(Montana Renewable/Calumet/PR Newswire) Montana Renewables, LLC (MRL) is proud to have collaborated with Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. and its partners as the exclusive fuel supplier for recent low emissions testing on the Gulfstream G800 aircraft. MRL provided MaxSAF® to fuel the aircraft
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Back TO HOMEThe Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to the DOE LPO Pipeline
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Following the Inflation Reduction Act, the DOE Loan Programs Office (LPO) transformed into the bioeconomy’s primary sovereign anchor lender. An LPO conditional commitment powerfully crowds in private capital by validating project viability. However, surging application volumes
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Korea Shipping Association Obtains 'ISCC-EU' Certification for Distribution of Eco-friendly Ship Fuel
(Korea Shipping Association (Google Translation)) Establishing a low-carbon ship fuel supply chain -- On July 2, the Korea Quality Foundation held the ISCC-EU Trader certification award ceremony. The Korea Shipping Association (KSA, Chairman Lee Chae-ik ) announced that it has finally obtained the
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
FuelEU Maritime in Practice: Progress, Challenges and Opportunity
(Peninsula) As regulations evolve, new commercial pathways are emerging. -- As the first FuelEU Maritime compliance cycle gets underway, the industry is entering a new phase of both complexity and opportunity. At Peninsula, recent developments highlight how regulatory change is not only reshaping
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Peninsula and ITOCHU Establish Joint Venture to Advance Ammonia Bunkering in Europe
(Peninsula) Driving the next phase of maritime decarbonisation. -- Peninsula, the leading hybrid global marine energy supplier, today announces the establishment of I&P Marine Ammonia Ltd. (IPMA), a joint venture with ITOCHU Corporation, to accelerate the development of ammonia marine fuel bunkering
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Grimaldi Presents the New Car Carrier Grande Istanbul in Türkiye
(Grimaldi Group) The ammonia-ready vessel showcases the Group's continued investment in sustainable maritime transport and reinforces its long-term commitment to the Turkish market. Naples/Kocaeli, 3 July 2026: This morning the Grimaldi Group presented its state-of-the-art vessel Grande Istanbul during a ceremony held
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical and ACME Group Sign Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Green Methanol
(Mitsubishi Gas Chemical) Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (MGC; Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshinori Isahaya) is pleased to announce that on July 2, 2026, it entered into a purchase and sale agreement (hereinafter “the Agreement”) with ACME Group. In connection
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
CRI Delivers World’s Largest E-Methanol Reactor
(Carbon Recycling International) Carbon Recycling International (CRI) has recently delivered the largest of its kind e-methanol reactor for the Liaoyuan E-Methanol Project in Jilin Province, China. Delivery and successful installation of CRI’s proprietary methanol converter reactor is a major construction milestone.
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
The Next Evolution of Hybridized Reactor Design and Co-digestion --- July 21, 2026 --- ONLINE
Explore the next evolution of anaerobic co-digestion in an upcoming Biomass Magazine webinar featuring Erik Anderson, Ph.D., Anaerobic Digestion Practice Lead at SCS Engineers, and William Charlton, President of Digester Doc. Building on proven commercial applications, this session will highlight
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
India SAF Conclave & Awards 2026 --- September 28-29, 2026 --- Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India
Catalysing Global SAF Commitment — two high-impact days of policy dialogue, technology showcases, investment opportunities and industry collaboration shaping India's net-zero aviation future. India's Most Influential SAF Platform India SAF Conclave & Awards 2026 is the nation's most comprehensive platform dedicated to
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Ohio Governor Signs Carbon Capture Bill into Law to Expand Market Opportunities for Ohio Corn
by Erin Anderson (Brownfield Ag News) Luke Crumley with Ohio Corn and Wheat says the legislation recently signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine could help expand market access for Ohio-grown corn. “Many of our ethanol plants can take advantage of this
July 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Making Carbon Work Beautifully: Carbeau and the Winter Molecule
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... a growing number of scientists and entrepreneurs are asking something far more interesting: What is the most valuable thing this carbon could become? Among the companies leading that conversation is Carbeau, the new company spun out
