by Sofia Morales (KFYR TV) Visitors from across the globe came to western North Dakota this week to explore a unique plant known for corn farming, ethanol production, and underground carbon storage. North Dakota agriculture is catching the eye of leaders worldwide.
by Stuart Stone (Business Green) Price of biodiesel for shipping lower than fossil fuel alternatives impacted by Iran war and Strait of Hormuz crisis -- The cost of biodiesel for shipping has sunk to an all-time-low, making the low carbon fuel cheaper
(U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space and Technology) Today (September 9, 2026), House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin and Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Rich McCormick sent letters to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris
(Arkansas State University) Arkansas State University has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) award totaling $177,108 to support research aimed at making waste-to-energy systems more efficient, sustainable, and environmentally friendly. JONESBORO – Arkansas State University has received a National Science Foundation (NSF)
(South African Government News Agency) Sasol has challenged scientists and engineers to help lower the high cost of green hydrogen and prevent promising decarbonisation technologies from remaining indefinitely confined to research laboratories. The company’s Vice-President for Fundamental Science Research, Dr Theo Mudzunga,
(ALCHEMPro) Worley has completed an ARENA-commissioned strategic advisory study to support planning for renewable hydrogen development in Australia; The work examines capital cost drivers and practical cost-reduction options for future hydrogen production and commercial viability; Its capex model has supported executive discussions
(INERATEC/Fuel Cells Works) INERATEC and Ramboll are expanding their cooperation to further develop industrial e-SAF production. The focus of the cooperation is the expansion of the ERA ONE power-to-liquid plant in Frankfurt-Höchst with an upgrading unit that will convert synthetic raw products
by Joshua A. Bickel and Alexa St. John (Los Angeles Times) ... When weather is so difficult, farmers often look for new ways to protect their crops and their bottom line. A small number are putting perennial grains in rotation to
(Infinium/PR Newswire) Methane-to-SAF pathway combines Infinium's commercially deployed advanced Fischer–Tropsch platform with electrified reforming to expand where low-carbon aviation fuel can be produced Infinium today introduced its mSAF product offering, a new methane-derived sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) platform which converts renewable natural
by Fabiano Maisonnave, Ana Mano and Leonardo Lara (Bloomberg/The Spokesman Review) For decades, Brazil’s ethanol program enjoyed broad political support, helping turn the country into a global leader in low-carbon fuels. But that consensus is being tested during a tight presidential election
(DNV) Ethanol is beginning to gain momentum as a viable option for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in shipping. A growing number of projects and technical developments are helping to move the fuel from regional discussions to global considerations. For years, ethanol sat
by Jaideep Mishra (Economic Times) Rising oil prices necessitate energy supply diversification and alternate fuel adoption. India is urging the auto industry for flexi-fuel vehicle timelines and promoting ethanol blending. Exploring iso-butanol and methanol blending offers further emission reduction and import
by Vadrevu Srinivas (Deccan Chronicle) Some speakers expressed anger that local people, in particular fisherfolk of the area as well as public representatives, including MLAs, have not been consulted about the project. The public hearing over the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) report prepared ahead
(La Derecha Dario) The agribusiness sector estimates investments exceeding USD 1 billion if the House of Representatives turns the project into law -- The National Senate gave half approval to the new regulatory framework for biofuels, an initiative promoted by La Libertad
by Jonathan Bach (The Oregonian/OregonLive) The company behind a remote southern Oregon biofuel facility is selling off its interests because it says it can’t power the plant in a cost effective way, according to a letter to Lake County commissioners. NXTClean Fuels
by Mark Hillsdon (Reuters) EU's EmpCo Directive enters force September 27 targeting greenwashing claims; Companies face fines up to 4% of annual turnover for non-compliance; Generic terms such as 'green' and 'environmentally friendly' now banned; Only third-party certified sustainability labels allowed, not self-created; Carbon offsetting
(Earthshot Prize) ZEMBA unites nearly 50 of the world’s major cargo owners, including Amazon, IKEA and Nike, into a single alliance that makes binding, multi-year commitments to zero-emission shipping, giving shipping companies the confidence to invest in cleaner vessels and fuels. Nearly
(Sasol) AFRICAN AVIATION FIRST TAKES FLIGHT -- Cape Town, South Africa – Sasol and White Desert today (September 15, 2026) announced a landmark Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) partnership, a significant milestone for African aviation and the country’s emerging lower-carbon fuels industry. Announced
(China Airlines) China Airlines, a Taiwan-based carrier, is blazing a new trail in sustainable development by participating in SkyTeam’s The Aviation Challenge (TAC) for the fifth time this year. Long-haul route Flight CI073 (Taipei-Amsterdam) was chosen as the demonstration flight for
