(Inside EPA) The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) is urging Congress to quickly enact an authorization for year-round use of 15 percent ethanol fuel (E15) to ease consumer fuel prices, amid a surge in oil prices resulting from the outbreak of war with Iran and the spread of conflict across the Middle East. “Once again, the events in the Middle East and the spike in oil prices demonstrates this country’s overreliance on foreign sources for our energy,” said RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper .... READ MORE
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Excerpt from Renewable Fuels Association: As the events in the Middle East have led to a spike in oil prices and the expectation of higher gasoline prices for American drivers, the Renewable Fuels Association renews its urgent call for Congress to pass legislation to allow the nationwide year-round sale of the lower-cost, American-made E15, a blend with 15 percent ethanol.
"Once again, the events in the Middle East and the spike in oil prices demonstrate this country’s overreliance on foreign sources for our energy,” said RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper. "We need to take every action we can to insulate our nation from these geopolitically induced price spikes at the pump, and an easy solution is to increase our use of domestically produced ethanol. Congress must pass legislation to allow year-round E15, as President Trump has called them to do. This action has bipartisan and bicameral support, and American consumers demand it."
Recent polling by Morning Consult indicates:
In 2025, the U.S. imported 314 million barrels of oil from OPEC countries. If E15 were adopted nationally, Cooper said, the additional ethanol would displace half of this volume.
A 2019 gas price study by independent economist and energy expert Dr. Philip K. Verleger, Jr. looked at oil market disruptions over nearly 50 years and showed how the availability of ethanol avoids a significant impact to U.S. gasoline prices from a supply disruption and saves consumers a significant amount of money at the pump. Verleger cataloged various crises and their impacts on the oil supply, from the 1973 Arab Oil Embargo to ongoing political and economic challenges in Venezuela. When it comes to crises such as these, Verleger asserts that "even a modest amount of renewable fuels can significantly moderate the price impact of market disruptions." READ MORE
Excerpt from Politico Pro Energywire: The Middle Eastern conflict has stemmed the flow of oil shipments out of the Persian Gulf, spiking global oil commodity prices. Oil analysts are warning that the market volatility will quickly translate into an uptick of gasoline prices at the pump.
Add to that California's ongoing refinery woes, and the Golden State could see $5 per gallon in the coming weeks, according to Ryan Cummings, chief of staff of the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research.
“[Retail] gas prices are already slated to continue to increase, particularly in Northern California,” Cummings said in an interview. “So then on top of that, you get the double whammy of whatever’s happening in Iran.”
In all, the Iran conflict represents the first major test to the new gasoline supply model that the Newsom administration has increasingly embraced as refineries close: importing a larger share of the state’s gasoline as oil refiners exit in the face of the Golden State goal of phasing out petroleum-based fuels by 2045. READ MORE
Excerpt from Reuters/World Energy News: The world sugar price rose 'on Monday, on the fear that the U.S./Israel war against Iran, which is disrupting energy supplies worldwide, would cause Brazilian sugarcane mills to produce less sugar and more ethanol. Ethanol, a biofuel made from cane, is produced by mills. The mills of Brazil, the world's largest sugar producer, will use less cane for fuel production, which means they have less raw material available to make sugar. Sugar is a staple food and calorie source in developing countries. At 1215 GMT, 'raw sugar price futures' on the ICE were up 1%, at 14.23 cents per lb. They had gained nearly 3% earlier. White sugar futures, meanwhile, rose 2.1%, to $416.30 a metric tonne, after earlier gaining more than 3%.
The world oil and natural gas prices are on the rise as the Iran conflict causes the closure of oil and gas installations across the Middle East, and the disruption of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Sugar market consultant says that Petrobas, Brazil's state oil company, is likely to increase gasoline prices in the country at some point.
He said there were also concerns that the conflict could impact the ability of sugar refineries to produce "white or processed" sugar in the Gulf, either by limiting the ability to import raw or by increasing the cost of imports.
The 'war' could drag on, however, and threaten the 'global economy. It would also boost inflation which, in turn, could cap sugar prices by reducing demand for the sweetener.
Other soft commodities include arabica coffee, which fell 0.3% per lb to $2.7995, while robusta coffee rose by 2.5% to $3.713/t. READ MORE
Excerpt from Brownfield Ag News:
Troy Bredenkamp tells Brownfield the conflict in the Middle East is one more reason Congress needs to get year-round E15 legislation done. “We saw over the last forty-eight hours at least, an increase in crude oil prices of at least eight percent. You know, that’s going to start hitting prices at the pump here in the next day or two or three. It never takes very long.”
Bredenkamp says now more than ever, it’s time for Congress to add certainty and stability to insulate the market from conflicts like this. “E15 would replace about half of the crude oil that we get from OPEC states right now, so that would be the impact overall long-term of getting E15 done.”
If passed, Bredenkamp believes retailers would move quickly to upgrade their infrastructure to handle E15. “And that, for us, would mean another six to seven billion gallons of ethanol into the marketplace. That’s another two to two-point-five billion bushels of corn being ground. That would certainly soak up a lot of the carryover that we’re seeing this year.”
He says, “The Energy Marketers Association has done their own work, and I think they sent out a report in the last week or two that they even think that year-round E15 would lead to adoption of E15 where it would replace E10 in about a five-year time span, so that’s a pretty quick adoption rate.” READ MORE; includes AUDIO
(Renewable Fuels Association) Speaking to attendees at the 31st annual National Ethanol Conference in Orlando, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper celebrated a record-breaking year for the U.S. ethanol industry while urging Congress and the Trump administration to fully unleash American ethanol to boost the farm economy, reduce consumer fuel prices, and strengthen domestic energy security.
Framing the industry’s current moment through the story of college football underdog Fernando Mendoza, Cooper compared ethanol’s untapped potential to the quarterback’s improbable rise to a national championship and Heisman Trophy. Mendoza’s journey—from overlooked recruit to national champion at Indiana University—underscored the theme of the conference: America’s ethanol industry is poised for even greater success if given the opportunity to compete on a level playing field.
“We saw glimpses of our industry’s potential last year, and 2025 was another good year for the U.S. ethanol industry,” Cooper said. “But we could have done so much more, if simply given the opportunity. More to lower fuel prices for consumers. More to reduce reliance on imported petroleum. More to clean up the air and reduce emissions. And more to create jobs and boost the farm economy.”
That opportunity, RFA emphasized, begins with eliminating outdated federal regulations that restrict E15 sales during the summer driving season. Despite bipartisan support and a broad coalition agreement that included the American Petroleum Institute, legislative efforts to secure permanent, nationwide year-round E15 sales narrowly failed in late 2024 and again in early 2026. And instead of adopting year-round E15, the House formed the E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council” to continue working on the issue.
House lawmakers serving on the council had pledged legislative action on year-round E15 by today, but as of this morning, no bill had been introduced. Cooper called on members of Congress to act swiftly, stressing that year-round E15 would lower fuel costs, strengthen U.S. energy security, and provide critical economic relief to farmers and working families. Cooper noted that a small handful of mid-sized refining companies is holding up progress on E15 and reform of the RFS program’s small refinery exemption (SRE) program. He said lawmakers are finding out “that there is simply no way to appease mid-sized refiners who continue to game the RFS system with SREs. Those refiners either want to maintain the status quo, or they want to blow up the RFS entirely—neither of those options is acceptable to the majority of liquid fuel and agriculture stakeholders.”
