(Nebraska Ethanol Board) The Nebraska Ethanol Board (NEB) today announced the publication of the interim report for Phase II of the E30 Demonstration. The project is demonstrating the viability of E30 fuel (a blend of 30% ethanol and 70% gasoline) in non-flex fuel vehicles. Phase I was conducted in 2019, and the ongoing Phase II began in 2023. So far, the 94 State of Nebraska light-duty vehicles involved in Phase II have collectively driven more than 215,000 miles on E30 fuel. The research team, from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, has found further evidence of the conclusions from Phase I: E30 is safe and effective for non-flex fuel vehicles, and E30 is economically viable for broader consumption.
“The results in the interim report are very encouraging,” NEB Executive Director Ben Rhodes said. “While we’re not surprised to learn that non-flex fuel engines can safely utilize E30, it’s still exciting to see the data demonstrate that fact. Plus, the report makes it clear that E30 is far cheaper than E10, which we know is thanks to the inclusion of more ethanol. This price advantage comes with a fuel economy gain for some vehicles on E30 compared to E10—a groundbreaking result—or only a very small reduction that is more than covered by the cost difference. These are all strong signs that mid-level ethanol blends like E30 are a prime long-term option for the world’s transportation energy needs.”
Currently, E30 fuel is only approved for flex fuel vehicles, but the demonstration has specific approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to test E30 in non-flex fuel vehicles.
The interim report analyzes data from several key different aspects of vehicle and engine performance, including short- and long-term fuel trim (STFT and LTFT), downstream oxygen (O2) sensor voltage, diagnostic trouble code (DTC) count, fuel economy, engine coolant temperature (ECT), catalytic converter temperature (CT), and throttle parameters. All analysis indicated that engines remained within safe operational margins while using E30.
The interim report highlights the results drawn from data collected by the onboard diagnostic (OBD) tracker connected to each involved vehicle. The vehicles are split into two groups: one control group using E10, and an experimental group using E30, with both groups designed to maximize diversity in vehicle makes, models, years, and engine types. This expands the demonstration beyond the scope of Phase I, which studied a much more limited set of vehicles.
Key results from the Phase II interim report:
· LTFT distributions shift upward and widen under E30 while STFT and downstream O2 sensor behavior remain stable, collectively indicating that modern engine control unit (ECU) strategies effectively manage E30 fueling through long-term adaptation without compromising real-time fuel control or emissions after-treatment.
· For vehicles 2020 – 2024, the average fuel economy for vehicles operating on E30 was 20.75 miles per gallon (MPG), compared to 22.03 MPG for vehicles on E10, a reduction in fuel economy of only 5.8% for E30, which is more than offset by E30’s 16.3% price advantage.
· For vehicles 2003 – 2019, the average fuel economy for vehicles operating on E30 was 17.08 MPG, compared to 15.81 MPG for vehicles on E10, an E30 mileage advantage of 7.5%.
· The average price of E30 in Nebraska was $2.70 per gallon, while E10 averaged $3.22 per gallon, resulting in a 16.28% price advantage for E30.
· No vehicles in either group exhibited coolant temperatures exceeding critical thresholds, indicating that E30 is thermally compatible with modern engine cooling architecture and does not induce abnormal heating or cooling behavior.
· The increased CT observed with E30 enhances catalyst performance without inducing thermal overstress.
· Although the E30-fueled vehicles exhibited higher throttle angle values, all readings remained within safe operational margins, indicating that drivability and engine responsiveness were not compromised.
· Long-term durability testing of E30-fueled vehicles confirmed that the increased throttle activity did not accelerate actuator wear or induce throttle-body fouling, reaffirming the mechanical robustness of current systems under mid-level ethanol operation.
“With a year’s worth of data still to be collected and analyzed, the interim report is clear evidence that Phase II of the E30 Demonstration is moving in the right direction,” Rhodes said. “The report validates all the hard work done so far, and it generates momentum for the remainder of the project. Today’s publication of the interim report marks an important step toward the long-term goal of widespread E30 adoption and use.”
The full interim report can be read here. A final report is expected in late 2026.
