(LuxHyVal/enoblog) ... Luxembourg Hydrogen Valley (LuxHyVal) is a project aimed at producing renewable hydrogen in Luxembourg using renewable electricity. Following Enovos’ Final Investment Decision (FID), LuxHyVal is now moving from the planning phase into the implementation phase. Engineering and construction activities can now
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Back TO HOMEBiofuels from Polish Fields. ORLEN Develops Cooperation with Science and Agriculture.
(ORLEN (Google translation)) ORLEN has begun collaborating with the Poznań University of Life Sciences on a project to develop optimal conditions for growing camelina (Camelina sativa) for biofuel production. This initiative supports the development of a domestic supply chain for
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SunGas Announces Cessation of Beaver Lake Biofuels Project
(SunGas Renewables) SunGas Renewables Inc. (“SunGas”) announces that it will cease further development of the Beaver Lake Biofuels project (“Beaver Lake”), a proposed wood fiber-to-low carbon methanol facility in Central Louisiana near Alexandria. Beaver Lake’s design contemplated the integration of three SunGas
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Braya Renewable Fuels Celebrates First Sale of Renewable Diesel for the Canadian Market
(Braya Renewable Fuels) Braya Renewable Fuels (Braya) celebrated an exciting milestone for the Come By Chance refinery when it completed its first sale of renewable diesel for the Canadian market. The sale of 100,000 barrels of renewable diesel to a Canadian customer
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Algae Projects Utilizing Carbon Dioxide – Foster Photosynthesis and Carbon Sequestration
by Sam A. Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics) ... On the other hand, algae today in greenhouse gas emissions reduction efforts and biofuel production via algae growth are significant; where algae support environmental improvement (via CO2 sequestration) and supports biofuels, which should be
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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Defense Aviation SAF Offtakes
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Department of Defense consumes 4.6 billion gallons of jet fuel annually, offering unparalleled scale and sovereign credit that could anchor first-of-a-kind (FOAK) SAF projects. However, developers face structural hurdles, including annual budget cycles, short-term contracts,
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5 Cave-Men Explain Sustainable Marine Fuels (Because Every Energy Transition Eventually Becomes an Argument about Beads)
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Today, the debate is ... about marine fuels, hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, biofuels, batteries, carbon intensity, supply security, infrastructure, and cost. Yet the underlying question remains remarkably unchanged. What sustains? Not merely what is sustainable in theory,
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A US Federal Policy Roadmap Scaling Technology-based CDR
(Carbon 180) Scaling Technology-based CDR: A US Federal Policy Roadmap provides federal policymakers with a suite of policy proposals to accelerate the deployment of technological carbon removal in the near-term and enable responsible growth over the long-term. Scientists agree that we
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California Clean Air Day (October 7, 2026) Microgrant Application Open DEADLINE July 17, 2026
(Coalition for Clean Air) Funding of up to $1,000 is available to make California Clean Air Day a success in your community. Please complete this grant application for potential funding for your local event or activity. To be eligible for funding,
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Open Call for Evidence: SAF Mandate: SAF Supply and Industry Certainty in an Evolving Market DEADLINE July 28, 2026
(U.K. Department for Transport) Seeks industry views on the supply of advanced non-HEFA (including PtL) SAF and the issue of tankering. -- This call for evidence seeks views and evidence from industry on the availability of future non-HEFA SAF supply once the
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£219 Million to Power Britain's Green Aviation Revolution
(U.K. Department for Transport and Keir Mather MP) £219 million boost for sustainable aviation fuel to cut emissions and back UK innovation and jobs. £93 million available now for pioneering UK companies to develop and scale up sustainable aviation fuel production to make
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Federal Government Task Force Report Names National BDO Zone Scale-Up as Priority Action for Canada’s Forest Sector Transformation
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) Ecostrat Inc. and the BDO Zone Initiative today welcomed the release of the Canadian Forest Sector Transformation Task Force’s Final Report, Canada’s Transformed Forest Sector: Competitive. Resilient. Relevant., which names the national scale-up of BDO Zones
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Powering the Digital Age: Data Centers, AI Growth, and the Role of Backup Power
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) ... Between primary power and backup generation sits a critical layer: battery-based systems, commonly referred to as uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). These systems serve as a bridge in the event of power disruption. Their role is
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Team M3 Maintenance Managers Meeting --- August 10-13, 2026 --- South Sioux City, NE
The Team M3 event is a collaborative network of maintenance managers and plant professionals focused on improving reliability, efficiency and best practices across the ethanol industry. Through peer networking, technical learning and vendor engagement, the event helps maintenance teams stay
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Sustainable Fuels Summit: SAF, Renewable Diesel and Biodiesel --- June 14-16, 2027 --- Omaha, NE
SAVE THE DATE 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
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International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo --- June 11-13, 2029 --- Omaha, NE
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International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo --- June 21-23, 2028 --- Kansas City, MO
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International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo --- June 14-16, 2027 --- Omaha, NE
SAVE THE DATE Now in its 43rd year, the FEW provides the ethanol industry with cutting-edge content and unparalleled networking opportunities in a dynamic business-to-business environment. As the largest, longest running ethanol conference in the world, the FEW is renowned
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Carbon Capture & Storage Summit --- June 14-16, 2027 --- Omaha, NE
SAVE THE DATE 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
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2026 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo Showcases Innovation, Insight and Industry Momentum
(BBI International/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The 2026 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) concluded after three days of education, networking and collaboration that highlighted the ethanol industry's continued commitment to expansion, innovation and operational excellence. Produced by Ethanol Producer Magazine and organized
