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Brazil Calls on Global Leaders to Support Sustainable Fuels
(Molecule Group) Brazilian President Lula urged countries to support the Belém 4X Pledge on Sustainable Fuels during the Global Climate Leaders’ Summit. “Belém 4x” aims to provide political support and foster international cooperation to at least quadruple the use of sustainable fuels by 2035.
The Belém 4X Pledge on Sustainable Fuels was co-sponsored by Brazil, Italy, and Japan and endorsed by 16 more countries in advance of the Climate Leaders’ Summit. Brazil indicated that they will use their 2026 COP Presidency to increase the number of countries supporting this initiative. Initial signatories include Armenia, Belarus, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Guatemala, Guinea, India, Italy, Japan, Maldives, Mexico, Mozambique, Myanmar, the Netherlands, Panama, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Sudan, and Zambia.
The Pledge is underpinned by IEA’s recent Delivering Sustainable Fuels report, which outlines a pathway to achieve 4X sustainable fuels under existing policy frameworks. Sustainable fuels include hydrogen, hydrogen derivatives, biogas, biofuels, and synthetic fuels.
Molecule Group welcomes the Belém 4X Pledge as an important signal that sustainable fuels are fundamental to achieving energy security, fostering sustainable development, and mitigating climate change.
In anticipation of COP30, Molecule Group convened sustainable industries to convey policy and innovation priorities to Brazil’s incoming COP30 Presidency. These efforts culminated in Molecule Group CEO Gerard Ostheimer presenting a Sustainable Industries Letter to now COP30 Brazil President André Aranha Corrêa do Lago in a joint meeting between the Brazilian Government, IEA, CEM during Climate Week NYC.
The Sustainable Industries letter communicated Sustainable Fuels Industry Principles that Molecule Group developed by convening industry leaders from around the world throughout 2025. Molecule Group is pleased to see considerable alignment between the principles espoused in the Belém 4X Pledge on Sustainable Fuelsand the Sustainable Fuels Industry Principles. Importantly, these complementary documents support policy levers designed to ensure GHG reductions and sustainability, that if implemented will remedy concerns regarding the sustainability of biofuels and sustainable molecules more broadly.
Molecule Group congratulates the Governments of Brazil, Italy, and Japan on this global milestone. We look forward to serving as a catalyst for solving policy issues that will help the world implement a quadrupling of sustainable fuels, and the broader environmental and economic goals outlined in the Pledge. READ MORE / MORE (Advanced Biofuels USA has endorsed this letter)
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Excerpt from Phys.Org: Lula (Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva) lamented the "pressure and threats" that led the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to postpone a plan to curb shipping emissions, and also spoke of the need to pursue alternative fuels for transport and industry including ethanol.
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Lula's "roadmap" presented on day one of the summit—a pathway to halting deforestation, reducing fossil fuel use, and finding the money to achieve those goals—was applauded from the floor.
A formal anti-fossil fuel decision in Belem is unlikely, given the requirement for consensus among nearly 200 countries attending the conference.
Still, COP30 will put a spotlight on countries' voluntary pledges and their implementation, which could lead to fresh announcements on methane—a "super pollutant" and the main component of natural gas, prone to leaking from pipelines and installations. READ MORE
Excerpt from Argus Media: Lula said that to do so, the world must overcome the "disconnect between diplomatic circles and the real world", calling on countries, companies and individual people to put the fight against climate change at the centre of their decisions.
Lula asked leaders to address the "disconnect between the geopolitical context and the climate emergency," saying that "extremist forces fabricate falsehoods [about climate change] to gain electoral advantage" and that armed conflicts take resources that should instead head towards tackling global warming.
Lula called for global leaders to mobilise the resources necessary to achieve the transition away from fossil fuels and reverse deforestation. Finance — public and private — will remain a key focus at Cop 30, after some developing countries disputed a new $300bn/yr finance goal agreed last year in Baku.
The Baku to Belem roadmap released yesterday charted a path towards delivering climate finance flows of $1.3 trillion/yr by 2035 for developing nations.
A range of taxes, including on aviation or maritime transport, luxury goods, financial transactions and corporate and wealth taxes, could help finance that climate action, according to the roadmap. READ MORE
Excerpt from Argus Media: "We won't be able to decarbonise if we don't have green molecules that can be used as fuel," Clamadieu (Engie chairman Jean-Pierre Clamadieu).
The focus on sustainable fuels is a natural complement to the pledge to triple renewable energy by 2030 that 118 countries signed on to at Cop 28 in Dubai in 2023, according to Clamadieu. READ MORE
Excerpt from Carbon Copy: Earlier this week, the Baku to Belém Roadmap released a plan for how to mobilise at least $1.3 trillion in climate finance by 2035. On day one of the Summit, Brazil launched its new Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF), gaining over $5.5bn starting capital. The biggest contributions came from Norway, and Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest became the first philanthropic investor with a $10 million pledge.
Global Leaders and Experts Welcome the Move
Many leaders across the world welcomed the move, with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz saying that for Germany, the focus is on innovation and technology to successfully tackle climate change.
Indian ambassador to Brazil, Dinesh Bhatia, said that India is already five years ahead of schedule on its NDCs. Between 2005 and 2020, India has reduced emission intensity of GDP by 36%, and this trend continues. Meanwhile, India is now the third largest producer of renewables, with non-fossil fuel-based energy accounting for 50% of total installed capacity.
Alejandra López, Director of Climate Diplomacy, Transforma, said, “Excellent signals from the Brazilian presidency with Lula referring to the phase-out of fossil fuels and supporting the launch of the TFFF, which addresses the main source of emissions in the world, the energy sector, and the main source in Latin America, which is deforestation. Other world leaders must follow Brazil’s lead to make COP30 a success.” READ MORE
Excerpt from World Resources Institute: Following is a statement from Janet Ranganathan, Managing Director of Strategy, Learning and Results, World Resources Institute:
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“That’s why both the land and the types of biomass used for fuels matter. The pledge says that efforts to scale up fuel use must be environmentally and socially responsible. But it does not include critical caveats from the IEA report: that biofuel expansion should not further increase cropland use, and that waste and residue-based biomass potentially offer a more sustainable pathway than feedstocks grown on dedicated land—although the amounts are limited, making scalability challenging. National policies should account for these important nuances.
“All countries should develop a strategy for how best to use their limited land to advance prosperity and meet people’s growing needs for food, while achieving climate and nature goals. These strategies should align with national pledges to halt deforestation and preserve existing ecosystems. Any mandates that intensify pressure on land risk undermining those commitments.
“More locally grounded research is needed to inform these strategies. For instance, how can Brazil best use its 40 to 100 million hectares of degraded land to meet its needs for food, wood products, jobs, revenue and energy, while protecting and restoring nature and meeting climate goals? As the demands on our land grow, while the planet’s land area stays the same, evidence-based land-use planning will be essential to balance competing priorities.” READ MORE
Excerpt from Biofuels Digest: It remains one of sport’s simplest truths — what happens when a team believes in its system, and in each other.
That’s the feeling in the air at COP30 in São Paulo this month. After years of missed shots and moral victories, the global bioeconomy has finally found its system — a coordinated offense built on the Belém 4X Pledge, the Osaka Call to Action, and the IEA Pathways report that gives the team a playbook everyone can see.
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The International Energy Agency brought the diagrams and the data — the first clear picture of how the world could actually run the play. Its Delivering Sustainable Fuels: Pathways to 2035 report lays out an “accelerated case”: if nations fully implement existing and announced policies, global use of sustainable fuels can double by 2030 and quadruple by 2035.
That projection became the backbone of the Belém 4X Pledge, introduced by Brazil, India, Italy, and Japan. The pledge commits the world to that 4X target — not as wishful thinking, but as a credible, measurable trajectory.
