by Alex Nieves, Debra Kahn, Camille von Kaenel (Politico Pro Climatewire) State lawmakers are targeting California's climate and pollution regulations in the name of gas prices. -- President Donald Trump is threatening California's marquee carbon-trading program. But it's in-state Democrats who are taking aim at the state's other emissions market for transportation fuels.
Credit prices in California's low-carbon fuels market dropped $4 per ton Tuesday (June 24, 2025) morning on the recognition of a credible threat in SB 237, a bill introduced overnight that would cap prices instead of letting them rise as planned in service of encouraging refiners to sell more biofuels, electricity and other non-fossil fuels.
This isn't some potshot from marginalized Republicans — it's a bill from seven Democratic senators during the thick of the state's legislative session, blessed by Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire.
"This critical legislation will reduce costs for drivers across the Golden State while continuing to move our climate and energy goals full steam ahead," McGuire said in a statement.
And it's not all moderate Democrats, either — besides Sens. Tim Grayson, Anna Caballero and Melissa Hurtado, Sen. Jesse Arreguín, a former Berkeley mayor, is signed on, as is Sen. Jerry McNerney, a freshman and eight-term U.S. House member who was known for being Congress’ “science guy." READ MORE
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Excerpt from SB237 Summary: Existing law authorizes the State Air Resources Board (state board) to adopt and implement motor vehicle fuel specifications for the control of air contaminants and sources of air pollution. Existing law requires the state board to establish, by regulation, maximum standards for the volatility of gasoline, as provided. Pursuant to these authorizations, the state board has adopted the California Reformulated Gasoline regulations establishing California-specific gasoline specifications for various regions of the state at specified time periods.
What happened: Sen. Tim Grayson, a moderate Bay Area Democrat, amended SB 237 — which previously dealt with property transfers — into a sweeping proposal that would cap the price of credits that fuel manufacturers can buy and sell through the state’s low-carbon fuel standard, and potentially transition California away from its unique gasoline blend and instead align gas specifications with other western states.
Sens. Melissa Hurtado, Jerry McNerney and Laura Richardson are signed on as joint authors.
What's in the bill: The bill would cap credit prices under the low-carbon fuel standard, one of the state's main tools for lowering emissions from the transportation sector under its economywide climate targets. It would cap prices at Jan. 1, 2025 levels — roughly $76 per ton — with increases pegged to inflation. READ MORE
Excerpt from CBS8: California drivers are bracing for a substantial increase in gas prices starting July 1, as multiple new taxes and regulations take effect. Experts are divided on just how high prices will climb, but some estimates suggest they could reach up to $6 per gallon.
The first factor contributing to the price hike is an increase in the state's excise tax, which will rise by 1.6 cents per gallon. However, this is just the beginning of the cost increases.
A more significant impact is expected from the Low Carbon Fuel Standard program, approved by the state's air resources board in November. This program aims to reduce California's greenhouse gas emissions, but will result in stricter regulations on gas producers.
State Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones expressed his disappointment with the new program, stating, "All of that is increased cost that is eventually passed on to the consumer, and estimates now are up to 65 cents a gallon per gallon of gasoline."
The Automobile Club of Southern California anticipates a significant jump in gas prices. AAA spokesperson Gianella Ghiglino explained, "We still don't know exactly what that number is; however, we can estimate it'll be from $600 to $1,000 annually with the gas tax and low carbon fuel standard increases as well." READ MORE; includes VIDEO
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Renewable fuels aren’t perfect. They’re not glamorous. But they’re here. Domestic. Deployable. Real. And in a moment of where resilience counts, they may be the only thing standing between us and a fuel system too brittle to bend.
Because what we need now aren’t just fuels that are clean or cheap. We need fuels that are scalable, fleet-compliant, affordable and available.
And that means we need more than just price and supply curves. Because in all the fierce debate around EVs, ethanol, and gasoline, one truth quietly endures: Our energy system doesn’t run on fuel alone. It runs on belief.
To understand why renewable fuels like ethanol remain marginalized—despite strong economic and environmental performance—we have to look deeper than market signals or policy briefs. We need a diagnostic lens that sees what the numbers can’t: how symbols persist, how systems resist, and why belief keeps outrunning reality.
Today, let’s use that lens to examine the so-called “pure plays” at the ends of the fuel spectrum—straight gasoline and electric vehicles. Why does gasoline still resonate with those who crave “freedom from mandates and high prices”? Why do EVs appeal to those who want “freedom from emissions and high consequence”? Why does an optimal middle path—renewable fuels—struggle to connect, symbolically, with the public?
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To see GTESI in action, we don’t need to look to the future. We can start at the pump. Three options, three nozzles, three flavors of belief:
According to national price averages:
But something strange happens when you follow the math. That last 10% of “pure gasoline” in E0? It costs nearly three times more per unit than the other 90%. Supplying octane with aromatics is vastly more expensive than, say, using E30 to produce an affordable premium fuel.
It’s a profound price signal distortion—a case where belief, not performance, sets the value. Not because it’s cleaner. Not because it’s more efficient. But because it feels like freedom. Like tradition. Like control.
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If gasoline runs on identity and EVs rise on status, renewable fuels like ethanol suffer from something harder to overcome: invisibility.
E85, E30, E15—blends like these often offer better emissions profiles, better costs per mile, and better thermodynamic efficiency than their more glamorous rivals. But try to find E30 at a typical fuel station. Try to see it advertised. Try to hear a story about it that doesn’t begin with “subsidy.”
That’s the problem. Not performance. Not price. Perception.
In GTESI terms, ethanol blends often score high on Entropy Export Delta (EED)—they burn cleaner, run cheaper, and are made close to home. But they score low on Information Persistence Rate (IPR), because no one’s telling their story. There’s no Tesla mystique. No Super Bowl ad. Just the quiet hum of Midwestern yield. Meanwhile, the system they’re trying to enter is locked.
Let’s take one example: E30. It can deliver the same octane as premium gasoline—91—but for about $0.76 less per gallon, if priced fairly. Yet premium sells everywhere, and E30 is nearly impossible to find. Why?
The structures that control blending, branding, and distribution don’t just happen to favor petroleum. They were engineered to serve it.
And the profit margins that arise—captured by refiners and middlemen—lock the public into a symbolic fuel caste system, not through performance, but through narrative monopolization.
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When we step back, a pattern emerges. Whether it’s gasoline, EVs, or renewable fuels, the public doesn’t always reward what works. It rewards what feels right.
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Here’s the real irony: the best-performing fuels from a thermodynamic and environmental standpoint—like E30—are often the least supported. Not because they don’t work, but because they don’t shine in the symbolic theater.
