by Shadia Nasralla (Reuters) BP has stopped work on its Rotterdam biofuels plant, a company spokesperson said on Monday, marking the latest in a string of abandoned biofuels projects by oil companies such as BP and Shell in the face of weak
(CapCO2 Solutions) CapCO₂ Solutions is reimagining the role of CO₂—not as waste, but as a valuable input fueling a carbon-free future. By converting emissions into essential fuels and chemicals, we provide clean energy and bio-material solutions while opening new revenue
by Joshua Haiar (South Dakota Searchlight) Supporters of South Dakota’s law barring the use of eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelines are pushing back after North Dakota’s attorney general suggested his state might challenge the measure in court. In an interview published Thursday, Fargo
(Sustainable Agribusiness Forum) At the end of last year, IEA Bioenergy developed a report on biogas and biomethane production, the use of biogas and other anaerobic digestion products, political and financial conditions, as well as innovative projects in the member countries of the
We are pleased to invite you to join the online event aimed at presenting the team’s research — the final Analytical Note №3 “Advanced Biomethane Production from Microalgae Harvested on the Digestate of Biogas Plants in Ukraine”. During the webinar, experts
(UABIO) We have prepared material on one of the sections of Analytical Note No. 2: Advanced biomethane production from ligno-cellulose materials, which contains the actual experience and case studies selected by our experts for this document. These facilities demonstrate significant progress over
(UABio) We have prepared a review of the IEA Bioenergy report “Identification and assessment of sustainability effects associated with biogas solutions”, which explores the multifaceted role of biogas in promoting a circular and sustainable bioeconomy. Here are the main findings of the document. Biogas, produced
(Gevo) Gevo’s carbon business expands, enabling a consistent new revenue source for Gevo, and strengthens Biorecro’s BECCS project portfolio with an in-operation project. -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) announced today (September 18, 2025) that its subsidiary, Net-Zero Richardton, LLC, has signed a
(Fleet Transport) The Government public consultation on the review of exempted development has recently closed. The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) submitted proposals, on behalf of members, for both biogas/biomethane and biomass developments that should be included in the exempted development regulation
(Velocys/PR Newswire) Altalto (Immingham) Limited, owned by Velocys, today (September 8, 2025) announced it has been awarded funding from the UK Department for Transport's Advanced Fuels Fund to progress the Basic Engineering Design of its flagship waste-to-SAF facility. The award enables Altalto
(EcoPHA Biotech/Medianet) Key Facts: Federal Government launches $1.1 billion ten-year Cleaner Fuels Program to boost low-carbon liquid fuel production in Australia; EcoPHA developing world's first integrated process to produce both renewable biofuels and marine-biodegradable bioplastics from Pongamia oil; Project could contribute $1 billion to
(oneworld Management Company/PR Newswire) Led by cornerstone investors Alaska Airlines, American Airlines; with IAG, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines from oneworld alliance, and Singapore Airlines as part of initial $150M fund close -- oneworld BEV Fund aims to identify, enable and
(Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg) FAU researchers develop process for sustainable on-site production -- In future, it could become easier to manufacture methanol from biomass decentrally on site. Researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) are proposing a method with which raw and waste materials from plants
by Gunjan Dev Sarma (Assam Tribune) NRL explores ethanol-to-jet fuel option as biorefinery stabilises; refinery expansion nears 81% completion -- Numaligarh Refinery Limited, which launched the country’s first biorefinery to produce fuel-grade ethanol from bamboo biomass, has not ruled out the possibility
(Clean Energy Fuels) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE) has announced it has broken ground on three renewable natural gas (RNG) production facilities under its development agreement with Maas Energy Works. These projects span six dairies located in South Dakota, Georgia, Florida and
by Cami Koons (Iowa Capital Dispatch) Summit Carbon Solutions has filed a petition to amend its pipeline permit with the Iowa Utilities Commission. The petition, filed on Monday (September 15, 2025), requests route and pipe-size modifications to add an ethanol plant to the
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) Summit Announces Landowner Incentives, Money for Communities on Pipeline Route -- Summit Carbon Solutions said it is ready to put its money where its mouth is when it comes to partnering with landowners along the proposed
(Balkan Green Energy News) Oil refiner Tüpraş is working on a technology for biofuel from algae and yeasts, using solar energy. The Sunfusion project involves processing into sustainable aviation fuel – kerosene – and green alternatives for vessels. It received EU
by Richard Winterbourne (Haush) The companies intend to speed up the development of cost-competitive fuels in Europe with technology, local relationships, market and regulatory knowledge. Gevo, Inc. and HAUSH Ltd., a European-based leader in renewable energy projects, have entered into an agreement to explore
