(BDI-BioEnergy International/Biofuels International) ... Traditional feedstocks, primarily refined vegetable oils, are increasingly being replaced by advanced alternatives that offer both economic and environmental advantages. The shift from first generation (Gen1) biodiesel to more advanced biofuels, including hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and sustainable
(Advanced Clean Tech (ACT) News) --TALKE will retrofit two Class 8 tractors with hydrogen-electric systems for drayage use. --The trucks are scheduled for full operation in 2026. -- TALKE sees the Houston hydrogen hub as a strategic enabler. --The initiative
(Liquid Wind) Liquid Wind receives support from Industriklivet, the Swedish Energy Agency’s program supporting Swedish industry’s green transition, amounting to €3.6 million (SEK39 million), for the pre-engineering of the company’s full-scale eMethanol plant in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. The Swedish Energy Agency has assessed that the
(Lhyfe) • With 10 MW of installed capacity, Lhyfe Schwäbisch Gmünd is Germany's largest commercial site for bulk renewable hydrogen, as well as Lhyfe's largest such site and its first in Germany. The site was installed at the end of last year
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM teamed up yesterday (October 14, 2025) to promote Unleaded 88 at a Holiday station in Plymouth. From 11 am to 1 pm, MN Bio-Fuels staff and KS95 personnel educated consumers
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) held a one-hour Unleaded 88 promotion at a Marathon station in Blaine today. During the promotion, MN Bio-Fuels staff educated drivers on the various benefits of using Unleaded 88. Drivers who fueled up
(Minnestora Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) held a two-hour Unleaded 88 promotion at the BP station here earlier today (September 16, 2025). From 11 am to 1 pm, MN Bio-Fuels personnel educated drivers on the various benefits of Unleaded
by Kendra Coulson (Renewable Fuels Association) ... The Renewable Fuels Association proudly sponsors Girls Auto Clinic (GAC)—a female-owned, female-staffed auto repair shop founded by Patrice Banks, who is every bit as dynamic as her reputation suggests. Patrice is the face, heart,
by Felicity Bradstock (OilPrice.com) • Oil majors, including Shell, BP, and TotalEnergies, are scaling back or delaying biofuel projects despite earlier commitments to ramp up production. Shell’s decision to cancel its massive Rotterdam biofuels plant highlights broader financial and market challenges facing
(Hydrogen Safe) We are very pleased to announce that we have developed a strategic partnership with HORIBA UK, the expert in the development and manufacturing of scientific equipment and measuring tools, to strengthen UK intelligence in hydrogen fuel cell research. Using industry-leading
(Strategic Energy Europe) Estimated electrolysis capacity by 2030 stands at 13.3 GW, a figure aligned with the PNIEC target (12 GW) and with the 2026–2030 Electricity Planning Proposal (13.1 GW reserved for renewable hydrogen). The Spanish Hydrogen Association (AeH2) today presented the updated AeH2 Projects
(Iberia Airlines) • Iberia launches the Círculo SAF community, a corporate program aimed at promoting the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). It allows its customers to contribute to reducing some of the Scope 3 emissions generated by corporate travel and
(Safety4Sea) CMA CGM has taken delivery of its new dual-fuel methanol vessel, CMA CGM HELIUM and entered an agreement with India for the order of six new LNG-powered vessels. The CMA CGM HELIUM is now deployed on the Phoenician Express (BEX2) service, connecting China,
(Safety4Sea) DNV is launching the industry’s first public tender portal for e-methanol procurement within the European Union and the United Kingdom. As explained, the initiative connects a leading e-methanol producer with industrial offtakers across EU and UK markets, creating a new pathway
(Topsoe) • Sasol and Topsoe have signed a cooperation agreement with the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and Griesemann, (acting as EPC-contractor) to enable the construction, operation and R&D activities of DLR’s e-SAF production demonstration plant at the Leuna Chemical Complex, Germany. The
(Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA)) At today (October 14, 2025)’s Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA) annual conference, Minister Shanks, Minister for Energy in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, delivered a keynote address emphasising that Carbon Capture,
(ETV Bharat) Bhopal: Napier grass is normally known to be used as a high-protein livestock fodder that boosts milk production. But now the farmers in Madhya Pradesh are looking at reaping monetary benefits from its direct sale. This opportunity has come their way
(Weschester County, NY) Renewable Diesel Proves Cost-Effective and Reliable in County Airport Fleet Operations -- An energy pilot program at Westchester County Airport has confirmed that renewable diesel delivers both financial and environmental benefits. The County tested the bio-based fuel on 64
(Waga Energy) Waga Energy, the Waste Commission of Scott County, and Linwood Mining and Minerals are proud to announce the successful start-up of a Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility at the Scott Area Landfill in Davenport, Iowa. This landmark project brings
