(FrieslandCampina) FrieslandCampina has formed an alliance with seven transport companies in the Netherlands and Germany to make milk transport more sustainable. Through this collaboration, the parties aim to reduce CO₂ emissions from transport activities in the coming years. Under the alliance, FrieslandCampina
(Cosmo Oil) Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd. (hereafter, “Cosmo Oil”), Maruzen Petrochemical Co., Ltd. (hereafter, “Maruzen Petrochemical”), UBE-MARUZEN POLYETHYLENE CO., LTD. (hereafter, “Ube-Maruzen”), and SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY LLC (hereafter, “SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY”) are pleased to announce that they will begin utilizing naphtha
(Skyrenu) Skyrenu Technologies Inc., a company specializing in CO2 capture2 at low concentration, announces the delivery of a first batch of CO2 captured directly from the air at Secant Fuel, a company developing technologies for the production of synthetic fuels (eFuels)
(Nord Gas Solutions) Nord Gas Solutions has secured a contract for a 35-ton-per-day biogas liquefaction plant in Poland, marking a significant milestone in the country's developing biomethane sector. The project is expected to become Poland's first bioLNG production plant and represents
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Brazil, Bloomberg reports BP is reportedly considering selling its Brazilian biofuels business, according to Bloomberg, as the company continues reviewing its portfolio and capital allocation. The business is bp Bunge Bioenergia, which BP took full
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... But as the International Maritime Organization’s decarbonization mandates force global shipping to confront the sheer, brutal cost of synthetic fuels, Canada’s timber sector is discovering that its best days were not buried alongside the wooden
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Total ethanol consumption in the Philippines is expected to increase by nearly 4% this year, according to a report filed with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service’s Global Agricultural Information Network. Ethanol imports are expected to
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced increased financial assistance for the Regenerative Pilot Program from $700 million to $1 billion in fiscal year 2027, providing more producers with the opportunity to adopt conservation systems that improve
(Stargate Hydrogen) The EU Innovation Fund will support the expansion of Stargate's manufacturing capacity in Europe, enabling the production of large-scale electrolyser stacks and systems, thereby increasing the company’s ability to supply Power-to-X projects with EU-made equipment. Stargate Hydrogen announced today that
(Mitsubishi Gas Chemical) Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (MGC; Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshinori Isahaya), Kokuka Sangyo Co., Ltd. (Kokuka Sangyo; Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Kimifumi Imagawa), and Hanshin Diesel Works, Ltd. (Hanshin Diesel Works; Head Office: Chuo-ku, Kobe;
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Shipping company tests corn-based marine fuel; Dual-fuel vessel operates on ethanol blend; Port of Mobile hosts ship-to-ship transfer -- A.P. Moller - Maersk has completed the first ship-to-ship commercial ethanol bunkering of a deep-sea container vessel in the US,
by Stu Porter (Biofuels Consulting Canada/EuropeSays.com) Prime Minister Mark Carney spent last week in Brussels telling the European Parliament that Canada is ready to build new alliances “deliberately, systematically, and rapidly.” Europe, he said, is already rebuilding its defence industrial base
(Trade Arabia News Service) The US sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market is entering a period of technological expansion and policy uncertainty, with new alcohol-to-jet (AtJ) and power-to-liquid (PtL) projects expected to shape production over the coming decade, according to IDTechEx. The research
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, welcomed the release today of a new report by the National Lab of the Rockies (NLR), “Evaluation of Ethanol Use in Marine Shipping,” that demonstrates ethanol’s technical, economic, and environmental potential
(Haffner Energy) Six equipment items already in stock, together with the associated engineering: 75% of the €3.2 million to be received within 30 days of a delivery scheduled before the end of 2026, with no significant industrial cash outlay; · A majority
(Hydrogen Utopia/Fuel Cells Works) Hydrogen Utopia International PLC (LSE: HUI), a pioneering company transforming non-recyclable waste plastic into hydrogen, clean fuels and advanced materials, focusing on advanced fuels such as jet fuel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel is delighted to announce that
by Satyaprakash Sharma (Millennium Post) Amid the ongoing debate over E20 fuel, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Friday said that India will soon introduce flex-fuel-engine vehicles capable of running on 100 per cent ethanol. He said the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The story: Factory-built, skid-mounted renewable natural gas units have established themselves as the standard deployment model for small-farm agricultural digesters producing under 50,000 SCFD, rapidly displacing custom site-built installations. As project developers scale up distributed asset