What we’ve built is a system optimized for signal, not substance. And that’s a dangerous way to manage energy, climate, or adaptation.
If we want to change that, we’ll need more than better fuels. We’ll need better stories, better structures, and a deeper understanding of what makes persistence possible.
If the Strait of Hormuz remains the O.K. Corral, then we need to ask a deeper question: In a moment of global stress, who shows up? And if renewable fuels are already here—already scalable, already persistent—why aren’t we treating them as our strategic swing barrel? That’s where we’ll turn next.
In Part II, “The Swing Producer,” tomorrow in the Digest, we’ll examine how renewable fuels operate as the liquidity lever of our energy system—quiet first responders in a world where volatility tests what truly persists. READ MORE
High Noon at the Strait of Hormuz, Part 2: Biofuels, the swing producer, the market stabilizer
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... America still lacks a rapid-response system for fuel price shocks. We have no domestic hedge. No swing capacity. No reserve refining strategy that favors U.S. producers over foreign suppliers. And every time global tensions flare, we’re left to watch the price of oil twitch and the energy system brace for impact—hoping this one doesn’t break it.
The solution isn’t more oil. It’s more control. More molecules, yes—but more importantly, more capacity to deploy those molecules when they’re needed most.
That’s where renewable fuels come in.
Not as a climate virtue signal. Not as a partisan talking point. But as a strategic reserve system with flexible production. One that can stabilize markets during crisis, scale up when prices spike, and act as a domestic hedge against global volatility.
We don’t need another SPR that competes with consumers by buying barrels off the market.
We need a refining reserve that works with U.S. producers—and for U.S. consumers.
Because in a world where the geopolitical clock can move faster than the market can react, resilience isn’t just about stockpiles. It’s about readiness.
I. The Problem: Fuel That Saves Can’t Sell
The U.S. energy system faces a structural vulnerability: fuels with proven environmental and performance advantages remain sidelined by systemic friction. Even as gas prices spike or war risks mount, domestic advanced biofuel facilities sit idle. The reason isn’t technical failure or market rejection. It’s misalignment.
Advanced biofuels offer high-octane performance, domestic production, and superior emissions profiles. But they face persistent exclusion because the system is optimized for incumbents. The General Theory of Evolutionary Systems & Information (GTESI) reveals why:
These systemic barriers have created a perverse outcome: the fuels that could reduce emissions, stabilize supply, and lower prices are unable to scale or sell. Volatility persists. Investment stalls. And the energy system remains brittle. More about GTESI here.
II. Historical Blueprint: Swing Producers and Stability
We’ve solved this kind of volatility before—not by flooding markets, but by strategically managing capacity. Between 1880 and 1973, global oil prices were astonishingly stable. That stability wasn’t a market miracle. It was engineered.
Rockefeller and Standard Oil brought order to a chaotic market by centralizing refining and transportation, allowing for coordinated supply decisions. He didn’t seek high prices—he sought consistent ones. This coherence allowed long-term investment and public confidence.
The Texas Railroad Commission (TRC) followed suit. In the 1930s, it imposed prorationing quotas that maintained spare capacity and avoided gluts. This “swing producer” role proved crucial during the Suez Crisis and Six-Day War. The U.S. had capacity it could activate instantly. That era of stability ended when U.S. spare capacity ran dry in the 1970s.
OPEC tried to replicate this model, but internal divisions and global spot trading prevented true coordination. As McNally writes in Crude Volatility, today’s oil market is truly free—and therefore truly volatile, swinging between $30 and $100 per barrel with little warning.
Lesson learned: markets don’t stabilize themselves. But capacity—held in reserve, deployed strategically—can.
III. The Solution: A Biofuels Swing Producer – The Refining Reserve
We propose a modern analog: a Biofuels Swing Producer, built around a flexible “refining reserve.” This is not a stockpile. It’s a coordination mechanism.
The reserve would manage “warm standby” refining capacity for advanced biofuels: fermentation and upgrading systems that can rapidly scale up or down, depending on market conditions. This is domestic swing production for moments of crisis or distortion.
Key tools include:
Instead of the federal government buying oil barrels, it enables U.S. producers to sell advanced fuels when they are most needed.
IV. Benefits by Stakeholder
For Industry:
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For Consumers:
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For the Nation:
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V. Elevating the Narrative: From Mandate to Mission
Public narratives still reduce biofuels to a farm subsidy or a political compromise. But this is outdated and dangerously narrow. Like Yosemite needed John Muir to bring everyday Americans up to the mountains, knowing that they would return as conservatinoists , biofuels need a new frame.
This reserve is not just an economic tool. It’s a narrative correction. A chance to demonstrate performance, security, and economic resilience—not as an abstract promise but as a visible presence at the pump.
It can stand for:
And above all: the freedom to choose a fuel that performs.
VI. Conclusion: Resilience by Design
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Let’s build the system that gives us real choices when we need them. Let’s stop treating volatility as fate. And let’s stop locking out the fuels that could stabilize, empower, and defend the American economy when it matters most.
This is not about ideology. It’s about readiness. READ MORE
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by Leah Douglas (Reuters) U.S. Senate Republicans on Monday proposed a tax bill that would extend a clean fuel tax credit through 2031, but trim 20% of the value of the credit for biofuels made from feedstocks produced outside of the United States.
The tax credit, established by former President Joe Biden's Inflation Reduction Act but not finalized during his tenure, could prove lucrative for oil and biofuel producers who can demonstrate lower carbon intensity of their fuels.
The House tax and spending bill passed in May also extends the tax credit, known as 45Z, through 2031, but bans most foreign feedstocks from being eligible for credits.
Both the House and Senate bills would exclude emissions generated from the expansion of agricultural land due to the growth of feedstocks like corn and soy, called indirect land use change, from the calculation of a biofuel's credit value.
That change would make it easier for corn-based ethanol to qualify for the credits.
But the requirement to calculate those indirect emissions was a key environmental guard rail of the original tax credit, said Sarah Lutz, senior climate campaigner at environmental group Friends of the Earth.
"This reckless proposal means dirtier fuel and higher food prices," Lutz said.
Both bills also make transportation fuels derived from farm animal manure eligible for the tax credit, a boost to biogas producers who argue that capturing methane from manure and other waste can help cut transportation emissions. READ MORE
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Excerpt from DTN Progressive Farmer: The House bill, however, ends some tax-credit abuse from imported products such as used cooking oil from China. The House bill blocks most foreign feedstocks from qualifying for the credit. Only feedstocks produced or grown in the United States, Canada qualify for the tax credit under the House bill.
The Senate bill would allow refiners to continue using foreign feedstocks, but cuts the credit 20%.
