(Carbon Clean) Carbon Clean, a global leader in revolutionising carbon capture solutions, today announced the official opening of its new Global Innovation Centre (GIC) in Navi Mumbai, India. The GIC will be one of the world’s largest dedicated carbon capture research facilities, spanning
(Landus) Farmers can easily enroll their 2025 crop in the program starting in August -- Iowa farmers have a new market opportunity for their 2025 soybean crop. Landus is expanding its Clean Fuel Regulation (CFR) initiative, made possible by recent policy changes expected to
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) on June 10 introduced an action plan to introduce E10 and E20 gasoline blends, according to a report filed with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service’s Global Agricultural
(Government of Ontario, Canada) The Government of Ontario is protecting workers and jobs in the forest sector by investing over $9.1 million in five research, innovation and modernization projects in Eastern Ontario. The investments from the Forest Biomass Program will help
(XCF Global) XCF's New Rise Reno facility has produced SAF, renewable diesel, and renewable naphtha since February 2025 when the facility was commissioned; Deliveries of renewable fuels started in March 2025; Ramp-up process progressing during early months of commercial operation XCF Global, Inc. ("XCF")
(Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen (UFOP)) EU member states imported significantly less palm oil in the 2024/25 marketing year than the previous year. The decrease in demand from Spain and Italy had an especially high impact on overall figures. From
(Avalon Energy Group/PR.com) Avalon selects BioFlux™ technology for its 100 KTA Sustainable Aviation Fuel project in Uruguay and secures global right to deploy BioFlux technology in SAF plants across Latin America, India, South Africa, Kenya, Eswatini, and the United States. Sulzer
(Hynamics) MoU covers development and funding of Fawley Green Hydrogen Project with the ambition to codevelop additional UK projects On the eve of the UK-France Summit 2025, Hynamics UK, a 100% subsidiary of EDF Group specialising in low-carbon and renewable hydrogen production,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Global planned RD/SAF capacity is rising, supported by international mandates like RFS and ReFuelEU Aviation, with accelerating deployment and diverse technologies. Feedstock is generally affordable and available. Major headwinds include slower adoption than goals, a “mandate lite”
by Qi Chen, Pete Rocha (LEC Partners/Biofuels Digest) From aviation to cement, industries reliant on fossil based-carbon need a sustainable substitute—not just to meet climate targets but to remain competitive. In these industries, decarbonization should not be the goal, but recarbonization with a
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) CoBank’s latest quarterly research report, released July 10, highlights current uncertainty around the implementation of three biofuel policies, including Renewable Fuel Standard renewable volume obligations (RVOs), small refinery exemptions (SREs) and the 45Z clean fuels
by Jaren White (Brownfield Ag News) The vice president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says Congressional action to approve nationwide, year-round E-15 is just the first step to expanding demand for the renewable fuel. Mark Bunselmeyer, who farms in Macon County,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) LanzaTech’s 3Q 2024 saw revenue of $9.9 million and a gross margin of 18%, with an Adjusted EBITDA Loss of $(27.1) million. Newsworthy strategic actions include launching Project Drake, a 30M gallon/year SAF facility, and a
(Kuribayashi Shipping Co./PR Times (Google Translation)) On July 1, 2025, Kuribayashi Shipping Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hiroyoshi Kuribayashi) and Nippon Biofuels Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Makoto Goda; hereinafter referred to
by Kevin Rouwenhorst (Ammonia Energy Association) CEEC (China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd.), also known as Energy China, is a state-owned energy conglomerate with a background in infrastructure projects. CEEC is globally active, and has delivered numerous renewable projects. Through its
(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
by Jayanty Nada Shofa (Jakarta Globe) Brazil is looking to bring the world’s largest palm oil producer Indonesia onto the Global Biofuels Alliance, a group of countries that seeks to bump up the uptake of sustainable biofuels. Biofuels took the center stage when Brazilian
(IMARC Group/EIN Presswire) Establishing a biodiesel manufacturing plant requires an in-depth market study coupled with detailed knowledge of operational components such as production processes, sourcing of raw materials, utility management, infrastructure development, machinery selection, workforce organization, logistics, and financial planning. Investing in
by Daehwan Kim, Erica Correll, Elisha Kabongo, Soyeon Jeong, Chang Geun Yoo (IMR Press) Lignocellulosic materials, such as soybean hulls, possess a complex and recalcitrant structure that requires efficient pretreatment or enzymatic processing for effective conversion into valuable products. However, pretreatment processes
by Eric Stann (Show Me Mizzou) A new study develops a roadmap for scientists showing how genetic changes can affect how much oil a plant can produce. -- Arabidopsis may seem like a simple plant, but at the University of Missouri, plant