(NewKerala.com) Reaffirming India's commitment to a cleaner energy future, Ashwani Srivastava, Joint Secretary, Department of Food & Public Distribution, underscored the government's strategic focus on building a robust, year-round ethanol supply chain. -- Reaffirming India's commitment to a cleaner energy future,
by James Primrose (Stillwell Associates) Two of the world’s largest biofuel markets, the U.S. and Europe, share several common trends. Firstly, there is a growing demand for biomass-based biodiesel (BBD) – a category including renewable diesel (RD) and biodiesel (BD) –
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) Company now provides SAF to 58 locations in the U.S. and Europe -- Industry fuel provider Avfuel is once again on hand this week at NBAA-BACE 2025 to highlight its sustainability options. The Michigan-based company now provides consistent
by Curt Epstein (AIN Oline) ... SkyMark Refuelers unveiled the largest aircraft refueler in the U.S. with an all-electric powertrain on Tuesday (October 14, 2025) at NBAA-BACE 2025. Launched in combination with World Fuel Services and Clay Lacy Aviation, the 7,000-gallon-capacity
(Boeing) Wagner Sustainable Fuels is operating the world-first co-located airport blending terminal at Wellcamp Airport; Boeing support will help accelerate the commercialisation of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) -- Wagner Sustainable Fuels has commenced operations at Australia’s first dedicated Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending
(Pacific Harbor Line) Anacostia Rail Holdings (ARH) is pleased to announce that its Pacific Harbor Line (PHL) subsidiary has entered into a development agreement with Remora, a Michigan-based climate technology startup that is pioneering mobile carbon capture for freight rail and
by Caitlin Scheresky (Biomass Magazine) ... Bio-oil SAF, commonly known as hydrotreated esters and fatty acids (HEFA) technology, currently dominates SAF production simply because it’s been proven at a commercial scale. However, HEFA technology is far from the perfect solution. While
(Gulfstream) Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced its fleet of corporate, demonstration and support aircraft has surpassed 3 million nautical miles flown on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blends. In addition, the Gulfstream G800, Gulfstream G700, Gulfstream G600 and Gulfstream G400 flew to
by Katie Schroeder (Biomass Magazine) More than 2,400 miles from the mainland U.S., energy company Par Pacific Holdings Inc. serves as Hawaii’s lone refinery. In 2023, the company decided to add sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel to their product
by Huaqing Ma (TradeWinds) Singapore’s bunkering industry is well-positioned for a multi-fuel future as infrastructure for methanol and biofuels continues to expand, said Caroline Yang, chair of the shipping policy committee at the International Chamber of Shipping. Speaking to TradeWinds on the
by Adekunle Agbetiloye (Business Insider Africa) Kenya Airways Plc is taking a bold step to show that sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) can be made and used right in Africa. Kenya Airways is conducting flights using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blends to test local
(The Maritime Executive) The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is making major strides in its efforts to decarbonize marine operations as its flagship polar research vessel set sail for a new season in Antarctica. They report the vessel’s engines will be running
(University of Oxford/Phys.Org) Academics at the University of Oxford and the University of Pennsylvania have conducted the most comprehensive review of evidence on the effectiveness on carbon offsetting to date and concluded the practice is ineffective and riddled with "intractable" problems.
by Vasil Velev (Carbon Herald) California is positioning itself at the forefront of carbon management technology with a new law aimed at reducing and removing CO2 emissions. Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 614, authored by Senator Henry Stern (D-Los Angeles), to authorize
by David J. Mitchell (NOLA.com) Gov. Jeff Landry declared a moratorium Wednesday (October 15, 2025) on new applications for carbon capture injection wells in Louisiana after years of growing complaints from people who live near where the projects are planned. Landry's order
by Charlotte Levy, Stephanie Herbstritt, Kathy Fallon, Zoe Jee (Clean Air Task Force /Carbon 180) During New York Climate Week, Carbon180 joined experts from Clean Air Task Force, Carbon Direct, the National Wildlife Federation, and World Resources Institute to present and discuss the opportunities and challenges
Cornelius van Tonder (RegenCorp/Ethanol Producer Magazine) As U.S. ethanol producers prepare for the implementation of 45Z, one thing is clear: carbon intensity (CI) is no longer just a regulatory metric—it’s a revenue driver. Achieving CI scores below 30 grams of CO2
by Natalie Roberts* and Carmen Miskel* (American Energy Society/Advanced Biofuels USA) How do we know where the biofuels industry is going next? The American Energy Society (AES) believes that looking at data trends in energy-related startups could help paint the picture.
