by Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters/Yahoo! Finance) The White House is considering a plan that would require large oil refineries to cover around half or less of the biofuel blending requirements recently waived for smaller facilities, according to three sources familiar with the
Outraged Farmers Blame Ag Monopolies as Catastrophic Collapse Looms
by Chris Bennett (AgWeb) ... On Sept. 2, 2025, a telltale farm meeting went nuclear. Field representatives from the offices of Sen. Tom Cotton, Sen. John Boozman and Rep. Rick Crawford, along with a rep sent by Gov. Sarah Sanders, initially intended to speak with a handful of growers in Brookland, Ark.
Instead, 400-plus farmers packed the house to overflow on a Tuesday — despite the pressing demands of rice and corn harvest and a mere three days’ notice — and unleashed a chain of grievances.
Where does blame lie? Where to begin digging for a long-term solution?
Amid the fallout of the Sept. 2 meeting, three farmers sound off on markets, monopolies, moratoriums and mismanagement in U.S. agriculture. They spare no sacred cows.
Adam Chappell: “This is the Worst Economy of My Lifetime ...”
Denial ain’t just a river in Egypt, says Adam Chappell. “Year after year of sweeping all this s*** under the rug and pretending it’s not happening has got us to this point. Years of barely squeaking by, surviving with a bailout and then doing it all again. That is the definition of insanity.”
Growing 2,400 acres of soybeans, rice, and corn in east Arkansas’ Woodruff County, Chappell, 46, accuses USDA of head-in-the-sand policy: “I’m sick of USDA graphs saying agriculture income is set to rise. They’re baking cattle and coming payments into their recipe and pretending things are good. Bulls***.”
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The entire agriculture industry — a bedrock of U.S. security — rests squarely on the shoulders of the American farmer. Ironically, that same farmer is the only player in the ag chain who cannot pass costs down the ladder.
Blame partially belongs on “Big Ag,” Chappell contends.
“Seed, chemicals or fertilizer, it’s all in the hands of a few companies that are the only game in town. You want to fix farming? Start a federal investigation on those big companies. Booming quarterly earnings and big stock dividends make no sense when farmers can’t pinch a penny.”
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Behind closed doors, away from microphones and cameras, Chappell says federal politicians acknowledge “monopoly influence.”
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Kenneth Graves: “At Every Level of Agriculture, There Must Be a Reckoning.”
The Sept. 2 farm meeting, held a stone’s throw outside Jonesboro at Woods Chapel Baptist, was monumental, says retired Dewitt grower Kenneth Graves, 71. “I’d say 400 people or so showed up, maybe more. We’re talking about people standing outside the building in the middle of harvest. That tells you all you need to know.”
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Graves, chairman of the Arkansas Rice Growers Association, understands severe hardship. He farmed through the anemic ag crisis of the 1980s. However, the current unrest is a “coming disaster” unlike anything he’s witnessed across a 50-year career: “I’ve never seen this kinda look in farmers’ eyes. It’s fear. And it’s based in undeniable facts.”
In August 2025, Graves sent an open letter to media and politicians, pleading for attention to eye-popping numbers
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Banks are forecasting farm bankruptcies at 25% to 40%, and the dirty secret is out. Everyone knows it; everyone feels it.”
How does the industry even begin to crawl out of the hole? Start with markets, Graves urges.
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Graves advocates for immediate political intervention. “I’m urging legislators at all levels to act now,” he says. “We’re talking about our food and agriculture security, and when that tanks, the economic effect will spill over every rural region in the country.
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“It’s past time to act. Our politicians either recognize this now or let us be some other country’s economic hostage later.”
Bailey Buffalo: “Farmers, Not the Giant Agriculture Manufacturers, Are the Ones Hurting.”
Adios to fifth- and sixth-generation farmers?
Yes, says Bailey Buffalo, 40, owner of Buffalo Grain Systems in Jonesboro, and president of Farm Protection Alliance.
“Horror stories. The pain is unreal. Worst farming situation I’ve seen in my life,” Buffalo says. “Look at Extension [University of Arkansas] numbers — corn growers losing $240 per acre; soybeans losing $144 per acre; and rice losing $380 per acre. The cotton growers may be worst of all.”
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Storms can be weathered during agricultural tumult, Buffalo maintains — except when a thumb rests on the scale. Consolidation, he says, has turned a market rut into a debacle.
“Basic macroeconomics (CR4) tells us that if the top four competitors in any sector control more than 40% of the market, abuses become likely and that sector is approaching a monopolistic risk. That’s where I believe we’re at in farming,” he explains. “We can’t climb out of this mess partly because we’re at the mercy of agriculture monopolies.
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Despite Buffalo’s alarm, the input market contains exceptions, he notes: “I can name small seed suppliers and fertilizer suppliers who are providing very high-quality products at fractions of what those much larger corporations are charging. The farmers just have to put the extra work into finding them and into getting their orders in early as possible. They are proving that it’s possible for small operations to sneak into corners of the market.”
Yet, exceptions do not move the overall dial.
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Bailout cash is a “gross Band-Aid,” according to Buffalo.
“The subsidies send farmers back to the pit, over and over. The money trickles to lenders, loans, suppliers, banks or somewhere else in chain. Bailouts are the same as kicking the can down the road,” he adds.
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In his opinion, the following four changes are in order:
1. Start with monopolies. “State constitutions have anti-trust legislation. Create smoke at the state level and force USDA and the feds to follow.”
2. Put an indefinite moratorium on all mergers and acquisitions in the food and ag sectors. “End consolidation and demand long-lasting change.”
3. Get a handle on D.C. lobbyists. According to a 2024 report, Cultivating Control: Lobbying by the agribusiness sector has steadily increased: In just the last five years, the agribusiness sector’s annual lobbying expenditures have risen 22%, from $145 million in 2019 to $177 million in 2023. And each year, agribusiness spends more on federal lobbying than the oil and gas industry and the defense sector.
A five-year “cooling off” lobbying period should be set in stone for any government official exiting office, Buffalo says: “Defense, SEC going to Wall Street, any of them, including agriculture. You should never, never be allowed to retire from an ag committee in Congress and then run over to a board at Tyson, Cargill, ADM, John Deere or any other company.”
4. The grain industry must diversify. “I think diversification must be part of any solution. I’m talking about an effort to grow all our food in this country. Our grain goes to feed and ethanol, but we need a structure to grow our own edible food as well, and protect our national security like never before.”
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“Right now, if I was to walk into Congress and ask all the senators and reps, ‘Who thinks the agriculture industry is hurting to the point of collapse?’ all the hands would go up. Instead, the question should be, ‘Who thinks farmers are hurting to the point of collapse?’”
