(Khaleej Times) Phase I investment of $200 million will deliver 125 million litres per year, around 18 percent of the UAE’s 2030 SAF target, with Phase II set to double capacity to 250 million litres -- One year after unveiling the concept
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In India, Angel One reports Godavari Biorefineries has teamed with the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai to develop a process that transforms industrial CO2 emissions directly into Dimethyl Ether (DME). The pilot project that can capture 450
(PETRONAS) `Pengerang Biorefinery Sdn. Bhd., a joint venture between PETRONAS, Enilive S.p.A and Euglena Co., Ltd, marked a key milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony for the development of the new biorefinery in Pengerang, Johor, Malaysia. The biorefinery will have a processing
(Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology of the Sultanate of Oman) Public-private partnership aims to explore the development of a large-scale integrated e-Methanol supply and bunkering hub supporting shipping decarbonization Madrid, Spain – November 4, 2025 – The Ministry of Transport,
(Fuel Cells Works) Three Chinese state-owned entities have kicked off construction of the country’s first full-chain green methanol demonstration aimed at the shipping sector, with plans to export the fuel to international maritime markets. Located in Lishu, Jilin Province, the project is
(Sustainable Aviation Futures) As the aviation industry races to meet net zero targets, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) remains the most viable near-term solution. But the sector’s reliance on a narrow set of feedstocks – particularly used cooking oil (UCO) – is
by Tenny Kristiana and Chelsea Baldino (International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT)) Indonesia is exploring pathways to incorporate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into its national biofuel program, with used cooking oil (UCO) emerging as a promising feedstock. This research brief examines how
(LanzaTech) LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA), a leader in industrial carbon recycling, is thrilled to announce the awarding of a €40 million grant from the European Union’s Innovation Fund, subject to the finalization of the grant agreement. The project, featuring the
by Sarah Dunsby (LondonLovesBusiness) As global markets shift from fossil fuels to renewables, London’s financial elite are scouting an unlikely new asset: waste. Specifically, waste-based biofeedstocks such as used cooking oil (UCO), animal fats, and organic residues are the core ingredients
(Mitsubishi Gas Chemical) Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (MGC; Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshinori Isahaya) is pleased to announce that on November 6, 2025, it entered into a sales and purchase agreement (hereinafter “the Agreement”) with Transition Industries LLC (TI;
(Hydrocarbon Processing) STEROPE is a new European project that will demonstrate how advanced carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technologies can transform industrial CO₂ emissions into sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), renewable marine fuels and bio-based chemicals, using green hydrogen and innovative catalytic
by Haley Jarvis (Brunel University of London) Scientists have secured more than £1 million in funding to turn seawater into fuel to power ships, ferries and fishing boats. -- Researchers at Brunel University of London and Genuine H2 will split seawater into
(Trade Arabia) Lootah Biofuels has achieved a new Gulf-wide milestone by winning the “GCC Industrial Excellence Award 2025” in the medium factories category. The award was presented during the Third GCC Industrial Exhibition, alongside the Meetings of GCC Ministers of Commerce and
by Hon Xing Wong and Marina Slijepcevic (Medium/Catalyst by GTI Energy) Future energy systems will rely as much on optimizing existing infrastructure as on deploying new technologies. Delivering reliability and economic value will depend on strategic planning that integrates both. The U.S.