July 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Vietnam Explores Sustainable Aviation Fuel Development at International Conference in Hanoi
(Global Centre for Green Fuels/PR Newswire) Ministry of Construction and Global Centre for Green Fuels convenes policymakers, aviation regulators, airlines, fuel suppliers and technology providers to discuss SAF policy frameworks, market development and investment opportunities. Policymakers, aviation regulators, airlines, fuel suppliers, technology
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
2026 Market Brief
(The State of Sustainable Fleets) Powertrain Diversification Defines Fleet Resilience Through Uncertainty -- The 2026 Market Brief arrives as commercial and public fleets navigate what many consider the most complex operating environment in history. A prolonged freight recession, federal policy reversals
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
From Paddock to Plane: GrainCorp Outlines Pathway for Australia’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Future
(GrainCorp) GrainCorp has today (July 6, 2026) released a new white paper highlighting Australia’s readiness to build a domestic Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) industry, as the Federal Government prepares to consult on a demand-side measure to stimulate investment in refining capacity. Titled
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Biomethane Used in the Transport Sector with a Guarantee of Origin for the First Time in Portugal
(REN) Rede Eléctrica Nacional S.A., in its capacity as a Guarantees of Origin Issuing Entity (EEGO), has registered the first certification of Guarantees of Origin (GO) for biomethane intended for the transport sector. With this operation, the company G3 | Go
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
How to Convert Your Car or Truck into a Flex-Fuel Vehicle
by Brad Brownell (Jalopnik) ... You may have also seen that E85 has an attractively low price attached to it, particularly if you live in the American Midwest, where the cost of a gallon of E85 is often more than a
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Regulatory Agenda Released by the White House Office of Management and Budget on July 3 -- U.S. Department of the Treasury Plans to Issue Final 45Z Regulations in November 2026.
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... U.S. Department of the Treasury currently plans to issue final 45Z clean fuel production credit regulations in November 2026. Information on Treasury’s 45Z rulemaking process is one of hundreds of regulatory actions summarized in the
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
How Energy Security Concerns Are Driving Biofuels Boom
by Anuradha Raghu, Elizabeth Elkin, Rakesh Sharma and Eko Listiyorini (Bloomberg/MSN) Demand for biofuels has been growing in many parts of the world. Governments, particularly those in countries with big farming sectors, have viewed crop-based fuels as a way to support
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bridge Financing
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) First-of-a-kind (FOAK) bioeconomy plants face a critical 12-to-24-month funding gap between mechanical completion and commercial operations. Construction lenders exit at commissioning, while permanent lenders require verified operating data before underwriting debt. Without revenue, this unfunded “ramp
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Great Octane Hunt
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Diges) Being an account of a curious inquiry into the true nature of renewable octane. -- ... “Gasoline,” Holmes replied, “is merely the carrier. Octane is the quality every engineer is desperately trying to purchase.” Outside, a hansom
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Anticipatory Governance for Responsible Innovation in Synthetic Biology
(Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) This paper examines how OECD countries are adapting governance frameworks to support responsible innovation in synthetic biology. Using the OECD Framework for Anticipatory Governance of Emerging Technologies as an analytical lens, it reviews national strategies,
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
'No Such Offer Made': Centre Debunks Claims Bhutan Rejected India's E20 Petrol
(Times of India) The ministry of petroleum and natural gas (MoPNG) on Sunday dismissed reports claiming that Bhutan had refused to import India’s E20 petrol, stating that no such offer had ever been made by the country’s oil marketing companies (OMCs). Calling the claims
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Libanan Tells DOE: 5% Coconut Biodiesel Blend Recommendation Is Urgent
by y Ellson Quismorio (Manila Bulletin) A ranking congressman is prodding the Department of Energy (DOE) to quickly act on Department of Agriculture's (DA) endorsement of the immediate adoption of a five percent (B5) coconut biodiesel blend. According to House Minority Leader and
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
