(National Energy and Fuels Institute/Biobased Diesel Daily) At an industry summit held during the Heating & Energizing America Trade Show Aug. 22, heating-fuel industry stakeholders ratified policy principles they say must guide federal, state or local emissions-reduction policies.
These “Principles for Equitable and Reliable Building Decarbonization” come as the costs and consequences of electrification mandates are becoming clear to policymakers and consumers alike.
Adopted by industry leaders from across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, the resolution builds on the heating-oil industry’s voluntary commitment to reduce carbon emissions, primarily through broad adoption of renewable liquid heating fuels.
These fuels have achieved historic, immediate and cost-effective emission reductions and emphasize that successful decarbonization policies should support the nation’s heating-oil marketers, many of whom are multigenerational family businesses.
Specifically, it calls on government policies to:
Protect consumer choice—allowing homeowners to select heating systems based on their family’s needs and budgets.
Account for full lifecycle emissions—not just point-of-use, ensuring a complete and accurate environmental assessment to avoid shifting rather than reducing emissions.
Encourage use of renewable liquid fuels—as immediate, cost-effective and scalable solutions to reduce emissions while utilizing existing infrastructure.
Recognize the time value of carbon reduction—prioritizing immediate emissions reduction through renewable liquid heating fuels over electrification powered via a nonrenewable electric grid.
Prioritize affordability—for vulnerable communities, seniors and rural Americans unable to bear the burden of higher electric bills and conversion costs.
Maintain energy reliability—heeding warnings from grid operators about system constraints and ensuring the U.S. sustains a grid robust enough to win the global race for artificial intelligence.
Prioritize residential energy efficiency—low-hanging fruit for both environmental performance and lower consumer energy bills.
Support family businesses—preserving thousands of good-paying American jobs.
Embrace innovation—avoiding prescriptive electrification policies that discourage development and deployment of more effective and affordable solutions.
Be flexible and adaptive—accounting for differences in climates, energy resources, infrastructure and economic conditions and embracing realistic implementation goals.
“Through investments in biofuels and deployment of high-efficiency systems, America’s liquid heating-fuels industry has reduced its emissions by 26 percent,” said Jim Collura, the president and CEO of the National Energy & Fuels Institute. “These businesses are delivering safe and reliable home comfort with superior environmental outcomes, and without extraordinary conversion costs.”
The new resolution comes at a critical juncture, as U.S. power grid watchdogs warn of unprecedented reliability challenges from electrification policies.
These warnings were issued before fully accounting for explosive growth in energy demand from data centers, with artificial intelligence alone expected to add the equivalent of 28 million households’ worth of energy demand to the grid by 2028.
Industry leaders also emphasized that the resolution positions them as essential partners in any successful decarbonization effort.
“Our industry is ready to work with anyone who shares our commitment to pragmatic, achievable solutions,” said Charlie Uglietto of Cubby Oil & Energy of Wilmington, Massachusetts, co-chair of the working group that helped draft the policy principles.
When combined with a modern high-efficiency heating system, renewable liquid heating fuels—a blend of heating oil and biodiesel or renewable diesel—can deliver over 80 percent lifecycle greenhouse-gas reductions.
It also supports farmers and rural economies, and tens of thousands of rewarding careers in the agriculture, biofuel and home-energy sectors.
The resolution will now be submitted to regional, state and local heating-fuel associations throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, thereby establishing a unified industry voice for engagement with policymakers at all levels of government.
The full resolution and policy principles are available here. READ MORE
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In a joint letter, the leaders of both the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) said that the European auto industry is “being asked to transform with our hands tied behind our backs,” as they urged European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to reconsider the plans to phase out combustion-engined vehicles by the mid-2030s in the region.
They argue that the European car industry faces several issues, including higher manufacturing costs, an almost entirely dependent battery supply chain on Asia, unevenly distributed EV charging infrastructure, and the Trump Administration’s tariff policies against automotive imports.
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“Europe’s transformation plan for the auto industry must move beyond idealism to acknowledge current industrial and geopolitical realities. Meeting the rigid car and van CO2 targets for 2030 and 2035 is, in today’s world, simply no longer feasible,” Mercedes CEO and ACEA President Ola Källenius and Schaeffler executive CLEPA President Matthias Zink said in the letter.
