Learning about Our Past to Inform Our Future: Indigenous Peoples' Day; First People's Day; Native American Day
Indigenous Peoples' Day is a holiday in the United States that celebrates and honors indigenous American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. It is celebrated across the United States on the second Monday in October, and is an official city and state holiday in various localities. Photo of one panel of large public mural on the flood wall in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
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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.
We need more homegrown biofuels, not less. -- Emily Skor, Growth Energy CEO READ MORE
Decarbonizing land transport requires progress across vehicles, fuels, infrastructure and energy systems. Fleets turn over gradually, while transport demand, energy systems, infrastructure and available resources differ substantially across countries and regions. Sustainable renewable fuels can contribute to reducing emissions from
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Edina, Minnesota, celebrated its new 100 percent biodiesel (B100) fueling system and heavy-duty vehicle fleet Oct. 8 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the city’s public-works and park-maintenance facility. Ten of Edina’s existing dump trucks/snowplows have been
(EDB: Singapore) To reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the Republic is studying the potential for wider adoption of biofuels and sustainable bioresources in carbon-intensive sectors such as electricity generation, transport and heavy industry. The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) and
(ChiniMandi) Given tightening domestic sugar supplies and expectations of lower output in Maharashtra and Karnataka, the government is set to bar the diversion of sugarcane juice, syrup and B-heavy molasses for ethanol production during the 2026-27 ethanol supply year (ESY), beginning
(Fuel Cell Works) • Industry body France Hydrogène has welcomed three measures in France's draft 2027 budget: a double-sided auction mechanism to support synthetic aviation fuel (e-SAF), the entry into force of the IRICC fuel-carbon-intensity incentive, and €1.2 billion [$1.4bn USD]
by Annabeth Leow (The Business Times) The announcement comes as a new centre opens, focusing on engineering biology -- Some S$118 million in public funding has been set aside for research into producing chemicals from biological materials – the single largest such
by Julie Zhu and Kane Wu (Reuters) Owner sees Hong Kong fuel mandate underpinning growth and hopes for China mandate; EcoCeres plans Hong Kong IPO of about $1 billion, Reuters reported; IPO comes at a time when IATA says SAF demand growth has
(Office of Governor JB Pritzker (D-IL)) $17 million investment will expand biomanufacturing research capabilities, strengthen workforce training, and support agricultural and economic development in Southwestern Illinois Today (October 9, 2026), Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
by Max McBrayer (NATSO/Wall Street Journal) Congress can start by reinstating the biodiesel tax credit. -- Regarding “Diesel Prices Wearing Down Truckers” (U.S. News, Oct. 5): For decades, the biodiesel tax credit encouraged fuel retailers to blend biodiesel into petroleum diesel, expanding
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Reps. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., and Nikki Budsinski, D-Ill., together with 37 colleagues, on Oct. 8 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright urging the administration to follow
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Midwest holds ninety-four percent of domestic fuel ethanol capacity, but dense plant concentration has erased traditional local corn price advantages. Today, carbon intensity reduction serves as the primary value driver, with carbon capture and storage
(Bworldonline/UkrAgroConsult) Malaysia expects to increase palm oil exports to global markets as rising use of the commodity for biodiesel production in Indonesia could reduce the latter’s export availability. Malaysian palm oil exports have increased by 8% year on year over the
(UkrAgroConsult) Brazil’s sorghum production has increased from around 2.1 mln tons in 2020/21 to a forecast 7.62 mln tons in 2025/26. This means output has risen by about 3.6 times over five seasons, with the current crop expected to set a
(C)ompanies and researchers connect across regions, platforms, and industries, formulating new joint actions on the spot. This momentum is genuinely encouraging — it points toward better results and faster implementation of biobased solutions. It was heartening to feel the level
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) As executive director of Advanced Biofuels USA, I've given presentations about renewable fuels around the world--via Zoom and in-person. Often my favorite part is the Q&A where I gain valuable insights from the perspectives
Learning about Our Past to Inform Our Future: Indigenous Peoples' Day; First People's Day; Native American Day Indigenous Peoples' Day is a holiday in the United States that celebrates and honors indigenous American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. It
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) announces the availability of funds under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Program and solicits applications from eligible entities to incentivize and accelerate the upgrade or retirement of the nation’s legacy
