by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) Before you jump into your fertilizer applications or tillage this fall, take a look to see if your local biofuel plants are planning to offer premiums for low-carbon grain next year. Farmers preparing to apply fall
(Africa Bioethanol Association) Africa's fuel supply is heavily concentrated. Most Sub-Saharan African countries source their refined petroleum from a narrow set of Gulf suppliers, transit through a small number of shipping corridors, and carry minimal strategic reserves. Sub-Saharan Africa's dependence on imported refined
(DTN/Globe Newswire) DTN and Veriflux join forces to create Field Origin, connecting existing field-level data with feedstock tracking and reporting -- DTN, a global data and technology company, and Veriflux, a compliance and traceability platform for renewable feedstocks and fuels, today announced
(Government of Canada/Environment and Climate Change Canada) The Government of Canada is helping strengthen Canada’s low-carbon fuel industry by proposing changes to the Clean Fuel Regulations. This will support domestic production and encourage long-term reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. These amendments
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... what should power the boat? The current answer is a sprawling, contested catalogue of contenders—conventional LNG, Bio-LNG, biomethanol, e-ammonia, hydrogen, and wind-assisted propulsion. The real challenge,however, is not simply dreaming up a cleaner molecule. It
(Optimus Technologies/Biobased Diesel Daily) Optimus Technologies announced Oct. 27 a new hands-on training initiative with Peaslee Technical Training Center designed to prepare diesel-technician students for the growing use of biodiesel in heavy-duty transportation. Through a collaborative effort involving Optimus Technologies, Peaslee Tech,
(Peterson Solutions) The biofuels industry moves fast, and some of the most important conversations aren't happening in press releases or regulatory updates. They're happening at industry events, in customer meetings, trading desks, and policy discussions. Fueling Conversations is a new webinar series
(Moeve) • The companies will collaborate to transition industrial facilities that use fossil fuel-based cogeneration systems to lower-carbon, more competitive energy models The collaboration will drive the development of renewable gases, from the conversion of biogas plants to biomethane to the production
(Emirates National Oil Company/Biobased Diesel Daily) Emirates National Oil Co. and the municipality of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates have signed an agreement to explore opportunities for collaboration in alternative and cleaner fuels, with a focus on collecting used cooking
by Shaun Hollis (Douglas Shire News Newsport) Cairns Rum Company representatives are just some of several business leaders that have met with the Douglas Shire Council Mayor and Chief Executive as talks ramp up on bringing new industries to the region
by Michele Labrut (Seatrade Maritime News) With ethanol emerging as an alternative fuel the first port in Latin America has started offering it on a regular basis -- The Port of Santos Authority (APS), CMA CGM, Copersucar and Bunker One have announced
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Honeywell Technologies released third quarter financial results on Oct. 22. During an associated earnings call, company officials briefly discussed technology agreements for low-carbon energy projects, including those focused on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Honeywell is
(Gevo/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Gevo Inc. on Oct. 22 provided a business update announcing strong growth of its carbon business and its anticipated delivery of over $50 million in revenue for 2026 from the carbon business and independent of U.S. federal government
(Green Plains) New initiative designed to help farmers share in the value created through qualifying farming practices and evolving biofuels policy -- Green Plains today (October 19, 2026) announced the launch of Farm Forward, a new initiative designed to turn policy innovation
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) CoBank on Oct. 7 released its latest quarterly insights report, which discusses the impact of 45Z clean fuel production credits and fuel mandates on biofuel demand and highlights how soaring fuel prices are impacting the
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Valero Energy Corp. on Oct. 22 released third-quarter financial results, reporting record-high ethanol production volumes and a profitable three-month period for both its ethanol segment and its renewable diesel joint venture. Valero’s ethanol production averaged a
(Brimex Energy/Globe Newswire) The Jalisco facility, which turns dairy, swine, and tequila-industry waste into clean fuel, is now approved to generate Energy Attribute Certificates on North America's largest clean energy registry -- Brimex Energy S.A. de C.V. today announced that its renewable
by Gisela Pérez de Acha, Sasha Schell, Cícero Pedrosa in Acará, Pará, with Luiz Monticelli and Kathleen Quinn (The Guardian) After decades of violent displacement and land theft, the country’s quilombola communities are fighting back -- ... Yet, they say the worst came
(Bioengineer.org) One of the most tantalizing promises in modern chemistry is the idea that carbon dioxide, the waste gas driving climate change, could be recycled into methanol and other fuels on an industrial scale. The catch has always been complexity. When
(Cefic) Alongside energy efficiency, electrification, and circularity, the bioeconomy can play a key role in the industrial transition and in fulfilling the EU’s climate goals. To ensure a competitive transition, boosting market demand for sustainable biomass-based products is becoming increasingly urgent.