(TÜV AUSTRIA) The transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy requires the replacement of virgin fossil carbon with renewable carbon derived from biomass, captured carbon, and recycling streams. As regulatory expectations increase, companies must not only improve product sustainability but also
by Fiona Craig (Yahoo! Finance) Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE:BAM) has agreed to invest up to $600 million in India's ACME Cleantech Ventures to support the development and construction of green ammonia and green methanol projects, the companies announced on Thursday (September
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Small and regional airports will receive sustainable aviation fuel later and at higher costs due to terminal geography and volume allocation rather than airport equipment limitations. Jet fuel consumption is geographically concentrated, with six states accounting
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... What if a project can advance toward its milestones while quietly consuming the very maneuvering room it will later need? And what if some of the things spreadsheets call inefficiency—cash reserves, schedule contingency, spare capacity,
by Rhonda Brooks (AgWeb) Starting small on less productive acres gave Whalen Farms room to learn — and eventually cut fertilizer costs across 2,000 acres. -- If you’re thinking about trying cover crops, Jay Whalen offers some advice that might sound counterintuitive:
(International Maritime Organization) The Shipboard Biofuel Blend Checklist for FAME-based biofuels has now been issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as an annex to document MEPC 85/INF.10. The checklist was developed by the IBIA Technical Working Group as part of the
by Karen Braun (Zaner Ag Hedge/Reuters) U.S. farmers have just begun harvesting another huge corn crop, following last year’s bumper harvest. But that apparent abundance in the top corn exporter masks a considerably less comfortable picture of world grain supply. Global corn
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Sept. 17 published updated Renewable Fuel Standard data, reporting that two new small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions have been filed in the past month. A total of eight SRE petitions are
(KSNB Local 4) Addressing crowds at the 2026 Husker Harvest Days, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen emphasized that the state’s agricultural future depends as much on workplace culture and relationships as it does on technological innovation and biofuel expansion. Pillen took the stage
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) American dairy producers no longer subject to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) overregulation -- Today (September 17, 2026), U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins reaffirmed the Administration’s commitment to American farmers, announcing the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s
(Moeve) -The new entity, established under their Green Molecules to Green Steel (G2G) partnership, will have both private and public funding to carry out large-scale projects that advance competitiveness and sustainability -The project focuses on green molecule-based energy sources — such
(Antara) Indonesia took a major step toward strengthening its energy security and accelerating its green transition by launching a new bioethanol development center in Tegineneng, Pesawaran Regency, Lampung. The initiative, designed to integrate agriculture, technology, and renewable energy investment, supports President Prabowo
(ANI/The Tribune) Numaligarh Refinery Limited's (NRL) bamboo-based second-generation ethanol plant has produced 2G ethanol and is currently undergoing stabilisation before moving towards commercial production and higher capacity utilisation, Oil India Limited Chairman and Managing Director and NRL Chairman Ranjit Rath
by Chris Hubbuch (Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center) Researchers use modeling to analyze economic and environmental benefits of four strategies for using energy-rich byproducts of lignocellulosic biofuel production. -- The Science: Lignocellulosic biorefineries make liquid fuels out of non-food plant material, such as
(European Federation for Transport and Environment) Now Europe must unlock e-SAF investment. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published today its Annual Technical Report on ReFuelEU Aviation (for 2025 data), providing the first full picture of the EU sustainable aviation fuel
(European Commission) On 8 September 2026, the Commission adopted a new Decision allocating EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) allowances to airlines for using sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in 2025. Under this decision, EU ETS support for SAF uptake in 2025 amounts
(Lloyd's Register) K Shipbuilding and Lloyd's Register (LR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop an ethanol-fuelled 50,000 dwt Medium Range (MR) tanker. Announced at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok, the joint development project will assess the technical feasibility, safety
(Praj/Gevo/ChiniMandi) Praj Industries Limited and US-based diversified energy company Gevo Inc. on Wednesday signed a development and commercialisation agreement for Bio-Isobutanol (Bio-IBA) technology in India, the companies said in a regulatory filing. Under the agreement, Praj will have exclusive rights to commercialise
