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Back TO HOME2026 ACT Expo Fleet Awards Honor Leaders in Clean Transportation Deployment
(ACT News) The ACT Expo Fleet Awards have long recognized fleets that are not only adopting cleaner transportation technologies, but also demonstrating how those technologies can be deployed at scale across real-world operations. The 2026 winners reflect that continued momentum, with
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FedEx Freight Incoming CEO: Sustainability Must Be Built on Business Reality
(ACT News) (CEO John Smith said sustainability has become a core requirement for LTL carriers, but it must make business sense to scale; FedEx Freight is leaning into CNG powered by renewable natural gas as a near-term solution while deploying electric
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Planes and Ships Could Run on Kelp Someday, but There Are Serious Hurdles
by Zoe Beketova and Ana Georgescu (MIT Graduate Program in Science Writing/Associated Press) Green cells whirl around a red-light chamber, propelled by a blade through bubbling water. These little seaweed cells, called gametophytes, will develop into a strain of fast-growing kelp
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Turning Plastic Waste into Clean Fuel Using Sunlight
(Adelaide University) Scientists are advancing a promising solution to two of the world’s biggest challenges – plastic pollution and clean energy – by transforming waste plastics into valuable fuels using sunlight. A new paper led by Adelaide University PhD candidate Xiao Lu
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X-Press Feeders Signs Bio-Methanol Offtake LOI
by Gary Howard (Seatrade Maritime News) Feeder operator to take up to 15,000 tonnes of bio-methanol from PuriFire Energy and explore potential new port-based bio-methanol production facilities. -- X-Press feeders announced the signing of a letter of intent (LOI) with UK-based clean
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Wärtsilä Joins EU-Funded Consortium to further Accelerate Zero-Carbon Shipping for Long-Distance Vessels
(Wärtsilä) Technology group Wärtsilä has joined H4PERION, an EU-funded Horizon Europe project led by the University of Vaasa in Finland, to help accelerate the transition to zero-carbon long-distance shipping. The four-year project will develop and demonstrate solutions to improve engine efficiency
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Growth Energy: E15 Could Save Consumers More than $150 Million This Summer
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, today (May 6, 2026) released new data showing that fuel retailers sold nearly 2.5 billion gallons of E15 in 2025, underscoring the growing demand for a lower-cost fuel option that could
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Why Biomethane Trading Just Quietly Entered a New Phase
by Leon Stille (OilPrice.com) Updated mass balance rules from International Sustainability and Carbon Certification are tightening how biomethane is traded; Biomethane is becoming central to Europe’s renewable fuels system; The impact is financial as much as regulatory—projects and trading structures must be robust and
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Lucia Cosulich Launching Ceremony
(Fratelli Cosulich) Just two months after the launch of the first vessel in this new series, Lucia Cosulich took to the water on 2 May 2026, marking another step forward in Fratelli Cosulich’s Marine Energy Unit commitment to alternative marine fuels
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IMO Climate Talks Stay Alive as Carbon Plan Survives U.S. Pushback at MEPC 84
by Mike Schuler (gCaptain) The International Maritime Organization has kept its landmark shipping climate framework alive following a week of high-stakes negotiations in London, setting up a decisive endgame later this year after deep divisions again blocked a final deal. The outcome
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FortisBC Hits 10,000 LNG Refuelling Events for Marine Vessels
(FortisBC) Delivering safe, reliable LNG bunkering to help marine operators access lower carbon intensity fuel -- FortisBC Energy Inc. (FortisBC) has reached a major milestone with the completion of its 10,000th liquefied natural gas (LNG) refuelling event for marine vessels, underscoring the
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Green Methanol Facility to Convert Invasive Kutch Weed into Marine Fuel
(Chemical Industry Digest) A plant long regarded as one of the world’s “top 100 invasive species” could soon power India’s green shipping ambitions. Prosopis juliflora, a hardy shrub that has choked biodiversity across Kutch’s Banni grasslands for decades, is set to
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Novonesis: Strong Demand from Biofuel Sector Contributes to Q1 Sales Growth
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Denmark-based biosolutions company Novonesis on May 5 reported 7% organic sales growth for the first quarter. Sales growth was supported by increased demand from first- and second-generation ethanol producers. Sales to the biodiesel industry also
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Bayer and bp Form Strategic Alliance to Jointly Scale Camelina as Intermediate Crop for Biofuels
(Bayer) Collaboration to commercialize camelina for producing renewable diesel (RD) and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF); bp will bring expertise in fuel and refining, Bayer its expertise in seed technology and extensive farmer customer base; Camelina brings added value as intermediate crop, rotational
