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Trump Admin Advances Climate Reg Overhaul

by Sean Reilly (Politico Pro Climatewire) The move opens the door to revise a suite of rules clamping down on heat-trapping emissions, especially from the industrial and transportation sectors. -- EPA has taken its first public step toward revisiting the landmark 2009 determination that underpins most of the agency's climate regulations.

The move marks an introductory and pivotal step for the Trump administration to rewrite the foundation of a suite of rules that aim to clamp down on heat-trapping emissions, especially from the industrial and transportation sectors.

EPA on Monday sent the proposed rule, titled “Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and Motor Vehicle Reconsideration,” to the White House regulations office for a routine review, according to a notice posted on a government tracking website.

While the proposal’s contents were not made public, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin had targeted the endangerment finding in a list of planned regulatory rollbacks released in March.

At a congressional hearing in May, he suggested that the original Obama-era finding was flawed because it failed to consider the harm done by each of the half-dozen greenhouse gases deemed dangerous because they contribute to global climate change. READ MORE

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Excerpt from Aiken Gump: EPA faces scientific and legal barriers to challenging the endangerment finding.

First, scientific data on the impacts of GHGs on climate change has only increased since the original 2009 finding. Scientists can more readily link impacts attributable to anthropogenic climate change and the relative contributions of different sources for those impacts, undermining arguments that emissions reductions in one jurisdiction will not meaningfully “contribute” to addressing global climate change.⁹

Second, any decision against the findings would be immediately challenged in court. The findings have been upheld against various legal challenges over the years, with the Supreme Court declining to hear challenges to it as recently as December 11, 2023.¹⁰

Nevertheless, recent landmark decisions in the Supreme Court have demonstrated a willingness to deviate from precedent in matters of environmental regulations and otherwise. If challenged, these potential legal proceedings will present opportunities for engagement for environmental and industry groups to file amicus briefs or join likely challenges from Democratic states. READ MORE

Excerpt from Policy Integrity: EPA made the 2009 Endangerment Finding following the Supreme Court’s determinations that greenhouse gases are “air pollutants” under the Clean Air Act. The Supreme Court further clarified that “[i]f EPA makes a finding of endangerment, the Clean Air Act requires the agency to regulate emissions of the deleterious pollutant from new motor vehicles.” Consistent with this obligation, after making the 2009 Endangerment Finding, EPA then proceeded to issue regulations to limit greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles, and later from power plants, landfills, aircraft, and the oil and gas sector. Many of EPA’s greenhouse gas regulations, alongside the 2009 Endangerment Finding itself, are now in the crosshairs of EPA’s reconsideration.

EPA’s March 2025 press release emphasized that when EPA made the Endangerment Finding in 2009, the agency did not consider the costs of future regulations that would limit emissions. That’s true—but it is not evidence that regulatory costs went unconsidered. To the contrary, EPA considered regulatory costs when the relevant statutory provisions indicated they should be considered: at the time it issued the various regulations limiting greenhouse gas emissions from particular sectors. As explained in this issue brief, this approach is required by the law and best practice.

The Clean Air Act requires EPA to assess regulatory costs when setting emission standards, not when making an endangerment finding that underlies the regulations. Under the Clean Air Act, EPA first makes a scientific judgment regarding whether certain emissions “endanger public health or welfare” (a.k.a., an endangerment finding). For emissions meeting that criterion, EPA then separately issues emission standards. The courts have made clear that cost is considered only at the stage of issuing specific standards to limit emissions. The plain text of the Clean Air Act compels this approach, and Supreme Court case law further affirms this understanding of the text and appropriate practice. READ MORE

Excerpt from Politico Pro: The EPA’s proposal to reconsider its 16-year-old bedrock finding on the dangers of greenhouse gases is now in the White House’s hands — a move that sets the stage for a broad attack on a wide range of federal climate regulations.

Details on the proposal are still unclear, but it is expected to significantly weaken — if not revoke outright — the agency’s 2009 declaration that greenhouse gases endanger human health. That in turn would free EPA from the legal obligation to regulate climate pollution from most sources, including power plants, cars and trucks, and virtually any other source.