“Our message to the Council—and to every member of Congress—is clear: Year-round, nationwide E15 is an urgent priority for America’s farmers, energy sector, and working families—and it can't wait any longer. Unleash E15! Let’s get it done,” Cooper said.
The urgency comes amid record industry performance. In 2025, U.S. ethanol producers manufactured a record 16.4 billion gallons of renewable fuel. Domestic consumption reached 14.3 billion gallons—the highest level in six years—while exports surged to an all-time high of 2.2 billion gallons, representing one out of every eight gallons produced. The industry supported 317,000 jobs, generated $28 billion in income, and contributed more than $50 billion to U.S. GDP.
While federal E15 legislation remains stalled, the industry achieved a breakthrough in California, the final state to approve E15 as a motor fuel. Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation legalizing E15 sales, though implementation is temporarily delayed by regulatory certification requirements involving vapor recovery equipment.
Cooper expressed optimism regarding proposed RFS volume obligations for 2026 and 2027 under EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin. The proposed rule includes the highest-ever renewable volume targets and maintains the 15-billion-gallon conventional biofuel requirement. RFA urged full reallocation of SREs to preserve the integrity of the RFS program.
According to Cooper, the industry is also closely monitoring implementation of the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, which could spur renewed investment and innovation—provided final modeling and regulatory details offer clarity and fairness for ethanol producers.
Looking ahead, RFA highlighted expanding global export opportunities and emerging markets in maritime and sustainable aviation fuel, emphasizing ethanol’s potential to reduce emissions in hard-to-decarbonize sectors. “Ethanol is well-positioned as a broadly available, low-cost, low-carbon, and scalable alternative fuel for these markets,” Cooper said. “Expanding ethanol into these supply chains would provide new demand for our industry, generate new revenue streams for farmers, bolster rural economies, and strengthen American energy leadership.”
Concluding the address, Cooper called on policymakers to “fully unleash ethanol” and unlock the full potential of American biofuels—just as Mendoza’s hidden talents, overlooked potential, and relentless determination were finally unleashed during Indiana’s historic perfect season.
Click here for Cooper’s remarks as prepared, and here for his presentation. READ MORE
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Excerpt from AgroLatam: The Feb. 25 deadline for the special congressional committee to move legislation to the House floor passed without action. While members continue drafting a proposal, details remain scarce. Industry observers say the stakes extend far beyond the fuel pump, directly affecting corn demand, commodity prices, and rural economic stability.
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For corn growers and co-ops across the Midwest, year-round E15 is widely viewed as a demand driver capable of stabilizing yields-to-price ratios and supporting commodity markets amid broader uncertainty in global supply chains.
The E15 Rural Energy Council, composed of 20 legislators, faces a narrow political margin in the House, where leadership must weigh consensus versus unanimous support. Petroleum stakeholders are pressing for inclusion of reforms to the Renewable Fuel Standard's small-refinery exemption (SRE) program, a long-standing flashpoint between refiners and biofuel producers.
Industry representatives acknowledge the legislative path is complicated. Attaching E15 provisions to must-pass legislation remains the preferred strategy, although similar efforts failed in late 2024 when language was removed from an appropriations package at the last minute. With limited legislative vehicles on the calendar, prospects appear uncertain.
In the absence of federal action, several Midwestern states - including Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin - have secured Clean Air Act waivers to allow year-round E15 sales. Kansas could follow if Congress fails to act.
However, reliance on temporary summertime emergency waivers from the Environmental Protection Agency is viewed as an unstable solution. Retailers and fuel marketers warn that annual emergency declarations create regulatory uncertainty across the supply chain, complicating infrastructure investment and long-term planning.
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Excerpt from DTN Progressive Farmer:
So far, little information has come out about the process.
"I do expect we're going to see a product soon," said Will Hupman, vice president of downstream policy for the American Petroleum Institute.
"I think we may see something as soon as this week, I know something's being drafted right now. The goalposts have moved on this a lot as they sort of talk with various stakeholders and they're trying to satisfy everyone."
Considering the council is working toward a consensus to include petroleum interests and small-refinery exemptions to the Renewable Fuel Standard, Hupman said the council made up of 20 members of Congress is faced with a difficult task.
"And I think sort of the real question here, if you keep in mind that there's a one-vote margin in the House or two-vote margin in the House is, are we seeking something that has unanimous support or are we seeking something that has consensus support?" he said during a panel discussion.
"I think that's an important distinction because I don't think unanimous support can't exist and will never exist."
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There has been some discussion in recent months that if Congress decides not to act on E15 legislation, more states will seek special Clean Air Act waivers to be allowed to sell E15 year-round in their states.
So far Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin have received waivers, while Kansas may be next in line.
On Tuesday, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly said if Congress does not pass E15 legislation, she may take the same action.
LEGISLATIVE HOPES
Troy Bredenkamp, senior vice president of government and public affairs for the Renewable Fuels Association, said the hope of the industry is to see an E15 bill attached to must-pass legislation, even after that approach failed in December 2024 when E15 was yanked out of an appropriations bill at the last minute.
"I can tell you from our perspective, we do not want to see a floor vote," Bredenkamp said.
"I mean, we all know E15 was never necessarily meant to be a standalone package. This was always meant to be a drop in onto a must-pass piece of legislation. We've never done a whip count on an entire U.S. House of Representatives. It's a very risky strategy, but if that's the road we have to go down, that's the road we will go down."
Looking at the legislative calendar for the current session, Bredenkamp said the chances to attach E15 to another must-pass bill seem slim.
"I don't see any new vehicles coming anytime soon," he said.
VIABILITY OF SUMMER WAIVERS
Doug Kantor, general counsel for the National Association of Convenience Stores, said although the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the Trump administration is likely to continue to grant temporary waivers of summertime E15 bans, that isn't a long-term solution.
"If we don't get legislation done, we're going to see some of the same exact dynamics as last year, right?" he said.
"That begins to raise all of these problems where some of our folks may get fed up with certain things. We've been surviving on summertime E15 on emergency waivers for what, five years now? At some point, some EPA is going to say, 'how is it an emergency every single year?' I mean, look, we've written them letters every year and said, it's an emergency. You've got to waive it so we can keep selling it. Sometime that becomes untenable."
RFS PROPOSAL TO OMB
The ethanol industry received good news on Wednesday (February 25, 2026), as EPA Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation Aaron Szabo announced during the conference that the final RFS volumes rule has been sent to the Office of Management and Budget for review.
He said the agency expects the final rule to be released by the end of March.
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Hupman said although the council's work on E15 continues to be "opaque," it is expected that a final bill could be like the "Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act" drafted by the ethanol industry.
"In terms of the overall impact, again, without seeing it, this is some expectation, but my expectations are that the council is going to land in a pretty similar place to our original design," Hupman said.
"Our sort of prognosis is that this council's gonna put together a product, it's gonna be legislation, they're gonna put it on the speaker's desk and say either all of us or most of us have signed off on this, but we don't yet know what happens." READ MORE
Excerpt from Brownfield Ag News: He (EPA Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation Aaron Szabo) says the issue of small refinery exemptions slowed the process.