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USMCA Continuation Important to Farmers, Others
by Larry Lee (Brownfield Ag News) Maintaining the USMCA trade deal with minor adjustments was the common message from farmers, processors, and government officials in Green Bay on Wednesday. Brian Kuehl with Farmers for Free Trade tells Brownfield improved access for
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Ethanol Free: Anti-ethanol Rhetoric and Misinformation Have Reached a Fever Pitch
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association) ... Without a shred of credible evidence or analysis, the anti-E15 crowd suggests that simply allowing retail gas stations to voluntarily offer E15 would somehow lead to “higher gas prices” and restricting SREs to truly
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Dance the Samba. The Italy-Brazil Partnership
by Rossana Miranda (Decode 39) Italy is looking to Brazil as a strategic partner to build new industrial and energy supply chains around biofuels, as the long-awaited EU-Mercosur agreement opens a new phase in economic relations between Europe and South America. That was
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
PBF Reports Increased Renewable Diesel Production for Q1
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) PBF Energy Inc. on April 30 announced the St. Bernard Renewables facility produced approximately 16,700 barrels pe day of renewable diesel during the first quarter of 2026, up from 10,000 barrels per day during the same
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Valero Reports Improved Q1 Earnings for Ethanol, DGD Joint Venture
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) Valero Energy Corp. on April 30 released first quarter financial results, reporting a profitable three-month period for both its ethanol segment and Diamond Green Diesel joint venture, which produces renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). ... During
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Neste Reports Strong Renewable Products Margins for Q1
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) Neste Corp.’s renewable products segment experienced a significant increase in earnings during the first quarter of 2026 despite lower production volumes, according to the company’s April 29 earnings release. The increase is attributed to stronger term
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Marathon Reports Improved Q1 for Renewable Diesel Segment
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) Marathon Petroleum Corp. released first quarter financial results on May 5, reporting a significant increase in adjusted EBITDA for its renewable diesel segment on stronger margins and the recognition of 45Z clean fuel production credits. Marathon currently
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Phillips 66: Renewable Fuel Segment Currently Producing at above Nameplate Capacity
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) Phillips 66 released first quarter financial results on April 29, reporting a decrease in pre-tax loss for its renewable fuels segment. As economics for biobased diesel fuels continue to improve, the company expects to see additional
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Natural Gas Breaking Motor Fuel Usage Records
by Dan Gage (The Transport Project) RNG Accounted for 94 Percent of On-Road NGV Fuel Use in 2025 -- The Transport Project (TTP) today (May 5, 2026) announced that 94 percent of all on-road fuel used in natural gas vehicles in calendar
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Stranded Molecules: Why US SAF Can't Cross the Atlantic to Fill Europe's Mandate Gap
(SAF Path) The trans-Atlantic SAF trade Europe was counting on isn't price-blocked, ship-blocked, or supply-blocked. It's certification-blocked. -- The trans-Atlantic SAF trade that policy modelers assumed would balance the system, US molecules flowing east into a structurally short EU market, is not
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Scaling Up Bio 2026: Sovereignty, Security, Jobs --- November 18-20, 2026 --- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
The world is experiencing an industrial revolution powered by advances in biotechnology and biomanufacturing. These transformative technologies will produce low carbon, bio-based alternatives to petroleum-based products such as chemicals, fuels, and materials. Scaling Up 2026 will: Present the assessment of the
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
The Scale-Up Journey of Biobased Processes: Real-World Challenges, Surprises and Success --- May 12, 2026 --- ONLINE Recorded Presentation Available
The bioeconomy is not built at laboratory scale. It is built in the difficult, expensive, unpredictable territory between promising results and industrial reality — where processes encounter feedstock variability, contamination risk, financing constraints, engineering surprises, and the hard physics of
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Biomass Conference Podcast Series
(BBI) Recorded Live at the 2026 Int'l Biomass Conference & Expo March 31 - April 2 in Nashville, TN Produced by Biomass Magazine, the Biomass Conference Podcast Series Features: Brunette Machinery Co., Inc., BE&E, WastAway, Andritz Feed & Biofuel, Evergreen Engineering, Inc., Schaeffer
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Why Don’t We Ever Learn?