by M B Girish (Deccan Chronicle) “Such a mechanism could give establishments an alternative channel for disposal while discouraging unsafe reuse,” said the Minister -- Minister of Health and Family Welfare U.T. Khader on Wednesday stated the State Government is exploring a
by Mohul Ghosh (Trak.in) Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has urged India’s sugar industry to look beyond traditional sugar production and diversify into products such as compressed biogas, ethanol, bio-manure and sustainable aviation fuel. Speaking at a National Efficiency
by Julie Zhu and Yantoultra Ngui (Reuters) Bain-backed renewable fuel maker EcoCeres targets $1 billion Hong Kong IPO, sources say EcoCeres aims to go public by year-end, sources say Bain plans to sell down part of its stake, sources say Company turns used
by Dylan Plummer (Sierra Club) ... NW Natural’s biomethane spending has also overwhelmingly flowed to anaerobic digesters at massive concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs)—large-scale industrial livestock facilities that confine thousands of animals and generate enormous volumes of manure and waste—and associated
(African Development Bank Group) Financing follows Africa Green Hydrogen Programme's Call for Proposals earlier in 2026 -- The African Development Bank Group will provide reimbursable grants worth USD 20 million to support four green hydrogen/derivatives projects in Egypt, Morocco, Namibia and South
by Gil Gullickson (Wallaces Farmer/Farm Progress) Water Woes: Premiums gleaned by farmers who grow low-carbon fuels as part of Section 45Z of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 could fuel unprecedented growth of clean-water farming practices. ... However, corn-derived ethanol and other biofuels
(Antara/Tempo) Indonesia's National Energy Council (DEN) continues to push for increased domestic production, expanding biofuel blending targets, and establishing a Strategic Energy Reserve (CPE) to fortify national energy security and reduce import dependency. "To avoid reliance on imports, we must increase production—both
by Stefan Vogel (Rabobank) From canola and grains to sugar, tallow, and waste oils, Australia produces many of the feedstocks used to make biofuels around the world. In other agricultural exportering countries, domestic biofuel production reduces fuel import dependence and supports
(University of Tennessee at Knoxville/EureaAlert!) ... The circular bioeconomy concentrates on using renewable biological resources like plants rather than petroleum-based resources to manufacture high-quality materials, fuels, chemicals and other products. These bioderived products are designed to keep valuable resources in the
(Moeve) • Senior political and business leaders from across Europe and Spain have gathered in Palos de la Frontera, Huelva, to support the construction of the first phase of the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley. The facility will have 300 MW of
(Uniper) Offtake: Uniper to purchase 40,000 tons of eSAF annually for more than ten years from Arcadia eFuels’ Project Endor in Vordingborg (Denmark); Scale: One of the largest announced eSAF offtake agreements to date; Decarbonization: eSAF enables up to 98% lower lifecycle emissions; Regulatory
(ePURE) Independently certified data from European producers show significant production of food, feed and captured biogenic CO2 along with renewable fuel in 2025, underlining strategic importance of domestic ethanol biorefineries -- European ethanol biorefineries produced more food and animal feed than fuel
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) Ag Bioeconomy Has Strong Potential, But Faces Funding, Infrastructure Hurdles -- The Corn Belt has abundant agricultural feedstocks and the technology is there to turn more crops and crop residue into chemicals, plastics and other products,
(TipRanks) • The company’s subsidiary secured ISCC EU certification, a first for the global recycled carbon fuel sector, validating its ethanol from industrial off-gases under stringent EU sustainability and carbon standards. ISCC EU status allows the firm’s recycled ethanol to enter EU
(EcoCeres) EcoCeres has announced a partnership to supply hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to AstraZeneca for use at its medicines manufacturing facility in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China EcoCeres, a global leader in the innovation and commercialization of renewable fuels and green molecules, has
(Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation) • More than half of the vessels operating in 2050 are expected to come from orders placed before 2035, making the coming decade a critical window for shipowners’ engine choices. Dual-fuel engines allow shipowners to switch between
(Chonnam National University) Study provides biofuel producers with a practical, multi-dimensional framework for choosing feedstocks by weighing both climate impact and air pollution together Biodiesel is a promising bridge technology for enhancing sustainability of the transport industry while renewable energy infrastructure scales
by Edward D. Melillo (The Conversation) U.S. farmers will produce a record-breaking harvest of 4.52 billion bushels of soybeans in 2026, according to projections from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. At 60 pounds to the bushel, that is roughly 800 pounds
(Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance/ PR Newswire) Advance purchase commitments from AVEVA, Bain & Company, Google, McKinsey, and others support Infinium's Project Atlas, a Texas-based planned facility expected to produce up to 100,000 metric tons of high-integrity sustainable aviation fuel per year. The
