(Jeonbuk National University/PR Newswire) Life cycle analysis shows that generating electricity on-site can improve the climate benefits of hydrogen production with carbon capture and storage Hydrogen could help industries reduce their dependence on fossil fuels, but its environmental benefits depend largely on
(UABIO) On 21 October 2026, the BIOMAPE project held the webinar “Building National Biomethane Registries for European Integration”. It offered a practical discussion on biomethane registry development, certificate management, market development and cross-border integration. The webinar focused on how effective certificate management
(UABIO) On 12–16 October, European Biomethane Week 2026 took place in Brussels. It is Europe’s flagship annual event dedicated to biogas and biomethane, organised by the European Biogas Association (EBA). The Bioenergy Association of Ukraine joined the event, with UABIO legal
(UABIO) For 25 years, Europe tried to turn energy crops into a business and failed. But new EU rules are opening up four niches where Ukraine has a strong chance of success. In a new article for Ekonomichna Pravda, UABIO Chairman of
(Reuters/Devdiscourse) • Brazil's government expects tests for diesel containing 20% biodiesel to finish in March, Marlon Arraes, a senior official at the Ministry of Mines and Energy, said on Tuesday, adding that approval for the blend's future use could follow in
by Ike Kiefer (RealClearEnergy) ... The practical question is whether this or any future administration will have the moral and political courage to choose the small farmer over the wealthy corporation, and if they will deliver true reform that delivers them
(International Energy Agency) Renewable energy use in transport increases 60% as demand for electric vehicles and liquid biofuels expands Renewable energy consumption in transport is forecast to increase from 5.5 EJ in 2025 to nearly 9 EJ in 2031, covering 6% of
(Gener8tor/Biomass Magazine) Five startups building for the forest-products industry have been selected for the Alabama Forestry Accelerator, a gBETA program run by national venture capital firm gener8tor. DNA Source, enVerde, Gulf Coast Biomass, Proon-Tech and Treelyon will participate in the program,
(Técnicas Reunidas) Alby PtX awards Técnicas Reunidas the engineering contract for a sustainable synthetic aviation fuel plant in Sweden. This is the first contract the Spanish company has secured in this Scandinavian country The industrial scale plant developed by Alby PtX will produce
(XCF Global/Access Newswire) Visit highlights operational progress at the Reno facility and XCF Global's continued focus on expanding domestic renewable fuel production -- XCF Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAFX) ("XCF" or the "Company"), a U.S.-based producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, today
(Brazil Ministry of Mines and Energy) NP has approved the first certifications for biomethane producers with a view to issuing Biomethane Origin Guarantee Certificates (CGOB), a significant milestone for the implementation of the Brazilian market for biomethane origin certification and traceability. The
(Syklea/Globe Newswire) Syklea’s ALIUM technology will address carbon emissions for the industrial sectors in the U.S. with its new headquarters and laboratory in Vineland, New Jersey -- Syklea, a technology provider specializing in microalgae based industrial carbon capture and valorization systems, today
(Oils & Fats International) Biodiesel production and consumption in Thailand is expected to increase by 22% in 2026 compared to the previous year due to a higher blending rate and government subsidies, according to a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) report. Following
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) BioVeritas outlines its proprietary bioproducts platform designed to produce low-carbon fuels and platform chemicals from abundant, low-cost organic waste feedstocks. Utilizing a directed mixed-culture fermentation and low-energy acid recovery process, BioVeritas converts cellulosic and municipal wastes
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Aemetis, founded in 2006 by Eric McAfee, made a foundational decision that separated it from many of the high-flying cellulosic dreamers of the George W. Bush era. While competitors were spending hundreds of millions building
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The governors of Louisiana and Alabama are petitioning the Environmental Protection Agency for a waiver from the Renewable Fuel Standard. In a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin yesterday, Governors Jeff Landry and Kay Ivey requested a partial
(Bunge) Bunge (NYSE: BG), a premier agribusiness company that connects farmers to food, feed and fuel markets, and GDM, a global plant genetics company, today (November 10, 2026) announced a strategic joint venture, Enerseed, to develop high-quality, novel oilseeds as