“Unfortunately, that added more complexity and work for our team, so this final rule is coming out later than we initially planned. We have not delayed this rule for any reason or by any request, this is really hard.” READ MORE; includes AUDIO
Excerpt from Ethanol Producer Magazine:
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Feb. 24 announced she will consider petitioning the U.S. EPA to allow year-round sales of E15 within her state in the absence of Congressional action to allow year-round sales of E15 on a nationwide basis.
Kelly would not be the first governor to file such a petition with the EPA. The governors of several Midwestern states in April 2022 filed petitions with the EPA requesting that the agency remove the 1-psi Reid vapor pressure (RVP) waiver for summer gasoline-ethanol blended fuels, which would effectively allow E15 to be sold year-round within their states.
The EPA in February 2024 issued a final rule allowing E15 to be sold year-round in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin beginning with the summer 2025 driving season. The agency in February 2025 confirmed plans to uphold the rulemaking but said it would consider requests from individual states to delay implementation if the rulemaking by one year. Later that month, the EPA approved requests filed by Ohio and South Dakota seeking a one-year delay.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine in October 2025 filed a subsequent petition with the EPA asking to reverse course and reinstate the 1-psi volatility waiver within the state. The EPA in February 2026 approved his request. The Midwest E15 Rule, however, remains in effect in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
In a statement released on Feb. 24, Kelly urged Congress to take action on E15 legislation and stressed that authorization of year-round E15 sales would boost demand for Kansas corn and grain sorghum while lowering gas prices for Kansans.
“While I have resisted opting out of the EPA waiver for the State of Kansas in favor of following the nationwide emergency waiver for the years of 2022 through 2025, the reliance on the granting of this emergency waiver continues to cause stress on our fuel retailers and agricultural industry,” Kelly said.
“Congress can eliminate this patchwork of regulatory relief by implementing a nation-wide solution to this issue and providing regulatory certainty for industry and lower gas prices for Americans,” she continued. “Failure to do so will continue to harm demand for Kansas corn and grain sorghum at a time when supplies are at record levels and prices are depressed.
“Further delay of a national solution to this issue by Congress will cause me to give strong consideration to submitting a request to join the eight other states who have received EPA approval to sell E15 year-round,” Kelly added. “The deadline to submit this waiver request is April 1, 2026.” READ MORE
Excerpt from Des Moines Register/Ames Tribune: U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley said his constituents are also growing restless, sharing with him their frustration across 13 town hall meetings last week.
“It’s something that should’ve happened today based upon what we heard maybe a month ago now,” Grassley said during a Feb. 25 call with reporters. “And we’re hearing from farmers on this issue that they’re frustrated it’s not happening.”
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Grassley said ethanol proponents and oil refiners remained at odds Wednesday.
“We’ve still got some things to work out, I’m sorry to say,” he said.
He expressed frustration with those oil refiners, saying both Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican President Donald Trump approved the summer sale of E15 during their administrations.
“I never heard from the small refineries,” Grassley said. “Now we’re hearing from them. And it seems to me that we’re hearing from some that don’t have any financial troubles, and they just want to get into the game.”
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Iowa Democrats, who also have an eye on capitalizing on the issue ahead of a competitive midterm election, levied their own criticism against the state’s Republican delegation.
“Randy Feenstra, Ashley Hinson, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, and Zach Nunn have proven they’re too weak to deliver on the year-round sale of E-15, and it’s costing Iowa farmers dearly,” Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart said in a statement. “Iowa Republicans keep failing us on E-15, and every day that goes by without a deal is a reminder that we’re long overdue for new, independent leadership in Washington that gets results — not more of the same broken promises.” READ MORE
Excerpt from Reuters:
The Trump administration has settled on a plan that would require big oil refineries to make up for at least half of the biofuel blending volumes obligations waived in recent years under the Small Refinery Exemption program, according to three sources familiar with the discussions.
The decision could be unwelcome news for larger oil refiners that have argued that additional blending obligations would raise their costs. But it could help the biofuel industry by boosting demand for blending credits.
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Refiners, meanwhile, have warned that reallocation unfairly forces larger plants to cover for smaller rivals, raising their compliance costs and potentially increasing pump prices.
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EPA officials in recent weeks have signaled they settled on reallocating at least 50% of the waived volumes for those three years, and that the level could go higher, according to the sources, who asked not to be named discussing the matter.
That reflects a shift in preference toward increased biofuels blending, after the Environmental Protection Agency last year initially sought public feedback on a range of options from zero to 100%, opens new tab. READ MORE / MORE
Excerpt from Biofuels Digest: However, Sabo’s remarks were notable for what they didn’t say. In a fascinatng rhetorical shift, the Assistant Administrator’s speech minimized references to environment, cleaner air, or public health outcomes (just one brief acknowledgment that his office overseen by Administrator Lee Zeldin has a “core mission of protecting human health and the environment”). Instead, his focus was squarely on “deregulatory action” and “consumer choice”. neergy realism and dominance, and statutory authority.
The impending 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit was perhaps the most polarizing topic on the floor. While Cooper views 45Z as a historic opportunity to spur a wave of innovation not seen since the original ethanol boom 20 years ago, the lack of a final GREET model has producers flying blind.
“The model is really the whole ball game,” Cooper warned, noting that the fine print will determine if a tax credit is worth $1.00 per gallon or nothing at all. The industry is specifically watching how “indirect land use” (iLUC) is handled and whether new pathways like corn kernel fiber will be included.
The skepticism on the floor was palpable. Some stakeholders argued that shifting the policy from a blender’s credit (40A/40B) to a producer’s credit (45Z) was a strategic error. They argued the new framework is “super, super complicated,” making it nearly impossible to track how a cash credit attaches to a physical volume as it moves through the value chain. The fear? That the credit’s value will be absorbed by middlemen and never reach the consumer’s wallet to drive demand.
If there was one unifying theme at the NEC, it was sheer exhaustion over the gridlocked battle for year-round, nationwide E15.
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The “Villains” in the Room
The sabotage didn’t come from “Big Oil” at large, but from a “handful of mid-sized oil refining companies”. Cooper identified these as Fortune 500 companies—some with foreign ownership—that masquerade as “small” to protect their access to Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs).
These refiners claimed that losing their exemptions would cause refinery shutdowns and layoffs, a claim Cooper dismissed as “complete and utter nonsense”. By mounting a “goal-line stand,” this vocal faction created enough doubt on Capitol Hill to have the E15 language pulled from the recent appropriations bill.
The Stakes and the Chaos
The lack of a federal fix means the industry remains stuck in a cycle of “emergency summer waivers.” This status quo is punishing everyone:
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California continues to be the industry’s most surreal battleground. On one hand, the state is a success story: E85 is currently selling at staggering discounts of up to $2.00 per gallon compared to standard gasoline. On the other hand, the state is facing a supply catastrophe. With two major refinery closures set to wipe out 20% of in-state refining capacity by April, California will soon be forced to import 65% or more of its fuel from overseas.
“E15 is going to be our saving grace on the supply side,” noted Alessandra Penasco of the California Fuels & Convenience Alliance. Yet, a “rogue” fire marshal has thrown up a last-minute roadblock, claiming that the state’s unique—and vastly outdated—Stage II vapor recovery nozzles must be certified for E25 before E15 can flow.