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Governors' Biofuels Coaltion) ... The public is being led to believe we are “energy independent” and understandably is asking why then do events in the middle east raise our prices. This is part of the
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Smart & Sustainable Mobility Showcase Baltimore 2026 --- May 18, 2026 --- Baltimore, MD
Join us for the Smart & Sustainable Mobility Showcase with Québec, the Maryland Department of Transportation, and the City of Baltimore Join us on May 18, 2026, at Morgan State University for a full day dedicated to the future of transportation. Hosted
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Clean Heat Standard Webinar --- May 14, 2026 --- ONLINE
Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) will host a webinar about the development of a Clean Heat Standard (CHS) for Maryland. CHS is a program that guides heating fuel providers to gradually reduce climate pollution by delivering cleaner heating options
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
F1 Will Have V8 Engines by 2031, Possibly 2030, Says FIA President
by Alan Baldwin (Reuters) FIA president says switch could happen by 2030; Current V6 hybrid engines criticized for complexity and cost; V8s favoured for sound, simplicity, and popularity -- Formula One will switch from its current V6 hybrid engines to louder and simpler V8s
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
RSF Drone Strike Targets Kenana Industrial Complex in White Nile State
(Sudan Tribune) A drone strike, suspected to have been launched by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), targeted the Kenana industrial complex in White Nile State on Sunday, causing significant damage to vital facilities, including the ethanol plant and fuel depots. The attack
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Ameresco and HASI Announce Formation of Neogenyx Fuels, a Joint Venture to Accelerate Growth of Advanced Biofuels
(Ameresco/Business Wire) Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy infrastructure solutions provider, and HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HASI), a leading investor in sustainable infrastructure assets, today (May 4, 2026) announced their agreement to spin off Ameresco’s biofuels business into
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Center for Food Safety Sues EPA to Force Release of Pesticide Treated Seed Documents
(Center for Food Safety) Center for Food Safety (CFS) filed a lawsuit under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) yesterday to compel the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to disclose crucial documents regarding the use and disposal of seeds at ethanol
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Hong Kong and Dongguan Governments Advance High-Quality Industrial Development in the Greater Bay Area Hong Kong to Establish a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Hub in Dongguan
(EcoCeres) EcoCeres signed an Investment Letter of Intent with the Dongguan Municipal People's Government to establish the first complete SAF supply chain in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Dongguan
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Global Sustainable Fuel Ambitions
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Molecule Group is rallying support for the COP31 “Belém 4X” pledge to quadruple sustainable fuel use by 2035. A major newsworthy hurdle is the lack of endorsement from key economies, notably the U.S. and China.
