(Capital Press) Corn Belt farmers are eager to do what they can to prevent Oregon, Washington and California from banning ethanol-powered vehicles. The National Corn Growers Association and corn growers in 11 states have moved to intervene in a lawsuit blue states
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This project develops predictive combustion and emission models for low lifecycle carbon fuels (LLCFs) across hard-to-decarbonize sectors. Key advancements include improved kinetic models for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) components like cyclohexane and methylcyclohexane, and a novel
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) Iowa State University is working with a U.S. Defense Department-backed organization to develop facilities that could make the university and its community a national destination for biobased product testing. BioMADE, a Manufacturing Innovation Institute focused on bioindustrial manufacturing and
by Stephanie Seay (Oak Ridge National Laboratory) Scientists developed a new approach to study the molecular makeup of the plant soil environment, yielding data that can drive innovations for better energy and food crops. -- Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Ethanol was in the spotlight at the 2025 Farm Progress Show with USDA predicting a record corn crop that needs to find a home through increased exports and domestic demand and the Renewable Fuels Association once again
(Advanced Clean Tech News) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced it is proposing to disapprove California’s heavy-duty vehicle inspection and maintenance requirements as they apply to vehicles not registered in the state, including out-of-state and foreign-registered trucks. The EPA
by James Ochoa (AutoBlog) Industry leaders urged European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to reconsider plans for phasing out fossil fuel-powered vehicles by the mid-2030s. -- According to new reports published by Bloomberg and Reuters, Europe’s automotive giants are sounding the alarm, warning that
(Office of Senator Tina Smith (D-MN)) U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) and Todd Young (R-IN) reintroduced bipartisan legislation that will help bolster soil research and improve agricultural resilience and productivity in the Midwest and across the country. Experts estimate that American
by Sean Reilly (Politico Pro Greenwire) Among the pool of 165 candidates are members of a climate science denial group and industry representatives. -- EPA is seeking public feedback on a large pool of applicants — a motley group that includes mainstream
by Dr. Gordian* (Special to Advanced Biofuels USA) The recent action by the US government to take a $10 billion equity position in the chip manufacturer, Intel, offers an exciting way to push US Small Business to the forefront of
by Alejandro Gonzalez (Motor Finance Online) Influx of American imports reshapes petrol supply, raising questions for carmakers, retailers, and the road to E15. -- The collapse of Vivergo Fuels, announced last week after the UK government refused to provide emergency financial support, is
by John Hult (South Dakota Searchlight) Nebraska fleet study backs higher ethanol blends; SD advertising targets teens -- The ethanol industry won’t tell you to fill your vehicle with illegal fuel, but thanks to a long-term study of fleet vehicles in Nebraska,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Biofuel production faces hurdles from slow technology and supply chain uncertainties. This study uses an innovative Agent-Based Modeling (ABM) approach to simulate farmer behavior and land allocation for biomass. ABMs show producer adoption impacts biorefinery supply
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) On August 22, 2025, EPA announced its decisions on 175 individual small refinery exemption petitions from 38 refineries seeking an exemption from their Renewable Fuel Standard obligations for the 2016–2024 compliance years. In consultation with the Department
(CBS2Iowa) A 26-state lawsuit seeks to block an executive order in California that would require 35% of all news cars and passenger trucks to be zero-emissions cars by2026, with all cars reaching the standard by 2035. The restrictions will also impact delivery and
by Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) EPA expected to rule soon on a number of the 190 pending refiner exemption requests; EPA expected to delay decision on whether larger refiners should make up for exempted gallons; The decisions will have significant impacts on oil and
by James Davey (Reuters) UK-US trade deal removed UK tariffs on US ethanol; UK government says aid would not provide value for taxpayer; AB Foods confirms closure of Vivergo plant; AB Foods says UK government decision 'deeply regrettable'; Ensus talking to government to secure ongoing
(Advanced Clean Tech News) The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed two federal court complaints last week against the California Air Resources Board (CARB), challenging the enforcement of emissions standards that DOJ contends are preempted under the Clean Air Act. According to
(Advanced Clean Tech News) The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced today that it has closed its investigation into the Clean Truck Partnership, determining that key commitments made by several leading truck and engine manufacturers now sufficiently address earlier antitrust concerns and
by Erin Krueger (SAF Magazine) The U.S. EPA announced it has “developed a new approach” for reviewing small refinery exemptions (SREs) in a document filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit on Aug. 19. The agency is