“There’s a giant difference between the two questions, and that difference is indicative of the separation between local Ag and Big Ag,” Buffalo concludes. “Farmers, not the giant agriculture manufacturers, are the ones hurting to the point of going belly up. There’s no solving any of this until that difference is recognized.” READ MORE
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Those moves, outlined in an email to POLITICO’s E&E News, provide the first details about how President Donald Trump plans to retaliate against nations that vote to approve an international agreement establishing climate pollution standards on cargo vessels. The measure is scheduled to be voted on in October by members of the United Nations International Maritime Organization.
“We are actively exploring and preparing to act on remedies, including tariffs, visa restrictions, or port levies should this effort succeed,” a State Department spokesperson said in the email.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and three other Cabinet members threatened last week to use reprisals against countries that support the agreement, as part of an effort to derail or weaken the climate measure. This is the first time the administration has outlined the punitive steps it plans to take. READ MORE
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Excerpt from Politico Power Switch: The U.S., one of 176 member countries in the International Maritime Organization, supported the group’s climate strategy in 2023 to zero out the sector’s carbon emissions by roughly midcentury. In April, a majority of countries advanced a “net zero framework” that included the fuel standard and carbon tax on shipping emissions as part of that larger goal. The proposal would essentially create a cap-and-trade system, in which vessels that are out of compliance have to buy or trade credits with more efficient ships.
The U.S. didn’t show for the April talks. The Trump administration instead circulated letters at the time threatening reprisals against countries that supported the carbon fee.
The framework is set to be included in an international treaty to prevent shipping pollution that was first inked in the 1970s and includes several annexes of regulations. To advance, the framework needs two-thirds of the 108 countries that ratified the air pollution annex to approve it in October.
Last week, Rubio, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy reiterated that the U.S. will retaliate against countries that support the tax in the final vote. READ MORE
Excerpt from Politico Pro Climatewire: Senior Trump administration officials are warning countries to withdraw their support for a global agreement to charge fees for shipping emissions, or face retaliation ahead of the measure's likely adoption in October.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and three other members of President Donald Trump's Cabinet said in a statement this week that countries should be "on notice" that the administration expects their help in defeating the agreement brokered by the United Nations International Maritime Organization. They added that the U.S. will "not hesitate to retaliate" if the measure is adopted.
“Whatever its stated goals, the proposed framework is effectively a global carbon tax on Americans levied by an unaccountable UN organization,” said the statement by Rubio, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
The agreement, known as the IMO’s Net-zero Framework, aims to cut planet-warming pollution through a levy on shipping emissions and a new fuel standard. Countries agreed to the accord in April, and a final decision is scheduled for this fall. READ MORE
Excerpt from Reuters/G Captain: The U.S. State Department has reached out to other IMO member countries in recent days warning them not to adopt the so-called “Net-Zero Framework”, according to four sources, who declined to be identified due to the sensitivity of the matter.
A State Department spokesperson said the U.S. was “actively exploring and preparing to act on remedies including tariffs, visa restrictions, and/or port levies should this effort succeed in the October IMO extraordinary session vote.”
The department will be engaging “our partners and allies” to propose they take similar measures, the spokesperson said, but would not comment on “private diplomatic discussions with other countries.”
The Dutch government received a verbal warning from representatives of the U.S. government, who said the Netherlands could face tariffs or other retaliatory measures if it supported the adoption of the framework, a spokesperson for the Dutch ministry of infrastructure and water management said.
It was unclear which other IMO countries had been approached by Washington. READ MORE
Excerpt from Global Trade Review: But last week (August 12), US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said in a joint statement that they would not accept “any international environmental agreement that unduly or unfairly burdens” the country.
The statement criticises fuel standards that “would conveniently benefit China by requiring the use of expensive fuels unavailable at global scale”, while preventing the use of “lower emissions options where US industry leads such as liquified natural gas and biofuels”.
Describing the framework as a “global carbon tax on Americans levied by an unaccountable UN organisation”, they threatened retaliation against countries that continued to support the measures.
For the framework to be adopted, it must be voted in by two-thirds of the 108 states covered by the convention. After that, it will be automatically accepted, unless it is opposed by either one-third of IMO parties or members whose merchant fleets represent at least 50% of the gross tonnage of the world’s merchant fleet.
Rico Luman, senior economist, transport and logistics at Dutch bank ING, says the move by the US “likely complicates the final adoption scheduled in October”.
“Although the proposal is due to be accepted by a two-thirds majority, the US seems unwilling to accept its implementation, which puts the authority of IMO at risk,” he says.
“If the US doesn’t accept the effectuation, this will complicate the whole system,” Luman says. “This could also make other countries doubt, because they fear the consequences as the US could retaliate. This puts the final adoption in danger.”
The framework brings in a set of “mid-term measures” that include targets for reducing ships’ annual GHG fuel intensity and penalties for ships that emit more than this.
To balance the deficit, ships can transfer surplus units from other vessels, use units they have previously banked if they have outperformed the targets or pay penalties in the form of buying “remedial” units.
These payments will form the basis of a net-zero fund, which the IMO says will be used to reward ships using zero or near-zero energy sources and support research into these fuels as well as ways to achieve a just transition.
Transport & Environment, a group of European NGOs that promote sustainable transport, has estimated the fund will generate around US$10mn a year until 2035.
Nicolas Lockhart, partner at law firm Sidley, points out that the US cannot legally stop other IMO parties from adopting and implementing the framework, though it can take steps to prevent itself from being affected.
“Politically, the US’ decision could have an impact on voting and opposition by other IMO parties. The US could try to raise a blocking minority at the IMO,” he says, adding that there have been media reports that the US is taking this course.
Currently, the top five flag states – Liberia, Panama, Marshall Islands, Hong Kong and Singapore – represent more than 50% of the world’s gross tonnage.
Emma Fenton, senior director of climate diplomacy at climate change NGO Opportunity Green, adds: “US attempts to weaken the IMO’s historic progress are nothing new – they failed to successfully stop the agreement of the framework in April and while we always knew there would be resistance, countries stood firm.”
“The decision to introduce the IMO net-zero framework marked a turning point, giving shipping a real chance to steer toward a cleaner, greener future – and the global momentum behind it remains strong, with major flag states, including Panama, staying committed. With global cooperation and solidarity at the centre of these negotiations, scare tactics like these cannot gain traction,” Fenton says.
The framework is due to come into force in February 2027 for large ocean-going ships over 5,000 gross tonnage, with the first data collection due from January 2028, and aims to help the sector meet its overarching GHG emissions targets. READ MORE
Excerpt from Ship Atlas by Maritime Optima: However, U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Cabinet colleagues, insist that the agreement amounts to a disguised carbon tax disproportionately harming U.S. industry. In a joint August statement, they warned: “We will not tolerate any international environmental agreement that unduly or unfairly burdens the United States,” indicating Washington’s readiness to retaliate.
A BIMCO spokesperson told Splash that while the U.S. position is unlikely to prevent the framework’s adoption if it secures approval, Washington’s refusal to participate would make enforcement significantly more difficult.