(Cosmo Oil) Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd. (hereafter, “Cosmo Oil”), Maruzen Petrochemical Co., Ltd. (hereafter, “Maruzen Petrochemical”), UBE-MARUZEN POLYETHYLENE CO., LTD. (hereafter, “Ube-Maruzen”), and SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY LLC (hereafter, “SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY”) are pleased to announce that they will begin utilizing naphtha
by Lisa Foust Prater (Successful Farming) CoBank’s Jacqui Fatka shared challenges and reasons to be hopeful at the Women in Agribusiness Summit. -- Margins are tight and farm income is down, but the ag economy is cyclical, and there are reasons to
(Gevo) Commissioning of Carbon Dioxide Degassing System Ahead of Schedule Marks Key Milestone in Capacity Enhancement Program -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) today (September 14, 2026) announced continued progress on the debottlenecking initiative at its Gevo North Dakota ("GND") facility in Richardton,
by Denise Maddox (Scienmag) Carbon dioxide, the molecule most blamed for warming the planet, is increasingly being viewed not just as a waste product but as a raw material. A comprehensive review published in the journal Ionics examines how photoelectrochemical (PEC)
by Valentina Dalla Villa (xFarm Technologies) Marking its 6th global strategic transaction and 2nd in Brazil, xFarm Technologies enters the high-value sugarcane and biofuel sectors by bringing Sibium Analytics’ 8 million tracked hectares into its ecosystem. This way, the company reinforces its
(Acelen (Google Translation)) Robotic processes overcome one of the main challenges of raw materials and enable seedlings on a commercial scale for Acelen Renewables' US$3 billion project focused on the production of agroforestry systems (SAF) and hydrous veneers (HVO). How can a
by David Hallberg & Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Biofuels Digest) America’s energy challenge is no longer primarily about crude oil supply—it is about refining capacity and fuel production bottlenecks. Even with ample domestic oil production, the system is struggling to turn
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Senate Agriculture Committee has formally advanced a proposed Farm Bill containing a long-sought prize: permanent nationwide authorization for year-round E15 sales. It is a calculated federal hammer designed to smash the seasonal summer volatility that
by May Angel (Reuters) Land needed for biofuels could more than double by 2030; Countries the world over raising biofuel blending mandates; Biofuels demand risks driving food insecurity, deforestation Global biofuels output is expected to surge nearly 70% by 2030 from 2025 levels as
by Ana Hernandez and Carlos Castillo (S&P Global) US refiners maximize diesel production output; BO-HO spread plunges to seven-year low level; D4 RIN credits fall 16% amid price pressure Global supply disruptions have propelled US diesel prices higher, prompting refiners to increase output while
by Jan-Willem Bode (Puro.earth/Quantum Commodity Intelligence) Every harvest already contains a carbon story. The fertiliser applied to a field, the tillage practice used to plant it, the way nitrogen is managed through the growing season — each of these decisions changes
(Haffner Energy/Globe Newswire) Haffner Energy launches SB-HEFA (Solid Biomass to HEFA), an innovative process for producing renewable diesel and SAF based on its proprietary thermolysis technology, which directly converts solid biomass into liquid without going through syngas. With feedstock available at
(UABIO) We are sharing the second important analytical document prepared as part of the Innovate Ukraine project: “Development of a Business Model for Biomethane Production in Ukraine”. This Road Map outlines Ukraine’s long-term strategic pathway for the sustainable development of the biogas
by Caroline O'Doherty and Stephen Conneely (Irish Times) For many of the thousands attending the Ploughing Championships, there was a year’s worth of news to catch up on, but this year one topic dominated: the cost of living. ... For most of the 700,000
(Formula1.com) F1.com recently spent time with Audi’s technology partner, BP, to learn more about the cutting-edge fuel and lubricants that go into F1’s 2026 cars. -- Not only did F1 introduce new cars and new power units at the start of the
(Antara) Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated that Indonesia can eliminate finished gasoline imports once the country successfully rolls out an E50 bioethanol blend mandate. Speaking on the sidelines of a ministry event in Jakarta on Monday, Bahlil revealed
(Idaho National Laboratory) Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (BEA), Management & Operating Contractor of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) owned Idaho National Laboratory (INL), is seeking an Expression of Interest (EOI) from prospective offerors to complement existing seed oil crop research
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) On September 17th, 2026, Ecostrat Inc. and the BDO Zone Initiative hosted the BDO ZoneCONNECT webinar, highlighting three investment grade BDO Zone communities in North America: Canton, South Dakota, rated ‘A’ for Corn Stover, Preston County,
by Sofia Morales (KFYR TV) Visitors from across the globe came to western North Dakota this week to explore a unique plant known for corn farming, ethanol production, and underground carbon storage. North Dakota agriculture is catching the eye of leaders worldwide.
