by Nigina Mirbabaeva (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) EBRD lends €26 million to Next Biogas, a subsidiary of HoSt Group from the Netherlands; Loan to finance the acquisition of an existing biogas plant and its conversion into a biomethane production facility; Biomethane supports
(U.S. Department of Energy) DOE Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation sent this bulletin at 06/12/2026 02:02 PM EDT -- 45ZCF-GREET June 2026 Update There has been a revision/update made to the 45ZCF-GREET model and user manual. Visit the 45ZCF-GREET webpage to
by Steve Koppes (Purdue University) Converting aquaculture sludge with a natural microbial process into a viable renewable biofuel presents a mind-numbing chess match of biochemical variables. This process — anaerobic digestion — involves microbes operating in a no-oxygen environment. “Although the anaerobic
(Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners/Globe Newswire) EIF backs CIP’s Advanced Bioenergy Fund II (ABF II) with EUR 200 million to scale biomethane and advanced bioenergy production in Europe; ABF II is officially launched with EIF cornerstone investment; Backed by InvestEU, financing supports Europe’s energy security
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) Montauk Renewables on May 6 reported first quarter revenues increased 9% when compared to the same period of 2025. The company also announced it has commissioned the Montauk Ag Renewables project in North Carolina and expects
(Neogenyx Fuels/Business Wire) Marking its first agricultural RNG project, the facility will convert manure into pipeline‑quality renewable natural gas while cutting emissions and supporting local communities -- Neogenyx Fuels, a premier developer, owner, and operator of advanced fuel solutions, today (May 19,
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Through its project company Sugar Valley Energy LLC, CE+P is in the midst of a multi-year effort to finance and build an ecosystem of growers, technology and fuel ethanol production all centered on a feedstock
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on March 27 finalized the 2026 and 2027 Renewable Fuel Standard renewable volume obligations (RVOs) at levels higher than originally proposed. The increase, however, is primarily attributed to delayed implementation of provisions
(Biofuels Digest) The house lights dim. Conversations soften to a hum. In a ballroom a few blocks from the Capitol, the people who move the bioeconomy—scientists, financiers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs—lean forward. This is ABLC 2026, the long-anticipated turning point from
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The U.S. currently recovers significant biogas, generating enough renewable electricity for 2.4 million homes. While landfills produce the majority, agricultural and food waste digesters are rapidly expanding. Co-digesting manure with food waste or perennial grasses significantly
(Ag-Grid Energy) Walmoore Ag-Grid Will Generate Electricity from Cow Manure and Food Waste and Export 1 MW Base Load 24/7 to PA Grid -- Walmoore Ag-Grid, Ag-Grid Energy’s first dairy farm digester project in Pennsylvania, is now in active development thanks to
by Seth Clevenger (Transport Topics) Renewable Diesel, Biodiesel, Renewable Natural Gas Offer Sustainability Gains With Minimal Disruption, Industry Leaders Say at ACT Expo -- Renewable fuels are gaining momentum as viable alternatives to diesel in the trucking industry by improving environmental sustainability
(ResourceWise) In the race toward renewables, new innovations continue to move the dial forward toward achieving our energy goals while decreasing carbon output. One of the most exciting developments in this space is from a substance known as biochar. What is Biochar? In
(Safety4Sea) Venture Energy Limited and Shanghai Shenji Energy & Environmental Technology Co Ltd announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), upgrading their existing spot trade relationship into a broader, full-spectrum partnership focusing on green fuels. The agreement expands cooperation beyond
by Vasudha Madhavan (Economic Times Government) India is pivoting from imported LPG to domestic biofuels like CBG to ensure energy sovereignty. This shift empowers farmers, cuts trade deficits, and leverages waste for a net-zero, circular economy. ... The rapid expansion of LPG coverage,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... This week, the U.S. Department of Energy opened a frontier of its own. The newly renamed Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office—formerly the Bioenergy Technologies Office—has launched the 2026 Waste-to-Energy and Materials Technical Assistance Program, with
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Aemetis provided an update on its rapidly expanding dairy Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) operations. The most newsworthy milestone is the completion of 12 digesters across 15 dairies, connected by 36 miles of pipeline, with a total
