(Air France-KLM Group) Air France-KLM and Airbus are pursuing their efforts to decarbonize air transport. -- As part of an agreement that came into effect at the beginning of 2025, Airbus employees can now book "SAF Bundles" for business travel—fares that include
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
- EPA’s Endangerment Finding in Danger? (Aiken Gump)
- The Bottom Line: Regulatory Costs Don’t Belong in Endangerment Findings: How the Clean Air Act Separates Regulatory Cost Analysis from Endangerment Findings (Policy Integrity)
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Pending EO 12866 Regulatory Review RIN: 2060-AW71 Title: Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and Motor Vehicle Reconsideration Rule (Office of Management and Budget)
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Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Findings for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act (Environmental Protection Agency)
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Attribution Science and EPA’s Reconsideration of the GHG Endangerment Finding (Climate Law Columbia University)
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Trump EPA Kicks Off Formal Reconsideration of Endangerment Finding with Agency Partners (Environmental Protection Agency)
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9 Questions About the 2009 Endangerment Finding Reconsideration (Baker Botts)
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EPA to Revisit Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding (Congress.gov)
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Trump EPA Kicks Off Formal Reconsideration of Endangerment Finding with Agency Partners (Environmental Protection Agency)
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EPA Sends Combined GHG Finding, Vehicle Rule Rollbacks To OMB (Inside EPA)
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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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
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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.
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(Marubeni) Marubeni Corporation (hereinafter, “Marubeni”) has concluded a strategic partnership agreement (hereinafter, the “Agreement”) in the marine fuel business with SINOPEC FUEL OIL SALES CO., LTD. (hereinafter, “SINOPEC FUEL OIL”), a subsidiary of China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec Group), China’s
June 30, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Sustainable Marine Propulsion Technologies
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) published the first peer-reviewed lifecycle assessment for recreational boats, concluding no “one size fits all” solution for carbon emission reduction. Given boats’ 30-50 year useful life, sustainable solutions are vital.
June 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Future Energy Global and Sora Fuel Sign Letter of Intent to Negotiate e-SAF Offtake Agreement
(Sora Fuel) Future Energy Global (FEG), a pioneer in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market scaling, and Sora Fuel Corporation (Sora), a company producing SAF and other e‑fuels, have signed a Letter of Intent to negotiate an Offtake Agreement. The collaboration envisions FEG reserving offtake
June 30, 2025 Read Full Article
1st for a Japanese Electric Power Company: MOL Conducts Technical Trial Voyage Using Biofuel 'B30' on Coal Carrier Serving Hokuriku Electric Power
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) today announced that on June 26, it refueled its operated coal carrier HOKULINK (Note 1) with biofuel at Yeosu Port in South Korea. The HOKULINK, which transports coal for Hokuriku Electric Power
June 30, 2025 Read Full Article
India Produces Ethanol from Surplus Rice
(The Sentinel) As sugarcane production declines and exports reach all-time highs, India is using historic rice surpluses into ethanol, reducing stockpiles and advancing its green fuel objectives. In stark contrast to recent years characterized by shortages and export restrictions, India is diverting
June 30, 2025 Read Full Article
CEVA Logistics Offering Low Carbon UK Road Network Thanks to HVO100 Biofuel Availability Investment
(CEVA Logistics/Automotive World) This investment allows CEVA to target 450 vehicles using HVO in the UK by the end of 2025 -- CEVA Logistics, a world leader in third-party logistics, is making HVO100 biofuel available across its entire network in the United
June 30, 2025 Read Full Article
2025 Transportation & Innovation Expo --- October 27-28, 2025 --- Madison, WI
The T&I is Wisconsin’s premier sustainable transportation exposition, gathering industry leaders from around the Midwest; Seeking to provide attendees with the opportunity to discover the latest in advanced transportation technologies. We offer groundbreaking & fun sessions covering the latest innovations
June 30, 2025 Read Full Article
How Chris Wright Is Remaking the National Labs
