(Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation) • More than half of the vessels operating in 2050 are expected to come from orders placed before 2035, making the coming decade a critical window for shipowners’ engine choices. Dual-fuel engines allow shipowners to switch between
Energy Security and Energy Independence Concerns?
We are following recent global concerns about energy independence and energy security under the Middle East category and tag, seeing many countries exploring or expanding use of renewable fuels to address these.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Emily Skor
We need more homegrown biofuels, not less. -- Emily Skor, Growth Energy CEO READ MORE
GCMD and Equinor Partner to Advance Alternative Fuel- and Carbon Value Chains
(Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation) The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and Equinor today (September 22, 2026) announced a five-year Impact partnership. The partnership brings together GCMD’s capabilities in conducting real-world maritime pilots with Equinor’s experience as a charterer, energy provider
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Grassley Recognized as Champion for Biofuels
(Office of US Senator Chuck Grassley) Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a lifelong family farmer and member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, accepted Growth Energy’s 2026 “Fueling Growth Award” for his leadership on biofuels and his ongoing support for America’s family farmers
September 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Ahead of Climate Week NYC, Governor Newsom Announces California Cut Climate Pollution again as Economy Keeps Growing
(California Governor Gavin Newsom) The Golden State keeps leading on climate as DC Republicans vote to put polluters over America’s economic security -- What you need to know: California reduced statewide greenhouse gas emissions by 3.9% according to new data, while the
September 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Feedstock: A Critical Choice for Cutting Emissions
(Chonnam National University) Study provides biofuel producers with a practical, multi-dimensional framework for choosing feedstocks by weighing both climate impact and air pollution together Biodiesel is a promising bridge technology for enhancing sustainability of the transport industry while renewable energy infrastructure scales
September 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Petrochina International Blends over 30,000 mt of Marine Biofuel since March
(Manifold Times) Company has been developing marine biofuel blending operations at China (Zhejiang) Pilot Free Trade Zone, leveraging storage and logistics facilities at its Aoshan base. -- Petrochina International Co Ltd recently said it has blended more than 30,000 metric tonnes (mt)
September 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Production Routes, SAF Product Properties & Matching Challenges: Pre-Emptive Steps Before Certification Process --- October 7, 2026 --- ONLINE
What does it take to move Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from development to certification and ultimately, to the aircraft? As the aviation industry continues its transition toward more sustainable fuels, understanding the SAF certification process and testing requirements is more
September 23, 2026 Read Full Article
PTK Strengthens Maritime Logistics for Biodiesel Distribution
by Triyan Pangasuty (IDN Times (Google Translation)) PT Pertamina Trans Kontinental affirmed its support for inter-island biodiesel distribution through integrated maritime services connecting ships, ports, and energy terminals. PTK prioritizes safety, efficiency, regulatory compliance, environmental protection, and certified workforce to ensure biodiesel distribution
September 23, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Distributed Biomanufacturing at the Edge
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Distributed biomanufacturing places small fermentation units near end markets to manufacture biological products directly at the point of use. Although technically feasible, economic viability varies sharply across product classes. Decentralized facilities succeed when applied to specialty
September 23, 2026 Read Full Article
How Soybeans Took Over the American Diet – Without Anyone Noticing
by Edward D. Melillo (The Conversation) U.S. farmers will produce a record-breaking harvest of 4.52 billion bushels of soybeans in 2026, according to projections from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. At 60 pounds to the bushel, that is roughly 800 pounds
September 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Future of RNG North America 2027 --- April 7-8, 2027 --- Houston, TX
Optimizing Offtake for the Next Phase of RNG Demand North America’s renewable natural gas industry is entering a decisive new phase. Production capacity continues to expand, but progressing projects now depends on credible demand, bankable offtake, competitive economics, and stronger collaboration
September 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance Members Back Next-Generation Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production with Long-Term Purchase Commitments
(Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance/ PR Newswire) Advance purchase commitments from AVEVA, Bain & Company, Google, McKinsey, and others support Infinium's Project Atlas, a Texas-based planned facility expected to produce up to 100,000 metric tons of high-integrity sustainable aviation fuel per year. The
September 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Cosmo Oil to Begin Utilizing Naphtha Co-Produced During SAF Production
(Cosmo Oil) Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd. (hereafter, “Cosmo Oil”), Maruzen Petrochemical Co., Ltd. (hereafter, “Maruzen Petrochemical”), UBE-MARUZEN POLYETHYLENE CO., LTD. (hereafter, “Ube-Maruzen”), and SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY LLC (hereafter, “SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY”) are pleased to announce that they will begin utilizing naphtha
September 23, 2026 Read Full Article
5 Forces Reshaping the Ag Economy
by Lisa Foust Prater (Successful Farming) CoBank’s Jacqui Fatka shared challenges and reasons to be hopeful at the Women in Agribusiness Summit. -- Margins are tight and farm income is down, but the ag economy is cyclical, and there are reasons to
September 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Gevo Announces Progress on Gevo North Dakota Debottlenecking Project
(Gevo) Commissioning of Carbon Dioxide Degassing System Ahead of Schedule Marks Key Milestone in Capacity Enhancement Program -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) today (September 14, 2026) announced continued progress on the debottlenecking initiative at its Gevo North Dakota ("GND") facility in Richardton,
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EPA Delivers Interim Final Rule to Further Extend 2025 GHGRP Deadline to OMB
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA has signaled its intent to further delay the 2025 reporting deadline for its Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) as the agency continues to consider repeal of the program in its entirety. The EPA
September 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Bharat Ethanol Forum --- September 28-29, 2026 --- Mumbai, India
India's Ethanol Economy & Biofuel Leadership Forum -- Produce More. Blend Higher. Power Bharat. A two-day leadership conference and a concurrent technology expo — uniting India's producers, oil companies, automakers, technologists, investors and policymakers to shape the post-E20 roadmap. READ MORE Related articles Bharat
September 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Fertilizer Matters EP59: Ammonia Hit by Europe’s Gas Crunch
(Argus Media) Analysis of Europe’s ammonia market, as soaring gas prices and geopolitical risks take a toll ahead of winter -- Market: Fertilizers, Ammonia, Nitrogen, Gas & Power, LNG, Natural Gas Ammonia production across Europe faces major consequences due to mounting pressure on
September 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Solar-Powered Photoelectrochemical Cells Turn Carbon Dioxide into Liquid Methanol Fuel
by Denise Maddox (Scienmag) Carbon dioxide, the molecule most blamed for warming the planet, is increasingly being viewed not just as a waste product but as a raw material. A comprehensive review published in the journal Ionics examines how photoelectrochemical (PEC)
September 22, 2026 Read Full Article
xFarm Technologies Accelerates Global Growth and Consolidates Market Leadership in Brazil with Sibium Analytics Joining the Group
by Valentina Dalla Villa (xFarm Technologies) Marking its 6th global strategic transaction and 2nd in Brazil, xFarm Technologies enters the high-value sugarcane and biofuel sectors by bringing Sibium Analytics’ 8 million tracked hectares into its ecosystem. This way, the company reinforces its
September 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Acelen Agripark Celebrates Its First Anniversary with a Biofactory Capable of Scarifying 1.7 Million Macauba Seeds per Month.
