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Commission Launches High-Level Dialogue with the European Refining Sector
(European Commission) The European Commission launched today the first High-Level Dialogue with the European refining industry to discuss how to strengthen Europe’s energy security, defence readiness and industrial competitiveness in a rapidly changing geopolitical environment.
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Participants exchanged views on the main pressures facing the sector, including high energy costs, global competition and investment needs on the pathway towards sustainable biofuels and e-fuels. The Commission underlined the importance of a coordinated approach to support the transformation of the refining industry, while safeguarding jobs, industrial competitiveness and the EU’s strategic interests. Attention was paid to preserving Europe's strategic fuel production capabilities in the longer-term, while supporting investment in alternative fuels and ensuring that the sector can continue to meet the EU's energy security and defence readiness needs.
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Dan Jørgensen, Commissioner for Energy and Housing, said:
“Today’s dialogue has been very fruitful, but it has been a first step. We will work to increase outputs from refining assets in Europe, because ultimately, we need to bring fuel prices down. But the work does not stop in the “here and now” of the crisis. Crises are also opportunities. We need to create an environment that supports sufficient domestic fuel production in Europe as well as long-term viability of European refining as the EU decarbonises. This is why, together with the sector, we will work on a joint roadmap on its transformation and contribution to the EU’s security objectives and in line with our climate ambition”
Andrius Kubilius, Commissioner for Defence and Space, said:
“I am always quoting a very famous American historical figure, General John Pershing, who was leading American troops on the European continent during the First World War, who said very simple truth: the battles are won by infantries, the wars are won by logistics. And fuel supplies are the biggest part of what we can call logistics. Proper fuel supplies to our militaries are crucial in our defence readiness. So definitely it is an obvious truth that defence without fuel is impossible.”
Background
Oil refining is a strategic asset for Europe's energy security, industrial competitiveness and defence readiness. EU refineries supply about 70% of jet fuel and 85% of diesel consumed in Europe. More than 90% of transport depend on oil, globally. Diesel and jet fuel are essential for mobility, the economy and defence.
The Dialogue on European refineries was announced by President von der Leyen on 6 October. Today’s meeting marks the start of a broader engagement process. The outcomes will help identify shared priorities and possible actions to support the sector’s clean energy transition and long-term viability in Europe, while strengthening the resilience of Europe's fuel supply chains and ensuring the availability of strategic fuels for civilian and defence needs.
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- Press remarks by Commissioner Jørgensen following the Dialogue with European refineries
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- Audiovisual Service - Participation of Andrius Kubilius, and Dan Jørgensen, European Commissioners, in the dialogue on EU refineries
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- Strategic Dialogue opens path towards an EU Refining Strategy for a resilient and competitive refining sector (Fuels Europe)
- The EU is pushing for increased refinery output; Jørgensen: “Diesel is essential for the economy and defence” (EU News)
Excerpt from Fuels Europe: From Strategic Dialogue to European strategy
The Commission’s own concept for the dialogue recognises the two sides of this challenge: how to increase and sustain European production capacity in the short term, and how to preserve refining in Europe as a viable business in the longer term, including the production of alternative fuels and feedstocks for chemicals, and other industries.
For FuelsEurope, the next phase must now translate this political recognition into action. Europe needs an approach that protects the competitiveness of its refining industry while creating the conditions for investment in its transformation. That means ensuring an effective carbon leakage protection, securing broader access to sustainable feedstocks, creating long-term markets for renewable and low-carbon fuels, and developing derisking instruments for major industrial investments.
FuelsEurope therefore welcomes the commitment made today to continue this first Strategic Dialogue with future high-level meetings, alongside the technical workstreams.
Liana Gouta, Director General FuelsEurope, said: “Today was a strong and constructive start. Europe has recognised that refining is not an industry of the past. It is strategic to EU citizens, our economy, our security, our defence, and our transition.” She furthermore stressed: “Our industry is ready to contribute immediately to strengthening Europe’s resilience. But we must look beyond the immediate pressures. European refining is a sector at risk, and without competitive refineries today, there can be no transformation into the renewable and low-carbon production hubs Europe needs tomorrow.”