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Closing the Carbon Cycle: Unraveling the Roles of Light and Heat in CO2 Photocatalysis
by Yasuo Izumi (Chiba University) Researchers reveal how photocatalytic and photothermal processes work together to enhance CO2-to-CH4 conversion Photocatalytic conversion of carbon dioxide to methane offers a promising route for carbon recycling, but its low efficiency and unclear mechanisms limit its practical
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Exolum Begins Operations at Madeira Airport and Will Invest More than 4.5 Million Euros in Expanding Its Facilities
(Exolum) ... The project will be developed in several phases and will include the construction of new tanks, the progressive modernization of existing facilities, and the implementation of advanced control and safety systems. This investment will increase the airport's fuel autonomy
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ORLEN Invites Customers to Participate in LNG and BioLNG Market Demand Survey
(ORLEN) ORLEN has launched a market demand survey for small-scale LNG and bioLNG, inviting business partners to share information that will support the planning of future infrastructure and commercial offerings. The Company aims to gather insights into projected volumes, preferred delivery
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American Airlines and Google Sign Record-Breaking Sustainable Aviation Fuel Agreement
(American Airlines) American Airlines and Google today (June 9, 2026) announced a record-breaking agreement for sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc), representing the largest publicly announced SAFc agreement between an airline and a single corporate customer to date. The new agreement will
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U.S. Endowment Launches Funding Opportunity to Assess Closed Wood Products Facilities for Bioenergy Development DEADLINE August 6, 2026
(U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities/Crawford/EIN Presswire) New initiative offers up to $500,000 to test the renewable energy and economic potential of idled industrial sites in forest-dependent regions -- The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities today launched a Request for Proposals
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Ocean Visions Launches Tool to Advance Seaweed as Climate Solution
(Ocean Visions) Digital road map outlines priority actions needed for seaweed to support decarbonization across multiple sectors -- Ocean Visions today (June 9, 2026) announced the launch of its Seaweed-Based Products for Decarbonization road map, a first-of-its-kind digital resource designed to help guide the responsible
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Beyond RNG: The Renewable Natural Oil (RNO) Era Is Beginning
by Moji Karimi and Marcio Silva (Cemvita/Biofuels Digest) How the waste-to-energy industry is evolving from single-molecule outputs to intelligent carbon optimization The Carbon Value Problem Nobody Talks About For more than a decade, the waste-to-energy industry has operated from a remarkably consistent playbook:
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USDA Opens Application Period for FY 2027 Trade Promotion Programs DEADLINE August 14, 2026
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The USDA on June 10 announced it is now accepting fiscal year (FY) 2027 funding applications for five trade promotion programs, including those that support efforts to increase exports of ethanol and distillers grains. The specific
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Fueling Agriculture: Biofuels as the Catalyst
(S&P Global Energy) ... Agriculture stands at a crossroads -- Technology and innovation have enabled US farmers and ranchers to supply more food and fuel than ever before—a trend that promises to accelerate as artificial intelligence (AI) powers advances in seed technologies,
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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Cargo vs. Passenger SAF Demand
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) While passenger airlines drive headline sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) commitments, their inability to pass premium costs to price-sensitive travelers creates fragile demand. In contrast, cargo carriers like DHL and Amazon Air offer highly bankable offtakes by
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CALL FOR SPEAKERS BIOKET 2027 --- March 9 - 11, 2027 --- Strasbourg, France DEADLINE October 31, 2026
BIOKET continues its mission to accelerate the industrialization of bio-based innovations. We are pleased to announce that the next edition of BIOKET – The Bioeconomy Key Enabling Technologies Conference & Exhibition will take place in Strasbourg, France, from March 9 to
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CALL FOR PAPERS SAE International’s WCX™ World Congress Experience --- April 27-29, 2027 --- Novi, MI DEADLINE September 19, 2026
WCX™ 2027 convenes the global mobility engineering community to solve what’s next. From vehicle systems and propulsion to connectivity, automation, and materials, this is where engineers, OEMs, suppliers, and technical leaders align real challenges and real solutions. Produced by SAE International®,
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SAE International’s WCX™ World Congress Experience --- April 27-29, 2027 --- Novi, MI
WCX™ 2027 convenes the global mobility engineering community to solve what’s next. From vehicle systems and propulsion to connectivity, automation, and materials, this is where engineers, OEMs, suppliers, and technical leaders align real challenges and real solutions. Produced by SAE International®,
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8th European Conference Future of Biofuels --- October (27) 28-29, 2026 --- Gothenburg, Sweden
The evolving landscape of EU regulations, market dynamics, and technological advancements presents both challenges and opportunities for stakeholders in the biofuel industry. In response to these regulatory changes, the European biodiesel market is expected to navigate increasing volatility in vegetable
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Industry CCUS 2026 --- November (17) 18-19, 2026 --- Amsterdam, Netherlands
After the great success of our Industry CCUS 2025 Conference that gathered over 100 attendees from over 20+ countries, we are thrilled to announce the upcoming edition. The conference will take place on 18-19 November 2026 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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Argus Sustainable Marine Fuels Conference --- September 23-25, 2026 --- Houston, TX
Bringing together the market insight and decision‑makers shaping the next phase of marine fuel transition The maritime industry is at a critical turning point. Regulatory pressure is increasing, emissions targets are tightening and fuel strategies are evolving, yet progress across North
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CALL FOR SPEAKERS ACT Expo --- May 17-20, 2026 --- Las Vegas, NV DEADLINE September 10, 2026
The Largest Fleet Technology Show -- In just four days, you’ll get months of market intelligence distilled into practical strategies from the fleets, OEMs, shippers, and technology leaders shaping what’s next in freight movement and commercial transportation. Explore the innovations and trends