(The Hindu Business Line) The association has raised concerns that long-term offtake agreement holders receive priority for contracted quantities and an additional preference, on a best-endeavour basis The Bharat Independent Ethanol Producers Association (BIEPA), representing independent dedicated ethanol manufacturers across India, has
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation outlines a pragmatic pivot for the bioeconomy, urging producers to escape the “green premium trap” by trading virtue-signaling for commercial necessity. Growth stalls when relying on mandates or uncommitted buyers; instead, bio-innovators must integrate
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Act I — The Magnificent Bioeconomy Clap-Trap ... Act II — Enter William of Ockham Then, at ABLC Next in San Francisco, William of Ockham appeared to have entered the building. The medieval philosopher brought his celebrated razor, and
(DACMA) The new research and development center at the Hamburg Blue Hub combines the testing of modular CO₂ capture technologies with the preparation of international applications. A key focus is the collaboration with the Canadian project developer Deep Sky. The eFUEL GROUP and DACMA GmbH
(STX Group) STX Group, a leading environmental commodity trader, today announces its first offtake of RFNBO (Renewable Fuel of Non-Biological Origin)-compliant e-Methane, produced by TURN2X at its first commercial plant in Spain. The agreement provides STX Group with access to TURN2X’s
(Global e-Fuels) Skytree, Galetech Energy Developments and Mwahera Green Hydrogen have strategically partnered to bring direct air capture (DAC) to the Mwangea e-Fuels Project, Kenya. CO2 will be captured directly on-site and then combined with green hydrogen to produce carbon neutral
(ANI/Asianet News) Strengthening Karnataka's Green Economy Through Global Ties -- In a move to boost Karnataka's green economy, SE Sudheendra, Chairman of the Karnataka State Biofuel Development Board (KSBDB), Government of Karnataka, held extensive discussions on cooperation and technological exchange in the
by Sara Wyant (High Plains Journal) Oilseed processing plants are running wide open now and more processing facilities are in the works, creating improved economic opportunities for farmers and rural communities. Whether that momentum will be maintained depends in large part
(The Avondhu) The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) 25th National Bioenergy conference – Biomethane and biofuel, took place recently at the Killashee Hotel, Naas, Co Kildare, where a capacity crowd of over 200 delegates heard from a distinguished line up of speakers. Focus
by John Reidy (World Grain) Eyeing increased biofuels demand, ADM said it has been making a series of investments in two phases at its corn dry mill in Columbus, Nebraska, US, that the company projects will increase annual corn grind to
by Nuttapakron Ngamsopa (The Nation) • The Thai government is considering cutting excise taxes on biofuels, specifically E20 and B20, to make them cheaper than fully imported diesel. The tax relief is intended to directly benefit local farmers who grow the crops
by Dirk Singer (SimpliFlying) Greater Accra generates 4,400 tonnes of rubbish every day. A Ghanaian developer believes some of it could become the foundation of a new sustainable aviation fuel industry In a nutshell Turning a problem into an opportunity: Greater Accra generates
(Missouri Department of Agriculture/Biobased Diesel Daily) The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced Oct. 21 that the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority has opened two grant programs that add value to Missouri agricultural products and aid rural economies. The Value-Added Agriculture
( Loughborough University) A Loughborough University researcher has been awarded a prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowship to develop technology that could help tackle one of the biggest challenges facing renewable energy systems. Dr Elizabeth Ashton is among just 13 researchers across
by Sugiharto Budiman (Ecobiz.asia) Indonesia’s PT PLN Energi Primer Indonesia (PLN EPI) has partnered with PT Geoenviron Engineering Technology Indonesia (GETI), a subsidiary of China’s Beijing Geoenviron Engineering & Technology Inc. (BGE), to explore converting waste into energy, including through refuse-derived fuel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The US landfills tens of millions of tons of construction and demolition wood, yet gasification projects fail to utilize it as feedstock. The primary constraint is not reactor technology, but stringent purity specifications set by end