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuels Gain Momentum in Trucking
by Seth Clevenger (Transport Topics) Renewable Diesel, Biodiesel, Renewable Natural Gas Offer Sustainability Gains With Minimal Disruption, Industry Leaders Say at ACT Expo -- Renewable fuels are gaining momentum as viable alternatives to diesel in the trucking industry by improving environmental sustainability
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
New 45Z Proposed Rule Tightens Requirements for Energy Attribute Certificates
by Danielle Anderson (Christianson PLLP/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Most fuel producers are now familiar with the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, which provides a significant financial incentive for facilities able to achieve a carbon intensity (CI) score below 50 kg
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Vance Pushes Year-Round E15 at Des Moines Rally for Nunn
by Isabella Warren (Gray Media Iowa State Capitol Bureau/KCRG) Vice president campaigns for Iowa congressman as Congress prepares to vote on expanded ethanol access -- Vice President JD Vance spoke in Des Moines on Monday (May 4, 2026) supporting Iowa Republican Congressman
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Webinar: Q2 Biofuels Outlook: Iran War Implications --- May 28, 2026 --- ONLINE Recorded Presentation Available
The Iran War is already reshaping global energy markets. But what could it mean for biofuels? Join ResourceWise’s Matthew Stone, VP of Business Development and Low-Carbon Fuels, for a live Q2 2026 Biofuels Market Update exploring the conflict’s implications for
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Researchers Turn Recovered Car Battery Acid and Plastic Waste into Clean Hydrogen
(University of Cambridge) Researchers have developed a solar-powered reactor to break down hard-to-recycle forms of plastic waste – such as drinks bottles, nylon textiles and polyurethane foams – using acid recovered from old car batteries, and converting it into clean hydrogen
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
EBRD and Jordan Join Forces to Enhance Energy Security and Green Transition
by Nibal Zgheib (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) EBRD signs framework with Jordanian ministries and NEPCO to support renewables, battery storage and grid modernisation; Framework will strengthen the energy sector through reforms to improve NEPCO’s resilience and financial sustainability; Agreement will advance
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
EU Ethanol Market Eyes Mercosur Inflows as Quotas Near; E20 Push Adds Upside
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) EU ethanol quotas open May 1 for Mercosur; E20 blend push could boost demand 58% by 2030; Market watches import flows vs. policy shifts European ethanol markets are bracing for the start of Mercosur import flows from May 1,
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Improving Lives: USGBC Facilitates E10 Trial Program For Indigenous Communities In Taiwan
(U.S. Grains & Bioproducts Council) Last week, the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) and Sanyang Motor (SYM), in partnership with the Tmabun Association, launched the Bioethanol Mobility Initiative to support indigenous communities in Taichung’s mountainous region and test the efficiency
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Clean Cooking: An Emerging Market for US Ethanol
(U.S. Grains & Bioproducts Council) Around the world, an estimated 2.8 billion people cook with toxic fuels like wood, dung and charcoal that can cause respiratory illnesses, heart problems and other complications at an annual cost of three million deaths annually. Greenhouse
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Companies Set to Pitch to Investors at International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo
(BBI International/Biomass Magazine) Ethanol Producer Magazine announced this week the six companies selected to pitch to a panel of angel investors and venture capital firms at the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo, taking place June 2-4 in St. Louis, Missouri. “Pitch
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Taiwan Sugar, U.S. Group Ink MOU on Biofuel Cooperation
by Lu Yen-tzu and Lee Hsin-Yin (CNA/Focus Taiwan) Taiwan Sugar Corp. on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Grains & Bioproducts Council to deepen cooperation on bioethanol production and expand its use in transportation fuels. Under the agreement, Taiwan
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Agriculture and Manufacturing Unite Behind National Ethanol and Biodiesel Mandate
(National Farmers Federation/Beef Central) Four major agricultural bodies have joined forces to urge the Australian Government to introduce an immediate national mandate for ethanol and biodiesel to bolster fuel security. The National Farmers Federation (NFF), GrainGrowers, Australian Sugar Manufacturers and Canegrowers say
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
SBP (Sustainable Biomass Program) Standards v2.1 Published
by Melanie Wedgbury (Sustainable Biomass Program) The Sustainable Biomass Program (SBP) has today published v2.1 of the SBP Standards, reinforcing sustainability safeguards, improving audit consistency, and strengthening alignment with the EU Renewable Energy Directive (REDIII), whilst maintaining the scheme’s established risk‑based
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Explore Careers: Resources to Help You Explore Agriculture Related Careers
(Grow Next Gen) What do you like to do? What are you good at? What do others tell you you’re good at? Utilize these resources to help you explore agriculture related careers, assess your career interests, guide your future choices of coursework
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Advanced Woody Biomass Alliance (AWBA) Conference --- October 19-20, 2026 --- The Woodlands, TX