"The provision imposes a 20% haircut on the value of the credit for fuel produced from feedstocks produced or grown outside the U.S., effective for transportation fuel produced after Dec. 31, 2025," the Finance Committee summary stated.
Under the language, blending domestic and foreign feedstocks would lead to a deduction based on the percentage of foreign feedstocks used.
Like the House bill, the Senate bill also limits federal agencies from attributing greenhouse gases to "indirect land use change."
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The Senate Finance Committee package also increases the statutory debt limit by $5 trillion as well. In theory, increasing the debt limit by $5 trillion should carry the Trump administration through fiscal year 2028 without having further debt-limit battles in Congress.
Senate Finance Committee section-by-section breakdown: https://www.finance.senate.gov/… READ MORE
Excerpt from Clean Air Task Force: The Senate should modify 45Z to ensure that it incentivizes only truly innovative clean fuels, such as synthetic or biogenic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which would simultaneously save money while promoting U.S. competitiveness.
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The Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) estimates that the tax credits will cost an additional $45.4 billion through 2034 on top of the $8.4 billion JCT estimates under the current policy, bringing the total projected 45Z spending to $53.8 billion. Under the House bill, almost all of these funds will be claimed by producers of conventional biofuels (e.g. on-road fuels like ethanol, biodiesel, and renewable diesel). If 45Z were scaled back to focus more on aviation fuels and/or innovative clean fuels, it would drastically reduce costs and make room in the budget for other important tax credits, like 45V and 45Q, that are critical to the development of innovative low-carbon, energy-dense fuels that the transportation sector needs going forward. For example, the score of the House-passed 45Z ($45.4 billion) is five times larger than the score of the 45V clean hydrogen production tax credit ($9.2 billion), which the House essentially eliminated.
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Instead of lowering the bar on credit eligibility, the House Ways & Means committee could have incentivized biofuel producers to use non-conventional biomass resources that offer environmental benefits (like agricultural wastes and residues, winter crops, and herbaceous and woody perennials on marginal land), install non-conventional bioconversion technologies and carbon capture systems, recycle soil amendments from bioconversion facilities, or take other real steps to improve their fuels’ performance. Conventional biofuels also already benefit from regulatory support from other programs, like the Renewable Fuel Standard and California Low Carbon Fuel Standard. After decades of state and federal assistance, these fuels do not need lavish tax credits. It’s a multi-billion-dollar giveaway to an existing, mature industry, plain and simple.
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Under the proposed version of 45Z, early-stage SAF producers would have to compete with overly subsidized conventional biofuel producers for a limited supply of environmentally sustainable bio-feedstocks. Additionally, the restrictions on transferability would further undermine the value of 45Z for these early-stage companies, as they do not typically have the necessary tax liability to take advantage of tax credits. This will hinder any producers that are trying to bring innovative fuels to the market and stifle investment in technologies like carbon capture and storage that are often used in clean SAF production. If the government is going to pay producers to keep making the same basic fuel they have been making for decades, there is no incentive to invest in newer, better, cleaner fuels. These kinds of tax credits should reward innovation and bolster the competitiveness of U.S. industries; they should not double down on the status quo, but that’s exactly what 45Z does under the House reconciliation bill.
It doesn’t have to be this way. The Senate can save money, support innovation, and bolster American competitiveness in an emerging global market by revising the 45Z tax credit so that it’s available only to companies that produce advanced aviation fuels. If that’s too bold, the Senate could at least increase the value of the credit that can be earned by advanced aviation fuel producers while significantly decreasing the value of the credit that incumbent fuel producers can earn. Either approach would both shrink the ballooning cost of 45Z and target public investment toward technologies that need it the most. READ MORE
Excerpt from Argus Media: The Senate draft proposes offering a maximum subsidy of $1/USG for all fuels based on their carbon intensities starting next year. The House made no changes to that part of the law, which currently offers road fuels up to $1/USG and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) up to $1.75/USG, plus inflation adjustments for all types of fuel.
That change would reduce the incentive's upfront costs — potentially alleviating concerns among some conservative lawmakers that the bill would add to the budget deficit — but could reduce alternative fuel availability for airlines and upend many refiners' plans to convert more renewable diesel output to SAF.
"We have always supported tech-neutral biofuel incentives and at first blush the Senate draft seems to be moving toward making 45Z truly tech-neutral," said David Fialkov, executive vice president of government affairs at the National Association of Truck Stop Operators, which had opposed treating aviation fuels differently than road fuels.
The Senate proposal would also scrap a provision in the House bill that starting next year would restrict eligibility to fuels derived from North American feedstocks. Instead, the Senate committee has proposed cutting subsidies for fuels from foreign feedstocks by 20pc while still allowing them some credit. That change would provide more flexibility than the House bill to refineries that have scaled up biofuel production in recent years by relying on foreign inputs like used cooking oil and tallow. READ MORE
Excerpt from Advanced Biofuels Association: Michael McAdams, President of the Advanced Biofuels Association (ABFA), issued the following statement on the release of the Senate Finance Committee's budget reconciliation language:
"By including provisions to bolster the U.S. biofuels industry, the Senate Finance Committee has laid a robust foundation to achieve our shared goal of American energy dominance. The ABFA commends Chairman Crapo and committee members for their tailored approach to biofuels policy, exemplified by the extension of 45Z tax credits through 2031 and pathways that support the broad suite of feedstocks and fuels necessary to achieve our country's domestic energy ambitions.
"We recognize, however, that there are opportunities to improve upon the Senate Finance Committee's strong starting position. We encourage Senate decisionmakers to continue engaging with biofuel sector stakeholders and look forward to advancing the President's energy agenda alongside our partners on Capitol Hill." READ MORE
Excerpt from Brownfield Ag News: The CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association says the U.S. Senate is taking a different approach to Sustainable Aviation Fuel tax credits in its budget proposal compared to the U.S. House and neither are perfect.
“This thing is a long way from being done and there’s still a lot of differences to iron out.”
Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield the Senate Finance Committee’s budget proposal preserves the transferability for the 45Z tax credit over a seven-year period.
“The expiration of the transferability in the House bill was a real problem for us and we’re grateful the Senate Finance Committee heard our concerns.”
Both versions of the bill also extend the 45Z tax credit for four years. But Cooper says the Senate’s draft includes other provisions that would limit ethanol producers’ participation. And it doesn’t guarantee farmers will be credited for using smart climate ag practices to grow crops used for biofuels.
“That really remains up to regulators and the U.S. Treasury Department.”
Cooper says the Senate’s approach reduces the value of the credit for Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
“Under current law, SAF could qualify for as much as $1.75 per gallon and the Senate’s version would knock that down to a maximum of $1 per gallon.”
He says the U.S. Senate didn’t completely ban foreign feedstocks from being used to make biofuels, while the U.S. House version does.