(NGO Energy Vision/PR Newswire) The case for adopting lower-carbon alternative maritime shipping fuels is strong and getting stronger, according to a report released today by the NGO Energy Vision: The Future of Shipping: Cleaner Fuel Options for the Maritime Sector. Low-carbon alternatives cost
(Nirova/PR Newswire) Re-launch and expanded service offering fueled by strategic seed-stage investment -- Valkyrie Analytics, Inc., a US-based analytics company specializing in real-time monitoring and optimization of anaerobic digesters, has received a $3 million seed stage investment from a strategic investor. This
by Perla Velasco (Mexico Business News) ... The Bioenergy Opportunity Mexico Has Not Yet Seized: Mexico's bioenergy potential has been systematically underexploited for decades. The country holds abundant agricultural biomass resources, sugarcane surpluses in Gulf Coast states, crop residues distributed nationally, significant urban
(SUBLIME Energie/Canadian Biomass Magazine) SUBLIME Energie has inaugurated in Plélo (Côtes-d’Armor, Brittany, France) its demonstrator “Charlie,” the world’s first system capable of liquefying biogas directly on the farm. For the first time, on-farm anaerobic digestion can produce a renewable fuel without
(Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (Google Translation)) Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") has entered into a long-term procurement agreement for bio-LNG (liquefied biomethane), one of the carbon-neutral fuels, and has commenced its continuous use in LNG-fueled car
(BIOGEST) Curragh Biogas becomes its first ready-to-build project; BIOGEST brings proven PowerRing technology and expertise to the Irish market; Collaboration strengthens Ireland’s emerging biomethane sector by combining local development with global technological experience BIOGEST and Local Power announce a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Aemetis Inc. released fourth quarter financial results on March 12, reporting a 61% increase in renewable natural gas (RNG) production. The company also highlighted operations at its California ethanol plant and biodiesel facility in India. During
(Equinor) Equinor has entered into a 2-year bio-methanol supply agreement with Wallenius Wilhelmsen, a major global player in shipping and vehicle logistics, supporting a growing marine segment for low-carbon fuels. Soon bio-methanol from Equinor will fuel ships that are bringing cars and
(Everllence) TT-Line announces successful PrimeServ collaboration -- TT-Line, the German ferry operator, has revealed that – working closely with Everllence PrimeServ Germany – its Ro-Ro passenger vessels, the ‘Nils Holgersson‘ and the ‘Peter Pan’, successfully operated on bio-LNG during 2025, enjoying a
(Accel AgroBiogas) At the end of January, partners and associated partners within Accel AgroBiogas gathered for an online policy workshop to discuss current policy barriers – and emerging policy opportunities – for integrating sequential crops, crop residues, and ley grass into
(Bloomberg) New guidance on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit has clarified the outlook for US biofuels. The Treasury Department has confirmed that manure-based fuels can earn negative emissions scores, unlocking potential credits of around $7 per gallon for some renewable
(BioCycle Magazine) A growing coalition of state utility regulators is seeking to formally recognize renewable natural gas (RNG) as a strategic energy resource, signaling a potential shift in how RNG is positioned within broader state and federal energy planning frameworks. According to a
(Sandia National Laboratory) Jessica Rimsza, a materials engineer at Sandia National Laboratories, sees untapped potential in what most people see as waste. Jessica Rimsza uses a sonication probe to thoroughly mix powder in a solvent to make porous liquid for further testing. (Photo by Craig
(Anaergia/Business Wire) Anaergia, Eni and CREvolution Launch Breakthrough Circular Economy Project at Gela Biorefinery, a first-of-its-kind system positioned to meet surging global demand for cost-effective renewable fuels while establishing a replicable model for HVO industry growth -- Anaergia Inc. (“Anaergia”, the “Company”,
by Steven Slome (FGE NexantECA/Biofuels Digest) ... The most efficient way to reduce emissions overall is to supplement renewable power and unavoidable biofuels (SAF etc) by using the most widely available feedstock (cellulosic biomass) via the lowest cost technology (biogas to biomethane) with the widest
by Bill Caesar (Generate Upcycle/BioCycle) Last month, BioCycle queried leaders across the organics recycling industry about what they see unfolding in 2026. Bill Caesar, president of Generate Upcycle, was among those responding. He provided insights on valuing renewable natural gas (RNG) that we saved for