“Instead, the current CO2 reduction path in road transport must be recalibrated to ensure it delivers on EU climate goals whilst also safeguarding Europe’s industrial competitiveness, social cohesion, and the strategic resilience of its supply chains.”
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“Technology neutrality should be the core regulatory principle, which safeguards that all technologies can contribute to decarbonization. EVs will lead the charge, but there must also be space for (plug-in) hybrids, range extenders, highly efficient internal combustion-engine (ICE) vehicles, hydrogen and decarbonized fuels,” they said.
“Better leverage of key transition technologies, such as plug-in hybrid vehicles, will be critical in meeting decarbonization goals, engaging consumers in the green transformation and serving export markets where demand for this technology will remain high.”
Final Thoughts
The letter comes a few months after the European Commission amended the CO2 emission reduction targets set for 2025 on May 8. The body voted 458 to 101, with 14 abstentions, to give automakers extra time to meet the targets, which has angered environmental organizations like the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). READ MORE
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Text of the letter: The EU risks missing the turn on its automotive transition – September’s Strategic Dialogue is the chance to correct course
Dear President of the European Commission,
As automotive manufacturers and suppliers, we are committed to helping the EU achieve the net zero goal in 2050. Together, we have launched hundreds of new electric vehicle models and committed to invest more than €250 billion towards the green transition by 2030.
We want to make this transition work—but we’re frustrated by the lack of a holistic and pragmatic policy plan for the automotive industry's transformation.
The EU currently regulates manufacturers on the supply of new vehicles yet fails to provide the conditions to enable the transition. Europe faces near-total dependency on Asia for the battery value chain, an uneven distribution of charging infrastructure, higher manufacturing costs—including electricity prices—and burdening tariffs from key trade partners, such as the 15% duty on EU vehicle exports to the US. We are being asked to transform with our hands tied behind our backs.
As a result, the battery-electric vehicle market share is still far from where it needs to be—around 15% for cars, roughly 9% for vans, and 3.5% for trucks. Some EU markets are showing signs of progress, but a large chunk of customers remain wary of switching to alternative powertrains.
To make switching an obvious choice for a critical mass of European consumers and businesses, much more ambitious, long-term, and consistent demand-side incentives are needed—including lower energy costs for charging, purchase subsidies, tax reductions, and favourable access to urban space. Multiple drivetrain technologies, too, accelerate market acceptance and achieve decarbonisation targets in real-world conditions. Other markets are successfully using this approach already.
Europe’s transformation plan for the auto industry must move beyond idealism to acknowledge current industrial and geopolitical realities. Meeting the rigid car and van CO2 targets for 2030 and 2035 is, in today’s world, simply no longer feasible. Instead, the current CO2 reduction path in road transport must be recalibrated to ensure it delivers on EU climate goals whilst also safeguarding Europe’s industrial competitiveness, social cohesion, and the strategic resilience of its supply chains.
Successful decarbonisation means going beyond new-vehicle targets—it requires tackling emissions from the existing fleet (e.g. by accelerating fleet renewal), expanding fiscal and purchase incentives (including for company cars and vans), and introducing targeted measures for trucks and buses to level the total cost of ownership.
Successful economics means keeping manufacturers and suppliers profitable and competitive to fuel future investments and strengthen the automotive ecosystem. It also calls for simpler, more streamlined EU regulations to cut red tape.
Successful resilience means fostering conditions to invest smartly along the battery, semiconductor, and critical raw materials value chains. It also means developing longterm, strategic partnerships with reliable global allies to reduce dependencies.
If one of these dimensions fails, the whole transition breaks down.
The upcoming revision of the CO2 standards for cars and vans is an opportunity to correct the course and anchor in law much-needed flexibility, industrial perspective, and a market-driven approach. It is clear by now that penalties and legal mandates alone will not drive the transition.
Technology neutrality should be the core regulatory principle, which safeguards that all technologies can contribute to decarbonisation. EVs will lead the charge, but there must also be space for (plug-in) hybrids, range extenders, highly efficient internalcombustion-engine (ICE) vehicles, hydrogen and decarbonised fuels.