(Bioenergy Insight) Few companies have had as much influence in shaping the space as PlanET Biogas, a global leader with a strong presence in North America. Bioenergy Insight spoke to Derek Hundert, president of PlanET – North America, to discuss the company’s history,
(Nexus Planning) Nexus Planning has successfully secured planning permission from Medway Council on behalf of Syntech Biofuel for the expansion of its sustainable energy operations at Kingsnorth Industrial Estate, Rochester. The approved development will deliver a new 1,600 sq m production building and associated infrastructure
(Biofuels International) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on South Africa to mobilise its experience, resources and infrastructure to accelerate the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in the country. “South Africa has vast potential to become a leading
(Waga Energy/World Biogas Association) With COP30 just a few days away, Waga Energy is presenting its WAGABOX® technology, which purifies landfill gas into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), in Rio de Janeiro. This is a key solution as Brazil aims to produce more
(Raleigh, North Carolina) Raleigh Water Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Bioenergy Recovery Project -- The sky was a clear blue, and the sun was bright as a crowd gathered at the Neuse River Resource Recovery Center to mark a milestone: cutting the ribbon
by Robert Boddy (Kent Online) A new £50 million biofuel plant that will help power one of the largest road projects in Britain has been granted permission. Medway Council has given the green light for an expansion to the Syntech Biofuel facility
by Marianne Stein (ACES News/University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) ... Now, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have discovered a novel way to address that problem—by converting food waste into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that meets industry standards without relying on fossil fuel
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) City leaders in Hastings, Nebraska, provided an update Oct. 30 on development of the Heartwell Renewables project. The 80-million-gallon-per-year renewable diesel project was first announced in April 2021 as a joint venture between Cargill and Love’s Travel
(Green Energy Biofuel/EIN Presswire) The vertically integrated grease collection, processing and recycling company was presented with the award in October for its sustainable energy solutions. Green Energy Biofuel LLC, a vertically integrated grease collection, processing and organics recycling company based in South
(HIF Global) The HIF Haru Oni e-Fuels facility in Chile is the first facility outside the EU to receive certification for Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin and the first facility worldwide to achieve this certification for the production of e-Gasoline. HIF Global,
by Cole Martin (Argus Media) US independent refiner CVR Energy will soon stop producing renewable diesel after President Donald Trump's administration sharply reduced the company's obligation to blend biofuels. The company will convert a 5,200 b/d renewable diesel unit in Wynnewood, Oklahoma,
by John Eichberger (Transportation Energy Institute) Recently, I have seen several reports claiming that biofuels are not good for the environment, that they emit more carbon than the petroleum they displace and that their production has diverted resources and negatively affected
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... In Washington, the federal deck has been reshuffled: environment, employment, energy security has become energy dominance, employment, environment. The order has changed—but not the urgency. An industry that once needed cash because it had ideas has become an industry that needs
by Mark Saeys (Science Magazine) Discovered a hundred years ago, the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (1) has recently been considered as a possible route to produce liquid fuels and chemical building blocks without the use of fossil sources. This chemical reaction converts syngas—a
(Agência FAPESP*) A study led by researchers from the Center for Innovation in New Energies (CINE) has shown that replacing water with glycerol – popularly known as glycerin – increases the efficiency of photoelectrochemical cells. These cells use sunlight as
(OPAL Fuels) First-of-its-kind initiative to deliver RNG directly to South Jersey Gas customers -- SJI, an energy infrastructure holding company, and OPAL Fuels, a leader in the production, marketing, and distribution of renewable and compressed natural gas (RNG and CNG), celebrated the ribbon cutting of
(80 Mile PLC/PR Newswire) 80 Mile PLC ('80M' or the 'Company'), the AIM, FSE, and OTC listed exploration and development company, is proud to announce a series of major commercial developments at its Ferrandina biofuels facility in southern Italy, ("Ferrandina") underscoring the
(European Union Aviation Safety Agency) The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published the first ReFuelEU Aviation Annual Technical Report, laying out the initial picture of how Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) are being supplied, purchased and used across the European Union (EU). The
by Sune Tjalfe Thomsen (University of Copenhagen/IEA Bioenergy Task 39 Biofuel News) • Renewable energy covers nearly half of Denmark’s gross energy use, with biomass still the largest contributor. • Biogas production has tripled since 2016 and now supplies almost 50% of national
by Nicolaus Dahmen (KIT/IEA Bioenergy Task 39 Biofuel News) During biofuel production, carbon and the utilization of fossil-based energy often limit the full potential of GHG emission reduction. By integrating renewable energy and maximizing the carbon utilization favorable advantages in terms
(Lloyd's Register) With momentum building behind nuclear as a zero-emission energy source, LR’s Fuel for Thought briefing during London International Shipping Week brought together key voices from across the industry to discuss how the sector can move from ambition to action. The
by Tomisin Olujinmi (Hackster.io) Tagaddod collects and exports used cooking oil as biodiesel feedstock, cutting waste and emissions across Africa and the Middle East. -- ... Tagaddod is a renewable energy startup based in Egypt. Founded in 2013, it originated as a project
(Business Matters Magazine) As the UK strives to achieve net zero, the biofuel sector serves as a crucial foundation for sustainable growth. -- Fuel suppliers are required under the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) to blend progressively larger amounts of low-carbon biofuels.
(Plug Power) Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a global leader in comprehensive hydrogen solutions for the hydrogen economy, today announced a strategic partnership with Edgewood Renewables to support the development and construction of its advanced renewable fuel facility in North Las
(North American Renderers Association) The North American Renderers Association (NARA) today announced an updated estimate for the annual value of used cooking oil (UCO) theft in the United States, ranging from $300 million to $500 million. This revision is based on
by uyen (University of British Columbia Vacouver Campus) When 115,000 tonnes of food waste hit Surrey’s processing facility each year, an invisible army goes to work—billions of microbes convert everything from banana peels to leftover pizza into renewable natural gas (RNG).