by Chloe Greenbank (Aerospace Global News) Honda joins the growing list of business and general aviation manufacturers keen to showcase their aircraft's compatibility. -- Honda Aircraft Company’s test flight on a 100% blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) marked a first for the twin-turbine very light
by Anandajit Goswami (The Pioneer) ... When biofuel production from villages of India will happen through such a trusteeship between villagers, market players, government agencies, and private developers, with risk sharing in a decentralised, self governed way, cooperation will happen over class
The Ministry of Energy is endeavouring to produce biofuel with a view to fulfilling domestic needs and reducing fuel imports. Biofuel mixing bioethanol made from crops such as corn, sugarcane, broken rice, with locally produced gasoline will be produced. Myanmar imports 97
byYuthana Praiwan (Bangkok Post) Thailand's first standard for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) specifications is expected this month, with enforcement scheduled from Jan 1, 2026 to support a campaign reducing the carbon footprint of the aviation industry, says the Department of Energy
(VSPARTICLE) Breakthrough nanoporous layer technology demonstrates 10x improvement in iridium utilization, an expensive bottleneck preventing cost-competitive green hydrogen -- This technology will enable scalable and durable PEM electrolysers, paving the way to bring green hydrogen to cost parity with standard hydrogen VSPARTICLE, a
(USA BioEnergy) Applied Atomics to provide clean, always-on nuclear power for USA BioEnergy’s Bon Wier Industrial Park in Newton County, Texas. -- Applied Atomics and USA BioEnergy are excited to announce a strategic partnership that will accelerate industrial manufacturing and e-fuel production
(KN Energies) Over the weekend, the first virtual liquefaction operation of biomethane was successfully completed at the Klaipėda liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal operated by the international energy terminal operator KN Energies AB. The operation was conducted in cooperation with partners: bioLNG
by Enes Tunagur and Jonathan Saul (Reuters) US and Saudi Arabia strongly oppose carbon price on shipping; Trump urged countries to vote no to the emission-reduction measure; Majority of 57 countries voted to delay decision, 47 opposed -- A majority of countries at the
by Trixie Sher Li Yap and Chen Aizhu (Reuters) China has approved another three biofuel refiners to export sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by issuing them quotas, according to trade sources and a Chinese consultancy, a move that could see exports to
by Craig Eason (TradeWinds) Everllence and WinGD have announced engine tests for the latest alternative propulsion newcomer -- ... Ethanol, also known as ethyl alcohol, is similar to methanol in that is liquid at room temperature and pressure. It is also the new
by Jeff Warmann and Matthew C. Lucey (PBF Energy/Monroe Energy/Washington Examiner/MSN) ... As CEOs who operate three of the remaining four large refineries left on the East Coast, we understand the vital importance of America's refining sector to economic prosperity and
(Brazil Stock Guide) Lula seeks to reopen channels with Trump through Vieira–Rubio meeting in Washington, paving the way for a possible presidential encounter in Kuala Lumpur. Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira meets U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Thursday
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Oct. 16 published updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data, reporting that seven new SRE petitions have been filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard during the past month. A total of 30
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... They’re doing it not with protest signs, but with seed drills and soil — and a new report out of Australia has turned that quiet demand for fairness into a national industrial plan: the Low-Carbon Liquid
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This project develops durable fuel injection systems (FIS) and Ducted Fuel Injection (DFI) for rDME Mixing Controlled Compression Ignition (MCCI) combustion in off-road engines. A core technology advance is utilizing dual FIS development pathways to
Sam Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics) In the U.S., ethanol by-product carbon dioxide, is a dominant form of CO2 off-gas from all CO2 processes and source types; and this carbon dioxide is significant in the supply to energy – related projects. ... This piece describes
by Scott Weybright (Washington State University/WSU Insider) New research has found cover crops that are viable in Washington’s normal “off season” don’t hurt the soil and can be sold as a biofuel source. After harvest, farmland often sits fallow and unused until growers
(VICTROL) OCI Global and VICTROL partner to Develop Refrigerated Clean Ammonia Bunkering Supply Chain in the Netherlands and Belgium -- OCI Global (Euronext: OCI) and VICTROL have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop a safe, scalable and commercially viable
(Bain & Co.) New clean fuel incentives are reshaping US crop economics—and raising strategic risks for food companies. -- With clean fuel incentives, biofuels producers could pay twice as much per acre for sustainably grown crops—replacing food companies in the bidding. -- Food
(Towngas) In active response to the national dual carbon goals and the strategic requirements for green transformation in the port and shipping industry, VENEX Company Limited (VENEX) – a joint venture established by The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited
