by Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters/MSN) U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has asked oil and biofuels producers to hash out a deal on the next phase of the nation's biofuels policy to avoid the kind of political clashes that marked his first term,
Persistence, Dedication and Financing in the Energy and Molecule Transition
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) What is one of the best things about ABLC? The answer is heard repeatedly in hallway conversation with first-timers and veterans. It’s that this is a welcoming community of real, caring, dedicated people really doing (or trying to do) real things to solve real problems, working on real innovations to solve many of our world’s real energy and ‘molecule’ problems.
Lifetime Achievement winner, Pat Gruber,
covers history and plans for the future
in his SAF presentation and the next day
in his dynamic keynote.
Every year has a different zeitgeist that can sometimes be captured in the words heard over and over again by multiple speakers in formal presentations and in hallway conversations (the ‘networking like crazy’ that is a key purpose of this gathering).
A couple of years ago if everyone didn’t say SAF (sustainable (not synthetic) aviation fuel) at least 10 times, they couldn’t exit the conference. Last year the focus was on Bold Goals and Bold Actions (and SAF).
The words this year are ‘transition’ and ‘molecule’, particularly ‘methanol’ more than ever before; and more than for a long time, the financial deep pockets were back, even though another word being bandied about was 'uncetainty.'
Key phrase: Transition
One word heard often at ABLC has been ‘transition’. Energy transition. Transition to the new Administration. Transition to a changing economy. During the current transition. Perry Tom’s ‘The Transition Is Happening. The Transition Is Now.’ Reference to an article in Foreign Affairs by Daniel Yergin, “The Troubled Energy Transition.” China’s desire to be a leader in transitional energy. Transitioning to more conversion efficiency. Transition to new language for this industry.
as the source of multiple solutions via
multiple pathways.
Also, Hyfé’s slogan, a variation on the theme of transition, ‘Transforming the carbon we waste into the carbon we need.’
The renewable molecules community certainly knows about transformation, also called conversion, as in conversion technologies; and sometimes experience as business' pivoting.
The histories about the companies presenting and the attendees’ paths to becoming part of this community abound in pivots and zig-zags.
Transition is not new to this crowd; but this appreciation of transition seems broader, more encompassing of the entire energy and molecules communities.
Transition to Revised Language
As many speakers noted, the bioeconomy world, the world of renewable fuels and renewable, sustainable molecules that can replace those we get from petroleum and natural gas, has many purposes beyond climate change mitigation and carbon emissions management that has been the focus for the past few years.
During the George W. Bush era, biofuels were seen as crucial to energy security and energy independence, a sentiment acknowledged and shared in policies in countries around the world, with Brazil (site of COP30) and India currently providing enthusiastic examples, particularly with their creation of the Global Biofuels Alliance, and with many other innovations.
The job creation and economic development value of biofuels, especially in rural areas, has always been key, and still is. To emphasize that, one of the international conference host Jim Lane’s mantras during the week was “The Three E’s: Energy, Economy and Environment.”
Clearly, the work of the people attending the conference has been important to the success and stability of the United States (and to the rest of the world) regardless of the language used to describe it, regardless of whether emphsis was on energy production, security and independence; on creating jobs and wealth, on mitigating the expenses related to paying for oil in dollars; or on avoiding pollution and mitigaing the effects of climate change.
Kenya described the explosion in interest in
clean cooking fuels in Africa and other parts
of the Global South.
You could say that the people attending this conference are working on creating a future that benefits the Earth in all those ways and more.
Some are like cardiologists, some ENT specialists, some working on the skin, others on digestion, some focused on mental health or on general well-being; some focus on one part of the body while others take a more wholistic approach.
We could also call it Healthcare for the Planet, trying to follow the Hypocratic Oath of 'First Do No Harm.'
This community includes every possible job description and career path, including many in both the private and public sectors.
For example, keynote speaker, Valerie Sarisky-Reed, director of the Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) in the U.S. Department of Energy, asked the government employees in the audience to stand. They were spontaneously given a heartfelt rousing round of applause.
So, with carbon intensity scoring and various carbon and greenhouse gas emissions accounting systems key to assessing attributes of feedstocks, processes and products; emphasis in policy advocacy and investor pitches will focus on their value in increasing soil health, making conversion and implementation processes more efficient, assuring that high quality products are as economical as possible; all of this resulting also in superior energy production. You can also call it energy dominance.
value of methanol
Since Advanced Biofuels USA was created in 2007-8, its mission has emphasized energy security, economic development, military strategic flexibility and pollution control as well as climate change mitigation.
This renewable fuels and bioeconomy sector has something valued by just about any audience—and it always has.
Molecules and Methanol
“Sustainable, renewable fuels and chemicals” or “bioeconomy and circular economy” certainly describe the financial, industrial, research, policy, etc., sector that brings these attendees together, but what a mouthful!
So, we are trying out ‘molecules’. Because what this community is working on are the molecules involved in enabling life on this planet for everything from cooking and heating fuel and mobility to steel- and cement-making and everything in between. We are working on making them in ways that, as they say in the medical world, ‘First Do No Harm.’
Call it sustainable, call it renewable, call it circular, call it whatever you want. What this crowd, and the iceberg of people supporting them, are doing is providing healthcare to the planet.
headed by Wendy Owens, won the Producer of the Year
award.