(Umeå Energi) Umeå Energi and Liquid Wind have signed agreements that enable the construction of an electrofuel plant in Umeå. “This will be a technologically cutting-edge facility that will create benefits for the people of Umeå, but also for Sweden
by Haley Bickelhaupt (WQAD) A higher blend of biodiesel is catching the eye of a number of companies and the hopes of some farmers. Rob Shaffer grows soybeans in El Paso, Illinois. He said the biodiesel, B-99 or B-100, could boost demand
(Buffalo Biodiesel/Open PR) Buffalo Biodiesel Inc., a leading recycler of used cooking oil (UCO) and a pioneer in renewable feedstock production, recently announced that it has successfully resolved recent permitting matters with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
by Brice R. Mbodiam (Business in Cameroon) The Cameroonian government plans to introduce an investment incentive scheme for the biofuel sector in 2026. By that year, customs exemptions will apply to industrial equipment used to produce biofuels such as green charcoal, pellets, and biogas.
by Chullawan Kerdyam (The Nation) -- Thailand will mandate the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), starting at 1% in 2026 and increasing to 8% by 2036. -- The country is restructuring its road fuels to establish Gasohol E20 and Biodiesel B7
(Viva Energy Australia) Viva Energy and Cleanaway (Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd) are pleased to announce they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in a significant step towards the manufacture of low-carbon liquid fuels and products in Australia. The MoU would see large
(Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings) This 8-year collaboration positions both companies at the forefront of the energy transition within the cruise and maritime sectors Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) and Repsol today announced a landmark 8-year agreement to supply renewable marine
(BDI-BioEnergy International/Biofuels International) ... Traditional feedstocks, primarily refined vegetable oils, are increasingly being replaced by advanced alternatives that offer both economic and environmental advantages. The shift from first generation (Gen1) biodiesel to more advanced biofuels, including hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and sustainable
by Mike Ferlazzo (Bucknell University) ... A recent study co-authored by Bucknell University Professor Jude Okolie, chemical engineering, highlights how artificial intelligence (AI) may hold the key to a more sustainable future for biodiesel production. Published last summer in the journal Green Energy and Intelligent Transportation,
(Strategic Energy Europe) Estimated electrolysis capacity by 2030 stands at 13.3 GW, a figure aligned with the PNIEC target (12 GW) and with the 2026–2030 Electricity Planning Proposal (13.1 GW reserved for renewable hydrogen). The Spanish Hydrogen Association (AeH2) today presented the updated AeH2 Projects
(Topsoe) • Sasol and Topsoe have signed a cooperation agreement with the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and Griesemann, (acting as EPC-contractor) to enable the construction, operation and R&D activities of DLR’s e-SAF production demonstration plant at the Leuna Chemical Complex, Germany. The
(NewKerala.com) Reaffirming India's commitment to a cleaner energy future, Ashwani Srivastava, Joint Secretary, Department of Food & Public Distribution, underscored the government's strategic focus on building a robust, year-round ethanol supply chain. -- Reaffirming India's commitment to a cleaner energy future,
by James Primrose (Stillwell Associates) Two of the world’s largest biofuel markets, the U.S. and Europe, share several common trends. Firstly, there is a growing demand for biomass-based biodiesel (BBD) – a category including renewable diesel (RD) and biodiesel (BD) –
by Caitlin Scheresky (Biomass Magazine) ... Bio-oil SAF, commonly known as hydrotreated esters and fatty acids (HEFA) technology, currently dominates SAF production simply because it’s been proven at a commercial scale. However, HEFA technology is far from the perfect solution. While
by Saber Boubaker (Tunisie Numerique) The trade war between the United States and China has opened a new front: food and fuel. After semiconductors and rare metals, the economic conflict now extends to soy and biofuels, turning the global farm belt
by Katie Schroeder (Biomass Magazine) More than 2,400 miles from the mainland U.S., energy company Par Pacific Holdings Inc. serves as Hawaii’s lone refinery. In 2023, the company decided to add sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel to their product
by Charlotte Levy, Stephanie Herbstritt, Kathy Fallon, Zoe Jee (Clean Air Task Force /Carbon 180) During New York Climate Week, Carbon180 joined experts from Clean Air Task Force, Carbon Direct, the National Wildlife Federation, and World Resources Institute to present and discuss the opportunities and challenges
by Natalie Roberts* and Carmen Miskel* (American Energy Society/Advanced Biofuels USA) How do we know where the biofuels industry is going next? The American Energy Society (AES) believes that looking at data trends in energy-related startups could help paint the picture.