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The assumption here is that formate is the right form for carbon’s next act. OCOchem’s Carbon FluX Electrolyzer promises to take ADM’s biogenic CO₂ in Decatur and, with nothing fancier than water and electrons, transform it into formate
by Cami Koons (Iowa Capital Dispatch) Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand speaks against CO2 pipeline -- County supervisors in Shelby and Story counties voted Tuesday to pursue further legal action in their case against Summit Carbon Solutions pertaining to county-specific ordinances on
By Sara Schonhardt (E&E News Climatewire) The Trump administration is preparing to use tariffs and travel bans as reprisals against countries that support an upcoming agreement to put fees on shipping pollution. Those moves, outlined in an email to POLITICO’s E&E News,
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) Yesterday (August 18, 2025), U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins alongside Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Senator Marsha Blackburn, Senator Bill Hagerty, Representative John Rose, and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden, announced USDA
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., on Aug. 6 announced the reintroduction of the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act. The bill aims to strengthen the USDA’s BioPreferred Program, which promotes the use of U.S.-made biobased products. The bill, S.
(Investing.com/AI) Southwest Airlines Co. sold its renewable fuels unit to Conestoga Energy as the carrier reduces its climate initiatives after years of limited industry progress, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. Conestoga Energy, a major low-carbon intensity biofuel provider, said it purchased Saffire Renewables
by Diana Yates (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) A team of agricultural economists, environmental scientists and policy experts envisions a path toward a carbon-neutral agricultural future by expanding the reach of policies designed to promote low-carbon biofuels for transportation and aviation. In
by Kurt Schuparra (Capitol Weekly) OPINION – Late last year, the California Air Resources Board updated the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), which aims to reduce the carbon intensity (i.e., greenhouse gas emissions) from the diesel fuel and gasoline sold
by Andrea Kent (Renewable Industries Canada/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... In 2024, U.S., ethanol exports reached an impressive 1.9 billion gallons with over a third destined for Canada. These figures represent more than mere statistics; they demonstrate how our cross-border partnership fulfills
(Advanced Clean Tech News) Four of the nation’s largest heavy-duty truck makers have filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, challenging the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and Governor Gavin Newsom’s ability to enforce certain state
by Dayanne Sousa (Bloomberg) ... Selling large volumes of ethanol as feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, had long been a dream of Brazilian producers, who churn out more of the biofuel than almost anyone else. To achieve that, officials invested heavily in
by Marc Heller (Politico Pro Greenwire) The agency intends to remove biogas-generated electricity's eligibility for the biofuels program, squashing a potential revenue stream for livestock operations. -- The Trump administration is putting the brakes on an already sputtering effort to turn farm
(Renewable Fuels Association) The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported today (August 12, 2025) that American farmers are expected to harvest a record-large corn crop of 16.7 billion bushels this fall, while the corn surplus is projected to rise to its highest level in eight
by Steve White (Rural Radio Network) Supporters of ethanol “bang the drum” for E15 during a meeting with Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins. -- The Secretary of Agriculture visited eastern Nebraska over the weekend, hosting a roundtable with ag leaders. Wayne Garrett of Chief
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The MAHA Commission’s stated mission is sweeping: to drastically reduce chronic disease and eliminate childhood illness. Among its many proposals, it has taken aim at dietary fats and oils — in particular, seed oils such
Li Qiao (The Conversation) ... But these biofuels are harder to produce and more expensive, in part because the technologies are new, and in part because there are not yet logistics systems in place to collect, transport and process large quantities of source
by Camila Souza Ramos (International Valor) To offload surplus, Trump adds product to trade deals with U.K. and Japan -- To find markets for the surplus and curb a price drop of nearly 20% in two years, Washington has included the corn-based
(Clean Fuels Development Coalition) In comments filed with the US EPA on the 2026-27 volume obligations for the Renewable Fuel Standard, the agency was criticized for admitting the 15 billion gallon corn ethanol target is likely unattainable and encouraging any
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Indian ag exports, biofuels, refined fuels face among highest US trade barriers; Exports of plant proteins, animal feed additives to face steep pricing pressure; Tariff to apply to all Indian goods entering US in 21
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today thanked Sens. Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) for leading the introduction of the bipartisan Ethanol for America Act in the Senate and House, which would require the U.S.
