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US EPA to Extend Renewable Fuel Standard Compliance Deadline for Refiners
by Jarrett Renshaw and Siddharth Cavale (Reuters) EPA says it will announce extension in upcoming formal action; Agency aims to decide all pending small-refiner waiver requests by end of August; Small refiners sought waivers arguing it was too costly to comply with RFS
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to extend a September 1 deadline requiring oil refiners to demonstrate compliance with the nation's biofuel blending laws, the agency said in a notice seen by Reuters on Friday, a move that could help the industry reduce the cost of compliance.
The agency did not give additional details on the new deadline, but said it would be included in an upcoming formal action.
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Under the Renewable Fuel Standard, a federal program aimed at increasing renewable fuel usage, refiners were required to show they had met their 2025 biofuel blending mandates by September 1, either by generating Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) through blending biofuels into the nation's fuel supply or by purchasing those credits from other market participants.
An extension would give refiners more time to meet their obligations and could help them manage high RIN prices, which have raised compliance costs for some companies. Two sources familiar with the matter said the agency was considering between a 30- and 90-day extension.
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The agency on Friday also said it intends to issue decisions on all pending requests from smaller refiners seeking waivers from their obligations by the end of August, an issue that has put the White House in the middle of a fight between refiners and biofuel producers.
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Representatives of the refining and ethanol industries and an analyst estimated that the EPA's exemptions could free up between 1.2 billion and 1.8 billion RINs that small refiners could use to meet their 2025 compliance obligations.
EPA has previously said it could reallocate roughly 900 million RINs tied to potential exemptions. Decisions on the waiver requests had also been due by September 1. READ MORE
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Excerpt from Reuters:
- Conventional ethanol D6 RINs last trade at $1.75 each, down 34 cents from Friday - Argus Media
- Conventional diesel D4 Rins traded between $1.91-$1.92 each, lowest since late April - Argus
- EPA to issue decisions on 34 small refinery exemption petitions, some dating to July 2024, in Aug
NEW YORK, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Prices for U.S. ethanol blending credits plunged on Monday to their lowest levels in more than four months, market sources said, after the Environmental Protection Agency said it would extend a September 1 compliance deadline for refiners and rule on long-pending small refinery exemption requests by the end of August.
Conventional ethanol Renewable Identification Numbers (D6 RINs) traded at $1.75 each at 12:45 p.m. ET, down 34 cents from Friday and their lowest level since April 15, according to Argus Media. The credits had traded as high as $2.50 on July 7. Biomass-based diesel RINs for 2026 were last assessed at around $1.92 each, their weakest level since late April, Argus data showed.
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Jessica Dell, head of U.S. biofuel pricing at Argus Media, said RIN prices lost substantial value again during Monday's session in response to the EPA's impending small refinery exemption decisions. RIN prices had fallen 5% on Friday.
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The EPA is reviewing 34 exemption petitions, some dating back to July 2024. The timing of those decisions has been a major source of uncertainty for the market, especially after the agency finalized record-high renewable fuel blending requirements for 2026 and 2027 which have added to their compliance burdens, Dell said.
Extending the compliance deadline is seen as signaling some form of “RIN relief” for refiners' 2026 and 2027 obligations as well, Scott Irwin, an agricultural economist at the University of Illinois said.
Market participants expect the EPA's rulings to free up a significant number of credits. Representatives of the refining and ethanol industries and an analyst estimate that the exemptions could free up between 1.2 billion and 1.8 billion RINs that small refiners could use to meet their 2025 compliance obligations. The EPA had previously indicated it could reallocate 990 million RINs associated with exemptions.
One senior trader said RINs collapsed as speculation began of SRE relief at around 1.8 billion, a surprise compared to the roughly 1.3 billion the market had been expecting. READ MORE
Excerpt from American Soybean Association: Potential move could cost soybean farmers approximately $1 billion and eliminate hundreds of millions of gallons of biofuel demand
The American Soybean Association is sounding the alarm over reports that small refinery exemptions for the 2025 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) compliance year could far exceed previous government projections, delivering a major blow to domestic biofuel demand when U.S. soybean farmers can least afford it.
Recent reports and analysis indicate small refinery exemptions from RFS compliance year 2025 could total more than 1.8 billion Renewable Identification Number (RIN) credits under a newly revised methodology being developed. Such a massive volume of RFS compliance exemptions would be nearly double what the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had assumed when it published the final 2026-2027 Renewable Volume Obligation Rule. The final biofuel blending rule published earlier this year by the Trump Administration included historic increases in biofuel volumes, boosting domestic demand for biofuels and U.S. soybeans. ASA applauded President Trump and EPA for supporting policies that drive demand, encourage industry investment, and improve local on-farm basis.
If EPA approves small refinery exemption petitions at levels that significantly exceed EPA’s earlier assumptions embodied in current biofuel blending rules, the result will be long-term damage that effectively undercuts the positive actions taken by the Trump Administration. The significant increase in biofuel volumes exempted from the RFS could eliminate around 500 million gallons of biomass-based diesel demand, cost U.S. soybean farmers approximately $1 billion in lost revenue, and put oil refiner interests ahead of farmers, rural communities, and expanded domestic biofuel supplies.