More Trios
In addition to Jim Lane's mantra, this work is not going to get done without these trios: “ESG: Environment, Social and Governance goals and practices” and the three-legged stool of ‘sustainability,’ “Environmental, Social and Economic.”
The health of the planet will falter unless these trios figure prominently in creating the future.
Everyone along the value chains and supply chains has to at least make a living—some will demand more than that -- to enable a healthy planet.
Being that humans, animals and many plants in this world function in cultures with particular social values and processes, respecting and incorporating those in all their diversity during the energy and molecule transition highlighted during this conference could serve to limit the pain of this transition to the future.
Going back to the 2024 ABLC and the Bold Goals/Bold Actions focus.
A number of presentations and hallway conversations mentioned the need for the public and their representatives to better understand what ‘the people in this room’ are working on.
the public understand what 'the people in
this room' are doing to ease our transition into
the future.
That doesn’t mean that the scientists, engineers, project managers or financial and business wizards who made these statements know how to address this problem. They just see the need.
This problem has been mentioned before, so much so that it was part of the Bold Goals/Bold Actions emphasis developed over a series of conferences and meetings during 2023-4.
Recently, a small group has been gathering, dedicated to trying to figure out ways to address this need. At this ABLC conference, a number of informal, serendipitous, seat of the pants brainstorming conversations led to identification of more existing educational materials and other resources that might help.
In the short term, Advanced Biofuels USA will include as many of these resources as possible in its online library categorized in the Education section and identified by relevant tags.
They will also be added to the agenda of the next Bold Goals/Bold Actions education stakeholder meeting. If you are interested in participating in these discussions or want to be identified as a potential resource for the group or know of educational resources that should be posted on the Advanced Biofuels USA website, please send an email to info@AdvancedBiofuelsUSA.org.
and John Kirkwood (Faegre Drinker) lead the Finance and Investment Summit
Uncertainty
Another word heard over and over at ABLC was ‘uncertainty’ and the variation, ‘all anyone wants is certainty,’ knowing that for a while uncertainty is the only certain thing that anyone is willing to bet on. ‘Hedging’ was heard sotto voce.
That said, the encouraging return of a larger presence by the finance community to this gathering suggests an understanding of the value of the energy and molecule transition that will be enabled by the work of the ‘people in this room’, and an understanding of how essential this work is to accomplishing the goals and priorities of the new Administration as stated in various executive orders, X and Truth Social.
This gives hope that we might find ways to pay for the medicines and therapies needed to achieve this Administration's economic and energy goals.
molecules provides healthcare to the planet, not only
for energy, but also as a solution to many other problems
such as land remediation, erosion control and improving
soil health.
Dedication and Persistence
Amidst the uncertainty, one more thing was certain. These real, caring, dedicated people really doing (or trying to do) real things to solve real problems, working on real innovations to solve many of our world’s real energy and molecule problems will persist with faith and determination that they will eventually contribute to providing needed healthcare to the planet.
Video and audio recordings of the conference will be available online soon. And the specifics of this journey will be available in bits and pieces throughout the coming months via posts from the Advanced Biofuels USA website and on The Digest’s online services as part of efforts to enable education about these important energy transition topics.
*Joanne Ivancic serves as executive director of Advanced Biofuels USA. All photos by JIvancic
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(ReEnergize the Gulf Coast) In this presentation, researchers look at the Process and Integration Scale Up (PISU) task at ABF focuses on demonstrating foundry strain performance on industrial substrates. Milestones include producing DMR-EH hydrolysate for partners and providing compounds for polymer
March 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Axens Is Prepared for Takeoff (But Actually, They Took Off Long Ago)
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) In Washington, DC, on Tuesday, French Group Axens held what Gevo CEO Pat Gruber called its ‘coming out party,” newly showcasing its extensive range of technologies and services dedicated to developing and improving the “complete
March 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Rep. Troy E. Nehls Reintroduces Bill to Repeal California’s Emissions Waiver Exemption
(Office of Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22)) Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) reintroduced the Stop California from Advancing Regulatory Burden (CARB) Act of 2025. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) is leading the Senate companion to this legislation. In 1970, Congress passed the Clean Air Act, which authorized
March 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Commends USDA on Interim Rule for Climate Smart Ag
(Clean Fuels Alliance America/WCAZ Radio) Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America submitted comments supporting USDA on its Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Interim Rule and incorporation of USDA FD-CIC. Clean Fuels recommends USDA incorporate intermediate oilseed crops
March 18, 2025 Read Full Article
National Biodiesel Day (March 18) Celebrates Growth Amid Industry Challenges
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Biodiesel and renewable diesel have seen extraordinary growth in recent years, with more opportunities to come. In recognition of National Biodiesel Day, Clean Fuels Alliance America celebrates both the progress made and the resilience of those who
March 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Green Hydrogen Industry Forum --- April 9, 2025 --- Rabat, Morocco
Green Hydrogen A Growth Molecule: Committed to a dynamic of economic diversification, Morocco has for decades fostered major industries that carry its ambitions as a prosperous nation. Automotive, aeronautics, and now hydrogen: the kingdom is laying the groundwork to carve out