Better leverage of key transition technologies, such as plug-in hybrid vehicles, will be critical in meeting decarbonisation goals, engaging consumers in the green transformation and serving export markets where demand for this technology will remain high. But if the EU tightens existing rules that account for the driving distance plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) cover using electric power—the so-called ‘utility factor’, this could counterproductively give an advantage to our competitors. Dropping the potential utility factor restriction is the logical option, opening the industrial perspective for manufacturing technologies in Europe.
Beyond tailpipe emissions, manufacturers and suppliers have also made sizeable investments in driving down emissions from the manufacturing of vehicles and components. It’s worth considering if and how these efforts could be recognised as part of a more flexible decarbonisation approach. Incentivising innovation typically 3 creates stronger and broader value-chain contributions, strengthening the ecosystem. Options could include long-term solutions such as carbon storage and removal as well.
The CO2 regulation for heavy-duty trucks and buses must be reviewed as soon as possible, too. This distinct segment of the market needs robust business cases for all stakeholders in the commercial road transport sector to set the transformation off. This cannot wait until 2027.
Finally, the Commission must ensure that Europe retains its vital production capacity and technological know-how. Without policies that enhance European competitiveness to maintain manufacturing, the transition risks hollowing out our industrial base, putting innovation, quality employment, and supply chain resilience at risk.
The world has changed drastically since the current direction has been set—and the EU’s strategy for the automotive sector must change with it. We must move beyond the narrow assumption that this transition hinges solely on CO2 targets for new vehicles.
That’s why the upcoming Strategic Dialogue on the future of the automotive industry on 12 September is the moment for a change of tack. This is the EU’s last-chance saloon to adjust its policies for today’s market, geopolitical, and economic realities—or risk jeopardising one of its most successful and globally competitive industries.
We share a common destination, yet the journey requires more pragmatism and flexibility to keep the motor of Europe’s automotive sector running.
Yours sincerely,
Ola Källenius, President of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), CEO of Mercedes-Benz
Matthias Zink, President of the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA), CEO Powertrain and Chassis at Schaeffler
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by Prakash Jha (Bio Energy Times) Organic Recycling Systems (ORS) has achieved a major milestone in the field of Compressed Biogas (CBG) with its MethanoBoost Catalyst (MBC) receiving validation from the Sardar Swarn Singh National Institute of Bio-Energy (SSS-NIBE). The institute confirmed
(Gasum) The collaboration enables a substantial increase in compliance supply as demand for FuelEU Maritime pooling heats up towards the end of the year. Viking Line has started to run it’s two ro-ro vessels Viking Glory and Viking Grace on bio-LNG in
(Universal Fuel Technologies) Company's Flexiforming-produced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) advances toward commercial adoption; Acceptance validates proven technical capability and production scale required for Clearinghouse qualification; Milestone positions Unifuel as a credible pathway towards 100% drop-in SAF for commercial airline adoption As the global
(Airbus) An Air France Airbus A220 today completed its delivery flight from Airbus’ site in Mirabel to Paris powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This marked a significant step forward: Airbus in Canada directly issued official sustainability credentials for SAF to a
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) I read earlier today an assertion that SAF costs seven times as much as jet fuel, and it reminds me the world is still pretty clueless about SAF’s progress. As if the U.S. Navy’s $2.18-per-gallon order with AltAir
by Candace Krebs (Farm Talk) Demand for renewable fuels is driving a resurgence of interest in winter canola, as indicated by the turnout at a recent Southern Plains regional meeting that attracted more than twice the growers as the same meeting
by Paul Ticehurst (Johnson Matthey/Energy Connects) Relying on a single feedstock for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production is not a realistic option. The amount of SAF needed for the aviation sector to meet the growing number of mandates and targets globally
(Auramarine) Agreement is a natural continuation of the partnership following the delivery of methanol fuel supply systems for three of Terntank’s 15,000 DWT hybrid tankers over the past 12 months. Auramarine, the trusted fuel supply and auxiliary systems expert, announced that it has signed
David LaGreca and Dave Lindenmuth are back with Carbon Counts, an informational series exploring how guidance from the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, state and local jurisdictions, and evolving consumer expectations are redefining transparency in emissions accounting. This episode will feature EcoEngineers’ Climate
Join us for an in-depth webinar designed for stakeholders in the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry and aviation sector. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), focusing on how
Life-cycle analysis (LCA) is a powerful tool that helps businesses go beyond simply reducing their environmental footprint — it can also unleash significant revenue potential and foster sustainable growth. Evolving regulations are using carbon accounting and LCA to measure accurate
(Engine) Rotterdam’s regulation-adjusted B100 remains attractive; B100 continues to be priced out in Singapore; LBM a top choice for dual-fuel vessels -- ... In Singapore, B100 is still far from affordable. That is partly because it is only offered by a few suppliers with