The EPA submitted its proposal (Reg. 2060-AW71) to the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs for review on Monday, according to the agency’s website.

The rule is styled as "Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and Motor Vehicle Reconsideration Rule" — indicating it may revoke the agency's tailpipe emissions standards for vehicles at the same time it undoes the endangerment finding. That would free automakers from having to comply with Biden-era rules that Republicans have argued amounted to a de facto electric vehicle mandate. Restoring auto industry jobs through deregulation is a main pillar of Administrator Lee Zeldin's EPA agenda . READ MORE

Excerpt from Inside EPA: EPA has sent to the White House for final review a proposed rule walking back the landmark GHG endangerment finding and vehicle emissions standards -- confirming expectations that the agency would combine its endangerment finding reconsideration with a vehicle rule repeal even as the regulation’s exact scope remains unclear. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) received the proposal, titled “Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and Motor Vehicle Reconsideration Rule,” on June 30. EPA’s planned rollback of the greenhouse gas endangerment... READ MORE

The Big Beautiful Bill: Biofuels Win Big as Clean Energy Fractures

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Senate passage sets the stage for House vote, reshaping renewable incentives along partisan and regional lines -- ... For biofuels, the bill could not have come at a more pivotal moment. With production slowed by policy uncertainty, and the sector waiting for clarity on tax credits and market signals, industry groups say the legislation provides the most significant boost in years. Among other provisions, it extends the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit through 2029, revives the Small Agri-Biodiesel Producer Credit at 20 cents per gallon, and maintains the transferability rules that make the credits usable for producers without large tax liabilities.

“This policy comes at a critical time for American agriculture,” said Joshua Shields, senior vice president at POET, the world’s largest biofuels producer. “An extended window for 45Z gives us greater certainty to invest in new technologies and practices that are pivotal to strengthening markets for farmers and ensuring American biofuels energy dominance.”

Grant Kimberley, executive director of the Iowa Biodiesel Board, echoed that optimism. “These improvements to the biomass-based diesel tax incentive come at a pivotal moment for the industry, which has seen months of uncertainty, stalled production and investment hesitation,” Kimberley said. He credited Iowa Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst for championing the provisions. “This gives us much-needed certainty for the near future.”

Biofuels in, Solar Out

But while renewable fuels secured new guarantees, other clean energy sectors saw incentives scaled back or ended outright.

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Representative John Garamendi (D-CA) called it “the largest transfer of wealth from working Americans in U.S. history,” arguing that the bill “kills medical services for 16 million people” and “slashes clean energy tax credits” to fund sweeping tax reductions that disproportionately benefit wealthier households. “Not only is Trump slashing the social safety net, he’s going after our power grid too,” Garamendi said in a statement, warning of higher energy costs and potential blackouts as solar and wind incentives expire.

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Biofuels, rooted in farm states and rural economies, retain deep bipartisan appeal—particularly among Republicans eager to deliver for agriculture and domestic fuel producers. By contrast, solar, wind, and electric vehicles are often associated with urban corridors, technology companies, and policies championed by Democrats in states like California and New York.

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Senators Rand Paul (R-KY), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Susan Collins (R-ME) joined all Democrats in voting no, citing concerns over the legislation’s fiscal impact and Medicaid cuts.

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Critics, however, point to estimates that the legislation will increase deficits by over $3 trillion over the next decade. Among them was entrepreneur Elon Musk, who tweeted that lawmakers supporting the bill should “hang their head in shame” for advancing what he called the biggest debt increase in American history.

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At the same time, the bill imposes new work requirements and eligibility checks for Medicaid and nutrition assistance programs. Nonpartisan analysts estimate nearly 16 million Americans could lose health coverage as a result. Democrats described the cuts as unprecedented, with Garamendi warning that a typical 60-year-old California couple could see their insurance costs rise by over $22,000 per year.

For renewable fuels producers, however, the legislation represents a measure of stability after years of policy volatility. The Advanced Biofuels Association offered qualified support, praising the biofuels provisions but warning that restrictions on foreign feedstocks could raise costs.