Penasco confirmed that retailers would be “jumping for joy” to ditch the expensive Stage II equipment entirely. It is a redundant relic of the past; modern cars already have onboard vapor recovery systems that make the nozzles unnecessary. Once this bureaucratic hurdle is cleared, industry leaders expect E15 to become the base fuel offering in California, potentially displacing E10 entirely across the Golden State.
While the podium saw mentions of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Maritime opportunities, the floor buzz suggested these remain “ghost markets” for now.
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For an industry producing record corn crops and facing “the worst economic conditions in nearly 50 years” for farmers, these new frontiers are no longer luxuries—they are necessities.
The Bottom Line
The 2026 National Ethanol Conference made one thing abundantly clear: the U.S. ethanol industry is primed for a massive expansion, provided the government gets out of its own way. From the imminent delivery of the RVOs to the high-stakes implementation of 45Z and the ongoing brawl for E15 market access, the pieces are on the board. READ MORE
Excerpt from Politico Pro: Farm-state Republicans are also rushing to prove they can champion a handful of industry-friendly priorities, including allowing year-round sales of E15 fuel and a new round of farm economic aid they’d like to land at farmers’ feet before November. Sen. John Hoeven (R-N.D.), who chairs the Senate subcommittee that oversees agriculture spending, said GOP lawmakers will need to get “aggressive” about securing new policies in the coming months to bolster farmers — like permitting the sale of year-round E15, as Trump promised during a recent trip to Iowa. “Remember us for the midterms,” Trump said after pledging that congressional leaders would pass a bill allowing increased ethanol sales to expand corn markets, a key sector in Iowa. READ MORE
Excerpt from Brownfield Ag News: Casey Kelleher, president of the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board, says watching other countries excitedly embrace higher blends of ethanol adds to the irritation.
“We have to set the tone.” He says, “These other countries are talking about higher blends, and if we have higher blends, it looks that much better. The new prime minister in Japan has a goal of E10 by 2030 and E20 by 2040. Japan’s at nothing right now.”
Bower says NCGA and state associations continue to lean on legislators to stress the importance of year-round E15 to rural America.
Casey Kelleher, president of the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board, says watching other countries excitedly embrace higher blends of ethanol adds to the irritation.
“We have to set the tone.” He says, “These other countries are talking about higher blends, and if we have higher blends, it looks that much better. The new prime minister in Japan has a goal of E10 by 2030 and E20 by 2040. Japan’s at nothing right now.”
Bower says NCGA and state associations continue to lean on legislators to stress the importance of year-round E15 to rural America. READ MORE
Excerpt from Renewable Fuels Association: As the events in the Middle East have led to a spike in oil prices and the expectation of higher gasoline prices for American drivers, the Renewable Fuels Association renews its urgent call for Congress to pass legislation to allow the nationwide year-round sale of the lower-cost, American-made E15, a blend with 15 percent ethanol.
"Once again, the events in the Middle East and the spike in oil prices demonstrate this country’s overreliance on foreign sources for our energy,” said RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper. "We need to take every action we can to insulate our nation from these geopolitically induced price spikes at the pump, and an easy solution is to increase our use of domestically produced ethanol. Congress must pass legislation to allow year-round E15, as President Trump has called them to do. This action has bipartisan and bicameral support, and American consumers demand it."
Recent polling by Morning Consult indicates:
In 2025, the U.S. imported 314 million barrels of oil from OPEC countries. If E15 were adopted nationally, Cooper said, the additional ethanol would displace half of this volume.
A 2019 gas price study by independent economist and energy expert Dr. Philip K. Verleger, Jr. looked at oil market disruptions over nearly 50 years and showed how the availability of ethanol avoids a significant impact to U.S. gasoline prices from a supply disruption and saves consumers a significant amount of money at the pump. Verleger cataloged various crises and their impacts on the oil supply, from the 1973 Arab Oil Embargo to ongoing political and economic challenges in Venezuela. When it comes to crises such as these, Verleger asserts that "even a modest amount of renewable fuels can significantly moderate the price impact of market disruptions." READ MORE
Excerpt from Brownfield Ag News: Fuel retailers are frustrated by the lack of progress on E15 legislation.
Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper says gas stations and truck stops are growing tired of waiting on Congress to pass a year-round, nationwide standard.
“We’ve certainly heard that remark from the retailers and truck stop folks before, and I think there is a risk if we don’t get something done fairly soon, then everybody is going to go back to their own corners.”
Speaking to Brownfield at last week’s National Ethanol Conference in Orlando, he said a further patchwork of states offering year-round E15 is not the outcome fuel retailers or biofuel stakeholders want.
“Yeah, there’s a real chance that this group that has been tenuously held together over these last few years could splinter if we don’t get something done federally pretty soon. The fatigue is real.” READ MORE; includes AUDIO
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by Barry Coleman (Northern Canola Growers Association/Farm & Ranch Guide) The bullish strength of oilseed markets recently is tied to the efforts of biofuel supporters on both sides of the border seeking to grow the industry and the expectation that
(Star Advertiser) Par Hawaii Refining LLC, a more than 50-year-old petroleum refinery in James Campbell Industrial Park, says this month it will start up the largest renewable fuel production facility in Hawaii. READ MORE
(ePURE) The European Commission’s decision to circumvent the democratic process by provisionally applying the EU-Mercosur trade agreement is yet another sign that the deal is a bad one for Europe – especially for the strategically important EU renewable ethanol industry and
(Indian Council of Agricultural Research) Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) is one of India’s most important commercial crops, grown across 5.4 million hectares, with Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu leading in production. Traditionally cultivated as a monocrop, sugarcane provides income to farmers
by Michael Ribbeck (Swindon Advertiser) Hundreds of council vehicles will soon be running on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). Swindon Borough Council will introduce HVO across its fleet starting next month, aiming to cut carbon dioxide emissions by up to 90 per cent. The
(United National Climate Change) A UN Body has approved the first credits to be issued under the UN carbon market established by the Paris Agreement. The approved activity is a clean‑cooking project in Myanmar, which distributes efficient cookstoves that reduce harmful household air pollution and lessen pressure on local forests. UN
(Vertimass) Clariant’s zeolite expertise aims to accelerate commercialization of Vertimass’s biobased alcohol to liquid fuel conversion technology; Partnership targets scaling up zeolite catalysts for commercial biofuel production; Collaboration combines Vertimass’ innovative process with Clariant’s 60+ years of zeolite development expertise Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty
(U.S. Representative Chrissie Houlahan (D-PA 6th)) Caucus Reaches 50 Members, Reflecting Growing Bipartisan Momentum -- Today, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Stephanie Bice (R-OK), Co-Chairs and Co-Founders of the BIOTech Caucus, announced the Caucus’s first-ever slate of formally endorsed legislation. This milestone advances the Caucus’s
(European Space Agency) • New European rocket engine Greta has completed a hot-fire test campaign, demonstrating stable operations, shutdowns and multiple restarts on a mobile test stand developed by ArianeGroup for the European Space Agency at ArianeGroup's Trauen site in Germany. Greta runs
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Atlantic Biomass has unveiled an integrated Dual Pathway system that simultaneously produces ethanol-derived and syngas-derived Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from non-food biomass. By combining simultaneous ball milling and enzyme hydrolysis, the technology eliminates expensive pretreatment steps.
