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EV Obsession Is a Missed Opportunity to Lower Emissions, Mazda Says

by Michael Taylor (Forbes) The Vision X-Coupe is Mazda's latest push into renewable fuels, with executives calling the push into EVs unrealistic. -- Japanese auto maker Mazda has slammed industry and legislative obsessions with battery-electric vehicles for stopping the search for more creative ways to lower CO2 emissions.

The company’s Chief Financial Officer, Jeff Guyton, told the media at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo that renewable fuels were a viable answer to CO2 emissions from the auto industry, but that EV obsessions kept getting in the way.

The American executive argued that it was a “fundamental mistake” for governments to focus exclusively on the zero-tailpipe emissions that EVs offer rather than legislating for more realistic goals that consider whole-of-life emissions.

“If our society spent half as much time talking about biofuel as we are talking about electric vehicles, even a portion of the time we spend talking about electric vehicles…" Guyton said.

“I mean, wouldn’t it be great if we could apply a reduced carbon or carbon-neutral fuel to all those cars that are running around on the streets already? There’s more than a billion cars on the planet today,” he argued.

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Guyton insisted a broadened focus that included renewable fuels could bring about faster CO2 results by dramatically lowering the emissions from the world’s existing passenger and commercial vehicle fleets, without forcing customers to buy new EVs.

“EVs are not carbon neutral, they’re just zero carbon at the tailpipe,” Guyton explained.

“The fundamental mistake we made as a society was not looking at the wheel-to-wheel energy life cycle.”

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Mazda President and CEO Masahiro Moro insisted the microalgae absorbed CO2 while storing oils in their cells - oils Mazda extracts to refine into carbon-neutral fuel.

“In our research on microalgae, we succeeded in producing over one liter of fuel from a 11,000-liter culture tank in about two weeks,” Moro said.

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"Once the fuel is extracted, the remaining microalgae is rich in nutrients, such as protein, which can be upcycled into food products or organic fertilizers.

"Now let’s talk about CO 2 capture. Exhaust from internal combustion engines contains CO2 at concentrations significantly about 350 times higher than in the atmosphere. To address this, we at Mazda developed a groundbreaking technology called 'Mazda Mobile Carbon Capture’ that efficiently pulls CO2 directly from exhaust.

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“This fuel could go in any car; it doesn’t have to go in a special Mazda engine,” Guyton insisted.

“It’s a powerful way to address the installed vehicle base.”

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Mazda used the Tokyo show to launch two models: the plug-in hybrid Vision X-Coupe, with 160km of EV range and 800km of overall range. Mazda also used the reveal of the Vision X-Coupe to push its microalgae-derived, carbon-neutral fuel, complete with what it calls Mobile Carbon Capture to reduce CO2 as it is driven.

It also launched the Vision X-Compact, with a strong focus on AI at the user interface, but most attention was on the first public showing of the all-new CX-5 production SUV, with combustion and hybrid power.

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The third generation of the CX-5 will start life with a 2.5-liter gasoline engine and will be on sale across Europe late this year.

It will mate the 2.5-liter mtoro to a 24 Volt hybrid system, with brake-by-wire, and it delivers 104kW of power and 238Nm of torque in both front- and all-wheel drive configurations. READ MORE

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Excerpt from The Standard: Guyton said Japan's dependence on imported energy has long shaped Mazda's pragmatic approach to emissions reduction – an approach that values efficiency and reuse across all technologies rather than betting solely on battery-electrics.

"Japan imports substantially all our raw materials and our energy. Japan has always been focused on reuse, recycling – use less stuff, use less energy," he said.

"So whatever the form is, there's a very rational approach of using less energy. So EV doesn't… you know, we have to make our electricity here. A lot of it comes from fossil fuel. That doesn't really save the planet."

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Mr Guyton's comments come at a time when governments globally, including in Australia, are tightening emissions regulations. Locally, the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) takes effect from 2025 and is designed to accelerate the rollout of EVs.

However, Mazda remains one of the slowest movers in the EV space. Its first dedicated electric model, the MX-30 Electric, was discontinued in several markets due to poor demand, and the upcoming Mazda 6e will be its first fully electric sedan in Australia.

Mr Guyton's criticism of the industry's EV obsession with tailpipe emissions echoes growing sentiment among Japanese automakers that EV mandates overlook regional energy mixes. He said Mazda's focus will continue to be on reducing emissions across multiple technologies, including hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and alternative fuels.

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In Japan, Mazda has signed on to joint research programs exploring synthetic and algae-based fuels capable of running in traditional combustion engines. The company says these fuels could help existing vehicles achieve carbon-neutral operation, offsetting emissions without requiring new infrastructure.

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That approach aligns with Mazda's "multi-solution" strategy, which avoids betting on a single propulsion technology. Rather than chasing headline-grabbing EV targets, the company is positioning itself as a technology pragmatist that's willing to follow the market but not at the expense of affordability or practicality.

In Australia, that stance could resonate with buyers who have seen new-vehicle prices rise under NVES and infrastructure strain due to early EV adoption. Mazda remains one of the top-selling brands locally, with its CX-5 and CX-60, CX-70, CX-80 and CX-90 SUVs still dominating petrol and diesel segments.

As Mr Guyton put it bluntly: "Using less energy in some form – well, that's sensible." READ MORE

Excerpt from Jimboomba Times: Mazda says the prototype fuel can be refined from algae harvested in controlled tanks, using about 1000 litres of water to produce one litre of fuel every two weeks. The current process is slow and expensive, but the company believes it proves the concept is technically viable.

While some automakers have backed e-fuels synthesised from captured CO2 and hydrogen, Mazda's approach focuses on biological carbon recycling using living organisms to convert atmospheric carbon into energy-rich oil, which is then turned into fuel.

Mr Guyton added the company's ultimate goal is to make such fuels not just carbon-neutral but carbon-negative, meaning the production process removes more CO2 than the vehicle emits.

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"While other people are talking about carbon neutral, we are talking about potential for carbon negative, if it's done the right way," he said.

"So that, you know, the more you drive, the less greenhouse gas there is. Wow, that's kind of an interesting idea."

The research is part of Mazda's long-term "multi-solution strategy," which combines electrification with ongoing investment in cleaner combustion technologies.

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In Australia, where the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) will penalise higher-emission cars from 2025, Mazda's push for alternative fuels could help extend the lifespan of its petrol line-up while meeting stricter CO₂ targets. While the brand's first electric passenger car, the Mazda 6e, is due soon, full battery EVs remain a low priority.

For Mr Guyton, the algae program is a logical counterpoint to the government's EV-only focus. READ MORE

Excerpt from Car Expert: Speaking to Australian journalists at this week’s Tokyo motor show, Mazda CFO Jeff Guyton revealed the company has developed a prototype exhaust-mounted capture device that can store about 20 per cent of a vehicle’s carbon dioxide output in a dedicated tank.

“The exhaust from an engine is really CO2-rich. It’s a target-rich environment to grab CO2 from,” Mr Guyton said.

“In the vehicle environment… we can then capture that carbon and be able to use it. Maybe it’s an exchange. Maybe, when you fuel the car, you exchange a filter or a substrate, and that thing — maybe that CO2 — is something which you can sell.”