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) An ethanol plant in southern Minnesota is working with corn farmers to understand how Clean Fuel tax credits can be mutually beneficial. Highwater Ethanol CEO Brian Kletscher says they are hosting producer meetings about changes to
by C.J. Miller (Hoosier Ag) National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) leadership is calling out the federal government after USDA admitted late Friday to a major data processing error in its September crop reporting—a mistake corn industry leaders say severely damaged grain
(Landline Media) An emergency waiver from hours-of-service requirements, issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, has been in effect since mid-September. That order remains in effect through Dec. 16, but was recently amended by FMCSA. Following a request from the Renewable Fuels
(Radicle Growth/EIN Presswire) Global challenge seeks innovative companies creating revenue sources and demand through renewable fuels, feedstocks, materials, chemicals, and business models. Farmers already play a critical role in the development of renewable fuels, biomaterials, and other bio-based products, and they can
(Mahoney Environmental/PR Newswire) Company builds on ISCC EU and CORSIA participation by adding California LCFS and CARB support -- Mahoney Environmental, a provider of used cooking oil recycling and grease trap services, announced it is expanding its sustainability compliance efforts to support
(Agra Energy/PRNewswire) Agra Energy, a renewable fuels technology company, today announced the successful demonstration of renewable fuel production at its new facility in New Franken, Wisconsin, producing Fischer Tropsch Liquid Fuels, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable naphtha from dairy-farm
(Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e. V. (UFOP)/Biobased Diesel Daily) In Canada, rapeseed/canola demand from domestic processors continues to rise. Above all, firm demand for canola oil and meal is likely to result in less seed being available for export. The
OXCCU, a leading carbon-to-value company converting waste carbon into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), has produced its first samples of a finished synthetic blend component for SAF blending. The fuel was tested to international standards by trusted chemical and fuel analysis
(DEPA (Google translation)) The issuance of the first license to install a biomethane production unit in Greece under the new institutional framework marks an important milestone for the development of the renewable gas market in the country. An important step for the
by Robert Lane (Fastmarkets) How US biodiesel and renewable diesel production is tracking against its 2026 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) requirement, what small refinery exemption reallocation could add, how the federal demand outlook has shifted, and what RIN prices and biodiesel
by Karina Ninni (Agência FAPESP) – Scientists at the University of São Paulo (USP) discovered that the key to breaking down tough sugarcane bagasse is found within the plant itself. By mapping the development of aerenchyma, which are porous structures
(LanzaTech) • Hebei Shoulang New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (“Hebei Shoulang”) in Tangshan, Hebei Province, China, has achieved ISCC EU Recycled Carbon Fuel (RCF) producer certification ISCC EU certification verifies compliance with the sustainability criteria and GHG savings methodology implemented under the
(European Shipowners) Shipping is responsible for around 10% of EU ETS emissions but pays almost 20% of the ETS bill. Unlike other sectors, it has never received free allowances. The new Sustainable Maritime Alternative Propulsion (SMAP) mechanism is a chance to reinvest
by Yu Taoran (Jiefang Daily/Shangguan News) Today (October 15, 2026), the inaugural refueling ceremony for biomass methanol marine fuel on Shanghai's inland waterways, themed "First Inland Waterway Fueling: Green Start to the Huangpu River," was held at the Luodong Container Terminal
by Kimberly Dirisu (Galaxy TV) Marcelo Blanco, Bolivia’s Minister of Hydrocarbons and Energy, on Thursday (October 22, 2026) said the country would increase the proportion of ethanol in petrol from 12 to 18 per cent. -- arcelo Blanco, Bolivia’s Minister of Hydrocarbons and
(University of Georgia) Improving a tree through traditional breeding can take decades. Aspen and poplar, for example, mature slowly, and every round of crossbreeding means years of waiting before researchers can evaluate the outcome and decide on the next step.