(Fratelli Cosulich) On 9 October 2025, we marked a major milestone in our journey towards sustainable bunkering with the launching of Maya Cosulich — the world’s first methanol-powered IMO II chemical bunker tanker — at Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipyard. The ceremony was
by Andrew Zinin (AFP/Phys.Org) Brazil, India, Italy and Japan vowed Tuesday (October 14, 2025) to quadruple their production and consumption of renewable fuels, hoping other countries will join the pledge during UN climate talks in November. "We hope to have a good
(Wabtec) Goal is to study the use of ethanol in engines as an alternative to diesel; Tests will be conducted through 2027 in Vitória-Minas Railway fleet;Partnership advances the decarbonization of the company’s rail operations Vale and locomotive manufacturer Wabtec Corporation [NYSE: WAB] have
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) Englewood, Colorado,-based Gevo Inc. was granted an extension on a $1.46 billion U.S. Department of Energy loan guarantee on proposed plan to build an ethanol-to-jet sustainable aviation fuel plant in Lake Preston, South Dakota, as
by Matt Olberding (Nebraska Public Media) Tallgrass Energy has started operation of its $1.5 billion pipeline to transport carbon dioxide. On Oct. 3, Mid America Agri Products/Wheatland announced the start of carbon capture at its ethanol plant in Madrid, a village in
(University of Kentucky Research) The University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (UK CAER) and the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) have completed a risk assessment of representative fats, oils and grease (FOG) feedstocks that can be used to produce sustainable aviation fuel
by Steven Downes (Energy Digital) EV giant BYD’s latest breakthrough is a Super Hybrid vehicle with biofuel compatibility – and the SONG PRO COP30 is its 14 millionth low-energy vehicle -- The global transition to renewable energy is gaining momentum through innovative
by Joanna Plucinska and Tim Hepher (Reuters) Fuel suppliers are using European Union green jet fuel mandates to inflate costs for airlines through surcharges, nearly doubling prices compared with market rates, the head of airlines body IATA said in an interview,
by Jordan Godwin (OPIS Insights) Portland, Oregon, is on track to significantly reshape its fuel market. Under the city’s Renewable Fuel Standard, the minimum blend requirement for renewable diesel is set to increase from today’s 15% to 50% in 2026. This
(F&B Bio Recyclage/EIN Presswire) Phase 1 completion establishes the technical & economic foundation for full-scale development, positioning F&B as regional leader in renewable fuel innovation. KUMASI, AH, GHANA, October 10, 2025 -- F&B Bio Recyclage Ltd, an innovative recycling Start-up producer is
by Timothy Taylor (Conversable Economist/Talk Markets) Twenty years ago, with the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the US decided to encourage “biofuels” in a big way with the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program, which started with RFS1 and later was amended
by Dilip S. Patil (The Hindu Business Line) This holistic approach will accelerate the decarbonisation of India’s transport sector, reinforce the country’s commitment to a sustainable, Net-Zero future ... Despite India’s relatively low per capita emissions compared to major polluters like the US
By Sreeraman Thiagarajan (Economic Times) At GFF 2025, Prime Minister Modi spoke about bridging divides between urban and rural, rich, and poor, developed and developing. The same philosophy applies to India’s biofuel story. What began as a domestic policy to reduce
(The Hindu) Tiruvanaikovil-based FSSAI-licensed start-up buys used cooking oil from over 2,000 business establishments, educational institutions and hospitals in Tiruchi, Dindigul, Pudukottai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai districts The Repurpose Used Cooking Oil (RUCO) initiative launched by the Food Safety and Standards
(Loughborough University) An electrochemical process developed by scientists at a Loughborough University spin-out company enables biodiesel producers to turn waste into profit – while slashing emissions and energy use. The R3V Tech team, headed by chemistry experts Dr Adriano Randi (CEO) and Professor Benjamin Buckley (CSO), have developed
by Noah Fish (AgWeek) Minnesota became the first in the nation in 2005 to require a biodiesel blend in its diesel fuel. -- Twenty years ago, Minnesota farmers helped make history. In the fall of 2005, the state became the first in
(Bioenergy International) Germany-headed biogas producer and technology provider EnviTec Biogas AG has announced that it has signed its first contract for the construction of a biogas upgrading plant with carbon dioxide liquefaction in Belgium. The contract is with Byont, a leading Dutch
(Bioenergy International) Finland-headed energy company Gasum Oy, and shipping company Wallenius Sol have signed a co-operation agreement whereby Wallenius Sol’s dual fuel vessels join Gasum’s FuelEU Maritime pool as compliance generators. The vessels will generate a compliance surplus for the benefit
(Southwest Research Institute) Southwest Research Institute produced a batch of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through a refinery process that started with electrofuels or e-fuels made from carbon dioxide and green hydrogen. Using internal research funding, a multidisciplinary team produced and
by Violet George (Carbon Herald) India has achieved a significant step toward industrial decarbonization with the successful production of its first drop of methanol derived from captured carbon dioxide at NTPC’s Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station in Madhya Pradesh. The breakthrough