Mazda plans to test the technology publicly in an endurance racing car later this year, collecting data under full-load conditions before deciding whether it could be scaled for road use.

“We are developing the tech, but what we have prototyped so far is very promising, and we are going to be demonstrating that in an endurance race later this year… we’ll get data from that race car during racing conditions,” he said.

According to Mr Guyton, the system captures around one-fifth of emitted CO2 by drawing exhaust gases through a drying process and binding the carbon to a crystalline zeolite substrate.

“You have hot exhaust gas coming through the pipe… the system sucks away a portion of what’s going out the tailpipe. It dries it, so that there’s basically CO2 left, and then there’s a kind of crystalline structure in our prototype made of zeolite… about 20 per cent of the CO2 that would otherwise go out stays in the device.”

While Mazda hasn’t disclosed when or if the technology will reach production, the concept points to a different path for cutting vehicle emissions – one that could extend the life of internal-combustion engines even as electric vehicles (EVs) gain political backing.

The captured gas is stored in a small onboard tank, which would eventually need to be swapped or emptied. Mazda says the spent CO2 could potentially be repurposed as a raw material for recycled plastics or industrial processes.

Mr Guyton suggested the company’s early work with carbon-based composite materials showcased at Tokyo in the Vision X-Coupe concept could link directly with this research.

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It’s a typically Mazda-style innovation: small-scale, pragmatic, and focused on incremental real-world benefits rather than sweeping promises. Mr Guyton admitted the company doesn’t have the resources to chase every new technology at once.

“It’s not big. I mean, we’re a small company, true. So our mindset is, Mazda can do anything, we just can’t do everything all at once,” he said.

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It’s an idea that may not fit the political narrative but could prove more achievable in markets like Australia, where energy generation is still far from carbon-neutral and EV infrastructure remains patchy.

Mazda’s next challenge will be to prove the system can function reliably in mass-market cars without adding excessive cost or weight.

For now, it remains an ambitious laboratory experiment, one that captures the company’s determination to make internal-combustion technology part of a cleaner future, rather than a casualty of regulation. READ MORE

QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Ernest Moniz

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Shell Funds Carbon Removal Plant that Makes Water

by Corbin Hiar (Politico Pro Climatewire) The pilot facility planned by Avnos would use direct air capture technology that also pulls moisture from the sky. -- Corporate giants Shell and Mitsubishi have agreed to provide up to $17 million to a startup

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US EPA Grants More Waivers from Biofuel Quotas

by Cole Martin (Argus Media) President Donald Trump's administration today (November 7, 2025) granted small refiners even more exemptions from federal biofuel blend mandates, raising the stakes of a debate about whether larger oil companies should shoulder more of the burden. The

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Brazil Calls on Global Leaders to Support Sustainable Fuels

(Molecule Group) Brazilian President Lula urged countries to support the Belém 4X Pledge on Sustainable Fuels during the Global Climate Leaders’ Summit. “Belém 4x” aims to provide political support and foster international cooperation to at least quadruple the use of sustainable fuels by

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Rely Secures Engineering Studies Contract with H4 Marseille Fos for European Green Aviation Fuel Hub

(Rely) Rely has been awarded to assist H4 Marseille Fos in early engineering studies to solidify plant definition and support permitting for a landmark project dedicated to producing sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) in Fos-sur-Mer, Bouches du Rhône, France. This initiative aims

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Birmingham Airport Celebrates Successful Sustainable Fuel Trial

(Birmingham Airport) Birmingham Airport Celebrates Successful Sustainable Fuel Trial -- The regional transport hub has been trialling the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as a sustainable alternative to diesel in 32 works and grounds vehicles onsite to reduce vehicle emissions by

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Marine Institute Unveils Ambitious Climate Action Roadmap 2025

(Marine Institute) The Marine Institute has launched its Climate Action Roadmap 2025 outlining the organisation’s ambitious plans and progress in sustainability, energy efficiency, and carbon reduction across its operations. The Marine Institute’s Climate Action Roadmap 2025 reflects the Institute’s structured and proactive approach to meeting sustainability

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Ten Leading Global Companies Join Future Energy Global to Cut Aviation Emissions with Pioneering “Book & Claim” SAF Pilot Scheme

(Future Energy Global) Ten pioneering companies have joined forces with Future Energy Global (FEG) to launch a first-of-a-kind multi-airline pilot program to acquire 20,000 tonnes (about 7 million gallons) of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) using the Book and Claim system. The aviation

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Rethinking Feedstocks for Sustainable Aviation Fuel

(Sustainable Aviation Futures) As the aviation industry races to meet net zero targets, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) remains the most viable near-term solution. But the sector’s reliance on a narrow set of feedstocks – particularly used cooking oil (UCO) – is

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A Fiscal Incentive Program to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Used Cooking Oil in Indonesia

by Tenny Kristiana and Chelsea Baldino (International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT)) Indonesia is exploring pathways to incorporate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into its national biofuel program, with used cooking oil (UCO) emerging as a promising feedstock. This research brief examines how

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CO2 Capture, Storage & Reuse 2026 --- May (19) 20-21, 2026 --- Copenhagen, Denmark

As industries work towards meeting ambitious climate goals, the demand for CO2 capture and decarbonisation technologies is rapidly growing. Governments and corporations alike are prioritising critical investments in these technologies to reduce emissions and drive the transition to more sustainable

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New Technical Expert Panel on Carbon Accounting from Carbon Measures and International Chamber of Commerce

(Reuters Impact Studio) Carbon Measures, a newly launched global cross-industry coalition, in partnership with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is proud to announce the formation of an independent expert panel that will work to develop the guidelines and implementation steps

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Technical Aspects for Implementing a Successful Biogas Project --- December 16, 2025 --- ONLINE

There are five different families of digesters, but over 90% of biogas plants in Europe belong to just one of them. In most cases, plants are engineered and optimised according to the constructor’s criteria, or its proprietary technology or patents, or the agreement it has

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Bridging Borders: Lessons from China’s Biomethane Market for the Global Community --- December 9, 2025 --- ONLINE

China is rapidly emerging as a global leader in biomethane production, offering valuable lessons and opportunities for investors, technology providers, and policy-makers worldwide. In this community online session, Hilman Putra, APAC Biomethane Strategist, ACT Commodities, will provide an in-depth look

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IEA Report Highlights Rapid Growth in the Global Biogas Industry

(World Biogas Association) The IEA released its latest renewable energy market report, Renewables 2025, on 7 October 2025, highlighting that biogas and biomethane are becoming an integral part of the renewable energy success story. They are emerging as strategic fuels for decarbonising

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Ministers O'Brien and Heydon Mark Key Step to Ensuring the Development of a Sustainable, Indigenous Biomethane Sector in Ireland

(Ireland Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment) Key deliverable under the National Biomethane Strategy – Biomethane Environmental Sustainability Charter now published Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O'Brien and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon have

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Acies Bio Doubling Biomanufacturing Capacity with the Construction of 30 m³ Bioreactor

(Acies Bio/Globe Newswire) Acies Bio has begun the project for construction of facility with expanded fermentation and DSP capabilities with the largest 30 m³ bioreactor yet, marking a significant step in expanding its large-scale fermentation and biomanufacturing capabilities from current largest