by Ian Taylor (Bunkerspot) Denmark-headquartered Green Marine Group and Netherlands-based Vertoro B.V. have signed an agreement to jointly accelerate the market validation and commercial roll-out of Vertoro’s lignin-alcohol blends as sustainable marine fuels. In a notice posted on LinkedIn at the end
(HyOrc) HyOrc Corporation (OTC: ASPZ), a developer of patented hydrogen combustion and waste-to-fuel technologies, today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Start Lda, a Portugal-based liquid and gaseous fuels trading company, to develop a 25,000 ton per
by Aida Čučuk (Offshore Energy) The European Commission has adopted a greenhouse gas (GHG) emission methodology for low-carbon hydrogen and fuels, as set out in the Hydrogen and Gas Market Directive, completing the European Union’s (EU’s) regulatory framework for hydrogen. It is understood
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... In 2018, World Energy bought the old Delek refinery outright, proudly declaring it a wholly-owned renewable showcase. Then Air Products quietly financed, built, or assumed control of critical infrastructure—new hydrogen units, expanded renewable fuels plants—until
(Firefly) Strategic funding supports Firefly Green Fuels’ mission to transform biosolids into next-generation sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) -- Firefly Green Fuels, a pioneering developer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) derived from biosolids, today announced a significant capital injection from Builders Vision, a
(The Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago/Energy Now) T&T to join Global Biofuels Alliance -- The Government Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) has announced that T&T will join the Global Biofuels Alliance. The announcement was made after a special Joint Assembly of the
(Mexico News Daily) A new facility to monitor and manage sargassum along Mexico’s Caribbean coast — and eventually convert it to biofuel — was announced Saturday by Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama. Work to contain and collect the noxious seaweed has already
by Tim Hall (EcoGeneration) Australia is gearing up to become a global force in low carbon liquid fuels (LCLFs). New modelling indicates a potential $36 billion domestic market by 2050 – driven largely by the agricultural sector. A recent report commissioned by the Clean
(U.S. Grains Council) Earlier this month (June 2025), the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) held its third African Buyers and Sellers Conference in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, bringing together more than 95 attendees from across the continent to meet with U.S. feed grain
by Rachel Parkes (Hydrogen Insight) Company reportedly still committed to using renewable H2 to decarbonise Puertollano refinery -- Spanish oil company Repsol has reportedly scrapped plans to build an up-to-200MW green hydrogen project in the city of Puertollano, Spain, after feasibility studies
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Colorado, on June 30, 2025, Gevo Intermediate HoldCo, LLC entered into a Tax Credit Transfer Agreement with a transferee bank pursuant to which Transferor agreed to supply “Clean Fuel Production Credits” to Transferee from the production of ethanol
(Anaergia/Business Wire) Facility to convert source-separated organics into biomethane -- Anaergia Inc. (“Anaergia”, the “Company”, “us”, or “our”) (TSX:ANRG) (OTCQX:ANRGF), through its subsidiary, Anaergia S.r.l., has signed an agreement with PreZero International, the general contractor selected to revamp a materials recycling facility
by Margy Eckelkamp (AgWeb) The tax credit unlocks new value in your grain. But the ticket to entry is getting on-farm data ready to share -- After almost three years of talking about what could be spelled out by 45Z, Mitchell Hora
by Samyak Pandey, Rohan Somwanshi, and Aditya Kondalamahanty (S&P Global) --Indonesia and Thailand face steep US tariffs on seafood, ethanol, and palm oil exports. --Indonesia's $2.1 bil seafood exports, Thailand's $1.7 bil seafood exports to US at risk. --Palm oil value
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ADM’s Q1 2025 saw a significant decrease in financial performance, with reported EPS down 57% to $0.61 and adjusted EPS down 52% to $0.70. Total Segment Operating Profit also dropped 38% to $747M. For FY 2025,
(EcoEngineers) In a recent episode of Ethanol Producer Magazine’s podcast series, McCord Pankonen. Managing Director for North America Biofuels at EcoEngineers, joined host Anna Simet at the 2025 Fuel Ethanol Workshop (FEW) in Omaha, Nebraska, to discuss the evolving landscape of carbon intensity
(EcoEngineers) In the dynamic landscape of renewable energy, understanding the intricacies of market pricing and regulatory impacts is crucial for stakeholders. EcoEngineers' “California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (CA-LCFS) and Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Credit Pricing Analysis” report provides valuable insights into
by Kristine Klavers (EcoEngineers/Biobased Diesel Daily) Rigorous LCA and QAP participation is crucial for ensuring SAF market access, maximizing regulatory incentives and establishing confidence in a competitive global environment. -- Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has emerged as the cornerstone of aviation’s decarbonization strategy.