Other ag organizations, including the Missouri Soybean Association, say they’re disappointed the U.S. Senate didn’t completely ban foreign feed stocks from qualifying for 45Z. Cooper says he’s optimistic there can be good compromises made as the bill goes through the reconciliation process
“We have no doubt it’s not going to be perfect right out of the gate, but what we’re hoping for is there’s a willingness in Congress and the administration to keep working on this and keep improving it. And keep doing everything we can to get it right.”
The U.S. Senate is expected to consider its version of the budget reconciliation package next week and has a goal to pass the bill before Independence Day.
Hear Brownfield’s interview with Geoff Cooper. READ MORE; includes AUDIO
Excerpt from AgWeb: Mitch Hora, CEO of Continuum Ag says at first glance the Senate language on 45Z looks more favorable than the House.
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Senate Bill Similarities
Mitchell Hora, CEO of Continuum Ag says, “They kept the extension to 2031, they kept the reduction of the indirect land use change component, which helps all U .S. biofuels producers.”
Biggest Difference in Transferability of Credits to Get Revenues Down to Farmers
However, at first glance he thinks the Senate language looks more favorable than the House. The biggest difference is the Senate version doesn’t include the House language which terminates transferability after 2027.
Troy Bredenkamp. senior vice president of Government & Public Affairs for the Renewable Fuels Association says,
“So the Senate version includes transferability of the 45Z tax credit now through 2031. That’s certainly one of the big changes for us and one that’s very favorable.”
Hora adds, “It’s incredibly important, especially for some of those farmer owned ethanol plants are smaller producers, folks that transferring meaning re-seller broker out the finalized tax credits, being able to monetize it through those markets.”
And Hora further explains its part of getting revenue down to the farmer. “Likely how this will work is the farmer will get paid a premium for their data, whether directly associated with the crop or indirectly associated with the crop.”
Foreign Feed Stock Treatment
Another variance, the House bill prevented the credit from applying to fuels made with feed stocks outside the U.S., Canada or Mexico, such as Used Cooking Oil (UCO) from China. The Senate version provides a reduced credit.
Bredenkamp says, “This one took a little different approach. It only gives a foreign feed stock an 80% tax credit value. So that’s how they chose to differentiate.”
The American Soybean Association is opposing this provision, as president Caleb Ragland says they prefer to have foreign feed stock excluded from any U.S. biofuels tax credit.
Credit Value for SAF Cut
Also, the credit value for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) would drop from $1.75 to $1.00, equalizing the value for all eligible fuel types.
Bredenkamp says this will :That will certainly have a cooling effect on SAF and without a doubt, really backing that from $1.75 back to $1.00 is going to have a real negative impact I think in terms of progress made on sustainable aviation fuel.”
Plus, The Senate version extends the 40B credit for SAF to fuels sold between Dec. 31, 2024, and the end of September. READ MORE; includes VIDEO
Excerpt from American Soybean Association: The American Soybean Association expressed disappointment in the Senate Finance Committee’s budget reconciliation text that made significant modifications to the House-passed Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit language. The Senate Finance Committee text reverts on the progress made in the House to support U.S. farmer-driven domestic biofuels by removing a key provision to ringfence North American feedstocks and prevent foreign feedstocks from benefitting from U.S. taxpayer dollars.
“The Senate 45Z proposal turns its back on the Trump Administration’s farmer-first American energy dominance agenda, which was highlighted through EPA’s strong renewable volume obligations proposal that U.S. agriculture applauded,” said Caleb Ragland, American Soybean Association President and farmer from Magnolia, Kentucky. “RVOs and the 45Z tax credit should be seeking to achieve the same goals for U.S. farmers and domestic biofuel production, and instead the Senate budget reconciliation language seeks to provide U.S. taxpayer dollars to foreign feedstock competitors at the expense of soybean farmers.”
ASA applauded the inclusion of key 45Z revisions in the House-passed budget reconciliation that will support U.S. farmers and expand market opportunities domestically. For years, soybean farmers have watched used cooking oil and tallow imports take U.S. biofuel market share from soy because of policy incentives that did not promote a fully domestic value chain for biofuels. Both the House of Representatives and the EPA have sought to change course and promote farm-first energy policies, and ASA urges the Senate to follow suit as it continues to negotiate a budget reconciliation package. READ MORE
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Renewable Fuels Association will hold a training workshop on the GREET lifecycle assessment model July 29–30 in Des Moines, with certified trainer Scott Richman, RFA's chief economist. Attendance is free for RFA members and $50 for non-members. READ MORE
(Biofuels International) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production to reach 2 million tonnes (Mt) (2.5 billion litres) or 0.7% of airlines’ total fuel consumption in 2025. “While it is encouraging that SAF production is expected
by Dan Keitzer (Iowa Corn Growers Association/Des Moines Register) Iowa can remain an energy leader while creating new opportunities for our farmers and bolstering our local communities. -- ... The 45Z production tax credit is critical to putting American energy production and
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on June 18 published updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data, reporting that 20 new SRE petitions have been filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard during the past month. According to the agency,
by Roxana Petrescu (Ziarul Financiar (Google translation)) ♦ OMV Petrom, the largest local company, has so far signed two supply contracts, a total of 1.45 billion euros for raw material that will be used in the sustainable aviation fuels unit it is building at
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Washington, the Financial Times reports that vegetable oil prices jumped on Thursday on the back of fears that the conflict between Israel and Iran could escalate, promoting investors to look for fossil fuel alternatives. Prices were
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Ecostrat introduces BDO Zone Ratings to certify regional readiness for biomanufacturing. A novel initiative is the “B-RREADI for Wildfire Challenge,” which leverages ‘W-BDO Zones’ to attract biomanufacturing plants. This creates market demand for removing combustible forest
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... At the BDO Zone Summit this week, I saw it again: the quiet math of resilience. Not flashy, not famous—but structured. Strategic. And real. This isn’t about grand pronouncements; it’s about the tangible, daily acts
(European Federation for Transport and Environment) The EU's Sustainable Transport Investment Plan is an opportunity to unlock the full potential of e-SAF - the greenest and most scalable sustainable aviation fuel. In doing so, it could also boost the EU’s industrial
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) company XCF Global Inc. announced that its Class A common stock began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol “SAFX” June 9. The announcement follows the June 6 closing
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and Adam Schiff, D-Calif., on May 21 introduced legislation to create a tax credit incentivizing biomass carbon removal and storage (BiCRS) technologies, including biochar production. The bill, S. 1842, known as the Wildfire
(Diesel Direct/PR Newswire) Diesel Direct, the nation's largest asset-based mobile fueling solutions provider, is proud to support the Steamship Authority in launching its landmark renewable diesel pilot program this summer aboard the M/V Island Home, which operates on the Woods Hole–Martha's Vineyard route. This