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With the political stakes rising, industry observers warn that shipping faces prolonged uncertainty over regulatory alignment. A fragmented outcome could leave shipowners and charterers managing divergent regional rules, complicating compliance and investment decisions.
This political pressure campaign casts a long shadow over the IMO’s next session. Ahead lies a critical test: can maritime climate policy remain intact in the face of geopolitical brinkmanship? READ MORE
Excerpt from Reuters: A State Department spokesperson said the U.S. was "actively exploring and preparing to act on remedies including tariffs, visa restrictions, and/or port levies should this effort succeed in the October IMO extraordinary session vote".
The department will be engaging "our partners and allies" to propose they take similar measures, the spokesperson said, but would not comment on "private diplomatic discussions with other countries".
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About 90% of the world's trade is conducted by sea, and emissions are set to soar without an agreed mechanism.
"The upcoming (IMO) session in October provides the appropriate platform to address any concerns from member states ahead of the adoption process," an IMO spokesperson said.
The initial deal was passed by 63 states, with 16 voting no and 24 abstentions. A majority will be required for adoption if it goes to a vote, and sources said it was unclear if it could pass if more countries abstained. READ MORE
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by Sophia Ramirez (Brookhaven National Laboratory) Researchers developed an artificial intelligence workflow that could help them grow biofuel crops on infertile soil and protect the plants from infectious diseases -- Using data from known protein structures and sequences, scientists developed an artificial
September 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Petrovietnam, Brazil's FS Seek Cooperation in Biofuel Production
by Minh Hue (The Investor) Le Xuan Huyen, deputy CEO of Petrovietnam, together with representatives from the state-owned group's member units, last week met with representatives of Brazil’s leading ethanol producer FS in Hanoi to discuss cooperation in biofuel production. At the
September 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Senate Committee to Consider Wildfire, Maritime Fuel Bills
by Amelia Davidson (Politico Pro/E&E Daily) One bipartisan measure would bolster lower-carbon fuel for ships. -- The Senate Environment and Public Works committee will hold a legislative hearing this week on bills focused on wildfire emissions and clean fuels. On Wednesday, the committee
September 09, 2025 Read Full Article
The Pros and Cons of Ethanol-Free Gas
by Keith Reid (NACS Magazine) E0, or ethanol-free gasoline, can be a destination fuel for niche customers and operators of specialty equipment. -- ... Most gasoline in the United States is E10, or 10% ethanol. A mixture of 10% to 15% ethanol
September 09, 2025 Read Full Article
A Divided Party: How a Pipeline Fight Is Shaking up the GOP Primary Race for Governor
by Brianne Pfannenstiel (Des Moines Register) It was the first question posed to Republican candidates for governor at the first forum of the election cycle. A week later, it was the topic that drew the largest crowd yet to MAGA Nation, a gathering of conservative Republicans
September 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Refinery-State Senators Look to Block Trump from Shifting Renewable Fuel Obligation
by Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) Oil refinery-state lawmakers led by Senator Mike Lee, a Republican from Utah, will introduce legislation on Tuesday to block President Donald Trump, from shifting renewable fuel blending obligations from small refineries to larger ones, according to draft legislation seen
September 09, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s Multi-Slide Guide to Predictive CFD Tools for Low-Carbon Fueled Off-Road IC Engines
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This project, 15% complete as of March 2024, is developing predictive CFD tools for hydrogen and methanol-fueled off-road engines. With $600k DOE funding and $450k industry cost-share in FY24, it aims to address limited understanding of
September 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Enduring the Blast Furnace: Utility Global Runs the Long Hydrogen Race
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... That’s where Utility Global appears out of the fog, built like a runner for the long race. The company’s edge begins with technology — its eXERO™ platform, a way to produce hydrogen from off-gases and water without
September 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Switching Safely to Low-GHG Fuels and Technologies
(DNV) As the maritime industry shifts towards low-GHG fuels, ensuring safety during this transition is paramount. This article highlights the critical measures and considerations necessary for a safe and effective switch to low-carbon fuels and technologies. -- Orderbooks are increasingly filled with
September 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Canada Pledges Money, Regulatory Reform to Boost Biofuels
by Ed White (Reuters) The Canadian government on Friday (September 5, 2025) promised hundreds of millions of dollars and less onerous regulations to boost biofuels production, which the country's agriculture minister said faces tough U.S. competition. Prime Minister Mark Carney made support
September 08, 2025 Read Full Article
World Biogas Expo --- July 8-9, 2026 --- Birmingham, UK
The World Biogas Expo is taking place in Birmingham, United Kingdom, on 8-9 July 2026. Organised by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) and the World Biogas Association (WBA), the event is the only trade show solely dedicated to the global anaerobic digestion (AD) and
September 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Ag Outlook Forum --- September 24-25, 2025 --- Kansas City, MO
The 11th annual Ag Outlook Forum will bring together top voices from the economic, policy, business, and government sectors to share insights, explore trends, and help you navigate the opportunities and challenges of today’s dynamic landscape. This year’s program features
September 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Swift Fuels’ 100R Unleaded Avgas Gets ASTM Nod
(General Aviation News) Swift Fuels has received approval of an ASTM International production specification for its 100R unleaded avgas. -- The final voting results from ASTM were published Sept. 4, 2025, after several years of “dedicated research by the team from Swift
September 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Everfuel Achieves RFNBO Certification – A Major Milestone for Green Hydrogen in Europe
(Everfuel) Everfuel is pleased to announce that we have achieved RFNBO certification officially recognising that our hydrogen production facility, HySynergy, produces green hydrogen under the EU’s Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO) framework. Everfuel is now a Certified RFNBO Producer, setting a new
September 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Delta Partners with Shell and the Port of Portland for first commercial-scale SAF uplift at Portland International Airport
(Delta Airlines) Delta Air Lines, in collaboration with Shell and Portland International Airport (PDX), has taken delivery of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into the PDX fuel system, marking the first commercial-scale SAF uplift at PDX. This achievement not only expands Delta’s
September 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Piccadily Agro to Increase Ethanol Production Capacity
by Randhir Patil (Bio Energy Times) Piccadily Agro Industries Ltd has unveiled an ambitious growth plan to scale up its ethanol production capacity and double its malt and barrel storage infrastructure, signalling a major strategic expansion both within India and overseas. The company,
September 08, 2025 Read Full Article
DOE Study: Ethanol Industry Again Leads Energy Sector in Veteran Presence, Workforce Diversity
(Renewable Fuels Association) The U.S. corn ethanol industry continues to stand out for employing military veterans and maintaining a diverse workforce, according to the 2025 U.S. Energy & Employment Report recently released by the U.S. Department of Energy. Veterans comprise 16 percent of
September 08, 2025 Read Full Article
EPA Moves to Disband Longstanding Clean Air Act Advisory Committee
(Inside EPA) EPA is moving to disband its Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) that has provided advice on implementing the statute for over three decades, citing the move as a result of a broader review of the agency’s advisory panels
September 08, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Implementing Low Lifecycle Carbon Fuels on Locomotives
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This CRADA project with Wabtec and ORNL focuses on implementing low lifecycle carbon fuels, particularly hydrogen, in locomotive engines. A new research facility at ORNL’s NTRC is being established, featuring a Wabtec single-cylinder engine and extensive
September 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Indonesia Pushes for South-South Cooperation on Palm Oil Sustainability Standards
(EurActiv) Comprehensive global standards for palm oil management and trade are being developed through BRICS, CPOPC and FAO, but will they sync with the EU’s Deforestation Regulation? -- In July, Indonesian Deputy Foreign Minister Arif Havas Oegroseno announced a new push to develop
September 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Can Biofuels Make Up for Lost China Soybean Export Demand?