GHGP Urged to Unlock Renewable Gaseous Fuels Markets ahead of New Standard
(Bioenergy International) Aligning with the UK's London Climate Action Week’s ambition to deliver an inclusive and resilient net-zero transition, circa 90 global industry leaders have called on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) to recognise the environmental and climate benefits of renewable
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Menzies Aviation Signs MoU with FlyORO to Expand SAF Availability
(Menzies Aviation) Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FlyORO Technologies Pte. Ltd, to support sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) distribution. Menzies will use its experience in fuel operations and
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
B.C. Biofuel Use Reaches New Milestones, Demonstrating Economic Value of Low-Carbon Fuels
(Advanced Biofuels Canada) B.C. Reaches Nearly 4% Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Exceeding 2030 Requirement Five Years Early -- New data from British Columbia's Low Carbon Fuel Standard show that biofuels continue to deliver significant economic and climate value in the province, with renewable
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
FutureFuel Corp. Monetizes 2025 45Z Clean Fuel Tax Credits, Commits to 2026 Sale
(Future Fuel/Globe Newswire/Yahoo! Finance) FutureFuel Corp. (NYSE: FF) ("FutureFuel"), a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals and renewable biofuels, announced that it has finalized the sale of all its 2025 Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production and Small Producer Tax Credits to Freepoint
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
The European Methanol Summit 2026 --- October 14-15, 2026 --- Valencia, Spain
Now in its 5th edition, ACI’s European Methanol Summit 2026 connects senior decision-makers in-person at a defining moment for the sector. As regulation tightens, capital becomes more selective, and global competition intensifies, the conference will build on its momentum to
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Govt. Plans up to 15% Isobutanol Blending in Diesel
by Tushar Kelshikar (Moneycontrol/Team-BHP) Gadkari said that pilot demonstrations have already shown encouraging results. -- The government of India has outlined the next phase of its biofuel programme, aimed at reducing the country’s dependence on fossil fuel imports. Nitin Gadkari, Minister for
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
From 'Monstrously Stupid' to Mainstream Fuel: Has Ethanol Proved Legendary Charlie Munger Wrong?
by Subhankar Paul (Business Today) ... The picture has changed over the past two decades. Improved crop yields, more efficient fertiliser use, advances in ethanol plants, and greater reliance on natural gas and renewable electricity have significantly improved the industry's energy performance. Recent
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
UK Ministers Shift Sustainable Aviation Fuel Stance Following US Lobbying Tour
(Streamline) UK policymakers adjust Sustainable Aviation Fuel mandates following pressure from American agribusiness, balancing net-zero goals against supply realities. -- A recent diplomatic expedition to the United States has catalyzed a significant recalibration of the United Kingdom's environmental policy regarding advanced biofuels
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
India's Sugar Industry Likely to Exit Exports and Exist for Ethanol
by Quratulain Rehbar (Nikkei Asia) Biofuel push, climate stress drastically reshape world's former 2nd-largest sugar exporter READ MORE Related articles India likely won't export sugar for years as El Nino, ethanol squeeze supply (Reuters) Pak sugar in India? Millers hopeful despite trade ban as Delhi
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
UJ’s JENano Group Advances Green Hydrogen and Energy-Storage Technologies
by Charlotte Motinyane (University of Johannesburg Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment/Creamer Media's Engineering News) Researchers from the JENano Group at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) are advancing South Africa’s green hydrogen ambitions through integrated research spanning computational materials design,
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Metacon Granted Approximately SEK 111 Million from Klimatklivet for Hydrogen Production Reference Plant in Uppsala
(Metacon/PR Newswire) Metacon AB (publ) has been granted up to SEK 111 million in support from Klimatklivet to build a 10 MW electrolysis plant in Uppsala for local production of green hydrogen for use in industry and fossil-free and environmentally friendly
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
CSIR–NIIST, Hyderabad Startup Partner for Fruit Ethanol Production
(Press Trust of India/Siasat Daily) The initiative offers a sustainable solution for utilising surplus, unsold and processing-grade fruits that often remain underutilised or are lost due to their perishable nature. CSIR-NIIST on Thursday, July 2, said it has signed a Memorandum of