(Arkansas State University) Arkansas State University has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) award totaling $177,108 to support research aimed at making waste-to-energy systems more efficient, sustainable, and environmentally friendly. JONESBORO – Arkansas State University has received a National Science Foundation (NSF)
(South African Government News Agency) Sasol has challenged scientists and engineers to help lower the high cost of green hydrogen and prevent promising decarbonisation technologies from remaining indefinitely confined to research laboratories. The company’s Vice-President for Fundamental Science Research, Dr Theo Mudzunga,
(ALCHEMPro) Worley has completed an ARENA-commissioned strategic advisory study to support planning for renewable hydrogen development in Australia; The work examines capital cost drivers and practical cost-reduction options for future hydrogen production and commercial viability; Its capex model has supported executive discussions
(INERATEC/Fuel Cells Works) INERATEC and Ramboll are expanding their cooperation to further develop industrial e-SAF production. The focus of the cooperation is the expansion of the ERA ONE power-to-liquid plant in Frankfurt-Höchst with an upgrading unit that will convert synthetic raw products
by Joshua A. Bickel and Alexa St. John (Los Angeles Times) ... When weather is so difficult, farmers often look for new ways to protect their crops and their bottom line. A small number are putting perennial grains in rotation to
(Infinium/PR Newswire) Methane-to-SAF pathway combines Infinium's commercially deployed advanced Fischer–Tropsch platform with electrified reforming to expand where low-carbon aviation fuel can be produced Infinium today introduced its mSAF product offering, a new methane-derived sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) platform which converts renewable natural
by Fabiano Maisonnave, Ana Mano and Leonardo Lara (Bloomberg/The Spokesman Review) For decades, Brazil’s ethanol program enjoyed broad political support, helping turn the country into a global leader in low-carbon fuels. But that consensus is being tested during a tight presidential election
(DNV) Ethanol is beginning to gain momentum as a viable option for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in shipping. A growing number of projects and technical developments are helping to move the fuel from regional discussions to global considerations. For years, ethanol sat
(La Derecha Dario) The agribusiness sector estimates investments exceeding USD 1 billion if the House of Representatives turns the project into law -- The National Senate gave half approval to the new regulatory framework for biofuels, an initiative promoted by La Libertad
by Jonathan Bach (The Oregonian/OregonLive) The company behind a remote southern Oregon biofuel facility is selling off its interests because it says it can’t power the plant in a cost effective way, according to a letter to Lake County commissioners. NXTClean Fuels
(Sasol) AFRICAN AVIATION FIRST TAKES FLIGHT -- Cape Town, South Africa – Sasol and White Desert today (September 15, 2026) announced a landmark Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) partnership, a significant milestone for African aviation and the country’s emerging lower-carbon fuels industry. Announced
by Rhonda Brooks (AgWeb) Starting small on less productive acres gave Whalen Farms room to learn — and eventually cut fertilizer costs across 2,000 acres. -- If you’re thinking about trying cover crops, Jay Whalen offers some advice that might sound counterintuitive:
by Karen Braun (Zaner Ag Hedge/Reuters) U.S. farmers have just begun harvesting another huge corn crop, following last year’s bumper harvest. But that apparent abundance in the top corn exporter masks a considerably less comfortable picture of world grain supply. Global corn
(KSNB Local 4) Addressing crowds at the 2026 Husker Harvest Days, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen emphasized that the state’s agricultural future depends as much on workplace culture and relationships as it does on technological innovation and biofuel expansion. Pillen took the stage
(Moeve) -The new entity, established under their Green Molecules to Green Steel (G2G) partnership, will have both private and public funding to carry out large-scale projects that advance competitiveness and sustainability -The project focuses on green molecule-based energy sources — such
(Antara) Indonesia took a major step toward strengthening its energy security and accelerating its green transition by launching a new bioethanol development center in Tegineneng, Pesawaran Regency, Lampung. The initiative, designed to integrate agriculture, technology, and renewable energy investment, supports President Prabowo
(ANI/The Tribune) Numaligarh Refinery Limited's (NRL) bamboo-based second-generation ethanol plant has produced 2G ethanol and is currently undergoing stabilisation before moving towards commercial production and higher capacity utilisation, Oil India Limited Chairman and Managing Director and NRL Chairman Ranjit Rath
by Chris Hubbuch (Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center) Researchers use modeling to analyze economic and environmental benefits of four strategies for using energy-rich byproducts of lignocellulosic biofuel production. -- The Science: Lignocellulosic biorefineries make liquid fuels out of non-food plant material, such as
(European Federation for Transport and Environment) Now Europe must unlock e-SAF investment. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published today its Annual Technical Report on ReFuelEU Aviation (for 2025 data), providing the first full picture of the EU sustainable aviation fuel