(Acelen (Google Translation)) Robotic processes overcome one of the main challenges of raw materials and enable seedlings on a commercial scale for Acelen Renewables' US$3 billion project focused on the production of agroforestry systems (SAF) and hydrous veneers (HVO). How can a
September 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Roush Industries and CATAGEN Green Emissions Testing Bring Advanced Catalyst Development to North America
(Roush) Roush and CATAGEN Green Emissions Testing have entered a Strategic Alliance to bring CATAGEN’s advanced catalyst development and engine-free aging technology to North America. The alliance marks the beginning of a multi-year transatlantic agreement, bringing CATAGEN’s emissions testing technology into the
September 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Progress Runs on Innovation, Not Politics
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) Coinciding with this week’s United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week in New York, Climate Week NYC 2026 is underway. This year’s gathering comes at a turbulent time, with geopolitical unrest, shifting directions in energy and
September 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Argus Launches the First FuelEU Maritime Spot Price for Compliance Trading
(Argus Media/PR Newswire) Enables shipowners and charterers to optimise compliance decisions, reduce costs and monetise surplus positions -- Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has launched the first FuelEU Maritime pooling spot price and bio-LNG abatement prices, bringing transparency to
September 22, 2026 Read Full Article
RENMAD Hidrogeno 2026 --- November 18-19, 2026 --- Zaragoza, Spain
The development of renewable hydrogen is gaining momentum in Europe thanks to regulatory measures, but the market is still in its early stages. The current landscape for Spanish producers is characterised by gas price volatility and recent geopolitical shocks, which
September 22, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Regional SAF Hubs vs Distributed Models
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Two sustainable aviation fuel deployment models are emerging simultaneously: mega-hubs and distributed regional facilities. Mega-hubs in locations such as the Gulf Coast concentrate production, leverage shared infrastructure, and ship fuel via pipelines to maximize scale economies.
September 22, 2026 Read Full Article
America’s Refinery Crisis Needs an E30 Hybrid Solution
by David Hallberg & Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Biofuels Digest) America’s energy challenge is no longer primarily about crude oil supply—it is about refining capacity and fuel production bottlenecks. Even with ample domestic oil production, the system is struggling to turn
September 22, 2026 Read Full Article
From Cornfields to Cascades: The Farm Bill Comes to Town
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Senate Agriculture Committee has formally advanced a proposed Farm Bill containing a long-sought prize: permanent nationwide authorization for year-round E15 sales. It is a calculated federal hammer designed to smash the seasonal summer volatility that
September 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Global Biofuel Output to Jump Nearly 70% by 2030 Due to Gulf Energy Crisis, Study Finds
by May Angel (Reuters) Land needed for biofuels could more than double by 2030; Countries the world over raising biofuel blending mandates; Biofuels demand risks driving food insecurity, deforestation Global biofuels output is expected to surge nearly 70% by 2030 from 2025 levels as
September 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Global Diesel Disruptions Ripple through US Refining, Biofuel Markets
by Ana Hernandez and Carlos Castillo (S&P Global) US refiners maximize diesel production output; BO-HO spread plunges to seven-year low level; D4 RIN credits fall 16% amid price pressure Global supply disruptions have propelled US diesel prices higher, prompting refiners to increase output while
September 22, 2026 Read Full Article
OPINION: Carbon Intensity Focus in Agribusiness Is Good for Planet, Consumers
by Jan-Willem Bode (Puro.earth/Quantum Commodity Intelligence) Every harvest already contains a carbon story. The fertiliser applied to a field, the tillage practice used to plant it, the way nitrogen is managed through the growing season — each of these decisions changes
September 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Group Targets EPA Waivers -- RFA Challenges EPA's Latest Round of Small-Refinery Exemptions in Appeals Cour
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) The Renewable Fuels Association filed two legal challenges to the Trump administration's granting of small-refinery exemptions to the Renewable Fuel Standard, three weeks after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency granted exemptions on Aug. 31, 2026,
September 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Haffner Energy Brings the Cost of Renewable Diesel and SAF Closer to That of Fossil Fuels with SB-HEFA
(Haffner Energy/Globe Newswire) Haffner Energy launches SB-HEFA (Solid Biomass to HEFA), an innovative process for producing renewable diesel and SAF based on its proprietary thermolysis technology, which directly converts solid biomass into liquid without going through syngas. With feedstock available at
September 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Gavin Newsom Fires Back at Trump’s 'Disastrous' Iran War With E15 Gas Push as California Fuel Tops $6
(Benzinga) Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has announced that California will clear regulatory hurdles to allow retailers to sell E15 gasoline to combat high fuel costs amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran. Trump’s Disastrous War in Iran In a post on X on
September 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Velocys Expands Fischer-Tropsch Reactor Roadmap with AlphaCore 800 for Larger-Scale SAF and e-Fuels Projects
(Velocys) Larger-capacity microchannel reactor is designed to reduce reactor count, simplify FT configuration and lower FT unit cost -- Velocys, a Fischer-Tropsch technology licensor for sustainable fuels, today (September 21, 2026) announced the release of the new AlphaCore™ 800 reactor, its highest-capacity
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Biomethane Road Map for Ukraine: Action Plan through 2050
(UABIO) We are sharing the second important analytical document prepared as part of the Innovate Ukraine project: “Development of a Business Model for Biomethane Production in Ukraine”. This Road Map outlines Ukraine’s long-term strategic pathway for the sustainable development of the biogas
September 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Rural Home Heating Oil Conundrum – High Costs and Lack of an Alternative from Government