by Lisandra Paraguassu (Reuters) Brazil's next Congress is likely to pose a greater obstacle to legislation to protect the environment after elections this month, according to a study by climate advocacy group Observatorio do Clima, which found that almost 70% of
by Sharon Kits Kimathi (Reuters) ... Just last month, the European Commission proposed rules requiring data centers in Europe to disclose how efficiently they use energy and water and proposed a rating scheme for facilities to incentivize companies to build more
(Clean Fuel Credit Consortium) New CFCC article reads 7 CFR Part 2100 as keeping 45Z mass balance books with the grain's owner, and invites industry comment ahead of protocol v2. The Clean Fuel Credit Consortium (CFCC) today (September 30, 2026) published "Delivering
(NewsX Syndication) Namberdar Bio Fuels Limited, an Uttar Pradesh-based manufacturer, processor and supplier of biodiesel (B100) and associated by-products including crude glycerine and fatty acids, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus with the SME Platform of BSE Limited (BSE
by Susan Reidy (World Grain) Even after 17 months of record soybean crush, the US still needs imports to meet the higher renewable volume obligation (RVO), CoBank said in its latest quarterly report. Since the RVO was released in March, feedstock use
by Andrew Roth (WKAR Public Media) Democratic nominee for governor Jocelyn Benson is backing state incentives to attract biofuel production facilities to Michigan that she says would expand the state’s agricultural economy. Benson spoke in front of a corn silo at the
by Pallavi Singhal (Hindustan Times) The US grain industry argued that corn should be judged on its life cycle carbon emissions rather than simply as imported genetically modified grain. -- The US grain industry is making a fresh push to get American maize
(Lego Group) We have started using e-methanol, a renewable material, to help make more than 90 robust and rigid LEGO® elements, including cross axles, connectors, steering wheels and Minifigure hands. This is the result of a partnership agreement to support the production
A review of all ASTM-approved SAF feedstocks: How the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit May Influence production, sourcing, CI measurement and investment in lower-carbon ag practices The evolving role of agricultural feedstocks, regenerative practices, and supply-chain improvements in reducing SAF carbon intensity. Impacts
(Vopak) Vopak Terminals Australia welcomes the New South Wales (NSW) Government’s endorsement of its proposed aviation fuel infrastructure expansion project in Port Botany. Included as a key project to strengthen the state’s fuel security and resilience1, the expansion reinforces Vopak’s commitment
by Pedro Ventin a b c, Juan José Hernández c,Felipe A. Torres a d e, Ednildo A. Torres a d, Magín Lapuerta (Biomass and Bioenergy/Science Direct) Highlights: Renewable alcohols from biomass are reviewed as diesel blending components. Biological and catalytic routes enable production of sustainable
(AgroSpectrum India) The Seoni facility has a production capacity of 300 kilolitres per day (KLD) with a storage capacity of 11,000 kilolitres and spans approximately 117,560 square metres. SunBridge BioEnergy Ltd., the bioenergy arm of SunBridge Group, has commenced commercial production at
(Metacon/PR Newswire) Metacon's fully owned Greek subsidiary Metacon SA has been awarded EU project funding to develop and demonstrate hydrogen production from biomethane in the BIOH2VAP project. The project will validate Metacon's reforming technology in an industrial biogas setting and assess
(Gevo) Transaction supports Gevo's path toward a carbon business exceeding $30 million in annual revenue from existing operations -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) today (October 8, 2026) announced the successful sale and delivery of 10,000 carbon dioxide removal credits through ClimeFi to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Gulf Coast biorefining cluster anchors American renewable fuel production by leveraging fifty-four percent of national refining capacity and ninety percent of hydrogen pipelines. New projects achieve major cost savings by bolting onto existing hydrotreaters, utilities,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Design-Build-Test-Learn we use every day in the bioeconomy. DBTL is one of the great organizing ideas of modern biological engineering. Design something, build it, test it, learn from the result, and feed the learning into
(Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) As the shipping industry seeks pathways to decarbonization, access to scalable low-emissions fuels remains one of the key challenges. While fuels such as methanol and ammonia continue to gain momentum, interest is
(Hyperfuels/epartrade) Hyperfuels is pleased to announce that the OMNI Transload Terminal now has supplies of PurFuels® 93 Octane Premium gasoline available for bulk loading. The gasoline is EPA compliant for all areas and is street legal. The gasoline uses Isobutanol as a
(Blaze Energy/Business Wire) Recently announced $6.5M Seed round will accelerate deployment of Blaze Energy’s Flex-Fuel Reformer System with leading maritime industry partners. Blaze Energy, an energy technology company enabling fuel-flexible engines, announced the closing of a $6.5 million seed financing round
