by Ayesha Tandon (Carbon Brief) The warming impact of hydrogen has been “overlooked” in projections of climate change, according to authors of the latest “global hydrogen budget”. The study, published in Nature, is the most comprehensive analysis yet of the global hydrogen cycle,
by Archie Brown (IBA) ... “How much capacity would each region need in place by 2030 to stay on a credible long-term decarbonisation path?” Using ICAO’s 5% decarbonisation figure as a benchmark and combining ICAO’s latest regional SAF production capacity projections with
(Neste) Neste and Cathay Group have agreed on the supply of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ for the group’s aviation operations across three major aviation regions: Europe, the United States, and Asia-Pacific. This agreement supports Cathay to scale up its use of sustainable
by Tony Harrington (Green Air) Two of the world’s largest airfreight companies, DHL Express and FedEx, have announced fresh deals to buy sustainable aviation fuel in the US, advancing separate commitments that by 2030, SAF will comprise at least 30% of
(IFM Investors) IFM Investors (“IFM”) today announced the formation of Mobius Renewables (the “Company”), a new global, vertically integrated low carbon fuels platform established to accelerate the development, production, distribution and commercialization of biomethane at scale across North America and Europe.
(Inpasa) Inpasa, the largest grain ethanol biorefinery in Latin America, announces a new investment cycle in Mato Grosso, totaling R$3.48 billion. The package includes the construction of a new unit in Rondonópolis and the expansion of the Nova Mutum biorefinery, consolidating
by Emily Boevers (Waverly Newspapers) ... Today, limited options exist to legally seize, use or redistribute property owned by another. Zoning laws are one example of limitations on property use. Voluntary easements grant another opportunity to use one’s property for limited
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service on Dec. 17 delivered a proposed rule to set 45Z clean fuel production credit guidance to the White House Office of Management and Budget. OMB
(Bioenergy International) In Spain, Reolum Renovables SL (Reolum), a developer of renewable energy and power-to-X (PtX) projects, has announced its third PtX project in the Castile and León region — in Monfarracinos, Zamora. Located in the Zamora Norte Industrial Park in Monfarracinos,
(Kuehne+Nagel Air Logistics) Support the market introduction of synthetic aviation fuels produced by Synhelion; Long-term offtake agreement provides Synhelion with planning security to scale its technology Kuehne+Nagel, one of the world’s leading logistics providers, and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), Switzerland’s premium airline,
(Alaska Air/Hawaiian Airlines) The combined airlines will take the first deliveries of Hawaiʻi-made SAF in early 2026. The investment enables SAF production for more sustainable future flying, diversifies Hawaii’s fuels industry, strengthens energy independence and supports agriculture. Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines
by Fan Ying, Zhang Shuo (China Energy Engineering Corporation Brand Department (Google Translation)) On December 16, the commissioning ceremony for Phase I and the launch ceremony for Phase II of the "Qingqing Hydrogen-1" Songyuan Hydrogen Energy Industrial Park (Green Hydrogen-Ammonia-Methanol Integrated
by Hu Haoqiong (Cailian Press (Google translation)) “After a month of trial operation, the project has reached 70% to 80% of its production capacity. Based on this capacity level, the monthly production of green methanol can reach 3,000 tons,” Wang Bihui, Deputy General
(American Bureau of Shipping) American Bureau of Shipping (“ABS”), ENEOS Corporation (“ENEOS”), Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (“NYK Line”), and SEACOR Holdings Inc. (“SEACOR”) have begun a joint study to develop a methanol bunkering*¹ and supply chain network along the U.S. Gulf
by Toby Shay (Argus Media) Ethanol prices in Europe look to be well supported in 2026, and demand for higher greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions saving product is expected to grow. This comes as the EU's updated Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) is
(PTI/Mint) India is positioning itself as a potential export hub for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), leveraging surplus ethanol capacity and lower carbon intensity compared to rivals like Brazil, according to Sameer Sinha, CEO (Sugar Business) of Triveni Engineering and Industries Ltd. In
(IANS/Free Press Journal) India stands at the threshold of a transformative maritime era - one that harnesses its vast coastline, growing industrial capacity, and strategic position to cement a legacy of sustainability and resilience. The mission focuses on production, pilot projects,
by Aditya Nath Jha (Hindustan Times) Bihar's Jamui is set to host Asia's largest grain-based ethanol plant, boosting jobs, farmers' incomes, and supporting green energy initiatives. -- The region once attached with ‘migration stigma’ is heading towards acquiring a status of an
by Jeffrey Tonjes (Northwest Signal) Northwest Ohio farmers, lawmakers and industry leaders came together Monday (December8, 2025) for an in-depth forum examining the role of biofuels in agriculture, energy policy and rural economic stability. The event held at the Tinora Performing Arts