by Anandajit Goswami (The Pioneer) ... When biofuel production from villages of India will happen through such a trusteeship between villagers, market players, government agencies, and private developers, with risk sharing in a decentralised, self governed way, cooperation will happen over class
(University of Kentucky Research) The University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (UK CAER) and the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) have completed a risk assessment of representative fats, oils and grease (FOG) feedstocks that can be used to produce sustainable aviation fuel
(F&B Bio Recyclage/EIN Presswire) Phase 1 completion establishes the technical & economic foundation for full-scale development, positioning F&B as regional leader in renewable fuel innovation. KUMASI, AH, GHANA, October 10, 2025 -- F&B Bio Recyclage Ltd, an innovative recycling Start-up producer is
by Timothy Taylor (Conversable Economist/Talk Markets) Twenty years ago, with the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the US decided to encourage “biofuels” in a big way with the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program, which started with RFS1 and later was amended
(The Hindu) Tiruvanaikovil-based FSSAI-licensed start-up buys used cooking oil from over 2,000 business establishments, educational institutions and hospitals in Tiruchi, Dindigul, Pudukottai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai districts The Repurpose Used Cooking Oil (RUCO) initiative launched by the Food Safety and Standards
(Loughborough University) An electrochemical process developed by scientists at a Loughborough University spin-out company enables biodiesel producers to turn waste into profit – while slashing emissions and energy use. The R3V Tech team, headed by chemistry experts Dr Adriano Randi (CEO) and Professor Benjamin Buckley (CSO), have developed
(Bioenergy International) Germany-headed biogas producer and technology provider EnviTec Biogas AG has announced that it has signed its first contract for the construction of a biogas upgrading plant with carbon dioxide liquefaction in Belgium. The contract is with Byont, a leading Dutch
(Southwest Research Institute) Southwest Research Institute produced a batch of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through a refinery process that started with electrofuels or e-fuels made from carbon dioxide and green hydrogen. Using internal research funding, a multidisciplinary team produced and
by Violet George (Carbon Herald) India has achieved a significant step toward industrial decarbonization with the successful production of its first drop of methanol derived from captured carbon dioxide at NTPC’s Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station in Madhya Pradesh. The breakthrough
(Eni) Eni has launched the authorisation process for the Environmental Impact Assessment (VIA) to transform its industrial site in Priolo, Sicily. In recent days, the Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security approved the application to proceed with the construction
by Sarah Giam (Argus Media) Biofuels and liquefied natural gas (LNG) will likely be the most economical alternative marine fuels well into the 2030s, speakers at the Marine Fuels 360 conference in Singapore on 7 October said. But they also emphasised a
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Biofuels claiming 27% of vegetable oil production by 2030; Aviation SAF competing for same waste oils as road transport; Advanced feedstocks still niche despite policy support -- EU and US waste oil imports have surged twentyfold since 2020, intensifying pressure
(Qair) Independent renewable energy company Qair announces the successful financing of its renewable hydrogen ecosystem in Occitanie, France. This landmark €55 million financing, secured in partnership with Crédit Agricole and Bpifrance, will support the pending construction of the Hyd’Occ H2 production facility in
(European Energy) European Energy has entered a strategic cooperation with German company SYPOX and will use their new technology, electric steam methane reforming (e-SMR), to reduce costs and accelerate green methanol production for the shipping and chemical sectors. European Energy adds bio-methanol
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The bossa nova — literally, “new trend.” ... I. The Rhythm of Renewal ... Every time a biorefinery turns residue into revenue or a digester converts methane into molecule value, it’s the same refrain — structure and improvisation, sense
(Otodata) In a world increasingly focused on sustainability and circular economies, the used cooking oil (UCO) market is quietly transforming waste into opportunity. Once just considered a disposable byproduct of food preparation, UCO is now a valuable resource fueling innovation across
(OXCCU) -- Backed by global leaders in aviation, energy, and climate investing, OXCCU strengthens its position as a critical player in the global push for commercially viable sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). -- Series B investors include IAGiVentures (the dedicated corporate venturing
(Technip Energies) Technip Energies (PARIS:TE) has been awarded two engineering services contracts by Repsol for the development of the Ecoplanta Molecular Recycling Solutions (Ecoplanta) project, a first-of-a-kind waste-to-methanol facility to be built in El Morell, near Tarragona, Spain -- The plant will