Liana Gouta concluded: “Today’s commitment to a joint transformation roadmap, dedicated technical workstreams and a further Strategic Dialogue gives us a clear path forward. Our industry stands ready to play its full part in developing the ambitious European Refining Strategy announced by President von der Leyen. Together, we must now turn political recognition into concrete action that strengthens competitiveness, safeguards critical industrial capacity and unlocks investment in Europe’s refining transformation.” READ MORE
Excerpt from EU News: The Danish official also noted that, in the long term, “refineries and new entrants to the sector will need to embark on a path towards increased biofuel production,” because “the potential is considerable,” given that “the production of renewable liquid fuels has already partly offset the reduction in refining capacity in Europe.” As part of this dialogue, “we will work towards a shared roadmap for its transformation, so that it can contribute to the EU’s security objectives, in line with our climate ambitions,” he emphasised. But all this is for the long term, because in the short term Europe’s focus remains firmly on fossil fuels. “An adequate supply of fuel for our armed forces,” commented Kubilius, “is crucial for our defence readiness” because “without fuel, defence is impossible.” But “without traditional fossil fuels for many years to come, defence will not be possible,” he emphasised.
At a press conference, Kubilius outlined the four key points of the meeting. “Firstly, we need adequate production capacity for fuels, including sustainable aviation fuels, with a view to the long term,” the Commissioner explained. Secondly, maintaining “sufficient refining capacity, taking into account the transition the refining sector is undergoing and the need for our refining industries to remain competitive.” The third point is ensuring access to supplies. In other words, “we must ensure we are able to transport fuels in the event of a crisis.” And finally, “we must address the resilience of our critical fuel infrastructure.” This means “protecting this infrastructure, but also examining very concrete projects, for example, on how to upgrade the capacity of the Central European pipeline system that was built during the Cold War.” Furthermore, according to the Defence Commissioner, “the current system is concentrated in the western part of Europe; we must therefore assess how to expand this infrastructure to facilitate supplies to the eastern flank.”
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The EU is therefore aiming to increase the capacity of its refineries. This is despite the temperatures of recent months, which have been described in Brussels as the “summer of truth”. According to Copernicus, “the summer of 2026 in Europe was characterised by persistent heat, record-breaking heat stress, severe drought conditions, exceptionally low river flows and widespread forest fires. Western Europe experienced its hottest summer on record, while Europe as a whole recorded its third-hottest summer.” READ MORE
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Port of Santos Begins Regular Ethanol Bunkering Operations
by Michele Labrut (Seatrade Maritime News) With ethanol emerging as an alternative fuel the first port in Latin America has started offering it on a regular basis -- The Port of Santos Authority (APS), CMA CGM, Copersucar and Bunker One have announced
October 27, 2026 Read Full Article
No Plan to Raise Ethanol Blending in Petrol above 20 pc: Hardeep Puri
(Orissa Post) Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri Tuesday said the Centre has no immediate plan to increase the ethanol blending in petrol above the current level of 20 per cent. During an interaction at the inauguration of the
October 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Honeywell Highlights Growth in Low Carbon, SAF Technology Licensing
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Honeywell Technologies released third quarter financial results on Oct. 22. During an associated earnings call, company officials briefly discussed technology agreements for low-carbon energy projects, including those focused on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Honeywell is
October 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Gevo Provides Business Update, Anticipates Carbon Business to Deliver over $50 Million of Revenue in 2026
(Gevo/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Gevo Inc. on Oct. 22 provided a business update announcing strong growth of its carbon business and its anticipated delivery of over $50 million in revenue for 2026 from the carbon business and independent of U.S. federal government
October 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Green Plains Introduces Farm Forward to Turn Policy Innovation into Farmer Opportunity
(Green Plains) New initiative designed to help farmers share in the value created through qualifying farming practices and evolving biofuels policy -- Green Plains today (October 19, 2026) announced the launch of Farm Forward, a new initiative designed to turn policy innovation
October 27, 2026 Read Full Article
CoBank Report Discusses Impact of 45Z Credit, High Fuel Prices
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) CoBank on Oct. 7 released its latest quarterly insights report, which discusses the impact of 45Z clean fuel production credits and fuel mandates on biofuel demand and highlights how soaring fuel prices are impacting the