The Advanced Woody Biomass Alliance (AWBA) Conference brings together the leaders shaping the role of advanced woody biomass in today’s energy and industrial landscape. Producers, innovators, carbon-dependent industries, policymakers, and investors from around the world convene to explore how this
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Turning Cotton Waste into Clean Fuel: Biochar Enables a Closed-Loop Energy System
(Shenyang Agricultural University/EurekAlert!) Use of defatted cottonseed-derived biochar for biodiesel production: a closed-loop approach -- A study reveals how cottonseed waste can be transformed into clean energy, offering a promising path toward a self-sustaining and fossil fuel-free cotton industry. Researchers have developed an
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
RI Fast-Tracks Plantation Down-Streaming for Energy Resilience
(Indonesian Palm Oil Association/GAPKI) The government is accelerating the down-streaming process of the plantation sector as part of national strategy to realize national energy self-sufficiency while simultaneously increasing the added value of domestic plantation commodities amidst global pressures and unsecured dependence
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Moeve and Accenture Join Forces to Accelerate the Decarbonization of Industrial Customers’ Operations across the Entire Value Chain
(Moeve) Moeve’s energy expertise is complemented by Accenture’s global capabilities across industries and technologies; This agreement reflects the progress of “Moeve decarbonize” a comprehensive portfolio of solutions to support industrial customers in planning and executing their decarbonization efforts Moeve is teaming up with
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Intermediate and Degraded Land Crops No ‘Miracle’ Solution for SAF, New Study Shows
(European Federation for Transport and Environment) Crops grown between food harvest cycles or on low-quality land are seen as green solutions for powering planes, but T&E’s new study shows that so-called ‘intermediate crops’ or crops grown on ‘severely degraded land’ could
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Hong Kong's Only Compliant B100 Supplier Completes 2,500 Metric Tons of Refueling, Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 89%.
(Chimbusco Pan Nation (Google translation)) China Gas Holdings Limited (CGN) is pleased to announce another significant milestone in the field of sustainable marine fuel supply, successfully completing the largest single B100 marine biodiesel bunkering operation in China. On May 2,
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Domestic Biofuel Feedstock Opportunities
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The USDA outlines shifting dynamics in the biofuel sector, highlighting the surge in fats, oils, and greases for renewable diesel production over traditional Midwestern biodiesel. A major newsworthy conflict centers on international carbon accounting: CORSIA’s risk
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Emerging and Promising Applications which Lead to Reducing CO2 Emissions – Driven in Part by the Locations of Production Plants
by Sam A. Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics Ltd./Biofuels Digest) Despite recent announcements whereby the EPA will no longer consider CO2 a hazardous gas; the end result from this is devastating to the environment, our economy, and our lives. On the other hand,
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuels Month Showcases Nebraska’s Leadership in Clean, Homegrown Energy
(Nebraska Corn Board/Morning Ag Clips) As the summer driving season begins, Nebraskans are encouraged to take advantage of affordable, renewable fuel options at the pump during Renewable Fuels Month in May. Renewable Fuels Month is recognized in Nebraska by the Nebraska Corn
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Fight over Turning Wood to Biofuel Looms for Farm Bill
by Marc Heller (Politico Pro Greenwire) A proposal to boost low-value woody material as a biofuel feedstock failed in the House last week — but it's likely to reemerge in the Senate. -- A long-brewing battle over converting wood to energy is
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
The Sustainable Chemistry Catalyst: When Going up against the Majors, Change the Field, Not Just the Tech
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Because today’s “Davids”—the innovators behind new chemistries—are not competing on a level field. They are being asked to fight Goliath on Goliath’s terms: • inside mature, optimized supply chains • against decades of capital investment and policy
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Biochar: Huge Potential in Biofuels and Renewable Energy (Updated)
(ResourceWise) In the race toward renewables, new innovations continue to move the dial forward toward achieving our energy goals while decreasing carbon output. One of the most exciting developments in this space is from a substance known as biochar. What is Biochar? In
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Global Fuel Crunch Raises the Stakes for US Renewable Diesel Exports
(ResourceWise) Surging feedstock prices have pulled US renewable diesel producer margins down from recent highs. Even so, plants remain far more profitable than they were before March. According to a Prima CarbonZero analyst report, Gulf Coast producers utilizing domestic used cooking oil
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Conversion Kits: What Drivers in France Need to Know
(The Connexion) Conversion kits are available at a leading supermarket from €690 -- An offer by supermarket giant E.Leclerc to install ethanol conversion kits from €690 -around €100 cheaper than most competitors - is likely to attract renewed interest as petrol prices
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Asean’s Biodiesel Push Fuels Palm Oil Rally, but Will SGX-Listed Players Gain?