by Jeff Mulhollem (Pennsylvania State University) Implementing novel management practices in dairy farming, one of the commonwealth’s major agricultural industries, could help alleviate a large source of both nutrient pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, according to a multidisciplinary team led by
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The release of the European Commission’s industrial mobilization study isn’t another policy paper — it’s the starter’s pistol. The 2030 targets under Fit for 55, ReFuelEU Aviation and FuelEU Maritime have moved the sector from R&D warmups
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Opal Fuels reported a 30% year-over-year increase in third-quarter RNG production, though Adjusted EBITDA fell to $19.5 million due to lower RIN prices and expired pathways. The company currently operates 12 RNG facilities with four more
National Research Council of Science & Technology/EurekAlert!) Joint research by KRICT and EN2CORE Technology validates an integrated process that produces aviation fuel from abundant landfill gas—more readily available than used cooking oil—demonstrating the feasibility of decentralized SAF production The aviation industry accounts
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Biomass enters as a civilian — complex, regional, idiosyncratic. It leaves in uniform. Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide. Methane. Methanol. Formate. This shift is mapped in a top-tier new report prepared for CSIRO by a group
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The USDA’s Rural Business Cooperative Service on Jan. 14 sent a letter to agency staff implementing a 90-day administrative pause on the acceptance, processing and awarding of loan note guarantees for biodigester projects. “This action is being
(IBP University) IPB University Agricultural Machinery Engineering Expert Prof Desrial has developed a renewable energy innovation based on local resources by utilising nyamplung oil and biogas as fuel for agricultural machinery. This innovation is considered to have great potential to support
(Engie) • ENGIE takes final investment decision on a new biomethane facility in the North of England, backed by a long-term biomethane purchasing agreement (BPA) with PepsiCo UK UK’s first food and drink industry BPA expected to help reduce PepsiCo UK’s emissions
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Aemetis outlines a five-year plan projecting Adjusted EBITDA growth from $31.2 million in 2024 to $644.6 million in 2028. The strategy hinges on expanding dairy RNG digesters from 8 in 2023 to 75 by 2028 and
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) A coalition of 34 environmental groups on Jan. 14 filed a rulemaking petition with the USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service to make certain anaerobic digestion projects ineligible to receive grants or loans under the Rural Energy for
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The “Wolfpack” experts delivered a comprehensive due diligence analysis on the 2025 bioeconomy, utilizing a point/counter-point format to evaluate emerging technologies. Key discussions highlighted the US recycling rate’s lag at 6% compared to international leaders and
(Asterion) • The investment includes €800 million of equity, comprising €400 million from Asterion Industrial Infra Fund III and €400 million in co-investment commitments from existing investors. ABIO is rapidly scaling its European footprint, with six operational biomethane plants, six under construction, and
(Moeve) - The companies have reached an agreement to develop between four and six biomethane plants, each with an estimated production capacity of 60 GWh per year - Andalusia is the priority region for the rollout of the projects, which will reduce
(Aemetis) Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural gas and renewable liquid fuels company focused on lower cost and reduced emissions products, today (December 30, 2025) announced that its Aemetis Biogas LLC subsidiary received funds from the sale of $17 million
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Dutch company Yilkins leverages swirl fluidized bed technology for drying and carbonizing over 100 biomass residues. Their skid-based units scale from 0.25 to 14 tons per hour. With a 600M€ project backlog, Yilkins ensures bankability through
(Solomon Islands Government) Technical officers from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) contracted for the Sustainable Energy from Biogas for Solomon Islands (SENBIOSIS) project are currently in the country to consult with project stakeholders. Funded by the Ministry of Environment and Energy
(Vanguard Renewables) Vanguard Renewables, a national leader in organics recycling and renewable energy production, has opened a new anaerobic digestion and advanced depackaging facility in River Falls, Wisconsin. The site provides food and beverage manufacturers, retailers, and processors across the Minneapolis-St.