October 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Global Clean & Conventional Ammonia Market Outlook --- November 3, 2026 --- ONLINE
Register for this must-watch webinar to access expert analysis of ammonia market dynamics and the market outlook. Key questions this webinar will address include: Current market dynamics and drivers Price trends and drivers: What are the key price trends and drivers in
October 27, 2026 Read Full Article
ACT Expo Fleet Awards Nominations DEADLINE November 20, 2026
The ACT Expo Fleet Awards honor fleet operators demonstrating exceptional leadership in advanced transportation. The awards recognize fleets deploying innovative technologies, improving operational efficiency, and strengthening safety and environmental performance. Nominations are due by 5 p.m. PT on Friday, November 20,
October 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Cummins and Chevron Make High-Powered CNG Engines a Reality
(Chevron) As the saying goes, “Great minds think alike,” and in the case of bringing a high-powered compressed natural gas (CNG) engine to the forefront of fleet operations, it took an aligned thinking approach between Chevron and Cummins Inc. to turn
October 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Valero Reports Strong Q3 Operations for Ethanol, Renewable Diesel Segments
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Valero Energy Corp. on Oct. 22 released third-quarter financial results, reporting record-high ethanol production volumes and a profitable three-month period for both its ethanol segment and its renewable diesel joint venture. Valero’s ethanol production averaged a
October 27, 2026 Read Full Article
2027 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit --- January 20, 2027 --- Altoona, IA
“Powering the Possible” Hosted by the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA), the Summit brings together renewable fuels producers, industry leaders, policymakers, and supporters from across the country to discuss the latest developments and opportunities shaping the future of renewable fuels. “The Iowa
October 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Brimex Energy Becomes First Mexican RNG Project on the CleanCounts Registry
(Brimex Energy/Globe Newswire) The Jalisco facility, which turns dairy, swine, and tequila-industry waste into clean fuel, is now approved to generate Energy Attribute Certificates on North America's largest clean energy registry -- Brimex Energy S.A. de C.V. today announced that its renewable
October 27, 2026 Read Full Article
ABS and U.S. Department of Energy Sign MOU on Maritime Applications of Advanced Nuclear Technology
(ABS) ABS and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance modern commercial nuclear technology at sea. The agreement spans floating power solutions, nuclear-powered vessels and the development of the ports,
October 27, 2026 Read Full Article
ICAO Joins Supporting Alliance for CORSIA EEU Supply
(International Air Transport Association) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced at its World Sustainability Symposium that the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has joined the Supporting Alliance for CORSIA EEU Supply (the Alliance). The Alliance brings together more than 80 CORSIA
October 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Blockades, Checkpoints and Court Action: Fending off Brazil’s Biofuel Giants in the Amazon
by Gisela Pérez de Acha, Sasha Schell, Cícero Pedrosa in Acará, Pará, with Luiz Monticelli and Kathleen Quinn (The Guardian) After decades of violent displacement and land theft, the country’s quilombola communities are fighting back -- ... Yet, they say the worst came
October 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Democrats May Gain Platform but Lack Power to Shift EV, Fuels Policy: Analysts
by Eamonn Brennan (S&P Global) EV adoption stalls amid policy rollback; Full hybrids surge as gas prices climb -- Democratic control of Congress after the November US midterm elections would give the party a larger platform to promote electric vehicles and challenge President
October 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Q&A: IMO Net-Zero Plan Unlikely by 2026: IBIA
by Gabriel Tassi Lara (Argus Media) The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) will hold its annual convention on 10-12 November in New York, ahead of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)'s MEPC 85 meeting later in the month. Participants will be looking
October 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Machine Learning Maps 10,000 Reactions to Reveal How Copper Turns CO2 into Fuel
(Bioengineer.org) One of the most tantalizing promises in modern chemistry is the idea that carbon dioxide, the waste gas driving climate change, could be recycled into methanol and other fuels on an industrial scale. The catch has always been complexity. When
October 27, 2026 Read Full Article
AEDE November Webinar: Biofuels Are Booming Again --- November 4, 2026 --- ONLINE
A discussion with Aaron Smith, Gordon Rausser Distinguished Chair, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, UC Berkeley READ MORE
October 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Sustainability Criteria Can Help Unlock Demand for Biomass-Derived Products
(Cefic) Alongside energy efficiency, electrification, and circularity, the bioeconomy can play a key role in the industrial transition and in fulfilling the EU’s climate goals. To ensure a competitive transition, boosting market demand for sustainable biomass-based products is becoming increasingly urgent.