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... By 1958, when the first commercial jets touched down at Honolulu, Hawaiʻi was no longer faraway paradise but weekend escape. Tourism boomed, jobs multiplied, and with them came dependence: on imported oil, on air routes
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Sept. 12 released a proposed rule to end the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. If finalized, the proposal would remove reporting obligations for most large facilities, all fuel and industrial gas suppliers, and
by Erin Krueger (Biomas Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Sept. 16 released a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) that considers several options for reallocating Renewable Fuel Standard renewable volume obligations (RVOs) waived under the small refinery exemption (SRE) program. The SNPRM
(Trade Arabia News Service/Zawya) Ensures cleaner combustion with very low sulfur and aromatic hydrocarbon content -- Lootah Biofuels, a Dubai-based leader in clean energy, today announced the launch of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the UAE market, making it one of the
by Thomas Funke (SA Canegrowers/Business Day) Unlocking opportunities requires targeted policy support and a regulatory environment that ensures investment certainty -- ... One of the most promising opportunities to offset these negative pressures lies in building a domestic biofuels industry using sugar
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) continues to expand worldwide. Data from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), as of the end of August, indicate that if all 472 announced production
by Aida Čučuk (Offshore Energy) Polish energy company Hynfra has signed a framework agreement with the Government of Mauritania for a $1.5 billion green ammonia project in Nouakchott. -- It is understood that the investment foresees the construction of an integrated facility that
(World Bank) The World Bank Board of Directors approved a new operation to support the green hydrogen strategy of Companhia de Desenvolvimento do Complexo Industrial e Portuário do Pecém (Pecém Industrial and Port Complex Company – CIPP) and the Government of Ceará.
(American Gas Association/Biomass Magazine) The American Gas Foundation released a comprehensive new report detailing the availability, cost and emissions reduction potential of U.S. renewable natural gas (RNG) resources on Thursday (July 10, 2025). The analysis, developed in partnership with ICF, provides
(international Air Transport Association/Biofuels International) In the UK, Jet2.com began using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on flights from Bristol Airport earlier this year. The airline purchased over 300 tonnes of SAF from Q8Aviation, which has been used to add a 1% SAF
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The National Research Council Canada innovates in clean energy, converting wet organic wastes via combined bio and thermochemical processes. A key approach integrates Hydrothermal Carbonization (HTC) with Anaerobic Digestion (AD), bypassing energy-intensive drying. Case studies show this enhances biogas
(Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels/Biobased Diesel Daily) Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels, developer of a U.S.-based sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project using woody biomass as feedstock, announced in July what it is calling “a breakthrough financing structure” that removes a longstanding barrier in the
(Luxaviation) Pioneering the Future of Sustainable Private Aviation -- Sustainable Skies on the Horizon: Luxaviation and IdunnH2 Join Forces Luxembourg / Reykjavik - Luxaviation Group, one of the world’s largest private aviation operators, has entered a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with
by Soumya Chatterjee and Zia Haq (Hindustan Times) Work on to achieve a 10% biodiesel goal under fuel-blending programme, said Gadkari -- Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday dismissed criticism over the rollout of 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20),
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Canada, Wanagekong-Biiwega’iganan Clean Energy Corporation (WBCEC) is leveraging a unique Indigenous-led and industry-supported consortium to develop cutting-edge biomass-to-renewable fuels facilities across Northern Ontario. The ten communities who jointly own 80% of WBCEC include the First Nations
(Hapag-Lloyd) Agreement supports Hapag-Lloyd’s decarbonization journey and end-to-end transformation of the freight value chain; Multi-year commitment adds to the growing momentum in the adoption of renewable marine fuels Hapag-Lloyd and Shell Western LNG B.V. (Shell) have signed a multi-year agreement for the supply
by Mary Rossiter (Flogas) Flogas, a DCC plc business and Nephin sign landmark offtake deal – the first of its kind and largest to date in Ireland; Nephin is developing three state-of-the-art anaerobic digestion (AD) plants, the initial projects in their development pipeline
(Provectus Biofuels/NewsFile) Provectus Biofuels Inc. (the "Company" or "Provectus") today (September 11, 2025) announced the Company has signed a non-binding letter of intent with a regional Alberta airport that sets out indicative terms under which both parties intend to negotiate a definitive
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Sen. Chuck Grassley on Sept. 10 called the U.S. Treasury Department’s planned May 2026 release of proposed 45Z clean fuel production credit regulations “unacceptable” and stressed the importance of timely 45Z guidance to two Treasury