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Aemetis is scaling its low-carbon fuels platform, anchored by dairy Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) targeting negative carbon intensity. The RNG project currently links 12 operating digesters via a 36-mile pipeline, aiming to expand to 75 dairies by 2029
(Solarig) • Solarig, a worldwide leader in sustainable energy solutions with a proven project record of 20 GW, is expanding its biomethane operations in Poland through its renewable gases division, Biorig. The goal is to develop and operate a portfolio of more
(Teagasc) Teagasc today, December 11th, announced the publication of a landmark research report assessing the potential for agriculture-based anaerobic digestion (AD) to support Ireland’s growing biomethane industry. The report, produced under the FLEET Project (Farm Level Economic, Environmental and Transport Modelling of
(Clean Energy Technologies) Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: CETY) (“CETY” or the “Company”), a clean energy technology company delivering scalable solutions in power generation, storage, waste-to-energy, and heat-to-power, today (December 10, 2025) announced a dedicated HTAP™ based platform designed for integration with
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... ANVIL Not… beer? A.D. Nope. Biogas. Renewable methane. Think of it like this: Tastes great to the markets: new contracts, new plants, new revenue — Germany building upgrading units like they’re offensive lines. Less filling for the planet: lower CI, lower methane, lower
(European Biogas Association) The European Biogas Association (EBA) today (December 10, 2025) unveils the 15th edition of its Statistical Report, the landmark annual publication offering the most comprehensive assessment of biogas and biomethane markets in Europe. The 2024–2025 dataset underscores the
by Solomon Tekle Rikitu* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Taiwan’s 2050 net-zero target has catalyzed rapid developments in renewable fuels and carbon management technologies. This survey synthesizes the most recent landscape of renewable fuel pathways, carbon capture/storage/utilization (CCS/CCU) initiatives, life-cycle performance, markets and
(Aemetis/Globe Newswire) Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural gas and biofuels company, announced today that the Authority To Construct air permits have been issued by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District for the mechanical vapor recompression (MVR) energy
by Solomon Tekle Rikitu* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Ethiopia’s biofuel sector offers substantial potential for enhancing energy security, mitigating climate change, and supporting rural development. Existing initiatives, including household biogas and small-scale liquid biofuels, demonstrate environmental and health benefits, yet expansion is
(HAM Group) The facility will be located in the Ñuble region, Chile -- HAM Group and HAM Chile, in partnership with Empresas Lipigas, they have inaugurated in the Ñuble region their first Bio-LNG (renewable liquefied natural gas) upgrading and production plant in South America. This
(Bioenergy Insight) The Latvian Cabinet of Ministers has approved a new package of amendments aimed at boosting domestic biomethane production and strengthening the country’s energy independence. The support programme, developed by the Ministry of Climate and Energy (KEM), will be open to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Iogen provides compelling reflections on achieving commercial success in biofuels, noting that market opportunities, not just technology, drive breakthroughs. The most ambitious vision is the integration of 2G biofuel processes with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS). This
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Aquora Biosystems presents a compelling next-generation SAF pathway, Fermentation-to-Jet Fuel (F2J), utilizing abundant organic waste feedstocks. The ambitious claim is that F2J SAF can uniquely achieve carbon intensities as low as -150 g CO2/MJ. The patented fermentation
by Craig Jallal (Riviera) Ferry operators and LNG suppliers have agreed a series of bioLNG fuel supply deals -- In recent months, TT-Line, EnviTec Biogas, Viking Line, Gasum, Wasaline, Destination Gotland, Stena Line and Avenir LNG have agreed bioLNG fuel supply deals
(Nordsol) Three new facilities in Haugaland, Trøndelag and Innlandet will convert local waste into renewable liquefied biomethane. -- Havila Biogass has selected Nordsol as its technology partner for the development of three identical liquefied biogas (LBG, bio-LNG) production plants in Norway. The
(Ag-Grid Energy) Ag-Grid Energy Proves Dairy Biogas Systems Can Directly Electrify Edge Data Centers -- Innovative solutions and government support are urgently needed to power the explosive growth of AI without crippling the electricity grid, driving up energy costs, reversing progress toward
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,
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
(Fonds de Solidarité FTQ/CISION) A strategic partnership to advance the energy transition and the circular economy -- The Fonds de solidarité FTQ Bioénergie ("Fonds Bioénergie") announces a strategic partnership with Keridis BioEnergy, a Québec-based company specializing in the development, financing and operation