(TMD Energy/Globe Newswire) TMD Energy Limited (the “Company” or “TMDEL”) (NYSE American: TMDE), together with its subsidiaries is a Malaysia and Singapore based services provider engaged in integrated bunkering services which involves ship-to-ship transfer of marine fuels, ship management services and
(TotalEnergies) TotalEnergies and Avril, the industrial and financial leader in the French vegetable oils and proteins sector, have entered into an agreement to jointly study the development of a French intermediate crop sector for the production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF),
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) NexantECA identifies Power-to-Liquids (PTL) and CO2 utilization as increasingly vital due to projected shortfalls in meeting 2050 emission targets with current technologies. PTL, utilizing CO2 as a feedstock, typically requires dedicated low-carbon intensity power. The presentation
(Maersk) A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has named the first vessel in a series of 17,480 TEU vessels equipped with dual-fuel methanol propulsion. The naming event took place on 18 June at Hyundai Heavy Industries’ (HHI) yard in Ulsan, South Korea. The
(China Daily) The launching ceremony of the first B24 bio-marine fuel bunkering operation in northern China kicked off in Qingdao West Coast New Area on June 14. Bunkering vessel Dayuanyou 8 discharged 1,300 metric tons of B24 bio-marine fuel into an international carrier HMM VANCOUVER,
By Chuck Hayes (Swagelok/Advanced Clean Tech News) Global investment in clean-energy-powered vehicles and their supporting infrastructure continues to grow. Specifically, natural gas-powered vehicles have demonstrated major potential, delivering cost-effective operation and reduced environmental impact versus traditional gasoline or diesel vehicles. For CNG
(Marine Insight News Network) Maritime service provider Vane Brothers and multinational oil and gas company Shell have completed their first marine biofuel delivery in New York. The bunkering operation was carried out earlier this month at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal, where the
by Dorany Pineda, John Locher and Mark Thiessen (Associated Press) ... In Galena, a sprawling village of 400 people on the banks of the Yukon River, a community built around a former military base is shifting to clean energy in an
(Biofuels International) Production and use of renewable ethanol from ePURE members and other EU producers reduced greenhouse-gas emissions by an average of 79% compared to fossil fuels in 2024, according to newly certified data. As EU policymakers consider how best to decarbonise
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) The Supreme Court has determined there is only one venue appropriate for legal challenges to small refinery exemption decisions. Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper says the Court agreed with RFA and Growth Energy that the
(Nebraska Soybean Board) Ask any farm family around here what they're listening to while working the fields, and they’ll tell you, “The game’s on.” Since 2023, Husker Athletics, Arrow Stage Lines, and the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) have taken that pride on the road
(Copa-Cogeca/Biobased Diesel Daily) Contrary to its original purpose, the energy-content multiplier—or double counting—applied under the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED) transportation targets is increasingly being misused, according to Copa-Cogeca, an organization representing farmers and agricultural cooperatives in Europe. As such, double counting
by Kami Buchholz (Engine Technology Forum/Power Progress) The internal combustion engine (ICE) has served as an indispensable power source for on-highway and off-highway vehicles for decades. While the ICE continues to showcase an attitude of sustainability as a standalone provider of
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) ... Last week, two major policy developments are resetting the debate about the future of vehicles and fuels. First, after several years of lackluster federal policy support for renewable fuels – even below what was actually
(Ethanol Producer Magazine) Ethanol Producer Magazine’s Fuel Ethanol Plant Map identifies conventional and cellulosic ethanol plants in the U.S. and Canada. Color coded for quick reference, the map indicates both conventional sugar/starch facilities and cellulosic ethanol facilities, showing installed capacity, plants
(Bioengineer) Research led by a team at BOKU University in Austria has unveiled a breakthrough in the extraction of valuable carbohydrates from plant biomass, which has potential implications for the biofuels and bioproducts industries. With the increasing global demand for sustainable
(Mezha) As reported by the People’s Deputy from “Holos” Yaroslav Zheleznyak in his Telegram channel -- The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has passed a decision to postpone fines for failing to meet bio-component content requirements in gasoline until January 1, 2026. This was
(Boeing/Canadian Biomass) Boeing will invest $17.48 million CAD to strengthen the energy security of Canada and bolster the country’s economic growth. The investments will promote the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and are part of Boeing’s Industrial and Technological Benefits
(Luxaviation) Luxaviation Signals Interest in Active Role in SAF-Dedicated Entity SAF Zero - SAF Zero, a Haffner Energy initiative, is gaining momentum: Luxaviation Group, a leading global operator in the business aviation sector, is exploring an active role in the new entity,
Join us once again as we explore the cutting-edge topics shaping the future of plant bioprotection, including plant immunity, biostimulants, biocontrol, the soil microbiome, and sustainable crop protection strategies. This next gathering promises insightful discussions, inspiring sessions, and unmatched networking
(Datavault AI) Computational Modeling and High Performance Computing (HPC) to Optimize Biofuel Digital Twins and Support U.S. Energy Independence -- Datavault AI Inc. (Nasdaq: DVLT), leading the way in AI data experience, valuation and monetization, is poised to develop an AI-driven multi-modal
(Quadrise) Quadrise (AIM:QED), the technology company focused on the decarbonisation of shipping and heavy industry through deployment of low emission fuels and biofuels, announces the Company has signed a Joint Development Agreement ("JDA") with renewable fuel technology experts Alder Energy LLC. Alder Energy LLC, known as
(Neste) Neste has reached an agreement with Amazon to provide 7,500 metric tons (2.5 million gallons) of neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ for its Amazon Air cargo operations at San Francisco International Airport and Ontario International Airport in California, through to the
(New York City Department of Transportation) A Shipment Containing 336,000 Gallons of Hydrogenation-Derived Renewable Diesel – a Sustainable Alternative to Petroleum-Based Fuel – Has Now Arrived in Staten Island. Image of the Staten Island Ferry ‘Spirit of America’ making a trip during
(TotalEnergies/Business Wire) TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) and Quatra, the European market leader in the collection and recycling of used cooking oil, have signed a 15-year agreement beginning in 2026, for the supply of 60,000 tons a year of European used cooking
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Topsoe, a leader in energy transition, highlights their G2L™ Biofuels technology, a novel and commercially ready pathway converting Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Leveraging industrially proven Fischer-Tropsch (FT) synthesis, this solution achieves
An example from Advanced Biofuels USA's neighborhood: Juneteenth at the Catoctin Furnace. Juneteenth at Catoctin Furnace is more than a holiday. The day stands as a testament to and celebration of the unyielding spirit of a people. It is a day for
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Black liquor, they called her. Thick, volatile, carbon-rich. The kind you burn without thinking, just to feel the heat. Most mills did. Most couldn’t help themselves. But Mercer… Mercer looked closer. They saw through the smoke.