by Kylie Madry (Reuters) Oil price spike has dented economy of Chile, a big importer; Move could save about $107 million yearly in fuel supply costs; Chile sources most ethanol imports from Argentina, Bolivia Chile, one of Latin America's largest oil importers, has started
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Sustainable aviation fuel recertified to ASTM standards is chemically identical to conventional jet fuel, requiring zero modifications to airport hydrant systems, storage tanks, or aircraft engines. The true last-mile bottleneck sits upstream at bulk fuel terminals
(Biofuels International) The German Association of Waste-Based Fuel Manufacturers (MVaK) has called on the German government to accelerate the nationwide adoption of B10 diesel, arguing that the fuel offers a practical and immediate way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy
(Biofuels International) CIRCOR International has unveiled its new Biofuel Upgrade Kits for IMO Marine Pumps, a strategic advancement that enables commercial marine operators to efficiently and confidently prepare their existing pump systems for biofuel adoption. In response to mounting regulatory pressures and
(ePURE) European Commission takes action to monitor imports from several countries, confirming strategic importance of EU ethanol sector BRUSSELS, 15 September 2026 – The European Commission has extended trade surveillance measures on imports of fuel ethanol into the EU from several countries,
(Biofuels International) It is a well-known reality that the shipping industry is at a crossroads. With the fast pace of decarbonisation regulations, from the International Maritime Organization to the EU Emissions Trading System, FuelEU Maritime, and more in the works, there
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Department of Energy on Sept. 3 released the 2026 U.S. Energy and Employment Report, which shows employment in corn ethanol, biomass electricity generation and “other biofuels,” which includes biodiesel and renewable diesel, expanded
(UK Chamber of Shipping) The UK Chamber of Shipping and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) have today announced the launch of the UK Alternative Maritime Fuels Coalition, bringing together shipowners, fuel suppliers, producers and maritime technology developers to help accelerate the
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (Google Translation)) Under NEDO's "Green Innovation Fund Project/Development of Next-Generation Vessels," Japan Engine Corporation (hereinafter referred to as Japan Engine), Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Kawasaki Heavy Industries), and Yanmar Power Solutions Co., Ltd. are
(Yokogawa) Yokogawa Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6841) announces that it has received orders from Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. to supply integrated automation systems for a 40,000 m³ liquefied hydrogen carrier that will be the world's largest vessel of its type, and for
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, Seetao reports a 2.42 billion yuan green fuels project in Foshan has completed government registration for planned annual production of 235,500 tons of green methanol and 64,400 tons of green LNG from agricultural and
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In the United States, LanzaTech CEO Jennifer Holmgren said the carbon recycling company is moving beyond technology licensing to own and operate projects that convert industrial waste gases into ethanol for aviation, marine fuels and chemicals,
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Ethanol plant labs have long relied on their fermentation partners for supplemental testing and analytical support. Today, they are leaning deeper into these relationships, fully leveraging the lab capabilities of their favored yeast and enzyme
by Beth Anton (Renewable Energy Magazine) U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins announced the launch of USDA’s new American Biofuels Trade Outlook, a four-part strategy that aims to boost export opportunities for U.S. biofuel producers, at the 17th Annual Growth Energy Biofuel
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) New data tool brings modern, streamlined data access to producers nationwide -- The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) today launched AgInsights, a new data dissemination tool that will serve as a key component of NASS’s ongoing modernization
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) Vegreville’s ‘A’-rated BDO Zone puts Provectus Biofuels’ SAF project in front of the world’s largest investors -- Ecostrat Inc. and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to recognize the inclusion of Provectus Biofuels’ Vegreville Project in the
(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) While the share of biodiesel in the German diesel market remained stable in the first half of 2026, imported hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), also known as renewable diesel, recorded strong growth. The volume rose from 68,500 metric tons in
(Biofuels International) EWABA member Argent Energy is demonstrating the immediate potential of waste-based biodiesel through its collaboration with Stagecoach Group Limited. Throughout 2025, Stagecoach used Argent’s Dieselite higher biodiesel blend across 7,000 buses in 18 regions and more than 100 depots, achieving