(Fuel Cells Works) -- New e-SMR process integrates renewable electricity and biogas feedstocks to produce low-cost, low-carbon green methanol. -- The technology boosts flexibility and energy independence, enabling Europe to scale affordable clean fuels for hard-to-abate sectors. European Energy has unveiled its
(Fuel Cells Works) -- Finance Committee advances draft law granting transitional tax incentives to accelerate domestic green hydrogen demand and production. -- Bill includes special fiscal framework for projects in Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica, cementing the region’s role in Chile’s hydrogen export
(Maritime Executive) Maersk reports it is continuing to test new steps that it can use to address issues within the supply of alternative fuels. The latest trial is using a blend called E10 (10 percent ethanol mixed into the methanol supplied
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... From plant to plant, the list of variables any leadership team may have to navigate when working to bring a CCS project to bear can seem never-ending and nuanced—even the smallest differences can create
by Donnell Eller (Des Moines Register) -- Summit Carbon Solutions is asking Iowa regulators to amend its carbon dioxide pipeline permit to explore sequestration sites in other states. -- Opponents, including landowners and environmental groups, are challenging Summit's Iowa permit in
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association) There’s an old saying in politics that suggests “if you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.” Sure, the adage is overused and a bit cliché. But it aptly describes events that will be
by Anika Jane Beamer (Inside Climate News) Corn monocropping emits higher levels of nitrous oxide, a greenhouse gas which traps heat in the atmosphere more than 300 times as effectively as carbon dioxide. Simple interventions could drastically reduce emissions, experts say.
(VietStock) Deputy Director of the Cần Thơ Department of Industry and Trade LêThành Thanh welcomed the proposals, saying they fit the city’s strategy for sustainable industry. -- Two major enterprises from the Republic of Korea (RoK) – Lotte Chilsung Beverage (part of
(Repsol) • Repsol has achieved a technological milestone by producing 100% renewable gasoline on an industrial scale for the first time at its Tarragona industrial center. This breakthrough demonstrates that renewable liquid fuels are a real option for reducing CO2 emissions from transportation, raising
(Whitefox) Whitefox ICE System Supports Efficiency Improvements as Lincolnway Celebrates 100 Million Gallon Annual Production Milestone -- Lincolnway Energy and Whitefox Technologies are proud to announce the successful installation and startup of its Whitefox ICE® membrane dehydration system at Lincolnway’s ethanol plant in Nevada,
by Pedro Consoli (Argus Media) Chinese automaker BYD has unveiled a new engine for its plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) that run on both gasoline and ethanol — one of Brazil's most commonly used fuels — during the inauguration of its new
(ChiniMandi) Labor officials from Brazil’s Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE) have rescued 586 workers from slave-like conditions at a construction site for an ethanol plant in Porto Alegre do Norte, Mato Grosso. The operation, conducted by the Mobile Inspection Task
(BNamericas) New prospects are opening for Mexico’s biofuels industry amid increased support from the administration of President Claudia Sheinbaum, rising concern over falling sugar prices, and growing cooperation with ethanol powerhouse Brazil. “We are gradually seeing how a framework is taking shape
(Blue Biofuels/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Blue Biofuels is pleased to announce the successful completion of its Phase 2 Small Business Innovation Research grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy. Over the past year, this grant has enabled Blue Biofuels to advance
by Holly Jessen (Ethanol Producer Magazine) To mark the 20-year anniversary of the RFS, Ethanol Producer Magazine spoke to several long-time members of the ethanol industry about what has been accomplished as well as what’s next on the horizon. ... When asked to
(Eni) Eni has launched the authorisation process for the Environmental Impact Assessment (VIA) to transform its industrial site in Priolo, Sicily. In recent days, the Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security approved the application to proceed with the construction
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... And so, once again, the world’s fleets are pivoting — this time toward methanol, ammonia, bio-LNG, and drop-in fuels that promise to keep commerce flowing without choking the sky. Not powered by fossil empires, but
by Sarah Giam (Argus Media) Biofuels and liquefied natural gas (LNG) will likely be the most economical alternative marine fuels well into the 2030s, speakers at the Marine Fuels 360 conference in Singapore on 7 October said. But they also emphasised a
by Valerie Thompson (pv magazine) DHL Freight Sweden and Denmark-based Green Energy Group announced a one year nationwide pilot in Sweden to test the use of vehicle integrated PV with a fleet of biofuel-powered transport trucks. -- To measure how solar power
by Trish Everingham (InnovationAus.com) The Western Australian government will spend $1.2 million developing an advanced biofuels strategy aimed at building a local biofuels industry and cutting emissions. The state expects the strategy to help identify its use of existing agricultural and forestry resources
