(UABIO) The UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (UK CBAM) will be launched on 1 January 2027. This will ensure that imported carbon-intensive industrial goods are charged a comparable price for their carbon emissions to that which would be paid for similar
(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
(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
Today, a Notice of Proposed Action was printed in the Maryland Register for MDE’s Maryland Heating Fuel Provider Reporting Program. Heating fuel providers include companies that deliver natural gas, fuel oil, propane, kerosene, coal, and other heating fuels, including biofuels, for
by Mike Schuler (G Captain) Leading environmental organizations have submitted a joint proposal to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) calling for measures to prevent the shipping industry’s expansion into crop-based biofuels that could threaten climate goals, natural ecosystems, and food security. Pacific
(KBS World) Starting in 2027, sustainable aviation fuel(SAF) will power all international passenger planes in South Korea as the nation seeks to lead efforts to achieve carbon neutrality in the aviation industry. A road map the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Lambert Maru, a Capesize bulk carrier owned by Japanese shipping major Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), has set sail on a biofuel-powered voyage for Anglo American, a global mining company. The 292-meter-long bulk carrier started its voyage
by Ernie Shea (Solutions from the Land) In their released report “Precision Agriculture: A Costly Distraction from Real Climate Solutions”, the Health, Environment, Agriculture and Labor Alliance portray precision agriculture as a costly distraction from proven climate solutions that entrenches corporate
(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
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) ‘A’ Rating to Drive Sustainable Flax Straw Utilization and Biobased Economic Growth -- The Town of Esterhazy, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of an investment grade BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Esterhazy, Saskatchewan. The BDO
(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
(Weil-McLain) Paving the way for a more climate conscious future, hydronic comfort heating solutions leader Weil-McLain®opens in a new tab has announced that its Ultra® Oilopens in a new tab, WGOopens in a new tab, WTGOopens in a new tab and SGOopens in a new tab residential oil boilers are
(European Commission) The European Commission welcomes the adoption of important updates to Cohesion policy 2021-2027 by the European Parliament and the Council. These changes will enable EU Member States and regions to reallocate funds towards new strategic priorities, thereby enhancing investments
(The Maritime Executive) The maritime industry has undertaken a range of tests exploring the use of biofuels, blending fats with diesel to create a more environmentally friendly transition fuel, with the latest test confirming the long-term operational feasibility of biodiesel. The
(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
by Paul Hammel (Nebraska Examiner) Loran Schmit was powerful legislative force who often took on powerful interests, credited for boosting ethanol -- Former Nebraska State Sen. Loran Schmit is remembered as a dogged advocate for rural Nebraska and the father of the
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Sept. 18 published updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data, reporting that 10 new SRE petitions have been filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard in the past month. A total of 23
(Oils & Fats International) Argentina’s biodiesel production in 2025 is expected to be the lowest volume on record at 1.2bn litres, a drop of 7% compared to the previous year, according to a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) report. With domestic consumption
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
(Port of Amsterdam) The Port of Amsterdam faces significant challenges on its journey to climate neutrality. Companies must invest heavily to reduce their CO₂ emissions and transition from fossil to non-fossil fuels. To accelerate this transition and provide targeted support to
(Panama Canal) The Panama Canal, today (September 12, 2025), announced the launch of the NetZero Slot, a new category within its transit reservation system designed to encourage the decarbonization of maritime shipping and to support the canal’s institutional commitment to achieving net-zero
(Pacific International Lines) The vessel was named Kota Odyssey by Her Excellency Ms Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Vice President of Republic of Ghana -- Pacific International Lines (PIL) held the naming ceremony of its latest 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel at the
(International Chamber of Shipping) The frameworks provide essential guidance to support harmonised training standards for alternative fuels. -- The Maritime Just Transition Task Force (MJTTF) has today (17 September) released industry-first training frameworks designed to facilitate the development of training programmes for