(Biofuels Partners/LinkedIn) Biofuels Partners has signed a Collaboration Agreement with Jianglan Bio-Energy to explore international cooperation across UCO, HVO and SAF, with a shared focus on transparent sourcing, sustainability and reliable commercial partnerships. Jianglan brings established experience in UCO collection and
by May Angel (Neste) Finnish biofuel maker and oil refiner Neste (NESTE.HE), on Tuesday (October 20, 2026) urged the European Commission to ease restrictions on biofuel feedstocks that do not put food supplies or forests at risk. The appeal comes as higher fossil
(Myno Carbon) Collaboration with University of Florida researchers explores a holistic solution that transforms problematic coastal biomass into beneficial, enhanced biochar for water treatment Myno Carbon has been selected by the University of Florida (UF) to participate in an innovative research project
(CCI Bioenergy) The project will bring organics processing and wastewater treatment together to recover more resources from existing infrastructure. -- CCI BioEnergy and Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District (FSSD) have signed a term sheet to advance the development of a new organics receiving and
(Nel ASA) Nel ASA and Rheinmetall AG have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore joint opportunities in decentralised renewable fuel production, supporting critical infrastructure and energy security. The collaboration will combine Nel's electrolyser technology with Rheinmetall's Giga PtX concept
(Reuters/Forbes(Google translation)) The national industry is operating at 40% idle capacity, but has sufficient capacity to meet the expansion in consumption. A potential increase in the biodiesel blend in diesel in Brazil from 15% to 16% in 2027 would raise demand for
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Mixed-plastic pyrolysis plants survive only when hosted within steam crackers or oil refineries that absorb the oil and dilute heavy contaminants. Post-consumer pyrolysis oil contains chlorine, iron, and nitrogen levels exceeding cracker limits by up to
(Nebraska Corn Board/Alliance Times-Herald) Nebraska Corn Board Continues to Provide Ethanol Infrastructure Program to Increase Ethanol Sales -- Nebraska drivers bought more gallons of E15 fuel in 2025, a nearly 45% jump from the year before, according to the Nebraska Department
by Jacqui Fatka (CoBank) Market incentives are boosting soybean oil demand, but imports remain necessary to meet the biomass-based diesel RVO; EPA action on 2025 SREs lowered RIN prices, while plans to reallocate 100% of exempted volumes eased lost demand fears; Ethanol exports must
(Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials (IFAM)) Seawater and brackish water could serve as alternative water sources for hydrogen production. The challenge is that conventional electrolyzers require high-purity water that needs extensive treatment. In the SeaEly project, the Fraunhofer
(European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)) Overview: A senior secured loan of up to USD 105 million, comprising a USD 85 million committed tranche and a USD 20 million uncommitted tranche to Green Sky Capital to finance the construction and commissioning
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Tire collection systems achieve high capture rates, yet tire pyrolysis plants struggle with economic bankability due to product off-take qualification. While pyrolysis liquids easily enter fuel markets, recovered carbon black provides sixty percent of modeled plant
(Pertamina/Biobased Diesel Daily) PT Pertamina (Persero) announced Oct. 13 that it is exploring the potential of utilizing fats, oils and grease (FOG) as feedstock for biofuels, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with the Regional Public Wastewater Management Co. (PAL Jaya). This
(Advanced Biofuels Canada) Navius Research says clean fuel use rose 6% in 2025, avoiding a record 14.2 Mt of emissions; policy changes can lift domestic share above one-third nationally. Biofuel use in Canada expanded 6% in 2025, reducing average fuel prices across
(Moeve) • The six-month pilot project, taking place on a 600-hectare almond plantation in Logrosán, Cáceres, will assess how the renewable fuel performs in agricultural operations Moeve will supply 15,000 liters of 100% renewable diesel (HVO) to fuel a fleet of 12
(XCF Global) Acquisition further expands XCF's alternative energy platform with the proposed addition of ~50 million annual gallons of sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel and renewable naphtha production capacity, strategically located in Southern California close to Los Angeles International Airport. Acquisition is
by Mychal Wilmes (Ag Week) From the advancement of tech to the power of biofuels, there are more than a few things that have shaped modern agriculture. Mychal Wilmes reflects on the future. The opposition to plant-based ethanol started in the 1920s
by Jake Evans (ABC) Australia has about three days' worth of readily available fuel supply made from ethanol, sugarcane and other biofuels, but the vast majority is sold overseas. The newly formed Biofuel Producers Alliance says a mandate on fuel importers and
(John Deere) Precision agriculture technologies help farmers implement practices that improve their productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Now, new federal 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit guidance creates a pathway for certain regenerative ag practices to reduce the carbon intensity (CI) of