by Alexander A. Koukoulas (A2K Consultants/Biofuels Digest) Forest biomass has long been positioned as a cornerstone of the U.S. bioeconomy. The logic is compelling: abundant working forests, a mature forest products industry, deep technical expertise, and increasing pressure to decarbonize materials, fuels,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Three years ago, Congress created the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology with a blunt mandate: determine whether the United States is positioned to lead the next industrial revolution — and what to do if
(Inside EPA) The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) is urging Congress to quickly enact an authorization for year-round use of 15 percent ethanol fuel (E15) to ease consumer fuel prices, amid a surge in oil prices resulting from the outbreak of war
(ZimEye) As the SADC Sustainable Energy Week unfolds in Victoria Falls, bringing together regional policymakers, investors and energy leaders, Zimbabwe stands in a unique and credible position. More than a participant in the regional energy transition conversation, Zimbabwe is already a proven
by Owen Menkens (Queensland Country Life) At the recent State Government inquiry into a sugarcane-backed biofuels industry in Queensland, growers had the final word. ... Our message was straightforward. If a biofuels industry is to expand, growers must share fairly and significantly in
(DNV) With maritime transport continuing to underpin global trade, ports are entering a period of rapid transformation. A recent report by DNV and Menon Economics highlights the profound developments under way at key ports and examines forward-thinking strategies to secure long-term
SAF Magazine, in collaboration with the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI), has announced the dates for the 2026 North American SAF Conference & Expo. Taking place Aug. 25-27, in Tacoma, Washington, at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center, the North
SAF Magazine, in collaboration with the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI), has announced the dates for the 2026 North American SAF Conference & Expo. Taking place Aug. 25-27, in Tacoma, Washington, at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center, the North
by Michael Croudace (Sustainable Aviation Fuels Institute) ... This paper examines how U.S. policy retrenchment under President Trump, aggressive European mandates, airline voluntary programs, and potential U.S. policy reversal will shape worldwide SAF demand through mid-century. The Trump administration’s actions in 2025 dramatically
by Georgina Gustin (Inside Climate News) A new study takes a first-of-its kind look at how farming converts non-forested areas and major carbon sinks into cropland and pasture. ... But new research published this week finds that non-forest ecosystems—the world’s grasslands, savannas and
Join the Wisconsin Energy Institute for the second annual March Madness Forward in Energy Forum featuring the “Battle of the Biofuel Crops." Four scientists from the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center will passionately pitch why their chosen plant is the most fascinating
by Marc J. Rauch (The Auto Channel) I was recently directed to an article published on City-Journal.org titled, "A Simple Policy to Reduce Food Prices". The article was written by James B. Meigs, a senior fellow of the Manhattan Institute and a contributing
by Amanda Bilek (Minnesota Corn) ... Although we are strenuously advocating at the federal level for nationwide, year-round E15, Farm Bill 2.0, and maintaining critical trade relationships while expanding trade opportunities to new markets, there is plenty of action the state
(International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is one of the central challenges facing the aviation sector. Meeting this challenge requires collaboration across the value chain, supported by credible frameworks that enable new ways of bringing SAF to
(BioEnergy Times) Sweden’s state-owned airport operator, Swedavia, has increased its annual joint purchase of sustainable aviation fuel to reduce emissions from business travel. This year, the program includes new participants such as Luleå Municipality and the ground handling company Aviator Airport
(Vietnam Plus) The Indonesian government will continue to monitor and evaluate the EU’s policy adjustments, particularly those related to the Indirect Land Use Change policy under Directive (EU) 2018/2001, known as Renewable Energy Directive II, and its implementing regulations. Indonesia has called
(Binance News) Soybean oil prices have reached their highest level in over two years, driven by an increase in crude oil prices. Bloomberg posted on X that the surge follows recent military actions by the United States and Israel against Iran
by Erik Anderson (Frederick News Post) A local nonprofit group educated hundreds of participants about sustainable living solutions at a two-day event at Hood College. Mobilize Frederick's fourth annual climate summit offered a poetry contest, lectures, workshops, panel discussions, and more Friday
(NorthStandard) ‘Biofuels – Driving the green transition’ brings together insights from NorthStandard, supplier World Fuel and leading testing agency Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS), in a unique discussion document outlining biofuel uptake, potential issues and loss prevention measures. Many owner-operators who seek a drop-in
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This ICAO update establishes standardized emissions values for CORSIA eligible fuels, setting default Induced Land Use Change (ILUC) values to zero for wastes and residues. Core LCA values are specific, with municipal solid waste at 5.2
by Luciana Novaes Magalhaes, Oliver Griffin and Sabrina Valle (Reuters) Oil major Shell (SHEL.L), opens new tab, the healthier joint-venture partner in Brazilian sugar and ethanol producer Raizen, is ready to pour more resources into a recapitalization of the distressed company, three
(The Fence Post) The ethanol industry is frustrated over the lack of action on a bill in the House to legalize E15 gasoline nationwide throughout the year, and will also urge President Trump to support an international agreement that would pave
(Reuters/Hydrocarbon Processing) More countries in the Asia-Pacific region are adopting ethanol blending with gasoline as they try to cut reliance on imported fuel and achieve carbon emission targets. Indonesia, Asia's largest gasoline importer, plans to impose a mandatory bioethanol content level of
by Eugen Kaprov (The New Bioeconomy) Inside the database of 113 agrifood–climate failures since 2023 and the four patterns that explain them. -- René Magritte’s La Clairvoyance shows a painter looking at an egg while painting a bird. Not as it is, but as it
by Cameron Begley (Tech Transfer Talk) In our first recorded abroad episode for 2026, I had the opportunity earlier this month to catch up in person with Jim Lane in Digestville, located in Key Biscayne, Florida. I hope that many of you recall
This 1-day course, directly before the tcbiomass+ conference, reviews the fundamentals of biomass conversion. This fundamental course will provide background information on feedstock preparation, gasification, pyrolysis, upgrading, and technoeconomics taught by experts from around the world. It is designed to help
(Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge) In its second participation in the European Hydrogen Bank's AaaS scheme, Spain is contributing 440.5 million to finance more national renewable H2 production projects It is also contributing €50 million to the first European
(Siemens) Siemens becomes preferred automation and digitalization partner; Agreement aims at jointly accelerating the energy transition and covers broad scope of Siemens Xcelerator portfolio; Siemens supports CAPHENIA from pilot plant to commercial scale-up Siemens and the cleantech company CAPHENIA have entered a partnership to
(Eni) Eni announces a further important strategic investment in biorefining. In addition to the Priolo project, the final investment decision (FID) has also been approved for Eni's plan to convert certain units of the Sannazzaro de’ Burgondi refinery (Pavia, Lombardy) into a
(S&P Global) Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, has discontinued its Biodiesel FOB Southeast Asia daily price assessment and the associated PME versus Crude Palm Oil assessment, effective Feb. 25, 2026. The final publication date s of the Biodiesel FOB Southeast Asia
(Topsoe) • Petrobras has chosen Topsoe as technology provider for their potential new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending component and renewable diesel project at the Boaventura Energy Complex in Itaboraí, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Petrobras will use Topsoe’s HydroFlex® technology, proprietary equipment
(Lego) Set sail on a groundbreaking building voyage! The LEGO Group proudly introduces the Maersk Dual-Fuel Container Vessel, a meticulously detailed 1,516-piece set. This authentic model allows builders aged 12 and up to construct the pioneering Ane Maersk, a true icon