The Nebraska Ethanol Board works to ensure strong public policy and consumer support for biofuels. Since 1971, the independent state agency has designed and managed programs to expand production, market access, worker safety and technology innovation, including recruitment of producers interested in developing conventional ethanol, as well as bio-products from the ethanol platform. For more information, visit www.ethanol.nebraska.gov. READ MORE
by Sean Reilly (Politico Pro Climatewire) The move opens the door to revise a suite of rules clamping down on heat-trapping emissions, especially from the industrial and transportation sectors. -- EPA has taken its first public step toward revisiting the landmark 2009 determination that underpins most of the agency's climate regulations.
The move marks an introductory and pivotal step for the Trump administration to rewrite the foundation of a suite of rules that aim to clamp down on heat-trapping emissions, especially from the industrial and transportation sectors.
EPA on Monday sent the proposed rule, titled “Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and Motor Vehicle Reconsideration,” to the White House regulations office for a routine review, according to a notice posted on a government tracking website.
While the proposal’s contents were not made public, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin had targeted the endangerment finding in a list of planned regulatory rollbacks released in March.
At a congressional hearing in May, he suggested that the original Obama-era finding was flawed because it failed to consider the harm done by each of the half-dozen greenhouse gases deemed dangerous because they contribute to global climate change. READ MORE
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Excerpt from Aiken Gump: EPA faces scientific and legal barriers to challenging the endangerment finding.
First, scientific data on the impacts of GHGs on climate change has only increased since the original 2009 finding. Scientists can more readily link impacts attributable to anthropogenic climate change and the relative contributions of different sources for those impacts, undermining arguments that emissions reductions in one jurisdiction will not meaningfully “contribute” to addressing global climate change.9
Second, any decision against the findings would be immediately challenged in court. The findings have been upheld against various legal challenges over the years, with the Supreme Court declining to hear challenges to it as recently as December 11, 2023.10
Nevertheless, recent landmark decisions in the Supreme Court have demonstrated a willingness to deviate from precedent in matters of environmental regulations and otherwise. If challenged, these potential legal proceedings will present opportunities for engagement for environmental and industry groups to file amicus briefs or join likely challenges from Democratic states. READ MORE
Excerpt from Policy Integrity: EPA made the 2009 Endangerment Finding following the Supreme Court’s determinations that greenhouse gases are “air pollutants” under the Clean Air Act. The Supreme Court further clarified that “[i]f EPA makes a finding of endangerment, the Clean Air Act requires the agency to regulate emissions of the deleterious pollutant from new motor vehicles.” Consistent with this obligation, after making the 2009 Endangerment Finding, EPA then proceeded to issue regulations to limit greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles, and later from power plants, landfills, aircraft, and the oil and gas sector. Many of EPA’s greenhouse gas regulations, alongside the 2009 Endangerment Finding itself, are now in the crosshairs of EPA’s reconsideration.
EPA’s March 2025 press release emphasized that when EPA made the Endangerment Finding in 2009, the agency did not consider the costs of future regulations that would limit emissions. That’s true—but it is not evidence that regulatory costs went unconsidered. To the contrary, EPA considered regulatory costs when the relevant statutory provisions indicated they should be considered: at the time it issued the various regulations limiting greenhouse gas emissions from particular sectors. As explained in this issue brief, this approach is required by the law and best practice.
The Clean Air Act requires EPA to assess regulatory costs when setting emission standards, not when making an endangerment finding that underlies the regulations. Under the Clean Air Act, EPA first makes a scientific judgment regarding whether certain emissions “endanger public health or welfare” (a.k.a., an endangerment finding). For emissions meeting that criterion, EPA then separately issues emission standards. The courts have made clear that cost is considered only at the stage of issuing specific standards to limit emissions. The plain text of the Clean Air Act compels this approach, and Supreme Court case law further affirms this understanding of the text and appropriate practice. READ MORE
Excerpt from Politico Pro: The EPA’s proposal to reconsider its 16-year-old bedrock finding on the dangers of greenhouse gases is now in the White House’s hands — a move that sets the stage for a broad attack on a wide range of federal climate regulations.
Details on the proposal are still unclear, but it is expected to significantly weaken — if not revoke outright — the agency’s 2009 declaration that greenhouse gases endanger human health. That in turn would free EPA from the legal obligation to regulate climate pollution from most sources, including power plants, cars and trucks, and virtually any other source.