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
(Eni) Eni and the Bioenergy Association for Sustainable Development, affiliated with the Ministry of Environment of the Arab Republic of Egypt, signed in Cairo today (October 27, 2025) a cooperation agreement to prepare a comprehensive feasibility study for establishing biogas production
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
(Fuel Cells Works) -- New e-SMR process integrates renewable electricity and biogas feedstocks to produce low-cost, low-carbon green methanol. -- The technology boosts flexibility and energy independence, enabling Europe to scale affordable clean fuels for hard-to-abate sectors. European Energy has unveiled its
(Baleària) The shipping company is using this renewable fuel on all routes operated with the fast ferry 'Margarita Salas' and the ferry 'Abel Matutes', which connect Barcelona-Alcúdia-Ciutadella, as well as the ferry 'Rusadir', which connects Malaga-Melilla The use of this fuel, which
(World Biogas Association) Biomethane represents a practical, scalable and immediate pathway for some parts of maritime decarbonisation. As a renewable, low-carbon fuel, biomethane can leverage existing liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure and vessels, enabling rapid adoption while aligning with International Maritime
(Utility Global/PR Newswire) Collaboration to deliver deeply carbon-negative hydrogen using dairy biogas to fuel heavy-duty transportation across California -- Utility Global, Inc. ("Utility"), a U.S.-based leader in economical decarbonization technology, and Maas Energy Works ("MEW"), the nation's leading developer of dairy digester-to-energy
(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
(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
by Margus Muld (ERR.EE) Baltic Workboats' Saaremaa shipyard is building a 38-meter vessel for Estonia's state fleet that will run on biofuel and electricity, due next spring. The steel hull arrived from Poland this week. Once completed, the workboat will be used for waterway
(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
(EnviTec Biogas) Up to 70 GWh of Bio-LNG per Year for Greener Heavy-Duty Transport -- Lohne/Saerbeck – With the official groundbreaking ceremony, Biogas Västra Skaraborg AB (BVS) has launched the construction phase of its first combined biogas and gas upgrading plant in
(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
(Fleet Transport) The Government public consultation on the review of exempted development has recently closed. The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) submitted proposals, on behalf of members, for both biogas/biomethane and biomass developments that should be included in the exempted development regulation
(Clean Energy Fuels) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE) has announced it has broken ground on three renewable natural gas (RNG) production facilities under its development agreement with Maas Energy Works. These projects span six dairies located in South Dakota, Georgia, Florida and
(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
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
(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 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
(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
by Samir Gautam (Tech Story) India’s nationwide shift to petrol blended with 20% ethanol (E20) has stirred debate among motorists, but the country’s top automakers insist the new fuel is safe for use, even in older vehicles. While drivers may see a
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 Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) EU directives target 35 bcm renewable gas by 2030, with the Netherlands aiming for 1.1 bcm Green Gas, 0.55 bcm via gasification. This necessitates building approximately 14 (30 MWth) plants in NL and 175 across Europe
(Vanguard Renewables/PR Newswire) Vanguard Renewables, a leading provider of environmental services and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), has announced a commercial partnership with the CMA CGM Group (CMA CGM), a global leader in sea, land, air, and logistics solutions, designed to support
(NFU) The promise of a consultation on how low carbon fuels are rewarded under the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation, potentially leading to the crop cap being removed, and the exploration of moving beyond E10 fuels are key among the changes the
(Circularity Fuels/Business Wire) Startup’s electric conversion technology can unlock billions of dollars in annual revenue for farmers while cost-effectively meeting airlines’ SAF needs -- Circularity Fuels today announced it has successfully converted biogas from a California Central Valley dairy farm into synthesis gas
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Biofuture Platform, a multi-stakeholder initiative, pioneers international coordination for a sustainable bioeconomy. Its innovative focus is evidence-based analysis, including a Global Biomass Resource Assessment and common criteria for sustainable fuels. Newsworthy outcomes include G20 consensus
(Gasum) Wasaline’s vessel sailing between Finland and Sweden will run solely on Gasum’s liquefied biogas going forward. -- Nordic energy company Gasum and Finnish shipping company Wasaline have agreed that Gasum will provide only liquefied biogas (bio-LNG) to Wasaline’s vessel Aurora Botnia going forward.