by Fernando C. Hernandez (Journal of Petroleum Technology) With Brazil enacting South America’s first carbon capture and storage (CCS) law, this article examines the technical and regulatory architecture required to scale CCS deployment and provides exclusive insight into Brazil’s accelerating CCS landscape. The
by Randhir Patil (Bio Energy Times) In a major boost for renewable energy research, the Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, Kinoka Feo, on Monday presented a cheque of K200,000 to Pacific Adventist University (PAU) to support its biodiesel research
by Avadhut Kharade (Free Press Journal) As per the complaint, the company lured hundreds of persons, including farmers, entrepreneurs, and professionals, into investing in its purported bio-fuel and bio-CNG projects, promising massive returns and government-backed support. Mumbai: Investors from Mumbai and rural Maharashtra were
(Brazil Ministry of Mines and Energy (Google Translation)) The document presents projections on the supply and demand of biofuels in Brazil, in a scenario of strengthening the fair and inclusive energy transition. -- This Monday (09/08), the Biofuels Offer Notebook was launched , an
(NTT DATA Corporation (Google Translation)) NTT DATA Corporation (NTT DATA) and FATHOPES ENERGY HOLDING PTE LTD (FATHOPES ENERGY), a Malaysian company that operates a waste cooking oil collection business, are collaborating on the joint development of a waste cooking oil collection support application
(Princeton Digital Group) Princeton Digital Group (PDG) , Asia Pacific's leading data center provider, today announced a strategic partnership with Pertamina Patra Niaga to roll out Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as a replacement for diesel fuel across its Indonesian operations. This milestone
(Global Maritime Forum) A new insight brief published today by the Global Maritime Forum highlights Kenya’s potential in the production and use of zero-emission fuels for the shipping industry. The report titled ‘Powering clean shipping: Kenya in the global power-to-x economy’
by Holly Jessen (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The federal regulation that requires ethanol producers to blend a small amount of denaturant with their pure biofuel prior to shipping has been in place for more than a hundred years and is deeply entrenched
by Byun Hye-jin (The Korea Herald) With China pulling back exports, Korea has opening to fill rising demand from Europe, North America, Japan -- Once a heavy importer of biofuels and raw materials for its renewable energy transition, South Korea is rapidly emerging
(IEA Bioenergy Task 40) The focus of Task 40 in this triennium has been on the development and design of efficient, economically viable, and low-risk (bankable) value chains to support a larger deployment of sustainable biomass for energy, for biobased chemicals
(Johnson Matthey) JM/bp’s FT CANS™ and Honeywell UOP’s FT Unicracking™ technologies will help produce SAF from abundantly available forest thinnings, addressing feedstock availability challenges; USA BioEnergy’s facility is expected to produce 65 million gallons of responsibly sourced biobased fuels per year once fully operational. London, UK, Sept.
(The Transport Project/Biomass Magazine) Last calendar year marked the fifth consecutive year that commercial fleets in the State of California fueled by bio-CNG (renewable natural gas, or RNG) achieved a carbon-negative transportation outcome, according to a report released today by The Transport Project and RNG Coalition alongside
by Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters/Yahoo! Finance) The White House is considering a plan that would require large oil refineries to cover around half or less of the biofuel blending requirements recently waived for smaller facilities, according to three sources familiar with the
(American Biogas Council) Recommendations call for recognizing full carbon-reduction value of biogas -- The American Biogas Council (ABC), with the Let Green Gas Count Coalition, announced today recommendations that allow corporate greenhouse gas reporting in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG-P) to recognize the full
(ePURE) Independently certified data from European producers show significant production of food and feed along with sustainable biofuel in 2024, highlighting strategic importance of domestic ethanol biorefineries -- European ethanol biorefineries produced more food and animal feed than fuel in 2024, according
by Florence Tan (Reuters) Southeast Asia is positioned to export biofuels to other markets such as Europe as production capacity exceeds demand in the region, a senior executive with Malaysian state oil and gas company Petronas said on Wednesday (September 10,
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) Forty-two members of Congress including the entire Texas delegation are pressing on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to draw back on proposed volumes in the latest Renewable Fuel Standard rule and on plans to reallocate
(Haffner Energy) Haffner Energy, a leading solid biomass-to-clean fuels solutions provider, and Luxaviation Group, a leading global operator in the business aviation sector, are strengthening their partnership with a non-exclusive 15-year offtake agreement in Europe with fixed SAF volume and price