The EPA submitted its proposal (Reg. 2060-AW71) to the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs for review on Monday, according to the agency’s website.
The rule is styled as "Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and Motor Vehicle Reconsideration Rule" — indicating it may revoke the agency's tailpipe emissions standards for vehicles at the same time it undoes the endangerment finding. That would free automakers from having to comply with Biden-era rules that Republicans have argued amounted to a de facto electric vehicle mandate. Restoring auto industry jobs through deregulation is a main pillar of Administrator Lee Zeldin's EPA agenda . READ MORE
Excerpt from Inside EPA: EPA has sent to the White House for final review a proposed rule walking back the landmark GHG endangerment finding and vehicle emissions standards -- confirming expectations that the agency would combine its endangerment finding reconsideration with a vehicle rule repeal even as the regulation’s exact scope remains unclear. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) received the proposal, titled “Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and Motor Vehicle Reconsideration Rule,” on June 30. EPA’s planned rollback of the greenhouse gas endangerment... READ MORE
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The Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) is pleased to announce the launch of its newly upgraded greenhouse gas (GHG) calculation tools — the Biofuel and Biomass RSB GHG Tool and the RCF and RFNBO RSB GHG Tool— marking a major milestone in the
(Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials) The Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) is pleased to announce the launch of its newly upgraded greenhouse gas (GHG) calculation tools — the Biofuel and Biomass RSB GHG Tool and the RCF and RFNBO RSB GHG Tool— marking a major
(BAM/electrive) The German Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) has commissioned a research hydrogen filling station at its test site. BAM aims to develop and trial new quality assurance technologies for all technical processes. -- According to BAM, it is
by Jayanty Nada Shofa (Jakarta Globe) Brazil is looking to bring the world’s largest palm oil producer Indonesia onto the Global Biofuels Alliance, a group of countries that seeks to bump up the uptake of sustainable biofuels. Biofuels took the center stage when Brazilian
by D. Garcia (EcoNews) ... The world’s largest carmaker, Stellantis, operating under the 14 brands, which include Fiat, Peugeot, and Jeep – has, in a recent statement, revealed it will invest $6 billion into the South American market to build a
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bunge reported a strong start to Q1 2025 with adjusted net income per share of $1.81. Key strategic actions include preparing for the Viterra transaction closing, terminating the CJ Selecta acquisition, and agreeing to sell U.S.
The Renewable Fuels Association is offering a 2½-day, in-person training course in Sioux Falls, South Dakota using standardized curriculum developed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA). Participants will receive Certificates of Completion following 20 hours of training by
by Seyi Taiwo-Oguntuase (Independent) Lilian Aremu, Vice President of Operation Green Energy Biofuels and Co-Founder of Kike Technologies, is a social entrepreneur and transformational leader. In this interview with SEYI TAIWO-OGUNTUASE, she speaks on the organisation’s pioneering efforts in expanding access to
(IMARC Group/EIN Presswire) Establishing a biodiesel manufacturing plant requires an in-depth market study coupled with detailed knowledge of operational components such as production processes, sourcing of raw materials, utility management, infrastructure development, machinery selection, workforce organization, logistics, and financial planning. Investing in
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Singapore-based vessel builder Pinnacle Marine has launched its first B100 biofuel-powered utility boat, paving the way for the nation’s sustainable harbor craft sector. -- The vessel named President 100 was launched on July 7, 2025, nearly four
(Manifold Times) Guidelines to align Indian practices with international conventions, contributing to a modern, resilient, and environmentally conscious maritime ecosystem. -- The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Mumbai on 3 July (2025) issued a notice inviting comments from stakeholders on the draft
(ANI/The News Mill) Namibia on Wednesday joined the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure and Global Biofuels Alliance. During a special briefing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Namibia, Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (Economic Relations) Dammu Ravi said, “Namibia is joining
(Whitefox) Whitefox Technologies is pleased to announce the successful installation of the Whitefox ICE® membrane dehydration system at ALCO Energy Canada (formally IGPC Ethanol Inc.), in Aylmer, Ontario. This project increases ALCO’s ethanol production capacity by just over 50 million liters per year (13.5 million gallons/year), an