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OX2 Partners with Stargate Hydrogen to Accelerate Industrial-Scale Electrolyser Deployment in the Nordics

(Stargate Hydrogen) The agreement with OX2 paves the way for a hydrogen project in Åland, positioning it as a key hub for large-scale green hydrogen production across Northern Europe, powered by Stargate Hydrogen’s innovative 10 MW Aurora electrolyser systems. Stargate Hydrogen, a European

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Global Industry Leaders Call on GHG Standards-setting Body to Incentivize Renewable Gases

(American Biogas Council) Ahead of COP30, 30 leading industrial and utilities companies around the world have joined coordinators of the Let Green Gas Count campaign (including ADBA, the American Biogas Council, EBA, eNG Coalition, Eurogas, Molecule Group, RNG Coalition, World Biogas Association) in call to the Green House

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Updated Program Fuels Ethanol Education for High Schools

(Renewable Fuels Association) A newly updated ethanol education program for high schoolers, presented by the Renewable Fuels Foundation, is now available for teachers and others, to help students in grades 9–12 learn about ethanol and understand the value of the lower-cost, American-made renewable

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Powering Transportation with Alternative Sources beyond Electric -- Roundtable

Receive clean energy, environmental and transportation updates from local industry leaders on funding, business and job opportunities. RNG offers proven, near-term options for decarbonizing medium- and heavy-duty fleets, and public vehicles especially where electric platforms often face practical and operational limitations. Given

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Biofuels in Brazil: From the Soil to the Sky

by Rafael Rabioglio (BloombergNEF) ... The country is the second-largest ethanol and third-largest biodiesel producer in the world. The industry is likely to face both headwinds and tailwinds in the coming decades, including a potential increase in domestic blending mandates and a

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Can SAF Make Progress in Mandates without Incentives?

(ResourceWise) As the aviation sector races toward its 2050 net-zero target, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has emerged as its most immediate and scalable decarbonization tool. Across Europe, North America, and Asia, governments are introducing SAF blending mandates that require airlines to use a

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LanzaTech Secures €40 Million EU Innovation Fund Grant for First-of-Its-Kind Integrated CCUS Project in Norway

(LanzaTech) LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA), a leader in industrial carbon recycling, is thrilled to announce the awarding of a €40 million grant from the European Union’s Innovation Fund, subject to the finalization of the grant agreement. The project, featuring the

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Hyera

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Hyera reports a compelling solution to agricultural waste and pollution, driving sustainable activated carbon (AC) and green H2 production. Their advanced, AI-driven thermochemical conversion is carbon negative, sequestering 3.7 tons of GHG per ton of AC. This

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The 4 Vectors of Scale: Bioneers Pow.Bio, Future Origins Reach the Inflection Point

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The bioeconomy is leaving behind its mountain-men phase of bench work and pilot skids and entering its wagon-train era: disciplined, organized, and built for repetition. Companies like Pow.Bio, which just scaled continuous fermentation to 3,000 liters

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Maersk Tests Brazilian Ethanol Mix to Make Cleaner Maritime Fuel

by Roberto Samora (Reuters) Danish shipping company Maersk (MAERSKb.CO), is testing a blend of Brazilian ethanol with methanol and marine diesel - known as "bunker" - for its vessel engines as part of its efforts to further decarbonize operations, the company announced on

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The New Commodity Frontier: Why London Investors Are Backing Waste-Based Biofeedstocks

by Sarah Dunsby (LondonLovesBusiness) As global markets shift from fossil fuels to renewables, London’s financial elite are scouting an unlikely new asset: waste. Specifically, waste-based biofeedstocks such as used cooking oil (UCO), animal fats, and organic residues are the core ingredients

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Mitsubishi Gas Chemical and U.S.-Based Transition Industries Sign Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Ultra-Low Carbon Methanol

(Mitsubishi Gas Chemical) Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (MGC; Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshinori Isahaya) is pleased to announce that on November 6, 2025, it entered into a sales and purchase agreement (hereinafter “the Agreement”) with Transition Industries LLC (TI;

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Södra Tests Carbon Capture Technology in Värö

(Södra) In early 2026, a pilot project for carbon capture will be launched at the Värö industrial site. The initiative aims to build knowledge around the technology and explore new business opportunities using biogenic carbon dioxide as a raw material The pilot

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Maritime Nuclear Propulsion – When, Where, and How? --- November 18, 2025 --- ONLINE

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STEROPE: Pioneering Europe’s New Model of Carbon Circularity and Industrial Decarbonization

(Hydrocarbon Processing) STEROPE is a new European project that will demonstrate how advanced carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technologies can transform industrial CO₂ emissions into sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), renewable marine fuels and bio-based chemicals, using green hydrogen and innovative catalytic

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CropEnergies Pilot Project in Mannheim Proves: Super E20 Works!

(CropEnergies) In October 2023, Germany's first public E20 filling station opened in Mannheim. The fuel on offer was developed by Mannheim-based CropEnergies AG. The demo fleet shows that E20 works perfectly well in everyday use. Logistics E20 can be used entirely within the

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2026 Outlook: What’s on the Menu for Agriculture Sustainability? --- November 26, 2025 --- ONLINE

In a rapidly evolving landscape, agriculture sustainability in 2026 is being redefined by collaborative models, innovative finance, and shifting global priorities. Join us for a forward-looking webinar exploring the trends set to shape agriculture sustainability in the coming year. This session

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2040 Climate Target: Council Agrees Its Position on a 90% Emissions Reduction

(European Council) Today (November 5, 2025), the Council has reached an agreement on amending the European climate law (ECL), introducing a binding intermediate climate target for 2040 of a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, compared to 1990 levels. This

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Salt Water Fuel Signals Shift to Clean Shipping

by Haley Jarvis (Brunel University of London) Scientists have secured more than £1 million in funding to turn seawater into fuel to power ships, ferries and fishing boats. -- Researchers at Brunel University of London and Genuine H2 will split seawater into

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Energisa Group to Invest $18.65M in Brazilian Biomethane Project

by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Brazil, the Energisa Group has acquired 52% of Lurean, a company located in Carambeí, Paraná, and which operates in the treatment of waste and commercialization of organic fertilizer. With this acquisition, the Company’s second biomethane production

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Restarting Production at a Giant Factory in Romania. Corden BioChem to Resume Bioethanol Production at Podari in 2026

by Andrada Ghira (Economica.net (Google translation)) Corden BioChem, a self-proclaimed European leader in industrial biotechnology, bought the decommissioned bioethanol factory in Podari, Dolj County, this year. However, the company could resume bioethanol production, after the Competition Council authorized the industrial giant's takeover

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Carbon Clean and SAMSUNG E&A Form Innovative Alliance to Accelerate Global Deployment of Carbon Capture Solutions

(Carbon Clean) Carbon Clean, a global leader in cost-effective industrial carbon capture technology, and SAMSUNG E&A, a world-class engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company, today announced an innovative alliance to deliver modular, scalable carbon capture solutions for industries worldwide. The partnership

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ETFuels Launches FEED for Landmark First-Mover e-Methanol Project in US

(ETFuels) ETFuels, a leading global e-fuels developer announced the start of Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for its flagship Rattlesnake Gap e-methanol project in West Texas - marking a major step toward the commercial-scale production of e-fuels for global shipping and aviation markets. Once

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Newlight Clears Factory Testing for Hydrogen Retrofit System Targeting Marine Diesel Engines

(Fuel Cells Works) Newlight Technologies has successfully completed factory acceptance testing (FAT) for its hydrogen retrofit system, aimed at converting conventional two- and four-stroke marine diesel engines to run on a hydrogen–fuel blend. The testing, approved by classification society RINA,

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The World's First Wind-Powered Methanol Dual-Fuel Roll-on/Roll-off Carrier Has Entered a Critical Construction Phase.