by Brian Dabbs, Christa Marshall (E&E News Energywire) The DOE secretary’s proposed budget would slash research programs and boost efforts “to reindustrialize America, to win the race on AI, and to stop the huge upward pressure on electricity prices.” ... The Trump administration’s fiscal
June 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Fastmarkets Launches European Sustainable Aviation Fuel Price Assessments
By Misha Simonovska (Fastmarkets) The assessments will reflect the cost of production of a tonne of sustainable aviation fuel in the Netherlands, utilizing hydrotreated esters and fatty acids (HEFA) technology with used cooking oil as its feedstock. SAF price inputs include Fastmarkets’ AG-UCO-0011 Used cooking
June 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Louisiana Is Latest State to Redefine Natural Gas -- a Planet-Warming Fossil Fuel -- as Green Energy
by Jack Brook and Jennifer McDermott (Associated Press) Louisiana is the latest state to redefine natural gas as green energy under a new law the Republican governor signed this week, even though it’s a fossil fuel that emits planet-warming greenhouse gases. Three
June 30, 2025 Read Full Article
CARB Announces Latest LCFS Updates Will Be Implemented Next Month
(California Air Resources Board) Rule to save Californians billions and spur billions in clean energy investment -- What you need to know:The California Air Resources Board (CARB) today (June 27, 2025) announced that the updated Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) regulation will take effect beginning in July. The LCFS benefits public
June 30, 2025 Read Full Article
US Environment Agency Employees Say Trump Administration Undermining Mission
by Valerie Volcovici (Reuters) Nearly 300 current and recently terminated employees of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published a declaration of dissent on Monday (June 30, 2025), outlining five major concerns about how the Trump administration's politicization of science and severe job
June 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Fuels and Freight Groups Praise Senate for Equalizing Tax Treatment of Biofuels
(NATSO/PR Newswire) NATSO, representing truck stops and travel centers, American Trucking Associations (ATA), Association of American Railroads (AAR), National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), National Energy & Fuels Institute, Sustainable Advanced Biofuel Refiners (SABR), and SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, commended
June 30, 2025 Read Full Article
New Study: Ethanol Saves U.S. Drivers Over $50 Billion Each Year
(Renewable Fuels Association) With a Middle East crisis once again roiling global oil markets, a new report shows that American-made ethanol keeps gasoline prices down—saving drivers well over $50 billion each year, or 39 cents per gallon. “As our nation again prepares to
June 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Workshop Session on Transformative Science & Technology for the Department of Defense: Synthetic Biology for Biomanufacturing and Predictable Engineering --- July 1, 2025 --- Washington, DC and ONLINE
Advances in biotechnology and biomanufacturing are essential for the United States to maintain global leadership as well as for supporting economic and national security interests. Biology provides the basis for innovations from medicine, health, and agriculture, to defense, energy, and
June 30, 2025 Read Full Article
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(Open Access Government) Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden have made significant discoveries in the quest to produce green hydrogen efficiently using sunlight. The team has developed a triple-layered material that enhances the performance of water-splitting reactions, a crucial step in the
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Towngas Signs Green Methanol MOUs with Parties Including TLB to Support Hong Kong’s Development as Green Maritime Fuel Centre
(Towngas) The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) today (June 25, 2025) participated in the Mainland Hong Kong Green Energy Matchmaking Event at the Central Government Offices, organised by the Commercial Office of the Economic Affairs Department of the
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WinGD Wins Methanol Dual-Fuel Engine Order for 30+ Containerships from Taiwanese Player
by Sara Kosmajac (Offshore Energy) Switzerland-based marine power company WinGD has been tapped to supply its X-DF-M dual-fuel methanol and methanol-ready X-engine designs for over 30 boxships to be constructed for a Taiwanese container shipping player. ... The order reportedly follows a booking from
June 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Bio-Feedstock Market Outlook (2025 to 2035)
(Fact.MR) The global bio-feedstock market is expected to reach USD 224.9 billion by 2035, up from USD 115.0 billion in 2024. During the forecast period from 2025 to 2035, the industry is projected to expand at a CAGR of 6.3%, as the market emerges to meet the growing demand for