“At a time when soybean farmers are already struggling to support our farms, we cannot afford for the rug to be pulled out from under one of our most important sources of domestic demand,” said ASA Vice President Dave Walton, a soybean farmer from Iowa. “The Trump Administration has been tirelessly supporting policies that expand markets for biofuels made from U.S. soybeans, and we cannot reverse course just as the biofuel industry is beginning to realize the benefits. Domestic biofuel policy succeeds when it supports American farmers producing American energy, not when it gives oil refiners another break at a time when they are experiencing record profits. We hope the President and White House maintain their commitment to U.S. farmers and reject proposed actions that destroy these newly expanded markets in exchange for a giveaway to oil refiners.”
Biomass-based diesel provides a critical and growing domestic market for soybean oil, supporting soybean prices, rural jobs, and economic activity across the country. The reported small refinery exemption actions would run counter to the administration’s stated goals of strengthening American energy dominance, expanding domestic energy production, and supporting rural economies. American-grown biofuels diversify the nation’s fuel supply while creating a reliable domestic market for U.S. agriculture.
ASA has long advocated for the denial of compliance waivers, or small refinery exemptions, which erode the integrity of the RFS by reducing biofuel demand and impacting farmers by lowering the value of soybean crops.
ASA is urging President Trump and officials in the White House to reject any proposal that seeks to broaden the formula used to determine refinery exemptions from biofuel blending requirements in a way that would hurt farmers and erase demand for biofuels. Instead, ASA urges the administration to maintain exemptions no greater than what the EPA estimated using historically backed market data when it published the current biofuel blending rule. READ MORE
100 Hottest Projects in the Advanced Bioeconomy 2026
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Today (August 21, 2026), The Daily Digest is releasing The Digest’s 100 Hottest Projects in the Bioeconomy— 2026 Edition, our annual benchmark profiling and ranking the world’s leading commercial-scale bioeconomy assets.
This year’s rankings focuses on execution—curating benchmark facilities that have achieved Final Investment Decisions (FID), financial close, or construction milestones across 2025–2026. Spanning more than 15 countries across North America, Europe, South America, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, The Digest 100 provides an analytical ranking — where capital is deploying and how developers are de-risking commercial scale-up.
Key Pathways & Asset Classes
- Sustainable Aviation Fuel & Renewable Diesel: Large-scale dedicated HEFA biorefineries, integrated feedstock strategies, and novel market structures.
- Green Hydrogen & Ammonia Hubs: Electrolyser integration into existing industrial complexes, power plant repurposing, and export-oriented clean ammonia.
- Biomethane & Biogas Platforms: Portfolio-level corporate financings, anaerobic digestion pipelines, and regional grid injection.
- Low-Carbon Shipping & Marine Fuels: Methanol-ready vessel commitments and dual-fuel fleet integration backed by long-term charters.
- Biopolymers, BECCS & Biomass Power: Dual-revenue biomass CHP, First Nations-led bioenergy with carbon capture, and multi-market fermentation platforms.
Strategic Intelligence for Decision-Makers Rather than tracking speculative proposals, The Digest 100 dissects the operational “edge” behind each project—from site-reuse efficiencies and favorable freeport tax structures to long-term corporate offtake guarantees. It is designed to help institutional investors, project developers, and corporate strategists benchmark commercial progress and identify actionable partnership opportunities.
The Hot 100 can be downloaded in one convenient PDF, here. READ MORE
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IAA Transportation 2026 --- September 15-20, 2026 --- Hannover, Germany
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At JBS, a Truck Powered by B100 Fuel Has Driven over 500,000 km without Modifications or Maintenance Issues.
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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to EPC Capacity and Owner Teams
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The Role of Corporate Travel Programs in Growing the SAF Market
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel: The Hidden Winner in Electric Vehicle Economics
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ACE Grassroots and Paul Dana Awards
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MN Bio-Fuels Receives National Award for Expanding Access to E15
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Phased Fuel Transitions for Decarbonizing the Asia–Europe Green Shipping Corridor
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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Industrial AI Procurement Strategy
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Indonesia Plans to Step up the Processing of Palm Oil Waste into Biogas
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Global SAF Initiatives Create New Opportunities for Ethanol
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Argentina Weighs Higher Ethanol, Biodiesel Mandates as SAF Gains Traction
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US EPA to Extend Renewable Fuel Standard Compliance Deadline for Refiners
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YVR Initiative Enables Travellers to Support Sustainable Aviation Fuel Use
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European Energy and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Secure OMV as New Offtaker for Kassø e-Methanol Facility
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Vitol Bunkers, Olam Agri Complete World’s 1st Coprocessed VLSFO Biobunkering Operation
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Ethanol Report on Growing Ethanol Demand
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NASCAR Iowa Corn 350 Promotes E15
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Shell Shifts Its Renewable IndyCar Fuel Sourcing to U.S. for 2027
by Marshall Pruett (Racer Magazine) Shell is shifting the acquisition of waste materials used to manufacture its 100 percent renewable IndyCar Series fuel from mostly international sourcing to the birthplace of the series it supports. “The ethanol feedstock used in the updated
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DS Danseok Establishes New Corporation 'DS Orbion'... SAF Roadmap Begins in Earnest
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Turning Livestock Waste into Renewable Energy for Small Farms, UK Startup EcoNomad Solutions Lands €466k
by David Cendon Garcia (EU Startups) Harpenden-based AgriTech startup EcoNomad Solutions has received €466k (£400k) in new funding to help small livestock farms cut methane emissions, reduce rising energy and fertiliser costs, and turn organic waste into renewable energy. The investment is made up
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VMC Proposes P200-Million Bioethanol Plant Expansion
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Norwegian Hydrogen’s Hellesylt Site Gets RFNBO Certification
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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioproduct Quality Release
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Commercial-scale production outpaces traditional laboratory-style, end-of-batch quality control capacity by orders of magnitude, turning quality release into a severe operational bottleneck. Upstream debottlenecking simply increases warehouse queues and ties up crucial working capital in quality-hold inventory.