by John Snyder (Riviera) Biodiesel can be used as a drop-in fuel to reduce GHG emissions, but questions remain around its price, supply, availability and impact on onboard components -- While biofuels are expensive and contain carbon, they offer an immediate solution
by Eve Thomas (Offshore Technology) Biofuel producers must look beyond waste lipids if they want to avoid a feedstock bottleneck; land-efficient, industrial-integrable microalgae offer a solution. -- Biofuel has been touted as the cornerstone of a decarbonised future, but the complex supply chains
(Australian Sugar Manufacturers) The Australian Sugar Manufacturers (ASM) has today (October 8, 2025) submitted a bold vision to the Parliamentary Inquiry into Sugarcane Bioenergy Opportunities in Queensland, calling for a $40 million investment package to transform the sugar industry into the
(Sunfire) Sunfire awarded contract to conduct FEED study for 40 MW hydrogen project in Joensuu, Finland. Dresden / Joensuu, October 08, 2025 – At the start of the year, P2X Solutions and Sunfire marked a historic milestone with the first industrial scale green hydrogen
(Japan Airlines) Plant Construction Begins, Targeting Domestic Bioethanol Production Starting 2027 -- Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "JAL") has invested in MORISORA Bio Refinery LLC (hereinafter "MORISORA Bio Refinery") to advance sustainable aviation fuel (hereinafter "SAF") produced from domestically sourced woody biomass
(Baleària) The shipping company is using this renewable fuel on all routes operated with the fast ferry 'Margarita Salas' and the ferry 'Abel Matutes', which connect Barcelona-Alcúdia-Ciutadella, as well as the ferry 'Rusadir', which connects Malaga-Melilla The use of this fuel, which
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (Google translation)) Mitsui O.S. K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Tsuyoshi Hashimoto; Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) today (October 7, 2025) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with NH3 Clean Energy Limited (NH3) and Oceania Marine Energy (Oceania)
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Biofuels claiming 27% of vegetable oil production by 2030; Aviation SAF competing for same waste oils as road transport; Advanced feedstocks still niche despite policy support -- EU and US waste oil imports have surged twentyfold since 2020, intensifying pressure
(Project Cargo Journal) The global shipping industry is on tenterhooks as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) prepares to finalize its landmark Net-Zero Framework (NZF) at an extraordinary meeting. Designed guide shipping toward net-zero emissions by 2050, the IMO’s could reshape fuel choices,
by Jim Giles (Trellis) Ending the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program risks undermining life-cycle assessments, carbon removal investment and international trade. Nov. 3 is the deadline for those wishing to weigh in. The federal program is a foundational component of corporate sustainability work,
by Kate Abnett (Reuters) Lawmaker groups agree to further weaken corporate sustainability law; Deal would apply law to firms with at least 5,000 employees, 1.5 billion euros turnover; Socialists compromise to avoid 'worse' deal with far-right lawmakers Lawmaker groups holding a majority in the
(World Biogas Association) Biomethane represents a practical, scalable and immediate pathway for some parts of maritime decarbonisation. As a renewable, low-carbon fuel, biomethane can leverage existing liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure and vessels, enabling rapid adoption while aligning with International Maritime
(Iowa's News Now) The state is investing nearly $1.9 million to expand access to cleaner and cheaper biofuels across Iowa. The Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Board recently approved 48 new grants to help fuel stations add or upgrade equipment for
(Carbon Brief) From canola farmers in Canada to car owners in India, biofuels have become the subject of everyday debate across the world. Liquid biofuels feature heavily in the climate plans of many countries, as governments prioritise domestic energy security amid geopolitical challenges, while looking to meet
(Qair) Independent renewable energy company Qair announces the successful financing of its renewable hydrogen ecosystem in Occitanie, France. This landmark €55 million financing, secured in partnership with Crédit Agricole and Bpifrance, will support the pending construction of the Hyd’Occ H2 production facility in
(Utility Global/PR Newswire) Collaboration to deliver deeply carbon-negative hydrogen using dairy biogas to fuel heavy-duty transportation across California -- Utility Global, Inc. ("Utility"), a U.S.-based leader in economical decarbonization technology, and Maas Energy Works ("MEW"), the nation's leading developer of dairy digester-to-energy
(European Energy) European Energy has entered a strategic cooperation with German company SYPOX and will use their new technology, electric steam methane reforming (e-SMR), to reduce costs and accelerate green methanol production for the shipping and chemical sectors. European Energy adds bio-methanol
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The bossa nova — literally, “new trend.” ... I. The Rhythm of Renewal ... Every time a biorefinery turns residue into revenue or a digester converts methane into molecule value, it’s the same refrain — structure and improvisation, sense
by Philip Brasher (Agri-Pulse) Over the objections of the Trump administration, an international body that regulates ocean shipping is preparing to finalize a cap-and-trade system for reducing greenhouse gas emissions that offers a potential new market for biofuels made from agricultural feedstocks.