June 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Can Dairy Lead the Way? Sustainability Action Plans for Methane Reduction --- July 22, 2025 --- ONLINE
Food companies have a powerful opportunity to address planet-warming methane emissions from dairy production in their supply chains to help achieve greenhouse gas reduction, build resilience in their operations and supply chains and enhance business value. Methane is about 80x more
June 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Work With Us: Energy Technology Proving Ground - Biomass and Waste Processing Dr. Lynn Wendt Webinar Presentation
(U.S. Department of Energy) Dr. Lynn Wendt serves as the Laboratory Relationship Manager to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO). Dr. Wendt is also a senior research scientist in the Energy and Environment Science and Technology Directorate at
June 30, 2025 Read Full Article
GTI Energy Future Focused: Navigating What’s Next for Marine Fuels --- July 16, 2026 --- ONLINE
With the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) MEPC 83 meeting signaling a shift in future fuel standards, shipowners, fuel suppliers, and maritime stakeholders must navigate uncharted waters shaped by evolving regulations. In this session, we will examine what the new policy
June 28, 2025 Read Full Article
California Repeals Diesel Locomotive Phase-out Rule
by Alex Nieves (Politico Pro) The California Air Resources Board announced plans to revoke the rule in January. -- California air regulators repealed a state rule Thursday that would have mandated rail operators phase out the diesel locomotives that traverse the
June 27, 2025 Read Full Article
FSMA Preventive Controls for Animal Food Training Course --- August 26-28, 2025 --- Sioux Falls, SD
The Renewable Fuels Association is offering a 2½-day, in-person training course in Sioux Falls, South Dakota using standardized curriculum developed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA). Participants will receive Certificates of Completion following 20 hours of training by
June 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Federal Court Strikes Down EPA Fuel Economy Rule in Victory for Ethanol and Scientific Integrity
(National Sorghum Producers) The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled this week in favor of Texas Corn Producers, Texas Sorghum Producers, and National Sorghum Producers, vacating a 2024 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that unfairly penalized ethanol-containing fuels in federal
June 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Lufthansa Group and Airbus Collaborate for Business Travel with SAF
(Lufthansa Group) Since June 1, the Lufthansa Group “Sustainable Corporate Value Fare” has been used by Airbus for all Lufthansa flights within Germany for its employees; Fare for business customers enables proportional offsetting of calculated CO2 emissions through the use of SAF; Lufthansa
June 27, 2025 Read Full Article
What Is Holding Back the Bioeconomy? In Conversation with Boston Bioprocess CEO Dr. Michael Tai
by Elaine Watson (Ag Funder News) While significant progress has been made in recent years to optimize microbial strains and drive efficiency in biomanufacturing, a disconnect between upstream and downstream work continues to hold back progress, claims Boston Bioprocess cofounder Dr. Michael Tai. Founded
June 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Oxford Researchers Find Planting Trees in Kenya Has Better Climate Results than DAC
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) n the UK, from direct air capture to farming smarter and reforesting the tropics, carbon drawdown is no longer the stuff of academic journals or green tech expos, it’s the frontline of our collective climate response. But which
June 26, 2025 Read Full Article
FutureFuel Idles Biodiesel Production Amidst Regulatory Uncertainty, Shifts Full Focus to Specialty Chemicals Growth
(FutureFuel) FutureFuel Corp. (NYSE: FF) (“FutureFuel” or the “Company”), a manufacturer of custom and performance chemicals and biofuels, today announced its decision to temporarily idle biodiesel production upon completion of its remaining contractual obligations, anticipated to occur by the end of
June 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Brazil Raises Biofuel Levels, Sees Gasoline Self-sufficiency
by Oliver Griffin and Ricardo Brito (Reuters) Ethanol blend raised 3% to 30%, biodiesel up 1% to 15% from August; Brazil to be gasoline self-sufficient for first time in 15 years - minister; Industry lobbies cheer move Brazil's National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) on Wednesday
June 26, 2025 Read Full Article
14th Annual OPIS LCFS & Carbon Markets Workshop --- January 13-15, 2025 --- San Diego, CA
Join us for the 14th Annual OPIS LCFS & Carbon Workshop, where thought leaders, industry pioneers, and policymakers converge to explore the ever-evolving landscape of carbon markets, clean fuel standards, and sustainable energy solutions. This industry leading 2.5-day workshop delivers a dynamic