(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) ... Since February, the EU-27 has imposed duties on biodiesel imports from China, ranging from 10 percent to 35.6 percent, depending on the feedstock. Nevertheless, pressure from Chinese imports remains strong. According to Eurostat, imports of methyl-ester biodiesel made from used
(American Biogas Council) As electricity demand soars, biogas made from wastewater sludge offers an established power source -- Today (September 25, 2025), the American Biogas Council (ABC) released new data showing the extensive role municipal wastewater facilities can play to recycle organic waste into
by Sam A. Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics, Ltd./The Digest) Yes, carbon dioxide as a green chemical – however, what about the effects on the environment and economy? Carbon dioxide is ever – more a green – natured agent when applied in a growing
(TradeArabia News Service) The Arab Energy Fund (TAEF), a leading multilateral impact financial institution dedicated to ensuring energy security and sustainability in the MENA region, has announced that it has led Tagaddod’s $26.3 million Series A equity round. Tagaddod, a pioneering platform
(Allied Biofuels/Globe Newswire) Allied Biofuels FE LLC Uzbekistan announced today the signing of key land and water agreements with the Khorezm Regional Government, marking a critical milestone in the implementation of its green aviation fuel project in Tuproqqala District, Khorezm. This planned
(Bioenergy International) The European Biogas Association (EBA) has launched a comprehensive paper exploring the valorisation of biogenic carbon dioxide from the biogas sector, enabling the EU’s carbon strategy to reduce emissions and support a sustainable, low-carbon economy as a scalable and
(Bioenergy Insight) A New Zealand-based company has introduced its Biomass Conversion Technology (BCT). Verdus Energy & Associates aims to help dairy and livestock farms achieve carbon-negative operations while producing a wide range of high-value green products. Using circular economy principles and energy-neutral processes,
(Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) The MBTA today (September 29, 2025) announced that it has launched a partnership with STX Group to participate in the Federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFSII) program, an initiative that is expected to generate $4 million of revenue
MCS Foundation) New report shows that although biomethane supply is expected to increase, its widescale use as a green fuel for home heating is not achievable; Even under most optimistic scenarios, biomethane could provide less than 18% of UK’s current gas demand; Priority
(Bulawayo) Biodiesel production in Zimbabwe is set for a major leap, with daily output expected to rise from 3 000 litres to 75 000 litres following the upgrading of Finealt Engineering's processing plant in Mutoko. Located on the north-western fringes of Mutoko
((Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB Research News) Sewage treatment plants do more than just clean wastewater. They are also sources of raw materials. In the KoalAplan project, researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB
(Gasum) During the summer, Gasum and Preem signed a strategic cooperation agreement that enables Preem's corporate customers to refuel liquid and compressed biogas at Gasum stations in Sweden. On top of the environmental benefits, all transactions will be consolidated into a
(Moeve) The company is advancing its renewable gas production through the signing of an agreement with ID Energy Group to develop up to 1 TWh of production capacity, adding to the partnerships previously made with Kira Ventures, PreZero, and InproEner; Producing up
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... It is about atoms — the reinvention of plastics, cement, fertilizers, magnets. Ninety-nine percent of a sustainable future, as IndieBio’s Alex Kopelyan and Berkeley Lab’s Todd Pray remind us, comes from rethinking what we already
(Biofuels International) Pertamina, Indonesia's state-owned energy holding company, is increasing efforts to accelerate the energy transition in the transportation sector by developing biofuels, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and green hydrogen. The move aims to cut carbon emissions while ensuring national energy security. Pertamina
by Gosia Wozniacka (The Oregonian/OregonLive) Portland leaders may soon weigh whether to roll back parts of the city’s signature climate policy on replacing diesel with renewable fuels, a first-in-the-nation standard critical to reducing emissions and harmful particulate matter pollution. The policy, adopted by the City
by Kishan Karunakaran (Chemical Industry Digest) Biofuels are emerging as a key driver of India’s energy transition, supported by strong policies and industry innovation. By converting waste into clean energy, they enhance energy security, reduce emissions, boost rural incomes, and promote sustainable
by Emily Caldwell (The Ohio State University) Adding an electrical jolt to fermentation of industrial food waste speeds up the process and increases the yield of platform chemicals that are valuable components in a wide range of products, new research shows. In
(Korean Air) Korean Air has expanded its use of domestically produced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), introducing a SAF blend on flights to Kobe and Osaka. The airline first trialed locally produced SAF on its Incheon-Haneda route from August 2024 to August 2025,