by Nicole Heslip (Brownfield Ag News) A new partnership has been announced in Michigan to develop sustainable aviation and maritime fuel supply chains. Corn Marketing Program of Michigan Executive Director Scott Piggott tells Brownfield, “We’re the only one that has an international
by Edwin Lanpert (Riviera) Marine engines can switch between methanol and ethanol without a change of mode and ethanol costs a third of green methanol. Uptake hinges on bunkering, crop rules and penetrating a 95 per cent conventional mid-bore market -- WinGD’s
(AM Green/Business Wire) AM Green Ammonia (India) Private Limited ("AM Green") has been selected as the sole winner of the Asian lot in the H2Global auction run by HINT.CO GmbH ("Hintco"), securing a long-term purchase agreement for the supply of Renewable
(U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement/Biobased Diesel Daily) Homeland Security Investigations Miami and HSI Houston, working with Customs and Border Protection and the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, seized 90 biodiesel fuel shipments valued at over $2.8 million. These shipments
by Zheng Wei, Deng Xiaolong, Luo Shan, Huang Chaokai (Yangpu Economic Development Zone) Can sea breezes "brew" fuel for ships? Hainan's first 10,000-ton-level green methanol project has been launched in Yangpu, Danzhou! A ship sailing on the Central European route Fuel to be refueled at
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWird.com) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is on track to propose a plan to reallocate Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes lost due to 29 refinery exemptions granted in August. EPA reportedly sent a proposed rule to the White House
(Demeter Energy) Long-term agreement secures sustainable urban wood and green waste feedstock for Demeter Energy’s planned low-carbon biomethanol and carbon capture facility to support the Global Shipping Markets Demeter Energy today (October 5, 2026) announced the execution of a strategic feedstock supply
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Northeast operates as a policy-driven demand basin rather than a self-sustaining production cluster. While state statutes in New York and Rhode Island mandate rising biofuel blends in heating oil and Massachusetts enforces commercial food-waste disposal
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... This week comes a new AA-rated BDO Zone centered on Prescott, Arkansas: 1,026,000 bone-dry tons a year of low-risk woody biomass inside a 75-mile drive radius. A million tons. Not a million tons that might be
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) ... Engine manufacturers have spent years refining how fuel and air mix and burn inside the engine. Today's advanced engines use sophisticated electronic control systems that monitor operating conditions in real time and make thousands
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) U.S. capacity for renewable diesel and associated fuels expanded by more than 5% between Jan. 1, 2025, and Jan. 1, 2026, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Sept. 24. The EIA defines
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Oct. 2 delivered a proposed rule to the White House Office of Management and Budget regarding the agency’s plan to reallocate 2025 Renewable Fuel Standard volumes waived via small refinery exemptions
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Washington State consumes eight hundred forty-eight million gallons of jet fuel annually and hosts world-class research institutions, yet generates only fifty thousand gallons of sustainable aviation fuel. This seventeen-thousand-fold gap highlights a fundamental deficiency: the Pacific
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... It does not have an eye, or even really a proto-eye in the animal sense. No lens. No retina. No image. No brain. No visual experience. And yet—it senses the direction of the light, turns
(Aether Fuels/Globe Newswire) Milestone validates Aether’s integrated technology platform at larger scale and advances the company toward commercial deployment of next-generation sustainable aviation fuel Aether Fuels Inc. (Aether), a sustainable fuels technology company, announced the successful construction, commissioning, and operation of its
(Buffalo Biodiesel/24-7 Press Release) Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. (BBD), a national leader in the recovery and processing of used cooking oil (UCO), today (September 30, 2026) announced the launch of its collection operations in Tennessee. Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. (BBD), a national leader in
(ARC Bio/PR Newswire) Pilot-scale refinery co-processing demonstrates a pathway to convert forest industry residues into low-carbon jet fuel using existing infrastructure. ARC Bio, the Canadian joint venture between an affiliate of Bioénergie AE Cote-Nord Canada Inc. ("Bioénergie AECN") and Alder Renewables, today
(Bioenergy International) The UK cleantech business Nova Pangaea Technologies Ltd has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate with NorSAF, the company behind the Baltic’s largest sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project, to develop an advanced ethanol