June 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Is Key to America’s Energy Dominance Agenda
by Michael McAdams (Advanced Biofuels Association/Real Clear Energy) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has moved from the margins of energy policy to the forefront of America’s energy future. Once viewed as a long-shot innovation, SAF is now a commercially viable, rapidly scaling
June 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Democrats Are Taking Aim at One of California’s Signature Climate Policies
by Alex Nieves, Debra Kahn, Camille von Kaenel (Politico Pro Climatewire) State lawmakers are targeting California's climate and pollution regulations in the name of gas prices. -- President Donald Trump is threatening California's marquee carbon-trading program. But it's in-state Democrats who are
June 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Amid Middle East Tensions, RFA Urges President Trump to Remove E15 Barriers
(Renewable Fuels Association) Allowing E15 in existing infrastructure would help reduce volatility, lower pump prices -- As tensions in the Middle East create uncertainty and volatility in global fuel markets, the Renewable Fuels Association is urging President Trump to move quickly to
June 25, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Carbon Recycling International’s Advanced Methanol Production
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Carbon Recycling International (CRI) operates the first certified e-fuel plant and the largest, most efficient CO2 to Methanol plant, producing over 210,000 tonnes. Their patented, flexible reactor design handles diverse CO2 and hydrogen feedstocks. Methanol is
June 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Japanese Green Tech Firms Eye Coconut-Based Fertilizer, SAF Ventures with PCA
(Philippine Coconut Authority) Japanese conglomerate Swung Inc. held a follow-up meeting with the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), pushing forward discussions on their patented organic fertilizer technology and potential ventures into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production from coconut-derived products. The high-level meeting,
June 25, 2025 Read Full Article
3Degrees Strengthens European Biomethane Solutions with ISCC EU Certification
(3Degrees/Business Wire) o The International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) system is a leading certification for compliance with the European Union’s sustainability standards. o The ISCC EU certification reinforces 3Degrees’ longstanding expertise and commitment to decarbonisation and traceability in the
June 25, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Carbon Recycling International’s Scalable Fuel Solutions
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Carbon Recycling International (CRI) offers Emissions-to-Liquids (ETL) technology that converts CO2 and H2 into practical, low-carbon fuels like methanol. Methanol demand is projected to grow from 97MT (2020) to over 500MT by 2050, driven by shipping
June 25, 2025 Read Full Article
GOP Attorneys General Want Legal Immunity for Fossil Fuel Industry
by Lesley Clark (Politico Pro Climatewire) Red states are urging the Trump administration to take steps to quash lawsuits that seek to hold the oil and gas industry accountable for climate change. -- A coalition of Republican state attorneys general is urging
June 25, 2025 Read Full Article
High Noon for Energy Supply at the Strait of Hormuz Parts 1 and 2
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Renewable fuels aren’t perfect. They’re not glamorous. But they’re here. Domestic. Deployable. Real. And in a moment of where resilience counts, they may be the only thing standing between us and a fuel system too brittle to
June 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Bureau Veritas Calls for Systemic Industry Change to Support a Sustainable Blue Economy
(Bureau Veritas) From green finance to cross-sector collaboration, Matthieu de Tugny - Bureau Veritas Executive Vice-President, leading Marine & Offshore, says shipping needs a radically different approach to ensure continued protection of the natural environment and achieve its decarbonization and sustainability
June 24, 2025 Read Full Article
A Carbon Tariff Is the Right Way to Confront China on Trade
by Ely Sandler and Daniel Schrag (Washington Post) President Donald Trump’s tariffs are in limbo, struck down by one federal court and temporarily reinstated by another. Congress, with its slim Republican majority, seems unlikely to enact them into law. Beyond the
June 24, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Anellotech
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Anellotech presents Plas-TCat, a novel fluid bed catalytic cracking technology that performs a single-step conversion of mixed plastic waste into high-value chemicals like benzene, toluene, xylene, ethylene, and propylene. A key innovation is its feedstock flexibility,