(CeNews (Google Translation) On October 29, at the Wuchang Shipbuilding Plant of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) on the banks of the Yangtze River in Wuhan, Hubei Province, a reporter from the China Environmental News witnessed the world's first wind-powered methanol

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Driving Product Diversity

by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Ever since startup in 1996 with a 15 MMgy capacity, diversification has been Chippewa Valley Ethanol Co.’s modus operandi, according to Chad Friese, general manager and CEO of CVEC. Located in Benson, Minnesota, the plant’s

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Politico Sustainable Future Summit --- December 3, 2025 --- Brussels, Belgium

An established gathering for key politicians, scientists, campaigners, and business executives, POLITICO Sustainable Future Summit takes a look at the scrutiny and dissent surge underscoring the critical juncture facing the EU’s trajectory towards a greener and more competitive future. Our in-house

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Commission Unveils the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan: A Strategic Approach to Boost Renewable and Low-Carbon Fuels for Aviation and Waterborne Transport

(European Commission) The European Commission today (November 5, 2025) adopted its communication on the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP), setting out a pivotal roadmap to rapidly accelerate the energy transition of aviation and waterborne transport sectors. A key component of the EU Competitiveness Compass and the Clean Industrial Deal, this

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Ports of Tallinn and Stockholm Take a Step Closer to Fossil Fuel Free Maritime Transport

(Port of Tallinn) The Port of Tallinn and Ports of Stockholm signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 4th of November in Tallinn to launch the Swed-Est Green Collaboration, a joint initiative aimed at promoting sustainable and fossil fuel free maritime activities

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New Study Finds California’s Indirect Land Use Change Score for Ethanol Is Obsolete

(Renewable Fuels Association) As the California Air Resources Board (CARB) prepares to hold a Biofuels and Land Use Change Public Forum tomorrow (November 6, 2025), a comprehensive new report from Life Cycle Associates, Advances in Estimation of Land Use Change Emissions Associated with Ethanol, shows

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VOC Port, ACME Progress Renewable Ammonia Project in Tamil Nadu

(Ammonia Energy Association) Land allocated for 438,000 tons per year facility at VOC Port -- As part of the recent India Maritime Week event, ACME and VOC Port Authority on India’s southern coast have progressed the Tamil Nadu Green Ammonia Project. The 1,200 tons

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Implementation Opinions of the Ministry of Commerce on Expanding Green Trade

(Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (Google translation)) ... In order to actively expand green trade, promote trade optimization and upgrading, help achieve carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals, and accelerate the construction of a strong trading nation,

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Federal Court Pauses Enforcement of California’s Clean Truck Partnership

(ACT News) • A federal judge temporarily blocked California from enforcing the Clean Truck Partnership while the case proceeds. The court denied broader relief — California’s existing truck emissions rules remain in effect. Judge Dena Coggins ruled that neither the truck manufacturers nor

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Why 2025 Has Seen a Flood of New Ways to Count Carbon

by Jim Giles (Trellis) Delays in updating incumbent standards have prompted the publication of multiple new ways to report emissions and set targets. New approaches are challenging dominant standards from the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and Science Based Targets initiative. Central themes of the

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E15 Approval for California to Give Drivers Access to Ethanol-Gasoline Blend Public Comments DEADLINE November 12, 2025

by Patrick Newkumet (OPIS) ... CARB (California Air Resources Board) plans to release a 45-day rulemaking proposal by the end of 2026, with full regulations expected to take effect in early 2027. A Multi-Year Review Yields Positive Results According to Susie Chung,

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Episode 45 – Wyse Counsel: Reflections on Venture and Biobased Economy with Roger Wyse

by Cameron Begley (Tech Transfer Talk) In this episode, I had the great pleasure of catching up with Roger Wyse, Founder and Managing Partner at Spruce Capital Partners. I have had the pleasure of collaborating with Roger over the past decade (or more)

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Episode 47 – The Ten Carbon Chemistry Conundrum with Tony Peacock

by Cameron Begley (Tech Transfer Talk) In this episode, we had a chance to discuss the pre-emptive wind up of Ten Carbon Chemistry with Dr Tony Peacock. Earlier this year, Tony candidly posted on LinkedIn some of the story behind the journey and the recent decision

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Episode 52 – Enzymes Have Changed the World with Alex Zanghellini

by Cameron Begley (Tech Transfer Talk) In this episode I had the opportunity to chat with Alex Zanghellini, exploring his journey from AI/computer science to enzymes, and the co-founding of Arzeda with Nobel Laureate David Baker. Alex chose to bypass finance and found proteins as wonderful machines

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Lootah Biofuels Wins GCC Industrial Excellence Award 2025

(Trade Arabia) Lootah Biofuels has achieved a new Gulf-wide milestone by winning the “GCC Industrial Excellence Award 2025” in the medium factories category. The award was presented during the Third GCC Industrial Exhibition, alongside the Meetings of GCC Ministers of Commerce and

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Advanced Biofuels Canada Welcomes Federal Budget 2025 Focus on Strategic Industries and Energy Security

(Advanced Biofuels Canada) Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) applauds the federal government for a budget that puts the economy first with a targeted focus on strategic industries. Strengthening domestic production and supply chains is vital to Canada’s energy security which is inseparable from safeguarding

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The 2026 Canadian Biomass Awards Are Open for Submissions! DEADLINE March 5, 2026

(Canadian Biomass Magazine) The 2026 Canadian Biomass Awards program is officially open for submissions! The annual award program celebrates outstanding individuals, companies and communities working passionately to advance the country’s bioeconomy. This year’s awards will be presented for the following categories: Champion of the

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A Blueprint for the Future of Natural Gas Infrastructure: A Gulf Coast Case Study

by Hon Xing Wong and Marina Slijepcevic (Medium/Catalyst by GTI Energy) Future energy systems will rely as much on optimizing existing infrastructure as on deploying new technologies. Delivering reliability and economic value will depend on strategic planning that integrates both. The U.S.