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ACT Expo --- May 17-20, 2027 --- Las Vegas, NV
The Largest Fleet Technology Show -- In just four days, you’ll get months of market intelligence distilled into practical strategies from the fleets, OEMs, shippers, and technology leaders shaping what’s next in freight movement and commercial transportation. Explore the innovations and trends
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S&P Global Energy Horizons Biofuels Outlook 2026 --- June 24, 2026 --- ONLINE
Before and After Iran: Reshaping the Biofuels Horizon -- The global biofuels landscape has experienced a fundamental shift. In conjunction with the launch of our revised long-term outlook for 2026, S&P Global Energy Horizons invites you to an exclusive webinar detailing
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Circularity Fuels Converts Raw Dairy Biogas to Jet Fuel in World First End-to-End Pilot
(Circularity Fuels/Business Wire) With projected commercial capital costs at roughly one-fifth of European SAF plants currently planned, Circularity offers airlines a low-cost path to mandated fuel volumes and a new revenue stream for farmers Circularity Fuels today announced it has completed the
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Clean Energy Begins Producing RNG at East Valley Cattle, One of the Largest Dairies in the Country
(Clean Energy) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE) has announced it has completed its eighth dairy renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility in Jerome, Idaho – one of the largest single-site dairies and RNG facilities in North America. East Valley Cattle
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Alchemity Receives Build our Future Award from Governor Moore
(Maryland Energy Innovation Institute) On June 8, 2026, Governor Wes Moore announced that the Maryland Department of Commerce has awarded 11 grants totaling nearly $7 million through the Build Our Future Grant Program. The recipients represent projects that will support innovation
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Clean Fuels’ Letter to President Trump Highlights Economic Benefits for Farmers, Rural Communities Flowing from RFS Rule
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Today, on the EPA-established effective date for the 2026-2027 Renewable Fuel Standard volumes, Clean Fuels Alliance America delivered a letter to President Donald Trump once again thanking the administration and EPA for the historic volumes. The letter
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From Cradle to Compliance: Managing Product Lifecycles as Sustainability Scrutiny Intensifies --- July 7, 2026 --- ONLINE
Every product your company makes has a carbon footprint. Until recently, though, almost no one was monitoring it. That is changing, and fast. Customers demand product-level emissions data before they sign contracts. The EU now charges a carbon price on imports
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Opinion: SAF’s Biggest Barrier Isn’t Fuel or Policy, It’s Airport Infrastructure
by Matthias Schnellmann (Metafuels/Aviation Week) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is no longer the technical gamble it once was. Production doubled between 2024 and 2025, reaching 1.9 million metric tons (634 million gal.). New pathways are maturing, and regulators have made adoption a legal
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The New Corporate Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0
(Science Based Targets initiative) The SBTi’s new flagship Standard has arrived, marking the next phase of the net-zero transition—from ambition to real-world implementation. Explore the updated Standard and register your interest to learn more about the Corporate Net-Zero Standard. The Corporate Net-Zero
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EPA Sends More California Waivers to the GOP Buzzsaw
by Alex Guillén (Politico Pro E&E News) Automakers would no longer face any federal or state tailpipe standards for greenhouse gases. -- EPA on Friday (June 12, 2026) submitted four more California air pollution rule waivers to Congress, where Republicans can use
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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bridging the FOAK to NOAK SAF Gap
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A “valley of death” stalls sustainable aviation fuel scale-up because lenders demand 18 to 24 months of operating data from a first-of-a-kind (FOAK) plant before financing a second facility. This waiting period disperses engineering teams and
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India Waives Excise Duty on Petrol with Higher Ethanol
by Nidhi Verma in New Delhi and Mrinmay Dey (Reuters) India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, on Wednesday (June 10, 2026) abolished excise duty on petrol blended with higher levels of ethanol. Petrol containing 22% to 30% ethanol will be
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Innovation Paves Way to Make ‘Clean’ Chemicals, Plastics and Food Using Solar Energy
(Queen Mary University of London) Integrated solar reactor uses sunlight, water, CO2 and engineered bacteria to grow biomass in a single beaker -- A new study led by Dr Lin Su of Queen Mary University of London, published today (May 19, 2026)
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BIMCO Adopts Biofuel Clause to Support Transition to Low-Carbon Fuels
(BIMCO) BIMCO has adopted a Biofuel Clause for Time Charter Parties to address legal and operational challenges as the use of low-carbon fuels in shipping increases. As the shipping industry decarbonises, regulatory frameworks reshape companies’ fuel strategies. The integration of biofuels into
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The Digest's 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to 45Z Tax Credits
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The short duration of the 45Z clean fuel production credit, even with its extension to 2029, creates a structural mismatch with the multi-decade horizons required for sustainable aviation fuel project finance. To bridge this gap, capital
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ADM Ethanol Lawsuit Nears Key Ruling
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) ADM Ethanol Class-Action Approaches Turning Point After Fifth Exclusion Motion -- A federal judge in an ongoing class-action lawsuit against Archer Daniels Midland may be getting closer to rendering a final decision on whether to allow
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EBRD Helps HoSt Group Boost Biomethane Production in Latvia
by Nigina Mirbabaeva (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) EBRD lends €26 million to Next Biogas, a subsidiary of HoSt Group from the Netherlands; Loan to finance the acquisition of an existing biogas plant and its conversion into a biomethane production facility; Biomethane supports
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Launch of Green Fuels Accelerator to Fast Track Commercial-Scale Low Carbon Liquid Fuels
by Fraser Thompson (Cyan Ventures) Launch of Green Fuels Accelerator to Fast Track Commercial-Scale Low Carbon Liquid Fuels Seven low‑carbon liquid fuel projects selected for targeted commercialisation support Finance, regulatory and offtake advisory to accelerate final investment decisions Projects span multiple conversion technologies and