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100 Hottest Projects in the Advanced Bioeconomy 2026
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Jet Engines Can’t Tell Coconut-Blend Fuel from Jet Fuel—but the Environment Can
(BioEngineer) ... Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have now reported a coconut oil-derived fuel that can be blended with conventional Jet A-1 without causing a major loss of engine performance. In experiments with a small turbojet engine, the new fuel maintained
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FatHopes Energy Strengthens National Biofuel Feedstock Logistics with New Prime Movers
(FatHopes Energy) FatHopes Energy Sdn Bhd has strengthened its logistics capabilities with the acquisition of additional prime movers from Hap Seng Truck Sdn Bhd, marking another step in the company’s continued investment in biofuel feedstock infrastructure across Malaysia and the region. Each
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Interview with Anna Pastukh on Ukraine’s Biomethane Sector: Legislation, Sustainability, and the Role of Women in the Industry
(UABIO) “Effective legislation creates the foundation for the sustainable development of biogas and biomethane. In turn, biogas and biomethane are part of Ukraine’s energy independence, climate goals, and EU integration”. In the interview with Stowarzyszenie Biogas Women, Anna Pastukh, a legal expert
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Looking for Partners to Develop Bioeconomy Places in Ukraine Application DEADLINE October 30, 2026
(UABIO) The Bioenergy Association of Ukraine (UABIO) is looking for a Ukrainian territory — a city, a community or a cluster of territorial communities — ready to become a pilot “Bioeconomy Place” in an international research and innovation project being prepared
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Why Industrial-Scale Food Waste Processing Is Booming
by Jim Giles (Trellis) Multiple facilities that feed natural gas into regional grids are planned or in operation. -- Key Takeaways: Waste-to-gas facilities cut greenhouse gas emissions by diverting food from landfill and displacing fossil fuels. State regulation and the pressure to reduce emissions
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
EME Biofuels and Global Partners Advance Strategic Renewable Fuel Partnership for New England
(Castlerock Biofuels) Agreement Establishes Exclusive Path Toward Long-Term Supply Relationship Supporting Renewable Heating Fuel and Industrial Decarbonization Across the Northeast EME Biofuels, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Castlerock Biofuels, LLC, today (August 18, 2026) announced the execution of a Capacity Reservation
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Small Doses of Caustic Soda Increase Biogas Production from Banana Waste
by José Tadeu Arantes (Agência FAPESP) Low concentrations of caustic soda (sodium hydroxide, NaOH) are more efficient than high doses for preparing organic waste for biogas production. This finding increases methane production, reduces reagent consumption and, consequently, diminishes process costs
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Guatemala Will Begin Selling Regular Gasoline with an Ethanol Blend on August 22.