(R.W. Helden Associates/National Law Review) As U.S. biofuel producers process record amounts of inputs, feedstock authentication is critical to vet suppliers, protect equipment and preserve reputation. -- As U.S. biofuel production ramps up to meet aggressive federal Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for
(Oil & Gas/Diario Economico) The consortium responsible for the Mozambique LNG project intends to install an industrial unit in the Palma district of Cabo Delgado, with the capacity to produce approximately 5,000 tons of coconut biodiesel per year, intended to supply
(Hiroshima University) Feeding bacteria a cheap agricultural by-product enables the production of high-value biomaterials with promising biomedical and industrial applications. -- Changing the carbon source used during bacterial fermentation—essentially, what bacteria are fed—can significantly influence the properties of the sugar polymers they
by Thai Ha (The Investor) Vietnam's Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical JSC (BSR) and China's SDIC Biotech Investment Co Ltd are exploring cooperation in fuel ethanol and green energy solutions, BSR said. During a recent business trip to China, a BSR delegation
(Aptamus) Aptamus Carbon Solutions, of Tampa, Florida, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Demeter Energy, of Fort Myers, Florida, to explore the development of a marine terminal for the processing, liquefaction, and loading of carbon dioxide (CO2) produced by Demeter
(CNW Group/Yamatji/PR Newswire) Feasibility studies to assess a 1.1 billion litre a year plant near Geraldton, refining Western Australian canola and tallow into Australian made Agri-Diesel. VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 14, 2026 /CNW/ -- The Yamatji Southern Regional Corporation (YSRC), Australian strategy and
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Although green shipping corridor initiatives have expanded to eighty-four global projects, only four have reached operational reality. A maritime corridor remains only as functional as its weakest physical bunkering node, where certified ship-to-ship bunker vessels represent
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... “We’re very careful we don’t call it waste gas,” Utility Global CEO Parker Meeks told me recently. ... For most of the great hydrogen boom, the global clean-tech sector operated on a grand supply-side Field
by Jared White (Browfield Ag News) The CEO of Continuum Ag says recently announced updates to the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit provide a clear path for farmers to benefit from incorporating regenerative ag practices. However, during a recent webinar, Mitchell
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) U.S. ethanol exports set new volume and value records over the past two calendar years and are ahead of last year’s record pace through June of this year, but a new USDA report indicates there are a
(Neste) Neste and United Airlines extended their existing agreement on the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blended with conventional jet fuel to flights departing Chicago O’Hare International Airport in the United States and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the Netherlands. The
(FedEx) ... FedEx is scaling its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) procurement through new agreements projected to secure more than 20 million gallons of neat SAF across five U.S. airports through calendar year 2027. The agreements span FedEx operations at Newark Liberty International
(Growth Energy) Launch includes grassroots outreach, advertising, and an installation on the National Mall that showcases E15 cost savings in the 35 states where the fuel is available WASHINGTON, D.C.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, relaunched its “E15 Now” campaign
(UkrAgroConsult) Marine biofuels could become one of the most readily deployable near-term options for reducing shipping emissions, but further growth is being constrained by limited availability of sustainable feedstocks, market participants said at the APPEC 2026 conference in Singapore. One of the
(S&P Global/Manifold Times) Experts discuss maritime decarbonisation, emphasising global regulatory clarity, crew training, and collaborative strategies for adopting sustainable alternative marine fuels. Panel members consisting of Singapore’s maritime and port regulator Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), legal firm Rajah &
(European Federation for Transport and Environment) We, the undersigned, are writing to express our concern regarding the ongoing pressure to allow electrolytic hydrogen used as an intermediate processing input in biofuel production to be counted towards the dedicated e-SAF supply obligation
(Class NK/Biobased Diesel Daily) Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK), a nonprofit, nongovernmental ship-classification society based in Japan, announced Sept. 8 that the first certification has been issued under the “ClassNK Sustainable Certification Scheme,” the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) certification scheme operated by
(Synhelion) Synhelion has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Morocco with the aim to develop a large-scale commercial synthetic fuel plant in the country’s southern Tan-Tan province. The facility is planned to produce 100’000 tons of renewable fuel
(Czech Railways/Biobased Diesel Daily) Czech Railways, in cooperation with the Central Bohemian Region, announced Sept. 3 that it is continuing to test ecological fuel in modern RegioFox trains at the Rakovník depot. In the next phase of testing, three selected railcars will