(Prince Rupert Port Authority) The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) and 13 Prince Rupert Gateway partners teamed up in 2025 to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from port operations by replacing more than two million litres of conventional diesel with Petro-Canada
(Lighthouse Green Fuels) • Alfanar Group’s Lighthouse Green Fuels (LGF) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) facility on Teesside has today progressed to the public consultation phase of the Development Consent Order (DCO) process The £2bn project is expected to be the first commercial
(RNG Coalition/Canadian Biomass Magazine) Maritime Task Force highlights demand expansion efforts -- On Dec. 4, RNG COALITION concluded its annual RNG CONFERENCE with a clear message: the North American renewable natural gas (RNG) industry has entered its next phase of growth, advancing
by Rodrigo Souza (Click Petroleo e Gas) By combining BECCS, biochar, and new carbon capture models, ethanol production in Brazil can achieve negative emissions and expand its role in the energy transition. A ethanol production in Brazil It is undergoing a decisive transformation driven by
(Acumen Media/EIN Presswire) A powerful new documentary, From Earth to Engine, will premiere globally as part of the Global Sustainable Trade Initiative, an exclusive content series. The film unveils how ethanol, one of the world’s most scalable biofuels, is transforming the
(BioCycle Magazine) The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) finalized rules in December that require large greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters that generate 10,000 or more metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) annually to report their emissions each
by Sally Brown (BioCycle) It is very tempting to look at the world in black and white, good and evil, right and wrong. ... In the real world we have nuance and the great unknown. Both leave us with choices that come
(ATOBA Energy) ATOBA Energy, a leading sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) aggregation platform, and Flying Forest, a pioneering renewable fuel developer, today announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) for a long-term SAF offtake agreement. This strategic partnership will support
(Carolina Renewable Products) Carolina Renewable Products (CRP) has officially broken ground on its first renewable diesel facility in Orangeburg County, marking the launch of a $280 million clean-energy investment that will create 155 jobs over the next five years. Located at 546
(Lummus Technology) Next phase of partnership will accelerate the availability of cost-effective green hydrogen. -- Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, and Advanced Ionics, a low-cost green hydrogen technology provider, broke ground recently on a pilot
(EcoCeres) EcoCeres has attained certification under the RSB ICAO CORSIA scheme for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), a globally recognised standard aligned with the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). EcoCeres Inc., a leading pure-play renewable
(Kellogg Brown & Root/Globe Newswire) KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that it has been awarded a contract for its PureMSM green methanol technology by Fikrat Al-Tadweer for a pioneering biomethanol plant in Saudi Arabia for transforming landfill-gas into clean fuels. KBR’s PureM solution
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) After years of Pat Gruber standing on ABLC stages and pointing out the big problems the industry could—and should—solve, here’s the latest one: he’s announced his impending retirement as Chief Executive Officer of Gevo, planned for April 2026. At
by Matt Herr (Freight Waves) Chevron’s suite of fuels simplifies fuel decisions -- In the December 1 episode of Net-Zero Carbon, Dave Slade, principal biofuels scientist at Chevron, sat down with host Mary O’Connell to discuss how fleets can incorporate lower carbon intensity fuels
(Neste) Innovation has always been the engine behind renewable fuels. Today, it is more critical than ever – not only to scale up the production of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, but also to unlock the next generation of renewable
(ResourceWise) Join us for a live armchair discussion with leaders from Strategic Biofuels and ResourceWise. We'll explore the key lessons learned from developing a successful biofuel project under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2). This session will provide actionable guidance on navigating regulatory complexity, optimizing feedstock
(Solarig) • Solarig, a worldwide leader in sustainable energy solutions with a proven project record of 20 GW, is expanding its biomethane operations in Poland through its renewable gases division, Biorig. The goal is to develop and operate a portfolio of more
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) LongTC offers expert consulting in bioresource valorization, aiming to solve commercialization challenges. Principal Michael Long’s background includes leading the team that produced the world’s first gallon quantities of Algae-derived biodiesel (2011) and authoring the winning proposal
(ChiniMandi) India is likely to shift to ethanol-blended aviation fuel by mid-2027, gradually ramping it up in phases, with the addition of more than two dozen distilleries supported by federal biofuel incentives, an official familiar with the details said on Sunday,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... After decades of laboratory work, pilot plants, and demonstrations, the sector is pivoting—decisively—from invention to execution. The chemistry has been proven. The technologies have been validated. What comes next is not about breakthroughs, but