by Sean Reilly (Politico Pro Greenwire) The nominees could be instrumental to the administration’s goal of rolling back the tightened soot standard and standing pat on other air quality limits. -- More than a quarter of the candidates for an expert and
(Office of Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)) U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) introduced bipartisan legislation to enhance the ability of the Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Products Assistance program to support the development of advanced biofuels, renewable chemicals,
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association) Lower gas prices. More energy independence. Stronger farms. Cleaner air. What’s not to like? These results are the proven outcomes of a groundbreaking bipartisan energy policy established twenty years ago, which continues to deliver benefits
by Phil McKenna, Peter Aldhous (Inside Climate News) ... Liquefied natural gas vessels are fueled by their cargo—they’re built specifically to make use of the gas boiling off from their tanks. But Cheniere Energy, the largest U.S. exporter of LNG, is seeking “alternative
by Caitlin Scheresky (Biomass Magazine) In partnership with Guidehouse and Vanguard Renewables, the RNG Coalition presented its first RNG Media Day on June 18. Hosted by the RNG Coalition’s Senior Manager of Communications, Dylan Chase, the webinar kicked off with the
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) Investments support rural jobs, forest health, wildfire mitigation and energy independence -- U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today (July 17, 2025) announced the U.S. Forest Service is awarding $80 million in Wood Innovation Grants to spur wood products
by Nicole Heslip (Brownfield Ag News) The U.S. Grains Council is praising the recently announced trade deal with South Korea.Advisory Trade Policy Team Lead and Michigan farmer Chris Creuger tells Brownfield farm profitability is the number one concern of growers. “We’d sure
(GranBio/CISION) GranBio LLC, a pioneer in biochemicals and biofuels, announced today (July 31, 2025) the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc, the global leader in cellulose specialty products, to jointly explore the development of a
(White House) ADDRESSING A NATIONAL EMERGENCY: Today (July 30, 2025), President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order implementing an additional 40% tariff on Brazil, bringing the total tariff amount to 50%, to deal with recent policies, practices, and actions by the
(Advanced Clean Tech News) The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has approved a series of amendments to the state’s Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) and Zero-Emission Powertrain (ZEP) Certification regulations, aimed at preserving emissions benefits while offering truck manufacturers additional flexibility to
by Chad Smith, Steve White (KRVN) Nebraska is jumping into a national legal fight — this time to defend gas-powered vehicles and protect corn growers. Attorney General Mike Hilgers is leading a coalition backing a Trump-era rule that blocks states like California
(U.S. Department of Energy) On July 29, 2025, the Department of Energy (DOE) published a report entitled A Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S. Climate, evaluating existing peer-reviewed literature and government data on climate impacts of Greenhouse
by Jarrett Renshaw and Stephanie Kelly (Reuters/Successful Farming) A leading U.S. oil refining trade group has sent a letter to top Republican lawmakers criticizing President Donald Trump’s biofuel policies, the oil industry’s biggest rift with the president since his return to the White House in January. The July 25
by Jake Spring and Anusha Mathur (Washington Post) The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday announced a proposal to rescind the landmark legal opinion that underpins virtually all of its regulations to curb climate change. The move would end EPA regulations on greenhouse
(Quantum Commodity Intelligence) US and EU officials are at odds over whether Sunday's $750 billion energy trade deal would include ethanol, with Americans suggesting Europe will buy the fuel but EU officials denying that is the case. EU officials told Quantum the
(Climbing. Fast) The U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee recently advanced critical language in two key Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills recognizing the importance of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and the role it plays in decarbonizing aviation. In the FY26 House Agriculture
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Sandia National Laboratories is advancing hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2ICE) for hard-to-electrify sectors, targeting 2024-2027 market entry. Key findings: increased swirl improves H2 mixing, yet cyclic variability remains. Crucially, hydrogen significantly delays hydrocarbon auto-ignition, providing new