Sustainable fuels are the complementary offense to electrification — the long-range shooters who score where batteries can’t: aviation, shipping, and heavy industry. For once, the team has a real system. Belém provides the scoreboard, Osaka brings the playbook, and the IEA keeps the stat sheet. Together, they sketch the first global offense that could actually win the game.
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At COP30, accountability is finally on the box score. Two companion documents put structure behind the pledge:
The Osaka Call to Action (C2A) — endorsed by companies across the sustainable-fuels value chain — urges governments to design long-term, technology-neutral policies that create predictable demand and reward verified carbon reductions. It calls for life-cycle carbon accounting so everyone plays by the same metric.
The Biofuture Platform Declaration on Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, launched the same week, extends accountability into the chemical sector, where carbon isn’t burned — it’s built into everything we make. The declaration calls for cooperation on technology, supply-chain transparency, and international standards.
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Beating the defense made of economics takes movement, not muscle.
Their six-play sequence could’ve been drawn straight from a Wilkens timeout:
- Regional Roadmaps – tailor the plays to local floors.
- Demand Predictability – mandates and procurement as the shot clock.
- Transparent Accounting – every ton tracked, no hidden stats.
- Innovation Support – fund the rookies, close the gap.
- Integrated Supply Chains – feedstock to flight in one motion.
- Accessible Finance – open the lane with grants and guarantees.
A 15 percent SAF blend by 2035 would raise ticket prices only 5–7 percent. Low-emission steel adds about 1 percent to an EV sticker. The cost wall is high, but not unscalable. Coordination is the ladder — and the play is passing beautifully.
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The IEA estimates $1.5 trillion in cumulative investment between 2024 and 2035 across all sustainable-fuel pathways. That spending isn’t a cost; it’s an assist — the pass that keeps the play alive.
It’s a necessary assist against a tough defense: electrolytic hydrogen still runs nearly four times the cost of its fossil counterpart, and only sustained capital can bring the score even. Those investments could create two million jobs, many in rural and underserved regions where feedstocks grow and distributed refineries thrive.
It’s the global give-and-go: governments give policy certainty, investors give capital, innovators give solutions, and communities get the points.
The Biofuture Industry Council, in a statement after the 4X announcement, called for pivoting “from political outcomes to practical change.” The next big play: the U.S. G20 Presidency in 2026 — a fast break opportunity to turn this late-season surge into a championship run.
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By 2035, sustainable fuels could cover 15 percent of aviation demand, 35 percent of shipping, and 5 exajoules of industrial energy — mostly from clean hydrogen in steel and chemicals. The Belém 4X Pledge cements those targets, while the Osaka Call to Action and Biofuture Declaration keep the plays in motion. READ MORE
EV Obsession Is a Missed Opportunity to Lower Emissions, Mazda Says
by Michael Taylor (Forbes) The Vision X-Coupe is Mazda's latest push into renewable fuels, with executives calling the push into EVs unrealistic. -- Japanese auto maker Mazda has slammed industry and legislative obsessions with battery-electric vehicles for stopping the search for more creative ways to lower CO2 emissions.
The company’s Chief Financial Officer, Jeff Guyton, told the media at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo that renewable fuels were a viable answer to CO2 emissions from the auto industry, but that EV obsessions kept getting in the way.
The American executive argued that it was a “fundamental mistake” for governments to focus exclusively on the zero-tailpipe emissions that EVs offer rather than legislating for more realistic goals that consider whole-of-life emissions.
“If our society spent half as much time talking about biofuel as we are talking about electric vehicles, even a portion of the time we spend talking about electric vehicles…" Guyton said.
“I mean, wouldn’t it be great if we could apply a reduced carbon or carbon-neutral fuel to all those cars that are running around on the streets already? There’s more than a billion cars on the planet today,” he argued.
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Guyton insisted a broadened focus that included renewable fuels could bring about faster CO2 results by dramatically lowering the emissions from the world’s existing passenger and commercial vehicle fleets, without forcing customers to buy new EVs.
“EVs are not carbon neutral, they’re just zero carbon at the tailpipe,” Guyton explained.
“The fundamental mistake we made as a society was not looking at the wheel-to-wheel energy life cycle.”
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Mazda President and CEO Masahiro Moro insisted the microalgae absorbed CO2 while storing oils in their cells - oils Mazda extracts to refine into carbon-neutral fuel.
“In our research on microalgae, we succeeded in producing over one liter of fuel from a 11,000-liter culture tank in about two weeks,” Moro said.
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"Once the fuel is extracted, the remaining microalgae is rich in nutrients, such as protein, which can be upcycled into food products or organic fertilizers.
"Now let’s talk about CO 2 capture. Exhaust from internal combustion engines contains CO2 at concentrations significantly about 350 times higher than in the atmosphere. To address this, we at Mazda developed a groundbreaking technology called 'Mazda Mobile Carbon Capture’ that efficiently pulls CO2 directly from exhaust.
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“This fuel could go in any car; it doesn’t have to go in a special Mazda engine,” Guyton insisted.
“It’s a powerful way to address the installed vehicle base.”
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Mazda used the Tokyo show to launch two models: the plug-in hybrid Vision X-Coupe, with 160km of EV range and 800km of overall range. Mazda also used the reveal of the Vision X-Coupe to push its microalgae-derived, carbon-neutral fuel, complete with what it calls Mobile Carbon Capture to reduce CO2 as it is driven.
It also launched the Vision X-Compact, with a strong focus on AI at the user interface, but most attention was on the first public showing of the all-new CX-5 production SUV, with combustion and hybrid power.
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The third generation of the CX-5 will start life with a 2.5-liter gasoline engine and will be on sale across Europe late this year.
It will mate the 2.5-liter mtoro to a 24 Volt hybrid system, with brake-by-wire, and it delivers 104kW of power and 238Nm of torque in both front- and all-wheel drive configurations. READ MORE
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Excerpt from The Standard: Guyton said Japan's dependence on imported energy has long shaped Mazda's pragmatic approach to emissions reduction – an approach that values efficiency and reuse across all technologies rather than betting solely on battery-electrics.
"Japan imports substantially all our raw materials and our energy. Japan has always been focused on reuse, recycling – use less stuff, use less energy," he said.
"So whatever the form is, there's a very rational approach of using less energy. So EV doesn't… you know, we have to make our electricity here. A lot of it comes from fossil fuel. That doesn't really save the planet."
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Mr Guyton's comments come at a time when governments globally, including in Australia, are tightening emissions regulations. Locally, the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) takes effect from 2025 and is designed to accelerate the rollout of EVs.
However, Mazda remains one of the slowest movers in the EV space. Its first dedicated electric model, the MX-30 Electric, was discontinued in several markets due to poor demand, and the upcoming Mazda 6e will be its first fully electric sedan in Australia.
Mr Guyton's criticism of the industry's EV obsession with tailpipe emissions echoes growing sentiment among Japanese automakers that EV mandates overlook regional energy mixes. He said Mazda's focus will continue to be on reducing emissions across multiple technologies, including hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and alternative fuels.
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In Japan, Mazda has signed on to joint research programs exploring synthetic and algae-based fuels capable of running in traditional combustion engines. The company says these fuels could help existing vehicles achieve carbon-neutral operation, offsetting emissions without requiring new infrastructure.
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That approach aligns with Mazda's "multi-solution" strategy, which avoids betting on a single propulsion technology. Rather than chasing headline-grabbing EV targets, the company is positioning itself as a technology pragmatist that's willing to follow the market but not at the expense of affordability or practicality.