by Michelle Rook (AgWeb) Steve Censky, CEO of the American Soybean Association says, “China imports more soybeans than the rest of the world combined and so you can’t make up the loss of the China market by gaining a little bit
September 08, 2025 Read Full Article
North Dakota Court Ruling Sets Stage For Landmark Carbon Storage Battle
by Violet George (Carbon Herald) The North Dakota Supreme Court has ordered a lower court to reconsider a landowners’ lawsuit over the state’s carbon dioxide storage law, a case that could ripple across carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects in the
September 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Bring on the Biofuels: RINs Can Help Carriers Plot Course to Reduced Emissions
by Kris Rutherford (The Trucker) ... A fleet manager’s job is much the same as these agencies — reduce fuel usage and track savings. After all, aside from personnel, fuel is probably the largest operating expense for a carrier. Likewise, it’s
September 07, 2025 Read Full Article
The Green Push: Clean Energy Ambitions Fuel India’s Rise in Green Hydrogen and Biofuels
by Rahul Koul (Indian Chemical News) India’s hydrogen and biofuels sector has made promising strides with strong policy backing and early investments, but high costs, infrastructure gaps, and regulatory hurdles remain key challenges -- India’s hydrogen and biofuels sectors are rapidly emerging
September 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Court Tosses out Biden-Era Fuel Economy Formula for Electric Vehicles
by Alex Guillén (Politico Pro) The Energy Department "lacks statutory authority" to apply a multiplying factor that boosted the miles per gallon equivalent for electric vehicles, the ruling said. -- The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday (September 5, 2025) overturned
September 06, 2025 Read Full Article
EPA Scheduled to Issue Final RFS ‘Set 2’ Rule in October
by Erin Krueger (SAF Magazine) The White House Office of Management and Budget on Sept. 4 published its Spring 2025 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions, which confirms the U.S. EPA plans to finalize its Renewable Fuel Standard “Set 2”
September 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Everything You’ve Wanted to Know about Coprocessing (But Were Afraid to Ask)
by Ignacio Costa (Topsoe/SAF Magazine) ... Coprocessing refers to the simultaneous processing of renewable and fossil feedstocks within existing refinery units, such as hydrotreaters or hydrocrackers. In this approach, renewable materials including vegetable oils, animal fats or used cooking oils are blended
September 05, 2025 Read Full Article
An Alternative Pathway to Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Alexei Beltyukov and Stephen Sims (Universal Fuel Technologies/SAF Magazine) ... FT processes remain more expensive than HEFA, primarily due to higher capital costs per unit of production capacity and more complex production processes. ... FT plants making SAF will produce up to 20%
September 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Sky’s the Limit: The 2025 Sustainable Fuels Summit Tackled Industry-Wide Questions on Policy, Feedstock Diversification and the Road Ahead.
by Caitlin Scheresky (SAF Magazine) On June 9-11, industry experts in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), renewable diesel and biodiesel convened in Omaha, Nebraska, for the 2025 Sustainable Fuels Summit. SFS’s nine breakout panels across the three-day conference explored various angles within the
September 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Readying the Runway: How Do You Build an Industry from the Ground up?
by Katie Schroeder (SAF Magazine) A coalition in Minnesota is building the framework necessary to make the state a leader in the SAF industry across the board, developing logistics and supply chains, leveraging every possible feedstock and securing private and public support for
September 05, 2025 Read Full Article
tcbiomass2026 --- August 25-27, 2026 --- Denver, CO
SAVE THE DATE Since its inaugural event in 2009, tcbiomass has become a hallmark conference in the world of bioenergy. From the beginning, the role of event founder GTI Energy, a pioneering energy research and development organization, granted tcbiomass a
September 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Two Thousand Of America’s Top Scientists Warn Congress: Don’t Gut Research Funding
by John Drake (Forbes) In a rare display of unity, thousands of America’s most accomplished scientists have joined forces to warn Congress that proposed FY26 budget cuts would do lasting damage to the nation’s economy, health, and global standing. The open letter,
September 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Pretreatment Methods Bring Second-gen Biofuels from Oilcane Closer to Commercialization
by April Wendling (Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI)) In collaboration with other Bioenergy Research Centers (BRCs), researchers at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) are developing industrially feasible techniques for second-generation biofuel production from oilcane,
September 05, 2025 Read Full Article
“Green” Asphalt as a Driver of Innovation
(PORR) PORR has developed a CO2-storing cycle path in Burgenland. Optimized mixing processes are a key component of PORR's new ESG strategy. They contribute to CO2 reduction in construction projects by using recycled materials and lowering production temperatures. It recently caused
September 05, 2025 Read Full Article
China National Aviation Fuel Corporation and Zhejiang Jiaao Environmental Protection Held a Signing Ceremony for the SAF Cooperation Project in Lianyungang
(China National Aviation Fuel Group (Google Translation)) On August 21st, China National Aviation Fuel (CNAFU) and Zhejiang Jia'ao Environmental Protection held a signing ceremony in Lianyungang for a capital increase and share expansion agreement for the SAF cooperation project. Ma Shiguang, Vice
September 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Vietnam to Make Switch to Ethanol-Blended Fuel in Move to Boost U.S. Imports
by Khanh Vu (Reuters) Vietnam is planning to switch completely to ethanol-blended gasoline from next year, opening up the possibility for the Southeast Asian country to import more ethanol and corn from the United States. The Ministry of Industry and Trade has submitted
September 05, 2025 Read Full Article
ACE Unveils E15 Cost Calculator at CFCA Summit
(American Coalition for Ethanol) The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) introduced a powerful new tool this week at the California Fuels + Convenience Alliance (CFCA) Summit to help fuel marketers seize the opportunity of E15: the E15 Cost Calculator, now live at flexfuelforward.com. With
September 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) a Practical and Immediate Solution to Decarbonize the Aviation Sector, Says Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu
(India Ministry of Civil Aviation) Unveils SAF Feasibility Report - India’ roadmap to emerge as global leader in Sustainable Aviation Fuels Ministry of Civil Aviation, in partnership with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and with support from the European Union has
September 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Axens Kicks-off First Worldwide Full-SAF Unit in Asia
(Axens) First of its kind 100% SAF unit based on Axens’ Vegan® technology now operational in Asia -- Axens has successfully started up 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) unit at site in Asia. The facility has the capacity to entirely convert 300
September 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Major Changes to SBIR Program Debated as Reauthorization Deadline Nears
by Jason Miller (WTOP Federal News Network) The Small Business Innovation Research program expires on Sept. 30 and there is little agreement on what the future of the program will look like. -- The reauthorization of the Small Business Innovation Research program
September 05, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Hydrogen Combustion for Locomotive Engines via CFD
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This project develops and validates advanced CFD tools for hydrogen combustion in large-bore locomotive engines, aiming for up to 100% H2 operation. Simulations evaluated hydrogen substitution rates, diesel injection parameters, and compression ratios on combustion performance.