by Benicia Tan (Business Times) ... A crude oil supply shortfall from the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz has accelerated biodiesel mandates in South-east Asia, driving up crude palm oil (CPO) prices and lifting Singapore Exchange-listed plantation stocks. ... Following the
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
First RSPO China Members’ Day Strengthening Momentum for Sustainable Palm Oil
(Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) The first China Members’ Day of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) was successfully held in Shanghai. The event was jointly hosted by China Quality Certification Centre (CQC) and the RSPO Secretariat, bringing together
May 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Nominations Open: Rising Star Awards 2026 DEADLINE July 22, 2026
(Tech Briefs) Women remain underrepresented in engineering, but their impact has never been more powerful. Across industries, women engineers are breaking barriers, shaping innovation, and redefining what leadership looks like in STEM. Launched in May 2026, Rising Star Awards has entered its
May 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Herald Interview: ReFeed Builds Jet Fuel Supply Chain from 'Liquid Gold' Waste Oil
(Korea Herald) Biofuel firm's Vietnam foothold sets stage for sustainable aviation fuel opportunity -- The future of aviation fuel may turn less on how it is produced than on how its raw materials are collected, according to ReFeed CEO Lee Chung-ho. The company
May 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Zimbabwe Trials Ethanol-Diesel Blend
(Sunday Mail/Bulawayo) Zimbabwe has begun formal research and trials into blending diesel with ethanol, signalling a potential shift in the country's energy strategy as Government moves to cushion consumers from rising fuel prices and reduce reliance on imports. The trials, being conducted
May 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Scientists See Trump's Firing of the National Science Board as an Attack on Research
by Scott Neuman and Katia Riddle (NPR) The White House abruptly dismissed the entire board overseeing the National Science Foundation, informing each of its 22 seated members in a terse email on Friday (April 24, 2026) that they had been "terminated, effective
May 04, 2026 Read Full Article
U of A Chemist Turns Ocean Water into an Abundant Hydrogen Source
by Michael Brown (University of Alberta) Patented technology now licensed by a Canadian company could change how the world powers everything from heavy industry to remote communities. -- University of Alberta chemistry professor Steve Bergens looks at the saltwater and the energy
May 04, 2026 Read Full Article
USDA’s New Guidance Portal Includes Biotechnology Guidance
by Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton (Bergeson & Campbell) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on April 7, 2026, the creation of the USDA Guidance Portal, an online searchable, indexed database that contains guidance documents issued by USDA and
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Brazil Corn Ethanol Clears IMO Regulatory Step for Maritime Use
by Ana Mano (Bloomberg) Brazil said its corn ethanol passed a significant regulatory step from the International Maritime Organization, giving the country an edge against the US and other competitors in the race to provide biofuels for ocean vessel transportation.