by Caroline O'Doherty and Stephen Conneely (Irish Times) For many of the thousands attending the Ploughing Championships, there was a year’s worth of news to catch up on, but this year one topic dominated: the cost of living. ... For most of the 700,000
September 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Inside F1’s ‘Brutal’ Fuel Development Race – and How It Could Benefit the Wider World
(Formula1.com) F1.com recently spent time with Audi’s technology partner, BP, to learn more about the cutting-edge fuel and lubricants that go into F1’s 2026 cars. -- Not only did F1 introduce new cars and new power units at the start of the
September 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Prepares E50 Bioethanol Roadmap to End Gasoline Imports
(Antara) Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated that Indonesia can eliminate finished gasoline imports once the country successfully rolls out an E50 bioethanol blend mandate. Speaking on the sidelines of a ministry event in Jakarta on Monday, Bahlil revealed
September 21, 2026 Read Full Article
INL-26-052 Fuels & Feedstock Initiative DEADLINE October 15, 2026
(Idaho National Laboratory) Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (BEA), Management & Operating Contractor of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) owned Idaho National Laboratory (INL), is seeking an Expression of Interest (EOI) from prospective offerors to complement existing seed oil crop research
September 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Local Solutions to Global Challenges Mobilize Frederick’s Fifth Annual Climate Summit --- February 26-27, 2027 --- Frederick, MD
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September 21, 2026 Read Full Article
BDO ZoneCONNECT Webinar: Canton, South Dakota | Preston County, West Virginia | Cavalier County, North Dakota
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) On September 17th, 2026, Ecostrat Inc. and the BDO Zone Initiative hosted the BDO ZoneCONNECT webinar, highlighting three investment grade BDO Zone communities in North America: Canton, South Dakota, rated ‘A’ for Corn Stover, Preston County,
September 21, 2026 Read Full Article
RTFA Warns Government Decision on Subsidised US HVO Puts UK Biodiesel Production, Energy Security and Skilled Jobs at Risk
(Renewable Transport Fuel Association) The Renewable Transport Fuel Association (RTFA) has expressed deep concern following the Government’s decision not to implement the Trade Remedies Authority’s recommended anti-subsidy measures on imports of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) from the United States. Following an extensive
September 21, 2026 Read Full Article
‘Developing Nations Unjustly Blamed’: PM Modi Flags Climate Inequality
by Jasjeev Gandhiok (Hindustan Times) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that developing countries are often “unjustly blamed” for carbon emissions, despite India’s per-capita emissions being “less than half of the global average” and those of developed countries being six times
September 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Farm to Fuel: Inside North Dakota Biofuel
by Sofia Morales (KFYR TV) Visitors from across the globe came to western North Dakota this week to explore a unique plant known for corn farming, ethanol production, and underground carbon storage. North Dakota agriculture is catching the eye of leaders worldwide.
September 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Volunteer Opportunities at ABLC Next 2026 --- October 21-23, 2026 --- San Francisco, CA
Perhaps you - or someone you know - might wish to volunteer at ABLC Next 2026. Volunteers receive a complimentary delegate pass to ABLC Next, and have spare time to attend receptions and meals, networking and delegate sessions. You receive invitations
September 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Reports: Marine Biodiesel Prices Sink Below Fossil Fuel Costs for First Time
by Stuart Stone (Business Green) Price of biodiesel for shipping lower than fossil fuel alternatives impacted by Iran war and Strait of Hormuz crisis -- The cost of biodiesel for shipping has sunk to an all-time-low, making the low carbon fuel cheaper
September 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Babin, McCormick Seek Information on Federal Biotechnology Research and Security
(U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space and Technology) Today (September 9, 2026), House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin and Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Rich McCormick sent letters to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris
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Zhang Receives NSF Award to Advance Cleaner Waste-to-Energy Technologies
(Arkansas State University) Arkansas State University has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) award totaling $177,108 to support research aimed at making waste-to-energy systems more efficient, sustainable, and environmentally friendly. JONESBORO – Arkansas State University has received a National Science Foundation (NSF)
September 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Scientists Urged to Crack Green Hydrogen Cost Barrier
(South African Government News Agency) Sasol has challenged scientists and engineers to help lower the high cost of green hydrogen and prevent promising decarbonisation technologies from remaining indefinitely confined to research laboratories. The company’s Vice-President for Fundamental Science Research, Dr Theo Mudzunga,
September 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Australia's Worley Completes Renewable Hydrogen Study for ARENA
(ALCHEMPro) Worley has completed an ARENA-commissioned strategic advisory study to support planning for renewable hydrogen development in Australia; The work examines capital cost drivers and practical cost-reduction options for future hydrogen production and commercial viability; Its capex model has supported executive discussions
September 21, 2026 Read Full Article
INERATEC to Add E-SAF Production Unit at Frankfurt Green Hydrogen-to-Fuels Plant
(INERATEC/Fuel Cells Works) INERATEC and Ramboll are expanding their cooperation to further develop industrial e-SAF production. The focus of the cooperation is the expansion of the ERA ONE power-to-liquid plant in Frankfurt-Höchst with an upgrading unit that will convert synthetic raw products
September 21, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Pipeline Access for Biofuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Biofuels are excluded from common-carrier pipelines not through explicit refusal letters, but via published product specifications applied uniformly to all shippers. Because non-discrimination rules are legally satisfied, these technical exclusions never generate regulatory complaints before FERC.