by Noopur Jain (AZO CleanTech) In a recent article published in Green Energy and Intelligent Transportation, researchers emphasize the integration of advanced computational techniques—specifically deep learning and artificial neural networks (ANNs)—to accelerate biodiesel research. By harnessing the predictive capabilities of deep learning, scientists
(Clean Refineries) Revolutionary Technology Integration Creates First-of-Its-Kind Carbon-Negative Refinery System Across North America -- Green Fuels Operating (GFO), a subsidiary of Clean Refineries Inc., and Eden Carbon Solutions Pty Ltd announced today (August 3, 2025) a groundbreaking partnership that will transform how
(Greenlyte) Technological innovation in North Rhine-Westphalia: atmospheric CO₂ and green hydrogen will become PtL fuel; Projected production capacity of around 150 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel per year; Market leader Eurowings plans exclusive purchase; Greenlyte intends to complete SAF real-world laboratory at Düsseldorf Airport
(Greenlyte) Greenlyte Carbon Technologies GmbH and MB Energy Holding GmbH & Co. KG have signed a strategic landmark agreement covering the offtake of e-methanol from Greenlyte’s LiquidSolar™ facility in Marl as well as advanced offtake intentions for future projects. Just days after officially
(Clean Planet Group) Dr Andrew Odjo, CEO of Clean Planet Technologies (CPTech), and CTO of Clean Planet Energy, part of the Clean Planet Group, today unveiled the UK’s first Plastics-to-Sustainable Aviation Fuel (P2SAF) technology during a keynote speech at the prestigious
(CPM|Crown/Biobased Diesel Daily) CPM|Crown announced in early September that it has expanded its Lifecycle360™ offerings to include plant operations. With this addition, Lifecycle360 is now a suite of eight support services that help oilseed, renewable fuels and specialty-processing companies streamline and optimize
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Yale Energy Inc., a Seattle-based renewable energy company, announced Sept. 1 that it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Puyallup Tribe Enterprises to pursue a joint venture for a new biodiesel and renewable
(Port of Alicante) The Port of Alicante has taken a key step in its sustainability strategy with the launch of a Preliminary Market Consultation (PMC) to prepare for the future concession of a green hydrogen production plant. The initiative, dubbed PORTALI-H2,
by Minh Hue (The Investor) Le Xuan Huyen, deputy CEO of Petrovietnam, together with representatives from the state-owned group's member units, last week met with representatives of Brazil’s leading ethanol producer FS in Hanoi to discuss cooperation in biofuel production. At the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... That’s where Utility Global appears out of the fog, built like a runner for the long race. The company’s edge begins with technology — its eXERO™ platform, a way to produce hydrogen from off-gases and water without
by Ed White (Reuters) The Canadian government on Friday (September 5, 2025) promised hundreds of millions of dollars and less onerous regulations to boost biofuels production, which the country's agriculture minister said faces tough U.S. competition. Prime Minister Mark Carney made support
(Everfuel) Everfuel is pleased to announce that we have achieved RFNBO certification officially recognising that our hydrogen production facility, HySynergy, produces green hydrogen under the EU’s Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO) framework. Everfuel is now a Certified RFNBO Producer, setting a new
(Delta Airlines) Delta Air Lines, in collaboration with Shell and Portland International Airport (PDX), has taken delivery of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into the PDX fuel system, marking the first commercial-scale SAF uplift at PDX. This achievement not only expands Delta’s
by Randhir Patil (Bio Energy Times) Piccadily Agro Industries Ltd has unveiled an ambitious growth plan to scale up its ethanol production capacity and double its malt and barrel storage infrastructure, signalling a major strategic expansion both within India and overseas. The company,
by Violet George (Carbon Herald) The North Dakota Supreme Court has ordered a lower court to reconsider a landowners’ lawsuit over the state’s carbon dioxide storage law, a case that could ripple across carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects in the
by Rahul Koul (Indian Chemical News) India’s hydrogen and biofuels sector has made promising strides with strong policy backing and early investments, but high costs, infrastructure gaps, and regulatory hurdles remain key challenges -- India’s hydrogen and biofuels sectors are rapidly emerging
by Ignacio Costa (Topsoe/SAF Magazine) ... Coprocessing refers to the simultaneous processing of renewable and fossil feedstocks within existing refinery units, such as hydrotreaters or hydrocrackers. In this approach, renewable materials including vegetable oils, animal fats or used cooking oils are blended
by Alexei Beltyukov and Stephen Sims (Universal Fuel Technologies/SAF Magazine) ... FT processes remain more expensive than HEFA, primarily due to higher capital costs per unit of production capacity and more complex production processes. ... FT plants making SAF will produce up to 20%
by Caitlin Scheresky (SAF Magazine) On June 9-11, industry experts in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), renewable diesel and biodiesel convened in Omaha, Nebraska, for the 2025 Sustainable Fuels Summit. SFS’s nine breakout panels across the three-day conference explored various angles within the