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, Seetao reports a 2.42 billion yuan green fuels project in Foshan has completed government registration for planned annual production of 235,500 tons of green methanol and 64,400 tons of green LNG from agricultural and
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In the United States, LanzaTech CEO Jennifer Holmgren said the carbon recycling company is moving beyond technology licensing to own and operate projects that convert industrial waste gases into ethanol for aviation, marine fuels and chemicals,
by Beth Anton (Renewable Energy Magazine) U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins announced the launch of USDA’s new American Biofuels Trade Outlook, a four-part strategy that aims to boost export opportunities for U.S. biofuel producers, at the 17th Annual Growth Energy Biofuel
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) Vegreville’s ‘A’-rated BDO Zone puts Provectus Biofuels’ SAF project in front of the world’s largest investors -- Ecostrat Inc. and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to recognize the inclusion of Provectus Biofuels’ Vegreville Project in the
(R.W. Helden Associates/National Law Review) As U.S. biofuel producers process record amounts of inputs, feedstock authentication is critical to vet suppliers, protect equipment and preserve reputation. -- As U.S. biofuel production ramps up to meet aggressive federal Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for
(Oil & Gas/Diario Economico) The consortium responsible for the Mozambique LNG project intends to install an industrial unit in the Palma district of Cabo Delgado, with the capacity to produce approximately 5,000 tons of coconut biodiesel per year, intended to supply
(Hiroshima University) Feeding bacteria a cheap agricultural by-product enables the production of high-value biomaterials with promising biomedical and industrial applications. -- Changing the carbon source used during bacterial fermentation—essentially, what bacteria are fed—can significantly influence the properties of the sugar polymers they
by Thai Ha (The Investor) Vietnam's Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical JSC (BSR) and China's SDIC Biotech Investment Co Ltd are exploring cooperation in fuel ethanol and green energy solutions, BSR said. During a recent business trip to China, a BSR delegation
(Aptamus) Aptamus Carbon Solutions, of Tampa, Florida, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Demeter Energy, of Fort Myers, Florida, to explore the development of a marine terminal for the processing, liquefaction, and loading of carbon dioxide (CO2) produced by Demeter
(CNW Group/Yamatji/PR Newswire) Feasibility studies to assess a 1.1 billion litre a year plant near Geraldton, refining Western Australian canola and tallow into Australian made Agri-Diesel. VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 14, 2026 /CNW/ -- The Yamatji Southern Regional Corporation (YSRC), Australian strategy and
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... “We’re very careful we don’t call it waste gas,” Utility Global CEO Parker Meeks told me recently. ... For most of the great hydrogen boom, the global clean-tech sector operated on a grand supply-side Field
by Jared White (Browfield Ag News) The CEO of Continuum Ag says recently announced updates to the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit provide a clear path for farmers to benefit from incorporating regenerative ag practices. However, during a recent webinar, Mitchell
(European Federation for Transport and Environment) We, the undersigned, are writing to express our concern regarding the ongoing pressure to allow electrolytic hydrogen used as an intermediate processing input in biofuel production to be counted towards the dedicated e-SAF supply obligation
(Synhelion) Synhelion has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Morocco with the aim to develop a large-scale commercial synthetic fuel plant in the country’s southern Tan-Tan province. The facility is planned to produce 100’000 tons of renewable fuel
(MB Energy) MB Energy and Metafuels are entering a collaboration to take certified synthetic aviation fuels (e-SAF) from production all the way to the wing. The agreements, signed at the opening of Metafuels’ demonstration plant in Switzerland, strengthen the European e-SAF
(Gasum) Gasum has opened its thirteenth liquefied biogas filling station in Norway, centrally located in the Port of Trondheim. The new station strengthens the supply of renewable fuels for heavy transport in Trøndelag and along the E6 northwards. The filling station has
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) A’ Rating Highlights 800,000 Tons of Low-Risk Woody Biomass and Positions Bowie County for Bio-Based Industrial Investment -- TexAmericas Center, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of a BDO Zone ‘AA’
(Circular Bio-based Europe) Ireland’s first on-farm demonstration-scale biorefinery integrating grass biorefining and anaerobic digestion was inaugurated in Cork, Ireland, today. Funded by Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the €3 million facility will serve as the Irish demonstration site
(Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE)) The more than 23,000 large aircraft worldwide consume approximately 350 billion liters of fuel annually and account for about 3 percent of human-caused CO2 emissions. For long-haul flights over 4,000 km in particular, there
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The bioeconomy is becoming a wildcatter. Because Section 45Z is teaching renewable fuels the same lesson that a century of expensive dry holes taught the oil business: What you produce matters. But what lies underneath determines