(United European Car Carriers) Renault Group has signed up to participate in United European Car Carriers’ (UECC) Sail for Change fuel-switching programme, making it the fifth automotive manufacturer to join the pioneering initiative that has seen major reductions in emissions through bunkering of liquefied biomethane on UECC vessels. Pilot shipments of Renault vehicles started
(DHL Group) The initiative builds on a successful project in 2024, when Henkel and DHL Global Forwarding piloted SMF on a selected part of Henkel's volumes. The significant expansion in 2025 demonstrates the shared determination to advance their logistics decarbonization activities. GoGreen
(News.SOL.com.cn (Google Translation)) On September 12th, the world's first alcohol-hydrogen electric distribution vessel, the "Yuanchun 001," was successfully launched at the Hangzhou Qianhang Shipyard. Equipped with an alcohol-hydrogen electric system independently developed by Yuancheng New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group, the vessel
(Advanced Clean Tech News) • NACFE’s Run on Less – Messy Middle began September 8 and is now one week into its three-week demonstration, already generating real-world performance data across 13 fleets. Diesel, natural gas, battery-electric, and hydrogen fuel cell trucks are
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association) Iowa’s cost-share Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) recently awarded $1,864,344 in grants for 48 applicants to add biofuels to retail sites. Four applications aimed to add B11 at select sites, while the remaining forty-four focused on expanding
by Mitchell Roland and Garrett Cabeza (The Spokesman-Review) Washington state has the highest gasoline prices in the nation, with a gallon costing drivers $1.50 more than the national average on Tuesday (September 16, 2025), according to data from AAA. The recent price spike
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
by Shalini Sharma (PSU Watch) The govt has started work on a draft SAF policy and a biomass availability study, signalling early steps to decarbonise aviation -- The government has started work on a draft sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) policy, which is currently at
(Vast Infraestrutura) Last Monday, September 8th, Vast Infraestrutura and OceanPact carried out a hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) supply operation at the TLA. The initiative is part of the partnership signed in May between the companies to promote the use of biofuels
(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
(Lloyd's Register) The new service aims to support the shipping industry in safely and efficiently adopting biofuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. -- Lloyd’s Register (LR) has launched its new Biofuel Advisory service at London International Shipping Week to help shipowners, fuel
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 Peter Hobson (Reuters) The Australian government said on Wednesday (September 17, 2025) it would invest A$1.1 billion ($735 million) in the development of a low-carbon fuels industry, a move welcomed by farm groups, who hope it will boost demand for
(Renewable Fuels Association) New polling conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the Renewable Fuels Association shows strong support for legislation allowing year-round access to E15, a lower-cost fuel blend containing 15 percent ethanol. The survey of nearly 2,000 registered voters
(Renewable Fuels Association) A new economic study released today by the National Corn Growers Association and the Renewable Fuels Association shows that expanding year-round, nationwide consumer access to fuels with a 15% ethanol blend would provide a boon to the American economy, benefiting farmers,
(Bureau Veritas) OptiCARBONTM is a predictive decision platform for cruise and passenger vessel owners, operators and fleet managers, designed to optimize energy use, fuel spend, and regulatory cost exposure, in order to reduce compliance complexity. OptiCARBONTM is designed to support tailored decarbonization strategies
(U.S, Environmental Protection Agency) Summary: "Electricity & Heat Production" (34%), "Industry" (24%), & "Agriculture, Forestry, and other Land Use" (22%) account for 80% of ALL GHGs. Only 15% comes from "Transportation" which includes Trains, Planes & Ships. At the global scale, the key greenhouse
by Andrew Avitt (USDA Forest Service/Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) ... “There is so much opportunity to connect markets with the wood that we need to remove from our forests, to contribute to local economies while also supporting healthy ecosystems,” said
(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 Matthew J. Grassi (AgWeb) The Association of Equipment Manfacturers (AEM), in partnership with leading ag groups, has released an updated report detailing the significant benefits of precision agriculture across the United States. -- Smart farming technologies, like smart irrigation and targeted
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 Uma Gupta and Sergio Matalucci (PV Magazine) The researchers state that their carbon-negative process has the potential to reduce green hydrogen production costs to $1 per kilogram, while also generating biochar and patented biofertilizers as valuable byproducts. -- The researchers state that