September 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Farmers Turn to Perennial Grains as One Solution to Extreme Weather
by Joshua A. Bickel and Alexa St. John (Los Angeles Times) ... When weather is so difficult, farmers often look for new ways to protect their crops and their bottom line. A small number are putting perennial grains in rotation to
September 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Infinium Launches mSAF Platform, Extending Its Commercial Product Offerings to Methane Feedstocks
(Infinium/PR Newswire) Methane-to-SAF pathway combines Infinium's commercially deployed advanced Fischer–Tropsch platform with electrified reforming to expand where low-carbon aviation fuel can be produced Infinium today introduced its mSAF product offering, a new methane-derived sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) platform which converts renewable natural
September 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Higher-Ethanol Gas Becomes Flashpoint in Brazil Election
by Fabiano Maisonnave, Ana Mano and Leonardo Lara (Bloomberg/The Spokesman Review) For decades, Brazil’s ethanol program enjoyed broad political support, helping turn the country into a global leader in low-carbon fuels. But that consensus is being tested during a tight presidential election
September 21, 2026 Read Full Article
How Ethanol Is Expanding Shipping’s Fuel Choices
(DNV) Ethanol is beginning to gain momentum as a viable option for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in shipping. A growing number of projects and technical developments are helping to move the fuel from regional discussions to global considerations. For years, ethanol sat
September 21, 2026 Read Full Article
World Hydrogen Energy Summit --- April 16-17, 2027 --- New Delhi, India
The World Hydrogen Energy Summit is the Energy And Environment Foundation’s global event offering a unique platform for hydrogen leaders to explore new energy futures. The theme of the summit is “Green Hydrogen: Cleaner and Zero Emission Fuel for a
September 19, 2026 Read Full Article
View: As Oil Tops $100, India Needs a Wider, Smarter Fuel Security Strategy
by Jaideep Mishra (Economic Times) Rising oil prices necessitate energy supply diversification and alternate fuel adoption. India is urging the auto industry for flexi-fuel vehicle timelines and promoting ethanol blending. Exploring iso-butanol and methanol blending offers further emission reduction and import
September 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Public Hearing Held in Kakinada Over SAFONE India Aviation, Biofuel Project
by Vadrevu Srinivas (Deccan Chronicle) Some speakers expressed anger that local people, in particular fisherfolk of the area as well as public representatives, including MLAs, have not been consulted about the project. The public hearing over the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) report prepared ahead
September 18, 2026 Read Full Article
The (Argentine) Senate Approved the Biofuels Reform and the Sector Projects Investments of USD 1 Billion
(La Derecha Dario) The agribusiness sector estimates investments exceeding USD 1 billion if the House of Representatives turns the project into law -- The National Senate gave half approval to the new regulatory framework for biofuels, an initiative promoted by La Libertad
September 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Controversial Biofuel Company Backs out of Southern Oregon Project
by Jonathan Bach (The Oregonian/OregonLive) The company behind a remote southern Oregon biofuel facility is selling off its interests because it says it can’t power the plant in a cost effective way, according to a letter to Lake County commissioners. NXTClean Fuels
September 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Is Greenwashing Finally Being Hung out to Dry?
by Mark Hillsdon (Reuters) EU's EmpCo Directive enters force September 27 targeting greenwashing claims; Companies face fines up to 4% of annual turnover for non-compliance; Generic terms such as 'green' and 'environmentally friendly' now banned; Only third-party certified sustainability labels allowed, not self-created; Carbon offsetting
September 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) Is 2026 Earthshot Finalist
(Earthshot Prize) ZEMBA unites nearly 50 of the world’s major cargo owners, including Amazon, IKEA and Nike, into a single alliance that makes binding, multi-year commitments to zero-emission shipping, giving shipping companies the confidence to invest in cleaner vessels and fuels. Nearly
September 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Sasol and White Desert Launch Landmark Commercial Sustainable Aviation Fuel Partnership from Cape Town to Antarctica
(Sasol) AFRICAN AVIATION FIRST TAKES FLIGHT -- Cape Town, South Africa – Sasol and White Desert today (September 15, 2026) announced a landmark Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) partnership, a significant milestone for African aviation and the country’s emerging lower-carbon fuels industry. Announced
September 18, 2026 Read Full Article
9th Annual California Clean Air Day --- October 7, 2026 --- Various Locations in California
California Clean Air Day is the state’s largest clean air event, organized by the Coalition for Clean Air. Every year, tens of thousands of Californians pledge to take individual actions that reduce air pollution and protect public health. Together, we’re
September 18, 2026 Read Full Article
China Airlines Blazes New Trail in Sustainability with First-ever Use of 40% SAF on Long-Haul Route
(China Airlines) China Airlines, a Taiwan-based carrier, is blazing a new trail in sustainable development by participating in SkyTeam’s The Aviation Challenge (TAC) for the fifth time this year. Long-haul route Flight CI073 (Taipei-Amsterdam) was chosen as the demonstration flight for
September 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Defossilisation Made Visible: Why OK Renewable Is Becoming the Reference Label for Renewable Carbon Products
(TÜV AUSTRIA) The transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy requires the replacement of virgin fossil carbon with renewable carbon derived from biomass, captured carbon, and recycling streams. As regulatory expectations increase, companies must not only improve product sustainability but also
September 18, 2026 Read Full Article
GWRCCC Job Fair w/ Abandon the Reckless --- September 23, 2026 --- Washington, DC
Looking for a job? Swing by the GWRCCC Job Fair and meet potential employers! Employer Directory Now Live! Our Employer Directory is now available! Browse participating employers, explore available positions, and learn more about the opportunities they’re bringing to the Job Fair. EMPLOYERS:
September 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Brookfield to Invest Up to $600 Million in ACME’s Green Fuels Projects in India and Oman
by Fiona Craig (Yahoo! Finance) Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE:BAM) has agreed to invest up to $600 million in India's ACME Cleantech Ventures to support the development and construction of green ammonia and green methanol projects, the companies announced on Thursday (September
September 18, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Regional SAF Distribution
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Small and regional airports will receive sustainable aviation fuel later and at higher costs due to terminal geography and volume allocation rather than airport equipment limitations. Jet fuel consumption is geographically concentrated, with six states accounting
September 18, 2026 Read Full Article
The Everglades and the Exoskeleton: Rethinking De-Risking in Project Finance
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... What if a project can advance toward its milestones while quietly consuming the very maneuvering room it will later need? And what if some of the things spreadsheets call inefficiency—cash reserves, schedule contingency, spare capacity,
September 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Illinois Farmer Says Your ‘Worst Ground’ Deserves Cover Crops First
by Rhonda Brooks (AgWeb) Starting small on less productive acres gave Whalen Farms room to learn — and eventually cut fertilizer costs across 2,000 acres. -- If you’re thinking about trying cover crops, Jay Whalen offers some advice that might sound counterintuitive:
September 18, 2026 Read Full Article
IBIA Biofuel Checklist Issued as an Annex to MEPC 85/INF.10
(International Maritime Organization) The Shipboard Biofuel Blend Checklist for FAME-based biofuels has now been issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as an annex to document MEPC 85/INF.10. The checklist was developed by the IBIA Technical Working Group as part of the
September 18, 2026 Read Full Article
As Record Diesel Prices Squeeze Truckers, Farmers, and Construction Firms, New Analysis Identifies Near- and Long-Term Fuel-Saving Strategies
(Engine Technology Forum) s diesel fuel prices climb to record highs across the United States, raising costs for freight movement, agriculture, construction, and other essential industries, the Engine Technology Forum (ETF) has released new analysis based on current fuel prices identifying
September 18, 2026 Read Full Article
COMMENTARY Commodities -- What’s Really behind the Global Grain Rally?