March 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Can Hydrogen Deliver? Industry Leaders Weigh in on Costs, Policy, and Progress
(North American Clean Energy) Hydrogen has long been a staple of industrial processes, but its potential as a decarbonisation tool remains the subject of intense debate. While its role in refining, steel production, and heavy transport is increasingly recognised, fundamental challenges
March 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Carney Kills Consumer Carbon Tax in First Move as Prime Minister
by Darren Major (CBC) Canadians will still receive a final rebate in April, Carney says -- Prime Minister Mark Carney wasted little time in removing a potent point of attack for the Conservatives in recent years: the consumer carbon tax. After being sworn
March 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Brand a Low-Carbon Boost
(Bangkok Post) Thailand and Japan will co-launch a new premium-grade biodiesel to boost low carbon transport. Thailand's National Energy Technology Center (ENTEC) and Japan's New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) have launched H-Fame, a premium biodiesel which reduces the rate
March 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Indian Oil Marketing Companies Launch New Biodiesel Tender for FY 2025-26
by Angitha Suresh (Autocar Professional) Biodiesel program struggles with blending rates below 1% despite 408% procurement growth over seven years, highlighting stark contrast with successful ethanol initiative. -- India's state-owned Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have initiated a fresh tendering process for biodiesel
March 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Annual Distillers Technology Symposium --- April 13-15, 2026 --- Indianapolis, IN
SAVE THE DATE The downtown Indianapolis Marriott has been secured for April 13th thru April 15th for the DTC symposium in 2026. Our hope is you will be able to attend in 2026. The 2025 agenda in its entirety will be
March 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels, Farm, Feedstock Groups Ask EPA to Set 5.25-Billion-Gallon 2026 RFS BBD Volume
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America, American Farm Bureau Federation, American Soybean Association, National Oilseed Processors Association, North American Renderers Association, and U.S. Canola Association sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin encouraging the agency to establish
March 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Moeve and Exolum Invest Close to 300 Million Euros in New Infrastructure at the Port of Huelva to Help Drive the Energy Transition
(Moeve) The companies announce the construction of new loading and unloading facilities that will connect to the upcoming 2G biofuel plant, set to become the largest 2G biofuel complex in Southern Europe Moeve, Exolum, and the Port Authority of Huelva today unveiled
March 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Analysis-Asia's Green Jet Fuel Ambitions Exceed Demand, Heralding Exports
by Trixie Yap (Reuters/Yahoo!) Asia's ability to supply sustainable aviation fuel will outpace regional demand this year and next as more production comes online, increasing exports and potentially lowering prices for the fuel, oil executives and analysts said. Planned SAF production could
March 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Applications Open for National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project Student Energy Leadership Awards DEADLINE April 30, 2025
(National Energy Education Development Project) The NEED Project recognizes student leadership by awarding the Youth Energy Leadership Award each year to up to two students who have demonstrated outstanding energy leadership, knowledge, and an interest in continuing their energy studies
March 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Haffner Energy Announces that H2 bois SA Has Signed an Essential Contract for the Development of a Biomass-Based Hydrogen, Electricity and Biochar Production Plant in Switzerland
(Haffner Energy) - First positive impact to date of the start of production of mobility-grade green hydrogen at the Marolles site (Marne County, Grand Est Region). - First decisive step towards the development of a 720-kg/day production plant for hydrogen, electricity
March 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Trump Environmental Rollbacks Would Boost Pollution and Endanger Lives, Former EPA Heads Say
by Matthew Daly (Associated Press) Three former Environmental Protection Agency leaders sounded an alarm Friday, saying rollbacks proposed by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin endanger the lives of millions of Americans and abandon the agency’s dual mission to protect the environment and human health. Zeldin
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Govt Plans to Convert Waste into Fuel, Power in 30 Big Cities
(ANTARA) Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Yuliot Tanjung, said that the government is targeting to process waste into fuel and electricity in 30 big cities by 2029. "We are targeting around 30 big cities. Each city can produce around
March 17, 2025 Read Full Article
A Developer-Backed Bill Would Unravel Rural Protections in Orlando, Allow an Ethanol Plant near Jacksonville
by Jason Garcia (Seeking Rents/Substack) ... The legislation in question is Senate Bill 1118, which began as an effort to make it easier for homebuilders to build new subdivisions on farmland around cities — and harder for local governments to impose
March 17, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Optimized Feedstock Aggregation and Blending at Scale
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation, researchers chart the progress of a project focused on identifying cost-effective opportunities to deploy transformational clean energy technologies to treat organic wastes. It involves optimized conversion and biorefinery siting analysis, and characterizes the
March 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Florida Researchers Focus on Biofuel Crop
(Florida Trend) Researchers with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences are studying ways to scale up production of a crop that can be used for things such as renewable jet fuel. Carinata is an oilseed crop that
March 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Nebraska Farmers Consider Sorghum Amid High Corn Costs and Dry Conditions
by Steve White (Nebraska TV) As Nebraska farmers face high input costs and dry conditions, some are considering sorghum as a viable alternative to corn. Tracy Zink, a farmer from Indianola, is encouraging her peers to diversify their crops. "Especially going into some
March 17, 2025 Read Full Article
National Biodiesel Day Forum --- March 18, 2025 --- ONLINE