by Katie Schroeder (SAF Magazine) A coalition in Minnesota is building the framework necessary to make the state a leader in the SAF industry across the board, developing logistics and supply chains, leveraging every possible feedstock and securing private and public support for
(China National Aviation Fuel Group (Google Translation)) On August 21st, China National Aviation Fuel (CNAFU) and Zhejiang Jia'ao Environmental Protection held a signing ceremony in Lianyungang for a capital increase and share expansion agreement for the SAF cooperation project. Ma Shiguang, Vice
by Khanh Vu (Reuters) Vietnam is planning to switch completely to ethanol-blended gasoline from next year, opening up the possibility for the Southeast Asian country to import more ethanol and corn from the United States. The Ministry of Industry and Trade has submitted
(India Ministry of Civil Aviation) Unveils SAF Feasibility Report - India’ roadmap to emerge as global leader in Sustainable Aviation Fuels Ministry of Civil Aviation, in partnership with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and with support from the European Union has
(Axens) First of its kind 100% SAF unit based on Axens’ Vegan® technology now operational in Asia -- Axens has successfully started up 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) unit at site in Asia. The facility has the capacity to entirely convert 300
(Emvolon/Business Wire) Emvolon, Inc. (Emvolon), a Massachusetts-based innovator in renewable fuel and chemical production technology, and Freepoint Commodities LLC (Freepoint), a leading global commodities merchant, today announced their intention to enter into a long-term strategic collaboration to accelerate the production
(Vanguard Renewables) “How the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework Can Power American Industry,” authored by Vanguard Renewables' CEO, Mike O'Laughlin, outlines the economic and strategic opportunity to align global maritime regulations, unlock U.S. leadership in clean fuels, and deliver $2–$3 trillion in economic value through
(BTG Bioliquids/Business Wire) BTG Bioliquids BV (BTL), a Netherlands-based leader in fast pyrolysis technology, and NanosTech Technology & Innovations Ltd. (NanosTech), a Canada-based catalyst development and manufacturing company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deliver a fully integrated solution
(Velocys) Toyo Engineering Corporation (President and CEO: Eiji Hosoi, TOYO) has been selected by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) for its initiative, “Development of Production Technologies for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), etc.”. TOYO’s proposal, “Feasibility Study on
(LanzaTech) Revolutionary technology has potential to expand feedstock for HEFA pathway for SAF, while eliminating palm oil dependency across industries -- LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA) (“LanzaTech” or the “Company”), a leader in carbon management solutions, is proud to announce an innovative
(ChiniMandi) In a landmark moment for Indo–Japanese cooperation, TruAlt Bioenergy Limited (TBL), India’s leading producer of biofuels, and Sumitomo Corporation, one of Japan’s largest integrated trading and investment groups, formally announced an ongoing discussion of a strategic bioenergy partnership during the
by Rafael Gregorio (The AgriBiz) The Japanese conglomerate is considering becoming the third partner in the energy company, alongside Cosan and Shell. The target investment amount would be R$10 billion. READ MORE Related articles Raizen Owners Said to Be in Talks to Sell
by Yeshua Ordaz (Milenio) The deputy director of the federal agency said it is possible to decarbonize airlines through the production of sustainable fuel. With the increase in the arrival of sargassum on Mexican coasts, the Mexican government is considering the creation
(BBGI (Google translation)) On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, BBGI Public Company Limited, together with the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives and Advanced Biocarbon Company Limited, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote the cultivation of microalgae for the production
by Camila Souza Ramos, Nayara Figueiredo and Fernanda Pressinott (Valor International) A sweeping operation launched yesterday (August 28, 2025) by a task force of federal and state investigators accused members of the First Capital Command (PCC) criminal organization of acquiring farmland and
(AFP/Yahoo! Finance) British oil giant Shell announced Wednesday (September 3, 2025) it has abandoned construction of one of Europe's largest biofuel plants in the Netherlands, as it focuses on its fossil fuels business. Faced with weak market conditions, the company last year
by Alisha Patil (Kings Research/Biofuels Digest) Biomethanol is quietly emerging as one of the most compelling levers in the decarbonization of both renewable chemicals and marine propulsion—a bit like cryogenic CO₂ in food processing: pragmatic, powerful, and often underappreciated. Drawing on
by Adeel Ghayur (Express Tribune) ... For Pakistan, biofuel production offers a similar opportunity, serving as both a strategic step towards achieving energy independence and a crucial measure to address the environmental challenges associated with crop residue burning. Pakistan has decades of
by Krishna (DOT News) ... “Maize DDGS is cheaper than wheat bran by about 80-100%. The milk producers additionally favor it because it has greater protein content material in comparison with bran,” mentioned Rohit Khaitan, director, Sri Shyam Agro Biotech Ltd.