by Jessica Gramajo(infobae (Google translation)) The measure will incorporate 10% ethanol into the most consumed fuel, following a ministerial agreement published on August 5, and will seek to reduce costs, expand biofuels and update a long-delayed policy. Guatemala will begin selling regular gasoline
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
UK Chamber of Shipping Publishes Industry-First Safety Evidence Base for Alternative Marine Fuels
(U.K. Chamber of Shipping) New report brings together expertise from across shipping, ports, fuel suppliers, academia and regulators to support the safe transition to net zero The UK Chamber of Shipping has today (August 3, 2026) published Alternative Fuels: Building the Safety
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Finland's Largest Biogas Plant Opened in Nurmo, but Trucks Will Not Be Able to Run on Its Gas until the Fall
Anne Elhaimer (YLE (Google translation)) The plant, owned by Suomen Lantakaasu, is already producing raw gas. Later, liquefied biogas can be refueled for the needs of heavy traffic. ... A biogas plant, which is the largest of its kind in the country so far,
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
AI Disruption Accelerates Across Global Biogas Upgrading Markets as Regulatory Mandates and Capital Deployment Drive Adoption
(BCC Research LLC/Globe Newswire) “The Pulse Report explores how AI-powered analytics and intelligent process control can optimize biogas purification, improve biomethane quality and reduce operating costs across upgrading facilities.” -- Sweeping regulatory mandates, large-scale capital deployment into biogas infrastructure, and accelerating renewable
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Industrial GMP Discipline
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) For bioeconomy operators, managing mixed-grade facilities that produce both pharmaceutical-grade and industrial-grade products is a critical challenge. Successful segregation of airflows, personnel, and materials must be engineered at the design stage; post-construction procedural retrofits are costly
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Center Proposes E10 Biofuel for Coastal Trade Vessels Amid E20 Mileage Debate Public Comments DEADLINE August 31, 2026
by Abhijeet Sen (India.com)... Aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the maritime sector, the Central Government has released a draft roadmap for promoting the progressive adoption of low-carbon and renewable marine fuels. The initiative aligns with the National Maritime Decarbonisation
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KAIST–Samsung Heavy Industries, 32 Years of Industry-Academic Collaboration Bear Fruit… 'Next-Generation Ship Research Center' Launched
(KAIST (Google translation)) Our university announced that it held an opening ceremony for the 'SHI-KAIST Advanced Maritime Research Center (AMRC)' with Samsung Heavy Industries (CEO Choi Seong-an) on the 13th at John Hanna Hall in the Academic and Cultural Center of
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Biomethane Supply Potential and Its Relevance for Shipping by 2030
(Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) Summary -- • Lower-emissions energy carriers for hard-to-abate sectors like shipping are available but unlikely to scale in the absence of regulations that make them cost-competitive. This has led to some criticism of potential
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
International High-level Forum on the ATLAS Launch --- August 26-27, 2026 --- Washington, DC
The IAEA (International Atomic Enegy Agency) Atomic Technologies Licensed for Applications at Sea (ATLAS) initiative will support the maritime industry’s exploration of small modular reactors (SMRs) to power civilian ships and to provide offshore energy, as operators consider alternative fuels
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CBL Profit Rebounds with Biofuels in the Mix
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Malaysia, CBL International returned to profit in the first half of 2026, earning about $1.5 million on $395.6 million in revenue, up 49% from a year earlier, and highlighted biofuels as a growing part of
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Emerges as a Marine Fuel with Big Name Backing
(WinGD) As shipowners place their first investments in ethanol-fuelled ships, engine technology is well prepared for growing uptake of the biofuel, writes Andrea Lazzaro, Head of Business Development at WinGD. When one of the world’s biggest dry bulk charterers backs a new
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Pekin Ethanol Plant Ordered to Pay $200,000 in Illinois River Contamination Settlement
by Caleb Kelch (WMBD RADIO) A Pekin ethanol plant has reached a settlement with the state over years of illegal wastewater discharges into the Illinois River. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a consent order against Pacific Ethanol Pekin LLC, now operating
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Judge Mulls California Challenge to Trump’s Air Waiver Rollback
by Alex Guillén (Politico Pro E&E NewsPM) District Judge Beryl Howell expressed concern about agency overreach but also questioned whether she can even hear the case. -- A federal judge on Wednesday appeared torn during arguments in California’s lawsuit over the Trump administration’s
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ACT News Talks Tech: Paper Transport’s Ben Schill Discusses Success of 70 Million CNG Miles
(ACT News) In this edition of ACT News Talks Tech, Director of Editorial Stephane Babcock sat down with Paper Transport CEO Ben Schill, whose fleet recently hit a monumental milestone, running more than 70 million miles with its growing fleet of
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ABC: New Data Reveals How America’s Biogas Is Used Today
(American Biogas Council/Biomass Magazine) Over half of America’s biogas is used for electricity generation, even as the share upgraded to renewable natural gas has nearly doubled since 2020, according to new data released on Aug. 6 by the American Biogas Council.
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Montana Renewables Begins Next Phase of MaxSAF Expansion
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) With the initial phase of its MaxSAF 150 initiative now complete, Montana Renewables is preparing to further increase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) capacity. The company plans to expand SAF production to more approximately 200 MMgy by
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Krohne Advances Measurement Solutions for SAF Production
(Krohne/Biobased Diesel Daily) Krohne, a leading provider of industrial process instrumentation, highlighted in August its process-instrumentation portfolio engineered for the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market. The portfolio enables producers to manage challenging feedstocks, hydrogen service and demanding process conditions ranging from pretreatment
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
HVO 100 for Our Diesels – and the Potential of Renewable Fuels in Europe.