by Mike Peterson and Radio O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Iowa Renewable Fuels Association executive director Monte Shaw says he does not expect a shift in support for Iowa’s ethanol industry when Democrats become the majority in Iowa’s congressional delegation next year. Iowa
(Brazilian National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES)) The product, intended for animal nutrition, will be produced by the company Dual Duarte Albuquerque Comércio e Indústria Ltda; The factory will be built using resources from the BNDES Mais Inovação program. The Brazilian
(University of Surry/Phys.Org) Crop residues—the stems, leaves and husks left behind after harvesting cereals—could provide an important source of renewable energy for Europe, but research led by the University of Surrey suggests that removing too much from fields could come at
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Presented by Chris Cassidy of USDA Rural Development at the Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator, this presentation details federal support for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and bioenergy. It outlines interagency coordination across federal departments and highlights Cascadia’s
by Margy Eckelkamp (AgWeb) After 30 years of no-till, Matt Moreland says regenerative ag pays through smarter inputs, fewer repairs and steadier yields. Lenders and scientists weigh in on what comes next. For Oklahoma farmer Matt Moreland, the work that goes into
by Bambang Sutejo Manik (Indonesian Institute of Palm Oil Technology (ITSI)/Biofuels Digest) ... Yet there is a hidden reality behind the silence of this emission-free and noise-free technology that is not publicly acknowledged that there are hundreds of millions of vehicles
(Verbio/Biobased Diesel Daily) Verbio entered the large-scale production of biobased chemicals in October with an investment of nearly 100-million euros. The company officially commissioned in October what Verbio said is the world’s first large-scale ethenolysis plant based on rapeseed methyl ester at
(Agresti Energy) Collaboration will evaluate breakthrough fiber conversion technology with the potential to reduce waste management costs, recover valuable energy, and create new opportunities for municipalities and industry. Agresti Energy, an Indiana-based developer of advanced cellulosic biofuel conversion technology, today (November 2,
(Iowa's News Now) the Iowa Biodiesel Board says a biodiesel plant in Farley has produced its 500 millionth gallon since opening in 2007. Western Dubuque Biodiesel reached the milestone in October. The plant has 23 direct employees and 19 contract drivers and can
(Devdiscourse) Researchers place palm oil mill effluent, commonly called POME, at the centre of a framework linking water, energy, nutrients and solid residues. Their proposal combines artificial intelligence with resource accounting to help operators understand how one decision affects the wider
(Bangchak Group) Bangchak Group and Muang Thai Life Assurance Public Company Limited have joined forces under the “Fry to Fly & No Refry” initiative to encourage employees, businesses and organisations in Muang Thai Life Assurance’s network to properly store and collect
(American Biogas Council) 404 U.S. facilities turn food waste into biogas for renewable energy today. Capturing energy from more discarded food could meet the energy needs of 1.5 million additional households. WASHINGTON – November 5, 2026 – As Americans prepare Thanksgiving meals,
(World Bioenergy Association) The World Bioenergy Association (WBA) is pleased to announce the release of the 13th edition of its Global Bioenergy Statistics (GBS) Report. The report covers the global energy mix, biomass supply, installed capacity, biopower, bioheat, liquid and gaseous
(Canadian Manufacturing) ... DCL International Inc. has secured up to $400,000 in funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) for a one-year research project with Taiwan's TECO Electric and Machinery Co., Ltd. aimed
by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) Most people don’t know much about renewable fuels, so today (November 9, 2026) Advanced Biofuels USA has launched a video series that summarizes what renewable fuels are, how they are made and why they
by Kenneth Kazibwe (Nile Post) The Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) and Bukona Agro-Processors Limited have commissioned an ethanol-petrol blending plant in Malaba, Tororo District, in a development expected to expand markets for locally produced agricultural raw materials, strengthen Uganda's energy security
by Susan Reidy (World Grain) Canadian biofuel production is expanding, with renewable diesel driving the growth, according to a report by Farm Credit Canada (FCC). Canada’s first commercial renewable diesel facility opened in 2023, followed by additional plants in 2024 and 2025.