(Food Business Middle East & Africa) India removes ethanol output limits, boosting biofuel blending targets while ensuring steady sugar availability for domestic demand. -- India has lifted restrictions on ethanol production from sugarcane juice, syrup, and all types of molasses for
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) China pivots from biodiesel exports to sustainable aviation fuel production amid EU trade barriers; Chinese SAF production capacity projected to reach 3.0-3.8 billion liters in 2025; Domestic biofuel consumption stagnates as China prioritizes EV over liquid biofuels for
(PNN/ANI/LastLY) ... Davangere Sugar Company Limited (DSCL) (NSE: DAVANGERE, BSE: 543267) is gearing up for a transformative phase of growth, leveraging a favourable government policy, rising ethanol demand, and deep-rooted farmer partnerships as India accelerates its transition toward cleaner fuels and
by Sam Maciag (CBC News) Domestic renewable fuel production could make producers less reliant on exports, industry expert says -- As Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe plans a trade mission to China to address recent tariffs the country imposed on Canadian canola exports, some of
(Fuels Cells Works) South Korea’s Jeonnam Province (South Jeolla) has formally applied to the national government for KRW 2.7 trillion ($1.9 billion) in state subsidies to build what it says would be the largest clean hydrogen production complex in the country,
(Fuel Cells Works) The company also has solar projects in the pipeline for around 90 megabytes of installed capacity -- Viridi RE continues with the development and construction of strategic projects in 2025 and aims at the implementation of infrastructure that allows the
(Industrial Crops and Products) • Development of a novel one-pot DES mediated pretreatment method that eliminates the need for a washing step. Investigation of enzyme kinetics to understand inhibition patterns at varying DES concentrations and biomass loading. Direct saccharification post-pretreatment minimizes uncompetitive inhibition,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Biogas systems are proven, customizable net-zero technologies, feeding biomethane into existing gas infrastructure and treating diverse wet organic wastes. They offer high operational flexibility, integrating electrical and natural gas grids, and are generally cheaper than
by Sanae Habchi and Hassan El Bari (Bioresource Technology Reports) • PSHW and FW were co-digested with hydrochar added to improve methane production. The optimal YCH4 was observed for 15 g/L of hydrochar added, with 232 % improvement. C/N ratio, hydrochar added, and HRT were the modeling parameters selected. ANN
by Hassan El Bari and Sanae Habchi (Heliyon) Vinasse, a byproduct of ethanol production from sugarcane, is a rich organic matter and poses environmental challenges due to its high pollutant content. Effective biomethane production from vinasse can mitigate its environmental impact by converting organic matter
(Southwest Gas) CPUC filing marks a milestone in meeting Senate Bill 1440 goals and reducing climate pollutants -- Victorville, CA—Southwest Gas Corporation (Southwest Gas) has submitted a procurement agreement to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) that would bring renewable natural
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) Tidewater Renewables on Aug. 14 announced its renewable diesel and renewable hydrogen (HDRD) complex in British Columbia operated at 72% of design capacity during the second quarter. The company continues to advance plans to add sustainable
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) FutureFuel Corp. on Aug. 11 releases second quarter results, confirming that its 59 MMgy biodiesel plant in Batesville, Arkansas, remains idle due to market conditions. The company expressed hope the facility will restart in late 2025
(Alaska Airlines) -- Hawaiian Airlines will blend sustainable aviation fuel on select flights between Osaka and Honolulu. -- The initiative supports Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines’ strategy to reduce carbon emissions and grow the SAF market. Hawaiian Airlines today announced it will
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) The development and use of sustainable aviation fuel is increasing in both mainland China and Hong Kong, with multiple announcements of new partnerships to advance low carbon air transport. China National Aviation Fuel Corporation (CNAF), the country’s
(Chinimandi) Japan will fund up to 60 billion yen (about $408 million) in public and private funding for a biofuel project in India that will convert bamboo biomass into automobile fuel, according to the Nikkei Asia. The move marks Japan’s largest
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) EU directives target 35 bcm renewable gas by 2030, with the Netherlands aiming for 1.1 bcm Green Gas, 0.55 bcm via gasification. This necessitates building approximately 14 (30 MWth) plants in NL and 175 across Europe
(Minnesota Department of Revenue) If you produce or blend sustainable aviation fuel, you may qualify for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Credit. The credit is available for sustainable aviation fuel sold after June 30, 2024, and before July 1, 2030, for tax years