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Gov. Newsom Signs Sen. McNerney’s Bill to Boost Green Hydrogen, a Clean-Energy Gamechanger
(Office of California State Sen. Jerry McNerney (05)) Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday night signed Sen. Jerry McNerney’s SB 1350, groundbreaking legislation that significantly expands the use of green hydrogen, a clean-energy gamechanger. SB 1350 allows natural gas power plants to use hydrogen
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bio-Based Reverse Logistics
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bio-based product end-of-life claims—such as compostability or chemical recyclability—create significant legal and reputational liabilities when the required reverse logistics do not exist. Currently, fewer than ten percent of labeled products have accessible recovery infrastructure. To avoid
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Minnesota to Withdraw EV Mandate
(National Association of Convenience Stores) The decision is tied to a court case led by NACS and Minnesota retailers. -- Minnesota has agreed to entirely withdraw its EV mandate (Clean Cars rule), per a recently submitted Stipulation and Joint Motion sent to
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Summit Pipeline Moves Forward in Iowa
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) Summit Carbon Solutions Pipeline Gets New Path Forward After Iowa Permit Change -- While the Iowa Utilities Commission decided to keep a construction ban in place for the proposed Summit Carbon Solutions carbon dioxide pipeline, the
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
SB 253 Update: CARB Delays Reporting Deadline to November 2026 and Proposes to Clarify Requirements
(Sidley Austin) Companies preparing to comply with California’s Senate Bill (SB) 253 and submit their first required disclosures in August 2026 have received an update this week from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) that will delay reporting deadlines. On June
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Is a New Biofuel Opportunity Emerging on the High Seas?
by Cassidy Walter (Successful Farming) • Oceangoing vessels over 5,000 gross tons make up 85% of global shipping CO2 emissions, according to the International Maritime Organization. The Renewable Fuels Association estimates capturing 5% of the fuel market for ships that size would
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Workshop Descarbonização da Frota de Navios Brasileira --- July 16, 2026 --- São Paulo, Brazil
No dia 16 de julho de 2026, teremos um evento aberto, que integrará outros grupos de pesquisa e profissionais engajados no tema da descarbonização marítima. O encontro acontecerá nas instalações do Tanque de Provas Numérico (TPN - USP) e contará
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Seoul Biofuels, SAF Conference Supports Ethanol Demand Growth In South Korea
(U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council) The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC), in cooperation with U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA’s FAS) and the Korea Biofuels Forum, hosted the 2026 Seoul Biofuels & Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Conference in
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Closing the Gap Between Methane Measurement and Action: How Veritas Is Advancing Practical, Measurement-Informed Decision Making --- July 15, 2026 --- ONLINE
As expectations for methane transparency increase, organizations face a common challenge: collecting data is one thing, turning it into practical, confident action is another. Because methane emissions also represent natural gas product losses, efforts to identify and reduce them serve
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Transpetro Signs US$427M Contract to Build Four MR1 Vessels in Brazil
by José López (Inspenet) Expansion and modernization of Transpetro's fleet brings benefits to the Brazilian shipbuilding industry -- Transpetro signed a contract with the Rio Grande shipyard for the construction of four MR1 medium-range vessels intended for transporting oil and refined products
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Webinar: Q3 Biofuels Outlook: Iran War Implications
(ResourceWise) Get an expert market analysis on critical biofuels and feedstocks topics in the wake of the Iran War. What We Covered Supply-Demand Disruptions An analysis of how the Iran War is impacting supply and demand across global energy. Security of Supply Where and how biofuel
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
China's HVO Exports Overtake Biodiesel for the First Time
(ResourceWise) China reached an important milestone in May that could signal a broader shift in global biofuel trade. For the first time on record, the country exported more hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) than biodiesel (FAME) in a single month. While biodiesel remains
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Europe Adds 1 bcm of Biomethane Production, but Acceleration of Its Own Source of Renewable Gas Can Go Much Faster