(Maritime Technologies Forum) The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) is a group of Flag States and classification societies which aims to bridge the gap between technological progress and regulatory process. To encourage safe application of alternative fuels for industry-wide application, acceptance, and
(GS Caltex/Biobased Diesel Daily) South Korean energy company GS Caltex announced Sept. 9 that it will supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to the global logistics provider DHL Express, marking a further expansion of its SAF supply activities. The two companies signed a
(MB Energy) MB Energy and Metafuels are entering a collaboration to take certified synthetic aviation fuels (e-SAF) from production all the way to the wing. The agreements, signed at the opening of Metafuels’ demonstration plant in Switzerland, strengthen the European e-SAF
(Yusen Logistics) Yusen Logistics and Finnair are pleased to announce an agreement concerning Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)-related environmental attributes. Through this collaboration, the companies aim to support the reduction of lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions associated with air cargo transportation and contribute
(Gasum) Gasum has opened its thirteenth liquefied biogas filling station in Norway, centrally located in the Port of Trondheim. The new station strengthens the supply of renewable fuels for heavy transport in Trøndelag and along the E6 northwards. The filling station has
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) A’ Rating Highlights 800,000 Tons of Low-Risk Woody Biomass and Positions Bowie County for Bio-Based Industrial Investment -- TexAmericas Center, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of a BDO Zone ‘AA’
(Akasa Air) Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, successfully operated a commercial flight using conventional aviation turbine fuel blended with 1% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), supplied by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) on September 8, 2026. The flight departed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
(Circular Bio-based Europe) Ireland’s first on-farm demonstration-scale biorefinery integrating grass biorefining and anaerobic digestion was inaugurated in Cork, Ireland, today. Funded by Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the €3 million facility will serve as the Irish demonstration site
(Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE)) The more than 23,000 large aircraft worldwide consume approximately 350 billion liters of fuel annually and account for about 3 percent of human-caused CO2 emissions. For long-haul flights over 4,000 km in particular, there
(SEA-LNG) SEA-LNG publishes new position paper urging DG ENER to protect the mass-balance terminal pathway (liquefaction by equivalence) as it prepares proposed revisions to the RED III implementing framework. Industry coalition SEA-LNG is urging the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy (DG ENER)
by Sam A. Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics/Biofuels Digest) We have biofuels, manufacturing and fossil fuel based CO2 emissions to start……then add the ever worse (current and future) massive data center emissions making things significantly worse……plus a full rollback in Federal environmental policies;
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The bioeconomy is becoming a wildcatter. Because Section 45Z is teaching renewable fuels the same lesson that a century of expensive dry holes taught the oil business: What you produce matters. But what lies underneath determines
(Renewable Fuels Association) As Californians continue to face the highest fuel prices in the country, the Renewable Fuels Association today urged the California Air Resources Board to quickly finalize proposed regulations allowing the sale of lower-cost E15. In comments submitted to
by Julian Buckley (Power Progress) Julian Buckley meets Tobias Kohl at the SMM show in Hamburg to get more on development of new marine power tech at Rolls-Royce -- “But we can benefit from that tech when looking at other fuels which
(World Economic Forum) • Inaugural World Economic Forum survey of CSOs finds the global sustainability transition advancing with a clear economic case despite geopolitical fragmentation; 63% expect progress to hold steady or accelerate over the next 12 months. 73% expect AI to
(Bioenergy International) In Finland, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has announced that it has granted a total of EUR 26.6 million to three industrial biogenic carbon dioxide capture and utilization (CCU) projects. The decision was made on September 9,
by Shahkar Abidi (Autocar Professional) The Swedish truck maker will bring its all-new D13 diesel and G13 gas engines to India alongside Europe, Morocco and Turkey -- ... The new engines were designed to meet a European noise regulation taking effect in
by Ruth Dea Juwita (The Jakarta Post) Existing bioethanol supplies can cover only about 3 percent of national demand for biofuel applications, according to the Investment and Downstream Ministry data. READ MORE Related articles Pertamina prepares for mandatory ethanol-blended gasoline policy (Antara) Pertamina Proposes the