June 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Group of State and Local Officials Calls on Congress to End Tax Credits for Carbon Sequestration
by Joshua Haiar and Seth Tupper (South Dakota Searchlight/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Over 100 state and local officials from the Midwest and West, including Iowa, are asking the U.S. Senate to eliminate tax credits for carbon capture and sequestration as part of a federal
June 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Divided US Appeals Court Allows Biden-era Biofuel Rule to Stand
By Nate Raymond (Reuters) Court finds EPA's climate analysis arbitrary, sends rule back for review; Environmental groups argue EPA used outdated study on emissions; Judge Katsas dissents, calls rule deeply flawed A federal appeals court declined to throw out the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's
June 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Preem Triples Renewable Production Capacity with Synsat Rebuild in Lysekil
(Bioenergy International) In Sweden, oil refiner and renewable fuels major Preem has completed the company's largest investment in renewable production capacity ever. On June 16, 2025, the so-called Synsat facility was inaugurated at the refinery in Lysekil, a facility that expands
June 23, 2025 Read Full Article
SCA Joins Gasum’s FuelEU Maritime Pool for Compliance
(Bioenergy International) Swedish forest industry major SCA has selected Gasum’s FuelEU Maritime pool as its solution for complying with the EU maritime emissions regulation. The credibility and reliability offered by an established company like Gasum were important factors in SCA’s decision. SCA
June 23, 2025 Read Full Article
European Commission Adopts Safeguard Measures on Ethanol from Pakistan
(Bioenergy International) Following extensive discussions over a long period and repeated demands from industry stakeholders including the European Renewable Ethanol Association (ePURE, and the European Industrial & Beverage Ethanol Association (iEthanol), and EU Member States, the European Commission has triggered the
June 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Powercell Receives Type Approval from Lloyd's Register for Marine System 225
(PowerCell) PowerCell, the world’s leading supplier of fuel cells for the marine market, proudly announces that its Marine System 225 has received Type Approval from Lloyd’s Register. This certification marks an important milestone in the transition to clean energy at
June 23, 2025 Read Full Article
India Achieved 20% Ethanol Blending Target Six Years Early: Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
by khushboo kumari (Financial Express) Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri talks about how biofuels and green hydrogen will fuel a $7–10 trillion economy vision. While talking to CNN News 18 he said, “India has already achieved 20 per cent ethanol blending in petrol—six
June 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Kondayama Biofuel Investment Looking for Investors, Supporters, Partnerships for Clean Cook Stove Project in Sierra Leone
(Kondayama Biofuel Investment) Promoting Clean, Affordable & Locally-Made Cooking Solutions Proposal for Clean Cooking Energy Campaign in Sierra Leone "Clean Flame Sierra Leone: Advancing Health, Environment, and Women's Empowerment through Ethanol Cookstoves" 1. Background For more about Moses Moseray and the Sierra Leone Project, click here. Over 90%
June 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Technical Track on Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage (BiCRS)
(Biofuture Platform) Consistency check comparing Mission Innovation’s Data Visualization Tool for Bioresources and the Clean Energy Ministerial Biofuture Initiative Global Biomass data accessible via the US Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Knowledge Discovery Framework (KDF). The Mission Innovation (MI) Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR)
June 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Supreme Court Green-Lights Suit against California Waiver Authority
by Niina H. Farah, Lesley Clark (Politico Pro Greenwire) The justices declined to set a new broader rule for when challengers can bring a case to court. -- The Supreme Court opened the door Friday for fuel producers to challenge California vehicle
June 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Environmental Justice Summit at Howard University on 6/17/25
by Natalie Roberts* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The 2025 Environmental Justice Summit was hosted by the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) at Howard University. This event had four small panels, each focusing on a different aspect or application of environmental justice.
June 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Iberdrola Becomes the First Company to Obtain Guarantees of Origin for Renewable Fuels. The Electricity Company Has Certified Its Green Hydrogen in Barcelona and Puertollano.