October 27, 2026 Read Full Article
BIEPA Asks Govt, OMCs to Review Ethanol Supply Tender Allocation Methodology
(The Hindu Business Line) The association has raised concerns that long-term offtake agreement holders receive priority for contracted quantities and an additional preference, on a best-endeavour basis The Bharat Independent Ethanol Producers Association (BIEPA), representing independent dedicated ethanol manufacturers across India, has
October 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Bunker One Executes Latin America’s First Bioethanol Bunkering of a Deep-Sea Container Vessel
(Bunker One) 500,000-litre operation at the Port of Santos marks a breakthrough for bioethanol as a marine fuel and demonstrates the industry’s ability to safely deliver a new fuel at commercial scale Rio de Janeiro – Bunker One has completed Latin America’s
October 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Keppel Appointed Biomethane Aggregator by Singapore’s Economic Development Board for 15 Years
(Keppel) 120 MW import capacity strengthens Keppel’s competitive edge in integrated energy and digital infrastructure and expands cleaner energy pathways for Singapore. Keppel Ltd, through its Infrastructure Division (Keppel), has been appointed by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) to aggregate, import
October 27, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of the Industry: The Way Out of the Green Premium Trap
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation outlines a pragmatic pivot for the bioeconomy, urging producers to escape the “green premium trap” by trading virtue-signaling for commercial necessity. Growth stalls when relying on mandates or uncommitted buyers; instead, bio-innovators must integrate
October 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Heard on the Floor at ABLC Next: The Bleach Makers, the Plastic Breakers, the Biomass Wranglers, and Other Signs That the Bioeconomy Has Gone Completely Practical
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Act I — The Magnificent Bioeconomy Clap-Trap ... Act II — Enter William of Ockham Then, at ABLC Next in San Francisco, William of Ockham appeared to have entered the building. The medieval philosopher brought his celebrated razor, and
October 27, 2026 Read Full Article
eFuel Group and DACMA Open Competence Center for Direct Air Capture in the Port of Hamburg
(DACMA) The new research and development center at the Hamburg Blue Hub combines the testing of modular CO₂ capture technologies with the preparation of international applications. A key focus is the collaboration with the Canadian project developer Deep Sky. The eFUEL GROUP and DACMA GmbH
October 27, 2026 Read Full Article
STX Group and TURN2X Bring RFNBO-Compliant e-Methane to Market
(STX Group) STX Group, a leading environmental commodity trader, today announces its first offtake of RFNBO (Renewable Fuel of Non-Biological Origin)-compliant e-Methane, produced by TURN2X at its first commercial plant in Spain. The agreement provides STX Group with access to TURN2X’s
October 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Skytree, Galetech and Mwahera Join Forces to Scale DAC for e-Fuels in Kenya
(Global e-Fuels) Skytree, Galetech Energy Developments and Mwahera Green Hydrogen have strategically partnered to bring direct air capture (DAC) to the Mwangea e-Fuels Project, Kenya. CO2 will be captured directly on-site and then combined with green hydrogen to produce carbon neutral
October 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Karnataka Seeks Chinese Cooperation to Boost Its Green Biofuel Economy
(ANI/Asianet News) Strengthening Karnataka's Green Economy Through Global Ties -- In a move to boost Karnataka's green economy, SE Sudheendra, Chairman of the Karnataka State Biofuel Development Board (KSBDB), Government of Karnataka, held extensive discussions on cooperation and technological exchange in the
October 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Farmers, Crushers Look for Continued Growth through Strong Biofuel Policy
by Sara Wyant (High Plains Journal) Oilseed processing plants are running wide open now and more processing facilities are in the works, creating improved economic opportunities for farmers and rural communities. Whether that momentum will be maintained depends in large part
October 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Biomethane and Biofuel – Transitioning from Ambition to Delivery
(The Avondhu) The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) 25th National Bioenergy conference – Biomethane and biofuel, took place recently at the Killashee Hotel, Naas, Co Kildare, where a capacity crowd of over 200 delegates heard from a distinguished line up of speakers. Focus
October 26, 2026 Read Full Article
ADM Corn Dry Mill Upgrades Tap into Biofuels Demand
by John Reidy (World Grain) Eyeing increased biofuels demand, ADM said it has been making a series of investments in two phases at its corn dry mill in Columbus, Nebraska, US, that the company projects will increase annual corn grind to
October 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Thailand Weighs Biofuel Tax Cuts to Help Farmers and Reduce Imports
by Nuttapakron Ngamsopa (The Nation) • The Thai government is considering cutting excise taxes on biofuels, specifically E20 and B20, to make them cheaper than fully imported diesel. The tax relief is intended to directly benefit local farmers who grow the crops
October 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Bipartisan, Bicameral Bills Would Designate Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing as Critical Infrastructure
by Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton (Bergeson & Campbell) On September 24, 2026, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) announced the introduction of two bills “that would require the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to protect biotechnology
October 26, 2026 Read Full Article
From Ambition to Action: State Capacity and the Next Era of Environmental Policy --- December 2, 2026 --- Washington, DC and ONLINE
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the Center for Regulatory Ingenuity at the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) invite you to a briefing about how states can lay the foundation for a new era of federal environmental policy
October 26, 2026 Read Full Article
How Ghana Could Turn Its Waste Problem into Aviation Fuel
by Dirk Singer (SimpliFlying) Greater Accra generates 4,400 tonnes of rubbish every day. A Ghanaian developer believes some of it could become the foundation of a new sustainable aviation fuel industry In a nutshell Turning a problem into an opportunity: Greater Accra generates
October 26, 2026 Read Full Article
UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) --- November 9-20, 2026 --- Antalya, Türkiye
COP31 is the United Nations Climate Change Conference taking place in Antalya, Türkiye from 9 to 20 November 2026. Türkiye will host the Conference and Mr. Murat Kurum has been nominated as President of COP31 in Antalya. Mr. Chris Bowen of
October 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Applications Open for Missouri Value-Added Agriculture, Farm-to-Table Grant Programs Application DEADLINE December 15, 2026
(Missouri Department of Agriculture/Biobased Diesel Daily) The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced Oct. 21 that the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority has opened two grant programs that add value to Missouri agricultural products and aid rural economies. The Value-Added Agriculture
October 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Loughborough Researcher Awarded Prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship to Advance Green Hydrogen Production
( Loughborough University) A Loughborough University researcher has been awarded a prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowship to develop technology that could help tackle one of the biggest challenges facing renewable energy systems. Dr Elizabeth Ashton is among just 13 researchers across
October 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Azerbaijan Explores Three Green Fuel and Fertilizer Production Projects
by Aytaj Shiraliyeva (Trend News Agency) Azerbaijan is exploring opportunities to implement three pilot projects for the production of sustainable aviation fuel, green methanol, and green fertilizers. This was stated by Azerbaijan’s Minister of Energy Parviz Shahbazov in an article published in the official
October 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Bio-based Europe Alliance Launches to Accelerate Market Uptake of Sustainable Bio-based Solutions
(European Commission) Over 100 stakeholders have already joined the Alliance. -- European Commissioner Jessika Roswall launched the Bio-based Europe Alliance (BEA) at the Global Bioeconomy Summit in Dublin on Wednesday (21 Oct). By connecting actors of the bio-based value chain, the Alliance aims
October 26, 2026 Read Full Article
PLN EPI Partners with Chinese Firm to Explore Waste-to-Energy Projects
by Sugiharto Budiman (Ecobiz.asia) Indonesia’s PT PLN Energi Primer Indonesia (PLN EPI) has partnered with PT Geoenviron Engineering Technology Indonesia (GETI), a subsidiary of China’s Beijing Geoenviron Engineering & Technology Inc. (BGE), to explore converting waste into energy, including through refuse-derived fuel
October 26, 2026 Read Full Article
ADB, Japan Back One of World’s Largest Green Ammonia Plants in First ACCEL Investment
(Asian Development Bank) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Japan have signed financing agreements with AM Green Ammonia (India) Private Limited to help build one of the world’s largest plants to make ammonia using renewable energy in India,
October 26, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to C&D Wood’s Clean Fraction
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The US landfills tens of millions of tons of construction and demolition wood, yet gasification projects fail to utilize it as feedstock. The primary constraint is not reactor technology, but stringent purity specifications set by end
October 26, 2026 Read Full Article
From E20 to E100: India Updates Motor Vehicles Rules for Ethanol-Powered Flex-Fuel Cars
by Vivek Dubey (CNBC TV 18) India has amended motor vehicle rules to allow flex-fuel vehicles certified to run on up to 100% ethanol-blended petrol, ahead of planned E100 model launches by some carmakers. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has
October 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Want to Spend Half as Much Money on Fuel? Chevy and Buick Are Quietly Selling E85-Capable Cars
by Matt Hardigree (The Autopian) ... If only there were some magic fuel that cost less money and could be put in a modern car you could buy right now. Even better, what if that fuel could be put in a
October 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Minnesota Ethanol Plant Helps Farmers Navigate 45Z Tax Credit Changes
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) An ethanol plant in southern Minnesota is working with corn farmers to understand how Clean Fuel tax credits can be mutually beneficial. Highwater Ethanol CEO Brian Kletscher says they are hosting producer meetings about changes to
October 26, 2026 Read Full Article
‘Unacceptable’: Corn Growers Blast USDA after Major Crop Data Error Comes to Light