(Precedence Research/Yahoo! Finance/Globe Newswire) According to Towards Chemical and Materials Consulting ™, The global sustainable aviation fuel market was estimated to be USD 2.31 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 357.41 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Pacific Northwest is positioning itself as a premier Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) hub, leveraging over 50 million acres of woody biomass and strong policy frameworks like Washington’s Clean Fuel Standard. This guide outlines a multi-modal
by Jared White (Brownfield Ag News) Major changes to the 45Z tax credit are set to go into effect at the end of the month. Scott Irwin, ag economist at the University of Illinois, says the
(Haffner Energy) Haffner Energy announces the signing of a major strategic partnership in Canada, just weeks after unveiling its H6 product line to the public. This agreement marks a major breakthrough for the company and reverses the trend of a difficult
(NATSO/PR Newswire) NATSO, the national association representing America's travel plazas and truck stops, SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), the National Energy & Fuels Institute (NEFI) and Sustainable Advanced Biofuel Refiners (SABR) today applauded Senator
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Oman, IFC – International Finance Corporation is collaborating with LanzaTech to support the development of Oman’s first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) plant. The collaboration will aim to assess key technical and financial aspects of the groundbreaking
(Teagasc) Teagasc today, December 11th, announced the publication of a landmark research report assessing the potential for agriculture-based anaerobic digestion (AD) to support Ireland’s growing biomethane industry. The report, produced under the FLEET Project (Farm Level Economic, Environmental and Transport Modelling of
(Topsoe) • Topsoe has been chosen to deliver advanced Solid Oxide Electrolyzer Cell (SOEC) technology, consuming 120MW green power for Carbon Neutral Fuels’ e-SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) project called Project Starling in Workington, UK. The plant is expected to produce 25,000 metric tons of e-SAF per
(Clean Energy Technologies) Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: CETY) (“CETY” or the “Company”), a clean energy technology company delivering scalable solutions in power generation, storage, waste-to-energy, and heat-to-power, today (December 10, 2025) announced a dedicated HTAP™ based platform designed for integration with
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... ANVIL Not… beer? A.D. Nope. Biogas. Renewable methane. Think of it like this: Tastes great to the markets: new contracts, new plants, new revenue — Germany building upgrading units like they’re offensive lines. Less filling for the planet: lower CI, lower methane, lower
(Biofuels International) As the world transitions to renewable energy, biofuel production plays a vital role in reducing carbon emissions and driving sustainable energy solutions. However, the shift to greener operations also comes with its own set of challenges. While biofuel producers work
(European Biogas Association) The European Biogas Association (EBA) today (December 10, 2025) unveils the 15th edition of its Statistical Report, the landmark annual publication offering the most comprehensive assessment of biogas and biomethane markets in Europe. The 2024–2025 dataset underscores the
(BNDES News Agency (Google Translation)) With resources from BNDES Mais Inovação, FS will store underground the CO2 produced in the manufacture of corn ethanol in Lucas do Rio Verde (MT). -- The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has approved R$ 384.3 million to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Montana Renewables is aggressively scaling, having reached a 45 million gallon per year SAF run rate in 2024, with plans to hit 150 million gallons by 2026. As a joint venture between Calumet and Warburg Pincus,
(Biofuels Digest) As the aviation industry accelerates its push toward net-zero, the role of advanced catalysis in enabling sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production is becoming increasingly critical. Ketjen, a global leader in refinery catalyst solutions, is committed to help its customers in
by David Priestman (Logistics Business) Grangemouth-based Scottish green chemical producer Celtic Renewables has partnered with LogChain, a digital supply chain and logistics software developer, to make international shipping more sustainable with the first digitalised shipment of green chemicals. Celtic used LogChain’s private
(Viet Stock) Experts and businesses are calling for a clear roadmap for E10 biofuel implementation to gradually replace traditional unleaded petrol to reduce emissions from vehicles. The Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Circular 50/2025/TT-BCT, setting out a national roadmap for adopting
(BBI International) Nominations are now open for the Groundbreaker of the Year Award, the Excellence in Bioenergy Award, and the newly introduced Women in Biomass Award The International Biomass Conference & Expo is currently accepting nominations for the Groundbreaker of the Year