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol {Producer Magazine) The U.S. Department of Commerce on June 10 confirmed the termination of 14 discretionary federal advisory committees, including the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee, which provided the agency with private sector advice aimed
(U.S. Grains Council) ... U.S. Grains Council (USGC) Chairwoman Verity Ulibarri and USGC President and CEO Ryan LeGrand traveled to Beijing and Hong Kong, China to meet with key industry counterparts and join the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agribusiness Trade Mission
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The USDA Foreign Agricultural Trade Service hosted a trade mission to Lima, Peru, from June 9-12 aimed at expanding market access and boosting U.S. agricultural exports. The agency identified ethanol as one of the products
by Valerie Volcovici (Reuters) A U.S. Senate panel proposed making the tax credit for capturing carbon emissions for recovering oil equal to the $85/metric ton tax credit for permanently burying those emissions underground, a boon for oil and gas producers. The finance
(ReFuels/NewsWeb) ReFuels N.V., one of Europe's leading suppliers of renewable biomethane (Bio-CNG) for the decarbonisation of heavy goods vehicles (HGV), has opened a new refuelling station at Livingston in West Lothian, Scotland. The public-access Bio-CNG station operated under the CNG Fuels
Sardinia 2025 is organized by the International Waste Working Group (IWWG), with the scientific involvement of the Universities of Padova (IT), BOKU (AT), Tongji (CN) and the Technical Universities of Luleå (SE) and Hamburg (DE). The event is held under the
by Prashant Rupera (Times of India) Last month, India's dairy major Amul, otherwise known for milk production, achieved a significant milestone by successfully conducting its first large-scale trial to produce bioethanol from whey, a byproduct of cheese and paneer production. Buoyed by the
(The Echo) The Lismore City Council has announced eight new Volvo garbage collection trucks due to join its fleet from September this year at a cost of $5 million. ... ‘Faster bin lifts, improved hydraulics and modern Euro VI engines capable of running
(Times of Oman) India's biofuel sector is slowly moving from a stage of promise to partial implementation, supported by strong government policies, rising need for decarbonization, and the push for rural value creation, according to a report by YES Securities. The report
(Mitsubishi Gas Chemical) Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (MGC; Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshinori Isahaya) and the Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth (RITE; Headquarters: Kizugawa-Shi, Kyoto; President: Kenji Yamaji) announced today that they have signed an agreement
(bnamericas) Argentina introduced rules concerning the use of biofuels in marine transport. Via a change announced by the federal energy department, biofuels can be loaded neat or blended with fossil fuels into the fuel tanks of river and ocean vessels. "Currently, the use
by Aida Čučuk (Offshore Energy) The Canadian Hydrogen Association (CHA) and the Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development and deployment of zero-emission hydrogen solutions. As disclosed, the partnership will include the sharing
(Korea Herald/PR Newswire) At SNEC 2025, Sungrow Hydrogen and Wison Engineering made waves in the green energy sector by jointly launching MegaFlex "Plant-as-a-Product" – a turnkey solution that reshapes green hydrogen production. Featuring MW-to-GW scalability and fully outdoor modular design, this system overcomes traditional
(Fuel Cells Works) INPEX CORPORATION (INPEX) announced today (June 6, 2025) it commenced commissioning work including the introduction of natural gas at its integrated blue hydrogen and ammonia production and utilization demonstration test project (hereinafter “project”) in Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture,
by Dan Lashof and Audrey Denvir (World Resources Institute) Emissions from domestic aviation are responsible for 3 percent of annual US greenhouse gas output and are expected to increase by 2–3 percent per year through midcentury unless the course is corrected. In
by Georgios Georgiou (Riviera) The Feidakis family controlled Globus Maritime is making a move into biofuels as it prepares for current and forthcoming environmental regulations -- The US-listed Greek shipowner revealed in its Q1 financial report that it has successfully completed its
by Nandika Chand (SeaNews) FincoEnergies has announced the adoption of Digital Delivery through electronic Bunker Delivery Note (eBDN) technology across its marine biofuel operations in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region. This reflects its commitment to transparency, innovation, and sustainability. The strategic implementation is powered
by Lesley Bankes-Hughes (Bunkerspot) Japan’s NYK Trading announced this week that it has been chartering a bunker barge operated by Asahi Tanker and fuelled by biofuel in the Tokyo Bay area since March. The deployment of the No. 28 Seihosan Maru was said by
(Sumitomo Corporation) Developing e-SAF sustainable aviation fuel and expanding biogas production across Denmark - Sumitomo Corporation (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer: Shingo Ueno) has established a joint venture North Sky A/S with Skovgaard Energy (Head Office:
(Royal Air Force) A spectacular world-first flypast using a combination of more environmentally-friendly fuels has been performed by the Red Arrows over London for His Majesty The King. Jets from the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team were powered with a high-ratio blend
(Viva Energy Australia) Viva Energy today (June 13, 2025) launched its Australia-first renewable hydrogen refuelling station at the company's Energy Hub in Geelong. The facility is the nation’s first publicly accessible commercial hydrogen refuelling station and will be the hub for
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) BioVeritas champions an “Unconstrained” approach to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), addressing the current limitations of HEFA feedstocks. Their novel strategy involves Directed Mixed-Culture Fermentation and Low-Energy Acid Recovery to produce Volatile Fatty Acids (VFAs), which are
by Allison Lampert and Oliver Griffin (Reuters) Global aviation sector strives for net zero emissions by 2050; Sustainable aviation fuel made from ethanol seen as one option; Brazil ethanol producers fear US interference in UN's SAF rules -- The U.S. is
by Leah Douglas (Reuters) U.S. Senate Republicans on Monday proposed a tax bill that would extend a clean fuel tax credit through 2031, but trim 20% of the value of the credit for biofuels made from feedstocks produced outside of the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Jimmy Samartzis of LanzaJet spoke on building the new SAF industry. He highlighted the LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels (FPF) plant, their First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) facility. Mechanical completion occurred in May 2024, grand opening in August 2024. Despite
by Rob Hodgetts (Corporate Jet Investor) Gulfstream’s G700 aircraft set two new city-pair speed records while flying to the International Paris Air Show at Paris-Le Bourget airport. The G700 flew from Teterboro, New Jersey, to San Francisco, a distance of 2,272 nautical
Hydrogen is widely recognized as a pillar of the global energy transition — but what does the real path to a green hydrogen economy look like - especially in today’s economic context? In this webinar, OPIS experts set the stage
Feedstock, Fuel, and Chemical Intermediate: Why Methanol is the New Naphtha -- Methanol is at the center of transformation in global energy and chemical markets. As both a crucial chemical building block and an emerging low-carbon fuel, methanol is redefining its role