by Karen Braun (Zaner Ag Hedge/Reuters) U.S. farmers have just begun harvesting another huge corn crop, following last year’s bumper harvest. But that apparent abundance in the top corn exporter masks a considerably less comfortable picture of world grain supply. Global corn
September 18, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA: 2 SRE Petitions Filed, 8 SRE Petitions Currently Pending
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Sept. 17 published updated Renewable Fuel Standard data, reporting that two new small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions have been filed in the past month. A total of eight SRE petitions are
September 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Gov. Pillen Talks Ethanol, Ag Technology, and Workforce Culture at Husker Harvest Days
(KSNB Local 4) Addressing crowds at the 2026 Husker Harvest Days, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen emphasized that the state’s agricultural future depends as much on workplace culture and relationships as it does on technological innovation and biofuel expansion. Pillen took the stage
September 18, 2026 Read Full Article
USDA Ends Mandatory Farmer Funding of ESG Commitments in Dairy Checkoff
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) American dairy producers no longer subject to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) overregulation -- Today (September 17, 2026), U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins reaffirmed the Administration’s commitment to American farmers, announcing the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s
September 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Moeve and ArcelorMittal Will Launch a Joint Innovation Platform for industrial Decarbonization
(Moeve) -The new entity, established under their Green Molecules to Green Steel (G2G) partnership, will have both private and public funding to carry out large-scale projects that advance competitiveness and sustainability -The project focuses on green molecule-based energy sources — such
September 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Govt Builds Bioethanol Center in Lampung to Bolster Energy Security
(Antara) Indonesia took a major step toward strengthening its energy security and accelerating its green transition by launching a new bioethanol development center in Tegineneng, Pesawaran Regency, Lampung. The initiative, designed to integrate agriculture, technology, and renewable energy investment, supports President Prabowo
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
NRL's Bamboo-Based Plant Produces 2G Ethanol; Stabilisation Underway ahead of Commercial Production: Chairman
(ANI/The Tribune) Numaligarh Refinery Limited's (NRL) bamboo-based second-generation ethanol plant has produced 2G ethanol and is currently undergoing stabilisation before moving towards commercial production and higher capacity utilisation, Oil India Limited Chairman and Managing Director and NRL Chairman Ranjit Rath
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Biorefinery Side Hustles Make Fuels More Competitive
by Chris Hubbuch (Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center) Researchers use modeling to analyze economic and environmental benefits of four strategies for using energy-rich byproducts of lignocellulosic biofuel production. -- The Science: Lignocellulosic biorefineries make liquid fuels out of non-food plant material, such as
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
ReFuelEU’s First Year Shows the Mandate Works
(European Federation for Transport and Environment) Now Europe must unlock e-SAF investment. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published today its Annual Technical Report on ReFuelEU Aviation (for 2025 data), providing the first full picture of the EU sustainable aviation fuel
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Sustainable Fuels Summit: SAF, Renewable Diesel and Biodiesel --- June 14-16, 2026 --- Omaha, NE
The Sustainable Fuels Summit: SAF, Renewable Diesel, and Biodiesel is a premier forum designed for producers of biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to learn about cutting-edge process technologies, innovative techniques, and equipment to optimize existing production. Attendees
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Carbon Capture and Storage Summit --- June 14-16, 2027 --- Omaha, NE
Capturing and storing carbon dioxide in underground wells has the potential to become the most consequential technological deployment in the history of the broader biofuels industry. Deploying effective carbon capture and storage at biofuels plants will cement ethanol and biodiesel
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
North American Biocarbon Conference --- March 2-4, 2026 --- Atlanta, GA
The North American Biocarbon Conference, co-located with the International Biomass Conference & Expo, brings together the full value chain of carbon-negative and carbon-smart technologies in one powerful, integrated event. By aligning biocarbon producers, biomass power generators, biochar innovators, carbon-removal buyers,
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Over €400 Million in EU ETS Support Given to Airlines for Using Sustainable Aviation Fuels in 2025
(European Commission) On 8 September 2026, the Commission adopted a new Decision allocating EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) allowances to airlines for using sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in 2025. Under this decision, EU ETS support for SAF uptake in 2025 amounts
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
K Shipbuilding and LR Explore Ethanol's Commercial Potential in Next-Generation Tanker Design
(Lloyd's Register) K Shipbuilding and Lloyd's Register (LR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop an ethanol-fuelled 50,000 dwt Medium Range (MR) tanker. Announced at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok, the joint development project will assess the technical feasibility, safety
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Praj Industries, US-based Gevo Partner to Commercialise Bio-IBA Technology in India
(Praj/Gevo/ChiniMandi) Praj Industries Limited and US-based diversified energy company Gevo Inc. on Wednesday signed a development and commercialisation agreement for Bio-Isobutanol (Bio-IBA) technology in India, the companies said in a regulatory filing. Under the agreement, Praj will have exclusive rights to commercialise
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Energy Security and Energy Independence Concerns?
We are following recent global concerns about energy independence and energy security under the Middle East category and tag, seeing many countries exploring or expanding use of renewable fuels to address these.