by Matthew Lynch (The Edvocat) When we talk about the future of energy, it’s easy to get lost in the jargon and the sheer scale of the challenge. But for eco-conscious investors, understanding the landscape of sustainable fuel technologies isn’t just
by Mark Smith and Local Democracy Reporter (Business Live) Renescience site set to become biomethane production facility -- Northwich Biogas Ltd is seeking to convert the former Lostock Renescience facility into an industrial food waste digestion plant Plans to turn a controversial waste
(Trade Arabia News Service) Alfa Laval has begun the process of fully integrating Desmet, aiming to strengthen its position in the oils, fats and biofuel industries by combining the companies’ complementary process engineering capabilities. Alfa Laval acquired Desmet in 2022, along with
(Paultan.org) Malaysian plantation and commodities (KPK) minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad has said that B15 biodiesel has saved an average of 23.62 million litres of diesel monthly from its June implementation to August, Bernama reports. “The use of locally-produced biodiesel also
(Trade Arabia News Service) Kingdom Konsult of Qatar (KK), a boutique consultancy specialising in sustainability, circular economy and energy transition, has entered into an exclusive strategic partnership with The Biofuel Company of Saudi Arabia (TBFCO) to introduce B100 biofuel to Qatar. Under
by Dilip Kumar Khare (World Biogas Association) GOBARdhan provides a major boost to India’s ambition to scale Compressed Biogas (CBG) production. The next priority is to ensure that new capacity delivers consistently high performance. World Biogas Association India Office Technical Manager Dr
by Charlotte Morton (World Biogas Association) How carbon capture can deliver a more stable and secure future for the industry -- India’s sugar industry is entering a period of change, a period of structural transformation driven by hard economics, policy and technological
(World Biogas Association) Landfill gas (LFG) contains approximately 50% methane and is generated as organic waste decomposes anaerobically (in the absence of oxygen) in landfills. It is both one of the world’s most significant sources of avoidable greenhouse gas emissions and
(OPIS) For years, California was the dominant destination for U.S. clean fuels. That position is changing. Renewable diesel is increasingly being redirected to competing state programs and international markets, while changing feedstock economics and regulatory requirements are reducing the LCFS value of
(Syzygy Plasmonics/PR Newswire) • Uniper signs capacity reservation agreement for future SAF supply from Syzygy Plasmonics' NovaSAF™ platform This agreement reflects growing market momentum in biogas to SAF technology and provides the European Union with alternative pathways to achieve SAF Mandate goals Agreement brings
by Giulia Pietrosanti (CO2 Value Europe) CO₂ Value Europe is proud to be part of UNCOVER, a new project funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe programme. Launched in September 2026, UNCOVER aims to bring CO₂ utilisation technologies closer to market by
by Scott Gerlt (American Soybean Association) Small refinery exemptions can undercut headline biofuel blending numbers with much of the burden falling on biomass-based diesel. Since the enactment of the Renewable Fuel Standard in 2005, no single issue deriving from the law generates
by John Luepke (Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company/The Journal) Suspending Big Oil from their biofuel blending obligations as proposed by Stephen Moore ("Three easy ways to reduce pain at the pump," Oct. 1) would not bring down fuel prices. Instead, it
(National Association of Farm Broadcasting/KMA Land) It’s been a week since the meeting between President Trump and President Xi at the White House. Will the recent discussion lead to stronger trade relationships? Representatives from the ethanol and cattle sectors recently voiced
(Loughborough University) First-year doctoral researchers from EnerHy, the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training, have developed an innovative system that turns solar heat into green hydrogen. The team developed a solar farm measurement system and a thermally integrated photovoltaic-electrolyser designed to improve the
(Fuel Cells Works) Haltermann Carless has signed an offtake letter of intent for bio-e-SAF and bio-e-Naphtha from the planned ERA T.H2 plant in Normandy, which will combine residual wood biomass with renewable hydrogen. Haltermann Carless and INERATEC have signed a Letter of
(Plug) • Plug and Arcadia eFuels enter a strategic cooperation agreement positioning Plug as the preferred electrolyzer supplier for more than 1 GW of Arcadia eFuels’ e-SAF projects in Europe and the Americas 280 MW of Plug's GenEco electrolyzers will produce the
(Splash Ports) India’s Deendayal Port has broken ground on a Rs23bn ($240m) e-methanol plant at Kandla in Gujarat. The 150 tonnes-per-day facility is being developed by Assam Petro-Chemicals Limited in association with Deendayal Port Authority and will add green fuel production capacity
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Fermentation releases pure carbon dioxide, enabling lower capture costs of thirty-one dollars per ton compared to dilute industrial emissions. However, biorefinery carbon capture remains gated by access to permitted geologic storage rather than modular capture hardware.