September 05, 2025 Read Full Article
The Case of the Vanishing Boiler: A Holmes & Watson Inquiry into Rock Energy Storage
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... “Inert. Non-flammable. Abundant. Heated to twelve hundred degrees by resistive coils, or by scavenging waste heat from processes already in motion. They hold fire for days, losing less than a tenth of a percent per
September 05, 2025 Read Full Article
U.S. Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Imports Fall Sharply in 2025 after Tax Credit Change
by Jimmy Troderman (U.S. Department of Energy Energy Information Administration) U.S. imports of biodiesel and renewable diesel significantly decreased in the first half of 2025 (1H25) compared with the same period in previous years. This decline is primarily due to the
September 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Trial at Sea: A Yacht Powered by Cooking Oil Tests Biodiesel’s Range
by Ray Bogan (Straight Arrow News) ... Recently, the owners of the 48-foot Mack Attack emptied the fuel tank of its petroleum diesel and filled it with RD99, a biodiesel refined from cooking oil and animal fats. From idle to wide open
September 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Emvolon and Freepoint Commodities Announce Term Sheet for Strategic Collaboration for Renewable Methanol Production and Marketing
(Emvolon/Business Wire) Emvolon, Inc. (Emvolon), a Massachusetts-based innovator in renewable fuel and chemical production technology, and Freepoint Commodities LLC (Freepoint), a leading global commodities merchant, today announced their intention to enter into a long-term strategic collaboration to accelerate the production
September 04, 2025 Read Full Article
SAF Tax Credits w/ Baker Tilly and Illinois Manufacturers’ Association --- September 30, 2025 --- ONLINE
Gain a deeper understanding of the current federal tax credit policy for the production of SAF including discussion on compliance requirements and what’s new in claiming credits after recent legislation. READ MORE
September 04, 2025 Read Full Article
SAFII Announces Approval as ASTM International Training Provider
(Sustainable Aviation Fuels Institute Inc. (SAFII)/PR Newswire) ASTM International, the body that develops the technical specifications that certify a fuel as being safe for flight, has approved the Sugar Grove, Ill.-based Sustainable Aviation Fuels Institute (SAFII) as a certified training partner.
September 04, 2025 Read Full Article
ShapingBio Offers Recommendations for a Competitive EU Bioeconomy
(ShapingBio) New policy brief urges the European Commission to harmonise coordination, strengthen financing, and improve market conditions to unlock the full potential of bio-based innovation. Brussels, August 26th, 2025 - The EU-funded ShapingBio project has released a comprehensive policy brief outlining key
September 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Furetank Launches Company for Trading Emission Reductions in Shipping
(Furetank) The FuelEU Maritime regulation opens new pathways for the shipping industry to dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions. The Swedish tanker shipping company Furetank is now taking the lead, reducing its own emissions to a fraction through biogas operations and launching
September 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Oregon Moves toward Mandating Per-Mile EV Fees, Expanding on Voluntary Program
(Advanced Clean Tech News) Oregon could possibly mandate per-mile road usage fees for electric and hybrid vehicles, marking a significant shift in how the state funds its transportation system as gas tax revenues decline. Under a legislative proposal debated in a special
September 04, 2025 Read Full Article
California Lawmakers Vote to Allow Sale of Higher-Ethanol Fuel
by Nichola Groom (Reuters/MSN) California lawmakers on Wednesday (September 3, 2025) voted to allow the sale of a higher-ethanol gasoline blend that could help bring down fuel prices in the largest U.S. auto market. The sale of E15, a blend containing 15% ethanol,
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How the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework Can Power American Industry
(Vanguard Renewables) “How the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework Can Power American Industry,” authored by Vanguard Renewables' CEO, Mike O'Laughlin, outlines the economic and strategic opportunity to align global maritime regulations, unlock U.S. leadership in clean fuels, and deliver $2–$3 trillion in economic value through
September 04, 2025 Read Full Article
BTG Bioliquids and NanosTech Partner to Deliver End-to-End Advanced Biofuels Solution
(BTG Bioliquids/Business Wire) BTG Bioliquids BV (BTL), a Netherlands-based leader in fast pyrolysis technology, and NanosTech Technology & Innovations Ltd. (NanosTech), a Canada-based catalyst development and manufacturing company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deliver a fully integrated solution
September 04, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Off-Road Decarbonized Fuel Transient Performance
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This project evaluates the transient performance of Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines (H2-ICEs) for off-road vehicle decarbonization. Utilizing an Engine-in-Loop (EIL) facility, the team demonstrated closed-loop tractor duty cycles with a Navistar diesel engine, developing and validating
September 04, 2025 Read Full Article
The World's First Complete Commercial Ammonia Fueled Engine Has Been Accomplished
(Japan Engine Corporation) Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has completed its first full-scale ammonia-fueled engine, the 7UEC50LSJA-HPSCR (50cm diameter, seven cylinders, equipped with high-pressure SCR). This engine was developed under the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)'s "Green Innovation Fund
September 04, 2025 Read Full Article
New DNV report: Ammonia Shows Notable Progress as Maritime Fuel, but Barriers Remain
(DNV) Moving from concept to early-stage implementation in just five years, ammonia has a path to becoming a low-GHG fuel alternative for deep-sea shipping, according to a new paper from DNV. -- DNV’s new report, Ammonia in Shipping: Tracing the Emergence of
September 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Höegh Autoliners Names Höegh Moonlight at the Port of Gothenburg
(Höegh Autoliners) Höegh Autoliners today celebrated the naming of its sixth Aurora-Class vessel in commercial operation at Sweden’s leading and largest port in the Nordic region. The vessel was sponsored by Mrs Jenny Westermark, Senior Vice President, GTO Production Logistics at
September 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Vast Infrastructure Begins Construction of the TLA Tank Farm
(Vast Infrastructure) The TLA has been operating since October 2024 under the management of Vast Infraestrutura, providing port support services as well as the transshipment and supply of marine gas oil (MGO) and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). With the construction of the
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Tsuneishi Shipbuilding's Chinese Base Launches Methanol Dual-Fuel 5,900 TEU Container Carrier
(Tsuneishi) Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Head office: Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture; Representative: Representative Director, President and CEO: Yukio Okumura) launched TZS's first methanol dual-fuel 5,900 TEU container carrier at TSUNEISHI GROUP (ZHOUSHAN) SHIPBUILDING Inc. (hereinafter referred to as TZS), its shipbuilding
September 04, 2025 Read Full Article
China Classification Society Held a Seminar on Ventilation Effects of Methanol Fuel Spaces on Ships
(China Classification Society (Google Translation)) Driven by carbon reduction policies and regulations both domestically and internationally, methanol has garnered widespread industry attention due to its excellent adaptability to ships and significant emissions reductions. To ensure the safe use of methanol-fueled vessels,
September 04, 2025 Read Full Article
TOYO Selected for NEDO Project, Advancing SAF with Velocys’ FT Technology and TOYO’s Methanol Process