Learn the benefits and uses of a renewable, cleaner-burning alternative fuel: BIODIESEL. About this event Join us for this relevant discussion on the benefits and uses of a renewable, cleaner-burning alternative fuel: BIODIESEL. GWRCCC is partially funded by the U.S. Department of
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Renewable Diesel and SAF Continue to Play Key Role in Transport Sector
(Biofuels International) Carl Nyberg, Senior Vice President Commercial, Renewable Products at Neste, reveals his biofuel outlook for the year ahead. Last year was a dynamic one especially for the biofuels industry with production capacity outpacing demand growth. This could be seen in the
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Toyo Secures OSBL Contract to Support SAF Project in Malaysia
(Toyo Engineering/Biobased Diesel Daily) Toyo Engineering & Construction Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of Toyo Engineering Corp., has been awarded a contract by PRPC Utilities and Facilities, a subsidiary of the Malaysian state-owned oil company Petronas. The project involves the construction of the
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Clearing the Skies: The Future of Aviation Fuels --- March 26, 2025 --- ONLINE
A discussion on the future of sustainable aviation fuels and their pivotal role in reducing the environmental impact of the aviation industry. Featuring: Valerie Sarisky-Reed Director, Bioenergy Technologies Office U.S. Department of Energy Tom Michels Director, Government Affairs United Airlines Emily Fisher Chief Strategy Officer Smart Electric Power Alliance Eric Grey Vice
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Baltic Exchange Introduces Biofuel Blends in Latest Expansion of Its Emissions Calculator
(Baltic Exchange) Baltic Exchange has introduced a series of green fuel options to its FuelEU voyage and compliance cost calculator as more shipowners, traders and charterers seek to understand the commercial implications of this regulation on their voyage costs. Biodiesel, bio-LNG, bio-LPG,
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
WastAway Builds Brand, Network at Top Biofuels, Waste Recycling Conferences
(WastAway) Green Tech Firm’s Patented Process Takes Center Stage at SERC, IBCE, American Biogas & WasteExpo – WastAway – a leading green tech company that converts municipal solid waste (MSW) to fuel – is boosting its brand and revving its marketing
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Based on a Petrobras Technology, the Riograndense Refinery Is the First to Obtain Cellulosic-Content Fuels in Brazil
(Fábrica Carioca de Catalisadores/Petrobras) The refinery converted Eucalyptus biomass oil into various fuels -- The Riograndense Refinery (RPR) successfully performed the co-processing test of 5% biomass pyrolysis oil or bio-oil (non-food biomass raw material) with mineral load. In this way, the refinery,
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
ABB and Charbone Hydrogen Sign Agreement to Advance North American Green Hydrogen Production Facilities
(ABB) Collaboration sets ABB as preferred supplier of modular and standard electrical substations, with future scope for automation solutions; Agreement will enable Charbone Hydrogen to progress green hydrogen production in both Canada and the United States; Supports the Québec government’s 2030 energy roadmap
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Now Available on Plural: Microgrid Investment Powering Next-Generation Biofuels Production and Carbon Capture and Sequestration
(Plural Energy/PR Newswire) The preferred equity offering from Opdyke Class A, LLC combines solar plus battery storage to support a Texas biofuels facility and reduce greenhouse gas emissions -- Plural, the on-chain investing platform driving the global transition to clean energy, today
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Global Ethanol Summit --- October 19-22, 2025 --- Washington, DC
SAVE THE DATE GES seeks to elevate ethanol’s international visibility and ongoing successful initiatives as a viable decarbonization solution within the transportation and emerging new uses sectors. “Prior GES events have been great successes for the Council and the U.S. biofuels industry,
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
COAMO Agroindustrial Cooperativa Selects ICM for Design and Engineering of New Corn Biorefinery in Brazil
(COAMO Agroindustrial Cooperativa/Business Wire) COAMO Agroindustrial Cooperativa, the largest agricultural cooperative in South America, has selected ICM Tecnologia em Biocombustíveis Ltda. (ICM) to provide professional services and equipment for a new dry-mill grain ethanol production facility at the COAMO industrial site
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Northeast Brazil Sees Ethanol Sales Surge Amid Competitive Pricing
(S&P Global) Gasoline has lost market share in Northeast over past two years; Gasoline, hydrous ethanol sales higher on economic growth; January gasoline imports down 18% on year Ethanol sales in Northeast Brazil have increased due to consistently better pricing compared to gasoline over
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
EPA Decided Protecting the Environment Is Just Too Much
by Mark Gongloff (Bloomberg) The agency is abandoning its mission in a misguided effort to boost an economy it will only end up hurting. -- The EPA’s announcement on Wednesday that it would find the narrowest possible definition of the word “water” for regulatory purposes
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Trump Cabinet Members Make Big Oil CEOs Look Like Climate Activists at CERAWeek
by Chris Tomlinson (Houston Chronicle) President Donald Trump’s Cabinet secretaries speaking in Houston at the world’s top energy conference made oil and gas executives look like left wing climate activists by comparison as CEOs struggled to adapt to another swing of
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Tasmania's First Green Hydrogen Production and Research Facility Launches in Hobart
(Blue Economy Cooperative Research Center) Green hydrogen will be produced for the first time in Tasmania, following today’s launch of the Blue Economy CRC’s Hydrogen Production and Research Facility. The Hydrogen Production and Research Facility is Tasmania’s first green hydrogen production plant and supports
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
U.S. Ethanol Industry Leaders Sign MOU With Largest Petroleum Distributor in Viet Nam
(Renewable Fuels Association) Yesterday in Washington, D.C., the U.S. ethanol industry – including leaders from the Renewable Fuels Association, U.S. Grains Council (USGC) and Growth Energy – signed a quadripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Petrolimex, the largest petroleum distributor in Viet Nam,