(Yale School of the Environment) Re-measuring the same spots a year later cuts through the natural variation that has made soil carbon so hard to verify, researchers at the Yale School of the Environment found. -- Dig into one Hudson Valley
(Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) The Panel agreed on the outline of the 2027 IPCC Methodology Report on Carbon Dioxide Removal Technologies, Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories (Additional guidance) at its 63rd Session held in
(Oklahoma Farm Report) A decade after brilliant yellow canola fields were a common sight across Oklahoma between 2013 and 2015, the oilseed is poised for a major resurgence. In a recent interview, Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with canola specialist
(battlefordsNOW) Cenovus Energy will halt operations Dec. 15 at its Lloydminster ethanol plant, which has bought about 350,000 tonnes of grain a year from farmers. The company said in a written statement that the decision follows an economic review. “We are working to
(Business Reserch Company/EIN Presswire) The Business Research Company's The Biofuel Enzymes Market is Experiencing Rapid Growth and is Projected to Reach $2.76 Billion by 2030 -- Expected to grow to $2.76 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of
(Circularity Fuels/PR Newswire) Round led by DCVC and Trucks brings Circularity’s total funding to about $17M, including grants, as airlines seek fuel sources that don’t depend on volatile crude oil markets Circularity Fuels, which earlier this year completed the world’s first
(Equisera) Equisera is delighted to announce that it is working with VertomCory, the global maritime services group, to explore bio-methanol supply for the shipping sector, with a focus on making low-carbon marine fuel in Britain from UK biogenic waste. Why bio-methanol Shipping is
(Stora Enso) Stora Enso and Shanshan Technology have entered into a partnership to jointly accelerate the development and industrialisation of sustainable battery materials with the construction of a demonstration line for lignin-based hard carbon battery anode materials. The collaboration marks an important
(S&P Global) Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, will launch new daily assessments that expand its biomethane assessment price suite, reflecting EU Guarantees of Origin (GOs) procured from member states of the Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB), effective Dec. 1, 2026. These
(Greasezilla/PR Newswire) New Greasezilla system will integrate directly into PVSC's existing plant utilities -- Greasezilla™, a leading provider of turnkey fats, oils and grease (FOG) processing and resource recovery systems, announced today that the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) has chosen Greasezilla
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Authored by Dr. Marilyn Bruno, this slide deck addresses the severe financial and carbon impacts of biofilm contamination across the biofuel supply chain. Microscopic fouling causes dry-matter loss during feedstock storage, fermentation yield decreases, and heat-exchanger
(Greenfield Global) Agreement between Greenfield Global and European Energy establishes a joint platform for e-fuels development in Québec, combining Greenfield’s industrial infrastructure and biogenic CO₂ resources with European Energy’s proven renewable energy and Power-to-X expertise. - The planned facility will have an
by Lyndi Allen (IL Corn/ Morning Ag Clips) Illinois drivers are paying significantly more for gasoline than drivers in many neighboring states. According to AAA, the statewide average for regular gasoline was $4.79 per gallon on Oct. 29, compared to $4.23 nationally.
(Wicomico County, MD/Biomass Magazine) Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano is pleased to announce continued progress on a groundbreaking renewable natural gas (RNG) project at the Newland Park Landfill in Salisbury, Maryland. This initiative represents another major step toward modernizing county infrastructure,
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) Imperial Oil Ltd. on Oct. 30 announced the renewable diesel facility at its Strathcona refinery achieved record-high canola oil throughput during the third quarter while delivering strong financial performance. Imperial in mid-2021 announced plans to construct a
(OPIS) Global hydrogen market intelligence that equips businesses with the insight to understand today’s markets, assess hydrogen’s role in the energy transition, and identify the trends shaping future energy opportunity. What is global hydrogen market intelligence? It is a data- and insight-driven
(Advanced Biofuels Canada/Canadian Biomass) 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 per cent in 2025, reducing average
(Asahi Kasei/Business Wire) -Asahi Kasei, a diversified global company, and U.S.-based Power to Hydrogen (P2H2) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to evaluate manufacturing scale-up and commercialization of water electrolysis systems utilizing anion exchange membrane (AEM) technology to produce clean
by Taiwo Bankole (Punch) The Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority and 3D NNPC Biofuels Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the establishment of a €256m bioethanol plant in the Itokin area of Lagos State and the cultivation of cassava on
by Violet George (Carbon Herald) • Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels (NWABF) has executed a financing partnership with private equity platform Black Gold Equity Partners to advance development of a $3 billion sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) biorefinery in Longview, Washington. The facility will utilize
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Presented by Dr. John Benemann, this deck outlines MicroBio Engineering’s technology roadmap for converting wet waste feedstocks into sustainable biofuels and bioproducts. The strategy highlights two main processing pathways: cultivating microalgae using wastewater nutrients and captured
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Politics matters enormously to the circular bioeconomy. Tax credits, agricultural programs, trade policies, permitting reform, carbon regulations, and federal research priorities can make the difference between a promising technology and a commercially viable enterprise. But political
(Dealroom) What's the deal? The Andersons has agreed to acquire Harvestone Low Carbon Partners (HLCP) from private equity firm Energy Capital Partners for $915 million. HLCP runs three ethanol plants — two in North Dakota and one in Indiana — and