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
by Aida Čučuk (Offshore Energy) Trade association Methanol Institute (MI) and Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority (TGA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance maritime safety and sustainability. -- As disclosed, the partnership will focus on maritime safety and environmental protection,
(UkrAgroConsult) Malaysia is on the right track to be classified as a low-risk country in palm oil production, particularly with its mandatory Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification, says Plantations and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. He said the government
(Indside EPA) Producers of renewable natural gas (RNG) from landfills and animal feeding operations, along with oil refiners, are suing EPA over its partial waiver of 2024 requirements for “cellulosic” biofuel under the renewable fuel standard (RFS), with gas producers likely
(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
(Biofuels International) The UK government has released its first domestic shipping decarbonisation targets, as part of the UK’s Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy. The new publication sets out a blueprint for transitioning the shipping sector to net-zero emissions by 2050, a strategy which aligns
(National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine) The U.S. scientific enterprise has produced significant advances in the nation’s health, security, and prosperity, making the United States a global leader in science and technology. However, there is increasing concern that scientific and
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) ‘BB’ Rating Establishes Foundation for Future Miscanthus-Based Biomanufacturing -- The Growth Partnership for Ashtabula County, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of a BDO Zone ‘BB’ Rating for Ashtabula County, Ohio. The BDO Zone Rating
by Jim Giles (Trellis) A new framework from the non-profit is designed to bring order to carbon market data and speed due diligence. The institute has developed a framework designed to unify data used in carbon markets The framework is based on more
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 Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) Iowa farmers looking to add value to their soybeans could take advantage of a biofuel tax credit. Landus Director of Commercial Operations Blake Hoover says there is a tax incentive in Canada for renewable diesel. “That tax incentive
(Indian Express) The state Cabinet Thursday approved the Karnataka State Bio‑Diesel (B‑100) Blending with High Speed Diesel for Transportation Purposes (Licensing) Order, 2025, which introduced a regulatory framework for the production, sale, and blending of biodiesel in the state. Law and Parliamentary
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 Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... It’s pyrolysis: Ecolomondo’s Thermal Decomposition Process, a precise sequence of heat, pressure, and rotation that breaks down a tire into its elemental valuables — recovered carbon black, oil, steel, and syngas. ... Pyrolysis is often described as
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 Michael McCoy (Chemical & Engineering News) Does a new butanediol plant that runs on corn represent a shift in how chemicals are made? Cargill and Helm have opened a multimillion-dollar biobased chemical plant in Iowa. The facility is the biggest in many
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
by Helen Hutcheon (SeaTrade Cruise News) Using HVO resulted in an estimated 90% reduction in fuel-related greenhouse gas emissions compared with conventional marine fuel. -- Australia’s small ship company Aurora Expeditions completed its first biofuel trial, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to reducing
(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
(DNV) Shipping is entering a new regulatory era that will reshape investment decisions, operational strategies, and fuel choices across the maritime value chain. Key issues covered in this 9th edition of the report include: An analysis of the implications of the IMO Net-Zero
(HD Hyundai (Google Translation)) ▶ Ammonia wastewater treatment device, hazardous zone designation system… Obtained ABS basic certification ▶ Preemptive response in line with international regulations, leading the development of ammonia fuel safety and environmental technology ▶ Laying the foundation for commercialization of ammonia-powered
(Cosmo (Google Translation)) Cosmo Oil Marketing Co., Ltd. (CEO: Naoki Takayama, hereinafter referred to as "the Company"), a group company of Cosmo Energy Holdings Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Shigeru Yamada), is pleased to announce that it will participate in the
(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’
(Global Ethanol Association) We are launching the Ethanol Marine Fuel Sector Initiative, an innovative effort aimed at developing commercial pathways for ethanol as a low-emission marine fuel. We invite stakeholders from across the industry, including shipowners, asset financiers, engine manufacturers, classification societies, shipyards, ethanol producers,