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The legislation’s focus on domestic supply chains also has implications for feedstock sourcing. While many new projects producing renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel rely on imported waste oils—especially used cooking oil from China—the most abundant, affordable U.S. feedstocks are agricultural and forest residues. Proponents argue that prioritizing domestic materials strengthens energy security and rural economies, though some producers warn it could limit growth by narrowing the feedstock pool at a time of rising demand.

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Biofuels, with their links to agriculture and domestic supply chains, emerged as a clear beneficiary. READ MORE

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Iowa Biodiesel Board applauds Senate extension and clarification of biodiesel tax incentive (KXEL)
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RFA Applauds Passage of OBBBA, Tax Policy Clarity for U.S. Ethanol Producers (Renewable Fuels Association)
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Secretary Rollins Praises President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill (U.S. Department of Agriculture)

Excerpt from Politico Pro Energywire: The fossil fuel sector is taking a victory lap following Senate passage Tuesday of high-profile legislation that also doubled down on Republican plans to slash clean energy tax breaks.

“This historic legislation will help usher in a new era of energy dominance by unlocking opportunities for investment, opening lease sales and expanding access to oil and natural gas development,” American Petroleum Institute President Mike Sommers said in a statement after the Senate passage. “We will continue to work with policymakers to get this final package to President Trump’s desk.”

The bill was revised just before passage to remove an excise tax on wind and solar projects and ease the timeline for phasing out credits for those industries, but clean energy advocates found little to cheer about.

"Despite limited improvements, this legislation undermines the very foundation of America’s manufacturing comeback and global energy leadership. If this bill becomes law, families will face higher electric bills, factories will shut down, Americans will lose their jobs, and our electric grid will grow weaker," said Abigail Ross Hopper, president of the Solar Energy Industries Association. READ MORE

Excerpt from Politico Pro E&E News: From fiscal hawks to vulnerable centrists worried about the Senate’s steeper Medicaid cuts, a substantial cross-section of the House GOP conference would rather take the time to amend the package and send it back to the Senate.

Head GOP rebel Chip Roy of Texas said Tuesday the chances of passing a bill out of the House by that deadline are “a hell of a lot lower than they were even 48 hours ago” based on what he saw of the Senate bill.

And, for now, some are openly questioning Trump’s push to “GET IT DONE” by July 4. READ MORE

Excerpt from Renewable Fuels Association: With today’s (July 3, 2025) passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the Renewable Fuels Association applauded the inclusion of several key tax provisions that will enhance the role of the U.S. ethanol industry in contributing to American energy security and innovation.

“From the very beginning of the budget reconciliation process, our goal was to advocate for the inclusion of tax policies that provide certainty, growth opportunities, and market stability for U.S. ethanol producers. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed today accomplishes that objective. We thank the many renewable fuel supporters in Congress and President Trump for ensuring American ethanol producers and farmers had a voice and seat at the table in this process,” said Geoff Cooper, RFA President and CEO. “The extension and modifications to the 45Z clean fuel production credit, reinstatement of the Research and Development immediate expensing provisions, and improvement of the 45Q carbon sequestration and utilization credit will provide a growth-oriented tax policy climate that ethanol producers can count on, improving the role that renewable fuels can play in helping reach our nation’s energy independence goals.”

Specifically, the OBBBA includes the following improvements to the 45Z Clean Fuel tax provision:

Extends 45Z by two years, to the end of 2029.
Restricts eligibility for 45Z to fuels made from feedstocks grown in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Retains full transferability throughout the term of the 45Z credit.
Harmonizes indirect land use change emissions with actual data and evidence, resulting in zero ILUC penalty for corn ethanol.