May 04, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Section 45Z Tax Credits
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Graham Noyes provided a crucial regulatory and market update focusing on Section 45Z tax credits. The most newsworthy information is the publicly disclosed pricing data for 45Z Production Tax Credits (PTCs). Noyes revealed that 45Z PTCs
May 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Blog EU Move to Phase Out Soybeans as Biofuel Feedstock by 2030 Threatens $2.2 Billion in US Exports
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) A decision by the European Commission on April 10, 2026, to phase out soybeans as a feedstock for biofuels by 2030 could have broader implications for U.S. agriculture, according to a new report from USDA's
May 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Launch of Public Consultation on the State Aid Scheme for Biofuel Production Public comment DEADLINE approx. May 14, 2026
(Romania Ministry of Energy) The Ministry of Energy has put out for public consultation the State Aid Scheme to support investments in biofuel production, with an estimated total budget of 500 million euros, financed by the Modernization Fund, under Key Programme
May 01, 2026 Read Full Article
High Diesel Costs Draw Attention to Ethanol Engine Projects
by Eliane Silva (Globo Rural — Ribeirão Preto/Valor International) ... At Agrishow in Ribeirão Preto (São Paulo)—Latin America’s largest agricultural technology fair—some of the industry’s leading manufacturers presented ethanol engine projects currently under development. ... Although visitors can already see these innovations, the
May 01, 2026 Read Full Article
QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Angie Craig
I do not believe that we will see a vote on E15 come to this House floor, that standing down on E15 was walking away from our family farmers. -- House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (D-MN 2nd) READ MORE
May 01, 2026 Read Full Article
House Bill Targets Unleaded Avgas Education
by Matt Ryan (AvWeb) Proposed legislation would require FAA to provide guidance on fuel approvals, compatibility and availability. -- U.S. Reps. Don Beyer, D-Va., and Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., have introduced legislation that would direct the FAA to establish an education program on
May 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Biochar Unlocks Cleaner Hydrogen Production by Overcoming a Key Fermentation Barrier
(Shenyang Agricultural University/EurekAlert!) A new study reveals how a simple, low-cost material could significantly boost the production of clean hydrogen fuel from waste. Researchers have demonstrated that biochar, a carbon-rich material made from biomass, can overcome one of the biggest challenges
May 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Mexico Would Require 84,000 Barrels of Ethanol per Day if It Approves Its Use at 10%.
by Diana Gante (Expansión (Google Translation)) The demand for gasoline in Mexico is around 842,000 barrels per day, but if 10% ethanol is added, it would be reduced to 758,000 barrels per year. -- The debate over increasing the use of ethanol
May 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Fastmarkets Launches European Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) FOB Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp -- Outright and Premium Prices: Pricing Notice
(Fastmarkets) Fastmarkets is expanding its renewable fuels coverage with the launch of new European HVO price assessments for four different product categories: HVO (Crop), HVO (UCO), HVO (Tallow) and HVO (POME), effective Thursday April 30, 2026. The European Union latest iteration of
May 01, 2026 Read Full Article
GPS Renewables Launches India’s First Ethanol-to-Jet SAF Project
(Manufacturing Today) GPS Renewables has begun construction of India’s first Ethanol-to-Jet Sustainable Aviation Fuel plant at NTPC’s Green Hydrogen Hub in Andhra Pradesh. The project aims to turn ethanol into clean jet fuel, marking a major step towards low-carbon aviation and
May 01, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Castlerock Biofuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Castlerock Biofuels, co-founded by Castlerock Green Energy, announced a significant strategic collaboration with Ensyn Corporation. The most newsworthy aspect of the presentation is Castlerock Biofuels securing exclusive rights to utilize Ensyn’s groundbreaking Rapid Thermal Processing (RTP®)
May 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Bioeconomy Seen as Next Major Growth Market for U.S. Ag
by Kellan Heavican (Brownfield Ag News) ... John Bode, president and CEO of the Corn Refiners Associations, says farmers and the ethanol industry will play in the sector. “Just about anything that can be done with petrochemicals or plastics, can be
May 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Record US Biofuel Targets to Test Biodiesel Industry after Slow Year
by Siddharth Cavale and Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) EPA mandates require 60% biomass-based diesel production increase, risking credit market volatility if unmet; Industry leaders warn supply, feedstock, and capacity challenges may hinder meeting targets; Analysts and EIA forecast potential deficits, with actual output lagging
May 01, 2026 Read Full Article
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