(Pearson Fuels) Since E85’s introduction to California nearly 20 years ago, consumers have saved more than $1 billion at the fuel pump by choosing E85 instead of unleaded gasoline. Today, with about 600 retail stations distributing E85 throughout the state, more Californians
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
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Most “biostimulants” in agriculture are extracts or powders, shadows of what they once were. EnSoil Algae is alive. That’s the secret. A living monoculture of Chlorella vulgaris, bottled and ready for your field. Alive means it doesn’t
(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
(CapCO2 Solutions) We are thrilled to announce that CapCO₂ Solutions is now raising capital through Honeycomb Credit, a trusted community investment platform that empowers everyday investors to back businesses like ours. Through Honeycomb, we can grow with the support of our
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America thanked Sens. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) for examining the Renewable Fuels for Ocean-Going Vessels Act (S. 881) in a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing. The bipartisan bill – introduced in
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) From clean energy transitions to energy dominance and everywhere in between, energy is having a moment. In a recent interview, Mike Wirth, President of Chevron said when it comes to energy, three things matter – whether a company or
by Andrew Snook (Canadian Biomass) Metsä Group, a leading Finnish forest industry group whose operations span pulp, paperboard, tissue, and wood products, has started operating a carbon capture pilot plant at its Rauma mill, in cooperation with technology company Andritz, which
(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 Don Jenkins (Capital Press) Washington state agencies and universities failed to buy enough biodiesel last year, violating for the 15th straight year a state law the Legislature passed to fight climate change. Agencies and colleges bought 1.55 million gallons of biodiesel,
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
by Jared White (Brownfield Ag News) The head of the Renewable Fuels Association says the “skinny farm bill” is not the only way Congress can pass nationwide, year-round E-15 this year. Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield, “There are some must-pass bills that are
(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 Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A four-year CRADA (FY23-26) with $2.0M DOE and $2.04M Caterpillar in-kind funding, this project is 35% complete, focusing on methanol as a promising decarbonization fuel for hard-to-electrify applications. Three combustion strategies are investigated, including port fuel
by Chris Bennett (AgWeb) ... On Sept. 2, 2025, a telltale farm meeting went nuclear. Field representatives from the offices of Sen. Tom Cotton, Sen. John Boozman and Rep. Rick Crawford, along with a rep sent by Gov. Sarah Sanders, initially
by Sam Meredith (CNBC/MSN) -- Europe’s electric vehicle industry has pushed for the European Commission to stand firm on its 2035 zero-emission target for cars and vans. -- Other automotive industry groups, however, are calling on the EU’s executive arm to
by Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton (Bergeson & Campbell) The European Commission (EC) has published a report summarizing comments received during the public consultation for the initiative “Towards a circular, regenerative and competitive bioeconomy.” As reported in our April 1, 2025, blog
(FlyORO) FlyORO, a Singapore-based company backed by Australian venture capital firms Investible and Giant Leap, has officially commenced commissioning of its AlphaLite blending system supplied to Wagner Sustainable Fuels in Australia – marking a significant milestone in its global expansion and
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) The Canadian government on Sept. 5 announced it is taking action to assist the country’s canola and agriculture producers by introducing a new biofuel production incentive and amending the country’s Clean Fuel Regulations to support the
(Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials) At a time when ambitious promises must be matched by credible action, the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) is proud to release its 2024 Impact Report, showcasing how we are scaling practical, credible, and collaborative solutions to accelerate
(MAHLE) At IAA Mobility, MAHLE is presenting innovations for electrification and further sustainable powertrain solutions; New range extender system and thermal management module extend the range of electric vehicles and relieve customers’ range anxiety; MAHLE supplies components for efficient ethanol engines which help
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
(Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, submitted comments to the U.S. Treasury and U.S. Internal Revenue Service today (September 8, 2025), calling on the agencies to act quickly to make the most of the Section