(Bio Friends) On August 22nd, Biofriends Inc. (CEO WonJun Cho), a clean fuel and renewable energy production company, and Cheongmyeong Co., Ltd. (CEO MinSu Na), a leading K-biogas company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to build Korea's first commercial-scale biogas-based
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest)Integrating bioenergy is essential for flexible renewable energy systems, addressing increasing demands for short- and long-term flexibility, electrification support, and carbon management. Flexible bioenergy helps resolve intraday and seasonal electricity mismatches by producing storable fuels like
(Yara International ASA) BASF and Yara International ASA have jointly decided to discontinue their project to develop a low-carbon ammonia production facility with carbon capture and storage in the U.S. Gulf Coast region. This decision reflects the companies’ commitment to focus
(Expander Energy/Newswire) Expander Energy Inc. (“Expander”) and Rocky Mountain Clean Fuels Inc. (“Rocky Mountain”) are pleased to announce that a letter of intent has been signed to jointly form Wheatland Synfuels Inc. (“Wheatland”) and to acquire Rocky Mountain’s state-of-the-art Carseland Synthetic
(OCOchem/Business Wire) OCOchem, a rapidly scaling pioneer of CO2 electrolysis and conversion technologies, today (August 18, 2025) announced production partnership agreement with ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in innovative solutions from nature, to build a groundbreaking field demonstration plant using
by Prakash Jha (Bio Energy Times) Organic Recycling Systems (ORS) has achieved a major milestone in the field of Compressed Biogas (CBG) with its MethanoBoost Catalyst (MBC) receiving validation from the Sardar Swarn Singh National Institute of Bio-Energy (SSS-NIBE). The institute confirmed
(Universal Fuel Technologies) Company's Flexiforming-produced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) advances toward commercial adoption; Acceptance validates proven technical capability and production scale required for Clearinghouse qualification; Milestone positions Unifuel as a credible pathway towards 100% drop-in SAF for commercial airline adoption As the global
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) I read earlier today an assertion that SAF costs seven times as much as jet fuel, and it reminds me the world is still pretty clueless about SAF’s progress. As if the U.S. Navy’s $2.18-per-gallon order with AltAir
by Paul Ticehurst (Johnson Matthey/Energy Connects) Relying on a single feedstock for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production is not a realistic option. The amount of SAF needed for the aviation sector to meet the growing number of mandates and targets globally
by Chuck Hayes (Swagelok/Advanced Clean Tech News) The hydrogen economy is at a crucial juncture. Greater scalability for hydrogen infrastructure is needed for this promising clean energy fuel to meet its full potential, and professionals in the space are working diligently
(SOCAR) A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering cooperation in the field of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) was signed between SOCAR Turkey and Turkish Airlines at a ceremony held at Turkish Airlines Headquarters on August 13, 2025. Senior executives from both institutions attended the
by Todd Riggs (Oil & Gas Middle East) As fossil fuel reliance decreases, biofuels emerge as a key low-carbon alternative in the global energy landscape. -- ... The share of fossil fuels in the world’s energy mix has decreased from 82% in
(SAF Investor) Finnair and Hong Kong–based logistics company CN Logistics have agreed to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to cut carbon emissions from air cargo operations. As part of the agreement, CN Logistics co-funded a purchase of SAF batch with Finnair. The fuel
(Petrobras (Google Translation)) A tender has been announced for the first package of contracts for the unit to be installed at RPBC (Cubatão, SP) -- Petrobras has initiated the contracting process to build the first plant dedicated to the production of BioQAV (or SBC,
by Sam A. Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics/Biofuels Digest) The science of life at low temperatures, literally referring to cryobiology, has a number of applicable areas when considering carbon dioxide as a merchant gas. Often, this product would be sought as a USP
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Welcome aboard Flight CORSIA 101, non-stop from Fossilville to SAFtown. We’re routing you through three ICAO manuals (sustainability criteria, default LCE values, and actual LCE methodology) that arrived in their shiny 2025 versions, and we’ll get you
by Kavitha (Solar Quarter) Malaysia has marked a significant milestone in its energy transition with the launch of the Hybrid Hydro Floating Solar (HHFS) project and the Green Hydrogen Hub in Terengganu. The dual initiatives are designed to support the National
(Finnair) The pilot aims to establish a functioning ecosystem and value chain for synthetic fuel production in Finland. The EU’s sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) blending mandate creates an opportunity for Finland to become a significant producer of synthetic fuels in the
by Prakash Jha (Bio Energy Times) D&L Industries, through its subsidiary Chemrez Technologies, Inc. (CTI), is moving forward with plans to build a second biodiesel plant as it anticipates stronger demand once the government lifts the suspension on higher biodiesel blend mandates,