Join the proBIOGAS #International Course — A Must for Anyone Involved in Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Are you a: Biogas plant operator or staff member? Farmer considering an AD facility? Government official working with biogas-related topics? Academic researcher looking for real-world insights? Investor exploring opportunities in renewable
by Danielle Pope (ABC) Innovators and farmers are calling for greater backing to help establish a domestic biofuel industry. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation estimates an Australian low-carbon fuel industry could be worth $36 billion by 2050. What's next? The federal government has established
(Grain Journal) ... Rounding out the morning, Jacqui Fatka, Lead Economist for Farm Supply and Biofuels at CoBank, provided an in-depth analysis of the evolving biofuels landscape. Her presentation covered expanding renewable diesel capacity, shifting soybean crush economics, export opportunities for
by Jenna Higgins Rose (River Cities' Reader) The Iowa Biodiesel Board today responded to the Trump administration's announcement of a $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, expressing appreciation for the support while emphasizing that long-term, market-driven policy solutions are essential to helping
by Michael Hogan (Reuters) Germany's cabinet approved a draft biofuels law on Wednesday (December 10, 2025), which will allow continued use of food and animal feed as biofuel ingredients, the environment ministry said in a statement. Germany’s programme to cut greenhouse gases includes
by David Carpintero (ePURE/Ethanol Producer Magazine) It’s the argument that wouldn’t die: the so-called “food vs. fuel” fallacy that has persisted in the global discourse on the role of biofuels in transport decarbonization. Fortunately, new research has finally driven a stake through
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... A self-evident truth for any ethanol producer, the science of fermentation makes ethanol production possible. However, today’s advanced yeast enable production to run at a scale hard to imagine 20 years ago. Today, genetically
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Road to Methanol, we go inside the technical and commercial blueprint that is redefining what’s possible at scale. Beaver Lake demonstrates how proven gasification technology, robust feedstock supply, and bankable offtake converge into a replicable model — one capable
(Abundia Global Impact Group) Abundia advances its licensing agreement by delivering site notification to Alterra Energy for the deployment of its plastics liquefactions technology at Abundia's Cedar Port Renewable Energy Complex -- Abundia Global Impact Group, Inc. (NYSE American: AGIG) ("Abundia" or
(Green Plains) All Three Nebraska Facilities Now Capturing CO2; First 45Z Payment Demonstrates Early Value -- Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRE) today announced that biogenic carbon dioxide from all three of its Nebraska facilities, Central City, Wood River, and York, is now
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Addressing the “slow build” bottleneck in biomass facilities, Forest Concepts introduces modular “Plug and Play” processing systems to accelerate deployment. Their proprietary Crumbles® technology creates uniform feedstock particles that tolerate high moisture, removing the need for
(Australian Trade and Investment Commission) Expression of Interest : The Australian Trade and Investment Commission invites leading companies to participate in a business delegation to Australia between 9 and 18 March 2026. This exclusive business delegation will bring together decision-makers from the
(Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure) Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. ("Tidewater" or the "Corporation") (TSX: TWM) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an initiative agreement (the "FCC Initiative Agreement") with the Government of British Columbia that will provide Tidewater with BC
(Nopetro Energy/PR Newswire) The first-of-its-kind facility on Florida's west coast will turn waste into clean fuel for local trucks and buses, create jobs, drive lasting economic and environmental benefits -- Nopetro Energy, a vertically-integrated producer, distributor and operator of natural gas solutions
(HAM Group) Gas station located on AP-2, Km 86, direction Barcelona – Lleida -- HAM Group inaugurates a new EDUX service station for liquefied natural gas and compressed natural gas in the Monegros Service Area. It is located in Candasnos, Huesca, on the
(Novonesis/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Novonesis proudly introduces its latest industrial yeast advancement to the Innova platform of biosolutions for the biofuels industry. Innova Nitro follows the recent success of Innova Eclipse and Eclipse-L launches, continuing to solidify Novonesis as the ethanol industry’s
(YouControl Market Blog (Google Translation)) Formation of the bioethanol market in Ukraine: potential and benefits -- The modern world is actively switching to renewable energy sources, and bioethanol is attracting special attention as an ecological alternative to gasoline. This fuel has a
by Alejandro Flores García (El Canal (Google Translation)) The newly launched Energy Transition Plan for the Catalan venue foresees a public-private investment of 1.7 billion euros until 2040 through 150 actions -- The Port of Barcelona presented its new Energy Transition