by Rubén Esteller (El Economista) ... The utility has obtained its first certifications for renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBO). According to Enagas, the first Guarantees of Origin for hydrogen in Spain have already been issued to the company. Specifically, 1,369 MWh of hydrogen
June 20, 2025 Read Full Article
RNG Coalition Celebrates 500 Operational RNG Facilities in North America
(RNG Coalition) Today (June 18, 2025), the RNG COALITION announces the commissioning of the 500th operational renewable natural gas (RNG) facility in North America. This is a significant milestone that achieves the 2025 benchmark for the industry’s Sustainable Methane Abatement &
June 20, 2025 Read Full Article
R&D GREET Life Cycle Assessment Model Workshop --- July 29-30, 2025 --- Des Moines, IA
Renewable Fuels Association will hold a training workshop on the GREET lifecycle assessment model July 29–30 in Des Moines, with certified trainer Scott Richman, RFA's chief economist. Attendance is free for RFA members and $50 for non-members. READ MORE
June 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Policy Shortcomings Puts SAF Production at Risk, Said IATA Chief
(Biofuels International) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production to reach 2 million tonnes (Mt) (2.5 billion litres) or 0.7% of airlines’ total fuel consumption in 2025. “While it is encouraging that SAF production is expected
June 20, 2025 Read Full Article
SAF Supplies an America-First Energy Future for Iowa's Farmers | Opinion
by Dan Keitzer (Iowa Corn Growers Association/Des Moines Register) Iowa can remain an energy leader while creating new opportunities for our farmers and bolstering our local communities. -- ... The 45Z production tax credit is critical to putting American energy production and
June 20, 2025 Read Full Article
EPA: 20 SRE Petitions Filed, 189 SRE Petitions Now Pending
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on June 18 published updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data, reporting that 20 new SRE petitions have been filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard during the past month. According to the agency,
June 20, 2025 Read Full Article
OMV Petrom, on a new major acquisition for the sustainable fuel plant in Petrobrazi: 700 million euros with the Bulgarians from Astra Bioplant, part of the Bulmarket group. A similar contract was signed with Expur. The "Refinery" starts production in 2028
by Roxana Petrescu (Ziarul Financiar (Google translation)) ♦ OMV Petrom, the largest local company, has so far signed two supply contracts, a total of 1.45 billion euros for raw material that will be used in the sustainable aviation fuels unit it is building at
June 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Markets Eye Biofuels in Response to Israeli-Irani Tensions
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Washington, the Financial Times reports that vegetable oil prices jumped on Thursday on the back of fears that the conflict between Israel and Iran could escalate, promoting investors to look for fossil fuel alternatives. Prices were
June 20, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Market-Based Tools to Unleash American Biofuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Ecostrat introduces BDO Zone Ratings to certify regional readiness for biomanufacturing. A novel initiative is the “B-RREADI for Wildfire Challenge,” which leverages ‘W-BDO Zones’ to attract biomanufacturing plants. This creates market demand for removing combustible forest
June 20, 2025 Read Full Article
The Bedford Falls Test: BDO Zones and the Path to Rural Development
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... At the BDO Zone Summit this week, I saw it again: the quiet math of resilience. Not flashy, not famous—but structured. Strategic. And real. This isn’t about grand pronouncements; it’s about the tangible, daily acts
June 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Unlocking e-SAF’s Potential for the EU Competitiveness and Energy Independence
(European Federation for Transport and Environment) The EU's Sustainable Transport Investment Plan is an opportunity to unlock the full potential of e-SAF - the greenest and most scalable sustainable aviation fuel. In doing so, it could also boost the EU’s industrial
June 20, 2025 Read Full Article
SAF Producer XCF Global Begins Trading on Nasdaq
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) company XCF Global Inc. announced that its Class A common stock began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol “SAFX” June 9. The announcement follows the June 6 closing
June 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Bill Aims to Create Tax Credit to Support Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and Adam Schiff, D-Calif., on May 21 introduced legislation to create a tax credit incentivizing biomass carbon removal and storage (BiCRS) technologies, including biochar production. The bill, S. 1842, known as the Wildfire
June 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Diesel Direct Powers Steamship Authority's Renewable Fuel Trial in New England Waters
(Diesel Direct/PR Newswire) Diesel Direct, the nation's largest asset-based mobile fueling solutions provider, is proud to support the Steamship Authority in launching its landmark renewable diesel pilot program this summer aboard the M/V Island Home, which operates on the Woods Hole–Martha's Vineyard route. This
June 19, 2025 Read Full Article
TMD Energy Limited Enters into Strategic Memorandum of Agreement to Advance Green Bioenergy Collaboration