(IKEA/Canadian Biomass Magazine) The pilot program aims to put food scraps to good use by turning waste into renewable resources -- IKEA U.S. announced the launch of a food waste collection pilot that gives new life to food scraps and furthers the
(HOPA Ports/Canadian Biomass Magazine) HOPA Ports has taken action to help ensure the preservation and continued operation of the biodiesel facility in Hamilton previously operated by Biox. Recognized for its strategic value, the Biox facility has operated on port lands for
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Sustainable aviation fuel feedstocks enable net zero; Slow tech rollout, infrastructure gaps limit scaling; 500 million mt of SAF needed annually by 2050 -- Sufficient sustainable aviation fuel feedstocks exist to enable the airline industry to achieve
(Catagen/Biobased Diesel Daily) Catagen, a Belfast-based clean-energy engineering company, announced Sept. 17 that it has officially launched ClimaHtech Green Flight at its Titanic Quarter Campus. CGF, a wholly owned subsidiary of Catagen, will use patented modular-reactor technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel
(Reickermann) Rieckermann, in collaboration with industry partners BDI-BioEnergy International (BDI) and NEXTCHEM, successfully hosted a high-impact seminar on Biofuels Waste-to-Value Technologies. This seminar was attended by representatives from more than 40 companies across various sectors, including used cooking oil (UCO) collectors, processing companies, petrochemical
(Michigan Farm News) Farm equipment giant John Deere is paving the way for increased biodiesel usage in Michigan, a move being applauded by industry leaders and farmers. According to a statement Thursday, John Deere approved the use of B30 biodiesel blends in
(Neste) What began as an innovative idea in the 1990s has grown into a global success story. Lars Peter Lindfors, Senior Vice President, Technology & Innovation at Neste, revisits the key milestones of this journey, reflecting on the pioneering spirit that
(CapCO2 Solutions) CapCO₂ Solutions is reimagining the role of CO₂—not as waste, but as a valuable input fueling a carbon-free future. By converting emissions into essential fuels and chemicals, we provide clean energy and bio-material solutions while opening new revenue
(Sustainable Agribusiness Forum) At the end of last year, IEA Bioenergy developed a report on biogas and biomethane production, the use of biogas and other anaerobic digestion products, political and financial conditions, as well as innovative projects in the member countries of the
(UABio) We have prepared a review of the IEA Bioenergy report “Identification and assessment of sustainability effects associated with biogas solutions”, which explores the multifaceted role of biogas in promoting a circular and sustainable bioeconomy. Here are the main findings of the document. Biogas, produced
(Velocys/PR Newswire) Altalto (Immingham) Limited, owned by Velocys, today (September 8, 2025) announced it has been awarded funding from the UK Department for Transport's Advanced Fuels Fund to progress the Basic Engineering Design of its flagship waste-to-SAF facility. The award enables Altalto
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... By 1958, when the first commercial jets touched down at Honolulu, Hawaiʻi was no longer faraway paradise but weekend escape. Tourism boomed, jobs multiplied, and with them came dependence: on imported oil, on air routes
(Trade Arabia News Service/Zawya) Ensures cleaner combustion with very low sulfur and aromatic hydrocarbon content -- Lootah Biofuels, a Dubai-based leader in clean energy, today announced the launch of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the UAE market, making it one of the
by Aida Čučuk (Offshore Energy) Polish energy company Hynfra has signed a framework agreement with the Government of Mauritania for a $1.5 billion green ammonia project in Nouakchott. -- It is understood that the investment foresees the construction of an integrated facility that
(American Gas Association/Biomass Magazine) The American Gas Foundation released a comprehensive new report detailing the availability, cost and emissions reduction potential of U.S. renewable natural gas (RNG) resources on Thursday (July 10, 2025). The analysis, developed in partnership with ICF, provides
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The National Research Council Canada innovates in clean energy, converting wet organic wastes via combined bio and thermochemical processes. A key approach integrates Hydrothermal Carbonization (HTC) with Anaerobic Digestion (AD), bypassing energy-intensive drying. Case studies show this enhances biogas
( University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign/Phys.Org) Wet wastes, including food waste and biomass, are promising candidates for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production due to their triglyceride content, which can be converted into biocrude via hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL). ... SAF precursors must meet criteria derived
(Indian Express) The state Cabinet Thursday approved the Karnataka State Bio‑Diesel (B‑100) Blending with High Speed Diesel for Transportation Purposes (Licensing) Order, 2025, which introduced a regulatory framework for the production, sale, and blending of biodiesel in the state. Law and Parliamentary