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This guide argues that Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is more financially viable for passengers than often perceived. Data presented by aireg shows that meeting ReFuelEU mandates—which rise to 70% by 2050—would increase ticket costs for a
by Joanna Plucinska and Olivia Le Poidevin (Reuters) SAF production not meeting expected volumes, says IATA's Willie Walsh; SAF currently 0.3% of global jet fuel usage, projected 0.7% by 2025; Airlines blame producers for high SAF prices, insufficient production The global airline industry is
(The Dong-a Ilbo) ... In the late 19th century, after gasoline-powered engines were invented, Rudolf Diesel set out to create an engine that could run not only on gasoline, which was in short supply at the time, but also on a
by Motoko Hasegawa (Argus Media) Japanese refiner Idemitsu and trading house Kanematsu have started supplying biofuel mixed with fatty acid methyl ester (Fame) for oceangoing ships, to help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the maritime sector, the companies said today. In
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Thirty-three students from Triton High School’s Integrated Science class toured Al-Corn Clean Fuel today to learn about ethanol production. “Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association was pleased to welcome Triton High School’s Integrated Science class to our producer member, Al-Corn Clean Fuel. Tours like these give
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) A group of students from Minnesota State University, Mankato’s agroecology class visited Guardian Energy yesterday, the fifth time the class has toured the plant to learn about ethanol production in the last seven years. “We’re always delighted to welcome
(Seoul National University) - Water purification and hydrogen generation achieved simultaneously via nanoelectrokinetic ion concentration polarization; - Promising for use in infrastructure-limited environments such as disaster sites, spacecraft, and military operations; - Published in Communications Materials, an international journal in materials science Seoul
(Fuel Cells Works) • Brussels grants PCI/PMI status to 100 hydrogen and electrolyser projects, unlocking access to multi-billion-euro funding and fast-tracked permitting. • Part of a wider push to modernise energy networks and cut dependence on fossil fuels, with hydrogen forming
by Jason Arunn Murugesu (BBC) BP has pulled out of building a hydrogen plant on Teesside following a row over whether the site would be better suited to housing a data centre instead. A government decision on whether the plant at Teesworks in
(DevvStream/Business Wire) Combination integrates carbon-credit origination expertise with U.S.-produced, lower-cost carbon-negative fuels to meet growing global demand; Southern secures a $402 million bond allocation from the Louisiana Community Development Authority in support of its flagship biomass-to-fuel facility; Southern makes initial PIPE Investment in
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) SunGas deploys the proven UGAS® S1000 biomass gasification technology to transform forest residues into low- to negative-carbon fuels. The S1000 efficiently processes biomass to high-purity syngas, achieving greater than 97% overall carbon conversion. The flagship Beaver
by Ella Nethersole (Aviation Week) Egypt has moved a step closer to establishing its first commercial-scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant after Shell signed a long-term agreement to purchase SAF from Green Sky Capital, a regional renewable-fuel development platform. The agreement is expected
(U.S. Grains & Bioproducts Council) The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) recently escorted reporters from weekly Japanese business journals and other influential outlets on a tour of the U.S. biofuel value chain, with a focus on ethanol’s application as a
by Sue Retka Schill (BBI International) Special EPM Podcast Series hosted by Sue Retka Schill featuring the new book: Ethanol—a Hemispheric History For the Future of Biofuels. This episode dives into the similarities and differences between ethanol in Brazil and the
(SIA) The 8th edition of the European Biomethane Benchmark reveals sustained growth in the biomethane sector, in a context of expanding renewable energies and an evolving regulatory framework. The biomethane sector in Europe continues its strong growth momentum, with more than 1,500
(Roundtable for Sustainable Biomaterials) Developed in partnership with World Energy and shaped by a broad, global consultation, this new framework recognises long-term environmental attribute certificate (EAC) offtake agreements and provides a credible demand signal to support financing for SAF production Geneva, Switzerland 4December 2025 – The Roundtable
(GEODIS) GEODIS, a global leader in transport and logistics, has announced the launch of the region’s first cross-border trucking operation to be powered by Neste MY Renewable Diesel™, marking a major milestone in the decarbonization of its regional road network. The pilot
(Darling Ingredients) Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) today (December 4, 2025) announced an agreement to sell approximately $60 million of production tax credits to a corporate buyer. These credits were generated under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) by the company’s Diamond Green