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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to SAF Offtake Contracts
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Sustainable aviation fuel offtake agreements have transitioned from narrative-driven sustainability purchases to commodity-grade fuel contracts underwritten by corporate treasurers. These contracts now serve as critical debt collateral to enable project financing. To achieve bankability, lenders require
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2026 Export Exchange --- October 15-17, 2026 --- Seattle, Washington
Export Exchange is a premier industry event sponsored by the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council, Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and Growth Energy, offering an unparalleled opportunity to connect and build relationships with members of the U.S. grains production and export
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California Carbon Capture Plan Draws Industry Cheers, Environmental Backlash
by Camille von Kaenel (Politico Pro Climatewire) The California Air Resources Board is under pressure to stabilize the nascent market for carbon capture after the loss of federal grants, but critics say the proposed rules could incentivize risky projects. -- As California’s first carbon
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HB26-1289 Modification of Certain Tax Expenditures
(Colorado General Assembly) Concerning modification of certain tax expenditures, and, in connection therewith, making and reducing an appropriation. Bill Summary: The act adjusts several state tax expenditures as follows: ... Repeals the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility tax credit, effective January 1, 2027; Establishes the
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Fact Check: The R Street Institute Blows It Again
(Renewable Fuels Association) Earlier today (June 12, 2026), the R Street Institute—a self-described “think tank whose work is grounded in liberty and freedom”—published an opinion piece (heavy emphasis on “opinion”) on ethanol policy. It’s a real doozy, chock full of myths
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45ZCF-GREET June 2026 Update
(U.S. Department of Energy) DOE Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation sent this bulletin at 06/12/2026 02:02 PM EDT -- 45ZCF-GREET June 2026 Update There has been a revision/update made to the 45ZCF-GREET model and user manual. Visit the 45ZCF-GREET webpage to
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Investors Raise $105m for Indian Green Hydrogen Project
(Global e-Fuels) Investors International Finance Corporation, Siemens Financial Services and Fullerton Carbon Action Fund have signed definitive agreements for a total amount of $105 million (€90.8 million) equity investment for Hygenco Green Energies, India’s green hydrogen solutions platform. This equity infusion will
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GreenH2Atlantic Hydrogen Project in Sines Obtains Environmental License
(EDP) Consortium moves into the next phase of analysis and integration of recommendations -- The GreenH2Atlantic project for the construction of a 100 MW green hydrogen production unit planned for the site of the former Sines coal-fired power plant, to be developed
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Topsoe Secures DKK 25 Million to Simplify Grid Access for Power-to-X Projects
(Topsoe) • Topsoe will partner with Aarhus University and PlanEnergi to address an important scale-up bottleneck for Power-to-X projects: Replacing the need for case-by-case evaluation of power grid integration with a standardized procedure. The project, PowerFactor, will focus on developing a more
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KLM, INERATEC, MB Energy and Hamburg Airport Operate Synthetic Kerosene Flight
(Global e-Fuels) KLM Cityhopper operated a flight between Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and Hamburg, Germany, using a 5% synthetic kerosene fuel blend – the first passenger flight in Germany to do so. The e-Sustainable Aviation Fuel (e-SAF) was produced by INERATEC, blended with
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Baker Hughes’ Fuel Flexible NovaLT™ 16 Gas Turbine Certified by RINA for Marine Propulsion
(Baker Hughes) Marine-validated NovaLT™ 16 gas turbine certified to operate on natural gas and up to 100% hydrogen; RINA Type Approval announced during Posidonia event in Athens, Greece RINA, the inspection, certification and consulting engineering multinational and Baker Hughes, an energy technology company,
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Senate Hearing Addresses E15 Legislation, 45Z Guidance
(Ethanol Producer Magazine) U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins reiterated support for E15 and confirmed that release of USDA feedstock guidance related to the 45Z clean fuel production credit is imminent during a June 10 hearing held by the Senate Agriculture Committee. During
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From Corn Fields to Cargo Ships, Ethanol Gains Early Traction as Marine Fuel
by Jeslyn Lerh (Reuters) Some major shippers start eyeing ethanol in future fuels mix; Abundant supply, relatively low prices can support adoption; Compatible with existing methanol-capable ship engines Shippers including Maersk and mining giant Vale are turning to ethanol as a marine fuel to
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Project SAVER CleanBlue: Seaspan and Hapag-Lloyd Complete First Methanol Retrofit
(Seaspan) Seaspan Corporation (Seaspan), a global leader in maritime asset ownership and management, and Hapag-Lloyd, a leading container liner, today announced the successful completion of the first of the five vessel conversions under their methanol retrofit program with the delivery of
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New Research Enables Methanol Use in Dual Fuel Marine Engines
(Oak Ridge National Laboratory) A dual-fuel combustion strategy developed in a Caterpillar marine engine at DOE’s National Transportation Research Center at ORNL shows methanol can efficiently power inland and coastal vessels. -- A dual fuel combustion system developed by Oak Ridge National
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ENGIE and European Energy Start Cooperation on Large-Scale Renewable Hydrogen Development in Denmark
(European Energy) – The project developed in Aabenraa Municipality, Denmark, will include up to 150 MW of electrolysis capacity, targeting operations around 2030. – It is intended to support renewable hydrogen demand in Germany and connect to the future Danish-German Hydrogen Backbone. –
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Lithuania Opens First Green Hydrogen Station
(Global e-Fuels) The Port of Klaipėda has opened Lithuania’s first green hydrogen and refuelling facility. The new station will supply green hydrogen for passenger vehicles, heavy-duty transport, ships and port operations. Development of the green hydrogen project started in 2023, with construction
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CCSA Calls on European Commission and British Government to Clarify EU-UK ETS Timeframes
(Global e-Fuels) The Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA) has issued a letter, along with 50 industry stakeholders, to urge the European Union and UK to provide greater clarity on timeline and key milestones for linking their Emissions Trading Systems (ETS). The