by Mary Rossiter (Flogas) Flogas, a DCC plc business and Nephin sign landmark offtake deal – the first of its kind and largest to date in Ireland; Nephin is developing three state-of-the-art anaerobic digestion (AD) plants, the initial projects in their development pipeline
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... It’s pyrolysis: Ecolomondo’s Thermal Decomposition Process, a precise sequence of heat, pressure, and rotation that breaks down a tire into its elemental valuables — recovered carbon black, oil, steel, and syngas. ... Pyrolysis is often described as
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Sen. Chuck Grassley on Sept. 10 called the U.S. Treasury Department’s planned May 2026 release of proposed 45Z clean fuel production credit regulations “unacceptable” and stressed the importance of timely 45Z guidance to two Treasury
by Randhir Patil (Bio Energy Times) In a major boost for renewable energy research, the Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, Kinoka Feo, on Monday presented a cheque of K200,000 to Pacific Adventist University (PAU) to support its biodiesel research
(NTT DATA Corporation (Google Translation)) NTT DATA Corporation (NTT DATA) and FATHOPES ENERGY HOLDING PTE LTD (FATHOPES ENERGY), a Malaysian company that operates a waste cooking oil collection business, are collaborating on the joint development of a waste cooking oil collection support application
(CapCO2 Solutions) We are thrilled to announce that CapCO₂ Solutions is now raising capital through Honeycomb Credit, a trusted community investment platform that empowers everyday investors to back businesses like ours. Through Honeycomb, we can grow with the support of our
by Andrew Snook (Canadian Biomass) Metsä Group, a leading Finnish forest industry group whose operations span pulp, paperboard, tissue, and wood products, has started operating a carbon capture pilot plant at its Rauma mill, in cooperation with technology company Andritz, which
(The Transport Project/Biomass Magazine) Last calendar year marked the fifth consecutive year that commercial fleets in the State of California fueled by bio-CNG (renewable natural gas, or RNG) achieved a carbon-negative transportation outcome, according to a report released today by The Transport Project and RNG Coalition alongside
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) Forty-two members of Congress including the entire Texas delegation are pressing on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to draw back on proposed volumes in the latest Renewable Fuel Standard rule and on plans to reallocate
(Haffner Energy) Haffner Energy, a leading solid biomass-to-clean fuels solutions provider, and Luxaviation Group, a leading global operator in the business aviation sector, are strengthening their partnership with a non-exclusive 15-year offtake agreement in Europe with fixed SAF volume and price
(Clean Refineries) Revolutionary Technology Integration Creates First-of-Its-Kind Carbon-Negative Refinery System Across North America -- Green Fuels Operating (GFO), a subsidiary of Clean Refineries Inc., and Eden Carbon Solutions Pty Ltd announced today (August 3, 2025) a groundbreaking partnership that will transform how
(Greenlyte) Technological innovation in North Rhine-Westphalia: atmospheric CO₂ and green hydrogen will become PtL fuel; Projected production capacity of around 150 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel per year; Market leader Eurowings plans exclusive purchase; Greenlyte intends to complete SAF real-world laboratory at Düsseldorf Airport
(Clean Planet Group) Dr Andrew Odjo, CEO of Clean Planet Technologies (CPTech), and CTO of Clean Planet Energy, part of the Clean Planet Group, today unveiled the UK’s first Plastics-to-Sustainable Aviation Fuel (P2SAF) technology during a keynote speech at the prestigious
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Yale Energy Inc., a Seattle-based renewable energy company, announced Sept. 1 that it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Puyallup Tribe Enterprises to pursue a joint venture for a new biodiesel and renewable
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... That’s where Utility Global appears out of the fog, built like a runner for the long race. The company’s edge begins with technology — its eXERO™ platform, a way to produce hydrogen from off-gases and water without
by Rahul Koul (Indian Chemical News) India’s hydrogen and biofuels sector has made promising strides with strong policy backing and early investments, but high costs, infrastructure gaps, and regulatory hurdles remain key challenges -- India’s hydrogen and biofuels sectors are rapidly emerging
by Alexei Beltyukov and Stephen Sims (Universal Fuel Technologies/SAF Magazine) ... FT processes remain more expensive than HEFA, primarily due to higher capital costs per unit of production capacity and more complex production processes. ... FT plants making SAF will produce up to 20%
by Caitlin Scheresky (SAF Magazine) On June 9-11, industry experts in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), renewable diesel and biodiesel convened in Omaha, Nebraska, for the 2025 Sustainable Fuels Summit. SFS’s nine breakout panels across the three-day conference explored various angles within the
(China National Aviation Fuel Group (Google Translation)) On August 21st, China National Aviation Fuel (CNAFU) and Zhejiang Jia'ao Environmental Protection held a signing ceremony in Lianyungang for a capital increase and share expansion agreement for the SAF cooperation project. Ma Shiguang, Vice