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Commission Approves a €400 Million Austrian State Aid Scheme, and a €36 Million Lithuanian State Aid Scheme, to Support Renewable Hydrogen Production
(European Commission) The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €400 million Austrian State aid scheme, and a €36 million Lithuanian State aid scheme, to support the production of renewable hydrogen through the European Hydrogen Bank's “Auctions-as-a-Service” tool for the
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Utility Achieves Industry-First Hydrogen Production Using Steel Manufacturing Off-Gases
(Utility/CISION) Onsite hydrogen production using industrial off-gases now offers a commercially viable, economic clean energy for heavy industry -- Utility, the leader in affordable, reliable and clean hydrogen solutions that drive a profitable energy transition for hard-to-abate industries worldwide, today announced the
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Germany: TotalEnergies and RWE Join Forces on Green Hydrogen to Decarbonize the Leuna Refinery
(TotalEnergies) 30,000 tons a year of green hydrogen supplied to TotalEnergies’ Leuna refinery; 300,000 tons a year of CO2 emissions prevented at the Leuna refinery; The largest green hydrogen contract with an electrolyzer in Germany -- In line with its 2030 ambition
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
India Needs Rs 2500 Crore Investment to Achieve 5% Biodiesel Blending by 2030: Ind-Ra
by Sarthak Mahajan (Auto Professional) A report by India Ratings and Research highlights the need for supply chain development, policy support, and investment to meet biodiesel blending targets, as progress remains slow due to feedstock challenges and economic viability concerns. India Ratings and Research
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Catalytic Upgrading of Waste Carbohydrates to Hydrocarbons
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation, researchers chart the progress of a project focused on developing a technology for converting carbohydrates in paper sludge into hydrocarbon biofuel economically and sustainably. The project includes sludge selection, ash removal, enzymatic hydrolysis, dehydration, aldol
March 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Development of the World's Best Ammonia Catalyst, the Core of the Hydrogen Economy
(Kaist Research News) Hydrogen production using renewable energy is a key technology for eco-friendly energy and chemical production . However, hydrogen produced in this way is difficult to store and transport , so research is being conducted worldwide to store hydrogen in the form
March 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Haejin Gong, Establishing Blue Bond Foundation for Eco-friendly Transformation of Shipping Industry
(Korea Ocean Business Corporation (Google Translation)) Korea Ocean Business Corporation (President Byung-Gil Ahn, hereinafter referred to as ‘Korea Ocean Business Corporation’) announced on the 4th that it recently established a Sustainable Finance Framework and received official certification from DNV*, a global
March 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Navigating the Uncertainty of 45Z --- April 23, 2025 --- ONLINE
The Clean Fuel Production Credit (45Z) finally arrived in January, and industry leaders are grappling with shifting regulations, evolving tax incentives, and lingering uncertainties. How can biofuel producers, investors, and stakeholders best prepare for 2025 and beyond? Join us for an
March 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Unlocking Carbon Tax Credits: 45Z & 45V --- April 30, 2025 --- ONLINE
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) introduces two crucial tax credits—45Z and 45V—designed to accelerate the production of clean fuels and hydrogen. These credits can significantly lower producer’s costs while helping to meet sustainability goals. But to make the most of
March 13, 2025 Read Full Article
2025 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook --- April 1, 2025 --- Washington, DC
Hosted in coordination with the House and Senate Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucuses. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) invite you to a briefing about the 13th edition of the Sustainable Energy in America Factbook. The
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Ethanol Industry Contributed $2.1 Billion To MN's Economy In 2024
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Industry Supported Over 18,000 Jobs Across the State Last Year -- Minnesota’s ethanol industry contributed $2.1 billion to the state’s gross domestic product in 2024, according to a new study by the University of Minnesota Extension. The study said
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Colorado Fuel Retailers Face up to $20,000 Fine for Failing to Post Warning Stickers about Global Warming under Proposed Bill
by Scott Weiser (Denver Gazette) Civil fines could be levied under Colorado’s Consumer Protection Act -- According to a proposal by Democrats at the Colorado state Capitol, up to a $20,000 fine will hang over the heads of every retailer who sells
March 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Trump Administration Takes Aim at Biden Electric Vehicle Rules
by David Shephardson (Reuters) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Wednesday it is starting efforts to reverse the Biden administration's vehicle emissions rules that would force automakers to build a rising number of electric vehicles. ... The EPA said it would reconsider the agency's
March 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Brazil and Norway Unveil Green Shipping Corridor Plan
by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak (Offshore Energy) Brazil and Norway have decided to establish a green shipping corridor between the two countries in an effort to contribute to zero-carbon emission targets in maritime transport. -- Silvio Costa Filho, the Minister of Ports and
March 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Opinion Hochul Should Scrap New York’s Gas Car Ban
by John Bozzella (Fox News) New York has a 10-year plan to ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles and require automakers to sell only electric vehicles by 2035. (It’s not even really a New York plan, but a program originally hatched in California.) The gas vehicle ban has been
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Economic Impacts of American Politics in the "Trump Era" Are Discussed during a Webinar Promoted by Abitrigo
(Attuale Comunicação (Google Translation)) Strategic consultant talks about the uncertainties generated by the protectionist stance of the US -- The economic policy of the United States under the administration of Donald Trump was one of the topics addressed by the strategic consultant