(Incat Crowther) Global digital shipbuilder Incat Crowther has begun detailed development and naval architecture on a hydrogen fuel cell-electric fast ferry design, with initial deployment targeted for New York waters. Incat Crowther is working on the design and regulatory approval process
(Ecopro H&N (Google Translation)) - HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and the Korean Register of Shipping jointly carry out a national project on eco-friendly ship technology. - Successful development of Korea's first large-scale ammonia engine purification system - By 2025 , 44%
(Mitsubishi) The device can be remotely operated and automatically controlled, improving operational efficiency and safety. -- Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Shin Ueda, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter "Mitsubishi Shipbuilding"), a Group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, has shipped an Ammonia
(WinGD) Swiss marine power company WinGD has achieved a major milestone on the path to zero-carbon shipping with the completion of both Type Approval Testing (TAT) and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of their ammonia-fuelled two-stroke marine engine. Both test programmes were
(Kawasaki) Leading the world in the social implementation of hydrogen-fueled ships -- Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. announced today (February 20, 2026) that its proposal for the "Development of Liquefied Hydrogen Bunkering Automation Technology" (hereinafter referred to as "this demonstration project") has been
(ETFuels) Shipping company locks in fixed-price e-methanol ahead of EU climate regulations -- RFOcean, a fully integrated European shipping company, has signed a binding long-term off-take agreement with ETFuels to purchase e-methanol at a fixed price from 2030. This is not a
by Gary Gastely (Inc.) Scout Motors is seeing a surge of interest in electric trucks that also have generators on board. They’re not alone. -- Scout Motors surprised everyone when it unveiled its first production models in 2024. The Volkswagen Group-owned reboot
(Renewable Fuels Association) Speaking to attendees at the 31st annual National Ethanol Conference in Orlando, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper celebrated a record-breaking year for the U.S. ethanol industry while urging Congress and the Trump administration to fully
(World Bio Market Insights) The world of biomanufacturing is full of technical terms that can be opaque to consumers. One of these is bio-attribution – a term that is everywhere yet rarely explained. What exactly does it mean? How does it differ from a bio-based
(Neste) Neste is the largest producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel in the world. This is possible thanks to our proprietary NEXBTL™ technology – a unique platform that allows us to turn a wide variety of renewable fats and
by Kara Gundel (Engine Technology Forum) For nearly two decades, renewable fuels have quietly become one of the nation’s most practical tools for reducing transportation emissions. Unlike emerging technologies that require entirely new infrastructure, these fuels work within today’s engines and
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Minnesota drivers saved $24.7 million in 2024 alone by choosing E15, a lower-cost fuel option often marketed as Unleaded 88 that has consistently been priced below traditional gasoline blends, according to a new study released today by the
(BioCycle Magazine) A growing coalition of state utility regulators is seeking to formally recognize renewable natural gas (RNG) as a strategic energy resource, signaling a potential shift in how RNG is positioned within broader state and federal energy planning frameworks. According to a
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Advance Research Projects Agency on Feb. 13 announced plans to support research to develop novel catalysts to enable the conversion of biomass into chemicals. A special notice published by the DOD
(Velocys/PR Newswire) Velocys today (February 19, 2026) announced that it has implemented manufacturing and delivery efficiencies that reduce total investment cost for its microFTL™ technology by more than 30 percent. The efficiencies were confirmed during design and engineering work conducted for
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The USDA on Feb. 19 released its Grains and Oilseed Outlook, predicting an increase in soybean production and planted acres for 2026-'27. The volume of soybean oil used for biofuel production is expected to increase approximately
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Yeta Purnama (Fair Observer) Indonesia and China stand at a crossroads in their economic partnership, and the decision they make on palm oil could shape the future of tropical forests. China, specifically, should stop funding biofuel projects
(Daily News Egypt) Manal Awad, Egypt’s Minister of Local Development and Environment, held an expanded meeting with representatives of Qatar-based Al Mana Holding to explore cooperation on an integrated project to recycle used cooking oil into biodiesel. The initiative forms part
by Anandajit Goswami and Pragati Chauhan (The Pioneer) India’s sustainability journey hinges on transforming waste into wealth, and biofuels are emerging as the linchpin of this transition. With millions of tonnes of food waste and agricultural residues generated annually, the opportunity
(Guyana Times) The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) on Tuesday (February 24, 2026) announced the launch of the first edition of the Diploma Program in Liquid Biofuels, an academic initiative designed to strengthen technical training in a sector that
by Martyn Wingrove (Riviera) The terminal operator and tug owner are collaborating to cut emissions from ship handling and towage -- DP World and Svitzer are working together to use biofuel on tugs to reduce emissions at a major container port in the
(HyOrc/Globe Newswire) GB Railfreight (GBRf), one of the UK’s leading rail freight operators, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with US clean technology company HyOrc Corporation (OTCQB: HYOR). The collaboration, known as Project Phoenix, will define a pilot pathway to
EEMS will deliver a well-informed visionary Discussion Forum, where you can directly question and meet, high-calibre business and technology thought-leaders from the high-performance world of motorsport and automotive. With a multiplicity of solutions available to explore, be a part of this
(Phi Earth/CISION) Three-year pilot under non-binding MOU to evaluate integrated sweet sorghum and agroforestry model for scalable biofuel and SAF feedstock production Aligned Energy Pte Ltd ("Aligned Energy"), a Singapore-based biofuels developer, and Phi Earth Technologies Pte. Ltd. ("Phi Earth"), an agritech
(VAROPreem) • VAROPreem launches Preem Redefine HVO100, the only Nordic Swan eco-labelled renewable diesel available in Norway. Follows successful introduction in Sweden. The fuel enables diesel vehicle owners to reduce fossil‑based emissions by at least 90%*, compared with traditional diesel for Norway’s one
(DSV) Two-year framework agreement signed for the reduction of Scope 3 emissions18,000 tonnes CO₂e emission reductions contracted; Agreement is the first of its kind that allows the inclusion of alternative fuels -- Hapag-Lloyd and DSV have signed a two-year Ship Green framework agreement
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This IEA Bioenergy Task 43 review analyzes global data on logging residue recovery, noting that while fuel-adapted harvesting can recover over 70% of residues, typical whole-tree harvesting averages 50-60%. Crucially, 100% removal on low-fertility sites can
by Javier Blas (Bloomberg) In diplomacy, words matter. When the world’s richest nations got together in 2022 for their biennial energy meeting, their communique mentioned “net zero” 13 times; in 2024, the references went up to 15. After last week’s gathering? Just one occurrence — and
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association released its 2026 Ethanol Industry Outlook and Pocket Guide today (February 24, 2026) to kick off the 31st annual National Ethanol Conference, taking place this week in Orlando. The annual publications serve as the go-to source of ethanol
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Not much new here. I can use the start of my assessment of last year's State of the Union address to explain what the US President had to say last night about his priorities
Leading fleets, OEMs, and fuel providers will share how renewable fuels offer cost-effective benefits as a diesel replacement today. The discussion will outline the benefits and differences between renewable diesel (RD) and biodiesel (BD), how to use both year-round at
(Exomad Green/Biobased Diesel Daily) Exomad Green, the largest durable carbon-dioxide removal (CDR) supplier, announced Feb. 12 a new multiyear offtake agreement with Senken covering 105,000 metric tons of permanently removed CO2 across the 2026-’28 period. The credits are destined for deployment within
(DHL Group) Strategic SAF agreements signed with Cathay, Cosmo Energy and Neste; Currently operates over 1,800 electric vehicles across the region; Added the first facility globally that is fully powered by renewable energy powered by on-site solar systems in Bangna, Thailand DHL Group has