by Alejandro Gonzalez (Motor Finance Online) Influx of American imports reshapes petrol supply, raising questions for carmakers, retailers, and the road to E15. -- The collapse of Vivergo Fuels, announced last week after the UK government refused to provide emergency financial support, is
(Yokohama National University/Phys.Org) Centuries ago, alchemists worked furiously to convert the common metal lead to valuable gold. Today, chemists are repurposing discarded solar panels to create valuable organic compounds from carbon dioxide (CO2), a common greenhouse gas. Significantly reducing greenhouse gases in
(LG Chem) A joint venture of LG Chem and Enilive to process approximately 400,000 tons of renewable bio-feedstocks by 2027 at Korea’s first HVO/SAF facility -- LG Chem and Enilive have taken a major step toward biofuels growth by breaking ground on
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Biofuel production faces hurdles from slow technology and supply chain uncertainties. This study uses an innovative Agent-Based Modeling (ABM) approach to simulate farmer behavior and land allocation for biomass. ABMs show producer adoption impacts biorefinery supply
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... “Holmes,” I began, rustling a dispatch from Humble, Texas, “it appears the professionals are of two minds. Some declare hydrogen should be burned or blended directly in boilers, furnaces and stacks. Others swear we ought
(CapCo2) With nearly 100 people in attendance, CapCO2 Solutions, AgriEnergy Innovations, and Methylennium Energy hosted an open house and project launch in Luverne, Minnesota on August 20th. The facility will be using the ethanol “waste” CO2 on-site to produce green methanol
by GiGi Wood (Business Record) What began as a way for farmers to add value to their unused crops in the 1990s is now part of a multibillion-dollar company scaling up research at Iowa State University. In 1996, farmers at the West
(AgNewsWire) The American Coalition for Ethanol’s (ACE) 38th annual conference is being held August 20–22 at the new Canopy by Hilton in downtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This year’s theme is “Homefield Advantage,” focusing on the countless benefits ethanol delivers and how ACE
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) On August 22, 2025, EPA announced its decisions on 175 individual small refinery exemption petitions from 38 refineries seeking an exemption from their Renewable Fuel Standard obligations for the 2016–2024 compliance years. In consultation with the Department
(Unilever) Unilever is using biomethane made from palm oil waste to help lower emissions at our facility in Indonesia. Discover how we’re working to grow our business more sustainably and inspire positive change in the palm oil industry. Unilever is the first
by Cami Koons (Iowa Capital Dispatch) ... While the majority of public comment focused on the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline, for which the IUC granted a conditional permit in 2024, the pipeline was only on the agenda for an update
(Bio Clean Energy/Access Newswire) John Kaweske founder of Bio Clean Energy SA has filed a civil RICO action in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York Case # 25CV 6588 seeking approximately one billion dollars in
(Vanguard Renewables/PR Newswire) Vanguard Renewables, a leading provider of environmental services and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), has announced a commercial partnership with the CMA CGM Group (CMA CGM), a global leader in sea, land, air, and logistics solutions, designed to support
by Fábio Couto (International Valor) State-run oil company to supply locally made sustainable aviation fuel and explore new technologies -- Petrobras is preparing to launch production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a key component of its renewable energy portfolio. The state-controlled company
(UABIO) We would like to present an important and voluminous document, which was developed by a number of UABIO experts. In this analytical note, you will find all the necessary information about the production of advanced biomethane from ligno-cellulose materials. The purpose of
(Knowledge and News Network/KNN India) At Pune’s World Biofuel Day celebrations hosted by Praj Industries, Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari outlined a bold vision for India’s automotive sector. He said the industry could become the largest in the world within the next
(Team Asianet Newsable/MSN) Serious concerns have been raised by the Government of India regarding the imposition of additional levies on ethanol by the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh. The Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has urged these
by James Davey (Reuters) UK-US trade deal removed UK tariffs on US ethanol; UK government says aid would not provide value for taxpayer; AB Foods confirms closure of Vivergo plant; AB Foods says UK government decision 'deeply regrettable'; Ensus talking to government to secure ongoing
(Biofuels International) Jet Zero has announced the establishment of a 10 hectare trial plantation of Pongamia in Powlathanga, Central North Queensland. The trial plantation embraces silvopasture agroforestry, an integrated approach to combine trees, forage and livestock grazing on the same land, to enhance
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