by Marc Heller (Politico Pro Greenwire) The agency intends to remove biogas-generated electricity's eligibility for the biofuels program, squashing a potential revenue stream for livestock operations. -- The Trump administration is putting the brakes on an already sputtering effort to turn farm
(Egypt State Information Service) Egypt is moving forward with a new project in Beni Suef Governorate to convert agricultural and animal waste into biogas, in cooperation with the Biogas Energy Foundation for Sustainable Development (affiliated with the Ministry of Environment) and
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Biogas engineering offers five key roles: emission mitigation, renewable energy, fertilizers, environmental protection, and soil improvement. A newsworthy aspect is Biogas with Carbon Capture and Sequestration (BGCCS) for negative emissions. China demonstrates immense biogas potential from agricultural waste,
(Food and Water Watch) California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard Incentivizes Factory Farm Pollution Nationwide -- Today (July 25, 2025), environmental justice and environmental groups filed a new lawsuit against Governor Newsom’s California Air Resources Board (CARB) over the state’s controversial amendments to the
by Vivek Waghmode (Bio Energy Times) Sarawak is exploring an unconventional but promising new source of clean energy — cow waste — as part of its broader push for environmental sustainability and circular economy initiatives, reported Sarawak Tribune. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri
(Bioenergy Insight) At Langage Farm AD they bring in food waste for their biodigester to produce biogas. The biogas is used to generate electricity for their production of dairy products, whereas the digestate is used as fertilizer on their fields to
(NYK) Significantly reducing GHG emissions through clean fuel, accelerating the decarbonization of shipping -- As part of its commitment to realizing a decarbonized society, NYK has commenced the continuous use of bio-LNG fuel on its LNG-powered car carriers. The bio-LNG is supplied
(AB Akola Group/Globe Newswire/Yahoo! Finance) AB Akola Group, an investment company that owns one of the largest agricultural and food production groups in the Baltic States, has temporarily postponed the construction of a biomethane gas production plant in the Kaišiadorys
(Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials) The Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) is pleased to announce the launch of its newly upgraded greenhouse gas (GHG) calculation tools — the Biofuel and Biomass RSB GHG Tool and the RCF and RFNBO RSB GHG Tool— marking a major
(China Daily) China's first batch of green methanol produced from urban waste was refueled into a conventional diesel vessel at Yangpu Port in South China's island province of Hainan on Wednesday, marking a milestone in the domestic green shipping industry. The green
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) OPAL Fuels reported a 32% higher Adjusted EBITDA and 38% RNG production growth in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024. The company is delivering one of North America’s largest and most profitable integrated RNG platforms. Key
(do Caminhoneiro (Google translation)) Volvo Penta is launching the G13 in Brazil, its first engine powered by biogas, biomethane or NGV (Vehicle Natural Gas), for high-performance electric generators. It is the ideal alternative for rural properties that produce their own biogas
by Kavya Koonampilli (World Biogas Association) India’s biogas sector is gaining significant momentum as Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) announces this week (week of June 23, 2025) a substantial ₹20 billion ($231 million) investment to develop 24 compressed biogas (CBG, also known as biomethane or
(University of Southern Queensland) A collaborative project led by the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) is aiming to accelerate Australia’s transition to net-zero by transforming dairy waste and duckweed into scalable, sustainable biofuels. Backed by nearly $200,000 through the Australian Government’s Australia’s
(Fact.MR) The global bio-feedstock market is expected to reach USD 224.9 billion by 2035, up from USD 115.0 billion in 2024. During the forecast period from 2025 to 2035, the industry is projected to expand at a CAGR of 6.3%, as the market emerges to meet the growing demand for