by Zhang Nannan (Chinese Academy of Sciences/TechXplore) A team of researchers led by Prof. Li Weiming from the Institute of Applied Ecology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a novel "coordinated engineering" approach to enhance biofuel production from brown
by Anna Simet (Biomass Magazine) This week's Biomass Magazine's Podcast Series features Myles Gray, Executive Director at the US Biochar Initiative. Interviewed by Anna Simet, Director of Content & Senior Editor of Biomass Magazine. READ MORE
(Office of Senator Tina Smith (D-MN)) U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) and Todd Young (R-IN) reintroduced bipartisan legislation that will help bolster soil research and improve agricultural resilience and productivity in the Midwest and across the country. Experts estimate that American
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The Virginia Clean Energy Summit serves as a vital forum for presenting innovative clean energy technologies, policies, and business practices that are driving the transformation of Virginia's energy sector. Our main goal is to identify opportunities and foster collaboration that
(SHEIN) The MoU includes a program to scale up the use of sustainable aviation fuel on Lufthansa Cargo flights for SHEIN deliveries; The MOU calls for concrete actions to be concluded within the next six months The global online fashion and lifestyle retailer,
(Chiltern Railways/Biobased Diesel Daily) In a boost for regional growth, Chiltern Railways announced in August that it has secured modern trains to transform customer journeys in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and the West Midlands in the U.K. Chiltern Railways, which is part of
(Black Star Group/Biobased Diesel Daily) Black Star Group announced Aug. 19 that it has taken a significant step in consolidating its position within the European energy sector by expanding its multienergy offering, which includes diesel, gasoline and biodiesel. The company said this strategic
(Ireland Department of Transport) Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has today published Ireland’s first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Policy Roadmap, as committed to under the Programme for Government. The aviation sector faces a particular challenge to decarbonise. The development and deployment of
(NHK World) ... Mazda Motor has tied up with biofuel developer Euglena to blend in higher amounts of the eco-friendly alternative in regular diesel fuel. Their efforts enable up to a 51 percent mix of biofuel, with some companies reportedly using the
(Globle Centre for Maritime Decarbonization) - Three tracer technologies were deployed in six supply chain trials under real-world commercial conditions, without disrupting operational practices or compromising fuel quality. - Among the tracer candidates trialled, the organic tracer emerged as the most
by Rusty Halvorson (John Deere/KFGO) John Deere today announced the approval of B30 biodiesel use across its entire portfolio of Tier 4 John Deere engines. This increases the previous approval of blends up to B20. The announcement will also be highlighted this
(Energy Technology Forum) Have you seen our latest fact sheet on data centers and emergency standby generators? It addresses frequently asked questions on this important topic. ... How can backup power systems be made more sustainable? Since emergency standby generators only operate for periodic readiness
(Chevron) ... "Chevron and Cummins have collaborated on numerous projects to ensure that customers and fleets have access to alternative fuels such as renewable diesel, biodiesel, compressed natural gas and hydrogen,” said Brian Peterson, Chevron Renewable Fuels National Sales Manager. Mark Jamieson,
by Chuck Hayes (Swagelok/Advanced Clean Tech News) The hydrogen economy is at a crucial juncture. Greater scalability for hydrogen infrastructure is needed for this promising clean energy fuel to meet its full potential, and professionals in the space are working diligently
(U.K. Trade Remedies Authority) The TRA has published its Statement of Essential Facts in the biodiesel investigation, recommending duties to counter dumping by Chinese exporters. -- The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has today [22 August 2025] published its Statement of Essential Facts (SEF) in
(SOCAR) A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering cooperation in the field of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) was signed between SOCAR Turkey and Turkish Airlines at a ceremony held at Turkish Airlines Headquarters on August 13, 2025. Senior executives from both institutions attended the
by Todd Riggs (Oil & Gas Middle East) As fossil fuel reliance decreases, biofuels emerge as a key low-carbon alternative in the global energy landscape. -- ... The share of fossil fuels in the world’s energy mix has decreased from 82% in
by Sean Reilly (Politico Pro Greenwire) Among the pool of 165 candidates are members of a climate science denial group and industry representatives. -- EPA is seeking public feedback on a large pool of applicants — a motley group that includes mainstream
(SAF Investor) Finnair and Hong Kong–based logistics company CN Logistics have agreed to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to cut carbon emissions from air cargo operations. As part of the agreement, CN Logistics co-funded a purchase of SAF batch with Finnair. The fuel
(Petrobras (Google Translation)) A tender has been announced for the first package of contracts for the unit to be installed at RPBC (Cubatão, SP) -- Petrobras has initiated the contracting process to build the first plant dedicated to the production of BioQAV (or SBC,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bioenergy is crucial for GHG reduction but raises sustainability concerns, particularly with dedicated energy crops. Research identified 427 observations of synergies, trade-offs, or no effect, with context-specific factors like previous land use and feedstock influencing outcomes.