March 13, 2025 Read Full Article
New Binghamton University Program to Offer Project Management Training in Biomanufacturing
(Binghamton University State University of New York) $1.6 million project partially supported through BioMADE, a federally sponsored Manufacturing Innovation Institute -- Binghamton University has received funding to create a biomanufacturing project management training program to foster leadership skills in students, veterans, entry-level workers and
March 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Rolls-Royce and CirculAIRity Ink LOI on Synthetic SAF
(Runway Girl Network) Rolls-Royce and CirculAIRity have signed a letter of intent and will be working together on their joint commitment to energy transition. The two organisations will be promoting Rolls-Royce technology, with CirculAIRity synthetic fuels, as a strategic national capability for
March 13, 2025 Read Full Article
FuelCell Energy and Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Sdn Bhd Collaborate under a Joint Development Agreement for Detailed Feasibility Study Award for Low-Carbon Fuel Production Facility in Malaysia
(FuelCell Energy) • The collaborative journey for both FuelCell Energy and MHB started with a memorandum of understanding in February 2023 on developing hydrogen production facilities across Asia, New Zealand, and Australia. The collaboration, under the Joint Development Agreement, will support a Detailed
March 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Driving Change: DB SCHENKER Supplies Mercedes-Benz with Record SAF Volume
(DB SCHENKER) The thrill of takeoff, the world shrinking beneath us, the promise of new adventures. While we appreciate the speed and global reach that air freight provides both us and our shipped goods, we must also acknowledge its environmental impact. So
March 12, 2025 Read Full Article
New York Energy Summit --- April 7-9, 2025 --- Albany, NY
With a remarkable roster of energy sector leaders to discuss the policy landscape and explore emerging opportunities on the path to achieving the state’s ambitious CES targets. New York has become one of the most dynamic energy markets in the United
March 12, 2025 Read Full Article
WasteFuel and ITC Commence Front-End Engineering Design on World-Leading Green Methanol Facility in Ankara, Türkiye
(WasteFuel) WasteFuel, a U.S.-based next generation bioenergy company, and ITC, a leading Turkish integrated waste management company, announced today a partnership to commence the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) on a green methanol biorefinery located in Ankara, Türkiye—the first green methanol facility
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HIF Global Awarded First U.S. Approval for e-Fuels Design Pathway
(HIF Global/PR Newswire) e-Fuels leader approved for Tier II design pathway under California LCFS -- HIF Global, the leader in highly innovative fuels, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the first U.S. approval for an e-Fuels pathway. The Tier
March 12, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Renewable Natural Gas Production via Chemical Looping Gasification
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation, researchers chart the progress of a project focused on a sorbent-enhanced chemical looping gasification (SE-CLG) technology for renewable natural gas production from biomass wastes. The technology integrates biomass gasification, air separation, and syngas conditioning into
March 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Green Credits Not a Hill to Die on for Supportive Republicans
by Kelsey Brugger (E&E Daily) More than 20 House Republicans say renewable energy subsidies should be protected. That may not be enough to save them. -- A bloc of House Republicans is doubling down on their public support for protecting renewable energy
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E15 Advocates Rally as House Passes Clean CR
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Corn grower leaders joined Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) at a press conference on Capitol Hill Tuesday to push for passage of the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to allow nationwide, year-round
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The East African Corn Belt: Feeding and Fueling Africa’s Future
by Gerard J. Ostheimer and Douglas L. Faulkner (Biofuels Digest) The East African Corn Belt runs from South Africa, north and east through Zambia, Tanzania and into Kenya and Ethiopia (see map). We believe that this area is poised to become
March 12, 2025 Read Full Article
7th European Conference Future of Biofuels --- November 29-30, 2025 --- Gothenburg, Sweden
The evolving landscape of EU regulations, market dynamics, and technological advancements presents both challenges and opportunities for stakeholders in the biofuel industry. In response to these regulatory changes, the European biodiesel market is expected to navigate increasing volatility in vegetable
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EU Lays Out State Aid Push to Stoke Green Investments Public Comment DEADLINE: April 25, 2025
by Francesca Micheletti and Aude van den Hove (Politico) State aid rules underpinning the Clean Industrial Deal aim to boost renewable power, decarbonization and clean tech. -- New European Union state aid rules would allow governments to speed up aid to renewable
March 11, 2025 Read Full Article
QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Luca De Meo
Describing the European Union Commission’s recent support for technological neutrality related to carbon intensity of transportation, i.e., not only battery-powered cars can meet green targets: “It opens a window on a logic that we have always supported. Tell us where you
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SAS Collaborates with Alpine World Cup Åre 2025 to Foster Sustainable Air Travel
(Scandinavian Airlines) SAS and Alpine World Cup Åre 2025 have partnered to make travel to the event more sustainable. As part of this, SAS will provide Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for 500 athletes and team members traveling to the event, taking
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Comstock Fuels Completes Financing with Marathon Petroleum
(Comstock Fuels) Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) today announced a new investment and strategic collaboration with Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: MPC) to advance its lignocellulosic biomass refining solutions to commercial maturity. Comstock Fuels Corporation (“Comstock Fuels”), a subsidiary of Comstock Inc., has
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Planes at Cluj International Airport Start Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel Provided by OMV Petrom