by Prashant Rupera (Times of India) Last month, India's dairy major Amul, otherwise known for milk production, achieved a significant milestone by successfully conducting its first large-scale trial to produce bioethanol from whey, a byproduct of cheese and paneer production. Buoyed by the
(Sumitomo Corporation) Developing e-SAF sustainable aviation fuel and expanding biogas production across Denmark - Sumitomo Corporation (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer: Shingo Ueno) has established a joint venture North Sky A/S with Skovgaard Energy (Head Office:
(UABIO) Last week (week of May 5, 2025), MHP, an international food and agro company (UABIO member), made the first export of Ukrainian Bio-LNG to the EU. Adomas Audickas, Deputy CEO of MHP Group responsible for bioenergy development: “The launch of Bio-LNG exports
(International Energy Agency) Biogases play an important and growing role in energy systems. Produced locally using organic waste, biogas and biomethane can contribute to energy security, waste management, emissions reductions and agricultural development. In recent years, demand for biomethane – also known
(Biofuels Digest) 400+ never previously released recorded presentations and programs -- On demand & free! Just pick and click! Popular programs such as The Wolfpack, Digest Connect, ReEnergize, The Dish, more ALBC releases than ever, and more! The 2025 ABLC Presentations Pavel Molchanov, SVP,
(EnviTec Biogas) EnviThan gas upgrading plant is the result of sustained service work -- The result of ongoing, neighborly service efforts speaks for itself: After 18 years in the Eastern European market, the team at the Czech Service subsidiary of EnviTec Biogas
(Syzygy Plasmonics/PR Newswire) Syzygy's NovaSAF™ Platform Supercharges Aviation Decarbonization by combining Biogas and Renewable Power to produce SAF at Jet-A Cost Parity -- - Syzygy Plasmonics, the global leader in electrified biogas-to-SAF technology, today announced the initiation of Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED)
by Brian Allnutt (Planet Detroit) The legislation would change regulations for waste from facilities that convert manure to fuel. Critics say this would threaten drinking water wells, contribute to toxic algal blooms. -- Two Michigan House bills would regulate digestate as solid
by Charlotte Levy (The Deep End) ... Here, we present a vision for new policy and principles that will bolster opportunities for responsible biomass use while strengthening safeguards. These ideas have been co-created with representatives from communities most impacted by biomass resources and
(Emerging Fuels Technology/CISION) SAFasia and Emerging Fuels Technology have signed an MOU to advance a series of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production projects in the Philippines using biogas and cutting-edge syngas technology. The collaboration combines Caphenia's e-Reformer with EFT's high-yield Fischer-Tropsch platform to
(International Energy Agency (IEA)) First-of-a-kind geospatial assessment in new IEA report finds huge untapped potential for biogases, equivalent to a quarter of global natural gas demand As policy makers look for opportunities to simultaneously bolster energy security and economic competitiveness, biogases –
(Dairy Cares/PR Newswire) California dairy sector is reducing 5 million metric tons of methane (CO2e) annually. -- Dairy Cares and the California dairy sector today announced a major milestone in planet-smart dairy farming. This year, the state's dairy farms will achieve an annual reduction of
by Jim Giles (Trellis) ... Danone is also partnering with Sistema, a company that has developed a modular biodigestor that smaller farms can use to process manure into fertilizer and biogas. READ MORE Related articles Sistema.bio Signs MoU with Danone to Deploy 6,500
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Aemetis focuses on renewable natural gas (RNG) and low carbon fuels in California. Their Biogas project includes 12 in-service dairy digesters, a 36-mile pipeline, and an in-service RNG facility connected to PG&E. A fueling station is
(MHP (Google translation)) MHP, an international company in the field of food and agrotechnology, launched commercial production of liquefied biomethane ( Bio -LNG) and made the first delivery of Ukrainian Bio -LNG to a partner in the European Union . MHP produces Bio-LNG entirely from poultry
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Alexander A. Koukoulas, Ph.D. from AFRY emphasized key factors for a successful bioeconomy, including feedstocks, technology, market knowledge/off-takes, and policy support. Strong market knowledge and off-take agreements are crucial for project bankability. The rapid expansion of