(Team-BHP.com) New CAFE III Rules Give EVs 3x Credit, Allow Credit Trading. Final fuel-efficiency rules effective April 2027 tighten fleet targets through FY32, retain the highest super-credit for EVs, reward alternative fuels and allow manufacturers to trade compliance credits. > Battery electric vehicles
by Katie Newton (RNZ) Nearly $4 million in funding will go towards setting up collection points for forestry waste that can be turned into biofuel. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) announced five companies across the country would receive grants totalling
(Natural Resources Defense Council) With the worsening climate crisis affecting millions around the globe this summer, NRDC issues its first formal endorsement of carbon dioxide removal technologies. -- A new NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) publication released today (September 29, 2026)
Join Carbon180's land policy team and partners for a fireside chat on takeaways from our new vision paper and agroforestry case studies. Carbon180's vision paper, Living Ground, sets out how US agricultural lands can store more carbon while building healthier
(Aeroflot (Google Translation)) Aeroflot and Gazprom Neft agreed to expand cooperation in the production and use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF, LCAF) in Russia. The companies signed the agreement at the RuCORS International Aviation Fuel Forum in St. Petersburg, which brought
(European Biodiesel Board) In a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (seen by BMFTV and Les Echos) French President Macron has responded to the soaring fuel prices and growing tensions over oil supplies. Among the main proposals put
(Office of Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA)) U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) introduced the bipartisan Small Agri-Biodiesel Producer Credit Extension Act to extend a key tax credit that supports small biodiesel producers, family farmers and the rural communities
(Bioengineer.org) ... A new open-access review published in Biotechnology for Biofuels and Bioproducts argues that one of humanity’s oldest biotechnologies, fermentation, may be among the most practical and scalable answers to this modern crisis. The international team of food scientists, led
by Vimal Kumar (Nautical Voice) Walk through any port city today and you’ll hear the same anxious question from shipowners: where will the fuel of the future actually come from? Increasingly, the answer isn’t a refinery pumping crude from the ground,
As part of our ongoing commitment to enabling the biogas and anaerobic digestion industry to realise its full potential, WBA hosts a wide range of events throughout the year. Here are some examples of the types of training available. READ
(Delta News Hub) The Georgia Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition aims to leverage the state's strengths in aviation, agriculture, forestry, research and logistics to help accelerate sustainable aviation fuel development and production. Delta Air Lines joined partners across Georgia to launch the Georgia
(Antora/Business Wire) Antora Energy, a leading U.S. energy storage company, today announced a 5.8 gigawatt-hour, multi-day thermal energy storage project at Pratt Energy's biorefinery in Pratt, Kansas. Once complete, the project will be one of the largest battery storage systems in
(Uniper) Renewable gas: Cooperation to assess conversion of existing Turkish biogas plants; Industry: Biomethane can help customers reduce emissions while using existing gas infrastructure; European supply: Biotrend’s portfolio offers an estimated biomethane potential of around 1.4 terawatt-hours per year Uniper and the Turkish energy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Mobile algae cultivation systems lack verified operating deployments, vendor deliverables, or measured productivity data. Moving a cultivation unit cannot supply the required sunlight, land, water, or carbon dioxide, as these critical inputs remain inherently site-bound. At
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... For years we have talked about the “Valley of Death”—that treacherous space between an exciting laboratory result and a commercially operating plant. It’s a useful phrase, but it may also give us the wrong map.
by Marion Kirkpatrick and David Nelson (RFD TV) Canada may revise its Clean Fuel Regulations as domestic ethanol producers face U.S. competition and farmers watch the potential impact on corn and biofuel demand. -- Canada could revise its Clean Fuel Regulations this week
(Global Agriculture) Brazilian company Inpasa shows how integrated production models are accelerating the grain’s share in Brazil’s biofuel matrix -- Corn ethanol is expected to reach a one-third share of Brazilian production as early as the 2027/28 crop year, two years ahead
by Michelle Rook (AgWeb) Lawmakers aim for year-end deal as midterm elections loom. -- The farm bill has expired, and lawmakers say a new agreement won’t come for at least a month as Congress navigates a complex legislative landscape. Congress had
by Sam Heyn (KIWA Radio) The two candidates running for Iowa secretary of agriculture offered opposing views on the future of Iowa’s ethanol industry during a taping of Iowa PBS’s “Iowa Press” on Thursday (October 1, 2026). Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig, a
by Chelsa Oren (EcoEngineers/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Renewable natural gas (RNG) developers have a supply problem, and ethanol producers have a demand they aren't allowed to use to solve it. Dispensing capacity hasn't kept pace with RNG production, and the market is