(BMW Group) Our openness to different technologies is a top priority at the BMW Group. As well as offering a wide range of drive technologies, our goal is to reduce CO2e emissions across the board – and non-fossil fuels have the
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Phillips 66, Kinder Morgan and HF Sinclair Announce Final Investment Decision for Western Gateway Pipeline
(Phillips 66) Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX), Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI) and HF Sinclair Corporation (NYSE and NYSE Texas, Inc.: DINO) today (August 11, 2026) announced they have finalized a joint venture agreement and made a final investment decision to move
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ecoMotion Celebrates 25 Years of Biodiesel Production in Europe
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) European biodiesel producer ecoMotion, part of the multinational Saria Group, is celebrating 25 years of commercial biodiesel manufacturing this summer. A pioneer in the European biodiesel industry, ecoMotion has been producing and marketing biodiesel since 2001. Using
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Pacific Biodiesel Opens New B20 Station on Hawaii Island
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Pacific Biodiesel opened a new B20 station next to its refinery on Hawaii Island in August. B20 is a blend of 20 percent biodiesel with petroleum diesel. “We are pleased to open this additional fueling station in
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Swinergy Celebrates Its First Commercial Swine Pit-Barn RNG Project in the Upper Midwest
(Swinergy/Biomass Magazine) Swinergy celebrated the completion and commencement of operations at its first commercial project during a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at HollandAg near Ellendale, Minnesota. The project represents the first commercial application in the Upper Midwest of Swinergy’s patented technology to enable
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Intermediate Oilseed Crop Alliance Launches to Champion Emerging Intermediate Crop Industry
(Intermediate Oilseed Crop Alliance/Biomass Magazine) The Intermediate Oilseed Crop Alliance on Aug. 17 announced its formal incorporation as a new 501(c)(6) trade association dedicated to advancing the commercialization of intermediate oilseed crops including camelina, carinata, and domesticated pennycress. IOCA will serve as
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
National $1.7 Million Grant Backs Tribal-Led Push to Build Markets for Wood that Would Otherwise Go to Waste
(U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities/Biomass Magazine) Sustainable Northwest, the Intertribal Timber Council, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities announced a five-year, $1.7 million award today to help Tribes across the country build new markets for wood that's often
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Imperial Oil Prioritizes Renewable Diesel Production, Improves Rail Infrastructure
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) Imperial Oil Ltd. is prioritizing renewable diesel production at its Strathcona refinery in Canada due to strong economics. The company is also adding additional rail handling capacity to the facility. Imperial Oil in mid-2021 announced plans to
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Markets Report: Advanced Biofuels
by Andrew Snook (Canadian Biomass) ... To learn more about the current state and future of Canada’s biofuels, Canadian Biomass reached out to leaders in the wood pellet, biogas and advanced biofuels sectors to discuss what lies ahead. This article covers
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Pondera County, Local Landowners, Conservationists Sue EPA to Protect Madison Aquifer from Industrial Wastewater Injection
(Western Environmental Law Center) The Pondera County Commissioners filed litigation against the Environmental Protection Agency on Friday, June 12th challenging the agency’s decision to exempt a portion of the Madison Aquifer in the county from protections under the Safe Drinking Water
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
The Society of American Foresters National Convention --- October 6-9, 2026 --- Tacoma, WA
Join us in Tacoma, Washington, October 6-9, for The Society of American Foresters annual national convention, themed "Rooted Future: Growing in a Dynamic World." This event will bring together foresters, researchers, and policymakers to reflect on the rich history of
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
USBC Webinar: Navigating Carbon Markets --- August 26, 2026 --- ONLINE
As biochar scales as a leading durable Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) solution, project developers face a rapidly evolving landscape driven by policy shifts, rigorous auditability demands, and emerging compliance markets. To unlock enterprise off-take contracts and secure long-term capital, producers
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Biochar Award Nominations Now Open DEADLINE September 30, 2026
(American Biochar Institute) Do you know someone who’s driving progress in biochar research, innovation, mentorship, or industry impact? Help us recognize the people shaping our industry’s future and nominate them for the category that best fits their contributions. The nominees should
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
HVO Adoption Helps Royal Mail Deliver Emission Reductions
(Biofuels International) Royal Mail in the UK has reduced its carbon emissions by 31% since 2021, maintaining its position as the UK’s greenest parcel operator and making strong progress towards its net-zero target. Data in its latest Sustainability Report show average emissions
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Speedy Hire Endorses Syntech Biofuel across Power Fleet
(Syntech Biofuel) Following an extensive programme of trials conducted over several months across both Stage III and Stage V generators, Speedy is pleased to approve Syntech ASB B100 biofuel for use across our entire power generation. The trials demonstrated that Syntech ASB
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
2026 Google Carbon Removal and Superpollutant Elimination R&D Awards DEADLINE September 25, 2026
(Google) Both carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and superpollutant emissions abatement are critical strategies for addressing climate change and achieving a global net-zero scenario under which temperatures are stabilized. This call for proposals seeks research and development (R&D) projects that target breakthroughs
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Kent Collaborates with the University of Manchester on Low-Carbon Hydrogen Research
(Kent) Kent has collaborated with the University of Manchester on research exploring the potential of chemical looping reforming as a pathway for low-carbon hydrogen production. The research, Multi-scale analysis of hydrogen production via chemical looping reforming: reactor and process design, plant-wide performance
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Engineered Microbe Speeds CO2 Capture, Recovers Critical Metals
by Chris Dawson (Cornell Duffield College of Engineering/Cornell Chronicle) A genetically engineered bacterium can rapidly break down one of Earth’s most abundant minerals, opening a promising new pathway for simultaneously removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and recovering critical elements used in
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