(Velocys) Toyo Engineering Corporation (President and CEO: Eiji Hosoi, TOYO) has been selected by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) for its initiative, “Development of Production Technologies for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), etc.”. TOYO’s proposal, “Feasibility Study on
September 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuel Stakeholders Honor Ernst Following Announcement She Will Not Seek Reelection
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, a staunch supporter of the agriculture and biofuels industries, on Sept. 2 announced she will not seek reelection next year. The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, Iowa Biodiesel Board, and Iowa Department of
September 03, 2025 Read Full Article
EPA Again Delivers ‘Set 2’ RFS Proposed Rule to White House OMB
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Aug. 29 resubmitted its proposed “Set 2” Renewable Fuel Standard rulemaking to the White House Office of Management and Budget, in a move that could indicate the agency is considering a major
September 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Land O’Lakes, Inc. and Local Ag Retailers Announce Participation in AgRogue Growth Partners to Find, Fund and Scale New Ag Technologies
(Land O'Lakes) Harnessing the strengths of its cooperative system, Land O’Lakes, Inc. and a select group of ag retail partners will invest in the future of ag innovation -- Today, Land O’Lakes, Inc. unveiled its participation in AgRogue Growth Partners, a bold
September 03, 2025 Read Full Article
LanzaTech, Mibelle Group, and Fraunhofer IGB Achieve Technology Breakthrough with Production of Palm Oil Substitute
(LanzaTech) Revolutionary technology has potential to expand feedstock for HEFA pathway for SAF, while eliminating palm oil dependency across industries -- LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA) (“LanzaTech” or the “Company”), a leader in carbon management solutions, is proud to announce an innovative
September 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Chemists Develop Molecule for Important Step toward Artificial Photosynthesis
(University of Basel) A research team from the University of Basel has developed a new molecule modeled on plant photosynthesis: under the influence of light, it stores two positive and two negative charges at the same time. The aim is to
September 03, 2025 Read Full Article
TruAlt Bioenergy and Sumitomo Corporation Ink Landmark Bioenergy Agreement in Tokyo during PM Modi’s Japan Visit
(ChiniMandi) In a landmark moment for Indo–Japanese cooperation, TruAlt Bioenergy Limited (TBL), India’s leading producer of biofuels, and Sumitomo Corporation, one of Japan’s largest integrated trading and investment groups, formally announced an ongoing discussion of a strategic bioenergy partnership during the
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Mitsubishi Is in Talks to Buy Raízen, Says Bloomberg
by Rafael Gregorio (The AgriBiz) The Japanese conglomerate is considering becoming the third partner in the energy company, alongside Cosan and Shell. The target investment amount would be R$10 billion. READ MORE Related articles Raizen Owners Said to Be in Talks to Sell
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Semarnat Proposes Producing Jet Fuel from Sargassum
by Yeshua Ordaz (Milenio) The deputy director of the federal agency said it is possible to decarbonize airlines through the production of sustainable fuel. With the increase in the arrival of sargassum on Mexican coasts, the Mexican government is considering the creation
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BBGI, in Collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Advance Biocarbon, Is Moving Forward with the Development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Animal Feed from Microalgae.
(BBGI (Google translation)) On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, BBGI Public Company Limited, together with the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives and Advanced Biocarbon Company Limited, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote the cultivation of microalgae for the production
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Wallenius Marine and KNUD E. HANSEN Launch New RoRo Concept at Donsö Shipping Meet
(Wallenius Marine) The new concept builds on the award-winning Sleipner PCTC concept and on operational data from the Sleipner vessels Future Way and Way Forward. The new RoRo design, which includes an engine room in the bow, creates (despite its length
September 03, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Slashing PGM in Catalytic Converters
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This “atoms-to-autos” project aims to reduce Platinum Group Metal (PGM) use in catalytic converters by 50%. It focuses on developing catalysts with single-atoms or small ensembles of palladium and rhodium, alongside engineered support materials for enhanced
September 03, 2025 Read Full Article
How to Craft Investor-Worthy LOIs
by Steve Weiss (Grey Heron/Biofuels Digest) Getting your prospects to sign meaningful LOIs is your gateway to lots of benefits: getting other partners to move forward with you, getting investors to sign up – and simplifying final agreements with the prospects themselves. A
September 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Criminal Organization Bought Several Ethanol Mills
by Camila Souza Ramos, Nayara Figueiredo and Fernanda Pressinott (Valor International) A sweeping operation launched yesterday (August 28, 2025) by a task force of federal and state investigators accused members of the First Capital Command (PCC) criminal organization of acquiring farmland and
September 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Shell Abandons Huge Biofuel Project in Netherlands
(AFP/Yahoo! Finance) British oil giant Shell announced Wednesday (September 3, 2025) it has abandoned construction of one of Europe's largest biofuel plants in the Netherlands, as it focuses on its fossil fuels business. Faced with weak market conditions, the company last year
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Corn Growers Fuel Ethanol Innovation in Ag Equipment
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Support from the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and its state corn grower associations is allowing Clemson University and John Deere to move forward on Department of Energy (DOE) project that could increase the use of ethanol in agricultural
September 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Fuels, Strategic: Why Biomethanol Matters More than Ever
by Alisha Patil (Kings Research/Biofuels Digest) Biomethanol is quietly emerging as one of the most compelling levers in the decarbonization of both renewable chemicals and marine propulsion—a bit like cryogenic CO₂ in food processing: pragmatic, powerful, and often underappreciated. Drawing on
September 03, 2025 Read Full Article
From Accounting to Insetting: Preparing for GHG Protocol Land Sector Guidance --- September 18, 2025 --- ONLINE
Get ahead of the biggest change in land-sector emissions reporting. This webinar breaks down what the new GHG Protocol Land Sector and Removals Guidance means for food and beverage, agriculture, retail, forestry, or consumer goods companies on their emissions reduction
September 03, 2025 Read Full Article
GTI Energy Tech Talk: Modeling the Future of Hydrogen and Carbon Dioxide Infrastructure --- September 23, 2025 --- ONLINE
As the U.S. transitions to low-cost, low-carbon energy, new infrastructure will be needed to transport hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and synthetic fuels. How do we optimize development of new infrastructure and understand the role of existing gas infrastructure rights-of-way to reach
September 02, 2025 Read Full Article
GXO and B&Q on Track to Meet Ambitious Zero Emissions Targets by 2040
(GXO Logistics) GXO partners with B&Q to transition their entire logistics fleet to alternative fuels, now operating the second largest LNG fleet in the UK; B&Q piloting GXO’s proprietary AI-powered transport optimization platform, driving estimated savings of 240,000 kilometres and 150 tonnes of