(Green Finance Institute/Globe Newswire) Willis Sustainable Fuels UK Limited (“WSF”), a subsidiary of Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC”) and the Green Finance Institute (“GFI”), an independent advisor to governments and investors, have announced a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Project
(Concawe) Report no. 10/25: Advanced biofuels are expected to play a key role in the decarbonisation of the European transport sector, particularly in hard-to-abate segments such as aviation, maritime transport, and heavy-duty road vehicles. To support the EU’s climate neutrality objectives
by Shri Suresh Gopi (Minister of State in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas/Lok Sabha/The Impressive Times) The Government had notified the “Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN (Jaiv Indhan- Vatavaran Anukool fasal awashesh Nivaran) Yojana” 2019, amended in 2024, with the objectives to
(Greenlyte Carbon Technologies) Greenlyte Carbon Technologies is inaugurating the worldwide first LiquidSolar SNG plant in Duisburg, marking a decisive step from development towards industrial production of synthetic fuels (e-fuels). This milestone positions Greenlyte as a technology leader for innovative, competitive new
by Shubhayan Bhattacharya (NDTV Profit/MSN) India will use at least 5% blended biofuel in foreign flights by 2030 to meet international carbon emissions standards, the government said on Monday (December 1, 2025). Sustainable aviation fuel or SAF has been slowly gaining prominence
(Gena Solutions) Selected highlights from GENA’s Project Navigator Methanol: As of November, GENA tracks 270 plants and projects with a total capacity of 56.3 Mt by 2030: 134 e-methanol (23.3 Mt), 118 biomethanol (21.8 Mt), and 18 low-carbon methanol (11.2 Mt). Five projects were
by Krista Swanson (National Corn Growers Association) ... The ethanol industry has made significant gains in efficiency to extract more products and value out of each bushel of corn. Considering roughly one-third of U.S. corn is used for ethanol, such efficiency
by Prabhudatta Mishra (The Hindu Business Line) Auto industry, the government, and other stakeholders believe that flex fuel vehicles are the way forward: Vikram Gulati, country head and Executive Vice President (corporate affairs), Toyota Kirloskar Motor -- The automobile industry and ethanol
by May Angel (Reuters/World Energy News) Plinio Nastari of the agribusiness consultancy Datagro said that the growing demand for ethanol should be used to ensure that corn is not used as a feedstock in the production of biofuels. Since the turn
by Kellan Heavican (Brownfield Ag News) The world’s largest biofuel producer says creating more demand for ethanol could be the fastest way to improve the sluggish ag economy. Doug Berven with POET says it’s more sustainable than a financial assistance package.
(Forest Data Network) Consideration of proposed Wisconsin state legislation that would approve $210 million in financing for a sustainable aviation fuel refinery in Hayward, Wisconsin, was launched at the meeting of the Wisconsin Council on Forestry on November 18. The legislation would
(EurActiv) Europe’s energy giants are seeking to harness the potential of agricultural residues to increase the use of biofuel -- As Europe races to decarbonise transport, biofuels are taking on renewed strategic importance. The European Commission has just published a bioeconomy strategy which recommends
( Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University/Biomass Magazine) A new study from researchers at the University of Western Australia and Universitas Brawijaya has found that adding biochar to advanced food waste recycling systems can significantly increase the clean energy yields of hydrogen
(European Commission) Today (November 26, 2025), the Commission adopted a new Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy, charting a way forward to build a clean, competitive and resilient European economy. By using renewable biological resources from land and sea and providing
by Solomon Tekle Rikitu* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Taiwan’s 2050 net-zero target has catalyzed rapid developments in renewable fuels and carbon management technologies. This survey synthesizes the most recent landscape of renewable fuel pathways, carbon capture/storage/utilization (CCS/CCU) initiatives, life-cycle performance, markets and
(TotalEnergies) TotalEnergies, TES, Osaka Gas, Toho Gas, and ITOCHU have signed a Joint Development and Operating Agreement, granting the Japanese companies a combined 33.3% stake in the Live Oak project — a large-scale facility to produce electric natural gas (e-NG) also
(News from the States) A district court judge on Tuesday (December 2, 2025) sided with a landowner group and found a North Dakota law related to underground storage of carbon dioxide to be unconstitutional. The ruling from Northeast Judicial District Judge Anthony Swain Benson
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... For more than a decade now, two far-flung friends—Denmark’s Novonesis and Australia’s MicroBioGen—have been working together like Woody and Buzz on their best day. And let me tell you: they haven’t just changed the yeast
by Paul Menser (Idaho National Laboratory) Turning materials like wood chips, crop residues and municipal solid waste into fuels and chemicals is important for our country’s energy independence. Over the past two decades, the U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office laid