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The USDA on Sept. 30 published a final rule that fundamentally changes the structure and administration of the agency’s Rural Energy for America Program. REAP will now require projects to be fully built and operational
Join Dow Jones Energy (DJE) analysts as they pull back the curtain to spotlight hydrogen utilization numbers across existing conventional industries and emerging project developments. Additionally, proprietary data from DJE’s new hydrogen data platform will be featured. This session will
This dynamic event unites industry professionals from all sectors of the world’s interconnected biomass utilization industries—biobased power, thermal energy, fuels and chemicals. Organized by BBI International and produced by Biomass Magazine, this event brings current and future producers of bioenergy and
(Cardano Foundation) Cardano Foundation Pushes Renewable Fuel Traceability Forward with Blockchain -- Two new Petrobras initiatives unveil Cardano as public blockchain to ensure verifiability of sustainability regarding aviation fuel and renewable diesel Zug, Switzerland, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 30 September 2026 –
(Anaergia/Business Wire) Project expands Anaergia’s European commercial footprint and is expected to process more than 120,000 tonnes of agricultural waste annually and generate renewable electricity -- Anaergia Inc. (“Anaergia” or the “Company”) (TSX: ANRG) (OTCQX: ANRGF), through its subsidiary Anaergia Srl, and
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Field-deployable biologicals function at the crop root, seed, or soil, but the application point does not dictate manufacturing location. Products like microbial nitrogen fixers are manufactured centrally and distributed locally through agricultural supply chains. High product
(Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) On 1-4 September, IMO Member States met in London for the 22nd Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 22). The working group’s mandate covered proposals on
by Wu Jing (China Water Transport Network ) On September 28, China Changjiang Shipping Chongqing Company held a product launch event for the "Yangtze River No. 7" cruise ship on the "Changjiang Chaotian Xinghe" vessel. More than 150 people attended, including
(The Nippon Foundation) The Nippon Foundation has been promoting the development of zero-CO2 emission vessels as part of its "Zero-Emission Ship Project, which aims to decarbonize domestic shipping since 2022. Recently, the "Kikomaru" (gross tonnage approximately 4,500 tons), developed by the "Marine
(India Ministry of Shipping) Green Methanol Plant to Support "Net Zero 2070" Goal as CMs of Gujarat & Assam, Union Minister lay Foundation Stone at Kandla Rs 2,300 crore investment at Kandla to create 3,500 jobs Gujarat is India's gateway to
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, China’s Maritime Safety Administration on September 28 issued immediately effective technical and inspection rules for methanol bunkering barges on inland waters, covering methanol-only barges, converted fuel barges and combined facilities that can supply both
Highlighting the latest developments in biofuel production technologies, feedstock innovation, and market integration, this webinar examines efficiency gains, cost reduction pathways, and the role of biofuels in meeting decarbonization mandates Participants will explore regulatory drivers, blending economics, and supply chain considerations
This edition, with revised agenda including industry trends, excellent speakers & technical insights, will take place on 22-23 June in Copenhagen. Hydrogen continues to play a pivotal role in the global transition towards a low-carbon economy. With substantial investments in infrastructure,
(Ecostrat) Pairing feedstock supply insurance with technology performance coverage for developers -- Ecostrat Inc., New Energy Risk (NER), a wholly-owned division of Paragon Insurance Group, and Yilkins are joining forces through a new strategic alliance aimed at tackling one of the
(Ecostrat) A’ Rating Validates Moore County’s Strategic Advantage for Biomass Development -- Moore County Economic Development Partnership, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issuance of a BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Moore County, North Carolina. The BDO
(FrieslandCampina) FrieslandCampina has formed an alliance with seven transport companies in the Netherlands and Germany to make milk transport more sustainable. Through this collaboration, the parties aim to reduce CO₂ emissions from transport activities in the coming years. Under the alliance, FrieslandCampina
(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
(Skyrenu) Skyrenu Technologies Inc., a company specializing in CO2 capture2 at low concentration, announces the delivery of a first batch of CO2 captured directly from the air at Secant Fuel, a company developing technologies for the production of synthetic fuels (eFuels)
(Uber Boat by Thames Clipper) Uber Boat by Thames Clippers calls on ministers to restore Renewable Transport Fuel Certificate eligibility for tidal rivers, arguing the current policy risks undermining the Government's net-zero ambitions Uber Boat by Thames Clippers has warned that the
(Nord Gas Solutions) Nord Gas Solutions has secured a contract for a 35-ton-per-day biogas liquefaction plant in Poland, marking a significant milestone in the country's developing biomethane sector. The project is expected to become Poland's first bioLNG production plant and represents