In Australia, that stance could resonate with buyers who have seen new-vehicle prices rise under NVES and infrastructure strain due to early EV adoption. Mazda remains one of the top-selling brands locally, with its CX-5 and CX-60, CX-70, CX-80 and CX-90 SUVs still dominating petrol and diesel segments.
As Mr Guyton put it bluntly: "Using less energy in some form – well, that's sensible." READ MORE
Excerpt from Jimboomba Times: Mazda says the prototype fuel can be refined from algae harvested in controlled tanks, using about 1000 litres of water to produce one litre of fuel every two weeks. The current process is slow and expensive, but the company believes it proves the concept is technically viable.
While some automakers have backed e-fuels synthesised from captured CO2 and hydrogen, Mazda's approach focuses on biological carbon recycling using living organisms to convert atmospheric carbon into energy-rich oil, which is then turned into fuel.
Mr Guyton added the company's ultimate goal is to make such fuels not just carbon-neutral but carbon-negative, meaning the production process removes more CO2 than the vehicle emits.
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"While other people are talking about carbon neutral, we are talking about potential for carbon negative, if it's done the right way," he said.
"So that, you know, the more you drive, the less greenhouse gas there is. Wow, that's kind of an interesting idea."
The research is part of Mazda's long-term "multi-solution strategy," which combines electrification with ongoing investment in cleaner combustion technologies.
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In Australia, where the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) will penalise higher-emission cars from 2025, Mazda's push for alternative fuels could help extend the lifespan of its petrol line-up while meeting stricter CO₂ targets. While the brand's first electric passenger car, the Mazda 6e, is due soon, full battery EVs remain a low priority.
For Mr Guyton, the algae program is a logical counterpoint to the government's EV-only focus. READ MORE
Excerpt from Car Expert: Speaking to Australian journalists at this week’s Tokyo motor show, Mazda CFO Jeff Guyton revealed the company has developed a prototype exhaust-mounted capture device that can store about 20 per cent of a vehicle’s carbon dioxide output in a dedicated tank.
“The exhaust from an engine is really CO2-rich. It’s a target-rich environment to grab CO2 from,” Mr Guyton said.
“In the vehicle environment… we can then capture that carbon and be able to use it. Maybe it’s an exchange. Maybe, when you fuel the car, you exchange a filter or a substrate, and that thing — maybe that CO2 — is something which you can sell.”
Mazda plans to test the technology publicly in an endurance racing car later this year, collecting data under full-load conditions before deciding whether it could be scaled for road use.
“We are developing the tech, but what we have prototyped so far is very promising, and we are going to be demonstrating that in an endurance race later this year… we’ll get data from that race car during racing conditions,” he said.
According to Mr Guyton, the system captures around one-fifth of emitted CO2 by drawing exhaust gases through a drying process and binding the carbon to a crystalline zeolite substrate.
“You have hot exhaust gas coming through the pipe… the system sucks away a portion of what’s going out the tailpipe. It dries it, so that there’s basically CO2 left, and then there’s a kind of crystalline structure in our prototype made of zeolite… about 20 per cent of the CO2 that would otherwise go out stays in the device.”
While Mazda hasn’t disclosed when or if the technology will reach production, the concept points to a different path for cutting vehicle emissions – one that could extend the life of internal-combustion engines even as electric vehicles (EVs) gain political backing.
The captured gas is stored in a small onboard tank, which would eventually need to be swapped or emptied. Mazda says the spent CO2 could potentially be repurposed as a raw material for recycled plastics or industrial processes.
Mr Guyton suggested the company’s early work with carbon-based composite materials showcased at Tokyo in the Vision X-Coupe concept could link directly with this research.
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It’s a typically Mazda-style innovation: small-scale, pragmatic, and focused on incremental real-world benefits rather than sweeping promises. Mr Guyton admitted the company doesn’t have the resources to chase every new technology at once.
“It’s not big. I mean, we’re a small company, true. So our mindset is, Mazda can do anything, we just can’t do everything all at once,” he said.
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It’s an idea that may not fit the political narrative but could prove more achievable in markets like Australia, where energy generation is still far from carbon-neutral and EV infrastructure remains patchy.
Mazda’s next challenge will be to prove the system can function reliably in mass-market cars without adding excessive cost or weight.
For now, it remains an ambitious laboratory experiment, one that captures the company’s determination to make internal-combustion technology part of a cleaner future, rather than a casualty of regulation. READ MORE
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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Origin Materials
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Origin Materials leverages its furanics platform and core technology to convert abundant bio-feedstocks into flexible, low-cost, carbon-negative materials. The most ambitious finding is being the first to produce PET bottlecaps at scale. This product, which is compatible
November 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuel Sector Happy with Federal Budget
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer Magazine) Biodiesel and renewable diesel producers welome two programs announced by Ottawa -- Ottawa has followed through on its September promise to create a $372 million Biofuels Production Incentive (BPI), which will run from January 2026 through
November 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Ethanol Plant CO₂ Can Be Converted into Low-Carbon Jet Fuel, Study Finds
by Patricia Delacey (University of Michigan/TechXplore) Manufacturing sustainable aviation fuel with CO₂ byproducts of ethanol production could reduce carbon intensity by more than 80% compared to fossil fuels. -- The CO2 released from corn during ethanol production could actually be a valuable, underutilized resource for
November 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Property Battles Could Slow Trump’s Pipeline ‘Tsunami’
by Mike Soraghan (Politico Pro Energywire) Resistance from landowners is visible across the country as companies pursue new oil, gas and carbon projects. -- A major element of President Donald Trump's "energy dominance" agenda — building lots of new oil and gas
November 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Jackley Asks Feds to Investigate Refiners on Renewable Fuel Mandates
(SDPB) Attorney General Marty Jackley is joining a group of colleagues asking federal officials to investigate whether refiners are following renewable fuel guidelines. The Renewable Fuel Standard program requires large refiners to produce a certain amount of ethanol-blended fuels. Refineries can apply for hardship
November 11, 2025 Read Full Article
President Murmu Welcomes Angola’s Decision to Join Global Biofuels, International Big Cat Alliances
(ANI/The News Mill) President Droupadi Murmu, on her visit to Angola, welcomed the country’s decision to join key Indian initiatives of the Global Biofuels Alliance and the International Big Cat Alliance. President Murmu and Angolan President João Manuel Goncalves Lourenco agreed to
November 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Who Are the Major Players at Cop30 and What Do They Want?