Advanced Oil Processing – Oilseed Processing, Oil Refining, Palm Oil, and Food Applications -- Following the success of 75+ Oil Processing courses across the US, Italy, France, Belgium, India, Germany, Australia, Poland, Turkey, Jordan, Egypt, Tunisia, Spain, Panama, Chile, UAE, Costa
The U.S. EPA’s proposed rule for the 2026–2027 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) marks a major shift in how renewable volume obligations (RVOs) are defined and enforced. From redefining compliance through RINs, to slashing credit eligibility for imported fuels and introducing
by Daehwan Kim, Erica Correll, Elisha Kabongo, Soyeon Jeong, Chang Geun Yoo (IMR Press) Lignocellulosic materials, such as soybean hulls, possess a complex and recalcitrant structure that requires efficient pretreatment or enzymatic processing for effective conversion into valuable products. However, pretreatment processes
by Eric Stann (Show Me Mizzou) A new study develops a roadmap for scientists showing how genetic changes can affect how much oil a plant can produce. -- Arabidopsis may seem like a simple plant, but at the University of Missouri, plant
by Ian Taylor (Bunkerspot) Denmark-headquartered Green Marine Group and Netherlands-based Vertoro B.V. have signed an agreement to jointly accelerate the market validation and commercial roll-out of Vertoro’s lignin-alcohol blends as sustainable marine fuels. In a notice posted on LinkedIn at the end
(KN Energies) International terminal operator KN Energies, responding to growing market interest and pursuing its strategic goal to expand the LNG value chain, is preparing to introduce a virtual biomethane liquefaction service at the Klaipėda LNG terminal. This service will enable
(HyOrc) HyOrc Corporation (OTC: ASPZ), a developer of patented hydrogen combustion and waste-to-fuel technologies, today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Start Lda, a Portugal-based liquid and gaseous fuels trading company, to develop a 25,000 ton per
by Jim Lane (ReEnergize the Gulf Coast) Novonesis highlights its successful combination of Novozymes and Chr. Hansen in 2024, achieving 8% organic sales growth and a 36.1% adjusted EBITDA margin. The company reached 80% of its cost synergy run-rate in the
by Aida Čučuk (Offshore Energy) The European Commission has adopted a greenhouse gas (GHG) emission methodology for low-carbon hydrogen and fuels, as set out in the Hydrogen and Gas Market Directive, completing the European Union’s (EU’s) regulatory framework for hydrogen. It is understood
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... In 2018, World Energy bought the old Delek refinery outright, proudly declaring it a wholly-owned renewable showcase. Then Air Products quietly financed, built, or assumed control of critical infrastructure—new hydrogen units, expanded renewable fuels plants—until
(Biofuels International) Aircraft departing from airports in Warsaw, Kraków and Katowice can now refuel with SAF, following ORLEN’s addition of the fuel to its commercial offering. The new type of aviation fuel significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions, both during production and
(Certas Energy/Biofuels International) As the transport sector confronts its position as the UK’s leading source of carbon emissions – accounting for 28% of total greenhouse gas emissions in 2022 – the urgency for immediate action has never been more apparent. Whilst
(Firefly) Strategic funding supports Firefly Green Fuels’ mission to transform biosolids into next-generation sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) -- Firefly Green Fuels, a pioneering developer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) derived from biosolids, today announced a significant capital injection from Builders Vision, a
(Biofuels International) UK fuel distributor Certas Energy has announced it will expand the availability of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to more of its depots across the UK this year as part of an additional seven-figure sum investment. In the last two months
(Biofuels International) Argent Fuels is accelerating its efforts to support a greener future by expanding its high blend biodiesel for bus, coach, HGV fleets and rail in the south of the UK. This growth is a key part of the company’s commitment
(The Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago/Energy Now) T&T to join Global Biofuels Alliance -- The Government Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) has announced that T&T will join the Global Biofuels Alliance. The announcement was made after a special Joint Assembly of the
(Mexico News Daily) A new facility to monitor and manage sargassum along Mexico’s Caribbean coast — and eventually convert it to biofuel — was announced Saturday by Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama. Work to contain and collect the noxious seaweed has already
by Tim Hall (EcoGeneration) Australia is gearing up to become a global force in low carbon liquid fuels (LCLFs). New modelling indicates a potential $36 billion domestic market by 2050 – driven largely by the agricultural sector. A recent report commissioned by the Clean