(India Ministry of Civil Aviation) Unveils SAF Feasibility Report - India’ roadmap to emerge as global leader in Sustainable Aviation Fuels Ministry of Civil Aviation, in partnership with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and with support from the European Union has
(Emvolon/Business Wire) Emvolon, Inc. (Emvolon), a Massachusetts-based innovator in renewable fuel and chemical production technology, and Freepoint Commodities LLC (Freepoint), a leading global commodities merchant, today announced their intention to enter into a long-term strategic collaboration to accelerate the production
(Velocys) Toyo Engineering Corporation (President and CEO: Eiji Hosoi, TOYO) has been selected by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) for its initiative, “Development of Production Technologies for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), etc.”. TOYO’s proposal, “Feasibility Study on
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Aug. 29 resubmitted its proposed “Set 2” Renewable Fuel Standard rulemaking to the White House Office of Management and Budget, in a move that could indicate the agency is considering a major
(LanzaTech) Revolutionary technology has potential to expand feedstock for HEFA pathway for SAF, while eliminating palm oil dependency across industries -- LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA) (“LanzaTech” or the “Company”), a leader in carbon management solutions, is proud to announce an innovative
(University of Basel) A research team from the University of Basel has developed a new molecule modeled on plant photosynthesis: under the influence of light, it stores two positive and two negative charges at the same time. The aim is to
(Aston University) Aston University research has shown the way forward for making renewable hydrogen and propane fuel gases from glycerol. An organic compound, glycerol is produced mainly from fats and oils and is often used in health and beauty products. With crude glycerol
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) China pivots from biodiesel exports to sustainable aviation fuel production amid EU trade barriers; Chinese SAF production capacity projected to reach 3.0-3.8 billion liters in 2025; Domestic biofuel consumption stagnates as China prioritizes EV over liquid biofuels for
by Julian Issac (Indonesia Business Post) The Indonesian government is set to issue a new Presidential Regulation (Perpres) to replace three existing regulations on waste management, in a move aimed at streamlining bureaucracy and improving the waste-to-energy business model, which has
(Fuels Cells Works) South Korea’s Jeonnam Province (South Jeolla) has formally applied to the national government for KRW 2.7 trillion ($1.9 billion) in state subsidies to build what it says would be the largest clean hydrogen production complex in the country,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Biogas systems are proven, customizable net-zero technologies, feeding biomethane into existing gas infrastructure and treating diverse wet organic wastes. They offer high operational flexibility, integrating electrical and natural gas grids, and are generally cheaper than
by Sanae Habchi and Hassan El Bari (Bioresource Technology Reports) • PSHW and FW were co-digested with hydrochar added to improve methane production. The optimal YCH4 was observed for 15 g/L of hydrochar added, with 232 % improvement. C/N ratio, hydrochar added, and HRT were the modeling parameters selected. ANN
by Hassan El Bari and Sanae Habchi (Heliyon) Vinasse, a byproduct of ethanol production from sugarcane, is a rich organic matter and poses environmental challenges due to its high pollutant content. Effective biomethane production from vinasse can mitigate its environmental impact by converting organic matter
(Southwest Gas) CPUC filing marks a milestone in meeting Senate Bill 1440 goals and reducing climate pollutants -- Victorville, CA—Southwest Gas Corporation (Southwest Gas) has submitted a procurement agreement to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) that would bring renewable natural
(Alaska Airlines) -- Hawaiian Airlines will blend sustainable aviation fuel on select flights between Osaka and Honolulu. -- The initiative supports Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines’ strategy to reduce carbon emissions and grow the SAF market. Hawaiian Airlines today announced it will
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) The development and use of sustainable aviation fuel is increasing in both mainland China and Hong Kong, with multiple announcements of new partnerships to advance low carbon air transport. China National Aviation Fuel Corporation (CNAF), the country’s
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Ryder Cup. Bethpage Black. The 17th hole. Two hundred and thirty-two yards into a crosswind, back-left pin tucked behind a bunker. One hole down, one swing to keep the match alive. Play safe? Or go
by Kathrine Torday Gulden (NIBIO) NIBIO has contributed to developing a method for turning greenhouse gases like CO₂ or CO into biomethane – a renewable energy source. Using thin layers of microorganisms, so-called biofilms, greenhouse gases can be transformed into clean-burning fuel. Carbon-based
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