(Syntholene) Independent review of Iceland Demonstration Facility operating data supports the potential for Syntholene to achieve lower direct production costs than conventional fossil-derived fuels under favourable commercial operating conditions. Syntholene Energy Corp. (TSXV: ESAF) (OTCQB: SYNTF) (FSE: 3DD0) (“Syntholene” or the “Company”)
(TASS) Investment in the project totals 1.2 billion yuan, or more than $178 million -- . The southern Chinese province of Hainan is preparing to launch a large-scale biofuel production plant, Hainan Ribao reported. According to the newspaper, the facility is owned by
(La Tribuna) The possibility of developing commercial soybean production and establishing a biodiesel plant in Honduras has begun to be discussed with Brazilian investors, in an initiative that seeks to diversify agricultural activity, reduce dependence on imports and open new business
(APROBIO/Noticias Agricolas (Google translation)) The national opening of the harvest in Ijuí highlighted the advancement of the crop, which expands income alternatives in the countryside and is already used by the biodiesel industry. Canola is gaining ground in Rio Grande do Sul's
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Certified compostable bioplastics face systematic rejection by industrial composters prioritizing finished compost quality over polymer degradability. Less than one-third of food-waste composting facilities accept bioplastic-coated paper, while rigid PLA and PHA items are frequently banned due
by Jenson Ong (S&P Global) Predictable policy, demand considerations key to unlock project finance; SAF economics need to withstand shifts in policy support; Asia biomass offers potential; Aggregation and eligibility remain hurdles Bankability of sustainable aviation fuel projects will depend on secure feedstock supply,
by Edward Marlowe (WKDZ Radio) For more than a decade, Rand Paul (R-KY) has been an advocate for year-round sales of E-15 gasoline — noting 15% ethanol fuel benefits corn farmers across the Commonwealth, and beyond, while alleviating fuel prices at
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Industrial biotechnology is very good at discovering things—microorganisms that convert industrial wastes into valuable products, biological pathways replacing petrochemicals, microbes recovering critical minerals from low-grade ores, and fermentation systems displacing conventional chemistry. At the laboratory
(Honda Trading) Launching Supply of Ethanol Feedstock and Solid Biofuel in India -- Honda Trading Corporation India Pvt. Ltd. (hereinafter “Honda Trading India”), the Indian subsidiary of Honda Trading Corporation, signed a Memorandum of Understanding and a long-term commercial agreement with Indian
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) On October 19, 2026, Ecostrat Inc. and the BDO Zone Initiative hosted the BDO ZoneCONNECT webinar, spotlighting an investment-grade BDO Zone community in California rated ‘A’ for woody biomass: Plumas County. The webinar was moderated by Ryan
(UPM) UPM today (October 15, 2026) inaugurated its biorefinery in Leuna, Germany, marking the start of a new industrial platform for renewable chemicals made from wood. The biorefinery converts lignocellulosic biomass, primarily wood from sustainably managed forests and sawmill residues, into
by Joe McAdory (Auburn University) ... The Biobased Rural Innovation for Domestic Growth and Economic Security (BRIDGES) Engine, led by the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in partnership with Auburn University, the University of Tennessee, Volkswagen Group of America and AGgrow Tech
(Argus Media) Explore how agricultural feedstocks, soybean oil and crushing capacity are supporting renewable diesel and SAF growth across the US. Discover how US farmers, crushers and feedstock suppliers are helping scale renewable diesel and SAF while creating new opportunities across agriculture. Highlights: How
(OPIS) The U.S. renewable diesel market is competing on a global stage. Export demand, diverging clean-fuel policies and domestic shipping costs are redirecting supply beyond U.S. borders—raising the stakes for the programs and market participants that depend on it. Get OPIS analysis
by Aidan Lea (Argus Media) Co-processing bio feedstocks in conventional oil refineries to make sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has reached commercial scale, but further growth will be challenging and costly, attendees heard at the IATA World Sustainability Symposium in Brussels this
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The 2026 Export Exchange last week in Seattle, Washington was a record breaker, according to the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC). “This edition of Export Exchange shattered previous records with more than 500 attendees from 48 countries.
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Singapore has established itself as the premier bioeconomy hub in the Asia-Pacific region, hosting massive renewable diesel refining, expanding sustainable aviation fuel production, and growing biomanufacturing capabilities. The hub’s commercial viability relies on deep operational
by Ava Brooke (Farm Progress) Legislative Watch: Farm bill talks resume; Save Our Bacon fight hits campaign trail; Diesel and RFS moves ripple into markets; USDA reorganization frozen. ... Fuel relief and biofuel policy reach into feed markets On Oct. 5, President Trump signed
(CNBCTV18) India has barred the use of sugarcane juice, syrup, and B-heavy molasses for ethanol in the 2026-27 tender to reduce sugar diversion to zero. OMCs seek 1,100 crore litres from alternative feedstocks like maize, C-heavy molasses, and damaged food grains. India