(U.S. Grains Council) Earlier this month (June 2025), the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) held its third African Buyers and Sellers Conference in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, bringing together more than 95 attendees from across the continent to meet with U.S. feed grain
by Rachel Parkes (Hydrogen Insight) Company reportedly still committed to using renewable H2 to decarbonise Puertollano refinery -- Spanish oil company Repsol has reportedly scrapped plans to build an up-to-200MW green hydrogen project in the city of Puertollano, Spain, after feasibility studies
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Colorado, on June 30, 2025, Gevo Intermediate HoldCo, LLC entered into a Tax Credit Transfer Agreement with a transferee bank pursuant to which Transferor agreed to supply “Clean Fuel Production Credits” to Transferee from the production of ethanol
(Arab News) Biofuel Co. to supply B100 biodiesel as a direct alternative to fossil diesel; It will help reduce the project’s carbon footprint JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s upcoming King Salman International Airport in Riyadh will curb construction-related emissions by using biodiesel, aligning with the
(Anaergia/Business Wire) Facility to convert source-separated organics into biomethane -- Anaergia Inc. (“Anaergia”, the “Company”, “us”, or “our”) (TSX:ANRG) (OTCQX:ANRGF), through its subsidiary, Anaergia S.r.l., has signed an agreement with PreZero International, the general contractor selected to revamp a materials recycling facility
(Climbing. Fast./National Business Aviation Association) NBAA is sharply challenging a recent report that relies on questionable data to generalize about business aviation emissions; while ignoring the sector’s sustainability record and the reasons businesses depend on these aircraft. The report’s conclusions are based on
(ePURE) Cars and trucks running on renewable liquid fuels travelled 77,500 kilometres in 16 countries, using 100% renewable fuels for 84% of the total journey, enabling GHG savings of 67% for the total kilometres travelled. This real-life project demonstrates the valuable, immediate contribution of renewable fuels to transport decarbonisation and their potential
by Margy Eckelkamp (AgWeb) The tax credit unlocks new value in your grain. But the ticket to entry is getting on-farm data ready to share -- After almost three years of talking about what could be spelled out by 45Z, Mitchell Hora
by John Duff (Kansas Farmer) Sorghum Focus: GM's new flex-fuel Chevy Trax can change the future of renewable transportation. -- General Motors’ recent decision to bring back flex-fuel vehicles didn’t generate a lot of national headlines, but it made a big impact
by Samyak Pandey, Rohan Somwanshi, and Aditya Kondalamahanty (S&P Global) --Indonesia and Thailand face steep US tariffs on seafood, ethanol, and palm oil exports. --Indonesia's $2.1 bil seafood exports, Thailand's $1.7 bil seafood exports to US at risk. --Palm oil value
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ADM’s Q1 2025 saw a significant decrease in financial performance, with reported EPS down 57% to $0.61 and adjusted EPS down 52% to $0.70. Total Segment Operating Profit also dropped 38% to $747M. For FY 2025,
Join EcoEngineers for an in-depth webinar exploring the rapidly evolving landscape of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and how it is reshaping the future of aviation. As global demand for SAF accelerates, understanding the complex web of technical standards, regulatory frameworks,
(EcoEngineers) In a recent episode of Ethanol Producer Magazine’s podcast series, McCord Pankonen. Managing Director for North America Biofuels at EcoEngineers, joined host Anna Simet at the 2025 Fuel Ethanol Workshop (FEW) in Omaha, Nebraska, to discuss the evolving landscape of carbon intensity
by Urszula Szalkowska (EcoEngineers) In a landmark move for climate policy and international carbon markets, the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) recently announced their commitment to Emissions Trading Systems (ETS). The decision, announced at the EU-UK Summit in May, marks a
(EcoEngineers) EcoEngineers is proud to share that we have been shortlisted for the 2025 Sustainability Consultancy Award by Sustainability Magazine. The Global Sustainability Awards 2025 celebrate organizations and individuals that are leading the way in environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and sustainable innovation. Earlier this year,
(EcoEngineers) In the dynamic landscape of renewable energy, understanding the intricacies of market pricing and regulatory impacts is crucial for stakeholders. EcoEngineers' “California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (CA-LCFS) and Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Credit Pricing Analysis” report provides valuable insights into
by Kristine Klavers (EcoEngineers/Biobased Diesel Daily) Rigorous LCA and QAP participation is crucial for ensuring SAF market access, maximizing regulatory incentives and establishing confidence in a competitive global environment. -- Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has emerged as the cornerstone of aviation’s decarbonization strategy.