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The spring conference season is starting to draw to a close, what are the takeaways from the major presentations of the season? Here are our top 10 Takeaways for renewable chemicals and biomaterials project development and product
(Syzygy Plasmonics/PR Newswire) New pathway makes maximum use of renewable methane and much higher yield for the same amount of biogas by utilizing CO2 in feedstock -- Syzygy Plasmonics has successfully completed performance testing of the world's largest all-electric GHG e-Reforming™ demonstration
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation features Mike Kass from Oak Ridge National Laboratory. It addresses decarbonizing marine shipping to meet IMO GHG reduction targets. Highlights include research by a 4-lab partnership assessing bio-intermediate potential via TEA and LCA, showing
by Zhou Huiying, Liu Kun, Liu Kun and Hou Liqiang (China Daily) Several major grain-producing regions have been proactively leveraging their abundant agricultural and forestry residues to aid the low-carbon transition, converting waste into renewable energy and organic fertilizers. As the country's
by Michael Barnard (Clean Technica) A traveler books a long-haul flight from Frankfurt to Singapore and notices a line item labeled “Environmental Surcharge.” It’s not optional, and it’s not tiny. For most economy passengers, it adds somewhere between €6 and €20. In
(World Resources Institute) This report provides a comprehensive guide to the most promising technologies for agricultural methane mitigation, incorporating the latest evidence. It explores methane reduction strategies for three major sources—livestock digestion (enteric fermentation), manure management, and rice cultivation. The analysis
(Chalmers University of Technology) Biomass is currently the EU’s largest renewable energy source, but climate strategies often focus on other energy sources. A comprehensive analysis, led by Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, now shows that biomass is crucial for Europe's ability
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Explore biomethanation as a cost-effective method to upgrade biogas to pipeline quality renewable natural gas (RNG). This process uses naturally occurring organisms and hydrogen to convert CO2 in biogas to methane, potentially increasing production by 60-70%.
(China New Energy Group/New Media Wire/Yahoo!) Strategic Partnership Brings Modular, Carbon-negative Power to Agriculture and Ranching - Starting in the California Central Valley -- China New Energy Group Company (OTC: CNER), a publicly traded clean energy infrastructure and finance company, today announced that
by Brad Pleima (BioCycle) The federal Renewable Fuel Standard’s Set Rule allows codigestion of feedstocks such as food waste and manure to generate both D3 and D5 RIN values. -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (USEPA) Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) 2023-2025 Set
Do you manage a grocery store or food terminal? For grocery stores and food terminals – Find an aggregator collecting food waste for anaerobic digestion. Even better, team up with dairies and add food waste to manure for high anaerobic digestion results. And
(American Power Group/Access Newswire) American Power Group Corporation (OTC Pink:APGI) the leading U.S. based dual fuel diesel engine conversion technology company is pleased to highlight that APG's vehicular dual fuel solution can generate significantly low carbon emissions when displacing diesel fuel
(RNG Coalition) Today (April 7, 2025), RNG Coalition debuts a new brand identity, shortening its name (previously “Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas”) and unveiling a vibrant new logo system that highlights its role as the trusted voice for North America's renewable natural gas
For dairy operations, install anaerobic digesters to reduce organic waste and produce biogas! Food waste can be a feedstock for anaerobic digesters, too. Join in the fun! CLICK here to see the 2022 POSTS and here to see the 2023 POSTS; for 2024 EARTH DAY POSTS, click here. And
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ProcessWerx is an engineering and technology firm for the bioeconomy, specializing in innovative process scaling, facility design, and project management. They have twenty years of experience in oils and fats processing, waste feedstock biodiesel, industrial hemp,
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