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European eSAF Coalition — Arcadia eFuels, INERATEC, Norsk e‑Fuel, SkyNRG, ZAFFRA
(SkyNRG/ChemXplore) • The Coalition asks EU institutions, national governments and NATO partners to make eSAF a strategic priority for energy security, competitiveness and defence readiness. It sets four priorities: recognise domestic sustainable fuel production as strategic, create bankable demand signals, bridge the
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AM Green Signs Preliminary Agreement to Build a Million-Tonne Green Ammonia Project in Southern India
by Rachel Parkes (Hydrogen Insight) Developer is already building similar sized project in Kakinada on east coast -- Indian green hydrogen developer AM Green has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a port in India’s far south to build a one-million-tonnes-per-year
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Indian Firm to Export Green Methanol for Bunkering in Sri Lanka
by Konica Bhatt (Engine) Agastya Green Fuels has planned a 1 million mt/year e-methanol production and export facility at Mulapeta Port in Andhra Pradesh, India. The project is expected to be developed over the next six years, Agastya Group chief executive Shashi
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New Consortium to Advance e-Fuel Green Corridor between Brazil and Belgium
(Global Maritime Forum) A new consortium facilitated by the Global Maritime Forum and RMI will work to establish a green shipping corridor between the Port of Açu in Brazil and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium. In addition to the port teams
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Delivery of ANTWERPEN Marks the Beginning of a New Fuel Era in the Maritime Industry
(Exmar) With the delivery of the Midsize Gas Carrier ANTWERPEN EXMAR is proud to say that this marks a very important milestone in low-carbon shipping. ANTWERPEN is the world’s first oceangoing vessel capable of transporting ammonia as well as using it
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World's First Order! Jiangnan Shipyard Delivers 93,000 Cubic Meter Liquid Ammonia Transport Vessel.
by Ye Wei (Xinmin Evening News/Shangguan News (Google translation)) To create the preferred vessel type for long-haul global green ammonia transportation. -- On June 10, the "IVY COVE", a 93,000-cubic-meter ultra-large liquid ammonia carrier built by Jiangnan Shipyard for Singapore's EPS shipowner,
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E15 Ethanol Fuel Blocked Despite Lack of Scientific Justification
(Legis1) A decades-old regulatory quirk is forcing Congress and the White House into an uncomfortable alliance and a fight with the oil refining industry over whether a corn-derived fuel blend can be sold at gas stations year-round. A Congressional Research Service
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Bayer Hopes to Speed up Biofuel Feedstock Plan Amid Iran War Energy Crunch
by May Angel (Reuters) Bayer (BAYGn.DE), opens new tab is hoping to speed up a plan to facilitate North American production of biofuel feedstocks like camelina in the wake of the Iran war, the drug-making and crop science giant said on Wednesday
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Railroads Prepare for Rising Ethanol Demand as Clean-Fuel Incentives Reshape US Production
by Andrew Joseph (Farms.com) ... Ethanol production plants are evaluating carbon-intensity reductions, feedstock strategies, and logistics changes that will influence how the ethanol fuel moves from the Midwest to coastal and export markets. Ethanol has long been one of the most rail-dependent
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Rewriting the RFS Playbook: The Impact of Final RVOs on Projected Biomass-Based Diesel Production and Imports for 2026-2027
by Todd Hubbs and Scott Irwin (Oklahoma State University/University of Illinois/farmdoc daily) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final “Set 2” rule establishing Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2026 and 2027 at the end
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AirPlant™ One Opens in Moses Lake: America's First Commercial E-Jet® Fuel Plant Begins Operations
(Twelve/PR Newswire) Alaska Airlines and Microsoft join Twelve to mark commercial operation of AirPlant One — the first plant in the United States to produce E-Jet fuel from CO2, renewable electricity, and water at scale. Twelve, a next-gen industrial company on a
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Rolls-Royce Just Pushed a Jet Engine to Full Take-Off Power on Nothing but Hydrogen, Something Never Done Before on an Engine This Size, and the Combustion Engine’s Death Sentence Suddenly Looks Shaky
by Luis Reyes (AutoNotion) ... Then Rolls-Royce and easyJet set some hydrogen on fire inside a jet engine at NASA’s Stennis Space Center, pushed the throttle to full take-off power, and handed combustion something that looks a lot like a stay
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Technip, Airbus, Safran and Tereos Form SAF Production JV
(Airbus) Technip Energies, Airbus, Safran and Tereos entered into an agreement to create Rebound, a joint venture to develop a large-scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production project at the Port of Dunkirk, in Northern France. The project will use the Alcohol-to-Jet (AtJ)
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FIEE SGR Finances the Construction of Naturmet’s First Three Biomethane Plants in Spain with €60 Million
(FIEE SGR) FIEE SGR, one of Europe’s leading private equity funds specializing in the energy transition, has secured a €60 million financing package to support the construction of Naturmet’s first three biomethane plants in Spain. The financing has been structured with
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First Advanced FAME Trades on Argus Open Markets Platform
(Argus Media/PR Newswire) Bulgarian producer Astra initiated a deal to buy Advanced Fame 0 fob ARA range from Italian company Adamant on Argus Open Markets (AOM) on 28 May, the first transaction for this grade since its launch on the price-discovery
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to SAF Feedstock Intelligence
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The sustainable aviation fuel industry faces an oligopoly risk as developers fiercely compete for a narrow set of highly visible, financeable feedstocks like used cooking oil. This perceived scarcity is often a visibility problem; uncharacterized alternative
June 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Yesterday’s Heroes: Looking beyond the Valley of Death at Hydrogen, Protein
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Every few years, a technology becomes the hottest act in town. Investors chase it. Journalists write about it. Conference organizers move it to the main stage. Consultants produce forecasts measured in trillions. For a while, it
June 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Japan Proposes Default GHG Emissions Scores for Brazilian Corn Ethanol and Thai Sugarcane and Cassava Ethanol
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) on April 17 released proposed default greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions values for Brazilian corn ethanol, Thai sugarcane ethanol and Thai cassava ethanol, according to a report filed
June 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Report from FEW 2026