(Pacific Biodiesel) Pacific Biodiesel delivers this first of its kind fuel to Hawaiian Electric’s Schofield Generating Station -- Late last month, Pacific Biodiesel made its first delivery of biodiesel produced with sunflower oil from the company’s expanded agriculture operations on Kauaʻi. “The container
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation highlights ethanol/methanol for off-road decarbonization, despite their low ignitability for compression ignition. Pilot injections are key, creating a flame kernel to ignite main sprays. Ethers improve ignitability but reduce efficiency in single-fuel blends, lowering
by Kristen Walker (American Consumer Institute/Real Clear Energy) ... Small independent refineries are also paying a heavy price. Lacking the capacity to blend fuels, they are required to purchase the compliance credits known as Renewable Identification Numbers (RIN). As RIN prices
by Stephanie van den Berg and Alison Withers (Reuters) ICJ opinion could influence global climate litigation; U.N. treaties should guide responsibilities, rich countries say; South, small island states seek firm measures to curb emissions The United Nations' highest court on Wednesday (July 23, 2025)
(Advanced Biofuels Association) A new study published by the Advanced Biofuels Association (ABFA) finds that the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to cut the Renewable Identification Number (RIN) by 50% for fuels made from foreign feedstocks, as part of its 2026 and 2027 Renewable
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today congratulated Aaron Szabo on his Senate confirmation to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Air and Radiation (OAR). Among its responsibilities, the OAR administers the Clean Air Act, which includes oversight
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is soliciting public comments on a preliminary plan for determining provisional emissions rates (PER) for the purposes of the 45Z clean fuel production
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) High-fidelity simulations are crucial for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) combustion modeling. DNS of aero-combustors shows premixed flames dominate heat release, with edge flames re-igniting extinction regions via coupled deflagration and ignition. Crucially, edge flames cause turbulent
by Jenna Bloxom* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The Energy Projects Conference & Expo 2025 was billed as “the largest event globally for professionals working on major energy projects” with an estimated 10,000+ attendees across the diverse energy spectrum uniting for “6 leading
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Japan reduces 25% tariff on US imports to 15%, opening markets; The deal boosts US agricultural exports to Japan, a vital trading partner; Improved market access may drive 5%-10% gains in US agricultural and protein exp ... The announcement via
(University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign/Phys.Org) Low carbon fuel policies are intended to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation. However, rigid carbon intensity (CI) accounting procedures in current policies may limit CI responsiveness across candidate sites and facilities. Work published in the journal ACS Sustainable
by Marc Heller (Politico Greenwire) A climate change law once hailed as a bipartisan triumph may be fading out before it's even in place. -- Congress enacted the Growing Climate Solutions Act in 2022 with the aim of helping farmers navigate the
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins on July 17 announced the U.S. Forest Service is awarding $80 million in Wood Innovation Grants to spur wood products manufacturing, expand active forest management, and accelerate energy innovation. “The United
(Office of Congressman Mike Flood (R-NE 1st) U.S. Congressmen Mike Flood (NE-01) and Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02) announced that they introduced the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Information Act. This bill would direct the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA) to
by Tyne Morgan (AgWeb) As soybean exports face increasing uncertainty, the United Soybean Board says it’s focused on drumming up more domestic demand. -- ... In addition to $10 soybeans, tariffs are hanging over the export outlook — an important factor considering
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Biofuels Digest) The only way to ensure the long term health of the biofuel (RFS) program is with more biofuels. That is because the construct of the RFS allows RINS and SREs to eat away at