by Jim Giles (Trellis) Fundamental flaws in the system for carbon accounting mean we need a new one, says Karthik Ramanna. (Others disagree.) In the E-liabilities system, companies measure their direct emissions and allocate a portion to the products they sell. Supporters of
(MENAFN) Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo met with Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi in Maputo to review the company's ongoing and planned activities in the country, reaffirming the partnership between Eni and Mozambique, Trend reports. The two sides discussed the progress of the
by Jennifer Marston (Ag Funder News) TransCap Initiative and 20 companies will design a financial platform that can deploy multiple types of capital across the regen space. -- A group of investors, funders, and farming organizations are partnering with nonprofit the TransCap
(Worley Consulting/Biofuels International) ... Without urgent action to develop supplies of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), emissions could reach 21.2 metric gigatonnes a year. However, with SAF supply still in its early stages and the window to meet these targets narrowing, there is
(Biofuels International) ... More than 60 vehicles involved in airport operations are now running on biodiesel instead of fossil-based diesel. These include airfield operations and security team vehicles, fire trucks and snow clearing vehicles. The airport has worked with biodiesel supplier
(Biofuels International) In April and May, Dr Alan Crofts and a team of four experienced British explorers carried out the Into Clean Air expedition in Chile and Bolivia. This ground breaking expedition was organised to evaluate the premise that remote expeditions over
(Bulgarian News Agency) The transport ministry plans to buy 20 biodiesel-fuelled passenger trains that will meet dual mobility requirements as they can also run on regular diesel, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadjov told reporters at
by Tatiana Maligro (Rappler) The Department of Energy cites surging coconut oil prices in the international market amid high demand -- The Department of Energy (DOE) said on Friday, June 13, that it will postpone the rollout of higher biodiesel blends due
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on June 12 committed to implementing upcoming changes to the 45Z clean fuel production credit “in the most robust way” and ensuring foreign actors do not have a backdoor into
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today welcomed the release of proposed renewable volume obligations (RVOs) for 2026 and 2027, calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s draft rule a “very positive signal” for America’s ethanol industry and farmers. By prioritizing domestically produced renewable fuels
(Lloyd's Register) The biofuel blending approval offers scalable solution for lower-carbon fuel supply. -- In what is believed to be an industry first, UK-based bunker operator John H. Whitaker (Tankers) Limited has secured chemical certification from Lloyd’s Register (LR) on behalf of the Isle
(Chevron Renewable Energy Group) State and local leaders along with company leaders at Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) celebrated the grand opening of the Ames Technology Center this morning on the Chevron Renewable Energy Group (CREG) Campus. The 45,000 square foot facility, which
(Incat Crowther) Global digital shipbuilder Incat Crowther has been commissioned by Los Angeles operator Catalina Express to design a new low-emission, renewable diesel-powered passenger ferry. The new ferry will form part of the Port of Los Angeles’ $US31 million Los
(Axens) GreenSinnergy GmbH, a company specialized in green project developments, and Axens, a global provider of technologies and services for the production of cleaner fuels, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Michelle Ruiz, Founder & CEO of Hyfe, discussed transforming waste carbon. Hyfe targets high-value food processing waste, including grape pomace. Their tech uses green solvents to fractionate biomass into valuable components (phytochemicals, fibers, lignin, dextrose). This
(Fuel Cells Works) Suntory Global Spirits has officially abandoned its ambitious £60 million green hydrogen project at the Auchentoshan Distillery in Dalmuir, Scotland, following an unsuccessful bid for UK government funding under the Hydrogen Allocation Round 2 (HAR2) decarbonisation fund. The
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) ... Renewable Fuels Association calls for EPA action, E15 access, and 45Z clarity The Renewable Fuels Association is advocating for policies to “unleash American ethanol,” according to its president and CEO Geoff Cooper, who delivered the keynote
(Climbing.Fast.) NBAA (National Business Aviation Association) welcomes the Massachusetts Port Authority’s (Massport’s) recently announced roadmap for increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the Commonwealth and across New England. Massport’s plan for SAF growth was detailed in a series of
(University of Surry) A startup from the University of Surrey is one of just ten finalists shortlisted for the Manchester Prize – a UK government-backed award that supports AI solutions for the public good. BiofuelAI now has the chance to win
(Scania/Powerboat World) Scania, one of the world's leading manufacturers of engines, announced today the successful demonstration of the performance and viability of renewable marine diesel fuel in a Viking 48 Convertible powered by twin Scania 1,150 HP DI16-liter V8 engines during
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) David Rubenstein, CEO of Sugar Valley Energy (CE+P), detailed their project producing 76 million gallons/year of 11 CI Score fuel ethanol from sugarcane. This converts to 60+ million gallons of SAF and 3+ million gallons of
(Hong Kong Seaport Alliance /Modern Teminals Hong Kong) Hong Kong Seaport Alliance (HKSPA) has successfully conducted Hong Kong’s first simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering at its member Modern Terminals’ facilities on 5 June, marking an important step in
(Envision Energy) Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, announced a historic green ammonia offtake agreement with Marubeni Corporation, one of Japan’s five major trading companies. This pioneering agreement on a global scale validates the commercial viability of green ammonia as a scalable energy
(BeHydro) In a landmark agreement to decarbonise shipping, JPNH₂YDRO, BeHydro, DAIHATSU INFINEARTH and Mizuno Marine today entered into a strategic partnership for the introduction of BEH2YDRO INFINEARTH hydrogen engines in Japan, in the presence of Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of
by Mario H. Lopez (Hispanic Leadership Fund/The Hill) ... In granting a waiver to implement California’s Advanced Clean Cars II regulations, the EPA attempted to clear the road for other states to go beyond existing federal regulations and sign on to
by Laurel Rosenhall and Lisa Friedman (New York Times) California leaders said the state intends to challenge the move in court, and to find new ways to move drivers toward electric vehicles. -- President Trump signed joint resolutions of Congress on Thursday
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) On his first day in office, President Trump issued an executive order directing federal agencies to identify and suspend unnecessary regulatory requirements that “impose an undue burden” on domestic energy resources, specifically including
by Kate Abnett (Reuters) The European Union has offered to subsidise airline purchases of more than 200 million litres of sustainable aviation fuels to encourage carriers to swap kerosene for cleaner alternatives, Reuters calculations show. The calculations, based on European Commission data,
by Brad Hooker (Agri-Pulse) A bill that would streamline the approval process for sustainable aviation fuel projects in California is advancing through the Legislature, drawing both strong industry support and environmental justice opposition. Related articles Bill Title: California Environmental Quality Act: expedited judicial