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Chile Weighs Ethanol-Gasoline Blend as Government Seeks Cheaper Fuels Amid Fiscal Strains
by Kylie Madry (Reuters) Oil price spike has dented economy of Chile, a big importer; Move could save about $107 million yearly in fuel supply costs; Chile sources most ethanol imports from Argentina, Bolivia Chile, one of Latin America's largest oil importers, has started
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to SAF Last-Mile Infrastructure
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Sustainable aviation fuel recertified to ASTM standards is chemically identical to conventional jet fuel, requiring zero modifications to airport hydrant systems, storage tanks, or aircraft engines. The true last-mile bottleneck sits upstream at bulk fuel terminals
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
German Fuel Industry Urges Faster Rollout of B10 Diesel
(Biofuels International) The German Association of Waste-Based Fuel Manufacturers (MVaK) has called on the German government to accelerate the nationwide adoption of B10 diesel, arguing that the fuel offers a practical and immediate way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Seamlessly Retrofit Marine Pumps for Biofuel Compliance and Carbon Reduction
(Biofuels International) CIRCOR International has unveiled its new Biofuel Upgrade Kits for IMO Marine Pumps, a strategic advancement that enables commercial marine operators to efficiently and confidently prepare their existing pump systems for biofuel adoption. In response to mounting regulatory pressures and
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
EU Sees Continued Threat of Surge of Imports of Fuel Ethanol, Renews Surveillance Measures
(ePURE) European Commission takes action to monitor imports from several countries, confirming strategic importance of EU ethanol sector BRUSSELS, 15 September 2026 – The European Commission has extended trade surveillance measures on imports of fuel ethanol into the EU from several countries,
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Has Biofuel’s Moment in Shipping Finally Arrived?
(Biofuels International) It is a well-known reality that the shipping industry is at a crossroads. With the fast pace of decarbonisation regulations, from the International Maritime Organization to the EU Emissions Trading System, FuelEU Maritime, and more in the works, there
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
DOE: Ethanol, Biobased Diesel and Biomass Power Jobs Expand in 2025
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Department of Energy on Sept. 3 released the 2026 U.S. Energy and Employment Report, which shows employment in corn ethanol, biomass electricity generation and “other biofuels,” which includes biodiesel and renewable diesel, expanded
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Farm Bill with E15 Reported Out of Senate Ag Committee
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Senate Agriculture Committee met Wednesday for the first time in over a month to re-vote on the Agriculture Act of 2026 – the farm bill, including E15 – and pass it along party lines by a
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
UK Shipping industry Launches New UK Alternative Maritime Fuels Coalition
(UK Chamber of Shipping) The UK Chamber of Shipping and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) have today announced the launch of the UK Alternative Maritime Fuels Coalition, bringing together shipowners, fuel suppliers, producers and maritime technology developers to help accelerate the
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
We Have Successfully Conducted the World's First Onshore Test of a Hydrogen-Fueled Engine for Large Merchant Ships, Reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions by More than 95% Compared to Conventional Engines.
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (Google Translation)) Under NEDO's "Green Innovation Fund Project/Development of Next-Generation Vessels," Japan Engine Corporation (hereinafter referred to as Japan Engine), Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Kawasaki Heavy Industries), and Yanmar Power Solutions Co., Ltd. are
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Yokogawa Wins Orders from Kawasaki Heavy Industries to Supply Integrated Automation Systems for World's Largest Liquefied Hydrogen Carrier and for Hydrogen-Fueled Vessels
(Yokogawa) Yokogawa Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6841) announces that it has received orders from Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. to supply integrated automation systems for a 40,000 m³ liquefied hydrogen carrier that will be the world's largest vessel of its type, and for
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Foshan Green Methanol and LNG Project Completes Registration
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, Seetao reports a 2.42 billion yuan green fuels project in Foshan has completed government registration for planned annual production of 235,500 tons of green methanol and 64,400 tons of green LNG from agricultural and
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
LanzaTech Shifts from Licensing to Owning Waste Carbon Fuel Projects
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In the United States, LanzaTech CEO Jennifer Holmgren said the carbon recycling company is moving beyond technology licensing to own and operate projects that convert industrial waste gases into ethanol for aviation, marine fuels and chemicals,
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
EnergyPathways and Hycamite to Advance Hydrogen and Graphite Production Plant in UK
(Hycamite) Development of a high-grade graphite and low-carbon hydrogen production plant in Barrow-in-Furness, UK; Both parties to assess the commercial viability of Hycamite’s proprietary and technically proven methane splitting and carbon processing technology to produce high grade graphite The estimated cost of hydrogen
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Collaborative Contacts
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Ethanol plant labs have long relied on their fermentation partners for supplemental testing and analytical support. Today, they are leaning deeper into these relationships, fully leveraging the lab capabilities of their favored yeast and enzyme
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Rural Leaders Take the Stage at Growth Energy Biofuels Summit in D.C.
(Dakota News Network) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, welcomed more than 125 biofuel and farm voices from 19 states to Washington, D.C. this week for the 17th annual Growth Energy Biofuels Summit (GEBS), the industry’s premier advocacy event.