(TMD Energy/Globe Newswire) TMD Energy Limited (the “Company” or “TMDEL”) (NYSE American: TMDE), together with its subsidiaries is a Malaysia and Singapore based services provider engaged in integrated bunkering services which involves ship-to-ship transfer of marine fuels, ship management services and
June 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Paris Air Show: TotalEnergies and Avril Study the Development of a French Intermediate Crop Sector for the Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuels
(TotalEnergies) TotalEnergies and Avril, the industrial and financial leader in the French vegetable oils and proteins sector, have entered into an agreement to jointly study the development of a French intermediate crop sector for the production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF),
June 19, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Power to Liquids: Money from Thin Air
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) NexantECA identifies Power-to-Liquids (PTL) and CO2 utilization as increasingly vital due to projected shortfalls in meeting 2050 emission targets with current technologies. PTL, utilizing CO2 as a feedstock, typically requires dedicated low-carbon intensity power. The presentation
June 19, 2025 Read Full Article
New Maersk Vessel Class to Enter Service
(Maersk) A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has named the first vessel in a series of 17,480 TEU vessels equipped with dual-fuel methanol propulsion. The naming event took place on 18 June at Hyundai Heavy Industries’ (HHI) yard in Ulsan, South Korea. The
June 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Qingdao Hosts First B24 Bio-Marine Fuel Bunkering in Northern China
(China Daily) The launching ceremony of the first B24 bio-marine fuel bunkering operation in northern China kicked off in Qingdao West Coast New Area on June 14. Bunkering vessel Dayuanyou 8 discharged 1,300 metric tons of B24 bio-marine fuel into an international carrier HMM VANCOUVER,
June 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Compressed Natural Gas Standards Explained
By Chuck Hayes (Swagelok/Advanced Clean Tech News) Global investment in clean-energy-powered vehicles and their supporting infrastructure continues to grow. Specifically, natural gas-powered vehicles have demonstrated major potential, delivering cost-effective operation and reduced environmental impact versus traditional gasoline or diesel vehicles. For CNG
June 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Vane Brothers & Shell Deliver First Biofuel To Cruise Ship At Manhattan Terminal
(Marine Insight News Network) Maritime service provider Vane Brothers and multinational oil and gas company Shell have completed their first marine biofuel delivery in New York. The bunkering operation was carried out earlier this month at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal, where the
June 19, 2025 Read Full Article
In Rural Alaska, a Village Turns to Solar and Biomass Energies to Cut Diesel and Save Money
by Dorany Pineda, John Locher and Mark Thiessen (Associated Press) ... In Galena, a sprawling village of 400 people on the banks of the Yukon River, a community built around a former military base is shifting to clean energy in an
June 19, 2025 Read Full Article
EU Renewable Ethanol Reduced GHG Emissions by 79% Compared to Fossil Fuel in 2024, New Report
(Biofuels International) Production and use of renewable ethanol from ePURE members and other EU producers reduced greenhouse-gas emissions by an average of 79% compared to fossil fuels in 2024, according to newly certified data. As EU policymakers consider how best to decarbonise
June 19, 2025 Read Full Article
SCOTUS Determines DC Circuit Only Venue for SRE Legal Challenges
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) The Supreme Court has determined there is only one venue appropriate for legal challenges to small refinery exemption decisions. Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper says the Court agreed with RFA and Growth Energy that the
June 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Enjoying the Ride with Biodiesel Pride
(Nebraska Soybean Board) Ask any farm family around here what they're listening to while working the fields, and they’ll tell you, “The game’s on.” Since 2023, Husker Athletics, Arrow Stage Lines, and the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) have taken that pride on the road
June 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Copa-Cogeca Urges EU Action Amid Surge in Fraudulent Feedstock Imports for Biofuels
(Copa-Cogeca/Biobased Diesel Daily) Contrary to its original purpose, the energy-content multiplier—or double counting—applied under the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED) transportation targets is increasingly being misused, according to Copa-Cogeca, an organization representing farmers and agricultural cooperatives in Europe. As such, double counting
June 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Hybrid Tech Bridges the Gap between ICE and All-Electric
by Kami Buchholz (Engine Technology Forum/Power Progress) The internal combustion engine (ICE) has served as an indispensable power source for on-highway and off-highway vehicles for decades. While the ICE continues to showcase an attitude of sustainability as a standalone provider of
June 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuels Get a Boost and California Policies Get a Reset
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) ... Last week, two major policy developments are resetting the debate about the future of vehicles and fuels. First, after several years of lackluster federal policy support for renewable fuels – even below what was actually