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Global planned capacity for Renewable Diesel (RD), Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), and Dimethyl Ether (DME) reached 23.699 billion units by June 2024, a 3% increase. Key drivers include RFS RVOs and Net Zero targets. A significant
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), in partnership with the Algae Foundation and NREL, announced the grand champion and top four winning teams of the 2023 - 2025 U.S. Department of Energy AlgaePrize Competition! Launched in 2022 and in its
by Will Sommer, Jeff Bennett, Kendyl Partridge, and Anna Cororaton (Today in Energy/U.S. Energy Information Administration) In our recently published Annual Energy Outlook 2025 (AEO2025), we introduce our new Carbon Capture, Allocation, Transportation, and Sequestration module (CCATS), which allows us to model carbon
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Demand for Sustainable, Affordable, Reliable, Available (SARA) feedstock is sky-high, especially for SAF, but it’s tough to find. Competition and pushback exist for conventional crops, necessitating more residues, like forest waste. Positively, new technologies for waste-to-fuels
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on July 17 published updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data, reporting that six new SRE petitions have been filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard during the past month. A total of 195
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Consumer demand for biobased materials is strong, and innovation is rampant with first commercial products becoming more common. Chemicals and materials offer higher margins suitable for early-stage companies. However, the sector faces significant headwinds, including a
by Gram Slattery (Reuters/G Captain) Two senior officials at the White House National Security Council have left their roles in recent days, according to two sources familiar with the moves, the latest departures for a body that has been cut sharply in recent
(Nebraska Ethanol Board) The Nebraska Ethanol Board (NEB) today announced the publication of the interim report for Phase II of the E30 Demonstration. The project is demonstrating the viability of E30 fuel (a blend of 30% ethanol and 70% gasoline) in
by Corbin Hair (Politico Pro Climatewire) The group identified about 30 climate policies. Some of them might even find bipartisan support. -- Veterans of the Biden-era Department of Energy have developed a list of policies for advancing technologies to capture carbon dioxide
(Office of U.S. Trade Representative) Today (July 15, 2025), the Office of the United States Trade Representative initiated an investigation of Brazil under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The investigation will seek to determine whether acts, policies, and
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Surface Transportation Board is seeking nominations to fill nine vacancies on its Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee, including one vacancy that must be filled by an individual representing biofuel feedstock growers or providers and
by Kari Lydersen (Canary Media) It’s the latest setback for the longstanding REAP (Rural Energy for America Program) program, casting uncertainty over the future of a resource that helps farmers save on energy and install solar. -- ... But the program, known
by Jaren White (Brownfield Ag News) The vice president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says Congressional action to approve nationwide, year-round E-15 is just the first step to expanding demand for the renewable fuel. Mark Bunselmeyer, who farms in Macon County,
by Sean Reilly (Politico Pro Greenwire) The EPA administrator will pick outside experts who will weigh in on consequential and increasingly politicized reviews of air pollution rules. -- EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, who has pledged to ensure clean air for all Americans,
by Margy Eckelkamp (AgWeb) The tax credit unlocks new value in your grain. But the ticket to entry is getting on-farm data ready to share -- After almost three years of talking about what could be spelled out by 45Z, Mitchell Hora
(EcoEngineers) In the dynamic landscape of renewable energy, understanding the intricacies of market pricing and regulatory impacts is crucial for stakeholders. EcoEngineers' “California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (CA-LCFS) and Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Credit Pricing Analysis” report provides valuable insights into
by Kristine Klavers (EcoEngineers/Biobased Diesel Daily) Rigorous LCA and QAP participation is crucial for ensuring SAF market access, maximizing regulatory incentives and establishing confidence in a competitive global environment. -- Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has emerged as the cornerstone of aviation’s decarbonization strategy.