(European Biogas Association) The European Biogas Association (EBA) today (July 1, 2026) unveils two major publications: the European Biomethane Map, developed in cooperation with Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE), and the Biomethane Investment Outlook. Together, they show a sector that continues to
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Zhejiang's Blue Whale Bioenergy Obtains China SAF Export Quota
by Ryan Wong and Daisy Xu (S&P Global) Blue Whale gains China SAF export approval; Company receives 305,000 mt annual quota; China now has six authorized SAF exporters Zhejiang's Blue Whale Bioenergy has successfully been placed on a SAF export whitelist by the Chinese
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Wet Coffee Grounds Turned into High-Grade Solid Fuel in Just 90 Seconds
(National Research Council of Science & Technology/EurekAlert!) A world-first flame plasma pyrolysis technology eliminates the need for pre-drying, turning moisture-laden organic waste into anthracite-grade biochar with industrial potential Addressing a Growing Waste Challenge Every year, global coffee consumption generates more than 10 million
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Joint Statement: After Yesterday’s (June 24, 2026) Welcome ITRE Committee Vote, the European Parliament’s Plenary Needs to Safeguard EU’s Strategic Soy Supply Chains
The European Biodiesel Board and FEDIOL welcome yesterday’s (June 24, 2026) ITRE Committee adoption of the important EPP-ECR Motion for Objection to Delegated Act 2026/2680. This delegated act threatens the viability of EU soy cultivation and processing based on a
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Agrinas Palma Nusantara and Pertamina Power Indonesia Forge Renewable Energy Partnership to Advance Indonesia’s Bioenergy Ambitions
(Palm Oil Magazine) State-owned enterprise PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara (Persero) has strengthened its commitment to supporting Indonesia’s renewable energy transition by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT Pertamina Power Indonesia (PPI). The partnership marks a strategic step toward accelerating
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
PowerCell Secures 4 MW Marine Fuel Cell Order Valued at SEK 50 Million
(Power Cell Group) PowerCell Group has secured a contract to supply fuel cell systems for two liquid hydrogen-powered cargo ships to be built by Norwegian LH2 Shipping AS. The contract, valued at approximately SEK 50 million, includes 4 MW of installed
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Fuel for Thought: LPG Report
(Lloyd's Register) In this key report in our “Fuel for thought” alternative fuels series we evaluate Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). -- We will explore the current state of LPG as a fuel for shipping. LPG is already a widely available fossil fuel
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Renewable Fuel Storage Infrastructure
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Insufficient storage tank capacity is the hidden bottleneck constraining renewable fuel commissioning at major U.S. refining centers, quietly causing volume curtailments and offtake disputes. Because shared storage is chronically under-provided by independent decision-making, producers cannot rely
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Reps. Barragán, Carter, Sr., and Senator Van Hollen Introduce Bill to Develop Next Generation of Clean Shipping Technology and Infrastructure
(Office of Representatives Nanette Barragán (CA-44)) Representatives Nanette Barragán (CA-44) and Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02), along with Senator Chris Van Hollen (MD), reintroduced the Next Generation Shipping Act. The legislation would create a $1 billion per year program through the
July 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Receives Order for Ammonia Fuel Handling System "MAmmoSS®" for Hitachi Zosen Marine Engines' Ammonia-Fired Marine Engine Plant.
(Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group (Google Translation)) ◆ Intended for use in land-based operation of ammonia-fired marine engines; ◆ Compatible with ammonia-fired marine engines from major licensors Everllence SE and WinGD. Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (President: Shin Ueda, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter referred to
July 04, 2026 Read Full Article
CSSC 711 Research Institute's Methanol-Powered Vessel Sets Sail for Europe!
(711 Research Institute of China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) (Google Translation)) Signing agreement for the world's first methanol dual-fuel cement carrier power system. -- Recently, the 711 Research Institute of China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) and Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard officially signed a
July 04, 2026 Read Full Article
The World's First Ammonia-Fueled Ocean-Going Vessel Completed Its Maiden Voyage and First Cargo Flight in Nanjing!