(Bioenergy International) In Finland, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has announced that it has granted a total of EUR 26.6 million to three industrial biogenic carbon dioxide capture and utilization (CCU) projects. The decision was made on September 9,
by Ruth Dea Juwita (The Jakarta Post) Existing bioethanol supplies can cover only about 3 percent of national demand for biofuel applications, according to the Investment and Downstream Ministry data. READ MORE Related articles Pertamina prepares for mandatory ethanol-blended gasoline policy (Antara) Pertamina Proposes the
Join the WBA Community for a conversation with Benly Liliana Ramírez Higareda and Germán Ruiz Méndez (SEMARNAT) on Mexico's emerging National Biofuels Programme and the growing role of biogas and biomethane in the country's energy transition. We'll explore: * The real
by Camila Souza Ramos (Globo Rural/Valor International) Itaú BBA calculation assumes the use of native forest biomass will no longer be allowed after 2035 in Mato Grosso -- Planting eucalyptus to meet the energy supply needs exclusively of Mato Grosso’s corn ethanol
Global Hydrogen Compass 2026 provides a fact-based assessment of global clean hydrogen progress, highlighting more than USD 130 billion in committed investment across over 570 projects, 90% of which are under construction or already operational, and the actions needed to
(Stanford Report) Using a novel heating method that cuts carbon emissions, engineers dramatically improved hydrogen production efficiency. The process also comes with a surprising side benefit. Producing hydrogen is essential for some of the world’s biggest industrial and agricultural needs, but it
by Charlotte Edmond (World Economic Forum) • The World Economic Forum's Fuelling the Future report argues that clean fuels can strengthen energy security while protecting food systems, if supported by the right policies. As hundreds of millions of people face hunger, the expansion of
(Bayer) Commitment aims to support the growth of winter canola in the Southern Great Plains of the U.S., as a feedstock for renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel -- Bayer and Neste, the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation
(DNV) Hydrogen has the potential to enable emission-free operations at sea, but key barriers remain. Learn how the industry is addressing challenges around storage, safety, and cost to unlock its long-term potential. READ MORE; includes VIDEO Ammonia as fuel: potential, challenges, and
by Sophie Zienkiewicz (Carbon Neutral Fuels) CNF and EE will collaborate in the development of a sustainable aviation fuel project in North Queensland using sugarcane agricultural waste as feedstock. Collaboration will evaluate feedstock supply, site selection, pathway selection and offtake, marking CNF’s first step
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Biomass. Then algae. Agricultural residues. Waste carbon. Starches and oils. Municipal and industrial wastes. Carbon dioxide itself. Familiar materials, perhaps, but cut differently this season — transformed into chemicals and chemical intermediates through processes DOE
(DQS) DQS Hong Kong -- Founded in 1985 by the German Institute for Standardisation (DIN) and the German Society for Quality (DGQ), DQS is one of the world's most established independent management system certification bodies. DQS is a founding member of the
(Instituto Mobilidade de Baixo Carbono Brasil) From Waste to Wheels - Turning Organic Waste into Renewable Fuel for Transport -- Commissioned by Instituto MBCBrasil, the study aims to accelerate the global deployment of the renewable fuel and highlights opportunities for Brazil in
(Hydrogen Council) Global Hydrogen Compass 2026 provides a fact-based assessment of global clean hydrogen progress, highlighting more than USD 130 billion in committed investment across over 570 projects, 90% of which are under construction or already operational, and the actions needed
(Binatural/PetroNoticias) Binatural, one of the largest biodiesel producers in the country, is expanding the use of pure biofuel (B100) in road transport operations involving its own fleet, partner carriers, and clients. These initiatives are expected to prevent the emission of more
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Feedstock competition in the bioeconomy represents a massive arithmetic failure rather than a market working. Because individual producers forecast demand independently against a shared physical resource base, the sum of their assumptions quietly exceeds the real
by Jared White (Brownfield Ag News) An ag economist at the University of Illinois says he’s somewhat optimistic about the direction of commodity prices primarily due to demand prospects created by biofuels. In a recent FarmDoc webinar, Nick Paulson says updated federal
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... (W)hat are we eventually going to put in the tanks of these massive long-haul machines? It is a gigantic question involving gigantic aircraft, refineries, capital requirements, and energy loads—and aviation remains among the hardest
by Katie Radin (Amazon) Amazon invests in GranBio to help drive innovation in sustainable aviation fuel -- For decades, discarded wood from logging operations and building sites has gone to waste. GranBio is working to change that. Its advanced biomass technology converts
by Rhonda Brooks (AgWeb) Planting soybeans months before wheat harvest sounds risky. But farmers Brian Tanner and Jason Mauck find it dries wet fields faster, cuts input costs and gives wheat a profitable place back in Corn Belt rotations. Brian Tanner’s challenge