(Expander Energy) Expander Energy Inc. (“Expander”) is pleased to announce that a letter of intent has been signed with East Fraser Fiber Co. Ltd. (“East Fraser”) to secure the required biomass feedstock and land for the Mackenzie Biofuel Project, a proposed Biomass
(NEG8 Carbon) Irish Direct Air Capture (DAC) company, NEG8 Carbon, has signed a contract for Phase 1 of a major project in the UK to develop large-scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (eSAF) production using a low-carbon energy source. This paves the way
(Verso Energy/Biobased Diesel Daily) Verso Energy announced Nov. 17 its selection of Rely to deliver the front-end engineering design (FEED) for the DEZiR electro sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) project in Petit-Couronne, Normandie, France. This step follows the memorandum of understanding signed earlier
(U.K. Trade Remedies Authority) The TRA has proposed a countervailing measure on USA HVO biodiesel imports and has terminated its parallel dumping investigation. -- The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has published its Statement of Essential Facts on imports of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) biodiesel from
by P.R. Lockhart and John Moritz (CT Mirror) Inside a green metal-clad building in the Port of New Haven, a kind of modern day alchemy is at work, turning used cooking oil into fuel capable of powering trucks and heating homes. Within
by Blake Jackson (Wisconsin Ag Connection) Wisconsin soybean leaders travel to Washington to share the importance of clean fuel and the growing role of soy-based biofuels in the nation’s energy future. Their main goal is to show how renewable fuels
(Waga Energy) We have signed a US$180M 4-year senior debt facility1 to boost our landfill gas (LFG) to renewable natural gas (RNG) platform in the United States, with Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB) and HSBC Asset Management
(iNFRA Agency) Petrobras supplied three Transpetro ships with bunker fuel ("bunker oil") containing 24% renewable content. The operation took place between November 10th and 17th at Tebar (São Sebastião Waterway Terminal), on the north coast of São Paulo, considered the
(Hydron Energy/PR Newswire) Hydron Energy Inc. announced today (December 1, 2025) that it has received funding from NGIF Accelerator to support demonstration of its INTRUPTor™ solution for single stage low-cost landfill biogas upgrading at the Bailey Landfill in Chilliwack, B.C., Canada.
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) iMicrobes presents a highly compelling claim: producing net-zero, cost-advantaged acrylic acid from ethanol, overcoming historical cost barriers in biobased materials. Their novel finding is a simplified, scalable downstream processing route leading to an average gross profit margin of
(Aemetis/Globe Newswire) Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural gas and biofuels company, announced today that the Authority To Construct air permits have been issued by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District for the mechanical vapor recompression (MVR) energy
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) As its 65-acre solar field hums along providing half of its power needs, Redfield Energy operates business as usual. The system, situated next to the plant, is seamless, with no flickers or interruptions. ... Installation of
(BNamericas) Biofuels will have a prominent role in Petrobras’ energy transition area in the coming years, while solar and wind generation will advance more slowly in the oil company’s portfolio. On Friday (November 28), the state-run firm’s director of energy transition and sustainability,
by Solomon Tekle Rikitu* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Ethiopia’s biofuel sector offers substantial potential for enhancing energy security, mitigating climate change, and supporting rural development. Existing initiatives, including household biogas and small-scale liquid biofuels, demonstrate environmental and health benefits, yet expansion is
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) “U.S. is not where things are happening.” “Policy uncertainty.” “National Security” “Not replacing petroleum; complementing it.” “Not an alternative to electric vehicles (EVs); complementing them.” “Persistence.” “Hurdles.” “Syngas” “Bankability.” “AI” “In Nature, There Is
(Statesman News Service) The agreement intended to fast-track coordination between Oil India and urban local bodies for the commissioning of Compressed Biogas plants in a time-bound manner. -- The Odisha government on Tuesday (November 25, 2025) signed an agreement with the
by Saifulbahri Ismail and Marcel Pereira (Channel News Asia) Selling used cooking oil has become a side income for residents near Indonesia’s largest refinery, a vital supply link in the nation’s sustainable aviation fuel plans. CILACAP, Indonesia: Indonesia’s state-owned energy company Pertamina is ramping up
(ChiniMandi/AgriInsite) Indonesia’s biofuel sector is being urged to make better use of a large surplus of molasses, an often underutilized by-product of sugarcane, that could significantly raise domestic ethanol output, reports Indonesia Business Post. According to the Indonesian Association of Spirit and
by Michael Barnard (Clean Technica) The story of the United States corn ethanol industry is a story about a sector that grew rapidly under a very specific set of policy, technology and market conditions. It filled a gap when gasoline demand