(RTI International) $14M expansion doubles RTI’s commercialization infrastructure; Pilot Xcelerator platform helps innovators prove performance at pilot scale and reduce technology investment risk; Investment expands capacity in North Carolina to support startups, commercial companies and government partners. Moving a breakthrough technology from the laboratory
Join the WBA Community for a conversation with Benly Liliana Ramírez Higareda and Germán Ruiz Méndez (SEMARNAT) on Mexico's emerging National Biofuels Programme and the growing role of biogas and biomethane in the country's energy transition. We'll explore: * The real
by Camila Souza Ramos (Globo Rural/Valor International) Itaú BBA calculation assumes the use of native forest biomass will no longer be allowed after 2035 in Mato Grosso -- Planting eucalyptus to meet the energy supply needs exclusively of Mato Grosso’s corn ethanol
by Aaron Jackson (Intelligent Living) ... Researchers have turned industrial greenhouse gases into a sustainable palm oil substitute. By capturing factory emissions before they reach the atmosphere, they are turning a global pollutant into a useful resource. The process needs no
Global Hydrogen Compass 2026 provides a fact-based assessment of global clean hydrogen progress, highlighting more than USD 130 billion in committed investment across over 570 projects, 90% of which are under construction or already operational, and the actions needed to
(Eni) Signed a Feasibility Agreement to evaluate high-performance, commercially scalable bio-gasoline for potential future applications -- During the 2026 Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, Eni and PETRONAS have signed a Feasibility Agreement (FA) to evaluate the development of innovative high-performance bio-gasoline starting
by Charlotte Edmond (World Economic Forum) • The World Economic Forum's Fuelling the Future report argues that clean fuels can strengthen energy security while protecting food systems, if supported by the right policies. As hundreds of millions of people face hunger, the expansion of
by Marc Heller (Politico Pro) Colleges and universities are pushing back on Trump administration proposals that would give political appointees more say over grants. -- The federal government has long awarded agricultural research grants to universities based on set criteria, such as
(Bayer) Commitment aims to support the growth of winter canola in the Southern Great Plains of the U.S., as a feedstock for renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel -- Bayer and Neste, the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Shared infrastructure is defined by governance rules, not physical connections. Without clear rules to allocate capacity and price exit, shared assets remain unstable multi-user facilities vulnerable to oversubscription and anchor defection. For example, bilateral agreements often
(Bain & Company) Sustainability has entered an age of divergence. Over the past decade, $17 trillion has been invested in sustainable technologies—$4 trillion more than expected. But progress has been radically uneven. Only a handful of key green technologies have met or
(DNV) Hydrogen has the potential to enable emission-free operations at sea, but key barriers remain. Learn how the industry is addressing challenges around storage, safety, and cost to unlock its long-term potential. READ MORE; includes VIDEO Ammonia as fuel: potential, challenges, and
North American Improved Forest Management carbon credits are growing increasingly relevant in global efforts to mitigate climate change. Retirements have grown at an average rate of 44% since 2020. New measurement practices like dynamic baselines are increasing confidence in project
by Sophie Zienkiewicz (Carbon Neutral Fuels) CNF and EE will collaborate in the development of a sustainable aviation fuel project in North Queensland using sugarcane agricultural waste as feedstock. Collaboration will evaluate feedstock supply, site selection, pathway selection and offtake, marking CNF’s first step
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Biomass. Then algae. Agricultural residues. Waste carbon. Starches and oils. Municipal and industrial wastes. Carbon dioxide itself. Familiar materials, perhaps, but cut differently this season — transformed into chemicals and chemical intermediates through processes DOE
(DQS) DQS Hong Kong -- Founded in 1985 by the German Institute for Standardisation (DIN) and the German Society for Quality (DGQ), DQS is one of the world's most established independent management system certification bodies. DQS is a founding member of the
(Instituto Mobilidade de Baixo Carbono Brasil) From Waste to Wheels - Turning Organic Waste into Renewable Fuel for Transport -- Commissioned by Instituto MBCBrasil, the study aims to accelerate the global deployment of the renewable fuel and highlights opportunities for Brazil in
(Axens) Axens and Wison Engineering signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore collaboration opportunities on global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and eSAF projects, including the Fischer-Tropsch pathway. Through this framework, the two companies will jointly assess practical execution approaches that
(Hydrogen Council) Global Hydrogen Compass 2026 provides a fact-based assessment of global clean hydrogen progress, highlighting more than USD 130 billion in committed investment across over 570 projects, 90% of which are under construction or already operational, and the actions needed
(U.K. Trade Remedies Authority) The TRA has published its final determination in the HVO biodiesel investigation, following the Secretary of State’s decision. -- The Trade Remedies Authority has today (Thursday 10 September) published its final determination in its subsidy investigation into imports