Other key ethanol-related provisions in the budget reconciliation package include:

Retains key enhancements to 45Q previously made in the Inflation Reduction Act and allows other carbon uses like enhanced oil recovery to qualify for equal credit values.
Reinstates RD/RE immediate expensing provision that expired in 2022 under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

“With budget reconciliation now in the rearview mirror, RFA, along with Congress and the Trump Administration, can now turn our attention to other key priorities to U.S. ethanol producers, such as legislation allowing for year-round E15 along with boosting the role of renewable fuels through robust renewable volume obligations under the RFS and a judicious resolution to the mounting number of pending Small Refinery Exemption petitions,” said Cooper. READ MORE

Excerpt from American Coalition for Ethanol: The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) today praised the inclusion and extension of the Clean Fuel Production Credit—commonly referred to as Section 45Z—in the final tax and spending package passed by Congress and headed to President Trump’s desk. ACE CEO Brian Jennings issued the following statement:

“We’re grateful to our Congressional champions for their steadfast leadership to support and strengthen the 45Z credit, which is remarkable considering the fact most other IRA-era tax credits were limited or phased-out in the final package. While there were other improvements we had hoped to achieve in the final 45Z language, restoring transferability of the credit, removing indirect land use change (ILUC) penalties, and restricting feedstock eligibility to USMCA countries will strengthen the credit from its original version.”

“In terms of the credit term, we preferred the House language which would have extended 45Z through 2031, and we also urged Congress to specifically allow low-carbon farming practices to be monetized through 45Z with the feedstock calculator and guidelines USDA has released, but nevertheless ACE remains committed to working with federal agencies to implement the credit in ways that reward on-farm conservation practices and accelerate the use of homegrown, low-carbon biofuels.”

ACE has been working to help monetize low-carbon farming practices in 45Z through their 10-State USDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). Once farmers participating in the project have implemented reduced-till, 4R nutrient management, or cover crops, land-grant university scientists will collect soil samples and other field-level data about the resulting carbon benefits to better calibrate the GREET model and the USDA FDCIC to generate more reliable carbon scores for farming practices. Running the data through these models solves for ‘information gaps’ which currently prevent farmers and ethanol producers from monetizing ag practices in 45Z and through regulated fuel markets.

The ACE RCPP is the key to unlock 45Z to allow ethanol producers to generate and benefit from low-carbon farming practices.

The 45Z credit, originally enacted under the Inflation Reduction Act, provides technology-neutral incentives for clean fuels based on lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions. The final version extends the 45Z credit through the end of 2029—two years beyond its current expiration date of Dec. 31, 2027. It also limits eligibility to fuels made from feedstocks produced or grown in the U.S., Mexico, or Canada, and revises how lifecycle GHG emissions are calculated by excluding emissions from indirect land use change (ILUC). READ MORE

Excerpt from Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition: The Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition (AFCC) Executive Vice President Rina Singh released the following statement after President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law:

“AFCC applauds the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) today (July 4, 2025) – the Act contains several provisions which will advance our sector and strengthen our national energy dominance. The ACT includes tax incentives for clean fuel production, hydrogen, carbon capture and sequestration, and electricity. Preserving feedstock eligibility and animal manure provision. The Act carries President Trump’s signature for growing it here, building it here, and selling it here which he ran on during his campaign. This provides huge investment opportunities and stability for producers and developers, allowing projects to move forward. DOE Loan Program Office received funding, transferability and sales provisions were preserved.”

“Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition (AFCC) looks forward to the implementation for OBBBA and working with federal agencies and policymakers."

About the Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition (AFCC): Advocating for Public Policies to Promote the Development and Production of Alternative Fuels, Renewable Chemicals, Biobased Products, and Sustainable Synthetic Aviation Fuels. READ MORE

Excerpt from U.S. Department of Agriculture: “It puts American Farmers First by preventing countries such as China and Brazil from flooding our markets with biofuel feedstocks that compete with American grown soy, milo, and corn. It extends the 45Z clean fuel tax credit to enhance our domestic energy security. READ MORE

QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Dickon Posnett

If Europe is serious about decarbonizing transport, we should be encouraging more biofuel use, not less. -- Dickon Posnett, President, European Biodiesel Board READ MORE

CPN Celebrates Rise in Biofuel Bunker Deliveries

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Chemical Evolution and SixRing

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Plant BioProTech 2026 --- July 7-9, 2026 --- Reims, France

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Brussels Proposes Softened 90 Percent 2040 Climate Target

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A Very Unique Partnership: Iowa Central Fuel Testing Laboratory

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Paris Air Show: TotalEnergies, a Pioneer in Sustainable Aviation Fuels and Committed to the Decarbonization of Air Transport

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Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Summit --- September 3-4, 2025 --- Kearney, NE

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Happy 4th of July!