by Fiona Harvey (The Guardian) Delegates from global giants and smaller nations expected to clash at Brazilian summit over how to tackle the climate crisis and who should pay The UN’s Cop30 climate conference is under way, with negotiators, diplomats and leaders
November 10, 2025 Read Full Article
ADM Cuts 2025 Profit Outlook on Biofuel and Trade Uncertainty, Shares Sink
by Karl Plume and Katha Kalia (Reuters/AgWeek) ADM and its agribusiness peers have seen earnings erode in recent quarters due to ample global crop supplies and commodities market upheaval that has thinned margins. Grains trader Archer-Daniels-Midland cut its 2025 profit forecast for
November 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Pumps to Be Deployed at Taluka Level in Karnnataka
by Rohit Kulkarni (Trak.in) In a significant move to promote renewable energy, the Karnataka State Bioenergy Development Board (KSBD Board) has announced plans to set up biodiesel pumps at the taluk level in collaboration with private companies. The initiative aims to make
November 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Australia Risks Missing $13 Billion Biofuel Boom
(Cairns Post) Australia is on the brink of missing out on a $13 billion-a-year biofuel boom, with Airbus warning the window to establish a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry could slam shut within six months. The jet-building giant says without a
November 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Solutions for Sustainable Energy & Technology to Power a Resilient Economy --- November 20, 2025 --- ONLINE
New U.S. energy and economic policies have sparked dialogue and demand for information on how they affect fuels and technologies across the transportation, agriculture, construction, and power generation sectors. From Washington, DC to California and beyond, there are many questions about
November 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Vietnam Launches National Green Hydrogen Hub at German-Vietnamese University
(Fuel Cells Works) · New Green Hydrogen Hub in Bình Dương aims to catalyze workforce development, tech demos, and cross-sector business coordination · Public–private partnership between VGU, GIZ, AHK, and industry leaders positions Hub as central node in Vietnam’s emerging H₂ ecosystem A major milestone
November 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Oman Signs Strategic MoU with Private Consortium to Explore e-Methanol Project at Dhofar Governorate Port
(Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology of the Sultanate of Oman) Public-private partnership aims to explore the development of a large-scale integrated e-Methanol supply and bunkering hub supporting shipping decarbonization Madrid, Spain – November 4, 2025 – The Ministry of Transport,
November 10, 2025 Read Full Article
China Begins Construction of 150MW Green Methanol Plant for Maritime Fuel Exports
(Fuel Cells Works) Three Chinese state-owned entities have kicked off construction of the country’s first full-chain green methanol demonstration aimed at the shipping sector, with plans to export the fuel to international maritime markets. Located in Lishu, Jilin Province, the project is
November 10, 2025 Read Full Article
KLM Positive about European Plan for Alternative Fuels
(KLM) KLM welcomes the European Commission’s initiative to improve access to alternative aviation fuels. With the publication of the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP), presented today (November 5, 2025), the Commission is taking an important step toward scaling up the production of alternative
November 10, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to OzoneBio
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) OzoneBio presents a highly ambitious green chemistry platform for emission-free adipic acid (BioAA), targeting the $28B Nylon-6,6 market. Their process offers a compelling 96% CO2e reduction compared to traditional methods that emit 60 million tons of
November 10, 2025 Read Full Article
WELTEC BIOPOWER’s Ireland Biomethane Plant Set to Start Operations Mid-2026
(WELTEC BIOPOWER/Bioenergy Insight) German manufacturer WELTEC BIOPOWER is building a biomethane plant for Irish company Evergreen Agricultural Enterprises Limited. The facility, located at Evergreen’s headquarters in Monasterevin, County Kildare, is scheduled to begin operations in mid-2026, following an 11-month construction period. The site
November 10, 2025 Read Full Article
CEM Biofuture Platform Initiative launches Declaration on Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
(Biofuture Platform/Il Bioeconomista) On the sidelines of COP30, government representatives and industry leaders yesterday (November 8, 2025) launched the Biofuture Platform Declaration on Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, a landmark international statement to accelerate the transition from fossil carbon to sustainable
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Pearson Fuels Celebrates 450 E85 Stations across California
(Pearson Fuels) Pearson Fuels Celebrates 450 E85 Stations Across California; Cleaner, more affordable fuel now within reach for millions of drivers -- Pearson Fuels is proud to announce the opening of its 450th E85 station in California, marking another major milestone in
November 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Exxon CEO Expects Long-Term Role for Oil and Gas, Maybe Not as Fuel
By Oliver Griffin (Reuters) Oil and gas will play a critical role for a long time to come, Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) , opens new tab CEO Darren Woods said on Friday, adding that the question was whether they will continue to be used as
November 10, 2025 Read Full Article
EPA Bucks Court Order to Provide Biofuel Update
by Cole Martin (Argus Media) President Donald Trump's administration failed to meet a court-ordered deadline to clarify its timing for finalizing new biofuel blend mandates. Biofuel groups Clean Fuels Alliance America and Growth Energy have repeatedly sued the administration over its delays, hoping that
November 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Shell Funds Carbon Removal Plant that Makes Water
by Corbin Hiar (Politico Pro Climatewire) The pilot facility planned by Avnos would use direct air capture technology that also pulls moisture from the sky. -- Corporate giants Shell and Mitsubishi have agreed to provide up to $17 million to a startup
November 08, 2025 Read Full Article
US EPA Grants More Waivers from Biofuel Quotas
by Cole Martin (Argus Media) President Donald Trump's administration today (November 7, 2025) granted small refiners even more exemptions from federal biofuel blend mandates, raising the stakes of a debate about whether larger oil companies should shoulder more of the burden. The
November 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Brazil Calls on Global Leaders to Support Sustainable Fuels
(Molecule Group) Brazilian President Lula urged countries to support the Belém 4X Pledge on Sustainable Fuels during the Global Climate Leaders’ Summit. “Belém 4x” aims to provide political support and foster international cooperation to at least quadruple the use of sustainable fuels by
November 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Rely Secures Engineering Studies Contract with H4 Marseille Fos for European Green Aviation Fuel Hub
(Rely) Rely has been awarded to assist H4 Marseille Fos in early engineering studies to solidify plant definition and support permitting for a landmark project dedicated to producing sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) in Fos-sur-Mer, Bouches du Rhône, France. This initiative aims
November 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Birmingham Airport Celebrates Successful Sustainable Fuel Trial
(Birmingham Airport) Birmingham Airport Celebrates Successful Sustainable Fuel Trial -- The regional transport hub has been trialling the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as a sustainable alternative to diesel in 32 works and grounds vehicles onsite to reduce vehicle emissions by
November 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Marine Institute Unveils Ambitious Climate Action Roadmap 2025
(Marine Institute) The Marine Institute has launched its Climate Action Roadmap 2025 outlining the organisation’s ambitious plans and progress in sustainability, energy efficiency, and carbon reduction across its operations. The Marine Institute’s Climate Action Roadmap 2025 reflects the Institute’s structured and proactive approach to meeting sustainability
November 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Ten Leading Global Companies Join Future Energy Global to Cut Aviation Emissions with Pioneering “Book & Claim” SAF Pilot Scheme
(Future Energy Global) Ten pioneering companies have joined forces with Future Energy Global (FEG) to launch a first-of-a-kind multi-airline pilot program to acquire 20,000 tonnes (about 7 million gallons) of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) using the Book and Claim system. The aviation
November 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Rethinking Feedstocks for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Sustainable Aviation Futures) As the aviation industry races to meet net zero targets, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) remains the most viable near-term solution. But the sector’s reliance on a narrow set of feedstocks – particularly used cooking oil (UCO) – is
November 07, 2025 Read Full Article
A Fiscal Incentive Program to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Used Cooking Oil in Indonesia
by Tenny Kristiana and Chelsea Baldino (International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT)) Indonesia is exploring pathways to incorporate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into its national biofuel program, with used cooking oil (UCO) emerging as a promising feedstock. This research brief examines how