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Brazil, Bloomberg reports BP is reportedly considering selling its Brazilian biofuels business, according to Bloomberg, as the company continues reviewing its portfolio and capital allocation. The business is bp Bunge Bioenergia, which BP took full
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Plastic conversion fails on feedstock specification rather than converter plant capacity. Although small-scale converters are often assumed to produce sub-commercial fuel, large plants have underperformed while smaller units operated continuously. Because baled transport costs roughly seventy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... But as the International Maritime Organization’s decarbonization mandates force global shipping to confront the sheer, brutal cost of synthetic fuels, Canada’s timber sector is discovering that its best days were not buried alongside the wooden
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Total ethanol consumption in the Philippines is expected to increase by nearly 4% this year, according to a report filed with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service’s Global Agricultural Information Network. Ethanol imports are expected to
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM teamed up earlier today at a Holiday in Plymouth to promote Unleaded 88. Running from 11 am to 1 pm, MN Bio-Fuels and KS95 engaged with drivers to discuss how
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced increased financial assistance for the Regenerative Pilot Program from $700 million to $1 billion in fiscal year 2027, providing more producers with the opportunity to adopt conservation systems that improve
(Stargate Hydrogen) The EU Innovation Fund will support the expansion of Stargate's manufacturing capacity in Europe, enabling the production of large-scale electrolyser stacks and systems, thereby increasing the company’s ability to supply Power-to-X projects with EU-made equipment. Stargate Hydrogen announced today that
(Brazil Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation) The Petrópolis bus company received 20,000 liters of the new biodiesel blends for evaluation coordinated by the National Institute of Technology. -- Studies evaluating the increase in the proportion of biodiesel blended with diesel
(Gestión (Google translation)) Indecopi warned that the domestic industry remains in a highly vulnerable position regarding these Argentine imports. Here are the details. -- The Commission on Dumping, Subsidies and Elimination of Non-Tariff Trade Barriers of Indecopi decided to extend the validity
(Moeve) The Iberian Belt West (IBW) mining project in Huelva will incorporate 100% renewable diesel produced by Moeve in the transportation of its mineral concentrate; By replacing traditional fuel used in the construction and operation of this facility, this solution could reduce
(Mitsubishi Gas Chemical) Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (MGC; Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshinori Isahaya), Kokuka Sangyo Co., Ltd. (Kokuka Sangyo; Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Kimifumi Imagawa), and Hanshin Diesel Works, Ltd. (Hanshin Diesel Works; Head Office: Chuo-ku, Kobe;
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Shipping company tests corn-based marine fuel; Dual-fuel vessel operates on ethanol blend; Port of Mobile hosts ship-to-ship transfer -- A.P. Moller - Maersk has completed the first ship-to-ship commercial ethanol bunkering of a deep-sea container vessel in the US,
by Stu Porter (Biofuels Consulting Canada/EuropeSays.com) Prime Minister Mark Carney spent last week in Brussels telling the European Parliament that Canada is ready to build new alliances “deliberately, systematically, and rapidly.” Europe, he said, is already rebuilding its defence industrial base
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A container can house a fermentation train, but it cannot overcome fundamental vessel limits or the capital cost of multiplying trains. Hydrostatic pressure limits practical single-use fermentation vessels to roughly two thousand liters, whereas industrial
(TALKE USA) Renewable diesel implementation marks a concrete step in TALKE USA’s efforts to reduce transportation-related emissions and advance responsible chemical logistics -- TALKE USA, Inc. is transitioning its Class 8 truck fleet to RD99 renewable diesel, taking an immediate and tangible
by Plamena Tisheva (Renewables Now) Investment committed to clean hydrogen globally has exceeded USD 130 billion (EUR 112bn), compared to USD 110 billion a year ago, according to the Hydrogen Council’s Global Hydrogen Compass 2026 report, unveiled on Thursday (September 10,
(Trade Arabia News Service) The US sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market is entering a period of technological expansion and policy uncertainty, with new alcohol-to-jet (AtJ) and power-to-liquid (PtL) projects expected to shape production over the coming decade, according to IDTechEx. The research
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, welcomed the release today of a new report by the National Lab of the Rockies (NLR), “Evaluation of Ethanol Use in Marine Shipping,” that demonstrates ethanol’s technical, economic, and environmental potential