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Iowa Soybean Association Touts Bump in Biodiesel Demand

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Why Biofuels Are Vital for Nepal

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Waste-to-Energy Innovations for SAF

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“K” LINE Starts Use of Bio-LNG Fuel for Car Carrier

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Argus Methanol Forum --- September 8-10, 2025 --- Houston, TX

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Course Correction

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Indusry CCUS 2025 --- November 26-27, 2025 --- Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Online Bidding Process Starts for Former Attis Biofuel Plant in Volney

by Brandon Ladd (CNY Central) The online bidding process started on Tuesday, July 1 for the former Attis Biofuel Plant in Volney. The Oswego County location was in the middle of controversy in 2022, when a long duration burning operation inside a

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Webinar: SAF Horizons - Global Market Dynamics, Policy Shifts, and Forecasts -- On Demand

(Argus Media) What is the current state of the sustainable aviation fuel market? Is Europe still the largest demand market and how will key legislation changes and credit incentives affect the SAF market in the US? Asia remains a key supply source

July 02, 2025 Read Full Article

2025 ABO Webinar Series: Waste to Jet Consortium: Development and Optimization of an Algae Pathway to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel --- July 17, 2025 --- ONLINE

The waste to jet consortium seeks to develop pathways that utilize waste resources to reduce the cost and carbon intensity of jet fuel derived from algal biomass. Led by LANL, the consortium consists of six national labs, three universities, three

July 02, 2025 Read Full Article

ISCC Recognized for Compliance with Sustainability Criteria from Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations

( International Sustainability & Carbon Certification/Ethanol Producer Magazine) We are thrilled to announce another significant milestone achievement for ISCC! Environment and Climate Change Canada, one of the Government of Canada’s departments responsible for coordinating environmental policies and programs, has approved ISCC as a certification scheme

July 02, 2025 Read Full Article

Trump Admin Advances Climate Reg Overhaul

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Applcations Open for Science/Arizona State University-Science Prize for Transformational Impact Nominations DEADLINE August 15, 2025

(Science Magazine) The Prize is awarded annually to one early-career scientist for transformational research that uses innovative methods and approaches to identify problems and develop solutions through impacts on policy and decision-making. Prize money: USD 30,000 for the grand prize winner, USD

July 02, 2025 Read Full Article

Morocco Secures Land Rights for Major Green Hydrogen Project

(North Africa Post) Morocco’s Investment Ministry conducted the sixth monitoring committee meeting for the Chbika green hydrogen project, marking significant progress in securing land rights for the ambitious renewable energy initiative with international partners TotalEnergies, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, and A.P. Moller

July 02, 2025 Read Full Article

Platts Proposes to Launch Certified UK Subsidized Waste Biomethane GO Price Assessments Sept. 1 Public Comment DEADLINE July 18, 2025

(S&P Global) Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, proposes to launch daily price assessments for certified UK subsidized waste feedstock biomethane guarantees of origin on Sept. 1, 2025. This proposal reflects the growing trade and increased fungibility of UK waste Renewable

July 02, 2025 Read Full Article

Royal Mail Reduces Per-Parcel Emissions by 20% in 2024-2025

by TrueBlueTerrier (Royal Mail Chat) Royal Mail has cut its average carbon emissions per parcel delivered by 20% over the past year, according to its latest environmental, social and governance (ESG) report. The report, published on June 26, shows carbon emissions per parcel

July 02, 2025 Read Full Article

Cold Jet Unlocks Significant New Revenue Opportunities for RNG Biomethane Sites through Advanced Carbon Capture and Dry Ice Production

(Cold Jet/Globe Newswire) Cold Jet, the global leader in dry ice production systems, announced a groundbreaking initiative designed to transform renewable natural gas (RNG) biomethane sites worldwide into dual-purpose revenue generators. By integrating carbon capture and liquefaction technology with its highly efficient dry

July 02, 2025 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Twist Bioscience