November 07, 2025 Read Full Article
CO2 Capture, Storage & Reuse 2026 --- May (19) 20-21, 2026 --- Copenhagen, Denmark
As industries work towards meeting ambitious climate goals, the demand for CO2 capture and decarbonisation technologies is rapidly growing. Governments and corporations alike are prioritising critical investments in these technologies to reduce emissions and drive the transition to more sustainable
November 07, 2025 Read Full Article
New Technical Expert Panel on Carbon Accounting from Carbon Measures and International Chamber of Commerce
(Reuters Impact Studio) Carbon Measures, a newly launched global cross-industry coalition, in partnership with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is proud to announce the formation of an independent expert panel that will work to develop the guidelines and implementation steps
November 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Technical Aspects for Implementing a Successful Biogas Project --- December 16, 2025 --- ONLINE
There are five different families of digesters, but over 90% of biogas plants in Europe belong to just one of them. In most cases, plants are engineered and optimised according to the constructor’s criteria, or its proprietary technology or patents, or the agreement it has
November 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Bridging Borders: Lessons from China’s Biomethane Market for the Global Community --- December 9, 2025 --- ONLINE
China is rapidly emerging as a global leader in biomethane production, offering valuable lessons and opportunities for investors, technology providers, and policy-makers worldwide. In this community online session, Hilman Putra, APAC Biomethane Strategist, ACT Commodities, will provide an in-depth look
November 07, 2025 Read Full Article
IEA Report Highlights Rapid Growth in the Global Biogas Industry
(World Biogas Association) The IEA released its latest renewable energy market report, Renewables 2025, on 7 October 2025, highlighting that biogas and biomethane are becoming an integral part of the renewable energy success story. They are emerging as strategic fuels for decarbonising
November 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Ministers O'Brien and Heydon Mark Key Step to Ensuring the Development of a Sustainable, Indigenous Biomethane Sector in Ireland
(Ireland Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment) Key deliverable under the National Biomethane Strategy – Biomethane Environmental Sustainability Charter now published Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O'Brien and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon have
November 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Acies Bio Doubling Biomanufacturing Capacity with the Construction of 30 m³ Bioreactor
(Acies Bio/Globe Newswire) Acies Bio has begun the project for construction of facility with expanded fermentation and DSP capabilities with the largest 30 m³ bioreactor yet, marking a significant step in expanding its large-scale fermentation and biomanufacturing capabilities from current largest
November 07, 2025 Read Full Article
OX2 Partners with Stargate Hydrogen to Accelerate Industrial-Scale Electrolyser Deployment in the Nordics
(Stargate Hydrogen) The agreement with OX2 paves the way for a hydrogen project in Åland, positioning it as a key hub for large-scale green hydrogen production across Northern Europe, powered by Stargate Hydrogen’s innovative 10 MW Aurora electrolyser systems. Stargate Hydrogen, a European
November 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Global Industry Leaders Call on GHG Standards-setting Body to Incentivize Renewable Gases
(American Biogas Council) Ahead of COP30, 30 leading industrial and utilities companies around the world have joined coordinators of the Let Green Gas Count campaign (including ADBA, the American Biogas Council, EBA, eNG Coalition, Eurogas, Molecule Group, RNG Coalition, World Biogas Association) in call to the Green House
November 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Updated Program Fuels Ethanol Education for High Schools
(Renewable Fuels Association) A newly updated ethanol education program for high schoolers, presented by the Renewable Fuels Foundation, is now available for teachers and others, to help students in grades 9–12 learn about ethanol and understand the value of the lower-cost, American-made renewable
November 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Powering Transportation with Alternative Sources beyond Electric -- Roundtable --- November 20, 2025 --- Washington, DC
Receive clean energy, environmental and transportation updates from local industry leaders on funding, business and job opportunities. RNG offers proven, near-term options for decarbonizing medium- and heavy-duty fleets, and public vehicles especially where electric platforms often face practical and operational limitations. Given
November 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels in Brazil: From the Soil to the Sky
by Rafael Rabioglio (BloombergNEF) ... The country is the second-largest ethanol and third-largest biodiesel producer in the world. The industry is likely to face both headwinds and tailwinds in the coming decades, including a potential increase in domestic blending mandates and a
November 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Can SAF Make Progress in Mandates without Incentives?
(ResourceWise) As the aviation sector races toward its 2050 net-zero target, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has emerged as its most immediate and scalable decarbonization tool. Across Europe, North America, and Asia, governments are introducing SAF blending mandates that require airlines to use a
November 07, 2025 Read Full Article
LanzaTech Secures €40 Million EU Innovation Fund Grant for First-of-Its-Kind Integrated CCUS Project in Norway
(LanzaTech) LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA), a leader in industrial carbon recycling, is thrilled to announce the awarding of a €40 million grant from the European Union’s Innovation Fund, subject to the finalization of the grant agreement. The project, featuring the
November 07, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Hyera
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Hyera reports a compelling solution to agricultural waste and pollution, driving sustainable activated carbon (AC) and green H2 production. Their advanced, AI-driven thermochemical conversion is carbon negative, sequestering 3.7 tons of GHG per ton of AC. This
November 07, 2025 Read Full Article
The 4 Vectors of Scale: Bioneers Pow.Bio, Future Origins Reach the Inflection Point
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The bioeconomy is leaving behind its mountain-men phase of bench work and pilot skids and entering its wagon-train era: disciplined, organized, and built for repetition. Companies like Pow.Bio, which just scaled continuous fermentation to 3,000 liters
November 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Maersk Tests Brazilian Ethanol Mix to Make Cleaner Maritime Fuel
by Roberto Samora (Reuters) Danish shipping company Maersk (MAERSKb.CO), is testing a blend of Brazilian ethanol with methanol and marine diesel - known as "bunker" - for its vessel engines as part of its efforts to further decarbonize operations, the company announced on
November 06, 2025 Read Full Article
The New Commodity Frontier: Why London Investors Are Backing Waste-Based Biofeedstocks
by Sarah Dunsby (LondonLovesBusiness) As global markets shift from fossil fuels to renewables, London’s financial elite are scouting an unlikely new asset: waste. Specifically, waste-based biofeedstocks such as used cooking oil (UCO), animal fats, and organic residues are the core ingredients
November 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical and U.S.-Based Transition Industries Sign Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Ultra-Low Carbon Methanol
(Mitsubishi Gas Chemical) Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (MGC; Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshinori Isahaya) is pleased to announce that on November 6, 2025, it entered into a sales and purchase agreement (hereinafter “the Agreement”) with Transition Industries LLC (TI;
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Södra Tests Carbon Capture Technology in Värö
(Södra) In early 2026, a pilot project for carbon capture will be launched at the Värö industrial site. The initiative aims to build knowledge around the technology and explore new business opportunities using biogenic carbon dioxide as a raw material The pilot
November 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Maritime Nuclear Propulsion – When, Where, and How? --- November 18, 2025 --- ONLINE
As environmental regulations become increasingly stringent, nuclear propulsion is regaining attention as a potential solution for sustainable shipping. Across the globe, industry stakeholders are examining the nuclear option – not only from a technical perspective, but also through the lens
November 06, 2025 Read Full Article
STEROPE: Pioneering Europe’s New Model of Carbon Circularity and Industrial Decarbonization
(Hydrocarbon Processing) STEROPE is a new European project that will demonstrate how advanced carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technologies can transform industrial CO₂ emissions into sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), renewable marine fuels and bio-based chemicals, using green hydrogen and innovative catalytic
November 06, 2025 Read Full Article
CropEnergies Pilot Project in Mannheim Proves: Super E20 Works!