China's First SAF Compliance Service for Foreign-Registered Business Jets Successfully Implemented
(Sino Jet/PR Newswire) Sino Jet and China Aviation Fuel Pioneer a New Green Service Model for Business Aviation -- Recently, China's first SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) compliance service for foreign-registered business jets was successfully implemented at Beijing Capital International Airport in
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Syzygy Plasmonics and IFC Partner to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel Projects Across Latin America
(Syzygy/PR Newswire) Framework agreement supports the development of Syzygy's SAF project pipeline in Latin America, beginning with its first planned commercial-scale facility in Uruguay. Syzygy Plasmonics, a leader in light-driven Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) technology, today (August 18, 2026) announced a framework
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Strain Stability
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Engineered strains frequently experience genetic drift under industrial conditions, leading to gradual, mid-life performance declines that remain invisible to standard month-to-month management reviews. This slow decay erodes cumulative titer and yield, threatening the long-term financial viability
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Considering Corn for Maritime, Aviation Fuels and Biobased Products
by Rebecca Schweitzer-Benner (Lancaster Farming) In the face of low corn prices and high input costs, the National Corn Growers Association is exploring alternative uses for the crop. With specific focus on sustainable aviation fuel and biobased products and biomanufacturing, the association answered
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Iowa Ethanol Backers Share Concerns with Rob Sand
by Joanna Schroeder (Iowa Capital Dispatch) Producers worry about competition, market growth and environmental blame -- Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand did more listening than talking Tuesday during a meeting with members of Iowa’s ethanol industry at Lincolnway Energy in Nevada. Sand
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Advanced Biofuels USA’s Joanne Ivancic Recognized as One of the “Bioeconomy 500 for 2026” by The Daily Digest
(Advanced Biofuels USA) Today, The Daily Digest, including Biofuels Digest, announced the Bioeconomy 500 for 2026, recognizing 500 individuals whose leadership is helping transform the bioeconomy from scientific and commercial possibility into projects, products and industries. Advanced Biofuels USA executive
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The Bioeconomy 500 for 2026
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, The Daily Digest announced the Bioeconomy 500 for 2026, recognizing 500 individuals whose leadership is helping transform the bioeconomy from scientific and commercial possibility into projects, products and industries. The honorees span the full architecture
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
ADBA Northern Ireland Conference 2026 --- September 22, 2026 --- Belfast, Northern Ireland
Anaerobic Digestion, Biomethane and Northern Ireland’s Economic Future -- Join policymakers, industry leaders, farmers, regulators and energy experts for a day of high-level discussion on the role of anaerobic digestion and biomethane in Northern Ireland’s economic and environmental future. The programme will
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Lee County, Iowa Issued BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Corn Stover
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) ‘A’ Rating Positions Region as Prime Location for Corn Stover-Based Development -- Lee County Economic Development Group, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of a BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Lee
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Council’s Technical Assistance Program Opens Path to Nearly $2 Million in Additional U.S. DDGS Demand
(U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council) The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC), through its Latin America office and with support from USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) through the Market Access Program, delivered a technical assistance program to one of Colombia’s leading
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
US Forest Service Awards Grant to LanzaTech
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Forest Service on Aug. 5 awarded $300,000 to LanzaTech Inc. to support design work for a proposed biorefinery project in Bellemont, Arizona, that would produce wood-based ethanol. The proposed project would create a
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Used Cooking Oil as a Feedstock for Renewable Diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Buddy Klovstad*(Grand Natural Inc for Advanced Biofuels USA) The fastest-growing corner of the low-carbon fuel economy runs, in part, on a feedstock that a decade ago most people paid to throw away: the used cooking oil pulled out of commercial
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Biogenic Carbon Determination of Biogas Using Carbon-14 Testing --- September 1, 2026 --- ONLINE
Join us for a webinar focused on Biogas and Biomethane testing using Carbon-14 analysis (ASTM D6866 and international equivalents) and its role for carbon accounting under various decarbonization schemes (RIN tax credits, LCFS programs, EU RED directive). This session will
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Airlines Face Potential Biofuel Mandates under New Government Plan
by Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer (Geelong Advertiser) Labor has flagged possible biofuel mandates for airlines amid global fuel supply chain turmoil, but warns doing nothing carries its own serious risks. Labor is mulling biofuel mandates for airlines as part of a suite of possible
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Integrating Green Hydrogen in Refineries - The Next Frontier in Sustainable Refining: Vipul Kumar Maheshwari, Executive Director (R&D), HPCL
by Vipul Kumar Maheshwari (HPCL/Indian Chemical News) Indian refineries collectively consume an estimated 2-3 MTPA of hydrogen, primarily generated through fossil-fuel-based routes ... Since refineries already possess hydrogen generation, handling, storage, compression, purification, and distribution infrastructure, they offer one of the fastest pathways
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Nextchem Awarded Licensing, Process Design Package and Engineering Services for a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Project in Australia Based on Its Proprietary NX Circular™ Gasification Technology, Expanding Its Presence to a New Geographical Region
(Maire S.p.A.) Nextchem will provide licensing, Process Design Package (PDP) and engineering services for the syngas section of Project Lion in North Queensland, leveraging its proprietary NX Circular™ Gasification technology; The project is designed to convert locally available sugarcane residues into sustainable
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Presses EU to Revise Soy Biofuel Rules after Parliament Veto
by Sofia Sanchez Manzanaro (Euractiv) Brazil is pushing Brussels to rethink its planned crackdown on soy-based biofuels, arguing that EU rules overstate the crop’s link to land-use change. In a rare move, the European Parliament last month voted in favour of blocking a European
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
FS Logistix Is Testing HVO on Locomotives, Shunting Vehicles, and Trucks.