(Shipping Broker/Sina Finance (Google Translation)) On June 27, the world's first ammonia-fueled ocean-going vessel, the "Antwerp," departed from Qingjiang Wharf in Nanjing Jiangbei New Area, successfully completing its first voyage and first cargo loading operation since its official commencement of operations.
July 04, 2026 Read Full Article
IRH Global Trading and AD Ports Group Sign MoU to Advance Bunkering and Alternative Marine Fuels at Khalifa Port
(International Resources Holding) The MoU outlines potential collaboration across a range of areas, including the provision of bunkering services to vessels calling at Khalifa Port, the development of alternative fuel solutions such as Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), biofuels, and methanol, and
July 04, 2026 Read Full Article
NCGA Releases Demand Strategy for U.S. Corn’s Next 250 Years
(National Corn Growers Association) The National Corn Growers Association today released a new report outlining a strategy to secure new demand for American corn. As farmers face a projected fourth consecutive year of losses in 2026, NCGA is setting a course
July 04, 2026 Read Full Article
USMCA: Bilateral or Trilateral Trade -- Agriculture Seeks Certainty as US Pursues Separate Talks With Canada and Mexico
by Jake Zajkowski (DTN Progressive Farmer) U.S. officials from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative are expected to meet virtually with their counterparts from Mexico and Canada this week to launch the agreement's review process. "The Trump administration is expected
July 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Middle East Crisis Exposes Vulnerabilities in Global Hydrogen Supply Chains as Low-Emissions Alternatives Struggle to Ramp up
(International Energy Agency) Global markets for fertilisers, chemicals and refined products are facing significant disruption, highlighting the importance of diversified supply chains for hydrogen-based products -- The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted global production and trade in hydrogen-based products, exposing
July 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Can Clean Cooking Developers Convince Credit Buyers the Carbon Maths Add up?
by Ben Payton A 2024 study found cookstove projects over-estimated carbon benefits by 1,000%; Bangladesh project cut emissions reduction claims from 84% to 39% under new rules; Fears that conservative standards now exclude viable projects with real benefits; In Kenya, KOKO's 'D' rating made
July 04, 2026 Read Full Article
KBR's PureSAF Technology Selected by Keppel and Aster for Licensing and FEED for Asia's First Commercial-Scale Ethanol-to-Jet Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant
(KBR) KBR (NYSE: KBR) has been selected to provide technology licensing and Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) services based on its PureSAF℠ technology for the proposed Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) plant being developed by Keppel Ltd.’s (Keppel) Infrastructure Division and Aster Chemicals
July 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Deutsche Bank Invests in Sustainable Aviation Fuel with Lufthansa Group
(Lufthansa Group) Lufthansa Group and Deutsche Bank expand their sustainability collaboration; Deutsche Bank invests in the deployment of approximately 1,600 metric tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with Lufthansa Group; Estimated emissions reduction of approximately 5,500 metric tonnes of CO₂ compared to conventional
July 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia's 50% Biodiesel Blending Rate Takes Effect
by Bernadette Christina (Reuters) Indonesia's new 50% biodiesel blending mandate took effect on Wednesday (July 1, 2026), requiring a fuel blend of half palm-based diesel and conventional diesel known as B50, even as stakeholders await a revised biodiesel allocation from the
July 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Global Biofuels Alliance Inducts 15 Researchers from Global Universities, Awards US$15,000 Research Grants
(Global Biofuels Alliance/EIN Presswire) US$15,000 research grants awarded to inaugural cohort to strengthen international collaboration in sustainable biofuels -- The India-headquartered Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) has selected 15 early-career researchers from leading universities and research institutions across the world for its Global
July 03, 2026 Read Full Article
"They Are Using Ethanol In Racing Cars": Oil Minister Hardeep Puri
by Himanshu Shekhar Mishra (India News/NDTV) Puri defended the government's push towards greater biofuel blending while addressing the heavy financial toll on oil marketing companies amid recent global crude price volatility triggered by the Middle East crisis. Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri today