(Binatural/PetroNoticias) Binatural, one of the largest biodiesel producers in the country, is expanding the use of pure biofuel (B100) in road transport operations involving its own fleet, partner carriers, and clients. These initiatives are expected to prevent the emission of more
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Feedstock competition in the bioeconomy represents a massive arithmetic failure rather than a market working. Because individual producers forecast demand independently against a shared physical resource base, the sum of their assumptions quietly exceeds the real
by Jared White (Brownfield Ag News) An ag economist at the University of Illinois says he’s somewhat optimistic about the direction of commodity prices primarily due to demand prospects created by biofuels. In a recent FarmDoc webinar, Nick Paulson says updated federal
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... (W)hat are we eventually going to put in the tanks of these massive long-haul machines? It is a gigantic question involving gigantic aircraft, refineries, capital requirements, and energy loads—and aviation remains among the hardest
by Katie Radin (Amazon) Amazon invests in GranBio to help drive innovation in sustainable aviation fuel -- For decades, discarded wood from logging operations and building sites has gone to waste. GranBio is working to change that. Its advanced biomass technology converts
by Rhonda Brooks (AgWeb) Planting soybeans months before wheat harvest sounds risky. But farmers Brian Tanner and Jason Mauck find it dries wet fields faster, cuts input costs and gives wheat a profitable place back in Corn Belt rotations. Brian Tanner’s challenge
(Farms.com) New Alberta carbon capture hub could support low-carbon agriculture, biofuels, fertilizer innovation, and rural economic growth. Canada has taken a step toward net-zero emissions goals with the launch of construction on what is expected to become the country's largest carbon capture
(Xinde Marine News) The conversion of Shenghang Yongle marks the first time an operating vessel has been classed for ship-to-ship liquid ammonia fuel bunkering. The breakthrough also highlights the increasingly important role of CMB.TECH, which is simultaneously building an ammonia-powered fleet,
(Pacific Environment) The study supports global maritime authorities in preventing greenwashing and fuel fraud -- Pacific Environment and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have issued a new study highlighting that strict and reliable fuel certification is essential to keep the global
(International Maritime Organization) The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 22) met for its 22nd meeting from 1-4 September 2026, chaired by Mr. Sveinung Oftedal (Norway). The meeting had a high level of participation,
(Renewable Fuels Association) The U.S. corn ethanol industry continues to stand out for employing military veterans and maintaining a diverse workforce, according to the 2026 U.S. Energy & Employment Report released today by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Veterans comprise
(Renewable Fuels Association) Blending ethanol into the nation’s fuel supply has helped to substantially lower gasoline prices during the ongoing Iran conflict, a new study for the Renewable Fuels Association shows. Prepared by George Hoekstra, a 35-year veteran of the petroleum
(Toyota) **2015-onward HiLux diesel models capable of running on 100 per cent LCLF** **Toyota working with industry to explore the role of low-carbon liquid fuels in Australia's energy transition** **Additional Toyota diesel models to become HVO100 compatible in near future** Toyota is exploring the
by Christopher Otts (Wall Street Journal) Hyundai, Ford and Stellantis are planning to introduce larger EVs with gas generators to solve range anxiety -- Hyundai, Ford Motor F -3.15%decrease; red down pointing triangle and Jeep parent Stellantis STLA -2.70%decrease; red down pointing triangle are
(Farms.com) Higher ethanol use in gasoline is helping drive fuel savings while supporting America’s biofuels and agriculture industries. U.S. gasoline is increasingly being blended with ethanol, with the average ethanol content exceeding 11% for the second straight month in June. Data from
(Eni) Signed a Feasibility Agreement to evaluate high-performance, commercially scalable bio-gasoline for potential future applications -- During the 2026 Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, Eni and PETRONAS have signed a Feasibility Agreement (FA) to evaluate the development of innovative high-performance bio-gasoline starting
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Lever Federal procurement only de-risks bioeconomy projects when volume risk is enforceably transferred to the buyer in a form surviving appropriations lapses. Standard multiyear contracts are budgeting efficiencies that lenders cannot underwrite because they mandate termination
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... For years, Brazil’s biofuel sector was the energy world’s perfect Caipirinha. It had the right balance of market-driven decarbonization through RenovaBio, ambitious blending mandates like E30, and clear price signals. Then came 2026. Faced with geopolitical oil
by Darshan Nakhwa, Kiran Murali & Anurag Chaturvedi (Autocar Professional) India's transition to cleaner mobility will require a mix of electric vehicles, hybrids, CNG, biofuels and potentially hydrogen rather than dependence on a single technology, Maruti Suzuki India Managing Director and