(Farms.com) New Alberta carbon capture hub could support low-carbon agriculture, biofuels, fertilizer innovation, and rural economic growth. Canada has taken a step toward net-zero emissions goals with the launch of construction on what is expected to become the country's largest carbon capture
(Pacific Environment) The study supports global maritime authorities in preventing greenwashing and fuel fraud -- Pacific Environment and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have issued a new study highlighting that strict and reliable fuel certification is essential to keep the global
(Renewable Fuels Association) The U.S. corn ethanol industry continues to stand out for employing military veterans and maintaining a diverse workforce, according to the 2026 U.S. Energy & Employment Report released today by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Veterans comprise
(Farms.com) Higher ethanol use in gasoline is helping drive fuel savings while supporting America’s biofuels and agriculture industries. U.S. gasoline is increasingly being blended with ethanol, with the average ethanol content exceeding 11% for the second straight month in June. Data from
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... For years, Brazil’s biofuel sector was the energy world’s perfect Caipirinha. It had the right balance of market-driven decarbonization through RenovaBio, ambitious blending mandates like E30, and clear price signals. Then came 2026. Faced with geopolitical oil
(Bayer) Commercialization of two blockbusters already started, with additional launches expected over the next years / Bayer announces genome-edited standable soy and development of herbicide tolerant trait to correspond with Icafolin, a unique crop protection solution / More than 15 novel
(Eni) The study highlights that biofuels from renewable feedstocks are a solution to help decarbonise transport, contribute to energy security and maintain industrial competitiveness in Europe. Cernobbio (Como), 5 September 2026 – The strategic Study “Sustainable biofuels as a strategic lever for
by Arlene Karidis (Waste360) Mixed plastic waste is nearly impossible to recycle, with billions of tons choking landfills and incinerators worldwide. Now scientists in California and South Korea have developed a unique, experimental method to manage this problematic stream. It’s designed to
(Fuel Cells Works) • France is preparing to open the second round of its decarbonised hydrogen support scheme, offering support for 250MW of electrolyser capacity, with eligible bidders to be selected in early September and final offers due before the end
(Bioengineer.org) Every year, the European Union discards more than 58 million tonnes of food, and a significant share of that mountain of waste consists of fruit that never makes it to a shopping trolley. Apples that are the wrong shape, peels
by K C Indresh Kumar (Siasat Daily) Belagavi tops the list with 13 applications, followed by Vijayapura with eight, Kalaburagi with six, and Bagalkot and Dharwad with four each. -- Bengaluru: Growing demand for ethanol as an alternative fuel has triggered a fresh
by Marc J. Rauch (Auto Channel (Originally Published June 13, 2013)) A Book That's Aptly Named for What It Is -- ... But in my personal research of ethanol, which includes purchasing a non-flex fuel vehicle so that I could experiment with
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... (C)ommercial enterprises inherit the sprawling and considerably more expensive problem of whether everything around your thing works, too — whether the feedstock arrives, whether the hydrogen is available, whether the trucks run, whether the
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office (AFFO) today announced up to $58 million in funding to advance novel, high-impact chemical technologies that use domestically sourced alternative and waste feedstocks. DOE will fund research,
(Avnos) Project Brighton, Avnos’ largest operating deployment to date, enters service as the company continues to scale commercial Hybrid Direct Air Capture infrastructure. Avnos, the developer of infrastructure-scale Hybrid Direct Air Capture (HDAC™), today announced that Project Brighton has entered operations in
by Pablo Borruel (Dario del Alto Aragon (Google Translation)) The two parties are demanding greater regulation of these facilities in the non-binding resolution they have presented to the Cortes of Aragon. -- Chunta Aragonesista (CHA) and the Green Party in Aragon have
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) Be Noble Inc., Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of a BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Noble County, Indiana. This is the first rating in the State of Indiana, rated
(PSU Watch) BPCL and the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) have signed an MoU to collaborate on biofuels, biomass resource utilisation, waste-to-resource solutions and circular economy initiatives -- Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)
by Pornpimal Yaempracha (Khaosod/MSN (Google translation)) Bangchak Corporation participated in the “New Energy for Thailand” forum, highlighting the potential of bioenergy to generate 2% of GDP, valued at 153 billion baht, and reduce oil imports by 63 billion baht. Mr. Chaiwat Kovavisarach,
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In the UK, the Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization said Wednesday the commercial shipping debate over nuclear propulsion is shifting from whether it can work to how reactors can be regulated, insured and accepted across international jurisdictions.