(U.S. Grains Council) The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) recently sponsored South Korea SAF experts to tour the U.S. alcohol-to-jet Fuel (ATJ) technology supply chain. Participants met with stakeholders ranging from low-carbon intensity (CI) corn farmers to ATJ SAF production technology companies
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Europe’s dual playbook—scaling the proven while seeding the radical—offers a lesson for everyone who cares about defossilization: sometimes the future arrives without trumpets. It slides under doors. It settles in the corners. It smells faintly of
by John Campbell (Ocean Park/Biobased Diesel Daily) Policy chaos has contributed to a collapse in profit margins and a substantial decline in production, but higher RVOs and a modified 45Z credit could stimulate a quick revival. The U.S. biobased diesel (BBD) industry
(Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition) This award is given to an organization or an individual in the organization in recognition for advancing our sector, achievements in advancing science, assisting, and taking appropriate measures for initiating the production, manufacture, and commercialization of
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation highlights the vast potential of 180-220 million tons of waste for energy, addressing rising disposal costs and significant GHG emissions. Key innovations include AMP Robotics’ AI-powered MSW sorting with 99% accuracy and improved MSW
by Sean Reilly (Politico Pro Climatewire) The move opens the door to revise a suite of rules clamping down on heat-trapping emissions, especially from the industrial and transportation sectors. -- EPA has taken its first public step toward revisiting the landmark 2009
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuels trade association, announced that Americans could potentially save more than $10.1 billion in fuel costs this summer thanks to an emergency summer E15 waiver issued earlier this year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, issued the following statement in response to a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit that defended the RFS Set and rejected an attempt by oil industry
by Brian Dabbs, Christa Marshall (E&E News Energywire) The DOE secretary’s proposed budget would slash research programs and boost efforts “to reindustrialize America, to win the race on AI, and to stop the huge upward pressure on electricity prices.” ... The Trump administration’s fiscal
by Jack Brook and Jennifer McDermott (Associated Press) Louisiana is the latest state to redefine natural gas as green energy under a new law the Republican governor signed this week, even though it’s a fossil fuel that emits planet-warming greenhouse gases. Three
by Valerie Volcovici (Reuters) Nearly 300 current and recently terminated employees of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published a declaration of dissent on Monday (June 30, 2025), outlining five major concerns about how the Trump administration's politicization of science and severe job
(U.S. Department of Energy) Dr. Lynn Wendt serves as the Laboratory Relationship Manager to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO). Dr. Wendt is also a senior research scientist in the Energy and Environment Science and Technology Directorate at
by Alex Nieves (Politico Pro) The California Air Resources Board announced plans to revoke the rule in January. -- California air regulators repealed a state rule Thursday that would have mandated rail operators phase out the diesel locomotives that traverse the
(National Sorghum Producers) The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled this week in favor of Texas Corn Producers, Texas Sorghum Producers, and National Sorghum Producers, vacating a 2024 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that unfairly penalized ethanol-containing fuels in federal
(FutureFuel) FutureFuel Corp. (NYSE: FF) (“FutureFuel” or the “Company”), a manufacturer of custom and performance chemicals and biofuels, today announced its decision to temporarily idle biodiesel production upon completion of its remaining contractual obligations, anticipated to occur by the end of
by Michael McAdams (Advanced Biofuels Association/Real Clear Energy) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has moved from the margins of energy policy to the forefront of America’s energy future. Once viewed as a long-shot innovation, SAF is now a commercially viable, rapidly scaling
(Renewable Fuels Association) Allowing E15 in existing infrastructure would help reduce volatility, lower pump prices -- As tensions in the Middle East create uncertainty and volatility in global fuel markets, the Renewable Fuels Association is urging President Trump to move quickly to
by Lesley Clark (Politico Pro Climatewire) Red states are urging the Trump administration to take steps to quash lawsuits that seek to hold the oil and gas industry accountable for climate change. -- A coalition of Republican state attorneys general is urging