(Bayer) Commercialization of two blockbusters already started, with additional launches expected over the next years / Bayer announces genome-edited standable soy and development of herbicide tolerant trait to correspond with Icafolin, a unique crop protection solution / More than 15 novel
(Eni) The study highlights that biofuels from renewable feedstocks are a solution to help decarbonise transport, contribute to energy security and maintain industrial competitiveness in Europe. Cernobbio (Como), 5 September 2026 – The strategic Study “Sustainable biofuels as a strategic lever for
(Chemical Industry Digest) ... India Explores a Diverse Clean Mobility Strategy -- The discussions come as India seeks to expand its clean mobility options and reduce dependence on fossil fuels while strengthening domestic energy security. Rajnath Ram, Advisor at NITI Aayog, said
by Arlene Karidis (Waste360) Mixed plastic waste is nearly impossible to recycle, with billions of tons choking landfills and incinerators worldwide. Now scientists in California and South Korea have developed a unique, experimental method to manage this problematic stream. It’s designed to
(Fuel Cells Works) • France is preparing to open the second round of its decarbonised hydrogen support scheme, offering support for 250MW of electrolyser capacity, with eligible bidders to be selected in early September and final offers due before the end
(Rolls-Royce) DNV declares mtu engines ready for methanol; Retrofitting concept offers ship operators investment security; Rolls-Royce successfully completes 5,000 hours of methanol engine testing; Expertise in sustainable fuels: HVO, e-diesel and methanol Rolls-Royce has received the Methanol Readiness Certificate from the international classification society
(Baltic Times) As the shipping industry moves towards cleaner solutions, the Port of Klaipėda is preparing for changing market needs. Stricter environmental requirements and the growing market for alternative fuels mean that ports need to start planning now for the infrastructure
(Uniper) Uniper awards contracts worth more than SEK 100 million for the next development phase of NorthStarH2; The planned facility in Östersund is designed to produce around 115,000 tonnes of e-methanol per year; E-methanol can help reduce the use of fossil fuels in
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The primary constraint in scaling regional bioeconomy hubs is the clock mismatch between fast corporate siting decisions and slow institutional talent formation. Siting takes months, but training takes years, putting workforce development on the critical path
by K C Indresh Kumar (Siasat Daily) Belagavi tops the list with 13 applications, followed by Vijayapura with eight, Kalaburagi with six, and Bagalkot and Dharwad with four each. -- Bengaluru: Growing demand for ethanol as an alternative fuel has triggered a fresh
(Team BHP) The Syros Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV) Concept is powered by a 1.0-litre engine. -- Kia has unveiled the Syros Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV) concept in India. It is powered by a 1.0-litre engine that can run on petrol, ethanol-blended petrol
by Marc J. Rauch (Auto Channel (Originally Published June 13, 2013)) A Book That's Aptly Named for What It Is -- ... But in my personal research of ethanol, which includes purchasing a non-flex fuel vehicle so that I could experiment with
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... (C)ommercial enterprises inherit the sprawling and considerably more expensive problem of whether everything around your thing works, too — whether the feedstock arrives, whether the hydrogen is available, whether the trucks run, whether the
by Jocelyn Peshia (KCRG) A new campaign ad from Democrat Nate Willems criticizes incumbent Attorney General Brenna Bird’s response to air pollution at an ethanol plant near Shell Rock. ... Bird’s predecessor, Democrat Tom Miller, also did not take further action after a similar
(Avnos) Project Brighton, Avnos’ largest operating deployment to date, enters service as the company continues to scale commercial Hybrid Direct Air Capture infrastructure. Avnos, the developer of infrastructure-scale Hybrid Direct Air Capture (HDAC™), today announced that Project Brighton has entered operations in
(The Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority) The Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority took its first delivery of renewable diesel fuel on Friday as it extended its testing of its use on its largest vessel, the
by Pablo Borruel (Dario del Alto Aragon (Google Translation)) The two parties are demanding greater regulation of these facilities in the non-binding resolution they have presented to the Cortes of Aragon. -- Chunta Aragonesista (CHA) and the Green Party in Aragon have
(Fraunhofer UMSICHT) Advancing technologies for a climate-neutral industry together: The Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology UMSICHT, the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP and the South Korean energy company SGC Energy are pooling their expertise to
(ORLEN) ORLEN has joined forces with 13 energy companies and organisations from Northern and Central Europe to establish the Baltic Energy Initiative. The partners will work together on projects designed to strengthen energy security and competitiveness across the region, covering offshore
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