July 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Introducing the Farm Energy Analysis with Anaerobic Digestion (FEAAD) tool: Insights into farm-level energy, economic, and environmental analysis with comparative case studies
by Elmin Rahic, Siobhan Fathel, Jim Jordahl, Christine Costello (Journal of Environmental Management) • Introduces FEAAD, an open-source, Excel-based tool for integrated farm management. FEAAD integrates energy, GHG, NPK, and economic farm analysis. Anaerobic digestion transforms farms into net energy producers. Farm-level global warming potential is reduced by 28–60%. The
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Duties on Biodiesel Imports from Indonesia to Remain in Place
(U.K. Trade Remedies Authority) The UK Government has accepted the Trade Remedies Authority’s recommendation to keep current duties on biodiesel from Indonesia. -- The Secretary of State for Business and Trade has accepted the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA)’s recommendation to maintain current duties
July 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Iberdrola and bp Advance Green Hydrogen Development as a Key Enabler of Electrification
(Iberdrola) This initiative reinforces Iberdrola and bp’s commitment to developing new solutions to promote electrification -- Iberdrola España, the Iberdrola Group's subsidiary in Spain, and bp have received approval from Spain’s Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, through the Institute
July 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Díaz Ayuso Inaugurates the Water and Energy Innovation Center of the Community of Madrid with King Felipe VI
(Comunidad de Madrid (Google Translation)) The President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, has inaugurated the Canal de Isabel II Water and Energy Innovation Center with His Majesty King Felipe VI, within the framework of the commemoration of the
July 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Biogas and Biomethane: Mexico’s New Biofuels Law Sparks Growth
by Guillermo Gómez (Mexico Business) For many years, biogas and biomethane occupied a marginal position within Mexico’s national energy discussion. While other technologies attracted public attention and investment, the potential of organic waste remained largely underestimated, despite representing one of the
July 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Building the Feedstock Backbone for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(FatHopes Energy) FatHopes Energy and MotionECO today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership focused on the sourcing and long-term supply of second-generation biofuel feedstock to support Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production. The MoU exchange took place during
July 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Axens Acquires Methanol-to-Propylene (MTP™) Technology, Expanding Its SAF Portfolio
(Axens) Axens, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, announced that it has signed an agreement with Air Liquide to acquire its Methanol to Olefins technology portfolio, including the Lurgi Methanol-to-Propylene™. This addition expands Axens’ SAF portfolio through
July 03, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Multi-Feedstock Inbound Logistics
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Transitioning to multi-feedstock biorefineries introduces immense inbound logistics complexities that far exceed simple procurement. The true operational constraint lies in receiving, segregating, and rigorously testing diverse streams like used cooking oil, tallow, and distillers corn oil.
July 03, 2026 Read Full Article
2026 GWRCCC Annual Conference, Expo, Awards Luncheon --- October 22, 2026 --- Greenbelt, MD
Join GWRCCC for the 2025 Annual Conference, Expo, Awards Luncheon & Closing Networking Reception! Join GWRCCC for the 2026 Annual Conference, Expo, Awards Luncheon & Virtual Pre-Con! Join GWRCCC for the 2026 Annual Conference, Expo, and Awards Luncheon! The 2026 Annual Conference includes
July 03, 2026 Read Full Article
International Biogas Congress & Expo --- June 15-16, 2027 --- Brussels, Belgium
To provide ultimate market synergy, the 2027 congress is co-located with two other industry giants: The Biofuels International Conference & Expo The Sustainable Aviation Fuels Summit This powerhouse combined venue connects you directly with the broader low-carbon fuels value chain. Your pass unlocks
July 01, 2026 Read Full Article
E10 Biofuel Gets off to a Promising Start after One Month of Nationwide Rollout
(VNA/Vietnam Plus) Petrolimex supplied nearly 500,000 cubic metres of E10 biofuel during the first month of implementation, equivalent to its average monthly gasoline sales in the first five months of 2026. After one month of nationwide sales, E10 biofuel has shown encouraging