(OMV Petrom) • With nearly 3.3 million passengers in 2024, Avram Iancu International Airport Cluj is the largest regional airport in Romania and the second largest in the country, when considering the number of passengers Starting January 2025, planes can refuel with
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GB Railfreight to Run Drax Services Exclusively on HVO in 2025
(GB Railfreight) GB Railfreight (GBRf), one of the UK’s leading transporters of goods for businesses and consumers, has signed a 12-month agreement with leading renewable energy company Drax to use Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) for its rail freight services. Throughout 2025,
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German Biodiesel-Blend Rate Hits All-Time Low
(Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP) /Biobased Diesel Daily) Germany’s Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP) announced March 4 that, in November, the blending of biodiesel with diesel fuel reached a historic low
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Green Energy Biofuel Improves Operations to Accept Bigger Contracts, More Food Waste
(RonKo Media Productions/Biobased Diesel Daily) While the U.S. market for green, renewable energy like liquid biofuels made from recycled fats, oils and greases may be uncertain right now thanks to shifting federal tax policies and a new administration, the future of
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Construction of Bolivia’s 2nd State-Owned Biodiesel Plant Nears Completion
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Bolivia’s Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Energy announced March 5 that a state-owned and government-funded biodiesel plant in El Alto in Bolivia’s Senkata region, named “Héroes de Senkata” and simply dubbed “Biodiesel Plant 2,” is in
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“Irish Government Should Address Fraudulent Activity Affecting Biomethane Producers”
(Bioenergy Insight) Green Generation's descent into receivership is 'very regrettable', and highlights the need to address the fundamental issue of fraudulent activity in the non-EU bioliquid supply chain, according to the Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA). It added that this biofuel is severely
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Researchers Show How to Efficiently Convert Captured Carbon Dioxide Into Green Energy
(Oregon State University) ... Zhenxing Feng and Alvin Chang of the OSU College of Engineering helped characterize a novel electrocatalyst developed by collaborators at Yale University and helped explain the improved efficiency for deriving methanol from carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas
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Cummins Announces DNV Approval in Principle for Its Methanol-Ready Marine Engine
(Cummins) Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) today announced DNV Approval in Principle (AIP) for its methanol-ready QSK60 IMO II and IMO III engines, available from 2000 - 2700 hp (1491 - 2013 kW). Received in June 2024, the AIP validates Cummins retrofittable
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Piracanjuba Receives Another R$150 Million from BNDES for Biogas Production
(Reuters/CNN Brasil) The amount will be used to implement four industrial effluent treatment plants with biogas production at the Piracanjuba units in Araraquara (SP), Três Rios (RJ), Carazinho (RS) and São Jorge D'Oeste (PR) -- The Piracanjuba Group received new financing from the National
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Sailing towards Sustainability – New Standards for Marine Alternative Fuels : Sharing of Singapore TR 129 and ISO 6583 --- March 26, 2025 --- Singapore
The seminar will communicate the critical role of standards in advancing methanol bunkering and maritime sustainability. Through engaging presentations, participants will gain insights into the application and highlights of Technical Reference (TR 129) for methanol bunkering (4-part series), and ISO
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Singapore Launches New Standard on Methanol Bunkering, Paves Way for Maritime Industry’s Transition to Sustainable Alternative Fuels
(Marine and Port Authority of Singapore) The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), through the Singapore Standards Council (SSC), have published a new Technical Reference (TR) 129 on Methanol Bunkering to provide a comprehensive framework for
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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Upgrading Biogas via CO2 Conversion
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation, researchers chart the progress of a project focused on developing a system for in situ biogas upgrading via biological conversion of CO2 to CH4. The goal is to convert CO2 in biogas to high-quality renewable
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US Supreme Court Nixes Challenge to State Climate Suits against Oil Firms
by Nate Raymond (Reuters) Five Democratic-led states seek damages from oil firms; Companies are accused of concealing climate consequences; Suits target Exxon, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Shell, BP -- The U.S. Supreme Court rejected on Monday a bid by 19 Republican-led states led by Alabama to block five
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Clean Fuels Foundation Announces Education Grant Recipient
(Clean Fuels American Alliance Foundation) The Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation has awarded Courtney Videchak the 2025 Beth Calabotta Sustainable Education Grant. A Mechanical Engineering PhD candidate at the University of Michigan with experience working on diesel engines, Videchak’s research inspired her
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Strange Bedfellows Unite to Kill Carbon Capture Credit
by Carlos Anchondo and Kelsey Brugger (Politico's E&E Daily) Tax incentives for carbon capture and storage are among the most popular and bipartisan on Capitol Hill. -- One of Congress' leading skeptics of mainstream climate change science and a critic of the fossil
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USDA Public Comment Talking Points to Ensure a Productive 45Z Program
by Mitchell Hora (Continuum Ag) The 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit has the potential to drive more soil health practice adoption than even the Farm Bill—but only if implemented correctly. To ensure success, Continuum Ag recommends three key changes to the
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Thailand’s Ethanol Revolution: Can Biofuels Deliver on Climate Goals?