by C.J. Miller (Hoosier Ag) National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) leadership is calling out the federal government after USDA admitted late Friday to a major data processing error in its September crop reporting—a mistake corn industry leaders say severely damaged grain
October 26, 2026 Read Full Article
More Haulers Get Breathing Room under Fuel Emergency
(Landline Media) An emergency waiver from hours-of-service requirements, issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, has been in effect since mid-September. That order remains in effect through Dec. 16, but was recently amended by FMCSA. Following a request from the Renewable Fuels
October 26, 2026 Read Full Article
St1 to Unify Fuel Supply Chain with RELEX
(Relex) Energy company St1 will connect demand, inventory, distribution, and scheduling decisions across its fuel supply network Energy company, St1, has chosen RELEX Solutions to unify demand, inventory, and distribution planning across its fuel supply chain. RELEX partner NTT DATA will support
October 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Radicle Growth Launches the Radicle Renewables Challenge by John Deere, Land O’Lakes and AgRogue Application DEADLINE November 20, 2026
(Radicle Growth/EIN Presswire) Global challenge seeks innovative companies creating revenue sources and demand through renewable fuels, feedstocks, materials, chemicals, and business models. Farmers already play a critical role in the development of renewable fuels, biomaterials, and other bio-based products, and they can
October 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Mahoney Environmental Expands Sustainability Compliance Support for Low Carbon Fuel Programs
(Mahoney Environmental/PR Newswire) Company builds on ISCC EU and CORSIA participation by adding California LCFS and CARB support -- Mahoney Environmental, a provider of used cooking oil recycling and grease trap services, announced it is expanding its sustainability compliance efforts to support
October 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Agra Energy Achieves TRL 9 with Successful Demonstration of Fischer Tropsch Liquid Fuels at New Franken Facility
(Agra Energy/PRNewswire) Agra Energy, a renewable fuels technology company, today announced the successful demonstration of renewable fuel production at its new facility in New Franken, Wisconsin, producing Fischer Tropsch Liquid Fuels, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable naphtha from dairy-farm
October 25, 2026 Read Full Article
UFOP: US Biofuels Policy Causes Canada’s Oilseed Processing to Grow
(Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e. V. (UFOP)/Biobased Diesel Daily) In Canada, rapeseed/canola demand from domestic processors continues to rise. Above all, firm demand for canola oil and meal is likely to result in less seed being available for export. The
October 25, 2026 Read Full Article
DS Dansuk Streamlines SAF Push, Shifts Gunsan Assets to DS Orvion in South Korea
by Park Yong-sun (Chosun Biz) Asset transfer underpins DS Orvion-led SAF buildout and net-zero drive in Gunsan -- Resource-circulation energy corporations DS Dansuk(9,830 won ▼ 370 -3.63%) said it will make an in-kind contribution of the Gunsan SAF production site and facilities
October 25, 2026 Read Full Article
OXCCU's First SAF Blend Component Tested and Verified by Intertek
OXCCU, a leading carbon-to-value company converting waste carbon into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), has produced its first samples of a finished synthetic blend component for SAF blending. The fuel was tested to international standards by trusted chemical and fuel analysis
October 25, 2026 Read Full Article
DEPA Trading and CHITAS FARM: The First Compressed Biomethane Production Unit in Greece Is in the Final Stretch
(DEPA (Google translation)) The issuance of the first license to install a biomethane production unit in Greece under the new institutional framework marks an important milestone for the development of the renewable gas market in the country. An important step for the
October 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuel Standards 2026: Where US D4 Supply Stands against the Biomass-Based Diesel Requirement
by Robert Lane (Fastmarkets) How US biodiesel and renewable diesel production is tracking against its 2026 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) requirement, what small refinery exemption reallocation could add, how the federal demand outlook has shifted, and what RIN prices and biodiesel
October 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Europe Takes China’s Used Cooking Oil, the US Takes Australia’s Tallow
by David Alley (Fastmarkets) Shifting global feedstock economics are shifting trade. China’s UCO exports are up 55% on 2025, with Europe taking nearly twice the US volume, while tariffs have cut Brazil’s tallow shipments to the US by 44%. From January to
October 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Enzyme Found in Sugarcane Roots Increases Sugar Production from Bagasse Sixfold
by Karina Ninni (Agência FAPESP) – Scientists at the University of São Paulo (USP) discovered that the key to breaking down tough sugarcane bagasse is found within the plant itself. By mapping the development of aerenchyma, which are porous structures
October 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Biomethane Industry Representatives Jointly Welcome Progress on Capital Grants – but Call for Investment Certainty and Coherent Policy
(Renewable Gas Forum Ireland) Renewable Gas Forum Ireland (RGFI), the Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) and Cré, the Composting and Anaerobic Digestion Association of Ireland, welcome last week’s announcement of the opening of expressions of interest for the biomethane capital grant scheme.