(S&P Global) Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, is proposing to launch a daily neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) HEFA-SPK price assessment on FOB China basis, effective May 4, 2026. China approved an exportable SAF quota of 1.2 million mt in 2025
(Syntholene) Relationship Represents Potential Long Term Scalability of High Efficiency Supply Chain from Demonstration to Commercial Scale -- Syntholene Energy Corp. (TSXV: ESAF) (FSE: 3DD0) (OTC: SYNTF) (“Syntholene” or the “Company”) announces that it has selected Dynelectro ApS (Denmark) as the electrolyzer
(Bentley Motors) Pioneering commitment to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for customer car airfreight; Committed use brings significant lifecycle CO₂e reductions; Supporting Beyond100+ strategy to decarbonise the value chain and long-term Net Zero ambition (Crewe, 19 February 2026) Bentley Motors has announced that it will use
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) The decision by Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice Feb. 3 to suspend preliminary injunctions that allowed the replacement of the mandatory purchase of decarbonization credits (CBios) with judicial deposits represents a milestone for strengthening RenovaBio,
(Iowa Biodiesel Board) Biodiesel advocates from across the state gathered at the Capitol today for the Iowa Biodiesel Day on the Hill, urging lawmakers to extend and increase the state’s Biodiesel Production Tax Credit. It’s the single most critical step to
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the House and Senate Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (REEE) Caucuses invite you to join us for the 29th Annual Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency EXPO and Policy Forum (EXPO 2026). Top-level speakers will showcase technologies and
(National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine) In 2025, the National Academies brought together more than 400 researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and funders to discuss the latest developments in the field of informal science and engineering education. Participants representing a wide variety
(123Carbon) The Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization (CADO), 123Carbon, and Assure SAF Registry have agreed to collaborate to implement interoperability between their respective Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) registries. The focus of the collaboration is to exchange verified SAF attribute integrity information among
(HIF Global) The agreement covers the annual supply of 100,000 tons of e-Methanol from HIF Global’s growing portfolio of production facilities, strengthening the clean fuel offering for clients, supporting global decarbonization and energy security. HIF Global, the world’s leading producer of e‑fuels,
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) University-led analysis confirms BDO Zones significantly accelerate biomanufacturing investment, job creation, and regional economic growth -- A newly released independent economic impact study finds that biomanufacturing projects located in Biofuel Development Opportunity (BDO) Zones generate substantial and
(Honeywell) Honeywell today announced that Verso Energy, an integrated energy company focused on producing low-carbon molecules, will use Honeywell UOP’s eFiningTM methanol-to-jet processing technology to produce electro-sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) at seven planned production sites in France, Finland and the United States. Honeywell’s advanced
(Ukraine Agency for Energy Efficiency and Efficiency) Hanna Zamazeyeva: "In fact, thanks to this step, we are forming a full-fledged infrastructure of the biomethane market, without which its scaling, attracting investments and international trade were impossible. From now on, a transparent and
(Sandia National Laboratory) Jessica Rimsza, a materials engineer at Sandia National Laboratories, sees untapped potential in what most people see as waste. Jessica Rimsza uses a sonication probe to thoroughly mix powder in a solvent to make porous liquid for further testing. (Photo by Craig
by Sandip Das (Financial Express) Currently out of the total 400 ethanol manufacturers, around 250 units are grain based (rice and maize). Rest of the units manufacture ethanol from sugarcane. -- Out of total offers, over 4710 million litres is offered from
(INERATEC) INERATEC has begun collaborating with a consortium comprising ARAUCO, Abastible, Copec and its corporate venture capital arm, Copec Wind Ventures, that is advancing in the evaluation of a potential e-Fuel value chain at the Biobío region. The initiative aims to
(Approved Oil/PR Newswire) Approved Oil Company of Brooklyn, Inc. today (February 20, 2026) reported the successful performance of renewable diesel (RD) supplied to New York City agencies throughout one of the most severe winter periods the region has experienced in more
(GHD) GHD delivered a regional techno-economic assessment for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to explore the potential for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from agricultural and forestry waste. ASEAN is a regional organisation made up of 10 Southeast Asian
(Rocky Mountain Institute) Registry designed to support sustainable aviation fuel buildout celebrates milestone as emissions reductions connected to environmental attribute certificates top equivalent of 255,000 JFK-Heathrow round trips. -- The SAFc Registry, an independent, not-for-profit registry designed to bring transparency and consistency
(Whitefox Technologies) Whitefox Technologies (Whitefox) and Fluid Quip Technologies (FQT) today (February 23, 2026) announced a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing the global ethanol industry through collaborative technology solutions. The companies are working together to combine their expertise and provide a
by Tom Woodlock and Grace Dudley (Argus Media) An enforceable federal-level ethanol mandate — based on an improved version of Queensland's current scheme — is key to supporting domestic ethanol production, according to the industry body Australian Sugar Manufacturers (ASM). Ethanol is
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer) Canada remains top buyer of American ethanol, but other potential markets include Mexico, the EU, Nigeria and India Canada remains the top export market for U.S. ethanol, purchasing 757 million gallons of the fuel in 2024-25. The country blended the
(Renewable Fuels Association) The ethanol industry strongly contributed to the U.S. economy last year, as record-setting production and exports supported hundreds of thousands of jobs and generated tens of billions of dollars in gross domestic product and household income, according to an
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Nordex Food’s conversion to a 2.6 MW biomass boiler replaced an aging gas unit, driven by a 45% government subsidy that netted a final investment of DKK 5.47 million. With annual savings 14 times greater than
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Somewhere in your fermentation logs, your GC traces, your high-throughput screens, there is a 0.8% yield bump. A 1.2% productivity gain. A real, repeatable improvement. And in a mature biofuels or chemicals operation, a 1%
(Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative) The work of the Cert/Qual team is aligned with the activities of ASTM’s aviation fuel subcommittee D02.J0 The fuel qualification process is described in the paper “Qualification of Alternative Jet Fuels,” which may be found at
By Susan Stuver, PhD and Travis Pyrzynski (Catalyst by GTI Energy) ... The Hydrogen ProtoHub evolved from the U.S. Department of Energy’s H2@Scale in Texas and Beyond project, which validated technical feasibility and built foundational infrastructure for hydrogen deployment. Now, the H2
(Chemical Industry Digest) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is fast-tracking its second-generation (2G) bio-ethanol project in Punjab, with the plant expected to be completed by March 2026. Located at Nasibpur village in Bathinda district, the facility will convert paddy straw into
(Chevron) As a global industry, the maritime sector faces unique challenges on its fuel journey. High equipment costs, uncertain international policies, logistics and complex maritime supply chains can be obstacles in implementing lower carbon intensity fuels. Despite these barriers, the International
by Kara Gundel (Engine Technology Forum) As the nation works to unleash American energy, one fact is becoming impossible to ignore: renewable biofuels are delivering real benefits today – and state clean fuel policies are a major reason. Today, three states (California, Oregon,
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) Ecostrat Inc. and the BDO Zone Initiative, in collaboration with the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO), hosted a joint webinar titled “Unlock Funding & Investment for Rural Bioeconomy Development.” The session outlined how BDO Zone Ratings serve as a proven