June 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Summer 2025 U.S. & Canada Fuel Ethanol Plant Map
(Ethanol Producer Magazine) Ethanol Producer Magazine’s Fuel Ethanol Plant Map identifies conventional and cellulosic ethanol plants in the U.S. and Canada. Color coded for quick reference, the map indicates both conventional sugar/starch facilities and cellulosic ethanol facilities, showing installed capacity, plants
June 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Fungal Enzymes: A Promising Tool for Extracting Plant Components for Biofuels and Bioplastics
(Bioengineer) Research led by a team at BOKU University in Austria has unveiled a breakthrough in the extraction of valuable carbohydrates from plant biomass, which has potential implications for the biofuels and bioproducts industries. With the increasing global demand for sustainable
June 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Ukraine Delays Fines for Biofuel Content in Gasoline Until 2026
(Mezha) As reported by the People’s Deputy from “Holos” Yaroslav Zheleznyak in his Telegram channel -- The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has passed a decision to postpone fines for failing to meet bio-component content requirements in gasoline until January 1, 2026. This was
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Boeing to Invest over $17M in SAF Projects in B.C. and Quebec
(Boeing/Canadian Biomass) Boeing will invest $17.48 million CAD to strengthen the energy security of Canada and bolster the country’s economic growth. The investments will promote the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and are part of Boeing’s Industrial and Technological Benefits
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Business Aviation Leader Luxaviation and Haffner Energy Join Forces to Accelerate SAF Production and Promotion
(Luxaviation) Luxaviation Signals Interest in Active Role in SAF-Dedicated Entity SAF Zero - SAF Zero, a Haffner Energy initiative, is gaining momentum: Luxaviation Group, a leading global operator in the business aviation sector, is exploring an active role in the new entity,
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Plant BioProTech 2026 --- July 7-9, 2026 --- Reims, France
Join us once again as we explore the cutting-edge topics shaping the future of plant bioprotection, including plant immunity, biostimulants, biocontrol, the soil microbiome, and sustainable crop protection strategies. This next gathering promises insightful discussions, inspiring sessions, and unmatched networking
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Datavault AI to Deploy AI-Driven Supercomputing for Biofuel Innovation
(Datavault AI) Computational Modeling and High Performance Computing (HPC) to Optimize Biofuel Digital Twins and Support U.S. Energy Independence -- Datavault AI Inc. (Nasdaq: DVLT), leading the way in AI data experience, valuation and monetization, is poised to develop an AI-driven multi-modal
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Quadrise plc Joint Development Agreement with Alder Energy LLC
(Quadrise) Quadrise (AIM:QED), the technology company focused on the decarbonisation of shipping and heavy industry through deployment of low emission fuels and biofuels, announces the Company has signed a Joint Development Agreement ("JDA") with renewable fuel technology experts Alder Energy LLC. Alder Energy LLC, known as
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Neste Extends Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Supply to Ontario International Airport through Deal with Amazon Air
(Neste) Neste has reached an agreement with Amazon to provide 7,500 metric tons (2.5 million gallons) of neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ for its Amazon Air cargo operations at San Francisco International Airport and Ontario International Airport in California, through to the
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DCAS and NYC DOT Announce First Barge Delivery of Renewable Diesel, Marking the Staten Island Ferry’s Full Transition to Cleaner Energy
(New York City Department of Transportation) A Shipment Containing 336,000 Gallons of Hydrogenation-Derived Renewable Diesel – a Sustainable Alternative to Petroleum-Based Fuel – Has Now Arrived in Staten Island. Image of the Staten Island Ferry ‘Spirit of America’ making a trip during
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Paris Air Show: TotalEnergies Signs a Deal with Quatra to Secure Feedstock for Its Biorefineries
(TotalEnergies/Business Wire) TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) and Quatra, the European market leader in the collection and recycling of used cooking oil, have signed a 15-year agreement beginning in 2026, for the supply of 60,000 tons a year of European used cooking
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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to RNG to SAF
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Topsoe, a leader in energy transition, highlights their G2L™ Biofuels technology, a novel and commercially ready pathway converting Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Leveraging industrially proven Fischer-Tropsch (FT) synthesis, this solution achieves
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Juneteenth: A Day for Commemorations, Celebrations and Reflection --- June 19, 2025 --- Thurmont, MD
An example from Advanced Biofuels USA's neighborhood: Juneteenth at the Catoctin Furnace. Juneteenth at Catoctin Furnace is more than a holiday. The day stands as a testament to and celebration of the unyielding spirit of a people. It is a day for
June 18, 2025 Read Full Article
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