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Renewable Fuels Association took the home field advantage at the Fuel Ethanol Workshop this year which was held in their own backyard in St. Louis June 2-4. In this edition of the Ethanol Report podcast, we hear
June 09, 2026 Read Full Article
MIT Energy Initiative Launches Study of Sustainable Fuels for Hard-to-Decarbonize Transportation
by Nancy W. Stauffer (MIT Energy Initiative) MIT experts will examine options for climate-friendly fuels for aviation, international shipping, long-haul trucking, and freight rail. Earlier this year, the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) launched a major study to examine the sustainable fuel options
June 09, 2026 Read Full Article
SAF Production Volumes Still Disappointing
(International Air Transport Association) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released estimates showing that global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production is expected to reach around 2.4 million tonnes in 2026, representing just 0.8% of aviation fuel use, at a cost to
June 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Odisha Advances Green Hydrogen Mobility Plan, Eyes Hydrogen Bus Network
by Bhagyashree Rhatwal (BioEnergy Times) Odisha has taken a major step towards developing a green hydrogen-based public transport system, with the state government reviewing plans to launch hydrogen-powered buses and establish its first green hydrogen ecosystem for urban mobility. A high-level meeting chaired
June 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Panipat Sugar Mill to Set up Haryana’s Largest Ethanol Plant with Rs 200 Crore Investment
(ChiniMandi) Panipat Sugar Mill is set to establish a new ethanol plant with a production capacity of 90,000 litres per day, making it the largest ethanol facility in Haryana. The project is expected to be built at an estimated cost of
June 09, 2026 Read Full Article
UK CAA Opens Applications for Hydrogen Aviation Research Programme
by Tiana May (Airport Industry News) The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has opened applications for a new phase of its Hydrogen Challenge programme, inviting organisations to participate in research and testing for the future use of hydrogen in aviation. The initiative
June 09, 2026 Read Full Article
UW Researcher Highlights Need for Hybrid Approach to Cellulosic Pretreatment
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) A researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has published a paper that demonstrates hybrid combinations of lignocellulosic feedstock pretreatment methods can achieve high glucose yields with reduced energy consumption. The literature review was authored by Nikunj
June 08, 2026 Read Full Article
$15 Million Lawsuit against Summit Carbon Solutions Proceeds toward Trial
by Clark Kauffman (Iowa Capital Dispatch) Three-day bench trial is now scheduled to begin June 15 -- ... In 2024, pipe manufacturer Welspun Tubular filed suit against Summit Carbon Solutions, claiming it had been commissioned by Summit to produce about 785 miles
June 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Rollins Touts Ethanol Exports, E15 during House Ag Committee Hearing
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the U.S. ethanol industry is heading in the right direction. “This year we’re going to have ethanol exports up 20% and corn exports up 22%,” Rollins said. “The world is opening
June 08, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Certification Capacity
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Verification capacity is a binding deployment bottleneck for the bioeconomy. While fuel production scales exponentially, auditor accreditation and registry throughput scale linearly. Fragmented global certification regimes further strain this limited capacity by forcing duplicate audits on
June 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Sunlight-Driven Coproduction of Hydrogen and Valuable Chemicals Achieved with 100% Selectivity Using Dual-Functional Sites
(Science China Press/EurekAlert!) Ultrathin porous CdS nanosheets decorated with Ru single atoms and S vacancies enable record-high performance for ethanol photoreforming -- As the world seeks sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels, converting renewable biomass-derived ethanol into hydrogen and valuable chemicals using sunlight
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
BHP and GCMD Trial Multi-Feedstock B100 Blend in an Existing Supply Chain
(BHP) BHP and the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) have blended biofuels from two distinct feedstocks—used cooking oil and waste animal fats —and introduced the lower-emissions marine fuel into a BHP-chartered bulk carrier as part of a pilot project. The BHP
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Feedstock Security
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) As bioeconomy projects scale, bankability has migrated upstream, making long-term, contracted feedstock supply a mandatory infrastructure requirement. Lenders now strictly require feedstock supply contract tenors to match or exceed the duration of project debt. With feedstock
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Jiangnan Shipyard Unveils New Nuclear Power Program in Greece
(Xinde Maritime) Jiangnan Shipyard makes another move in "nuclear energy shipping": this time it's not just one ship. According to Xinde Maritime Network, on June 2, Jiangnan Shipyard (Group) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, released a new concept
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
AM Green Plans to Build Green Ammonia Plant at Indian Port
(Manifold Times) Initiative also includes development of green ammonia handling, storage and bunkering infrastructure, pilot bunkering operations, safety procedures and training programmes, says VOC Port Authority. VO Chidambaranar (VOC) Port Authority on Friday (29 May) said it has signed a Memorandum of
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Final Investment Decided on the World's First and Largest Offshore LNG Liquefaction Facility in the United States – Contributing to a Stable Energy Supply through Upstream Participation in the LNG Supply Chain.
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (Google translation)) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (President: Jotaro Tamura, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter "the Company") has formally decided to invest in the United States' first floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) project, together with Delfin Midstream, Inc. , the
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
MPA and MSC Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Sustainable and Digital Maritime Development
(Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore) The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration in maritime decarbonisation, digitalisation, innovation, and manpower development. The MOU was signed
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
RFA Congratulates 2026 FEW Award Honorees
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association applauds the four industry leaders who received recognition at the 2026 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo today in St. Louis—all of whom represent RFA member companies. “Every year, the Fuel Ethanol Workshop honors men
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
The US Breaks Down the 'Blending Barrier' for E10 Gasoline, Moving Straight to E15.