By Nate Raymond (Reuters) Court finds EPA's climate analysis arbitrary, sends rule back for review; Environmental groups argue EPA used outdated study on emissions; Judge Katsas dissents, calls rule deeply flawed A federal appeals court declined to throw out the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's
(Biofuture Platform) Consistency check comparing Mission Innovation’s Data Visualization Tool for Bioresources and the Clean Energy Ministerial Biofuture Initiative Global Biomass data accessible via the US Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Knowledge Discovery Framework (KDF). The Mission Innovation (MI) Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR)
by Niina H. Farah, Lesley Clark (Politico Pro Greenwire) The justices declined to set a new broader rule for when challengers can bring a case to court. -- The Supreme Court opened the door Friday for fuel producers to challenge California vehicle
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on June 18 published updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data, reporting that 20 new SRE petitions have been filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard during the past month. According to the agency,
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and Adam Schiff, D-Calif., on May 21 introduced legislation to create a tax credit incentivizing biomass carbon removal and storage (BiCRS) technologies, including biochar production. The bill, S. 1842, known as the Wildfire
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) The Supreme Court has determined there is only one venue appropriate for legal challenges to small refinery exemption decisions. Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper says the Court agreed with RFA and Growth Energy that the
by Kami Buchholz (Engine Technology Forum/Power Progress) The internal combustion engine (ICE) has served as an indispensable power source for on-highway and off-highway vehicles for decades. While the ICE continues to showcase an attitude of sustainability as a standalone provider of
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) ... Last week, two major policy developments are resetting the debate about the future of vehicles and fuels. First, after several years of lackluster federal policy support for renewable fuels – even below what was actually
(Datavault AI) Computational Modeling and High Performance Computing (HPC) to Optimize Biofuel Digital Twins and Support U.S. Energy Independence -- Datavault AI Inc. (Nasdaq: DVLT), leading the way in AI data experience, valuation and monetization, is poised to develop an AI-driven multi-modal
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol {Producer Magazine) The U.S. Department of Commerce on June 10 confirmed the termination of 14 discretionary federal advisory committees, including the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee, which provided the agency with private sector advice aimed
(U.S. Grains Council) ... U.S. Grains Council (USGC) Chairwoman Verity Ulibarri and USGC President and CEO Ryan LeGrand traveled to Beijing and Hong Kong, China to meet with key industry counterparts and join the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agribusiness Trade Mission
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The USDA Foreign Agricultural Trade Service hosted a trade mission to Lima, Peru, from June 9-12 aimed at expanding market access and boosting U.S. agricultural exports. The agency identified ethanol as one of the products
by Allison Lampert and Oliver Griffin (Reuters) Global aviation sector strives for net zero emissions by 2050; Sustainable aviation fuel made from ethanol seen as one option; Brazil ethanol producers fear US interference in UN's SAF rules -- The U.S. is
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on June 12 committed to implementing upcoming changes to the 45Z clean fuel production credit “in the most robust way” and ensuring foreign actors do not have a backdoor into
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today welcomed the release of proposed renewable volume obligations (RVOs) for 2026 and 2027, calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s draft rule a “very positive signal” for America’s ethanol industry and farmers. By prioritizing domestically produced renewable fuels
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) ... Renewable Fuels Association calls for EPA action, E15 access, and 45Z clarity The Renewable Fuels Association is advocating for policies to “unleash American ethanol,” according to its president and CEO Geoff Cooper, who delivered the keynote
by Laurel Rosenhall and Lisa Friedman (New York Times) California leaders said the state intends to challenge the move in court, and to find new ways to move drivers toward electric vehicles. -- President Trump signed joint resolutions of Congress on Thursday
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(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels Alliance America delivered a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, urging him to set the 2026 RFS biomass-based diesel volume at no less than 5.25 billion gallons and allow continued growth in the 2027 volumes.