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Green Marine Transport 2026 --- March 18-19, 2026 --- Amsterdam, Netherlands

The European Conference Green Marine Transport 2026 will take place on 18-19th of March in Amsterdam, bringing together key decision-makers and innovators from across the maritime industry. Over two days, the conference will unite shipping companies, port authorities, policy makers,

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PlanET Biogas: Driving the Future of biogas

(Bioenergy Insight) Few companies have had as much influence in shaping the space as PlanET Biogas, a global leader with a strong presence in North America. Bioenergy Insight spoke to Derek Hundert, president of PlanET – North America, to discuss the company’s history,

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European Bioeconomy Alliance Report Highlights Benefits of First-Generation Biomass

(Bioenergy Insight) The European Bioeconomy Alliance (EUBA) has announced the release of a new expert paper by the nova-Institute, titled “Benefits of Using First-Generation Biomass for Food, Fuels, Chemicals and Derived Materials in Europe: Science-based Argumentation Paper.” According to EUBA’s statement, the

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Inside Biogas/Biomethane Markets: Pricing, Sustainability and Regulatory Drivers --- November 26, 2025 --- ONLINE

Join World Biogas Association for a free online event that will shed light on how the biomethane market works and why it can be so hard to understand. Biomethane markets are expanding rapidly across Europe – yet understanding how value

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HERO of Energy Resilience: Hydrogen Innovation for Critical Operations --- November 19, 2025 --- ONLINE

As demands on critical military infrastructure escalate, hydrogen innovations offer a reliable pathway to meet energy needs without compromising performance or security. Through a dynamic partnership between GTI Energy and the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, the Hydrogen Energy

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White House Wrote Half of EPA’s Cost-Benefit Analysis for Climate Rule Rollback

by Jean Chemnick (E&E News Climatewire) The move — revealed in emails and internal drafts — sidelined EPA’s deep bench of career economists. -- The White House circumvented EPA’s career staff to write almost half of the cost-benefit analysis for the agency’s

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Cross-Sector Fleets Sign Fuel Deals with Clean Energy to Supply Clean Renewable Natural Gas

(Clean Energy Fuels) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE), the largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market, has announced a series of new agreements with customers across the country expanding their use of ultraclean, affordable renewable natural gas (RNG).

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Phillips 66 Doubles SAF Production in Q3

by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) Phillips 66 doubled its production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) during the third quarter of 2025 and expects additional increases in production to be realized during the fourth quarter, according to statements made during the company’s

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Neste Reports Record High SAF Sales for Q3

by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) Neste Corp. on Oct. 29 announced sales of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) reached a record 251,000 metric tons during the third quarter. The company’s renewable products segment reported improved EBTIDA, comparable sales margins and sales volumes

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Mozambique: Amendments to Biofuels Regulation to Boost Domestic Production and Exports

(Lusa/Club of Mozambique) The Mozambican Government aims to boost national production of oils for pure biofuels and has decided to halve the export tax on these products. A joint ministerial decree from the Ministries of Mineral Resources and Energy and Finance, dated

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XCF Global and Impact Jets Sign MOU to Supply Private Jet Market with Sustainable Aviation Fuel

(XCF Global/Access Newswire) Expands XCF's reach to the ~$17 billion U.S. private aviation market; Develops new growth channel through Impact Jets' network of ~130 operators; Accelerates adoption by bringing verifiable, traceable SAF to private jet operators and travelers XCF Global, Inc. ("XCF") (Nasdaq:SAFX), a key player in decarbonizing the aviation industry

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Mexico, US Eye Ethanol Cooperation amid Regulatory Overhaul

(Bnamericas) US agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins has discussed biofuels cooperation with Mexico’s energy minister Luz Elena González Escobar amid rising expectations for the growth of the Mexican ethanol market. “We discussed opportunities for cooperation in the biofuels area in order to strengthen

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EPA Reopens Comment Period on Notice Focused on Collection of Biointermediates Data DEADLINE November 28, 2025

by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Oct. 29 announced it will reopen a comment period related to a proposed extension of an information collection request (ICR) focused on provisions regarding biointermediates under the Renewable Fuel Standard. The agency

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ICM and MHI Form Strategic Alliance to Advance Ethanol Dehydration Efficiency

(ICM) ICM, Inc. (ICM), a leading U.S. process technology provider for ethanol production, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), a global engineering and technology leader, have entered into a strategic alliance to accelerate innovation in ethanol dehydration. The collaboration focuses on integrating

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Honeywell Carbon Capture Technology to Help Transform Shuttered Power Plant Into Fertilizer Facility Supporting U.S. Farmers

(Honeywell) Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today announced that its industry-leading carbon capture technologies will be used by Wabash Valley Resources, LLC (WVR) in an innovative new project to create hydrogen and ammonia fertilizer for America’s farmers, strengthening national energy independence and security. To fund the

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioeconomy Grand Challenges

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This compelling presentation outlines five grand challenges for the bioeconomy, setting ambitious quantitative goals. Novel targets include establishing a $50/ton universal standard feedstock and developing gasifiers capable of processing $30/ton feedstock into $60/barrel fuel. Successful policy must deliver

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Knowledge and Shared Intelligence Are Vital Tools in a Fast-Changing Energy Landscape

(Fuel for Thought Podcast/Biofuels Digest) ... The ability to understand, anticipate and translate technological, policy and market shifts into action and project planning is a major business issue, writes Topsoe’s Lisbeth Høier Harpsøe. Change in the energy sector is accelerating. New technologies

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The Age of Precision Transformation: The Bioeconomy Hones Genetics, Carbon, Policies in a Relentless Pursuit of Inflection

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... In Alabama, HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is tuning the genetic engines of its state economy. With Governor Kay Ivey’s $2 million grant, its scientists pair growers and researchers to test innovations directly on the land, sequence

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CALL FOR PAPERS SUM 2026 – 9th Symposium on Circular Economy and Urban Mining --- May 20-22, 2026 --- Naples, Italy

Organized once again in this unique and inspiring setting, SUM 2026 will bring together leading international experts, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers — representing diverse disciplinary backgrounds — to explore the latest advancements and key challenges in circular economy, sustainable resource management, and

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SUM 2026 – 9th Symposium on Circular Economy and Urban Mining --- May 20-22, 2026 --- Naples, Italy

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Nexus Planning Secures Consent for Advanced Biofuel Facility in Medway, Kent

(Nexus Planning) Nexus Planning has successfully secured planning permission from Medway Council on behalf of Syntech Biofuel for the expansion of its sustainable energy operations at Kingsnorth Industrial Estate, Rochester. The approved development will deliver a new 1,600 sq m production building and associated infrastructure

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Tapping into Africa’s SAF Potential

(Biofuels International) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on South Africa to mobilise its experience, resources and infrastructure to accelerate the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in the country. “South Africa has vast potential to become a leading

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23rd International Conference on Renewable Mobility "Fuels of the Future" --- January 19-20, 2026 --- Berlin, Germany

Under the theme "Time to turbocharge and revving up for renewables" the 23rd International Conference on Renewable Mobility ‘Fuels of the Future 2026’ focuses on concrete solutions for sustainable mobility. As the leading platform for renewable mobility, the conferences brings together high-ranking representatives from politics,

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It’s Here – World Biogas Technology 2026

(World Biogas Association) The brand-new World Biogas Technology publication from the World Biogas Association showcases innovative technologies across the full anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas value chain. From feedstock preparation to gas upgrading, it highlights expert insights, technology overviews and case studies from pioneering

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Brazil: Waga Energy Presents Its RNG Production Solution on the Sidelines of COP30

(Waga Energy/World Biogas Association) With COP30 just a few days away, Waga Energy is presenting its WAGABOX® technology, which purifies landfill gas into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), in Rio de Janeiro. This is a key solution as Brazil aims to produce more

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Raleigh Becomes First in North Carolina to Power Buses with Renewable Natural Gas from Wastewater