(CropEnergies) In October 2023, Germany's first public E20 filling station opened in Mannheim. The fuel on offer was developed by Mannheim-based CropEnergies AG. The demo fleet shows that E20 works perfectly well in everyday use. Logistics E20 can be used entirely within the
November 06, 2025 Read Full Article
2026 Outlook: What’s on the Menu for Agriculture Sustainability? --- November 26, 2025 --- ONLINE
In a rapidly evolving landscape, agriculture sustainability in 2026 is being redefined by collaborative models, innovative finance, and shifting global priorities. Join us for a forward-looking webinar exploring the trends set to shape agriculture sustainability in the coming year. This session
November 06, 2025 Read Full Article
2040 Climate Target: Council Agrees Its Position on a 90% Emissions Reduction
(European Council) Today (November 5, 2025), the Council has reached an agreement on amending the European climate law (ECL), introducing a binding intermediate climate target for 2040 of a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, compared to 1990 levels. This
November 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Salt Water Fuel Signals Shift to Clean Shipping
by Haley Jarvis (Brunel University of London) Scientists have secured more than £1 million in funding to turn seawater into fuel to power ships, ferries and fishing boats. -- Researchers at Brunel University of London and Genuine H2 will split seawater into
November 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Energisa Group to Invest $18.65M in Brazilian Biomethane Project
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Brazil, the Energisa Group has acquired 52% of Lurean, a company located in Carambeí, Paraná, and which operates in the treatment of waste and commercialization of organic fertilizer. With this acquisition, the Company’s second biomethane production
November 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Restarting Production at a Giant Factory in Romania. Corden BioChem to Resume Bioethanol Production at Podari in 2026
by Andrada Ghira (Economica.net (Google translation)) Corden BioChem, a self-proclaimed European leader in industrial biotechnology, bought the decommissioned bioethanol factory in Podari, Dolj County, this year. However, the company could resume bioethanol production, after the Competition Council authorized the industrial giant's takeover
November 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Carbon Clean and SAMSUNG E&A Form Innovative Alliance to Accelerate Global Deployment of Carbon Capture Solutions
(Carbon Clean) Carbon Clean, a global leader in cost-effective industrial carbon capture technology, and SAMSUNG E&A, a world-class engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company, today announced an innovative alliance to deliver modular, scalable carbon capture solutions for industries worldwide. The partnership
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ETFuels Launches FEED for Landmark First-Mover e-Methanol Project in US
(ETFuels) ETFuels, a leading global e-fuels developer announced the start of Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for its flagship Rattlesnake Gap e-methanol project in West Texas - marking a major step toward the commercial-scale production of e-fuels for global shipping and aviation markets. Once
November 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Newlight Clears Factory Testing for Hydrogen Retrofit System Targeting Marine Diesel Engines
(Fuel Cells Works) Newlight Technologies has successfully completed factory acceptance testing (FAT) for its hydrogen retrofit system, aimed at converting conventional two- and four-stroke marine diesel engines to run on a hydrogen–fuel blend. The testing, approved by classification society RINA,
November 06, 2025 Read Full Article
The World's First Wind-Powered Methanol Dual-Fuel Roll-on/Roll-off Carrier Has Entered a Critical Construction Phase.
(CeNews (Google Translation) On October 29, at the Wuchang Shipbuilding Plant of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) on the banks of the Yangtze River in Wuhan, Hubei Province, a reporter from the China Environmental News witnessed the world's first wind-powered methanol
November 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Driving Product Diversity
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Ever since startup in 1996 with a 15 MMgy capacity, diversification has been Chippewa Valley Ethanol Co.’s modus operandi, according to Chad Friese, general manager and CEO of CVEC. Located in Benson, Minnesota, the plant’s
November 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Politico Sustainable Future Summit --- December 3, 2025 --- Brussels, Belgium
An established gathering for key politicians, scientists, campaigners, and business executives, POLITICO Sustainable Future Summit takes a look at the scrutiny and dissent surge underscoring the critical juncture facing the EU’s trajectory towards a greener and more competitive future. Our in-house
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Commission Unveils the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan: A Strategic Approach to Boost Renewable and Low-Carbon Fuels for Aviation and Waterborne Transport
(European Commission) The European Commission today (November 5, 2025) adopted its communication on the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP), setting out a pivotal roadmap to rapidly accelerate the energy transition of aviation and waterborne transport sectors. A key component of the EU Competitiveness Compass and the Clean Industrial Deal, this
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Ports of Tallinn and Stockholm Take a Step Closer to Fossil Fuel Free Maritime Transport
(Port of Tallinn) The Port of Tallinn and Ports of Stockholm signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 4th of November in Tallinn to launch the Swed-Est Green Collaboration, a joint initiative aimed at promoting sustainable and fossil fuel free maritime activities
November 06, 2025 Read Full Article
New Study Finds California’s Indirect Land Use Change Score for Ethanol Is Obsolete
(Renewable Fuels Association) As the California Air Resources Board (CARB) prepares to hold a Biofuels and Land Use Change Public Forum tomorrow (November 6, 2025), a comprehensive new report from Life Cycle Associates, Advances in Estimation of Land Use Change Emissions Associated with Ethanol, shows
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VOC Port, ACME Progress Renewable Ammonia Project in Tamil Nadu
(Ammonia Energy Association) Land allocated for 438,000 tons per year facility at VOC Port -- As part of the recent India Maritime Week event, ACME and VOC Port Authority on India’s southern coast have progressed the Tamil Nadu Green Ammonia Project. The 1,200 tons
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Implementation Opinions of the Ministry of Commerce on Expanding Green Trade
(Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (Google translation)) ... In order to actively expand green trade, promote trade optimization and upgrading, help achieve carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals, and accelerate the construction of a strong trading nation,
November 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Federal Court Pauses Enforcement of California’s Clean Truck Partnership
(ACT News) • A federal judge temporarily blocked California from enforcing the Clean Truck Partnership while the case proceeds. The court denied broader relief — California’s existing truck emissions rules remain in effect. Judge Dena Coggins ruled that neither the truck manufacturers nor
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Why 2025 Has Seen a Flood of New Ways to Count Carbon
by Jim Giles (Trellis) Delays in updating incumbent standards have prompted the publication of multiple new ways to report emissions and set targets. New approaches are challenging dominant standards from the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and Science Based Targets initiative. Central themes of the
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E15 Approval for California to Give Drivers Access to Ethanol-Gasoline Blend Public Comments DEADLINE November 12, 2025
by Patrick Newkumet (OPIS) ... CARB (California Air Resources Board) plans to release a 45-day rulemaking proposal by the end of 2026, with full regulations expected to take effect in early 2027. A Multi-Year Review Yields Positive Results According to Susie Chung,
November 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Episode 45 – Wyse Counsel: Reflections on Venture and Biobased Economy with Roger Wyse
by Cameron Begley (Tech Transfer Talk) In this episode, I had the great pleasure of catching up with Roger Wyse, Founder and Managing Partner at Spruce Capital Partners. I have had the pleasure of collaborating with Roger over the past decade (or more)
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Episode 47 – The Ten Carbon Chemistry Conundrum with Tony Peacock
by Cameron Begley (Tech Transfer Talk) In this episode, we had a chance to discuss the pre-emptive wind up of Ten Carbon Chemistry with Dr Tony Peacock. Earlier this year, Tony candidly posted on LinkedIn some of the story behind the journey and the recent decision
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Episode 52 – Enzymes Have Changed the World with Alex Zanghellini
by Cameron Begley (Tech Transfer Talk) In this episode I had the opportunity to chat with Alex Zanghellini, exploring his journey from AI/computer science to enzymes, and the co-founding of Arzeda with Nobel Laureate David Baker. Alex chose to bypass finance and found proteins as wonderful machines
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Lootah Biofuels Wins GCC Industrial Excellence Award 2025
(Trade Arabia) Lootah Biofuels has achieved a new Gulf-wide milestone by winning the “GCC Industrial Excellence Award 2025” in the medium factories category. The award was presented during the Third GCC Industrial Exhibition, alongside the Meetings of GCC Ministers of Commerce and
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Advanced Biofuels Canada Welcomes Federal Budget 2025 Focus on Strategic Industries and Energy Security
(Advanced Biofuels Canada) Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) applauds the federal government for a budget that puts the economy first with a targeted focus on strategic industries. Strengthening domestic production and supply chains is vital to Canada’s energy security which is inseparable from safeguarding
November 05, 2025 Read Full Article
The 2026 Canadian Biomass Awards Are Open for Submissions! DEADLINE March 5, 2026
(Canadian Biomass Magazine) The 2026 Canadian Biomass Awards program is officially open for submissions! The annual award program celebrates outstanding individuals, companies and communities working passionately to advance the country’s bioeconomy. This year’s awards will be presented for the following categories: Champion of the
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A Blueprint for the Future of Natural Gas Infrastructure: A Gulf Coast Case Study
by Hon Xing Wong and Marina Slijepcevic (Medium/Catalyst by GTI Energy) Future energy systems will rely as much on optimizing existing infrastructure as on deploying new technologies. Delivering reliability and economic value will depend on strategic planning that integrates both. The U.S.