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
GLOBOIL India 2026 --- September 29 - October 1, 2026 --- Mumbai, India
The Definitive Gathering of the Global Edible Oils Trade, Where the global edible oil industry aligns. 29 years. 60 countries. 2,000 decision-makers. One room where the next era of trade is defined. Where the global edible oils industry convenes and moves forward The vegetable
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
US Launches Four-Part Strategy to Expand Biofuel Market
by Beth Anton (Renewable Energy Magazine) U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins announced the launch of USDA’s new American Biofuels Trade Outlook, a four-part strategy that aims to boost export opportunities for U.S. biofuel producers, at the 17th Annual Growth Energy Biofuel
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
USDA NASS Modernizes Data Visualization with Launch of AgInsights
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) New data tool brings modern, streamlined data access to producers nationwide -- The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) today launched AgInsights, a new data dissemination tool that will serve as a key component of NASS’s ongoing modernization
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Vegreville BDO Zone Project Featured in Canada Investment Summit
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) Vegreville’s ‘A’-rated BDO Zone puts Provectus Biofuels’ SAF project in front of the world’s largest investors -- Ecostrat Inc. and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to recognize the inclusion of Provectus Biofuels’ Vegreville Project in the
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
German Diesel-Fuel Standard Limits Use of Biodiesel across Europe
(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) While the share of biodiesel in the German diesel market remained stable in the first half of 2026, imported hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), also known as renewable diesel, recorded strong growth. The volume rose from 68,500 metric tons in
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Higher Biodiesel Blends Delivering Real Emissions Savings Today
(Biofuels International) EWABA member Argent Energy is demonstrating the immediate potential of waste-based biodiesel through its collaboration with Stagecoach Group Limited. Throughout 2025, Stagecoach used Argent’s Dieselite higher biodiesel blend across 7,000 buses in 18 regions and more than 100 depots, achieving
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
The Necessity of Feedstock Testing in an Era of Increasing Biofuel Production
(R.W. Helden Associates/National Law Review) As U.S. biofuel producers process record amounts of inputs, feedstock authentication is critical to vet suppliers, protect equipment and preserve reputation. -- As U.S. biofuel production ramps up to meet aggressive federal Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
TotalEnergies Bets on Coconut Biodiesel to Fuel Mozambique LNG
(Oil & Gas/Diario Economico) The consortium responsible for the Mozambique LNG project intends to install an industrial unit in the Palma district of Cabo Delgado, with the capacity to produce approximately 5,000 tons of coconut biodiesel per year, intended to supply
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Simple Diet Changes Help Microbes Produce Higher-Quality Biomaterials
(Hiroshima University) Feeding bacteria a cheap agricultural by-product enables the production of high-value biomaterials with promising biomedical and industrial applications. -- Changing the carbon source used during bacterial fermentation—essentially, what bacteria are fed—can significantly influence the properties of the sugar polymers they
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
BSR, SDIC Biotech Seek Cooperation on Ethanol, Biofuels
by Thai Ha (The Investor) Vietnam's Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical JSC (BSR) and China's SDIC Biotech Investment Co Ltd are exploring cooperation in fuel ethanol and green energy solutions, BSR said. During a recent business trip to China, a BSR delegation
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Florida's Aptamus Carbon Solutions to Lead Development of a CO2 Marine Terminal and Transport System for Demeter Energy's Biomethanol Production Plant
(Aptamus) Aptamus Carbon Solutions, of Tampa, Florida, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Demeter Energy, of Fort Myers, Florida, to explore the development of a marine terminal for the processing, liquefaction, and loading of carbon dioxide (CO2) produced by Demeter
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Yamatji-Led Partnership to Explore a Renewable Diesel Refinery for WA's Mid West
(CNW Group/Yamatji/PR Newswire) Feasibility studies to assess a 1.1 billion litre a year plant near Geraldton, refining Western Australian canola and tallow into Australian made Agri-Diesel. VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 14, 2026 /CNW/ -- The Yamatji Southern Regional Corporation (YSRC), Australian strategy and
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Green Corridors
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Although green shipping corridor initiatives have expanded to eighty-four global projects, only four have reached operational reality. A maritime corridor remains only as functional as its weakest physical bunkering node, where certified ship-to-ship bunker vessels represent
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
The Great Hydrogen Flip: Utility Global Finds a New and Improved Structure
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... “We’re very careful we don’t call it waste gas,” Utility Global CEO Parker Meeks told me recently. ... For most of the great hydrogen boom, the global clean-tech sector operated on a grand supply-side Field
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Farmer Documentation Key to Accessing Potential 45Z Benefits
by Jared White (Browfield Ag News) The CEO of Continuum Ag says recently announced updates to the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit provide a clear path for farmers to benefit from incorporating regenerative ag practices. However, during a recent webinar, Mitchell
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
USDA Report Highlights Ethanol Export Wildcards
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) U.S. ethanol exports set new volume and value records over the past two calendar years and are ahead of last year’s record pace through June of this year, but a new USDA report indicates there are a
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Neste and United Airlines Extended Agreements for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Supply in the US and the Netherlands
(Neste) Neste and United Airlines extended their existing agreement on the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blended with conventional jet fuel to flights departing Chicago O’Hare International Airport in the United States and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the Netherlands. The
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
FedEx Expands Sustainable Aviation Fuel Agreements across U.S. Air Network
(FedEx) ... FedEx is scaling its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) procurement through new agreements projected to secure more than 20 million gallons of neat SAF across five U.S. airports through calendar year 2027. The agreements span FedEx operations at Newark Liberty International
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
ACI’s Lignofuels 2027 --- February17-18, 2027 --- Stockholm, Sweden
Reigniting Lignofuels: Closing the Gaps to Commercial Scale -- ACI’s Lignofuels 2027, taking place on 17th & 18th February 2027 in Stockholm, Sweden, will examine what is needed to move the next wave of lignofuel projects towards commercial scale. After years of
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Pushes Fuel Savings with Latest “E15 Now” Campaign
(Growth Energy) Launch includes grassroots outreach, advertising, and an installation on the National Mall that showcases E15 cost savings in the 35 states where the fuel is available WASHINGTON, D.C.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, relaunched its “E15 Now” campaign
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
APPEC 2026: Feedstock Shortage Constrains Growth of Marine Biofuels
(UkrAgroConsult) Marine biofuels could become one of the most readily deployable near-term options for reducing shipping emissions, but further growth is being constrained by limited availability of sustainable feedstocks, market participants said at the APPEC 2026 conference in Singapore. One of the
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
APPEC 2026: Panellists Navigate Maritime Decarbonisation and Alternative Marine Fuel Strategies
(S&P Global/Manifold Times) Experts discuss maritime decarbonisation, emphasising global regulatory clarity, crew training, and collaborative strategies for adopting sustainable alternative marine fuels. Panel members consisting of Singapore’s maritime and port regulator Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), legal firm Rajah &