by Urszula Szalkowska (EcoEngineers/Carbon Herald) Biogenic carbon dioxide (CO2)—the emissions released when biomass or organic waste is converted into energy—has long been overlooked as a tool in climate action. Historically deemed ‘neutral’ in carbon accounting because it originates from plant matter that
As climate regulations and tax credits evolve, consumer preferences shift and opportunities in global carbon markets emerge, life-cycle analyses (LCAs) have become the cornerstone of these developments. Understanding and implementing LCAs is crucial for organizations to stay ahead in these
Join David LaGreca and Dave Lindenmuth for another live webinar episode of Carbon Counts. They will discuss the latest trends, takeaways, and hot topics from recent conferences and industry events. This session will cover: Key insights from recent conferences, including London
(U.S. Grains Council) The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) recently sponsored South Korea SAF experts to tour the U.S. alcohol-to-jet Fuel (ATJ) technology supply chain. Participants met with stakeholders ranging from low-carbon intensity (CI) corn farmers to ATJ SAF production technology companies
(The Print/ANI PR/NewsVoir) Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 2: In a significant step towards advancing Hydrogen Research and Clean Energy Innovation, Dover India (Part of Dover Corporation), and RV College of Engineering (RVCE), Mysuru Road, Bengaluru, have announced a strategic partnership to
(China Daily) China's first batch of green methanol produced from urban waste was refueled into a conventional diesel vessel at Yangpu Port in South China's island province of Hainan on Wednesday, marking a milestone in the domestic green shipping industry. The green
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Verde aims to produce low-cost, carbon-negative gasoline using its proprietary STG+ process with “stranded energy” and “waste feedstocks”. The company highlights that STG+ gasoline has a lower lifecycle carbon intensity than an EV. A significant milestone
(AgNet West Radio Network) U.S. Ethanol Industry Sustains 90% Output, Poised for Growth -- According to the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), U.S. ethanol production is steadily increasing, reflecting growing market demand and industry resilience. Ethanol plants have been operating at approximately 90% of their total
by Scott Hennen (InForum) ... But something’s happening in the ethanol industry that even this skeptic finds hard to ignore: a real, market-driven opportunity to meet the world’s growing demand for low-carbon fuels — and prosper because of it. ... Recently, I had
Women in Ag Tech (WiAT) returns to Tech Hub LIVE on Monday, July 21, offering a full afternoon of inspiring conversations, actionable insights, and meaningful networking for women working in every corner of agriculture and ag tech. The event will take place from 12:30
by Erik Huschitt (Wisconsin BioFuels Association/WisPolitics) As Americans prepare to celebrate our nation’s independence this Fourth of July, a new report offers a timely reminder: American-made ethanol is helping us move toward greater energy independence while saving consumers billions of dollars
by Ariane Morrissey (Bunkerspot) Hong Kong-based physical bunker supplier Chimbusco Pan Nation (CPN) has announced it has delivered over 78,000 metric tonnes (mt) of marine biofuel in the first six months of 2025, surpassing the company’s total for the whole of
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Chemical Evolution, following a $100M+ exit, is focused on SixRing, a patented breakthrough in sustainable fuels. SixRing’s novel ambient temperature/pressure process delicately separates non-food biomass, leading to higher yields and better economics. With TRL 8 validation
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(Politico) The emissions-cutting legislation offers a weaker target than initially planned, responding to government pushback on new green policies. -- The European Commission on Wednesday (July 2, 2025) unveiled legislation to reduce the EU’s carbon footprint by up to 90 percent by
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