(Daher) Staying true to its founding values as a committed and responsible family-owned business, Daher is taking a major step forward in its sustainable development strategy by adopting an ambitious and structured climate policy. This new initiative is designed to accelerate
(Engine Technology Forum) Majority of U.S. School Buses Powered by Diesel, Gasoline, and Propane; with Expanding Use of Renewable Fuels -- As the new school year gets underway, the majority of students will rely on buses powered by internal combustion engines, according
by Peter Nugent (Australian Government Department of Defence) The first 15,000-litre renewable diesel delivery to Army’s School of Armour (SOARM) Puckapunyal is already powering the fleet. Commanding Officer SOARM Lieutenant Colonel Aaron Cimbaljevic said the delivery was an important step in building energy
(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
(Swiss WorldCargo) In a significant step toward sustainable logistics, Swiss-based Belimo Automation AG, a global leader in HVAC field devices, has partnered with Swiss companies Lamprecht Transport and Swiss WorldCargo to reduce carbon emissions on international air freight shipments. By investing
(Evonik) New world-scale alkoxides plant inaugurated on Jurong Island, Singapore; Annual production capacity of 100,000 metric tons; Enhances regional supply security and responsiveness to growing customer demand across Asia -- Evonik has inaugurated its new world-scale alkoxides production facility on Jurong Island, Singapore—marking a
(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
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 Keith Reid (NACS Magazine) E0, or ethanol-free gasoline, can be a destination fuel for niche customers and operators of specialty equipment. -- ... Most gasoline in the United States is E10, or 10% ethanol. A mixture of 10% to 15% ethanol
by Brianne Pfannenstiel (Des Moines Register) It was the first question posed to Republican candidates for governor at the first forum of the election cycle. A week later, it was the topic that drew the largest crowd yet to MAGA Nation, a gathering of conservative Republicans
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
(DNV) As the maritime industry shifts towards low-GHG fuels, ensuring safety during this transition is paramount. This article highlights the critical measures and considerations necessary for a safe and effective switch to low-carbon fuels and technologies. -- Orderbooks are increasingly filled with
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
(General Aviation News) Swift Fuels has received approval of an ASTM International production specification for its 100R unleaded avgas. -- The final voting results from ASTM were published Sept. 4, 2025, after several years of “dedicated research by the team from Swift
(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,
(Renewable Fuels Association) The U.S. corn ethanol industry continues to stand out for employing military veterans and maintaining a diverse workforce, according to the 2025 U.S. Energy & Employment Report recently released by the U.S. Department of Energy. Veterans comprise 16 percent of
(Inside EPA) EPA is moving to disband its Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) that has provided advice on implementing the statute for over three decades, citing the move as a result of a broader review of the agency’s advisory panels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This CRADA project with Wabtec and ORNL focuses on implementing low lifecycle carbon fuels, particularly hydrogen, in locomotive engines. A new research facility at ORNL’s NTRC is being established, featuring a Wabtec single-cylinder engine and extensive
(EurActiv) Comprehensive global standards for palm oil management and trade are being developed through BRICS, CPOPC and FAO, but will they sync with the EU’s Deforestation Regulation? -- In July, Indonesian Deputy Foreign Minister Arif Havas Oegroseno announced a new push to develop
by Michelle Rook (AgWeb) Steve Censky, CEO of the American Soybean Association says, “China imports more soybeans than the rest of the world combined and so you can’t make up the loss of the China market by gaining a little bit
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 Kris Rutherford (The Trucker) ... A fleet manager’s job is much the same as these agencies — reduce fuel usage and track savings. After all, aside from personnel, fuel is probably the largest operating expense for a carrier. Likewise, it’s
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
by John Drake (Forbes) In a rare display of unity, thousands of America’s most accomplished scientists have joined forces to warn Congress that proposed FY26 budget cuts would do lasting damage to the nation’s economy, health, and global standing. The open letter,
(PORR) PORR has developed a CO2-storing cycle path in Burgenland. Optimized mixing processes are a key component of PORR's new ESG strategy. They contribute to CO2 reduction in construction projects by using recycled materials and lowering production temperatures. It recently caused
(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
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