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The sustainable aviation fuel industry’s biggest players gathered in Minnesota last week (of September) to confront the sector’s steep challenges and chart its path forward. At the North American SAF Conference and Expo, held Sept. 22-24
(Ethanol Producer Magazine) This month's EPM podcast features, Kari Buttenhoff, Partner, Christianson CPAs and Consultants. Hosted by Katie Schroeder, Ethanol Producer Magazine. READ MORE/LISTEN
(Otodata) In a world increasingly focused on sustainability and circular economies, the used cooking oil (UCO) market is quietly transforming waste into opportunity. Once just considered a disposable byproduct of food preparation, UCO is now a valuable resource fueling innovation across
(OXCCU) -- Backed by global leaders in aviation, energy, and climate investing, OXCCU strengthens its position as a critical player in the global push for commercially viable sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). -- Series B investors include IAGiVentures (the dedicated corporate venturing
(American Trucking Associations) This summer marked a turning point for the trucking industry’s role in America’s environmental future. After years of battling misguided, top-down mandates from California regulators, common sense prevailed, freeing fleets, manufacturers, and drivers to pursue real, sustainable progress
(Technip Energies) Technip Energies (PARIS:TE) has been awarded two engineering services contracts by Repsol for the development of the Ecoplanta Molecular Recycling Solutions (Ecoplanta) project, a first-of-a-kind waste-to-methanol facility to be built in El Morell, near Tarragona, Spain -- The plant will
(AirCo/Biobased Diesel Daily) AirCo™ announced in late September the successful operation of its new integrated AirMade® Fuel plant in Brooklyn, New York. The plant, according to AirCo, represents a major technological milestone for the company and the broader effort to commercialize synthetic
(Hecksher) As part of its growing sustainability efforts, Hecksher is implementing a new way for companies to address the climate impact of air freight: Sustainable Aviation Fuel certificates (SAFc). SAFc is an established market-based mechanism decoupling the environmental attribute of Sustainable
(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) ... Since February, the EU-27 has imposed duties on biodiesel imports from China, ranging from 10 percent to 35.6 percent, depending on the feedstock. Nevertheless, pressure from Chinese imports remains strong. According to Eurostat, imports of methyl-ester biodiesel made from used
(Argent Energy) Leading producer of waste-based biodiesel Argent Energy is introducing a new brand name – ‘Dieselite’ – to the company’s portfolio. Dieselite is a high-quality B+ biodiesel blend, developed to help reduce commercial vehicle fleet carbon emissions. Produced in the UK, Dieselite
By Keith T. Kerman (New York City DCAS Fleet Newsletter) ...This achievement includes a net reduction in total fuel use and the transition of 99% of all diesel fuel to biofuels, primarily renewable diesel with 5% biodiesel. The most significant
(Molgas) Molgas and Titan fully join forces; New integrated single company will form the leader in downstream LNG in Europe -- Molgas Energy Group (“Molgas”), backed by infrastructure investor InfraVia, has finalized the full acquisition of Titan Energy Holding, parent company of Titan
(Bioenergy Insight) BP has the potential to develop at least nine biomethane projects in Brazil, according to company president Andres Guevara de la Vega, reports Argus Media. Speaking at a British Chamber of Commerce event in Rio de Janeiro, de la Vega said
by Roberto Samora (Reuters/WHTC) Brazil may not be able to raise the mandatory biodiesel mix in diesel to 16% from 15% within a government-set deadline of March 2026, an official from the Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy said on Monday. Marlon Arraes,
(Argus Media) Navigating how technology is transforming carbon markets and addressing key industry challenges -- In this episode, Felix Todd, Deputy Editor for Argus Carbon, and Harshad Kolpyakwar, Head of Product Management and Energy Solutions at FIS Global, explore how technology is
(National Business Aviation Association) In collaboration with industry partners, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is making sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) available at Las Vegas-area airports in conjunction with the 2025 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). The initiative underscores SAF’s
(Ocean Network Express) QTerminals Kramer Rotterdam (QTKR) and Ocean Network Express (Europe) (ONE) have reduced emissions by as much as 500 tonnes of CO₂ in just six months by implementing a biofuel scheme using HVO100, a sustainable biofuel made from renewable