(Ferrovie.it) FS Logistix is accelerating its energy transition by testing HVO, an advanced biofuel that can be used as an alternative to diesel, on part of its rail and road fleet. The initiative involves Mercitalia Rail and Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal and
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
From Field Waste to Fuel – and a Living Wage for Rural Women
(Northumbria University Newcastle) Academics from Northumbria University have secured funding to build Pakistan's first full-scale demonstration plant that converts agricultural waste into clean energy, creating a new source of income for rural women at the same time. Every winter, farmers across Punjab
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Shanghai Port Bunkers Two Boxships Simultaneously with LNG and Biomethanol in China First
(Port News) Shanghai port has carried out China’s first simultaneous anchorage bunkering of two international containerships with LNG and biomethanol, according to Wusong Maritime Safety Administration. The operation took place from 15 to 16 August at Lvhuashan South Anchorage, where the
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Back to School and the Dog Days of Summer
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) ... While much attention in recent years has been focused on emerging electric buses, an important story is often overlooked: the newest generation of diesel school buses already operating on American roads is dramatically cleaner,
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
New Multi-Purpose Workboat KRATT for the Estonian State Fleet Completed in Nasva
(Baltic Workboats Shipyard) A globally unique 38-metre multi-purpose workboat, KRATT, has been completed at Baltic Workboats’ Nasva shipyard. From autumn, the vessel will carry out a wide range of maritime tasks in Estonian waters, from buoy handling and fairway maintenance to
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Single-Use vs. Stainless Systems
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The choice between single-use and stainless-steel systems at commercial scale is a fundamental capability commitment, not a simple capital expenditure decision. Single-use technology eliminates cleaning validation but introduces heavy supply chain dependencies, vendor concentration risks, and
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Trellis Impact 26: Where Innovation Powers Sustainable Business --- May 11-13, 2027 --- San Francisco, CA
Trellis Impact brings together the leaders building the clean economy -- Innovation is reshaping every corner of sustainable business. Join 2,000+ sustainable business leaders in San Francisco, May 11-13, 2027, as we turn ideas into real-world impact. This is the forum
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazilian Experience Suggests E20 Fears Overblown: Infineum Experts
by Hormazd Sorabjee, Mugdha Mishra, Shahkar Abidiicon (Autocar Professional) Fuel and additive specialists in Brazil state that modern fuel systems can easily adapt to E20, clarifying that historical failures were largely on early, pure-ethanol vehicles. As India navigates widespread consumer anxiety over
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Podcast: Opportunities and Constraints in the Move Beyond E15
(NACS) How ethanol blends higher than E15 may offer benefits related to emissions reduction, octane enhancement, agricultural economic activity and energy security. READ MORE; includes AUDIO
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Challenges Associated with Recovering Co2 from Flue Gas v. Concentrated Sources Such as Ethanol
by Sam A. Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics, Ltd./Biofuels Digest) Flue gas is the most prevalent source of CO2 off-gas from all processes globally; among the lion’s share of this flue gas is the ever – present electric power plant, primarily fueled by
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
The 50 Hottest Companies in the Advanced Bioeconomy 2026
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, the Daily Digest announced the 50 Hottest Companies in the Bioeconomy for 2026, as voted by the Digest’s readers and invited selectors. For the first time, EVERY took the #1 slot in the annual
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Topsoe to Provide Ammonia Technology for First Ammonia’s Green Ammonia Project in Texas
(Topsoe) Topsoe, a leading global provider of advanced technology and solutions for the energy transition, has signed an agreement with First Ammonia to provide its dynamic ammonia synthesis technology for the company’s green ammonia production facility in Victoria, Texas. The project marks
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P2X Solutions and avanca/Alternoil Sign e-Methane Agreement
(Global e-Fuels) P2X Solutions and avanca Energy – including its subsidiaries avanca Renewables and Alternoil – have agreed on a long-term partnership for the supply of synthetic methane, also known as e-methane. From October 2026, P2X will deliver e-methane to avanca/Alternoil from
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Rivan Deploys Full-Scale 1MW System
by Harvey Hodd (Rivan) Today, August 12th 2026, we announce a major milestone in our mission to make synthetic fuels cheaper than fossil fuels. We’ve deployed our full-scale, 1 MW synthetic natural gas (SNG) system at our UK facility. Once commissioning
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ARAUCO, Copec and Abastible Collaborate on Synthetic Fuels Project
(Global e-Fuels) ARAUCO, Copec and Abastible have signed an agreement to create SynFuels Biobío, a pilot-scale project aiming to explore the production of synthetic fuels, also known as electro-sustainable aviation fuels (e-SAF) from green hydrogen and biogenic CO2. The technological development of
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What's Behind the Bio-Bunkering Price Rebound?