October 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Hebei Shoulang Facility Using LanzaTech Technology Achieves World’s First ISCC EU RCF Certification for Ethanol Produced from Steel Mill Waste Gases
(LanzaTech) • Hebei Shoulang New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (“Hebei Shoulang”) in Tangshan, Hebei Province, China, has achieved ISCC EU Recycled Carbon Fuel (RCF) producer certification ISCC EU certification verifies compliance with the sustainability criteria and GHG savings methodology implemented under the
October 25, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Textile Recycling’s Missing Buyer
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Europe generates millions of tons of used textiles, exporting over ninety percent of collected volumes due to a critical lack of domestic sorted-fiber buyers. While collection rates increase under extended producer responsibility mandates, mechanical and chemical
October 25, 2026 Read Full Article
New Study Finds Shipping Pays Twice Its Share to EU ETS: Earmarked Revenues Should Triple to Help Build Market for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
(European Shipowners) Shipping is responsible for around 10% of EU ETS emissions but pays almost 20% of the ETS bill. Unlike other sectors, it has never received free allowances. The new Sustainable Maritime Alternative Propulsion (SMAP) mechanism is a chance to reinvest
October 25, 2026 Read Full Article
A Green, Low-Carbon Special Vessel Equipped with Methanol Dual Fuel and Rotary Sails Set Sail in Wuhan.
by Wang Zhe, Wang Tian, Zhou Yangyang (Hubei Daily News (Google translation) On the morning of October 18, with the full support of the Wuhan Yangluo Maritime Safety Administration, the newly built special vessel "Spirit of Mobile" from Wuchang Shuangliu
October 25, 2026 Read Full Article
With Core Technologies Leading the World, Shanghai's Inland Waterway Vessels Have Successfully Refueled with Biomass Methanol for the First Time.
by Yu Taoran (Jiefang Daily/Shangguan News) Today (October 15, 2026), the inaugural refueling ceremony for biomass methanol marine fuel on Shanghai's inland waterways, themed "First Inland Waterway Fueling: Green Start to the Huangpu River," was held at the Luodong Container Terminal
October 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Guangzhou Port Authority Is Building a Dense Green Port and Shipping Network to Strengthen Its Role as a Hub for Automobile Exports.
(Guangzhou Port Authority (Google Translation)) On October 16, the first methanol fuel bunkering operation for a roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessel at Guangzhou Port was successfully completed. On the same day, the vessel "Daqing 268" bunkered 2,300 tons of methanol (including 1,400 tons
October 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Phase II of the World's Largest Green Integrated Hydroammonium Alcohol Project Commences Construction
by Fan Ying and Zeng Xueying (Party Building Department of China Energy Engineering Corporation, Hydrogen Energy Company (Google translatio)) On October 20, the second phase of the "Qingqing Hydrogen-1" China Energy Construction Songyuan Hydrogen Energy Industrial Park (Green Hydrogen-Ammonia-Methanol Integrated Project),
October 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Bolivia to Increase Proportion of Ethanol in Petrol
by Kimberly Dirisu (Galaxy TV) Marcelo Blanco, Bolivia’s Minister of Hydrocarbons and Energy, on Thursday (October 22, 2026) said the country would increase the proportion of ethanol in petrol from 12 to 18 per cent. -- arcelo Blanco, Bolivia’s Minister of Hydrocarbons and
October 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil May Resume US Ethanol Imports through Suape Port in January, Says StoneX
(ChiniMandi) Brazil could resume ethanol imports from the United States through the port of Suape in Pernambuco state in January 2027, as import economics are expected to become favourable during the country’s sugarcane off-season, brokerage and consultancy StoneX said in a
October 24, 2026 Read Full Article
CRISPR Shortcut Could Cut Decades from Chromosome Design in Poplars, UGA Study Shows
(University of Georgia) Improving a tree through traditional breeding can take decades. Aspen and poplar, for example, mature slowly, and every round of crossbreeding means years of waiting before researchers can evaluate the outcome and decide on the next step.