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Twist Bioscience aims for $1 billion in revenue and is crossing the threshold to Adjusted EBITDA breakeven, reporting Q2 FY2025 revenue of $92.8M. The company emphasizes continued product innovation, including mRNA and milligram scale plasmid, and

July 02, 2025 Read Full Article

The Big Beautiful Bill: Biofuels Win Big as Clean Energy Fractures

July 02, 2025 Read Full Article

UiTM Sarawak’s Microalgae Cultivation R&D Could Be Source of Sustainable Biofuel

by Churchill Edward (Borneo Post) Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak has presented its latest research and development (R&D) in microalgae cultivation and its potential as a renewable source for sustainable biofuel to the Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability. The initiative supports

July 01, 2025 Read Full Article

Uganda Rolls Out National Biofuels Blending Programme with E5 Launch

(UBC) The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, has announced the official rollout of Uganda’s National Biofuels Blending Programme, starting with a 5% ethanol blend in petrol (E5). The announcement was made during a press briefing aimed at

July 01, 2025 Read Full Article

People Build Ethanol Plants

(Whitefox) On October 11, 2024, the commissioning of the Whitefox ICE® XL was successfully completed, marking a significant milestone for the US biofuels sector. Companies from across the ethanol industry gathered at Western Plains Energy in Oakley, Kansas to finalize the culmination of months of dedicated work to see the project through completion. Looking back, it’s humbling

July 01, 2025 Read Full Article

Axens, IFPEN, and SMS Group Launch Carboverseo™: Essential Technology for e-Fuels Deployment

(Axens) In a groundbreaking development, Axens, in collaboration with IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN) and SMS group, has successfully homologated the Carboverseo™ technology. This innovative reverse water-gas shift process, which converts CO2 into CO, is now live and ready to revolutionize the

July 01, 2025 Read Full Article

Approval in Principle (AiP) for World's First LCO2 / Methanol Carrier

(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shin Ueda; Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, have acquired Approval in

July 01, 2025 Read Full Article

EcoCeres Secures Sustainable Aviation Fuel Contract with British Airways to Help Reduce Carbon Emissions

(EcoCeres) EcoCeres, Inc., a leading pure-play renewable fuels producer, announced the signing of a multi-year agreement to supply British Airways with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This strategic partnership is expected to help the UK’s flagship carrier reduce lifecycle carbon emissions of

July 01, 2025 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to OPAL Fuels

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) OPAL Fuels reported a 32% higher Adjusted EBITDA and 38% RNG production growth in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024. The company is delivering one of North America’s largest and most profitable integrated RNG platforms. Key

July 01, 2025 Read Full Article

Watch Out for That Tree! The Journey to a Cleaner Economy through the Jungle of Hype and Stealth

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Second, the more dramatic the promise, the more disenchanted we become when reality fails to keep up. If you were told something was going to change the world by next Tuesday, and instead it merely

July 01, 2025 Read Full Article

California Bill Aims to Boost Biomass

by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The California State Assembly’s Committee on Appropriations on June 24 voted 13 to zero to advance SB 88, a bill that aims to integrate agricultural and forestry biomass into the state’s climate policies by promoting the

July 01, 2025 Read Full Article

ADBA Net Zero Week 2025 Webinar – “The Role of Green Gas in Net Zero” --- July 7, 2025 --- ONLINE

The cost of meeting Britain’s net zero targets in 2050 could be nearly £300 billion less than official projections, according to an analysis drawing on the computer model used by Whitehall. The savings over the period to 2050 – equivalent

July 01, 2025 Read Full Article

BioNGV Wants to Keep a Major Place in the Energy Mix

(Le Journal du Poids Lourd (Google translation)) The 2025 BioNGV Panorama has just been unveiled by France Mobilité Biogaz. It highlights a sector that continues to grow, but is hoping for better regulatory and fiscal conditions to take its place in

July 01, 2025 Read Full Article

Volvo Penta Launches Versatile Biogas, Biomethane and Natural Gas Engine in Brazil for Power Generation

(do Caminhoneiro (Google translation)) Volvo Penta is launching the G13 in Brazil, its first engine powered by biogas, biomethane or NGV (Vehicle Natural Gas), for high-performance electric generators. It is the ideal alternative for rural properties that produce their own biogas