(ResourceWise) After retreating in June, bio-bunker prices moved sharply higher in July as stronger feedstock values, rising biodiesel prices, and renewed geopolitical uncertainty combined to push costs upward across key marine fuel markets. The rebound highlights the interconnected nature of today's renewable
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Record Low Rhine Water Levels Are Disrupting Europe's Biofuel Market
(ResourceWise) For decades, the Rhine has quietly served as one of Europe's most important trade corridors. Stretching from the Swiss Alps to the North Sea, the river connects the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) refining hub with industrial centers across Germany, France, and Switzerland. Every
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Public Utilities Commission Approves Hawaiian Electric’s Request to Expand Renewables, Energy Storage
(Hawaiian Electric) Request for proposals open to potential developers; - Competitive bidding ensures customers’ interests are protected -- Hawaiian Electric today (August 10, 2026) announced the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved the company's Integrated Grid Planning Request for Proposals (IGP RFP), which
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Tidewater Renewables Achieves 111% Utilization Rate
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Canada, Tidewater Renewables reported its renewable diesel & renewable hydrogen complex achieved record average daily throughput of 3,315 bbl/d during the second quarter of 2026, representing a 111% utilization rate, compared to 2,164 bbl/d, representing
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Renfe, Repsol Test 100% Renewable Diesel on Costa Verde Tourist Train
(Renfe/Biobased Diesel Daily) Renfe, Spain’s national state-owned railway, announced recently that it continues with its strategy of decarbonizing rail transport and its search for sustainable solutions for nonelectrified lines. To this end, the company has signed a general protocol of action with
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FatHopes Energy and Vietnam’s National Oil Major Join Forces to Build Vietnam’s First Nationwide Circular Economy for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
(FatHopes Energy) FatHopes Energy and PVOIL establish a strategic partnership to transform Used Cooking Oil (UCO) into a source of renewable energy, supporting them to meet their SAF aspirations via the proprietary technology and the upcoming refinery. In a landmark milestone for
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Into Clean Air 2 Expedition
(Into Clean Air 2) Announcing a new expedition in the planning stage that will explore the ancient caravan trading routes of the deep Sahara of Algeria and Mauritania. Into Clean Air 2: Back to basics will have two objectives. Firstly, it
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Saskatchewan Polytech Grad Sees Biofuel Potential in Unwanted Algae from Lakes
Andrea Vera (CBC News) Denhyn Holowatuk's idea won him a Wawanesa Climate Champions Youth Innovation Grant -- Summer is the time when thick mats of algae proliferate in Saskatchewan lakes, but Denhyn Holowatuk sees it as a potential source of biofuel. Holowatuk, who
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Flex-Fuel Motorcycles in India: Complete List of Bikes on Sale
(Neha/AutoX) Ethanol-powered mobility is expanding in India, and these flex-fuel motorcycles are leading the way across different segments. -- Flex-fuel motorcycles are designed to run on petrol as well as ethanol-blended fuels, including E20 and E85, depending on the model. Ethanol burns
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Fascinated by the Word “Biomass,” a Seventh-Grader in Texas Made Algae Produce 77% More Biofuel Oils in Just Five Days with a Simple Vitamin-and-Salt Experiment
(Economic Times) In an innovative study, a budding student fascinated by the word 'biomass' delved into the promising world of algae as a source of biofuel. Remarkably, the introduction of vitamins accelerated the growth of algae, while adding salt significantly heightened
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
India's Dr. Balraj Bhanot Advises Nepal on Battery Management and Ethanol Blending
(Ratopati) Kathmandu. India's Center Motor Vehicle Rules Technical Standing Committee Chairman Dr. Balraj Bhanot has stated that as the use of electric vehicles is rapidly increasing in Nepal, a clear policy on battery management should be made from now on. Speaking at
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Market Outlook: Q4 2026 --- September 3, 2026 --- ONLINE
Get a comprehensive overview of what to expect into Q4 2026 across the biofuels landscape. Biofuels Overview Pricing, what's changed in Q3, and where the market is heading. Feedstocks Update Where feedstocks are tightening, which are oversupplied, and potential opportunities. US Market 45Z, Treasury guidance, USDA
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuel Expo Kenya 2026 --- October 6-8, 2026 --- Nairobi, Kenya
In collaboration with the National Sugar Institute (NSI), Kanpur and Indian Exhibition Services & Green Society of India are pleased to invite you to participate in Biofuel Expo Kenya 2026, scheduled for 6th-8th October 2026 at Tsavo Hall, Kenyatta International
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ACI APAC & MID Encourages Greater Airport Readiness to Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Airports Council International) Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to multi-location operations requires more than production, it demands robust supply chain and infrastructure readiness across airports in Asia-Pacific and Middle East. At the recent SAF APAC Summit 2026 in Melbourne, Australia, Airports Council
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