(U.S. Grains Council) The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) recently sponsored South Korea SAF experts to tour the U.S. alcohol-to-jet Fuel (ATJ) technology supply chain. Participants met with stakeholders ranging from low-carbon intensity (CI) corn farmers to ATJ SAF production technology companies
(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) Verde aims to produce low-cost, carbon-negative gasoline using its proprietary STG+ process with “stranded energy” and “waste feedstocks”. The company highlights that STG+ gasoline has a lower lifecycle carbon intensity than an EV. A significant milestone
(AgNet West Radio Network) U.S. Ethanol Industry Sustains 90% Output, Poised for Growth -- According to the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), U.S. ethanol production is steadily increasing, reflecting growing market demand and industry resilience. Ethanol plants have been operating at approximately 90% of their total
by Erik Huschitt (Wisconsin BioFuels Association/WisPolitics) As Americans prepare to celebrate our nation’s independence this Fourth of July, a new report offers a timely reminder: American-made ethanol is helping us move toward greater energy independence while saving consumers billions of dollars
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Chemical Evolution, following a $100M+ exit, is focused on SixRing, a patented breakthrough in sustainable fuels. SixRing’s novel ambient temperature/pressure process delicately separates non-food biomass, leading to higher yields and better economics. With TRL 8 validation
(Biofuels International) The biodiesel sector has undergone significant market changes in recent years, leading to the emergence of new processing and technological solutions. In Europe, the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive III (RED III) is driving substantial change in the biodiesel sector, which
by Donald Heck (Biobased Diesel Daily) The Iowa Central Fuel Testing Laboratory, an independent business on the campus of Iowa Central Community College, leveraged the school’s resources to establish itself years ago and recently expand into a brand-new facility. I came to
by Madhav Dhakal (Katmandu Post) Our dependence on fossil fuels is a heavy strain on the nation’s foreign exchange reserves. -- The role of biofuel has become critical in energy transformation, with increased international action to address climate change and to provide sustainable energy
(Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition) This award is given to an organization or an individual in the organization in recognition for advancing our sector, achievements in advancing science, assisting, and taking appropriate measures for initiating the production, manufacture, and commercialization of
(Finanças Verdes (Google translation)) British startup Bluemethane has installed its first production-scale methane capture unit in partnership with ReGenEarth at a biogas plant . -- The technology aims to recover residual methane present in the digestate or post-processing sludge from anaerobic digesters , which would normally be released
(KOSTER (Google translation)) At the inauguration of the biomethane plant in San Nazzaro Sesia, KOSTER took a decisive step towards a completely sustainable energy supply chain. During the event, six new methane-powered vehicles were presented – four LNG and two CNG
by Ignacio Costa (Topsoe) Interest in coprocessing is growing as it offers a practical and scalable way to ramp up sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production to meet 2030 targets. For refineries, this method enables integration of renewable feedstocks into conventional refining processes,
(Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP)) The decline in rapeseed meal exports has prompted the Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP) to strongly oppose the proposed reduction of the cap on biofuels from cultivated biomass
by Pete Moss (Frazier, Barnes & Associates/Biobased Diesel Daily) An agricultural and biofuel producer crisis unfolding today can be thwarted with a few simple but effective solutions. -- It is too late for some and may be too late for many biodiesel
by Joseph Tek Choon Yee (The Star) Part of a nationwide rat eradication campaign involving 10 local councils and the Housing Ministry, it all sounds clever: public health goals, community participation and a budget-friendly fix for a pest and health problem. But
(The Arabian Stories) The student company ‘Java Fuel’ at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Sohar, North Al Batinah Governorate, has successfully developed an innovative project in sustainable energy -- The student company has formulated a method to convert coffee
The waste to jet consortium seeks to develop pathways that utilize waste resources to reduce the cost and carbon intensity of jet fuel derived from algal biomass. Led by LANL, the consortium consists of six national labs, three universities, three