July 01, 2025 Read Full Article

India Accelerates Biogas Ambitions with Major Investment

by Kavya Koonampilli (World Biogas Association) India’s biogas sector is gaining significant momentum as Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) announces this week (week of June 23, 2025) a substantial ₹20 billion ($231 million) investment to develop 24 compressed biogas (CBG, also known as biomethane or

July 01, 2025 Read Full Article

Decarbonisation in Shipping: Europe 2025 --- October 22-23, 2025 --- Hamburg, Germany

This premier maritime sustainability conference brings together shipping industry leaders, policymakers, technology innovators, fuel providers, and environmental experts to address the urgent challenge of decarbonising maritime transport. As decarbonisation becomes a regulatory and commercial imperative, the conference will highlight the latest EU and IMO

July 01, 2025 Read Full Article

The European Methanol Summit 2025 --- October 22-23, 2025 --- Seville, Spain

The 2025 European Methanol Summit that is occurring on the 22nd & 23rd October 2025 is a pivotal event for the global methanol industry, set to bring together industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders to discuss the latest developments, innovations, and trends in methanol production and

July 01, 2025 Read Full Article

Biohydrogen Europe 2025 --- October 29-30, 2025 --- London, UK

Biohydrogen Europe 2025: Catalysing a Sustainable Hydrogen Economy through the world of biowaste, biogas and gasification -- ACI is proud to present this world’s first senior-level conference dedicated to exploring the pivotal emerging role of biohydrogen in shaping a sustainable energy

July 01, 2025 Read Full Article

Lignofuels 2026 --- February 25-26, 2026 --- Helsinki, Finland

The conference will once again bring together key 2G, SAF and advanced biofuels and materials stakeholders to join our forum discussions and networking, including leaders from advanced generation biofuels companies from across the globe represented by Technical, Strategic and Business

July 01, 2025 Read Full Article

Gasification 2026: Shaping the Future of Sustainable Energy --- March 25-26, 2026 --- Berlin, Germany

As the global imperative for decarbonization accelerates and the demand for diversified, sustainable energy solutions grows, the pivotal role of gasification in the modern energy landscape has never been more pronounced. ACI is proud to present Gasification 2026, our highly anticipated annual event

July 01, 2025 Read Full Article

UNFCCC Opens Consultation on Clear Cookstove Methodology – Implications for the Biogas Sector Public Comment DEADLINE July 6

(World Biogas Association) The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has opened a public consultation, closing July 6, on a proposed methodology to support the use of improved cookstoves in cutting carbon emissions and air pollution. The methodology, known as CLEAR (Comprehensive

July 01, 2025 Read Full Article

Gasum Opens Førde Biogas Filling Station

(Bioenergy Insight) Gasum has opened its ninth liquefied biogas (LBG) filling station in Norway, located at Moskog Business Park in Førde, within the Sunnfjord municipality. The new facility strengthens Gasum’s expanding Nordic network and responds to growing demand from both regional and

July 01, 2025 Read Full Article

Back to the Future with Circular Agricultural Systems and Practices

by Lois Wright Morton and Ernie Shea (Solutions from the Land) Since our inception two decades ago, Solutions from the Land has been helping farmers adopt systems and practices that enable them to sustainably intensify production, improve the resilience of their operations

July 01, 2025 Read Full Article

Ocean Network Express Strengthens Global Capacity as Latest Newbuilding, ONE Singapore, Joins Fleet

(Ocean Network Express) Ocean Network Express (“ONE”) announced today the naming of ONE Singapore, the sixth vessel in a series of 20 ammonia/methanol ready container vessels. The naming ceremony took place at the Hiroshima Shipyard of Imabari Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. in

July 01, 2025 Read Full Article

U.S. Ethanol Industry Strengthens Ties In Southeast Asia through Technical Fuel Workshops

(U.S. Grains Council) Representatives from the U.S. Grains Council (USGC), Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) recently conducted a strategic mission to Southeast Asia (SEA), underscoring the U.S. ethanol industry’s support for ethanol policy and technical advancement in Vietnam