by Sam A. Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics/Biofuels Digest) The science of life at low temperatures, literally referring to cryobiology, has a number of applicable areas when considering carbon dioxide as a merchant gas. Often, this product would be sought as a USP
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Welcome aboard Flight CORSIA 101, non-stop from Fossilville to SAFtown. We’re routing you through three ICAO manuals (sustainability criteria, default LCE values, and actual LCE methodology) that arrived in their shiny 2025 versions, and we’ll get you
(Bioenergy Insight) Airbus’s Singapore office has partnered with Indonesia’s Bogor Agricultural University (IPB) to explore the use of biomass in producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), aiming to source up to 100 million tonnes per year from the country. The collaboration will conduct
(DNV) At the end of 2023, Ulsan Port Authority, a major energy distribution hub and a pioneer of the energy transition in the region, joined DNV Korea’s Decarbonization Network. The benefits are mutual, with the network partners committed to sharing knowledge
The 9th edition of the Maritime Forecast to 2050 analyses how shipping will navigate the next phase of its decarbonization journey. With the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework now approved, and alternative-fuelled vessel orders increasing sharply, momentum must be matched by fuel
This hands-on, two-day training program aims to provide scientists, engineers, and technicians throughout the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply chain with a comprehensive understanding of jet fuel and SAF testing methodologies, utilizing the ASTM D3241 test method. Fee includes: Two days of
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) is encouraging retailers to apply for grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Biofuels Infrastructure program to offer higher blends of ethanol like Unleaded
Join the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for a discussion on the economic and environmental potential of utilizing captured greenhouse gases (GHGs). This webinar will explore the leading opportunities for commercial use of captured GHGs and assess the
(Telangana Today) India and Japan on Monday (August25, 2025) agreed to deepen cooperation in the energy sector, focusing on carbon capture, biofuels, green chemicals, and advanced technologies. At the ministerial-level Energy Dialogue, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to energy security,
by Alfitria Nefi P (Tempo) Indonesia is urging the European Union (EU) to immediately revoke its countervailing duties on Indonesian biodiesel products after a win in the DS618 trade dispute at the World Trade Organization (WTO). "We urge the EU to immediately revoke the
by Dr. Gordian* (Special to Advanced Biofuels USA) The recent action by the US government to take a $10 billion equity position in the chip manufacturer, Intel, offers an exciting way to push US Small Business to the forefront of
by Arunangshu Das (Indian Express) ... Although biofuel has emerged as a promising alternative to fossil fuels in transition to renewable energy, discussions are also going on about the alternatives to ethanol, such as Butanol and acetone-butanol-ethanol (ABE) mixtures, which are considered superior
by Kavitha (Solar Quarter) Malaysia has marked a significant milestone in its energy transition with the launch of the Hybrid Hydro Floating Solar (HHFS) project and the Green Hydrogen Hub in Terengganu. The dual initiatives are designed to support the National
(Finnair) The pilot aims to establish a functioning ecosystem and value chain for synthetic fuel production in Finland. The EU’s sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) blending mandate creates an opportunity for Finland to become a significant producer of synthetic fuels in the
by Prakash Jha (Bio Energy Times) D&L Industries, through its subsidiary Chemrez Technologies, Inc. (CTI), is moving forward with plans to build a second biodiesel plant as it anticipates stronger demand once the government lifts the suspension on higher biodiesel blend mandates,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bioenergy is crucial for net-zero, projected to comprise nearly 20% of total energy by 2050. Its innovative role includes decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors like aviation and shipping, with usage doubling in industry and tripling in electricity generation. Key