November 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Green Marine Transport 2026 --- March 18-19, 2026 --- Amsterdam, Netherlands
The European Conference Green Marine Transport 2026 will take place on 18-19th of March in Amsterdam, bringing together key decision-makers and innovators from across the maritime industry. Over two days, the conference will unite shipping companies, port authorities, policy makers,
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PlanET Biogas: Driving the Future of biogas
(Bioenergy Insight) Few companies have had as much influence in shaping the space as PlanET Biogas, a global leader with a strong presence in North America. Bioenergy Insight spoke to Derek Hundert, president of PlanET – North America, to discuss the company’s history,
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European Bioeconomy Alliance Report Highlights Benefits of First-Generation Biomass
(Bioenergy Insight) The European Bioeconomy Alliance (EUBA) has announced the release of a new expert paper by the nova-Institute, titled “Benefits of Using First-Generation Biomass for Food, Fuels, Chemicals and Derived Materials in Europe: Science-based Argumentation Paper.” According to EUBA’s statement, the
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Inside Biogas/Biomethane Markets: Pricing, Sustainability and Regulatory Drivers --- November 26, 2025 --- ONLINE
Join World Biogas Association for a free online event that will shed light on how the biomethane market works and why it can be so hard to understand. Biomethane markets are expanding rapidly across Europe – yet understanding how value
November 05, 2025 Read Full Article
HERO of Energy Resilience: Hydrogen Innovation for Critical Operations --- November 19, 2025 --- ONLINE
As demands on critical military infrastructure escalate, hydrogen innovations offer a reliable pathway to meet energy needs without compromising performance or security. Through a dynamic partnership between GTI Energy and the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, the Hydrogen Energy
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White House Wrote Half of EPA’s Cost-Benefit Analysis for Climate Rule Rollback
by Jean Chemnick (E&E News Climatewire) The move — revealed in emails and internal drafts — sidelined EPA’s deep bench of career economists. -- The White House circumvented EPA’s career staff to write almost half of the cost-benefit analysis for the agency’s
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Cross-Sector Fleets Sign Fuel Deals with Clean Energy to Supply Clean Renewable Natural Gas
(Clean Energy Fuels) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE), the largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market, has announced a series of new agreements with customers across the country expanding their use of ultraclean, affordable renewable natural gas (RNG).
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Phillips 66 Doubles SAF Production in Q3
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) Phillips 66 doubled its production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) during the third quarter of 2025 and expects additional increases in production to be realized during the fourth quarter, according to statements made during the company’s
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Neste Reports Record High SAF Sales for Q3
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) Neste Corp. on Oct. 29 announced sales of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) reached a record 251,000 metric tons during the third quarter. The company’s renewable products segment reported improved EBTIDA, comparable sales margins and sales volumes
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Mozambique: Amendments to Biofuels Regulation to Boost Domestic Production and Exports
(Lusa/Club of Mozambique) The Mozambican Government aims to boost national production of oils for pure biofuels and has decided to halve the export tax on these products. A joint ministerial decree from the Ministries of Mineral Resources and Energy and Finance, dated
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XCF Global and Impact Jets Sign MOU to Supply Private Jet Market with Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(XCF Global/Access Newswire) Expands XCF's reach to the ~$17 billion U.S. private aviation market; Develops new growth channel through Impact Jets' network of ~130 operators; Accelerates adoption by bringing verifiable, traceable SAF to private jet operators and travelers XCF Global, Inc. ("XCF") (Nasdaq:SAFX), a key player in decarbonizing the aviation industry
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Mexico, US Eye Ethanol Cooperation amid Regulatory Overhaul
(Bnamericas) US agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins has discussed biofuels cooperation with Mexico’s energy minister Luz Elena González Escobar amid rising expectations for the growth of the Mexican ethanol market. “We discussed opportunities for cooperation in the biofuels area in order to strengthen
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EPA Reopens Comment Period on Notice Focused on Collection of Biointermediates Data DEADLINE November 28, 2025
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Oct. 29 announced it will reopen a comment period related to a proposed extension of an information collection request (ICR) focused on provisions regarding biointermediates under the Renewable Fuel Standard. The agency
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ICM and MHI Form Strategic Alliance to Advance Ethanol Dehydration Efficiency
(ICM) ICM, Inc. (ICM), a leading U.S. process technology provider for ethanol production, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), a global engineering and technology leader, have entered into a strategic alliance to accelerate innovation in ethanol dehydration. The collaboration focuses on integrating
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Honeywell Carbon Capture Technology to Help Transform Shuttered Power Plant Into Fertilizer Facility Supporting U.S. Farmers
(Honeywell) Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today announced that its industry-leading carbon capture technologies will be used by Wabash Valley Resources, LLC (WVR) in an innovative new project to create hydrogen and ammonia fertilizer for America’s farmers, strengthening national energy independence and security. To fund the
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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioeconomy Grand Challenges
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This compelling presentation outlines five grand challenges for the bioeconomy, setting ambitious quantitative goals. Novel targets include establishing a $50/ton universal standard feedstock and developing gasifiers capable of processing $30/ton feedstock into $60/barrel fuel. Successful policy must deliver
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Knowledge and Shared Intelligence Are Vital Tools in a Fast-Changing Energy Landscape
(Fuel for Thought Podcast/Biofuels Digest) ... The ability to understand, anticipate and translate technological, policy and market shifts into action and project planning is a major business issue, writes Topsoe’s Lisbeth Høier Harpsøe. Change in the energy sector is accelerating. New technologies
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The Age of Precision Transformation: The Bioeconomy Hones Genetics, Carbon, Policies in a Relentless Pursuit of Inflection
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... In Alabama, HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is tuning the genetic engines of its state economy. With Governor Kay Ivey’s $2 million grant, its scientists pair growers and researchers to test innovations directly on the land, sequence
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CALL FOR PAPERS SUM 2026 – 9th Symposium on Circular Economy and Urban Mining --- May 20-22, 2026 --- Naples, Italy DEADLINE February 16, 2026
Organized once again in this unique and inspiring setting, SUM 2026 will bring together leading international experts, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers — representing diverse disciplinary backgrounds — to explore the latest advancements and key challenges in circular economy, sustainable resource management, and
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SUM 2026 – 9th Symposium on Circular Economy and Urban Mining --- May 20-22, 2026 --- Naples, Italy
Organized once again in this unique and inspiring setting, SUM 2026 will bring together leading international experts, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers — representing diverse disciplinary backgrounds — to explore the latest advancements and key challenges in circular economy, sustainable resource management, and
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Nexus Planning Secures Consent for Advanced Biofuel Facility in Medway, Kent
(Nexus Planning) Nexus Planning has successfully secured planning permission from Medway Council on behalf of Syntech Biofuel for the expansion of its sustainable energy operations at Kingsnorth Industrial Estate, Rochester. The approved development will deliver a new 1,600 sq m production building and associated infrastructure
November 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Tapping into Africa’s SAF Potential
(Biofuels International) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on South Africa to mobilise its experience, resources and infrastructure to accelerate the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in the country. “South Africa has vast potential to become a leading
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23rd International Conference on Renewable Mobility "Fuels of the Future" --- January 19-20, 2026 --- Berlin, Germany
Under the theme "Time to turbocharge and revving up for renewables" the 23rd International Conference on Renewable Mobility ‘Fuels of the Future 2026’ focuses on concrete solutions for sustainable mobility. As the leading platform for renewable mobility, the conferences brings together high-ranking representatives from politics,