by Rebecca McCarthy (Inside Climate News) Backed by the federal government and bipartisan leadership, Pennsylvania’s hydrogen projects were supposed to create jobs and slash emissions. Now, they’re in limbo. Three years ago, hydrogen seemed poised for a long-awaited breakthrough. The Biden administration
(Bioengineer.org) Wood is one of nature’s most stubborn materials, and that stubbornness is precisely what makes it so valuable as a renewable resource and so frustrating as a feedstock for biofuels. At the molecular level, much of this recalcitrance traces back
(UABIO) Marine biodiesel prices in Rotterdam have fallen to a record low. Once the cost of complying with European emissions regulations is included, biodiesel can already be more economical than most conventional marine fuels. ... Why biodiesel prices are falling One factor behind the
(The National Tribune) Key Points: Sunlight can covert glycerol, a low value product of biodiesel production into hydrogen and higher value chemicals; A photocatalyst based on zinc indium sulfide, modified with very small amounts of nickel and cobalt, increased the hydrogen evolution rate
(European Biodiesel Board) This joint letter was undersigned by 13 associations representing renewable fuel producers and distributers. Brussels, 8 October 2026 - As the European Commission prepares the post-2030 renewable energy framework, we, the undersigned organisations* would like to emphasise the importance
by Cami Koons (Iowa Capital Dispatch/Charles City Press) A group of Iowa landowners opposed to a carbon sequestration pipeline say the issue of property rights is still “one of the biggest issues in the state of Iowa” though fewer than 70
by Ozioruva Aliu (Vanguard) The University of Benin (UNIBEN) on Thursday (October 15, 2026) highlighted the potential of converting agricultural waste into biodiesel to promote cleaner energy, protect the environment and reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported fuel. The initiative was discussed at the
by Isobel Thomas-Horton (Cabon Neutral Fuels) Carbon Neutral Fuels Unveils ‘FlexSAF’ Design to Boost Project Starling SAF Output by 70% to 42,000 Tonnes per annum • Innovative FlexSAF architecture enables simultaneous eSAF and advanced bioSAF production on a single brownfield site in West Cumbria. •
(GeorgiaSAF) CarbonCore selects Bainbridge and Decatur County as the focus of development for a planned two-train production node targeting approximately 20,000 barrels per day -- CarbonCore Inc. today (October 7, 2026) announced that its GeorgiaSAF™ development program is advancing plans for a
(European Biogas Association) EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen put energy security and independence at the heart of Europe’s energy transition, highlighting biomethane as a strategic European asset that can strengthen security while supporting climate action. Speaking at the
(Worcester Polytechnic Institute/EurekAlert!) Bamboo-derived biofuel could rival gasoline and diesel on price, emissions; replace corn ethanol fuel production -- A new study from researchers, including those in Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Department of Chemical Engineering, has found the fastest-growing plant on Earth may
by Lola Loustalot (infobae) The oil company signed a long-term sales agreement with TotalEnergies for its entire production of SAF, the sustainable jet fuel that is booming worldwide. The contract is key to executing the project. YPF will begin producing one of the
(Founders at the University of Cambridge) Pre-seed for AI-driven tech turning waste into sustainable aviation fuel -- Neela Biotech, the Cambridge-based biotech startup turning waste into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), today announced it has raised £2.1 million in pre-seed funding to take
by Kelvin Heppner (RealAgriculture) The federal government says changes to its Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) aimed at leveling the playing field for Canadian low-carbon fuel producers are still on track, while farm and renewable fuel industry groups want to see a
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) European advanced biofuels production under Annex IX Part A is heavily concentrated in a few member states like Finland, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Germany, leaving others as net importers. This geographic concentration makes cross-border coordination across
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The task: to convert ethanol into sustainable aviation fuel at commercial scale and thereby help prove that the world may one day fly on something other than fossil kerosene and used cooking oil. But as in
(German Association of Medium-Sized Businesses in Waste-Based Fuels (MVaK)) The EU and the US are searching for ways to overcome the acute diesel shortage. The G7 countries have released strategic reserves, and US President Donald Trump has agreed to a short-term
by Sergio Limachi (Reuters) In the Bolivian Altiplano, where rising fuel costs are threatening farmers' livelihoods, local resident Etson Machaca built a small plant that turns plastic bags, old tires and used oil into energy for his tractors. Though the operation is
(University of Greifswald) They are durable, cheap and everyday life is now hardly imaginable without them: plastics. More then 400 million metric tons are produced every year. As a large proportion is only insufficiently recycled, the environmental burden caused by plastic
(Gevo) Three-Year Delivery of Durable Carbon Removals from Gevo North Dakota to a Leading Global Enterprise Software Company Gevo will supply durable carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits from Gevo North Dakota, one of the world’s first commercial Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and