July 01, 2026 Read Full Article
CALL FOR SPEAKERS Venice 2026 - 11th International Symposium on Energy from Biomass and Waste --- November 23-25, 2026 --- Venice, Italy DEADLINE extended to September 3, 2026
The Symposium is organised by IWWG–International Waste Working Group with the scientific involvement of the Universities of Hamburg (DE), Kyoto (JP), Padova (IT), Queensland (AU), Rostock (DE), Tongji (CN), and Sultan Qaboos University (OM). The production of energy from alternative sources
July 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Tesco Ireland Partners with Certa to Accelerate Decarbonisation of Home Delivery Fleet with HVO Rollout
(Tesco Ireland) Tesco Ireland has taken a significant step toward lowering its transport emissions by transitioning 164 of its Grocery Home Shopping (GHS) delivery vans from diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), a renewable fuel that can reduce carbon emissions by
July 01, 2026 Read Full Article
ORLEN Launches HVO100 Sales on Slovak Market with Pilot in Bratislava
(ORLEN) ORLEN continues to expand its offering of low-emission fuels across European markets with the launch of HVO100 sales in Slovakia. The move marks another milestone in the Group’s strategy to reduce emissions from transport while broadening the availability of alternative
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Americans Living Near Biogas Facilities View Them Positively by a Wide Margin
(American Biogas Council) New polling finds residents view these renewable energy facilities as positive contributors to their communities, particularly for waste management, water quality, and support for farmers. Americans broadly support recycling waste using biogas capture systems, and those who live nearest
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Why Soil Carbon Markets Hinge On A Measurement Few Can Agree On
by Dara-Abasi Ita (Forbes) ... On June 24, Groundwork BioAg, an Israeli bio-agriculture company, announced the first verified carbon credits issued under Verra's VM0042 standard on American farmland: 19,568 units, third-party verified by SCS Global Services, with buyers already signed. The issuance
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Open Letter: E20 Ethanol Blends Are Needed to Enable EU Transport Decarbonisation
(ePURE) ePURE is among the signatories of an open letter calling on the European Commission to revise the Fuel Quality Directive to increase the current ethanol volume cap from 10% to 20% and raise the oxygen mass limit from 3.7% to
July 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Turning Food Waste into Carbon Captors
by Samuel Schlaefli (ETH Zurich) The removal of CO₂ from the atmosphere is considered an important tool in the fight against climate change – but has so far been an energy-intensive and expensive process. Now, researchers have developed a new method that
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The Biorefinery Domsjö Fabriker Wants to Strengthen Sweden's Supply of Liquefied Biogas, with Adven as Infrastructure Partner
(Domsjö Fabriker/PR Newswire) Domsjö Fabriker is moving forward with plans to further develop its existing operations at High Coast Innovation Park in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. The project has applied for a subsidy from Klimatklivet, Sweden's national climate investment programme, to upgrade biogas
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Strategic Biofuels Secures Pivotal Class VI Permit, Advancing Louisiana’s Next Major Clean Energy Project
(Strategic Biofuels/Business Wire) Permit advances first-of-its-kind project for 24/7 carbon-negative renewable power and permanent carbon storage -- Strategic Biofuels, a leading developer of carbon-negative electric power, has received its final Class VI Sequestration Well Permit from the Louisiana Department of Conservation and
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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Marine Biofuel Delivery
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) While marine biofuel demand is scaling rapidly, actual deployment is bottlenecked by last-mile delivery logistics rather than fuel availability. Mature hubs like Singapore and Rotterdam possess the necessary certified bunker barges, segregated tankage, and ISO-compliant blend
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New Poll: Americans Strongly Support RFS, Want Energy Independence
(Renewable Fuels Association) With Independence Day approaching and gas prices remaining stubbornly elevated, a new nationwide poll of more than 2,000 registered voters found a strong majority of Americans support the Renewable Fuel Standard and believe renewable fuels—like ethanol—play a key