( International Sustainability & Carbon Certification/Ethanol Producer Magazine) We are thrilled to announce another significant milestone achievement for ISCC! Environment and Climate Change Canada, one of the Government of Canada’s departments responsible for coordinating environmental policies and programs, has approved ISCC as a certification scheme
(North Africa Post) Morocco’s Investment Ministry conducted the sixth monitoring committee meeting for the Chbika green hydrogen project, marking significant progress in securing land rights for the ambitious renewable energy initiative with international partners TotalEnergies, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, and A.P. Moller
(S&P Global) Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, proposes to launch daily price assessments for certified UK subsidized waste feedstock biomethane guarantees of origin on Sept. 1, 2025. This proposal reflects the growing trade and increased fungibility of UK waste Renewable
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Senate passage sets the stage for House vote, reshaping renewable incentives along partisan and regional lines -- ... For biofuels, the bill could not have come at a more pivotal moment. With production slowed by policy uncertainty,
by Churchill Edward (Borneo Post) Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak has presented its latest research and development (R&D) in microalgae cultivation and its potential as a renewable source for sustainable biofuel to the Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability. The initiative supports
(UBC) The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, has announced the official rollout of Uganda’s National Biofuels Blending Programme, starting with a 5% ethanol blend in petrol (E5). The announcement was made during a press briefing aimed at
(Axens) In a groundbreaking development, Axens, in collaboration with IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN) and SMS group, has successfully homologated the Carboverseo™ technology. This innovative reverse water-gas shift process, which converts CO2 into CO, is now live and ready to revolutionize the
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shin Ueda; Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, have acquired Approval in
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
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The California State Assembly’s Committee on Appropriations on June 24 voted 13 to zero to advance SB 88, a bill that aims to integrate agricultural and forestry biomass into the state’s climate policies by promoting the
(Le Journal du Poids Lourd (Google translation)) The 2025 BioNGV Panorama has just been unveiled by France Mobilité Biogaz. It highlights a sector that continues to grow, but is hoping for better regulatory and fiscal conditions to take its place in
(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
(World Biogas Association) The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has opened a public consultation, closing July 6, on a proposed methodology to support the use of improved cookstoves in cutting carbon emissions and air pollution. The methodology, known as CLEAR (Comprehensive
(Bioenergy Insight) Gasum has opened its ninth liquefied biogas (LBG) filling station in Norway, located at Moskog Business Park in Førde, within the Sunnfjord municipality. The new facility strengthens Gasum’s expanding Nordic network and responds to growing demand from both regional and
by Lois Wright Morton and Ernie Shea (Solutions from the Land) Since our inception two decades ago, Solutions from the Land has been helping farmers adopt systems and practices that enable them to sustainably intensify production, improve the resilience of their operations
(Southeast Iowa Today With John Bain) On this episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain has a discussion with CEO of CapCO2 Solutions Inc Dr. Jeff Bonar and Director of Outreach and Community Sally Hart. Discussion includes the innovative approach that
(Eni) The initiative marks the beginning of industrial-scale vegetable oil production for biorefining. -- In the presence of the President of the Republic of the Congo, Denis Sassou Nguesso, and of a delegation of Eni managers led by Eni’s Chief Operating Officer
(LanzaJet) Reuters Honors LanzaJet’s Pioneering Alcohol-to-Jet Technology, a Breakthrough Sustainable Aviation Fuel Solution -- LanzaJet, Inc., a leading next-gen fuels technology company and producer of sustainable fuels, today announced that it has been named the winner of the Accelerating Decarbonization award in the
(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