by Hong Wai Onn (Dialogue Earth/Eco-Business) Advances in biofuels could cement Thailand’s role as a regional leader in renewable energy. -- Since the late 1970s, Thailand has recognised the need for a domestically produced transport fuel. Seeking to reduce reliance on imported fossil
March 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Celebrate Juneteenth! Environmental Justice Summit 2025 --- June 17, 2025 --- Washington, DC
This forum will break down historical racial disparities in transportation, energy, and the environment. READ MORE
March 10, 2025 Read Full Article
USDA Review of University of Maine Funding Could Hit PFAS, Biofuel Research
by Leah Douglas (Reuters) A U.S. Department of Agriculture investigation into the agency's funding for the University of Maine could compromise research on biofuels, vegetables, and "forever chemicals" that have been polluting the state, said an advocate and a state lawmaker. USDA
March 10, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Mobile Bioreactor Systems for Renewable Natural Gas Production
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation by Kevin Harrison from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory aims to scale down a hydrogen-biomethanation system into a mobile RD&D platform to enable faster research, IP development & validation, and improved gas mass transfer
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ASAFA and aireg Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement
(ASAFA) The Asian Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association (ASAFA) and the Aviation Initiative for Renewable Energy in Germany (aireg) are proud to announce their strategic partnership aimed at fostering the rapid market development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This collaboration reflects a shared commitment
March 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Elevate Your Expertise with the RSB Academy’s Suite of e-Learning Courses on Sustainability Certification
(Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials) Two months ago, at the RSB Annual Conference, we launched the RSB Academy Programme – an educational initiative dedicated to equipping stakeholders with the knowledge and skills needed to drive a sustainable bioeconomy – which also introduced the first
March 10, 2025 Read Full Article
RSB Book & Claim Manual (RSB Chain of Custody Procedure for Book and Claim)
(Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials) This procedure describes the principles and rules of the RSB Book & Claim System, which consists of this RSB Book & Claim Manual (normative procedure), the RSB Registry (digital data storage system), and the RSB Procedure for
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RSB Innovations Meeting: Shaping the Future of Sustainable Aviation: Leadership, Impact, and Resilience --- May 20-21, 2025 --- Seattle, WA
In partnership with Alaska Airlines & Boeing. Join Us to Shape the Future of Sustainable Aviation -- RSB members, mark your calendars for the RSB Innovations Meeting 2025 in partnership with Alaska Airlines & Boeing, where industry leaders, innovators, NGO thought leaders and policymakers will gather to
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Ethanol-Producing Sugar Mills Contribute to Food Security, Reduce Petroleum Import Bill: Shah
(PTI news service/The Print) Union minister Amit Shah on Saturday said ethanol-producing cooperative sugar mills not only contribute to food security but also help reduce the country’s petroleum import bill. He was speaking after laying the foundation stone for the revival and
March 10, 2025 Read Full Article
UBCO, FortisBC Celebrate Launch of Hydrogen Research Lab
(University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus) H2LAB is built to advance hydrogen energy research by developing practical low-carbon solutions -- With its doors now officially open, UBC Okanagan’s new hydrogen research laboratory (H2LAB) is set to become a key hub for clean
March 10, 2025 Read Full Article
NEXTCHEM Awarded a Licensing Contract by Transition Industries for a 2.1 Million Tons per Year Ultra-low Carbon Methanol Plant in Mexico Based on Its Proprietary NX AdWinMethanol® Zero Technology
(NEXTCHEM) • NEXTCHEM’s proprietary NX AdWinMethanol® Zero offers an innovative process combining cutting-edge solutions to minimize carbon emissions, thanks to its autothermal reforming (ATR) technology The plant is poised to be one of the largest standalone ultra-low carbon chemical production facility in
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Extension of 2024 Renewable Fuel Standard Compliance Deadline – Final Rulemaking
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) On March 7, 2025, EPA announces a final rule to extend the Renewable Fuel Standard compliance reporting deadline for the 2024 compliance year. EPA is also making several minor amendments and technical corrections to other RFS provisions.
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Nebraska Ethanol Industry Remains Key Economic Driver, Study Shows
by Ryan Evans (Nebraska Today)The Nebraska ethanol and co-products industry remains a significant and stable force that contributes billions of dollars to the state’s economy, according to a new study from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The study analyzes the industry’s economic
March 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Becomes 'Synthetic' under Trump Administration
by Rebekah Alvey (Agri-Pulse) The Department of Energy has updated websites related to sustainable aviation fuel, changing the name to synthetic aviation fuel. READ MORE Related articles Sustainable changes to synthetic (Brownfield Ag News) Synthetic Aviation Fuels (U.S. Department of Energy) SAF: The Future of Cleaner
March 10, 2025 Read Full Article
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