(Portfolio (Google Translation)) MOL's first biomethane plant in Szarvas has been handed over, the company said in a statement. Following the more than 2.7 billion forint development, the biomethane produced at the plant will be able to be fed into the
(Topsoe) • Topsoe has signed a licensing agreement to provide its advanced Kerosene Hydrotreating Technology for co-processing to the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) refinery in Mumbai, India, to increase production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The facility will co-process 5% renewable
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Brazil’s sugarcane cluster is the world’s most mature bioeconomy ecosystem, built on proven sugar-ethanol-power triple-product economics. As the industry enters the new deployment era, next-decade growth depends on scaling cellulosic and alcohol-to-jet sustainable aviation fuels, expanding
(CMA CGM) French groups CMA CGM and ENGIE sign a framework agreement to develop a biomethane production facility in the Le Havre industrial and port area. From 2029, the facility, to be developed by ENGIE, will supply 7,000 tons (equivalent to 100
by Gabriell Christel Galang (Manila Bulletin) The Department of Energy (DOE) is leaning toward raising the mandatory bioethanol blend in gasoline to 15 percent rather than pushing for a 20 percent to avoid vehicle warranty complications raised by automakers while lower-priced
(LanzaJet) LanzaJet, Inc., a leading next-gen fuels technology company and fuels producer, today announced fully committed new financing of at least $20 million to support the company’s next phase of growth and operations at Freedom Pines Fuels in Soperton, Georgia. The
by Ritik Raj (ET Energy World) Honeywell’s Asheesh Arora explains how AI-enabled automation could help India’s remote green hydrogen hubs tackle skilled manpower shortages, optimise plant operations and improve reliability while retaining human oversight for safety. READ MORE
(Antara) Indonesia is mapping out key agricultural hubs in Java, Sumatra, and Papua to supply feedstock for its planned E10 bioethanol rollout, as the government accelerates efforts to curb fuel imports and strengthen energy independence. Coordinating Minister for Energy Downstreaming and Transition
(Global e-Fuels) Nevel and Landinfra Energy have signed a letter of intent for a green industrial project that will look at how CO2 capture, hydrogen and e-fuels are implemented in Åmotfors, Värmland, Sweden. Nevel will develop and operate a carbon capture plant
(Global e-Fuels) Research teams at SZTE’s Greennovation Center, led by Professor Doctor Csaba Janáky within the University of Szeged’s Center of Excellence for Interdisciplinary Research, Development, and Innovation (IKIKK), have been awarded HUF 2 billion (€5.5 million) to fund the development
(Midstrom) Midstrom, Essity and Ahlstrom have entered into a collaboration to evaluate how biogenic CO₂ from two Swedish mills could be captured, transported and connected to emerging European markets for fossil-free fuels and permanent carbon storage. Initial feasibility studies are now
(EDB: Singapore) To reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the Republic is studying the potential for wider adoption of biofuels and sustainable bioresources in carbon-intensive sectors such as electricity generation, transport and heavy industry. The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) and
(ChiniMandi) Given tightening domestic sugar supplies and expectations of lower output in Maharashtra and Karnataka, the government is set to bar the diversion of sugarcane juice, syrup and B-heavy molasses for ethanol production during the 2026-27 ethanol supply year (ESY), beginning
(Fuel Cell Works) • Industry body France Hydrogène has welcomed three measures in France's draft 2027 budget: a double-sided auction mechanism to support synthetic aviation fuel (e-SAF), the entry into force of the IRICC fuel-carbon-intensity incentive, and €1.2 billion [$1.4bn USD]
by Julie Zhu and Kane Wu (Reuters) Owner sees Hong Kong fuel mandate underpinning growth and hopes for China mandate; EcoCeres plans Hong Kong IPO of about $1 billion, Reuters reported; IPO comes at a time when IATA says SAF demand growth has
(Office of Governor JB Pritzker (D-IL)) $17 million investment will expand biomanufacturing research capabilities, strengthen workforce training, and support agricultural and economic development in Southwestern Illinois Today (October 9, 2026), Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
by Max McBrayer (NATSO/Wall Street Journal) Congress can start by reinstating the biodiesel tax credit. -- Regarding “Diesel Prices Wearing Down Truckers” (U.S. News, Oct. 5): For decades, the biodiesel tax credit encouraged fuel retailers to blend biodiesel into petroleum diesel, expanding
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Midwest holds ninety-four percent of domestic fuel ethanol capacity, but dense plant concentration has erased traditional local corn price advantages. Today, carbon intensity reduction serves as the primary value driver, with carbon capture and storage
(Bworldonline/UkrAgroConsult) Malaysia expects to increase palm oil exports to global markets as rising use of the commodity for biodiesel production in Indonesia could reduce the latter’s export availability. Malaysian palm oil exports have increased by 8% year on year over the
(UkrAgroConsult) Brazil’s sorghum production has increased from around 2.1 mln tons in 2020/21 to a forecast 7.62 mln tons in 2025/26. This means output has risen by about 3.6 times over five seasons, with the current crop expected to set a