(HAM Group) The facility will be located in the Ñuble region, Chile -- HAM Group and HAM Chile, in partnership with Empresas Lipigas, they have inaugurated in the Ñuble region their first Bio-LNG (renewable liquefied natural gas) upgrading and production plant in South America. This
by Caitlin Clark (Texas A&M Unversity Stories) The process uses water and pressure to remove carbon dioxide from emissions at half the cost of current methods. -- A new, low-cost method for capturing carbon dioxide emissions from power plants and industrial facilities relies
(Bioéthanol France/ePURE) Thanks to the commitment of all E85 fuel distributors in France, the milestone of 4,000 E85 filling stations nationwide has just been reached. Today, nearly 42% of French service stations are equipped with E85, the renewable fuel that favours
(European Federation for Transport and Environment (T&E)) T&E commissioned ERM to carry out a study looking at CO2 transportation for e-fuels production in Europe T&E commissioned the consultancy ERM to look at the critical role of CO2 sourcing and transport infrastructure for e-fuels production in Europe. They
(Carlsquare) Carlsquare advised SEFE Securing Energy for Europe GmbH on the sale of its subsidiary SEFE Mobility GmbH to biogeen GmbH, a leading German producer of biogas and biomethane. The transaction strengthens biogeen’s downstream footprint and supports SEFE’s strategic focus on
(The Odessa Journal) Ukrainian industrial company Interpipe continues to strengthen its position in the European market for products used in “green” technology facilities. In November, the company completed the supply of line pipes for a promising energy project focused on producing
(Fusion Fuel/Globe Newswire) Fusion Fuel Green PLC (NASDAQ: HTOO) (“Fusion Fuel” or the “Company”), a leading provider of full-service energy engineering, advisory, and utility solutions, today announced that its subsidiary, Bright Hydrogen Solutions Ltd (“BrightHy Solutions”), a leading engineering and advisory
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Gevo’s compelling focus is on Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) SAF, asserting it has the most competitive cash cost of production compared to HEFA. Their ambitious claim is validated by the Gevo North Dakota site, featuring a wholly-owned, operational proprietary
by Kellie Nault (Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences) Research explores sustainable aviation fuel from municipal solid waste -- A new study finds that sustainable aviation fuel made from municipal solid waste could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80-90% compared with traditional
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) A 5-million-gallon-per-year (mgy) biodiesel plant in Dublin, Georgia, two-and-a-half hours southeast of Atlanta, is scheduled to be sold at public auction Dec. 2. The SME Dublin LLC plant was built by Smisson-Mathis Energy, a joint venture
(Masdar) • Signing of agreement follows successful completion of study to demonstrate viability of developing large-scale Waste-to-SAF initiative in Abu Dhabi Project will convert approximately 500,000 tons of biomass and urban solid waste per year into SAF via waste gasification Project will utilize
(Fuel Cells Works) The German company Hy2gen has secured a strategic site in Vihreäsaari, at the Port of Oulu in northern Finland, for the development of a new facility to produce renewable hydrogen and synthetic fuels. They are used for
(Denali) Collaboration connects industry leadership with local innovation to turn food waste into community impact -- Denali, the nation’s leading and largest recycler of food and organic materials, today announced a new partnership with Green Era, a community recycler of packaged food
(University of Bayreuth) An international research team led by the University of Bayreuth has developed an innovative method for producing green hydrogen directly from seawater – without the use of additional reagents. The researchers report their groundbreaking findings in the prestigious
(Celtic Renewables) Celtic Renewables is moving forward with plans to build a new industrial-scale green chemical production plant in Grangemouth. It has appointed engineering design consultancy Allen Associates, part of the Forsyths Group of companies, to undertake extensive work to finalise the
(Baleària) The eNomad system, developed by Methanol Reformer, will allow the production of renewable hydrogen from methanol to generate auxiliary electrical power. -- This is a pioneering project in Europe, which will turn the ferry that connects Ibiza and Formentera into a
by Fabrício Julião (CNN Brazil Money) During the Eloos event, organized by Itatiaia in partnership with CNN Brasil, Magda Chambriard stated that it is necessary to increase primary energy consumption by at least 60% by 2050. Petrobras President Magda Chambriard said on Monday (24)
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Linde offers compelling, fully integrated onsite gas solutions vital for renewable fuels, including hydrogen for HEFA and Alcohol-to-Jet processes. The most ambitious finding is the VITRON-C Advanced Centrifugal Design for oxygen production, covered by nine patents. This novel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... I stepped off in Oroville, California. ... People here hadn’t quit. ... The County Planning Office .... ... “Recarbonization,” she said. “Not getting rid of carbon. Replacing fossil-based carbon with carbon that already belongs to the cycle. Waste carbon. Forest
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