Forest management is emerging as a powerful part of ambitious corporate sustainability and net zero efforts. It can durably remove carbon while strengthening ecosystems, biodiversity, and local communities. During this webinar, experts will cover everything you need to know about
(European Biogas Association) Europe’s continued reliance on imported fossil fuels remains a critical strategic vulnerability, leaving industry exposed to price volatility and supply disruptions. Reducing this dependence by scaling up our own sustainable energy sources is essential to strengthen economic resilience,
(U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Forest Service) The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service today (February 18, 2026) announced up to $95 million in competitive grant funding through its Wood Innovations program for projects that advance innovative wood uses, expand wood-based
(Kent) Kent, a global integrated energy services partner, collaborated with Equilibrion during the successful bid for funding from the UK Department for Transport’s Advanced Fuels Fund (AFF). With funding now secured for the Equilibrion and its partners, Kent is delivering the
Join us for a discussion on recent developments involving the Canadian clean fuels sector. OPIS' Lee Ann Bryan, Maura Hossler and Jordan Godwin will unpack key challenges and opportunities that will shape the market over the next decade. Industry stakeholders are already
(Biofuels International) ... Even brighter is the future for one emerging pathway – sewage biosolids to jet (SBtJ) fuel –pioneered by British company Firefly Green Fuels. The technology behind converting biosolids to biocrude has been proven and the fuel that this process
(Biofuels International) The conversion of methanol and ethanol to hydrocarbon fuels has been done for many years. The two dominant pathways are methanol to gasoline (MTG) and ethanol to jet (ETJ), which is also known as ethanol to kerosene (ETK). The smaller
(Port of Rotterdam) Last year, maritime shipping bunkered 3,000 tonnes more fuel in Rotterdam than in 2024. In total, maritime shipping bunkered 9.8 million tonnes of fuel. For the first time, vessels bunkered more than 1 million m³ of LNG in Rotterdam,
This document contains proposed regulations regarding the clean fuel production credit enacted by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and amended by the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). These proposed regulations would provide rules for determining clean fuel production
Big ideas change the world — but only when we turn them into action. Enter Trellis Impact. Innovation is reshaping every corner of sustainable business. Trellis Impact brings together the leaders powering the future of carbon, energy, circular economy, climate tech
(Trellis) An ongoing timeline of news about methodologies and frameworks from the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, the International Organization for Standardization, the Science Based Targets initiative and other key bodies. ... Developments over the past few weeks include a call for input about the next
by Sean Mortell (OwnerDriver) The international certification will allow the Geelong refinery to begin producing co-processed renewable diesel for transport operators -- A Victorian refinery has received international certification to produce co-processed renewable diesel. Viva Energy’s Geelong refinery has received the certification that
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) With shipping accounting for 3% of global emissions, IEA Bioenergy Task 39 targets net-zero by 2050. To meet a projected 2030 demand of 18–28 million tonnes of biofuel, the sector requires €18 billion in investment across
(Jakarta Globe/UkrAgroConsult) Indonesia is accelerating downstream development in the crude palm oil (CPO) sector as it aims to strengthen its role in global price formation for the commodity. Despite being the world’s largest producer and consumer of palm oil, key pricing
(BIMCO) BIMCO's Documentary Committee (DC) will meet online on 25 February 2026 to consider several significant contractual developments, including a new Biofuel Clause for Time Charter Parties, a new ETS – BARECON Emission Trading Scheme Allowances Clause, and an updated version
(U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council) Today, President Trump’s Administration announced a new Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the United States and Indonesia that gives tariff-free access for U.S. ethanol, corn, distiller’s grains, corn gluten meal, sorghum and barley. Through the agreement, Indonesia
by Erin Anderson (Brownfield Ag News) The president of the Ohio Soybean Association says there are opportunities to grow biofuels demand across the state in 2026. Pickaway County farmer Bennett Musselman says infrastructure investments and increased demand puts the state in a prime
by Cynthia Fazio (Western News) Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researchers discover innovative cell engineering method -- A researcher’s keen eye and spirit of curiosity led to the discovery of a new method for cell engineering – a finding that opens doors to
(International Maritime Organization) The Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS) technology is emerging as one of the potential technical solutions to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping. To support this development, IMO's Future Fuels and Technology (FFT) Project organized the Technical Seminar on Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS) Systems. The event took
(International Maritime Organization) Industry leaders gathered during Hong Kong Maritime Week for an IMO Future Fuels and Technology Project seminar (18 November) focused on accelerating the energy transition in global shipping. The event brought together representatives from the shipping, port and energy sectors, alongside government officials and environmental NGOs, to explore
(International Maritime Organzation) An international seminar explored the latest developments in biofuels in the maritime sector, including the challenges and opportunities related to using marine fuels made from plants, waste oils or agricultural residues to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from
(California Ethanol + Power) California Ethanol + Power (CE+P) today announced the completion of an Independent Engineering Report for Sugar Valley Energy (SVE), prepared by Black & Veatch, a global leader in engineering, construction and consulting for clean energy and critical infrastructure projects around the world. Completion
(Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz) Research team led by Dandan Gao at JGU has developed a three-component catalyst for pulsed electrolysis -- A research team led by Dr. Dandan Gao from the Department of Chemistry at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) has developed
by Deb Bently (NRHEG Star Eagle) New Richland city council member and local businessman Jason Casey said he hoped to serve as a catalyst by calling together a meeting of farmers and business operators at the New Richland City Hall the
The BIO International Convention is the largest and most comprehensive event for biotechnology, representing the full ecosystem of biotech with 20,000 industry leaders from around the world. BIO 2026 is where we return to our essential "why." It is our opportunity to
(Bayer) Bayer today (February 19, 2026) announced the launch of newgold® seed, its first multi-crop seed brand developed specifically for low-carbon intensity crops, designed to help farmers participate directly in the fast-growing biofuels market while enhancing opportunities for farm profitability. As demand
There’s a lot of breaking news from the courts. ELPC and public health and environmental group partners filed a petition to review the U.S. EPA’s repeal of the foundational Endangerment Finding, a science, evidence-based standard, for regulating greenhouse gas pollution
(BASF) BASF has introduced Circalo™: Low Carbon Intensity Crops, a comprehensive, unified platform designed to connect farmers, agronomists and ethanol producers with the tools needed to help operationalize agricultural carbon intensity (CI) under evolving regulatory frameworks, including the Clean Fuel Production
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Today (February 19, 2026), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the path forward to revamp the Clean School Bus (CSB) Program to provide school districts with increased choice and affordable options for school buses. By doing so,
by Cesareo Contreras (Northeastern Global News) “The core technology we’re working on here can be summed up by asking the question — can it be that two microbes are better than one?” said Northeastern Chemical Engineering Professor Ben Woolston. It’s well understood in
by Debbie Carlson (Pro Farmer) Biofuels expansion completely at mercy of government policy -- The White House’s aggressive targets under the renewable fuels standard and its renewable volume obligations for 2026-2027 for biofuels have some soybean market participants drawing hopeful parallels to
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