(Raleigh, North Carolina) Raleigh Water Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Bioenergy Recovery Project -- The sky was a clear blue, and the sun was bright as a crowd gathered at the Neuse River Resource Recovery Center to mark a milestone: cutting the ribbon

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Carbon Counts: Exploring Optionality in Environmental Markets --- November 20, 2025 --- ONLINE

David LaGreca, Dave Lindenmuth, Lisa Hanke 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. READ MORE

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Permission Granted for Syntech Biofuel’s £50 Million Plant in Kingsnorth Industrial Estate on the Hoo Peninsula supporting the Lower Thames Crossing

by Robert Boddy (Kent Online) A new £50 million biofuel plant that will help power one of the largest road projects in Britain has been granted permission. Medway Council has given the green light for an expansion to the Syntech Biofuel facility

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EcoEngineers Recognized Among Top 10 Energy Consulting Companies Worldwide

(EcoEngineers) EcoEngineers (Eco) has been named one of the Top 10 Energy Consulting Companies globally by Energy Digital. This recognition highlights our dedication to guiding clients through the complexities of the energy transition and our commitment to creating a sustainable future. We are

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CARB Validates Negative Carbon Landfill Gas Using ABC’s Biogas Carbon Accounting Tool

(American Biogas Council/Biomass Magazine) Some of the biogas captured from the Yolo County Landfill in California is now certified carbon negative by the California Air Resources Board, thanks to the use of LoCI Controls’ technology and the American Biogas Council’s Biogas Carbon Accounting Tool (CAT).

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Advario Singapore Ready for Biofuel B30

by Ellie Brosnan (Tanks and Terminals) Advario Helios Singapore has announced that it has received its first shipment of B30 biofuel, which marks an important step for a more sustainable energy future. Produced from renewable feedstocks, B30 biofuel is a blend containing

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LanzaTech Reaffirms Importance of LanzaJet through Amended and Restated LanzaJet Agreements that Enable the Acceleration of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Commercialization

(LanzaTech) LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA) (“LanzaTech” or the “Company”) a leader in carbon transformation technology, today announced that the investors in its affiliate LanzaJet, Inc. have entered into Second Amended and Restated Investment and Stockholders’ Agreements on the long-term collaboration and

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Australia Post Drives Forward with Electric Truck and Renewable Diesel

(Australia Post) Australia Post has today marked two major steps forward in its commitment to more sustainable logistics, unveiling its first heavy-duty large electric truck and announcing a new renewable diesel partnership with Ampol. ... Coinciding with this launch, Australia Post has also

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NEXTCHEM (MAIRE) Launches Its First Sustainability-Linked Financing Framework to Accelerate the Energy Transition

(MAIRE) The Framework introduces ambitious targets on supplier engagement (Scope 3 GHG emissions) and avoided emissions, aligned with NEXTCHEM’s commitment to decarbonization and green acceleration; It supports NEXTCHEM’s existing and future sustainability-linked financing solutions Milan, 28 October 2025 – MAIRE (MAIRE.MI) announces that NEXTCHEM has launched

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BMW Group Demands HVO100-Only Vehicles Be Included in Fleet Legislation

(BMW Group/Biobased Diesel Daily) The BMW Group used its presence at the “Fleet Europe Days” Oct. 22-23 in Luxembourg to show fleet operators ways to decarbonize their fleets. In addition to fully electrified vehicles, the focus was on fuels based on renewable

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Chiyoda Awarded FEED Contract for Installing SAF Production Facilities at Taiyo Oil’s Okinawa Operations

(Chiyoda/Biobased Diesel Daily) Chiyoda Corp. announced Oct. 28 that it has been awarded the front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for installing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facilities in Taiyo Oil’s Okinawa operations in Japan. Taiyo Oil is aiming to supply 200 million

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Illinois Researchers Convert Food Waste into Jet Fuel, Boosting Circular Economy

by Marianne Stein (ACES News/University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) ... Now, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have discovered a novel way to address that problem—by converting food waste into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that meets industry standards without relying on fossil fuel

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Neste Celebrates 15 Years of Refining in Singapore and 60 Years in Porvoo

(Neste) Neste has been transforming from a local oil refiner in Finland to a global frontrunner in renewable and circular solutions. Today, Neste is the world's leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, enabling its customers across a

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Heartwell Renewables to Begin Renewable Diesel Production in Nebraska Next Year

by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) City leaders in Hastings, Nebraska, provided an update Oct. 30 on development of the Heartwell Renewables project. The 80-million-gallon-per-year renewable diesel project was first announced in April 2021 as a joint venture between Cargill and Love’s Travel

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Biofuels and Land Use Change - Public Forum --- November 6, 2025 --- ONLINE Public Comment DEADLINE November 21, 2025

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff invite you to participate in a public forum to engage with an international panel of experts about the latest science and developments in assessing land use change associated with biofuel production. This forum

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From Policy to Practice to 2030: Building a Durable Framework for RNG Growth --- November 19, 2025 --- ONLINE

A forward-looking discussion on how today’s policy decisions will shape Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) as a decarbonization tool for 2030 and beyond. This webinar unpacks challenges and long-term opportunities for RNG stakeholders. Guest speakers include: Johannes D. Escudero, Founder & CEO, RNG

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Podcast Interview: Chevron Explores Fuel Flexibility, CNG Demo Program and More

(Chevron) Erin Field, Senior Business Development Strategist for Renewable Fuels in Chevron’s Americas Fuels and Lubricants business, recently took to the airwaves on the “WHAT THE TRUCK?!?” podcast with host Malcom Harris to discuss Chevron’s role in advancing renewable fuels and

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Business Aviation Coalition for Sustainable Aviation Fuel – Inspiring SAF Access to COP30 and Beyond

(National Business Aviation Association) As leaders around the globe prepare to congregate and discuss pressing climate change issues at COP30 in Brazil this November, business aviation stands ready with the industry’s most effective solution for emissions reductions in air travel: sustainable

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How an Industrial Microbe Converts Carbon Monoxide into Biofuel

(Max Planck Society/Phys.Org) How do you turn toxic waste into fuel? Ask the microbe. A team of scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology, together with a colleague from the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics,

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Honda Aircraft Company Becomes First Twin-Turbine Very Light Business Jet Manufacturer to Fly HondaJet on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel

(Honda Aircraft Company) Honda Aircraft Company today (October 13, 2025) announced it has become the first twin-turbine very light business jet manufacturer to utilize the HondaJet on a successful test flight running a 100% blend of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). A production-model

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Egypt Secures $135MN Financing for Bioethanol Project to Boost Green Energy Production

by Fatma Ahmed (Egypt Oil & Gas Group) In a step toward expanding Egypt’s green energy portfolio, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi witnessed the signing of a $135 million long-term financing agreement for the Egyptian Bioethanol Company (EBIOL) project of the

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K2 Ethanol Orders Ethanol and Animal-Feed Plants from ANDRITZ

(ANDRITZ) K2 Ethanol Pvt. Ltd, a pioneer in the biomass and biofuel sectors, has awarded ANDRITZ a contract to build integrated ethanol and animal-feed production plants in India. The project will include the country’s first ethanol plant powered by agro-residue, supporting