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Valerie Reed, Director of the USDOE Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), discussed building A Resilient US Bioeconomy. She outlined benefits including job creation, strengthening national security via domestic supply chains, supporting ethanol producers, investing in communities, improving
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) A number of biodiesel plants remain idled across Iowa. Eastern Iowa farmer Dave Walton serves on the board of directors for the Iowa Soybean Association and American Soybean Association. He tells Brownfield the industry is seeking
by David Gelles (New York Times) ... There are also new questions about the viability of some prominent carbon capture technologies. Climeworks’ flagship plant in Iceland, which uses so-called direct air capture to scrub carbon dioxide from the sky, removed just a sliver
by Alex Nieves (Politico) President Donald Trump plans to sign a trio of resolutions Thursday to revoke California’s nation-leading vehicle emissions standards. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), author of a resolution to nix the state’s electric vehicle sales mandate via the Congressional Review Act,
(Renewable Fuels Association) In keynote remarks today at the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo in Omaha, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper laid out the importance of ethanol for energy independence and the rural farm economy. “If there was ever an
(American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) A panel at the 2025 Fuel Ethanol Workshop will spotlight how agricultural conservation practices can create new markets and profit opportunities for ethanol producers and farmers. Titled "Turning Agricultural Practices into Low-Carbon Farming Success,” .... Moderated by American
by Kellan Heavican (Brownfield Ag News) A U.S. Senator from Nebraska says there is support to keep the 45z tax credits in the President’s reconciliation bill. Pete Ricketts, tells Brownfield, “At least from what I’ve heard, there’s nobody looking to take that
by Mike Lee (Politico Pro Greenwire) The Transportation Department says the Biden-era rule for cars and trucks is legally flawed. -- The Department of Transportation formally started the process of rewriting the fuel economy standards for cars and trucks, issuing a rule
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The Persistence Cycle -- That’s where GTESI comes in — the General Theory of Evolutionary Systems & Information, more about GTESI here. It offers a framework not just for asking whether a policy is smart or popular,
by Tina Casey (Triple Pundit) Sustainable aviation fuel accounted for less than 0.15 percent of total fuel used among 77 leading airlines last year, but new supplies could soon change that. -- ... Bio-based sustainable aviation fuel offers the potential for
by Kathy Cisar (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) Public-Private Partnership Advances Research That Turns US Biomass Into National Sources of Fuel, Rubber, and Battery Materials -- The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is known for its groundbreaking research in
Delivered by NAS President Marcia McNutt: The second annual State of the Science address explored the current status of the U.S. research enterprise and strategies for navigating a rapidly changing scientific landscape. The address was followed by a panel moderated by
by Charlotte Levy (The Deep End) ... Here, we present a vision for new policy and principles that will bolster opportunities for responsible biomass use while strengthening safeguards. These ideas have been co-created with representatives from communities most impacted by biomass resources and
by Rachel Frazin (The Hill) The Trump administration’s more detailed budget request seeks to decimate science, staffing and other programs at multiple environment-related federal agencies. Entities ranging from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the National Park Service (NPS) would see deep
by Vitor Pistoia (The Land) The global oilseed market is undergoing a period of transformation influenced by a combination of strong production figures, evolving trade patterns and significant policy shifts. ... The abundance of soybeans is exerting downward pressure on global oilseed prices,
by Donnelle Eller (Des Moines Register) Food and beverage giant PepsiCo says it has converted about 20 semi trucks in Iowa to new technology that enables them to run on mostly biodiesel to help the company meet its sustainability goals. The maker
by Michael Dwyer (U.S. Energy Information Administration) ... About 22% of light-duty vehicles sold in the first quarter of the year in the United States were hybrid, battery electric, or plug-in hybrid vehicles, up from about 18% in the first
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Rex American Resources on May 28 confirmed work continues on the carbon capture and storage (CCS) and capacity expansion projects at its One Earth Energy facility in Gibson City, Illinois. Both projects are expected to
by Brian Quinn and Ben Beagle (Batavian Daily News) ... The canceled grants include $15.3 million to Skyven Technologies, which had previously announced a project to help decarbonize Western New York Energy’s ethanol production facility in Medina. The project would improve
(U. S. Department of Energy) Updates to 45ZCF-GREET model incorporate new methods of alternative fuel production, allowing more American farmers to benefit from rising bioenergy demand -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office today removed barriers to domestic bioenergy production by
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) A notice published in the Federal Register by the U.S. EPA indicates that far fewer parties than originally anticipated have registered with the agency as biointermediate producers under the Renewable Fuel Standard. The EPA discussed the
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