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Safeguarding the Integrity of EU Synthetic Fuels Targets under ReFuelEU Aviation and FuelEU Maritime
(European Federation for Transport and Environment) We, the undersigned, are writing to express our concern regarding the ongoing pressure to allow electrolytic hydrogen used as an intermediate processing input in biofuel production to be counted towards the dedicated e-SAF supply obligation
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Asia’s 1st ICAO-Approved SAF-Certification Scheme Enters Full Operation
(Class NK/Biobased Diesel Daily) Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK), a nonprofit, nongovernmental ship-classification society based in Japan, announced Sept. 8 that the first certification has been issued under the “ClassNK Sustainable Certification Scheme,” the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) certification scheme operated by
September 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Synhelion Advances Scale-up with Large-Scale Synthetic Fuel Project in Morocco
(Synhelion) Synhelion has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Morocco with the aim to develop a large-scale commercial synthetic fuel plant in the country’s southern Tan-Tan province. The facility is planned to produce 100’000 tons of renewable fuel
September 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Czech Railways Begins Testing 100% Renewable Diesel in 3 RegioFox Locomotives
(Czech Railways/Biobased Diesel Daily) Czech Railways, in cooperation with the Central Bohemian Region, announced Sept. 3 that it is continuing to test ecological fuel in modern RegioFox trains at the Rakovník depot. In the next phase of testing, three selected railcars will
September 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Guidelines for Developing and Implementing a Safety Management System for Methanol-Fuelled Ships
(Maritime Technologies Forum) The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) is a group of Flag States and classification societies which aims to bridge the gap between technological progress and regulatory process. To encourage safe application of alternative fuels for industry-wide application, acceptance, and
September 15, 2026 Read Full Article
GS Caltex Supplies SAF to DHL Express, Plans to Establish Dedicated Coprocessing Line
(GS Caltex/Biobased Diesel Daily) South Korean energy company GS Caltex announced Sept. 9 that it will supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to the global logistics provider DHL Express, marking a further expansion of its SAF supply activities. The two companies signed a
September 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Conference --- February 1-4, 2027 --- Phoenix, AZ
The Clean Fuels Conference connects key players of the biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel industry for one can’t-miss event. Clean fuels for land, sea and sky come together for a week of expert sessions, exhibits and showcases. Attendees
September 15, 2026 Read Full Article
MB Energy and Metafuels Strengthen Collaboration to Advance European e-SAF Value Chain
(MB Energy) MB Energy and Metafuels are entering a collaboration to take certified synthetic aviation fuels (e-SAF) from production all the way to the wing. The agreements, signed at the opening of Metafuels’ demonstration plant in Switzerland, strengthen the European e-SAF
September 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Yusen Logistics and Finnair Strengthen Collaboration through Sustainable Aviation Fuel Agreement
(Yusen Logistics) Yusen Logistics and Finnair are pleased to announce an agreement concerning Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)-related environmental attributes. Through this collaboration, the companies aim to support the reduction of lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions associated with air cargo transportation and contribute
September 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Gasum Opens New Biogas Filling Station in the Port of Trondheim, Norway
(Gasum) Gasum has opened its thirteenth liquefied biogas filling station in Norway, centrally located in the Port of Trondheim. The new station strengthens the supply of renewable fuels for heavy transport in Trøndelag and along the E6 northwards. The filling station has
September 15, 2026 Read Full Article
National Ethanol Conference (NEC) --- February 15-17, 2026 --- Las Vegas, NV
The National Ethanol Conference (NEC) is the most widely attended executive-level conference for the ethanol industry. Past events have welcomed industry leaders from around the world. Since 1996, the Renewable Fuels Association’s NEC has been recognized as the ethanol conference
September 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Bowie County, Texas Issued BDO Zone ‘AA’ Rating for Woody Biomass
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) A’ Rating Highlights 800,000 Tons of Low-Risk Woody Biomass and Positions Bowie County for Bio-Based Industrial Investment -- TexAmericas Center, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of a BDO Zone ‘AA’
September 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Akasa Air and BPCL Successfully Operate Commercial Flight Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
(Akasa Air) Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, successfully operated a commercial flight using conventional aviation turbine fuel blended with 1% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), supplied by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) on September 8, 2026. The flight departed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
September 15, 2026 Read Full Article
New Irish Grass Biorefinery Opens as Demonstration Site for CBE JU-Funded Rural BioReFarmeries
(Circular Bio-based Europe) Ireland’s first on-farm demonstration-scale biorefinery integrating grass biorefining and anaerobic digestion was inaugurated in Cork, Ireland, today. Funded by Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the €3 million facility will serve as the Irish demonstration site
September 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Methanol Qualified as a Feedstock for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE)) The more than 23,000 large aircraft worldwide consume approximately 350 billion liters of fuel annually and account for about 3 percent of human-caused CO2 emissions. For long-haul flights over 4,000 km in particular, there
September 15, 2026 Read Full Article
SEA-LNG Calls on EU to Protect the Mass-Balance Pathway
(SEA-LNG) SEA-LNG publishes new position paper urging DG ENER to protect the mass-balance terminal pathway (liquefaction by equivalence) as it prepares proposed revisions to the RED III implementing framework. Industry coalition SEA-LNG is urging the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy (DG ENER)
September 15, 2026 Read Full Article
CO2 Emission Reduction and the Ethanol Industry
by Sam A. Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics/Biofuels Digest) We have biofuels, manufacturing and fossil fuel based CO2 emissions to start……then add the ever worse (current and future) massive data center emissions making things significantly worse……plus a full rollback in Federal environmental policies;
September 15, 2026 Read Full Article
You Have to Know Before You Go: 45Z and the New Geology of the Bioeconomy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The bioeconomy is becoming a wildcatter. Because Section 45Z is teaching renewable fuels the same lesson that a century of expensive dry holes taught the oil business: What you produce matters. But what lies underneath determines
September 15, 2026 Read Full Article
RFA Urges CARB to Move Quickly for E15 Availability in California
(Renewable Fuels Association) As Californians continue to face the highest fuel prices in the country, the Renewable Fuels Association today urged the California Air Resources Board to quickly finalize proposed regulations allowing the sale of lower-cost E15. In comments submitted to
September 15, 2026 Read Full Article
New Marine Tech Directions for Rolls-Royce
by Julian Buckley (Power Progress) Julian Buckley meets Tobias Kohl at the SMM show in Hamburg to get more on development of new marine power tech at Rolls-Royce -- “But we can benefit from that tech when looking at other fuels which
September 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Chief Sustainability Officers Say Commercial Momentum Will Drive Climate Progress – Despite Significant Geopolitical Uncertainty
(World Economic Forum) • Inaugural World Economic Forum survey of CSOs finds the global sustainability transition advancing with a clear economic case despite geopolitical fragmentation; 63% expect progress to hold steady or accelerate over the next 12 months. 73% expect AI to
September 15, 2026 Read Full Article
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