by Vuukle (ANI/The Tribune) New Delhi [India], November 2 (ANI): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday called for greater diversification of agriculture towards the energy and power sectors, saying India needs to expand the use of
(Economic Times Energy World) Supplies will be sourced from used cooking oil and other feedstocks, enhancing the domestic biodiesel market, vendors must meet strict quality and delivery requirements throughout the procurement phase. READ MORE
by Thomas Funke (SA Cane Growers/Creamer Media's Engineering News) ... (D)iversification into biofuels could help secure the long-term sustainability of sugarcane growers in South Africa, while lowering fuel costs, but a coordinated government programme is needed. With petrol now costing more
(Ecostrat) Canada FIRM Challenge Targets $1 Billion in New Bioeconomy Plants Across 15 Forest Regions -- A direct response to the Canadian Forest Sector Transformation Task Force's call to support new markets for Canada's wood products, the Challenge will select 15
(SUSTAERO) SUSTAERO, a Canadian developer of utility-scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facilities, today (November 2, 2026) released its white paper, Wood Waste: Canada’s SAF Feedstock Advantage. The white paper evaluates global SAF feedstocks and finds that while the fats and oils
(Restaurant Technologies, Inc.) Industry-leading collaboration between Phillips 66 and Restaurant Technologies highlights work across the value chain to scale lower-carbon fuels -- Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) starts in a place most people never expect: the deep fryer. Phillips 66 and Restaurant Technologies, Inc.
(Bioenergy Insight) The UK’s Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has criticised the government’s Budget for failing to support biomethane, while finding Exchequer funding for hydrogen. Chancellor John Healey’s Budget, delivered on 28 October, included £27 million from general taxation for the
(UCLA Samueli School of Engineering) The collaboration with climate tech company Mote will help advance the university’s sustainability goals -- UCLA Samueli School of Engineering researchers are collaborating with industry partner Mote to transform biomass waste on campus into hydrogen fuel while
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture on Oct. 7 announced it has awarded $3.2 million in funding to six projects that support research on the social implications of emerging technologies. One of the projects
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation details Amyris’s operational transition toward industrial reliability and precision fermentation excellence at its Barra Bonita facility in São Paulo, Brazil. Following its corporate restructuring, Amyris pivoted from brand ownership toward manufacturing efficiency. Leveraging direct
by John Duff (Kansas Farmer/Farm Progress) Sorghum Focus: Field maps, fertilizer logs, scale tickets — start here to earn Section 45Z clean fuel production tax credits. Remember, the clean fuel production tax credit belongs to the ethanol plant, not to the farmer
by Rohemir Ramirez Ballagas (Environmental Defense Fund/TradeWinds) In December, the International Maritime Organization is expected to adopt a package of measures to transition shipping away from fossil fuels by 2050. While the proposed price on emissions is unresolved, there is growing support for
(Marquis) Marquis is proud to announce that more than $10 million will be distributed to 350 participating farmers on November 2nd, 2026, as the first payment of the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit (45Z). Through their 45Z program, Marquis has
by Danielle Anderson and Kari Buttenhoff (Christianson CPAs and Consultants/Ethanol Producer Magazine) California tightened its rules on the grain used to produce renewable fuel. Under last year’s finalized Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) amendments, ethanol producers must now document where their
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... For two decades, the bioeconomy has struggled to squeeze new industrial possibilities through old regulatory openings. Too often, we’ve designed projects as though the feedstock, factory, customer, and carbon solution all had to occupy the
(Denali) Denali, the nation’s largest recycler of food and organics, reports that grocery stores transitioning from manual food separation to its depackaging technology increased the volume of food diverted from landfill disposal to recycling by an average of 70%, according to
by Hayley Gregoire (ABC 57) What may look like waste to some is actually a valuable commodity for restaurants, and one Elkhart restaurant owner says it's been stolen multiple times. Used cooking oil, a common restaurant waste product, is valuable and can
by Shankar Besta (Global Data) Alternative fuels are becoming central to the transition toward clean energy as governments, companies, and end users seek lower-carbon alternatives to petroleum fuels. Supported by their growing prominence in the energy transition, global renewable refinery production
(Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure /PR Newswire) Summary of Transaction: Minority shareholders of Tidewater Renewables will receive 0.88 common shares of Tidewater Midstream for each common share of Tidewater Renewables held; Supported by holders of approximately 38% of the Tidewater Renewables Shares eligible
by James Osborne (Houston Chronicle) A group of 15 Texas Republican U.S. House members is threatening to derail negotiations over the more than $1 trillion farm bill by fighting a provision pushed by Midwestern senators that the group says would hurt
(The Straits Times/Fuel Cells Works) The Republic will soon be able to further decarbonise its power supply by incorporating energy sources such as green ammonia and hydrogen. From 2026, town gas in residential and commercial pipelines in Singapore – currently a mix
(Cadillac News/Avi-Go) Agricultural waste streams are becoming a feedstock for aviation biofuel, tying rural dairy cooperatives into the supply chain that low-carbon fuel targets depend on. The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) is commissioning a project with DDBiofuel to convert a dairy
(Grain Journal) The 2026 Women in Agribusiness Summit in New Orleans highlighted challenges and opportunities across the agricultural supply chain, including declining farm income, rising production costs, shifting trade relationships, changing consumer demand and potential growth markets for biofuels. Jacqui Fatka, lead
(Legis1) ,,, Clean Fuels Alliance America filed its third-quarter 2026 in-house lobbying report covering year-round E15 sales, renewable fuel volume requirements, maritime biofuel credits, and a biodiesel tax credit under S. 5583. The filing names five bills across both chambers: H.R.