by Roxby Hartley and Chelsa Oren (EcoEngineers/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Emerging discussions around feedstock traceability, particularly within California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) framework, suggest that producers may soon be required to demonstrate a much higher level of transparency in their supply
by Danielle Anderson & Kari Buttenhoff (Christianson/Biodiesel Magazine) As the USDA’s regenerative agricultural feedstock framework moves toward implementation under the 45Z clean fuel production credit, attention is growing towards reallocating reduced-carbon intensity (CI) feedstock between separately located, but commonly owned elevators. While this
(Global Aerospace Summit/Biodiesel Magazine) The future of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will depend on strong partnerships among farmers, fuel producers, the aviation industry and government leaders, according to panelists participating in a discussion during the 2026 Global Aerospace Summit in the
by Andrew Snook (Canadian Biomass) While challenges remain, Canada’s biofuels sectors are ripe with opportunities -- Canada's biofuels sector faces challenges but also significant growth opportunities, according to industry leaders. The wood pellet sector is concerned about potential surpluses due to U.K.
(Charles University/Phys.Org) ... Czech researchers at Charles University in Prague, led by Pavla Eliášová, have developed an advanced photocathode that helps convert the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide into pure ethanol using sunlight. The new technology solves a long-standing problem of
(American EcoFuels) Company Highlights Progress on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Initiative, Form 10 Filing Preparation, and Potential Offtake Opportunities -- American EcoFuels™ Inc. (OTC: AEFI) (“American EcoFuels™,” “AEFI,” or the “Company”), a developer of advanced synthetic fuel technologies focused on Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Ana Stobbe (Jornal do Comércio (Google translation)) The biofuel manufacturer Be8 presented updates on Monday (31) regarding the R$ 1.5 billion industrial project being developed in Passo Fundo. According to the company's president, Erasmo Battistella, approximately 80% of the works
(Ouka) The city of Oulu and ABO Energy Suomi Oy have signed a cooperation agreement on the hydrogen project in the Pyyryväinen green transition zone. The cooperation agreement is a continuation for the site reservation signed in 2025. It establishes a framework
(Ameresco/Business Wire) First agricultural RNG project for Neogenyx Fuels will convert livestock manure into pipeline-quality renewable natural gas while supporting economic development -- -Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy infrastructure company, today (August 31, 2026) announced the groundbreaking of a natural
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) SAF costs 50-200% more than jet fuel; India has 210 biogas plants, targets 5,000; Carbon credit pricing remains unpredictable India will struggle to build a meaningful, sustainable aviation fuel industry without mandates and long-term demand signals, according to
(Aster/Biobased Diesel Daily) Aster, a part of Chandra Asri Group that operates a growing portfolio of businesses across Southeast Asia, announced Aug. 28 that it has agreed to acquire a stake and become a shareholder in Changi Airport Fuel Hydrant Installation
(Axens) Axens, a global leader in sustainable refining and biofuels technology licensing and development, today (August 31, 2026) announced that it has been selected by Expander Energy Inc., a Canada-based producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (RD), to
by Emily Skor (Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Ethanol is a homegrown biofuel that lowers prices at the pump. Pull into any fuel retailer in the U.S. and you'll find that the option with more ethanol has the lower price. Unfortunately, certain
(Rhinoflux/EIN Presswire) The PoC will test Hydro Chemical Looping as a new pathway to convert sewage sludge into power and 99.9%+ pure CO2 without combustion Sewage sludge should no longer be seen as waste, but as a domestic energy and carbon resource.
(Gas Networks Ireland) • Second biomethane plant connected directly to the gas network as Ireland’s renewable gas sector builds momentum Example of circular economy in action with College Group turning organic by-products into biomethane used also in its own operations The biomethane plant
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