by Emiliano Bellini (PV Magazine) Brazilian scientists have investigated the potential of agrivoltaics on sugarcane fields and have found this combination may provide benefits in terms of both agricultural and electricity yield. Their results showed that under certain conditions the sugarcane yield
by Alejandro Gonzalez (Motor Finance Online) Influx of American imports reshapes petrol supply, raising questions for carmakers, retailers, and the road to E15. -- The collapse of Vivergo Fuels, announced last week after the UK government refused to provide emergency financial support, is
by John Hult (South Dakota Searchlight) Nebraska fleet study backs higher ethanol blends; SD advertising targets teens -- The ethanol industry won’t tell you to fill your vehicle with illegal fuel, but thanks to a long-term study of fleet vehicles in Nebraska,
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(Yokohama National University/Phys.Org) Centuries ago, alchemists worked furiously to convert the common metal lead to valuable gold. Today, chemists are repurposing discarded solar panels to create valuable organic compounds from carbon dioxide (CO2), a common greenhouse gas. Significantly reducing greenhouse gases in
(LG Chem) A joint venture of LG Chem and Enilive to process approximately 400,000 tons of renewable bio-feedstocks by 2027 at Korea’s first HVO/SAF facility -- LG Chem and Enilive have taken a major step toward biofuels growth by breaking ground on
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Biofuel production faces hurdles from slow technology and supply chain uncertainties. This study uses an innovative Agent-Based Modeling (ABM) approach to simulate farmer behavior and land allocation for biomass. ABMs show producer adoption impacts biorefinery supply
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... “Holmes,” I began, rustling a dispatch from Humble, Texas, “it appears the professionals are of two minds. Some declare hydrogen should be burned or blended directly in boilers, furnaces and stacks. Others swear we ought
(CapCo2) With nearly 100 people in attendance, CapCO2 Solutions, AgriEnergy Innovations, and Methylennium Energy hosted an open house and project launch in Luverne, Minnesota on August 20th. The facility will be using the ethanol “waste” CO2 on-site to produce green methanol
(GrowNextGen) An online event for science teachers on how to help students create prize-winning projects -- Are you supporting student-led research for the science fair? We know it requires detailed planning and organization from students and their coaches. Join our virtual session
(EcoEngineers) Preparing for a verification audit can be overwhelming—especially for first-time participants. From unclear timelines and inconsistent documentation to confusion around the Log of Issues (LOI), many audit clients face common hurdles that can delay or derail the process. This clear,
by GiGi Wood (Business Record) What began as a way for farmers to add value to their unused crops in the 1990s is now part of a multibillion-dollar company scaling up research at Iowa State University. In 1996, farmers at the West
This webinar includes: Analysis of short-term price and trade divers Assessing the oversupply coming in 2026, as US and Russian exports grow Evaluation of new-look demand for ammonia as a bunker fuel Clean supply overview, including an in-depth analysis of the Indian clean ammonia
(AgNewsWire) The American Coalition for Ethanol’s (ACE) 38th annual conference is being held August 20–22 at the new Canopy by Hilton in downtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This year’s theme is “Homefield Advantage,” focusing on the countless benefits ethanol delivers and how ACE
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) On August 22, 2025, EPA announced its decisions on 175 individual small refinery exemption petitions from 38 refineries seeking an exemption from their Renewable Fuel Standard obligations for the 2016–2024 compliance years. In consultation with the Department
(Unilever) Unilever is using biomethane made from palm oil waste to help lower emissions at our facility in Indonesia. Discover how we’re working to grow our business more sustainably and inspire positive change in the palm oil industry. Unilever is the first
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