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MO Corn Farmers Call for Full USMCA Renewal, Stress Ethanol Market Access

by Carah Hart (Brownfield Ag News) A mid-Missouri farmer says he’s optimistic the U.S., Mexico and Canada will renew their trade commitments in another multilateral trade agreement next year. Jay Schutte raises corn and soybeans in Audrain County, and is an

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Hilgers, Bird Urge EPA to Create Opt-in GHG Reporting Program to Preserve 45Q, 45Z Availability for Ethanol Producers

by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird on Nov. 3 filed a public comment with the U.S. EPA expressing concern that the agency’s proposed repeal of its Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program

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Forest Fire Deadwood Creates Opportunity for Two Global Biofuel Production Sites in Northern Alberta

(PowerWood Canada/Globe Newswire) PowerWood Canada Corp cites 500 jobs to be created with introduction of Canada’s first ‘steam explosion’ pellet production facilities, while reducing wildfire threats and producing industry’s most viable low-carbon replacement for coal PowerWood Canada Corp. (“the Company”), headquartered in

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Gevo Makes First Delivery of Certified Carbon Credits to Biorecro, Unlocking Value from Carbon as a Co-Product

(Gevo) Gevo expands its carbon business with the groundbreaking delivery, adding a new stream of repeatable revenue now including carbon removal credits (CORCs) in addition to ethanol, protein, vegetable oil, and tax credit sales Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) announced the production and

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The Man in Black and the Petroleum Relapse: As CVR Energy Retreats, Innovation Arrives from Berkeley

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Late in the season, under a slate Oklahoma sky, CVR Energy looked at its cards, and folded. Like a gambler with a hand gone wrong, the company announced it would stop making renewable diesel at its Wynnewood refinery —

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Episode 53 – The Prequel: National Innovation Policy Forum 2025: ‘The Economy Is the Whole Innovation System’

(Tech Transfer Talk) The fourth National Innovation Policy Forum (NIPF) hosted by Cooperative Research Australia was Monday 3 November 2025 in Canberra—a gathering that brings together leaders across government, business and research to explore how Australia can harness its innovation ecosystem for national advantage In this

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RSB Book & Claim Webinar: A New Approach to Additionality --- November 12, 2025 --- ONLINE

Join us to learn the leading insights on the forefront of the conversation on Additionality in Book & Claim, and what it means for the future of the sustainable bioeconomy. READ MORE

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Built to Evolve: Unlocking the Next Chapters in Book & Claim --- November 6, 2025 --- ONLINE

System Update: Airlines Can Now Register Book & Claim Units A major milestone: Airlines and transport providers can now register Book & Claim Units directly, helping drive demand and support credible Scope 3 emissions reductions. Guest Insights: Expanding Beyond Aviation RSB and key

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RSB EU RED Certification Scheme Recognised under the UK’s Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO)

(Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials) The Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) is pleased to announce that its RSB EU RED certification scheme has been formally recognised under the UK’s Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO). Operators can now use their RSB EU RED certification to demonstrate compliance

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RSB-ISMA Partnership Equips India’s SAF Producers for RSB ICAO CORSIA and ICAO CORSIA Certification Ahead of 2027

(Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials) Thirty stakeholders position India as trusted supplier for global sustainable aviation fuel markets through a pioneering, Boeing-supported programme. As CORSIA’s mandatory compliance approaches in 2027, India’s bio-energy sector faces both enormous opportunity and pressing urgency. With vast sugarcane

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RSB Advances Sustainable Aviation Through ALIGHT Project Partnership

(Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials) RSB’s Sustainability Framework Drives Measurable Impact in Landmark European Aviation Project -- ALIGHT final conference at Copenhagen Airport celebrates five years of collaboration delivering practical tools and emissions reductions On 1st October, partners and stakeholders gathered at Copenhagen Airport

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FSC and RSB Unite to Break Down Certification Silos and Enable Circular Innovation

(Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials) In a decisive step toward advancing the transition to a biobased economy, based on a more credible, interconnected, and efficient certification landscape, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and The Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) are joining forces in a new collaboration, supported

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Growth Energy Welcomes New Trade Deals with Southeast Asia

(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, issued the following statement after U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer announced new trade agreements between the U.S. and four countries in Southeast Asia—Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand. “American farmers and rural communities want

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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS ICBBES 2026 2nd International Conference on Biomanufacturing, Bio-Innovation, and Environment Sustainability --- April 10-11, 2026 --- Punjab, India DEADLINE unclear

The 2nd International Conference on Biomanufacturing, Bio-Innovation, and Environment (ICBBES 2026) aims to bring together leading researchers, academicians, industry experts, and policymakers from across the globe to explore recent advancements and emerging trends in biotechnology. This interdisciplinary platform is designed

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ICBBES 2026 2nd International Conference on Biomanufacturing, Bio-Innovation, and Environment Sustainability --- April 10-11, 2026 --- Punjab, India

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Illinois: Fuelling Sustainable Aviation

by Cindy Tomei (SAFII/The Illinois Manufacturer) The Prairie State can claim a variety of unique qualities as its own: Illinois grows 95% of the processed pumpkins in the U.S., it’s the birthplace of the first skyscraper in 1885, and is the

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Portland Won’t Weaken Its Policy to Phase out Petroleum Diesel and Replace It with Biofuels

by Gosia Wozniacka (The Oregonian/OregonLive) ... The rollback recommended earlier this month by the Renewable Fuels Standards Advisory Committee, the advisory board, would have allowed trucks to continue to emit black carbon, or “soot,” at a higher level and for longer

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Oman Opens First-Ever Biodiesel Fuel Station

(The Arabian Stories) The new station goes beyond traditional fuel services, incorporating advanced digital systems, shaded truck bays, rest areas, a convenience store, and infrastructure supporting renewable fuel dispensing and seamless digital payments. The inauguration ceremony was held under the patronage of

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Slovenia’s TAM Europe Rolls out Hydrogen Buses, Strengthening Green Mobility Ties with China

by Vivek Waghmode (Bio Energy Times) As dawn broke over Maribor, Slovenia’s second-largest city, TAM Europe marked a major milestone with the rollout of its latest hydrogen fuel cell buses, signaling a new chapter in the nation’s clean-energy transport journey, reports English.news.cn. In

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Tech Startup Converts Cashew Waste into Biofuel, Biochar

by Vivek Waghmode (Bio Energy Times) Udupi: A village near Hebri in Udupi district has become the site of India’s first large-scale biofuel and biochar carbon removal plant, marking a major step toward clean energy. The facility, set up by MASH

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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance Awards Green Energy Biofuel ‘Innovator of the Year’

(Green Energy Biofuel/EIN Presswire) The vertically integrated grease collection, processing and recycling company was presented with the award in October for its sustainable energy solutions. Green Energy Biofuel LLC, a vertically integrated grease collection, processing and organics recycling company based in South

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Lula Sets Sights on Biofuels as Part of Brazil's Export Portfolio

by Andreia Verdélio (Agencia Brasil) The president met with execs from Be8 and Mercedes‑Benz -- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Thursday (Oct. 30) discussed possibilities for promoting research and adding biofuels to Brazil's export agenda. He met with Be8 CEO