September 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Liquid Heating-Fuels Industry Announces Policy Principles for Equitable Building Decarbonization
(National Energy and Fuels Institute/Biobased Diesel Daily) At an industry summit held during the Heating & Energizing America Trade Show Aug. 22, heating-fuel industry stakeholders ratified policy principles they say must guide federal, state or local emissions-reduction policies. These “Principles for Equitable and Reliable Building
September 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Secretary Rollins Opens Next Step in the Roadless Rule Rescission Public Comment DEADLINE September 19, 2025
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today (August 27, 2025) announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has taken the next step in the rulemaking process for rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule by opening a public
September 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Volunteer Opportunities at ABLC Next
(ABLC Next) Perhaps you - or someone you know - might wish to volunteer at ABLC Next 2025. Volunteers receive a complimentary delegate pass to ABLC Next, and have spare time to attend receptions and meals, networking and delegate sessions. Volunteers
September 02, 2025 Read Full Article
BioE3 Policy: India to Slice Import of Pharma Agents and Biofuel Enzymes, Plans 16 Manufacturing Hubs
(First Post) India is set to launch 16 biomanufacturing hubs under its BioE3 policy to reduce import dependence and boost domestic production of key medicines, biofuels, and biofertilizers. ... From critical drug ingredients to enzymes for biofuels and reagents for biofertilizers, the government
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India Plans to Extend Biofuel Push to Diesel-Guzzling Construction Equipment Sector: Report
by Prakash Jha (Bio Energy Times) India is preparing to extend its biofuel blending programme to the diesel-powered construction equipment sector, with plans to mix biofuels into fuel used by heavy carriers, bulldozers, cranes, and other machinery, reports Live Mint. Inter-ministerial consultations between
September 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels: Black Gold from Golden Straw
by Adeel Ghayur (Express Tribune) ... For Pakistan, biofuel production offers a similar opportunity, serving as both a strategic step towards achieving energy independence and a crucial measure to address the environmental challenges associated with crop residue burning. Pakistan has decades of
September 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Breakthrough Energy Partners with Japan on Biomass and Hydrogen Push
(Bioenergy Insight) Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy has struck a partnership with the Japanese government to accelerate the development of biomass and hydrogen technologies, aiming to cut emissions and bolster energy security. Announced on 24 August, the collaboration will provide funding and technical
September 02, 2025 Read Full Article
This Obscure UN Rule Will Help Shape the Future of Carbon Markets
by Lucy Almond (Trellis) At stake: what counts as "high-integrity" in the voluntary carbon market. -- Key Takeaways: Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement likely will heavily influence expectations on what counts as “high integrity” in the voluntary carbon markets. If the article limits
September 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuel Push Fuels Kitchen Warmth: Wheat Costs Rise as Maize Diverted to Ethanol
by Krishna (DOT News) ... “Maize DDGS is cheaper than wheat bran by about 80-100%. The milk producers additionally favor it because it has greater protein content material in comparison with bran,” mentioned Rohit Khaitan, director, Sri Shyam Agro Biotech Ltd.
September 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Circle K Brings Biofuel Alternative to Diesel into Selected Forecourts
by Ronan Smyth (Irish Examiner) Circle K said the milesBIO HVO100 is a 'renewable biofuel made from waste materials and by-products from the food industry' -- Forecourts operator Circle K has announced that it is making hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel available
September 02, 2025 Read Full Article
India Lifts Ethanol Production Restrictions for 2025/26
(Food Business Middle East & Africa) India removes ethanol output limits, boosting biofuel blending targets while ensuring steady sugar availability for domestic demand. -- India has lifted restrictions on ethanol production from sugarcane juice, syrup, and all types of molasses for
September 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Research Pioneers Making Renewable Hydrogen and Propane Fuel Gases from Glycerol
(Aston University) Aston University research has shown the way forward for making renewable hydrogen and propane fuel gases from glycerol. An organic compound, glycerol is produced mainly from fats and oils and is often used in health and beauty products. With crude glycerol
September 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Söderenergi in Agreement with AstraZeneca on Carbon Dioxide Removal
(Söderenergi) Söderenergi is now taking a historic step in climate work and reserving the very first negative emissions from its planned bio-CCS plant for AstraZeneca. -- Starting in 2030, Söderenergi will have the capacity to capture and permanently store up to 500,000
September 02, 2025 Read Full Article
China's Biofuels Industry Swivels to SAF as EU-US Trade Row Drags Downstream Sales to Four-Year Low
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) China pivots from biodiesel exports to sustainable aviation fuel production amid EU trade barriers; Chinese SAF production capacity projected to reach 3.0-3.8 billion liters in 2025; Domestic biofuel consumption stagnates as China prioritizes EV over liquid biofuels for
September 02, 2025 Read Full Article
As Blue States Sue to Ban Ethanol-Fueled Vehicles, Corn Growers Want Court’s Ear
(Capital Press) Corn Belt farmers are eager to do what they can to prevent Oregon, Washington and California from banning ethanol-powered vehicles. The National Corn Growers Association and corn growers in 11 states have moved to intervene in a lawsuit blue states
September 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority Releases Rules Update for Use of Biofuel Blends
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Singapore, the Maritime and Port Authority released a circular to inform the shipping community that the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), at its 83rd session, approved Interim guidance on the carriage of blends
September 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Low Carbon Truck Programme Trial
(DP World) From the 1st September 2025, DP World UK has launched a unique Low Carbon Truck Programme Trial, providing UK HGV fleet owners an opportunity to trial Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), a cleaner, renewable diesel alternative. In partnership with leading
September 02, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Low Lifecycle Carbon Fuel Combustion Models
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This project develops predictive combustion and emission models for low lifecycle carbon fuels (LLCFs) across hard-to-decarbonize sectors. Key advancements include improved kinetic models for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) components like cyclohexane and methylcyclohexane, and a novel
September 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Following the Science: Why Bioenergy Needs a Seat at the SBTi Table
by Michael Goldsworthy (Elimini/Biofuels Digest) For many years now, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has led the way in setting the standard for corporate climate commitments. At the heart of SBTi is a simple ethos: follow the science. ... Meanwhile, decarbonization will only
September 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Davangere Sugar Charts Ambitious Expansion amid India's Biofuel Push
(PNN/ANI/LastLY) ... Davangere Sugar Company Limited (DSCL) (NSE: DAVANGERE, BSE: 543267) is gearing up for a transformative phase of growth, leveraging a favourable government policy, rising ethanol demand, and deep-rooted farmer partnerships as India accelerates its transition toward cleaner fuels and