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It’s Here – World Biogas Technology 2026
(World Biogas Association) The brand-new World Biogas Technology publication from the World Biogas Association showcases innovative technologies across the full anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas value chain. From feedstock preparation to gas upgrading, it highlights expert insights, technology overviews and case studies from pioneering
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Brazil: Waga Energy Presents Its RNG Production Solution on the Sidelines of COP30
(Waga Energy/World Biogas Association) With COP30 just a few days away, Waga Energy is presenting its WAGABOX® technology, which purifies landfill gas into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), in Rio de Janeiro. This is a key solution as Brazil aims to produce more
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Raleigh Becomes First in North Carolina to Power Buses with Renewable Natural Gas from Wastewater
(Raleigh, North Carolina) Raleigh Water Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Bioenergy Recovery Project -- The sky was a clear blue, and the sun was bright as a crowd gathered at the Neuse River Resource Recovery Center to mark a milestone: cutting the ribbon
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Carbon Counts: Exploring Optionality in Environmental Markets --- November 20, 2025 --- ONLINE
David LaGreca, Dave Lindenmuth, Lisa Hanke are back with Carbon Counts, an informational series exploring how guidance from the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, state and local jurisdictions, and evolving consumer expectations are redefining transparency in emissions accounting. READ MORE
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Permission Granted for Syntech Biofuel’s £50 Million Plant in Kingsnorth Industrial Estate on the Hoo Peninsula supporting the Lower Thames Crossing
by Robert Boddy (Kent Online) A new £50 million biofuel plant that will help power one of the largest road projects in Britain has been granted permission. Medway Council has given the green light for an expansion to the Syntech Biofuel facility
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EcoEngineers Recognized Among Top 10 Energy Consulting Companies Worldwide
(EcoEngineers) EcoEngineers (Eco) has been named one of the Top 10 Energy Consulting Companies globally by Energy Digital. This recognition highlights our dedication to guiding clients through the complexities of the energy transition and our commitment to creating a sustainable future. We are
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CARB Validates Negative Carbon Landfill Gas Using ABC’s Biogas Carbon Accounting Tool
(American Biogas Council/Biomass Magazine) Some of the biogas captured from the Yolo County Landfill in California is now certified carbon negative by the California Air Resources Board, thanks to the use of LoCI Controls’ technology and the American Biogas Council’s Biogas Carbon Accounting Tool (CAT).
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Advario Singapore Ready for Biofuel B30
by Ellie Brosnan (Tanks and Terminals) Advario Helios Singapore has announced that it has received its first shipment of B30 biofuel, which marks an important step for a more sustainable energy future. Produced from renewable feedstocks, B30 biofuel is a blend containing
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LanzaTech Reaffirms Importance of LanzaJet through Amended and Restated LanzaJet Agreements that Enable the Acceleration of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Commercialization
(LanzaTech) LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA) (“LanzaTech” or the “Company”) a leader in carbon transformation technology, today announced that the investors in its affiliate LanzaJet, Inc. have entered into Second Amended and Restated Investment and Stockholders’ Agreements on the long-term collaboration and
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Australia Post Drives Forward with Electric Truck and Renewable Diesel
(Australia Post) Australia Post has today marked two major steps forward in its commitment to more sustainable logistics, unveiling its first heavy-duty large electric truck and announcing a new renewable diesel partnership with Ampol. ... Coinciding with this launch, Australia Post has also
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NEXTCHEM (MAIRE) Launches Its First Sustainability-Linked Financing Framework to Accelerate the Energy Transition
(MAIRE) The Framework introduces ambitious targets on supplier engagement (Scope 3 GHG emissions) and avoided emissions, aligned with NEXTCHEM’s commitment to decarbonization and green acceleration; It supports NEXTCHEM’s existing and future sustainability-linked financing solutions Milan, 28 October 2025 – MAIRE (MAIRE.MI) announces that NEXTCHEM has launched
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BMW Group Demands HVO100-Only Vehicles Be Included in Fleet Legislation
(BMW Group/Biobased Diesel Daily) The BMW Group used its presence at the “Fleet Europe Days” Oct. 22-23 in Luxembourg to show fleet operators ways to decarbonize their fleets. In addition to fully electrified vehicles, the focus was on fuels based on renewable
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Chiyoda Awarded FEED Contract for Installing SAF Production Facilities at Taiyo Oil’s Okinawa Operations
(Chiyoda/Biobased Diesel Daily) Chiyoda Corp. announced Oct. 28 that it has been awarded the front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for installing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facilities in Taiyo Oil’s Okinawa operations in Japan. Taiyo Oil is aiming to supply 200 million
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Illinois Researchers Convert Food Waste into Jet Fuel, Boosting Circular Economy
by Marianne Stein (ACES News/University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) ... Now, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have discovered a novel way to address that problem—by converting food waste into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that meets industry standards without relying on fossil fuel
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Neste Celebrates 15 Years of Refining in Singapore and 60 Years in Porvoo
(Neste) Neste has been transforming from a local oil refiner in Finland to a global frontrunner in renewable and circular solutions. Today, Neste is the world's leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, enabling its customers across a
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Heartwell Renewables to Begin Renewable Diesel Production in Nebraska Next Year
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) City leaders in Hastings, Nebraska, provided an update Oct. 30 on development of the Heartwell Renewables project. The 80-million-gallon-per-year renewable diesel project was first announced in April 2021 as a joint venture between Cargill and Love’s Travel
November 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels and Land Use Change - Public Forum --- November 6, 2025 --- ONLINE Public Comment DEADLINE November 21, 2025
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff invite you to participate in a public forum to engage with an international panel of experts about the latest science and developments in assessing land use change associated with biofuel production. This forum
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From Policy to Practice to 2030: Building a Durable Framework for RNG Growth --- November 19, 2025 --- ONLINE
A forward-looking discussion on how today’s policy decisions will shape Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) as a decarbonization tool for 2030 and beyond. This webinar unpacks challenges and long-term opportunities for RNG stakeholders. Guest speakers include: Johannes D. Escudero, Founder & CEO, RNG
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Podcast Interview: Chevron Explores Fuel Flexibility, CNG Demo Program and More
(Chevron) Erin Field, Senior Business Development Strategist for Renewable Fuels in Chevron’s Americas Fuels and Lubricants business, recently took to the airwaves on the “WHAT THE TRUCK?!?” podcast with host Malcom Harris to discuss Chevron’s role in advancing renewable fuels and
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Business Aviation Coalition for Sustainable Aviation Fuel – Inspiring SAF Access to COP30 and Beyond
(National Business Aviation Association) As leaders around the globe prepare to congregate and discuss pressing climate change issues at COP30 in Brazil this November, business aviation stands ready with the industry’s most effective solution for emissions reductions in air travel: sustainable
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How an Industrial Microbe Converts Carbon Monoxide into Biofuel
(Max Planck Society/Phys.Org) How do you turn toxic waste into fuel? Ask the microbe. A team of scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology, together with a colleague from the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics,
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Honda Aircraft Company Becomes First Twin-Turbine Very Light Business Jet Manufacturer to Fly HondaJet on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Honda Aircraft Company) Honda Aircraft Company today (October 13, 2025) announced it has become the first twin-turbine very light business jet manufacturer to utilize the HondaJet on a successful test flight running a 100% blend of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). A production-model
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Egypt Secures $135MN Financing for Bioethanol Project to Boost Green Energy Production
by Fatma Ahmed (Egypt Oil & Gas Group) In a step toward expanding Egypt’s green energy portfolio, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi witnessed the signing of a $135 million long-term financing agreement for the Egyptian Bioethanol Company (EBIOL) project of the
November 04, 2025 Read Full Article
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