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HVO Biofuel: Critical in Ireland’s Sustainable Home Heating Transition – Grant Vortex Condensing Boilers

(Construction News) As the construction sector works to reduce its carbon footprint, questions about the future of home heating have become more urgent. While renewable technologies like Grant’s Aerona R290 air-to-water, air-source heat pump are already proving successful in new build

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Jacobson in the Legislature: Madrid Ethanol Plant Connects to Carbon Dioxide Pipeline

by Mike Jacobson (North Platte Bulletin) Last week, I was invited to attend the celebration in Madrid related to the Mid America Agri Products/Wheatland ethanol plant’s connection to the Tallgrass Trailblazer CO2 pipeline. This was the first ethanol plant to connect

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Plug Power and Allied Biofuels Expand Partnership in Uzbekistan to Deploy Up to 2 GW of GenEco PEM Electrolyzers for Landmark eSAF Project

(Plug Power) Agreement Strengthens Plug’s Global Portfolio of Utility-Scale Hydrogen and Sustainable Fuel Developments -- Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a global leader in comprehensive hydrogen solutions for the hydrogen economy, today announced the execution of a binding supply agreement with Allied

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ThunderPlus & Trinity Cleantech Launch World’s First Ethanol-Based 150 kW Rapid Charger

(Bio Energy Times) In a groundbreaking move set to redefine the future of clean mobility, ThunderPlus, India’s fastest-growing EV charging company, and Trinity Cleantech today unveiled the world’s first mobile, ethanol-based 150 kW DC fast charger-cum-generator, the ME Energy Rapid Charger

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Fuels-C: Advancing Next-Generation Biofuels for a Sustainable Transport Future

(Innovation News Network) The Fuels-C project is advancing the development of next-generation biofuels from organic waste and CO₂, aiming to reduce fossil fuel dependence and enhance Europe’s energy security by 2050. Europe’s energy transition requires disruptive solutions to reduce dependency on fossil

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HIF Global Awarded ISCC EU RFNBO Certification, Marking a Global Milestone in the e-Fuels Market

(HIF Global) The HIF Haru Oni e-Fuels facility in Chile is the first facility outside the EU to receive certification for Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin and the first facility worldwide to achieve this certification for the production of e-Gasoline. HIF Global,

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ElbOil Inks Major Green Methanol Deal

(Bioenergy International) Germany-headed global marine fuel trading company ElbOil GmbH has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in China with Shandong Shunli Hydrogen Energy Technology Co. Ltd, a subsidiary of Henan Shuncheng Group, to support the future

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Hydrogen Used to Power Kirkwall Airport in UK-First Demonstration

(Bioenergy International) A novel hydrogen combustion engine technology trial, led by European Marine Energy Centre Ltd (EMEC) at Kirkwall Airport (KOI) in Orkney, was completed earlier this month. This marks the first time hydrogen has been used to meet both the

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Entrepreneurs, Companies Increasingly Considering Sustainability in Aircraft Purchases

(Climbing. Fast.) Increasingly, shrinking a company’s carbon footprint means incorporating sustainability into their aircraft utilization, and included in that strategy is an embrace of technologies that allow aircraft to be powered by something other than refined fossil fuels. Aircraft manufacturers are embracing

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Brazilian Prosecutors Investigate Illegal Use of Native Wood in Corn Ethanol Production

by Roberto Samora (Reuters) Prosecutors in Mato Grosso state to investigate illegal use of native wood as fuel for corn ethanol industry; State reforesters association Arefloresta says over 50% of wood used in sector is from native trees; Corn ethanol

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EV Obsession Is a Missed Opportunity to Lower Emissions, Mazda Says

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Report Sees Minimal Role for SAF in Cutting Emissions: Carbon Tracker Urges Investment in Electric Propulsion for Short-Haul Flights

(AIN Online) Carbon Tracker’s latest report downplays expectations for increased use of sustainable aviation fuel before 2030. -- Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will make only a marginal contribution to reducing aircraft emissions before 2030, according to a new report published yesterday by

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Brazil Eyes Potential Biofuel Production Collaboration with Asean — Lula

by Danni Haizal Danial Donald (Bernama/The Edge Malaysia) Brazil is eyeing a potential collaboration with Asean to boost biofuel production, aiming to reduce reliance on other energy-producing countries and accelerate decarbonisation efforts, according to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. He said

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Singapore Sets up World’s First Non-Profit to Centralise Purchase of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

by Shikhar Gupta (Business Times) SAFCo will procure, manage and allocate the fuel at Changi Airport and Seletar Airport -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has set up the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Company (SAFCo) to centralise the purchase of such fuel. The

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Indonesia: East Java to Become Major Site for Ethanol Production

by Vivek Waghmode (ChiniMandi) The Ministry of Industry has identified East Java as a prime location for setting up an ethanol plant to support Indonesia’s plan to introduce a mandatory 10 percent bioethanol blend (E10) in fuel, reports Antara News. “The most

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to the DOE Vehicle Technologies Office Strategy and Impact

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The VTO drives applied R&D to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in transportation by 2050, focusing on the gap between basic science and commercial development. Key priorities include accelerating battery technology, optimizing vehicle/grid integration, and developing modal

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Highwater Ethanol Hosts Sleepy Eye High School Students

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Fourteen students from Sleepy Eye High School’s Crop 101 class toured Highwater Ethanol today to learn about ethanol production. “We enjoyed welcoming students from Sleepy Eye High School to our facility. These tours give students an opportunity to view

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Minnewaska Area High School Students Tour CVEC

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Forty-one students from Minnewaska Area High School’s agriculture processing class toured Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company (CVEC) yesterday (October 21, 2025). “We take great pride in the growth and refinement that we continue to achieve in our production processes over

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Southland High School Students Tour Al-Corn Clean Fuel

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Fourteen students from Southland High School toured Al-Corn Clean Fuel earlier today (October 24, 2025). During the tour, the students learned about the various stages of ethanol production such as incoming grain handling and grading, fermentation, grain storage, ethanol

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MN Bio-Fuels Champions Unleaded 88 in Recently Concluded Retail Promotional Campaign

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) recently concluded a six-month Unleaded 88 (E15) promotional campaign at retail gas stations across Minnesota, including the Twin Cities metro area and - for the first time - Greater Minnesota. The campaign began April

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Webinar: The Race for Renewable Fuels to Improve Rural Prosperity --- November 12, 2025 --- ONLINE

Agri-Pulse is pleased to announce a webinar focused on additional ways that farmers, livestock producers, and ranchers can generate new revenue streams. Our next webinar, “The Race for Renewable Fuels to Improve Rural Prosperity,” will discuss demand drivers that leverage our agricultural waste

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Green Hydrogen and Ammonia: Opportunities and Challenges for Minnesota

by Michael Reese ((University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center (WCROC)) Industrial decarbonization is the process of reducing fossil energy consumption thereby lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with producing various products. This is also known as reducing the

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Velocys Cancels Natchez Biofuel Plant, but $7M Levee Project Leaves Site Ready for New Industry

by Jan Griffey (The Natchez Democrat) Velocys has scrapped plans for a Natchez biofuel plant, but a $7M levee project leaves the Mississippi River site fully developed and ready to attract new industrial investment. -- Velocys, who since 2017 has said it