by Conner Hendricks and KWQC Staff (KWQC) Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds vetoed a bill that would restrict the use of eminent domain for carbon-capture pipelines on Wednesday. The bill required that projects requesting to use eminent domain serve the public’s interest. Supporters
(Pherousa) The Approvals in Principle granted by American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and DNV on an independent evaluation basis, come with no show-stopper conditions, affirming the viability and safety of the Pherousa Ammonia Cracking technology onboard ships with PEM Fuel Cells and Fuel
(Alfa Laval) Alfa Laval announces a milestone in maritime decarbonization with an order for the world’s first marine boiler system designed for the safe incineration of ammonia emissions. Confirmed for a fleet of four ammonia dual-fuel vessels, this innovation is part
(Nasdaq and AirMiners) Today (June 11, 2025) we’re launching the new Nasdaq Carbon Academy, a self-paced online course co-developed with Nasdaq and AirMiners. Based on our successful Buyers Academy, this course is now available on-demand. You can learn about carbon removal
(Carboninsets/American Journal of Transportation) Carboninsets, a new independent matchmaker service for verified Environmental Attribute Certificates (EACs), has launched to support companies in reducing their Scope 3 emissions throughout their supply chains. Carboninsets unites cargo owners and freight forwarders with stakeholders from
Sardinia 2025 is organized by the International Waste Working Group (IWWG), with the scientific involvement of the Universities of Padova (IT), BOKU (AT), Tongji (CN) and the Technical Universities of Luleå (SE) and Hamburg (DE). The event is held under the
(UABIO) Last week (week of May 5, 2025), MHP, an international food and agro company (UABIO member), made the first export of Ukrainian Bio-LNG to the EU. Adomas Audickas, Deputy CEO of MHP Group responsible for bioenergy development: “The launch of Bio-LNG exports
(UABIO) We would like to present an important and voluminous document, which was developed by a number of UABIO experts. In this analytical note, you will find all the necessary information on the cultivation of intermediate and cover crops in Ukraine
(UABIO) We have prepared a review of the recent report “Biomethane across borders: exploring the possible trade barrier related to how biomethane is captured in emissions reporting”, prepared by Common Futures and commissioned by the Biomethane Industrial Partnership (BIP). The reason for issuing this
(World Biogas Association) The WBA Connect+ is a collaborative initiative dedicated to strengthening industry connections, enhancing performance, sharing knowledge, and driving innovation in the anaerobic digestion (AD), biogas, biomethane, and biofuels sectors. Our mission is to speed up the industry’s growth by fostering
Defense TechConnect Innovation Summit and Expo unites the innovation community with the US Department of Defense for the benefit of national security and societal advancement. With origins in 2012, the event champions the imperatives established by the National Defense Strategy
Join ResourceWise's Mat Stone for a deep dive into the short-, medium-, and long-term outlooks shaping the future of renewable fuels. From day-to-day pricing trends to long-range investment signals, this webinar will help you make sense of a volatile, opportunity-rich
(International Energy Agency) Biogases play an important and growing role in energy systems. Produced locally using organic waste, biogas and biomethane can contribute to energy security, waste management, emissions reductions and agricultural development. In recent years, demand for biomethane – also known
(Biofuels Digest) 400+ never previously released recorded presentations and programs -- On demand & free! Just pick and click! Popular programs such as The Wolfpack, Digest Connect, ReEnergize, The Dish, more ALBC releases than ever, and more! The 2025 ABLC Presentations Pavel Molchanov, SVP,
(American Biogas Council) The American Biogas Council (ABC) today released new data showing, on a state-by- state basis, the energy production and waste recycling benefits that a full build-out of potential biogas systems could provide. The data — provided via an interactive map — includes
(BB-REG-NET) The new report "From Research to Revenue: The Case for Scaling UK Bio-based Innovation" reveals the UK excels at creating bio-based startups but struggles to scale them domestically, with many relocating abroad for better infrastructure. The BB-REG-NET research shows internationally-active
(Ag Research) Minister Shane Reti, Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, today announced that new consolidated Crown Research Institutes (CRIs) will be formed from 1 July 2025. From this date, AgResearch will operate as a division of the New Zealand Institute for
(World Biogas Association) Landmark partnership unveiled on World Environment Day will accelerate biogas development and energy transition in Brazil’s most industrialised state The World Biogas Association (WBA) has signed a historic agreement with the Brazilian State Government of São Paulo, launching a strategic partnership to
(Science Direct) Chapters and Articles (You might find these chapters and articles relevant to RINS for Sustainable Aviation Fuel under the Renewable Fuels Standards Review article Anaerobic digestion for bioenergy production: Global status, environmental and techno-economic implications, and government policies 5.2.4 Credits for renewable energy
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels Alliance America delivered a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, urging him to set the 2026 RFS biomass-based diesel volume at no less than 5.25 billion gallons and allow continued growth in the 2027 volumes.
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels Alliance America is proud to announce the launch of the newly redesigned BQ-9000® website, delivering a streamlined and user-friendly experience that better showcases the value of biodiesel quality assurance and the benefits of certification through the
(TUKR/PR Newswire) • Pizza Hut Indonesia collaborates with TUKR as part of its commitment to proper management of food production waste for sustainability, environmental preservation, and public health. From June 2024 to May 2025, through its partnership with TUKR, more than 200
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Valerie Reed, Director of the USDOE Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), discussed building A Resilient US Bioeconomy. She outlined benefits including job creation, strengthening national security via domestic supply chains, supporting ethanol producers, investing in communities, improving
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... This advanced biorefinery will convert forest thinnings into Sustainable Aviation Fuel and other renewable fuels. With more than five decades of experience in forestry and timber operations in East Texas, LP is expected to serve
(Manifold Times) Trio signed a non-binding JDA to establish low-emissions ammonia bunkering operations to service iron ore carriers at Port of Dampier in Australia by 2030. -- NH3 Clean Energy (NH3) on Tuesday (10 June) said it it has signed a non-binding
by Stefka Wechsler (Argus Media/Manifold Times) EU and IMO dual efforts to cut shipping emissions could lead to stacked fines and higher fuel costs for ships visiting EU ports, but it could also sharpen incentives to use biodiesel blends. The EU’s FuelEU
by Aariz Rizvi (MotorBeam) Toyota promotes hybrids as cleaner than EVs in fossil-fuel-dependent regions -- Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda has reignited the debate over the environmental impact of electric vehicles, arguing that hybrids may still be the more effective choice for reducing
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