September 01, 2025 Read Full Article
'Dismissed': Supreme Court Rejects Plea against 20% Ethanol-Blended Petrol Rollout
(Business Today) The plea claimed that millions of motorists were forced to use this fuel, which is not compatible with all vehicles, particularly those manufactured before 2023. Supreme Court rejects PIL challenging 20% ethanol-blended petrol implementation Centre highlights benefits of E20 fuel for
September 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Automakers Assure Drivers as India Shifts Fully to Ethanol-Blended Fuel
by Samir Gautam (Tech Story) India’s nationwide shift to petrol blended with 20% ethanol (E20) has stirred debate among motorists, but the country’s top automakers insist the new fuel is safe for use, even in older vehicles. While drivers may see a
September 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Investing in Biofuel Could Help Canadian Canola Producers Struggling with Tariffs
by Sam Maciag (CBC News) Domestic renewable fuel production could make producers less reliant on exports, industry expert says -- As Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe plans a trade mission to China to address recent tariffs the country imposed on Canadian canola exports, some of
September 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Education Iowa State University, industry partners to elevate biobased product testing
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) Iowa State University is working with a U.S. Defense Department-backed organization to develop facilities that could make the university and its community a national destination for biobased product testing. BioMADE, a Manufacturing Innovation Institute focused on bioindustrial manufacturing and
September 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Govt to Issue New Presidential Regulation on Waste Management for Energy Sector Development
by Julian Issac (Indonesia Business Post) The Indonesian government is set to issue a new Presidential Regulation (Perpres) to replace three existing regulations on waste management, in a move aimed at streamlining bureaucracy and improving the waste-to-energy business model, which has
September 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Catalytic Fast Pyrolysis of Lignocellulosic Biomass: Recent Advances and Comprehensive Overview
by Hassan El Bari, Casimir Kalibe Fanezoune, et al (Journal of Analytic and Applied Pyrolysis) • Bio-oil has a higher energy density and easier storage and transportation. • Catalysts can allow lower activation energy and produce higher-grade fuels. • Zeolite-based catalysts deliver superior
September 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Jeonnam Bids for $1.9Bn National Hydrogen Complex with Plan to Build Korea’s Biggest Clean H₂ Hub
(Fuels Cells Works) South Korea’s Jeonnam Province (South Jeolla) has formally applied to the national government for KRW 2.7 trillion ($1.9 billion) in state subsidies to build what it says would be the largest clean hydrogen production complex in the country,
September 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Viridi Plans to Build a Green Hydrogen and Methanol Plant in La Guajira, Colombia
(Fuel Cells Works) The company also has solar projects in the pipeline for around 90 megabytes of installed capacity -- Viridi RE continues with the development and construction of strategic projects in 2025 and aims at the implementation of infrastructure that allows the
September 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Effective Deep Eutectic Solvent Pretreatment in One-Pot Lignocellulose Biorefinery for Ethanol Production
(Industrial Crops and Products) • Development of a novel one-pot DES mediated pretreatment method that eliminates the need for a washing step. Investigation of enzyme kinetics to understand inhibition patterns at varying DES concentrations and biomass loading. Direct saccharification post-pretreatment minimizes uncompetitive inhibition,
September 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Thermogravimetric Analysis and Kinetic Modeling for Empty Fruit Bunch Date Palm Pyrolysis
by Casimir Kalibé Fanezouné, Asma Dhahak, Jorge Peixinho and Hassan El Bari (Bioresource Technology Reports) The Palm Empty Fruit Bunch was studied using TGA, DTG and shrinkage analysis. CR, Kissinger, KAS, and OFW models, were used to study the pyrolysis kinetic. The CR model gives Ea ranging from 60
September 01, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Biogas Systems Developments and Flexibility
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Biogas systems are proven, customizable net-zero technologies, feeding biomethane into existing gas infrastructure and treating diverse wet organic wastes. They offer high operational flexibility, integrating electrical and natural gas grids, and are generally cheaper than
September 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Study Unearths Rich Data for Better Bioenergy Crops
by Stephanie Seay (Oak Ridge National Laboratory) Scientists developed a new approach to study the molecular makeup of the plant soil environment, yielding data that can drive innovations for better energy and food crops. -- Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak
September 01, 2025 Read Full Article
CALL FOR SYMPOSIA 30th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference --- June 2026 --- San Antonio, TX DEADLINE October 14, 2025
The 2026 conference theme, "Building the Future: Sustainable Chemistry for Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure" aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #9. We welcome proposals that address: Industrial transformation and innovation Resilient and sustainable infrastructure Responsible innovation and systems thinking Reduction of hazardous
September 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Advancements in Artificial Neural Networks and Fast Pyrolysis of Biomass Processing: A Comprehensive Review and a Bibliometric Analysis
by Khaoula Laouidi, Sanae Habchi, Casimir Kalibe Fanezoune, Brahim Sallek, Nataliia Kussul, and Hassan El Bari (Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis) • Bibliometric analysis reveals growth in ANN applications in pyrolysis processes. ANN algorithms were extensively studied for the fast pyrolysis of several biomass. ANN optimizes reactor conditions, boosting
August 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Optimization Study Using Response Surface Methodology and Artificial Neural Networks on the Co-digestion of Food Waste and Poultry Slaughterhouse Waste, with Hydrochar as an Effective Enhancer
by Sanae Habchi and Hassan El Bari (Bioresource Technology Reports) • PSHW and FW were co-digested with hydrochar added to improve methane production. The optimal YCH4 was observed for 15 g/L of hydrochar added, with 232 % improvement. C/N ratio, hydrochar added, and HRT were the modeling parameters selected. ANN
August 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Deep Eutectic Solvents (DESs) in Lignocellulosic Biomass Pretreatment: Mechanisms and Process Optimization
Nida Arshad, Elizabeth Jayex Panakkal, Aiya Chantarasiri, Peerapong Pornwongthong, Hassan El Bari, Widya Fatriasari, Prapakorn Tantayotai and Malinee Sriariyanun (Bioresource Technology Reports) A comprehensive overview of various DES formulations and their combinations is provided. The impact of reaction parameters on DES pretreatment efficiency is critically evaluated. The integration of intensification
August 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Enhancing Biogas Production from Vinasse through Optimizing Hydraulic Retention Time and Added Load Using the Response Surface Methodology
by Hassan El Bari and Sanae Habchi (Heliyon) Vinasse, a byproduct of ethanol production from sugarcane, is a rich organic matter and poses environmental challenges due to its high pollutant content. Effective biomethane production from vinasse can mitigate its environmental impact by converting organic matter
August 31, 2025 Read Full Article
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