(American Biogas Council) As electricity demand soars, biogas made from wastewater sludge offers an established power source -- Today (September 25, 2025), the American Biogas Council (ABC) released new data showing the extensive role municipal wastewater facilities can play to recycle organic waste into
(ReFuels) ReFuels N.V., one of Europe’s leading suppliers of renewable biomethane (Bio-CNG) for the decarbonisation of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), has entered into a fixed price Bio-CNG agreement for one of Britain’s largest logistics operators. The agreement is a multi-year contract
(Uniper) Uniper will purchase biomethane from three major Spanish plants starting in 2027, enhancing its low-carbon energy portfolio; Five Bioenergy strengthens leadership in European biomethane with Uniper partnership The German energy company Uniper and the Spanish developer Five Bioenergy have signed a seven-year
(Aemetis/Globe Newswire) Leading Industrial Biotechnology Company Delivers Key Equipment For Aemetis Project -- Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural gas and biofuels company, announced today that it is advancing decarbonization at its 65 million gallon per year ethanol plant in Keyes,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This project focuses on demonstrating a nonroad series hybrid powertrain to achieve more than 50% LCA GHG reduction. Technological foundations include optimized hybrid engines, high-temperature Motor/Generators/Inverters, and predictive control. Key findings include developing the series hybrid
by Sam A. Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics, Ltd./The Digest) Yes, carbon dioxide as a green chemical – however, what about the effects on the environment and economy? Carbon dioxide is ever – more a green – natured agent when applied in a growing
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Gevo, Praj in focus as India tips a blending strategy to complement biodiesel, renewable diesel -- ... Ethanol, the star of India’s petrol program, couldn’t hold the mix in diesel. Too volatile, too hydrophilic, too combustible. The
(Axens) Green Carbon Development, led by Process Technical Services (PTS), an established technical services provider to the refining and process industries, announced today that it has selected Axens Vegan® technology for its upcoming renewable fuels facility. Designed for a capacity of 10,500 barrels
(Hurtigruten) Hurtigruten, the leader in iconic Norwegian coastal voyages, is set to make industry history on 29 October 2025 by embarking on their first climate-neutral biofuel sailing. Renowned for having one of the longest coastlines in the world, this groundbreaking 4,000-kilometre
by Jordan Godwin (OPIS Insights) ... Under the city’s Renewable Fuel Standard, the minimum blend requirement for renewable diesel is set to increase from today’s 15% to 50% in 2026. This ambitious policy aims to accelerate decarbonization in the transportation sector
(TradeArabia News Service) The Arab Energy Fund (TAEF), a leading multilateral impact financial institution dedicated to ensuring energy security and sustainability in the MENA region, has announced that it has led Tagaddod’s $26.3 million Series A equity round. Tagaddod, a pioneering platform
(Autoini) Explore ethanol fuel blends and their effects on engines, efficiency, and global adoption. -- Ethanol mix gasoline is becoming more common worldwide as countries aim to cut emissions and reduce oil dependence. Blended fuels such as E5, E10, E20, and E85 are already widely
(Bloomberg/Financial Post) The Trump administration is planning to cancel billions of dollars earmarked for hydrogen projects in California and the Pacific Northwest as part of its first tranche of funding cuts following the government shutdown, according to an administration official. READ
(Simon Fraser University) imon Fraser University’s Clean Hydrogen Hub has signed an agreement with three other leading Canadian hydrogen hubs conducting similar research and activities in developing hydrogen energy technologies. The collaboration between SFU, Vallée de la Transition Énergétique (VTE, Québec), Newfoundland and Labrador Hydrogen
(XCF Global) XCF Global, Inc. ("XCF") (Nasdaq:SAFX), a key player in decarbonizing the aviation industry through Sustainable Aviation Fuel ("SAF"), and FlyORO Technologies Pte. Ltd. ("FlyORO"), a global leader in digital modular blending solutions for SAF, today announced the signing of
by Stephen Adeleye (KOGI Reports) The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has encouraged Nigerians to embrace the integration of Jatropha and Cassava for biogas production to strengthen energy security, create jobs, reduce waste, protect the environment, and drive rural economic growth. This
(Tallgrass) Mid America Agri Products/Wheatland (MAAPW) today announced the start of carbon dioxide capture at its Madrid, Nebraska, ethanol facility, with volumes to be transported on Tallgrass’ Trailblazer Pipeline for permanent sequestration in Wyoming. MAAPW: A Founder’s Vision Realized For MAAPW, becoming
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