(VietnamNet) USA - After surpassing the once-untouchable 10% ethanol limit, the US gasoline market is witnessing a historic leap forward with the explosion of E15. The numbers speak for themselves. For many years, energy policy analysts and U.S. oil and gas officials believed
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
How Energy Is Transferred in Photosynthetic Bacteria
(Riken) A structural analysis reveals how energy harvested from sunlight is moved to where it can power photosynthesis -- RIKEN researchers have found out how light energy harvested by pigments besides chlorophyll is transferred to the molecular site where photosynthesis occurs in
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
From Reducing Oil Imports to Farmer Prosperity: Sh. Hardeep Singh Puri Launches First Flex-Fuel Passenger Vehicle
(India Ministry of Petroleum and Gas) India among countries with lowest fuel price increase despite global crisis: Shri Hardeep Singh Puri -- If 50% of all new two-wheelers and four wheelers sold in India runs on Flex-Fuel, it can generate ₹12,403 crore
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Axens and Green Sky Capital Sign Collaboration for SAF Projection Facility in Egypt
(Axens) Axens announces its collaboration with Green Sky Capital for the development of a 200,000 tonnes per annum (200 KTA) sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) production facility in Egypt, set to become the first SAF production plant in Egypt and across Africa. The
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
FreshLinc and Gasrec Announce Plans for New Open-Access Bio-LNG Station in Spalding
(Garnett Keeler Gasrec) Gasrec and FreshLinc submit planning for the first public biomethane refuelling facility in East Anglia; The high-capacity site is set to launch later in 2026, opening up strategic coverage across Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk; FreshLinc will start transitioning parts
June 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Green Molecules Could Reduce Europe’s Energy Dependence by Half by 2040
(Moeve) According to Moeve’s report “Why does Europe Need Green Molecules?” in collaboration with PwC, green molecules could reduce Europe’s dependence on imported energy from 57% in 2024 to 28% in 2040 Green molecules—such as renewable hydrogen, second-generation biofuels, and biomethane—could replace
June 06, 2026 Read Full Article
AFPM Suing EPA over RFS ‘Set 2 Rule,’ This Administration’s Most Expensive Regulation
(American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers) The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) filed a lawsuit Friday in the DC Circuit court challenging the 2026-2027 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes finalized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in March. EPA’s “Set 2
June 06, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Asset-Class Graduation
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Graduating bioeconomy assets from grants and venture equity to senior commercial debt requires crossing the maturation threshold. This transition relies on three crucial preconditions: a repeatable Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) template, multi-deal lender education across a
June 06, 2026 Read Full Article
The Green Meth, Brown Field, Purple Stain & Amber Slash Bioeconomy Revival: What The Compass Shows Us
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... What do these successes have in common? -- That question led to The Compass. Not a report. Not a forecast. Not a collection of best practices. A field guide. Nineteen years of observation. Thousands of deployment
June 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Strong Market Signals
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Record-high Renewable Volume Obligations in the RFS Set 2, lucrative 45Z Production Tax Credits, continuously growing export demand and surging oil and gas prices highlighting the need for E15: The ethanol industry is in the
June 06, 2026 Read Full Article
North American Food, Ag Groups Call for USMCA Renewal
(Morning Ag Clips) USMCA, which went into effect in July 2020, requires that the three countries meet on July 1, 2026, to review the agreement -- Nearly 160 organizations representing the American, Canadian and Mexican food and agricultural value chains sent
June 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Focus: Wheat, Trash, and Sweet Potatoes: Brazilian Ethanol Is a Smorgasbord of Raw Materials
by Oliver Griffin, Diego Vara and Oliver Griffin (Reuters) Brazil's 'third wave' biofuel innovation expands to wheat, sweet potatoes, and food waste; Sugarcane producers warn of overproduction with sugar prices near six-year lows; New feedstocks offer co-products like animal feed, with investments from
June 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Blog: Brazil's Ethanol Trade Barriers Cost US Producers Billions: USTR Responds with 25% Tariff Threat Public Comments DEADLINE July 1, 2026
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) The U.S. Trade Representative is set to levy a 25% tariff on Brazilian goods including ethanol, in retaliation for what the USTR has determined was an "unreasonable" burden placed on U.S. ethanol imports to Brazil. The
June 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Purdue Agricultural Engineers Harness Microbial Activity for Biofuels Production
by Steve Koppes (Purdue University) Converting aquaculture sludge with a natural microbial process into a viable renewable biofuel presents a mind-numbing chess match of biochemical variables. This process — anaerobic digestion — involves microbes operating in a no-oxygen environment. “Although the anaerobic
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Creative Enzymes Announces Upgrade of Industrial Enzyme Production Platform
(Creative Enzymes) Creative Enzymes, a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) focused on enzyme-related projects, today announced the upgrade of its industrial enzyme production platform. The new platform covers the entire workflow from feasibility assessment and strain development to large-scale
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Ohmium and InSolare Collaborate to Deliver a Multi-application Green Hydrogen Project for NLC India Limited
(Ohmium) Ohmium and InSolare Energy have announced their collaboration on a 4 MW capacity landmark green hydrogen project for NLC India Limited in Neyveli, Tamil Nadu. NLC India Limited is a pioneer in renewable energy development and continues to expand its
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Sunoil and BFT Convert Birjo II to Operate Fully on 100% Biodiesel
(Sunoil) In collaboration with BFT, Sunoil successfully converted the barge Birjo II to run on 100% biodiesel (B100). The conversion of barge to run on B100 marks an important step toward reducing emissions within inland shipping and demonstrates how existing barges
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Infrastructure Capital Entry
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Infrastructure capital is replacing venture funding in the bioeconomy, but only for assets demonstrating operational maturity. This transition requires one to two years of steady-state operations, repeatable asset templates, and investment-grade counterparties. Crucially, merchant exposure completely
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
How Renewable Fuel Producers Can Unlock Lower Emissions and Stronger Economics
by Milica Folić (Topsoe/Biofuels Digest) Topsoe’s integrated hydroprocessing and hydrogen technologies HydroFlex® and H2bridge™ offer fuel producers a pathway to lower emissions, reduced costs and greater feedstock flexibility Securing bankability and strong economics in renewable fuel production projects are of primary importance.