by Devina Haripersad (Creamer Media's Engineering News) By producing more from the same feedstocks and reducing the inputs required in industrial processes, biotechnology is emerging as another tool that industries can use to improve energy and resource efficiency, says Novonesis
by Jim Hurt (Rutland Herald) ... Case in point, Vermont imports about 80% of its electricity and runs two, old, small, inefficient wood plants, McNeil and Ryegate. These plants burn chips from whole logs but can burn pellets made from farm
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Fifteen students from Sibley East High School toured Heartland Corn Products earlier today (October 20, 2026) to learn about Minnesota's ethanol industry. During the tour, the students learned about the various different stages of ethanol production such as incoming
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Seven students from Wabasso High School’s Crop Science class toured Highwater Ethanol in Lamberton earlier today to get a better understanding of the ethanol production process and Minnesota’s ethanol industry. The students, from grades 10 to 12, toured the
(Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants ( UFOP )) -- With the 17th edition of its status report “Biodiesel & Co. 2025/2026”, the Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants ( UFOP ) continues its annual
(Enea Group) The Enea Group and KGS are planning to jointly develop biomethane projects. Combining the raw material resources of the National Food Group with Enea's energy expertise will create the foundation for biomethane production at Polish sugar refineries. A framework
(Bioengineer.org) Diesel engines remain the workhorses of global transport, but they are also direct emitters of oxides of nitrogen, the pollutant family known as NOx. A new open-access review published in Discover Mechanical Engineering on 19 October 2026 has systematically compared
(European Energy) Agreement between Greenfield Global and European Energy establishes a joint platform for e-fuels development in Québec, combining Greenfield’s industrial infrastructure and biogenic CO₂ resources with European Energy’s proven renewable energy and Power-to-X expertise. – The planned facility will have an
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Mercurius Biorefining tackles impending HEFA feedstock constraints by converting cheap, abundant lignocellulosic biomass into drop-in renewable fuels. Its patented REACH™ technology couples low-temperature acid hydrolysis with catalytic condensation and hydrotreating, completely bypassing costly fermentation enzymes and
(AGCO/Grain Central) A Massey Ferguson tractor has just completed a journey in Western Australia of more than 2500km, powered all the way by renewable biofuels and biofuel blends. Documented as part of Farm Trader’s Fuelling the Future of Australia series, the 13-day
by Logan West (The Daily Beacon) ... During football season, Vols fans place thousands of orders at Neyland Stadium. With 30 commercial fryers, the venue can use over 14,000 gallons of frying oil each season. One company is making a big impact
(Mazda) Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) announced that its research and development project, “Development of High-Density Microalgal Biofuel,” aimed at real-world deployment of biodiesel fuel (HVO*) refined from lipids extracted from microalgae, has been selected for the FY2026 “Program to Develop and
(Soybean Value/Bichos de Campo (Google translation)) The debacle caused by the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, which promoted a gigantic increase in the international price of diesel, significantly improved the competitiveness of soybean oil in the Argentine market ( as Bichos de Campo had
(Iowa State University) Xianglan Bai illustrates her development of biobased carbon fiber with two beakers in researchers’ hands. The first contains low-cost, low-value and plentiful softwood kraft lignin, the tough stuff that strengthens and waterproofs the cell walls of trees and plants.
(Straits Times/EDB.gov) 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
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/Reuters) 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
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