(Haffner Energy) Six equipment items already in stock, together with the associated engineering: 75% of the €3.2 million to be received within 30 days of a delivery scheduled before the end of 2026, with no significant industrial cash outlay; · A majority
(Advanced Biofuels Canada) Faster, more predictable federal reviews can accelerate investment in the clean fuels and low-carbon infrastructure Canada needs Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) welcomes the introduction of Bill C-39, An Act respecting certain measures to strengthen the economy (Building Canada
by Jessica Chen (China Daily) Hong Kong took a step toward building a local hydrogen economy on Wednesday (September 23, 2026) with the opening of the city’s first dedicated hydrogen fuel testing laboratory. The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) and its Centre
by Ruth Arteaga (Inspent) Chile is analyzing the adoption of E10 gasoline to reduce supply costs and decrease its exposure to international oil volatility. Chile is studying the incorporation of an ethanol-E10 gasoline blend as part of a strategy to reduce fuel supply
(Hydrogen Utopia/Fuel Cells Works) Hydrogen Utopia International PLC (LSE: HUI), a pioneering company transforming non-recyclable waste plastic into hydrogen, clean fuels and advanced materials, focusing on advanced fuels such as jet fuel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel is delighted to announce that
by Satyaprakash Sharma (Millennium Post) Amid the ongoing debate over E20 fuel, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Friday said that India will soon introduce flex-fuel-engine vehicles capable of running on 100 per cent ethanol. He said the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The story: Factory-built, skid-mounted renewable natural gas units have established themselves as the standard deployment model for small-farm agricultural digesters producing under 50,000 SCFD, rapidly displacing custom site-built installations. As project developers scale up distributed asset
by Mara Hoplamazian (Washington Sun) The federal government first regulated how far vehicles must be able travel on a single gallon of fuel in the 1970s, under conditions that looked a lot like 2026: high gasoline prices, blocked oil supplies, and
Biomethane’s role in European decarbonisation is evolving rapidly, as new EU mandates are implemented and market mechanisms move towards harmonisation. Argus and industry experts explain how pricing trends are emerging, how market structures are developing and share perspectives on what
(Dutch Waste-based Biodiesel Alliance (NBAA)/De Nederlandse Biodiesel uit Afval Alliantie) The Dutch Waste-based Biodiesel Alliance (NBAA) presented today its Action Plan to MPs Marieke Vellinga-Beemsterboer (D66), Jantine Zwinkels (CDA), Henk Vermeer (BBB) and Maarten Goudzwaard (JA21). With this Action Plan, the
by M B Girish (Deccan Chronicle) “Such a mechanism could give establishments an alternative channel for disposal while discouraging unsafe reuse,” said the Minister -- Minister of Health and Family Welfare U.T. Khader on Wednesday stated the State Government is exploring a
by Mohul Ghosh (Trak.in) Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has urged India’s sugar industry to look beyond traditional sugar production and diversify into products such as compressed biogas, ethanol, bio-manure and sustainable aviation fuel. Speaking at a National Efficiency
(Scienmag News/Bioengineer.org) Glycerol, the humble three-carbon alcohol churned out by the billion litres every year as a by-product of biodiesel production, has long been a paradox of the green chemistry movement. For every ten kilograms of biodiesel manufactured, roughly one kilogram
Building India’s Bamboo Economy – From Farms to Global Markets: A national economic platform bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, agrarian innovators, and climate investors to unlock the sovereign commercial potential of bamboo. Bamboo Is More Than a Plant. It Is an Economic Opportunity. Bamboo connects agriculture,
(APROBIO (Google Translation)) • The National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) has already updated the rules for the voluntary use of biodiesel in concentrations higher than the mandatory 15% (B15). Dependence on imported fossil diesel can also be resolved
by Julie Zhu and Yantoultra Ngui (Reuters) Bain-backed renewable fuel maker EcoCeres targets $1 billion Hong Kong IPO, sources say EcoCeres aims to go public by year-end, sources say Bain plans to sell down part of its stake, sources say Company turns used
by Dylan Plummer (Sierra Club) ... NW Natural’s biomethane spending has also overwhelmingly flowed to anaerobic digesters at massive concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs)—large-scale industrial livestock facilities that confine thousands of animals and generate enormous volumes of manure and waste—and associated
(African Development Bank Group) Financing follows Africa Green Hydrogen Programme's Call for Proposals earlier in 2026 -- The African Development Bank Group will provide reimbursable grants worth USD 20 million to support four green hydrogen/derivatives projects in Egypt, Morocco, Namibia and South
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Story: Modular biorefineries combine prefabricated, skid-mounted, or containerized units on site, promising shorter commissioning schedules and 15% to 35% lower first-of-a-kind capital expenditures compared to traditional monolithic facilities. Nevertheless, real-world deployments reveal mixed outcomes. Inconsistent
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