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Terra Mater BV and Hyperfuels LLC Expand Low-Carbon, Ethanol-Free Fuel Options for Marine Markets
(Terra Mater) Ethanol-free gasoline is the fastest growing product in the gasoline market. -- Terra Mater BV and Hyperfuels LLC today (June 2, 2026) announced at the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop a strategic collaboration to expand distribution of Terrox, a low-carbon, ethanol-free
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Saff the Mighty Hoop Jumper: What SkyNRG Teaches Us about Getting Steel in the Ground
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Once upon a time there was a daring and skillful hoop-jumper named Saff. No one could jump hoops like he. He could somersault through flaming hoops, sustainability hoops, carbon-intensity hoops. Children cheered him. Elders admired him.
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Rail Positioned to Support the Next Phase of Ethanol Growth
(The Greenbriar Companies/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Ethanol has long been an anchor commodity for the U.S. freight rail network, connecting production facilities in the Midwest with fuel markets across the country. Today, new federal incentives and emerging technologies are creating additional opportunities
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Gov. Reynolds Signs Bill Supporting Ethanol-Powered Ag Equipment
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill intended to expand the use of ag equipment fueled by higher ethanol blends. “Senate File 2493 eliminates the excise tax on fuels containing more than 85% by volume
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
The 180-Million-Acre Lock: Why U.S. Agriculture Remains Anchored to Corn and Soybeans
by Rhonda Brooks (AgWeb) From canola to hemp, recent history shows new crops only stick when margin and infrastructure line up for years—not seasons. -- ... Can U.S. farmers realistically transition significant acreage out of corn and soybeans? By the end of the
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
California’s Cap-And-Invest Program Gets Controversial Makeover Favoring Energy Companies
by Theodora Stankova (Climate Herald) California regulators have approved a sweeping overhaul of the state’s carbon market program, advancing a plan that supporters say will help contain consumer costs but that critics argue could deliver billions of dollars in benefits to
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Pour Point and Predictive Models for the Viscosity-Temperature Non-Linear Behaviour of Ternary Fuel blends for a compression ignition engine
by Trost, D., Polcar, A., Boldor, D., and Kumbar, V. (BioResources) Due to the ever-increasing consumption of fossil fuels, their impact on the environment, and the volatility of the market, it is advisable to use biofuels that can be produced locally from
June 01, 2026 Read Full Article
University of Birmingham Develops Low-Temperature Hydrogen Production Method
by Joseph Morton (Mugglehead Magazine) Researchers at the University of Birmingham have developed a new hydrogen production method that could significantly reduce the cost and energy demands associated with generating the clean burning fuel. The team said on Sunday that the approach
June 01, 2026 Read Full Article
India May Allow Multiple Ethanol-Blended Petrol Options at Fuel Stations: Report
(BioEnergy Times) India may soon allow consumers to choose from different ethanol-blended petrol variants at fuel stations, giving vehicle owners the option to select fuel based on engine compatibility, according to a report published by Mint on Thursday. The report said the
June 01, 2026 Read Full Article
OIL Green Energy and Hindustan Waste Treatment Seal JV for Bioenergy Push
(Indian Chemical News) The partnership will lead to the creation of a 50:50 joint venture company focused on compressed biogas -- In a significant step toward India’s clean energy transition, OIL Green Energy Ltd. (OGEL) and Waste Treatment Pvt. Ltd. (HWT) have signed
June 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Repsol Begins Large-Scale Production of 100% Renewable Fuels in Puertollano
(Repsol) • The new unit at the Puertollano Industrial Complex is Repsol’s second plant dedicated exclusively to producing 100% renewable fuels. Repsol has invested more than €130 million in this project, which is already producing renewable diesel for use in cars, trucks,
June 01, 2026 Read Full Article
JSW Steel Partners with Icelandic Firms to Advance Green Methanol Bioenergy Project in India
(BioEnergy Times) In a major boost to India’s clean fuel and bioenergy ambitions, JSW Steel has signed a strategic agreement with Bharatia and Carbon Iceland International to explore the development of a large-scale green methanol (eMethanol) project in India. The Memorandum of
June 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Hoku Energy’s “Daiichi Plant” Selected as Japan’s First New-Build 100% Hydrogen Power Project
(Fuel Cells Works) Hoku Energy K.K., the Japanese subsidiary of Hoku Infrastructure Limited (UK), is pleased to announce that its “Daiichi Power Plant” has been selected under the 3rd Long-Term Decarbonized Power Source Auction (LTDA) conducted in FY2025. This marks the
June 01, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant The Bio Base Europe Pilot
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant (BBEPP) accelerates the commercialization of industrial biotechnology by providing an open-access facility that bridges the gap between lab-scale development and commercial production. Scaling up is BBEPP’s core expertise, offering a
June 01, 2026 Read Full Article
UFOP Warns EU Classification of Soy as High-ILUC Feedstock Does Not Help Primeval Forests but Instead Harms Production
(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) ... The Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e. V. (UFOP) fears that the European Commission’s plan to classify soybeans as a high indirect land-use change (ILUC) feedstock will result in massive collateral damage to soybean