October 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Strengthening Trusted Renewable Fuel Supply Chains: Biofuels Partners (BFP) & Jianglan Bio-Energy Agreement signature
(Biofuels Partners/LinkedIn) Biofuels Partners has signed a Collaboration Agreement with Jianglan Bio-Energy to explore international cooperation across UCO, HVO and SAF, with a shared focus on transparent sourcing, sustainability and reliable commercial partnerships. Jianglan brings established experience in UCO collection and
October 23, 2026 Read Full Article
PurposeEnergy Opens $40M Food Waste and Wastewater Pre-Treatment Facility
(Food Engineering) PurposeEnergy, which designs, builds, owns and operates industrial anaerobic digestion infrastructure, has commissioned its industrial food waste and wastewater pre-treatment facility in Minster, Ohio. This facility converts wastewater and high-strength organic food waste residuals piped directly from Danone USA's largest
October 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Neste Urges EU to Ease Rules on Biofuel Feedstocks Amid Energy Crunch
by May Angel (Neste/Reuters) Finnish biofuel maker and oil refiner Neste (NESTE.HE), on Tuesday (October 20, 2026) urged the European Commission to ease restrictions on biofuel feedstocks that do not put food supplies or forests at risk. The appeal comes as higher fossil
October 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Repsol Delivers Co-processed B30 Bunker Fuel to NCLH in Barcelona
(Manifold Times) Fuel supplied was B30 co-processed marine gasoil, produced using conventional and renewable feedstocks through Repsol’s co-processing technology. -- Repsol on Monday (12 October 2026) said it has successfully completed B30 marine fuel deliveries with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH)
October 23, 2026 Read Full Article
University of Florida Selects Myno Carbon for Innovative Sargassum-to-Biochar Water Quality Research
(Myno Carbon) Collaboration with University of Florida researchers explores a holistic solution that transforms problematic coastal biomass into beneficial, enhanced biochar for water treatment Myno Carbon has been selected by the University of Florida (UF) to participate in an innovative research project
October 23, 2026 Read Full Article
CCI BioEnergy and FSSD Sign Term Sheet to Advance Organics Co-Digestion Project
(CCI Bioenergy) The project will bring organics processing and wastewater treatment together to recover more resources from existing infrastructure. -- CCI BioEnergy and Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District (FSSD) have signed a term sheet to advance the development of a new organics receiving and
October 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Nel ASA: Partners with Rheinmetall on Its Giga PtX Project for Decentralized Synthetic Fuel Production
(Nel ASA) Nel ASA and Rheinmetall AG have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore joint opportunities in decentralised renewable fuel production, supporting critical infrastructure and energy security. The collaboration will combine Nel's electrolyser technology with Rheinmetall's Giga PtX concept
October 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Wasaline Signs Biogas Agreement with St1 Biokraft to Use Locally Produced Biogas from Nurmo
(Via/St1 Biokraft) Wasaline has signed an agreement with St1 Biokraft for the supply of 42 GWh of liquefied biogas (LBG) per year. Deliveries will begin in January 2028 and will take place in connection with the bunkering of Aurora Botnia in
October 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Increasing the Blend to B16 in 2027 Could Raise Biodiesel Use to 11 Billion Liters
(Reuters/Forbes(Google translation)) The national industry is operating at 40% idle capacity, but has sufficient capacity to meet the expansion in consumption. A potential increase in the biodiesel blend in diesel in Brazil from 15% to 16% in 2027 would raise demand for
October 23, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Plastic Pyrolysis and the Hosts That Absorb It
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Mixed-plastic pyrolysis plants survive only when hosted within steam crackers or oil refineries that absorb the oil and dilute heavy contaminants. Post-consumer pyrolysis oil contains chlorine, iron, and nitrogen levels exceeding cracker limits by up to
October 23, 2026 Read Full Article
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