(Clean Fuel Credit Consortium) New CFCC article reads 7 CFR Part 2100 as keeping 45Z mass balance books with the grain's owner, and invites industry comment ahead of protocol v2. The Clean Fuel Credit Consortium (CFCC) today (September 30, 2026) published "Delivering
(NewsX Syndication) Namberdar Bio Fuels Limited, an Uttar Pradesh-based manufacturer, processor and supplier of biodiesel (B100) and associated by-products including crude glycerine and fatty acids, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus with the SME Platform of BSE Limited (BSE
by Susan Reidy (World Grain) Even after 17 months of record soybean crush, the US still needs imports to meet the higher renewable volume obligation (RVO), CoBank said in its latest quarterly report. Since the RVO was released in March, feedstock use
by Andrew Roth (WKAR Public Media) Democratic nominee for governor Jocelyn Benson is backing state incentives to attract biofuel production facilities to Michigan that she says would expand the state’s agricultural economy. Benson spoke in front of a corn silo at the
by Pallavi Singhal (Hindustan Times) The US grain industry argued that corn should be judged on its life cycle carbon emissions rather than simply as imported genetically modified grain. -- The US grain industry is making a fresh push to get American maize
(Lego Group) We have started using e-methanol, a renewable material, to help make more than 90 robust and rigid LEGO® elements, including cross axles, connectors, steering wheels and Minifigure hands. This is the result of a partnership agreement to support the production
(AgroSpectrum India) The Seoni facility has a production capacity of 300 kilolitres per day (KLD) with a storage capacity of 11,000 kilolitres and spans approximately 117,560 square metres. SunBridge BioEnergy Ltd., the bioenergy arm of SunBridge Group, has commenced commercial production at
(Metacon/PR Newswire) Metacon's fully owned Greek subsidiary Metacon SA has been awarded EU project funding to develop and demonstrate hydrogen production from biomethane in the BIOH2VAP project. The project will validate Metacon's reforming technology in an industrial biogas setting and assess
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Gulf Coast biorefining cluster anchors American renewable fuel production by leveraging fifty-four percent of national refining capacity and ninety percent of hydrogen pipelines. New projects achieve major cost savings by bolting onto existing hydrotreaters, utilities,
(Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) As the shipping industry seeks pathways to decarbonization, access to scalable low-emissions fuels remains one of the key challenges. While fuels such as methanol and ammonia continue to gain momentum, interest is
(AM Green/Business Wire) AM Green Ammonia (India) Private Limited ("AM Green") has been selected as the sole winner of the Asian lot in the H2Global auction run by HINT.CO GmbH ("Hintco"), securing a long-term purchase agreement for the supply of Renewable
by Zheng Wei, Deng Xiaolong, Luo Shan, Huang Chaokai (Yangpu Economic Development Zone) Can sea breezes "brew" fuel for ships? Hainan's first 10,000-ton-level green methanol project has been launched in Yangpu, Danzhou! A ship sailing on the Central European route Fuel to be refueled at
(Demeter Energy) Long-term agreement secures sustainable urban wood and green waste feedstock for Demeter Energy’s planned low-carbon biomethanol and carbon capture facility to support the Global Shipping Markets Demeter Energy today (October 5, 2026) announced the execution of a strategic feedstock supply
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... This week comes a new AA-rated BDO Zone centered on Prescott, Arkansas: 1,026,000 bone-dry tons a year of low-risk woody biomass inside a 75-mile drive radius. A million tons. Not a million tons that might be
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... It does not have an eye, or even really a proto-eye in the animal sense. No lens. No retina. No image. No brain. No visual experience. And yet—it senses the direction of the light, turns
(Aether Fuels/Globe Newswire) Milestone validates Aether’s integrated technology platform at larger scale and advances the company toward commercial deployment of next-generation sustainable aviation fuel Aether Fuels Inc. (Aether), a sustainable fuels technology company, announced the successful construction, commissioning, and operation of its
(Buffalo Biodiesel/24-7 Press Release) Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. (BBD), a national leader in the recovery and processing of used cooking oil (UCO), today (September 30, 2026) announced the launch of its collection operations in Tennessee. Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. (BBD), a national leader in
(ARC Bio/PR Newswire) Pilot-scale refinery co-processing demonstrates a pathway to convert forest industry residues into low-carbon jet fuel using existing infrastructure. ARC Bio, the Canadian joint venture between an affiliate of Bioénergie AE Cote-Nord Canada Inc. ("Bioénergie AECN") and Alder Renewables, today
(Bioenergy International) The UK cleantech business Nova Pangaea Technologies Ltd has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate with NorSAF, the company behind the Baltic’s largest sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project, to develop an advanced ethanol
by Matthew Lynch (The Edvocat) When we talk about the future of energy, it’s easy to get lost in the jargon and the sheer scale of the challenge. But for eco-conscious investors, understanding the landscape of sustainable fuel technologies isn’t just
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