(Sora Fuel) Future Energy Global (FEG), a pioneer in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market scaling, and Sora Fuel Corporation (Sora), a company producing SAF and other e‑fuels, have signed a Letter of Intent to negotiate an Offtake Agreement. The collaboration envisions FEG reserving offtake
(The Sentinel) As sugarcane production declines and exports reach all-time highs, India is using historic rice surpluses into ethanol, reducing stockpiles and advancing its green fuel objectives. In stark contrast to recent years characterized by shortages and export restrictions, India is diverting
(CEVA Logistics/Automotive World) This investment allows CEVA to target 450 vehicles using HVO in the UK by the end of 2025 -- CEVA Logistics, a world leader in third-party logistics, is making HVO100 biofuel available across its entire network in the United
by Brian Dabbs, Christa Marshall (E&E News Energywire) The DOE secretary’s proposed budget would slash research programs and boost efforts “to reindustrialize America, to win the race on AI, and to stop the huge upward pressure on electricity prices.” ... The Trump administration’s fiscal
By Misha Simonovska (Fastmarkets) The assessments will reflect the cost of production of a tonne of sustainable aviation fuel in the Netherlands, utilizing hydrotreated esters and fatty acids (HEFA) technology with used cooking oil as its feedstock. SAF price inputs include Fastmarkets’ AG-UCO-0011 Used cooking
(Open Access Government) Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden have made significant discoveries in the quest to produce green hydrogen efficiently using sunlight. The team has developed a triple-layered material that enhances the performance of water-splitting reactions, a crucial step in the
(Towngas) The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) today (June 25, 2025) participated in the Mainland Hong Kong Green Energy Matchmaking Event at the Central Government Offices, organised by the Commercial Office of the Economic Affairs Department of the
(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
(U.S. Department of Energy) Dr. Lynn Wendt serves as the Laboratory Relationship Manager to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO). Dr. Wendt is also a senior research scientist in the Energy and Environment Science and Technology Directorate at
(National Sorghum Producers) The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled this week in favor of Texas Corn Producers, Texas Sorghum Producers, and National Sorghum Producers, vacating a 2024 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that unfairly penalized ethanol-containing fuels in federal
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) n the UK, from direct air capture to farming smarter and reforesting the tropics, carbon drawdown is no longer the stuff of academic journals or green tech expos, it’s the frontline of our collective climate response. But which
by Oliver Griffin and Ricardo Brito (Reuters) Ethanol blend raised 3% to 30%, biodiesel up 1% to 15% from August; Brazil to be gasoline self-sufficient for first time in 15 years - minister; Industry lobbies cheer move Brazil's National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) on Wednesday
by Michael McAdams (Advanced Biofuels Association/Real Clear Energy) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has moved from the margins of energy policy to the forefront of America’s energy future. Once viewed as a long-shot innovation, SAF is now a commercially viable, rapidly scaling
(Renewable Fuels Association) Allowing E15 in existing infrastructure would help reduce volatility, lower pump prices -- As tensions in the Middle East create uncertainty and volatility in global fuel markets, the Renewable Fuels Association is urging President Trump to move quickly to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Carbon Recycling International (CRI) operates the first certified e-fuel plant and the largest, most efficient CO2 to Methanol plant, producing over 210,000 tonnes. Their patented, flexible reactor design handles diverse CO2 and hydrogen feedstocks. Methanol is
(Philippine Coconut Authority) Japanese conglomerate Swung Inc. held a follow-up meeting with the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), pushing forward discussions on their patented organic fertilizer technology and potential ventures into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production from coconut-derived products. The high-level meeting,
By Nate Raymond (Reuters) Court finds EPA's climate analysis arbitrary, sends rule back for review; Environmental groups argue EPA used outdated study on emissions; Judge Katsas dissents, calls rule deeply flawed A federal appeals court declined to throw out the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's
by khushboo kumari (Financial Express) Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri talks about how biofuels and green hydrogen will fuel a $7–10 trillion economy vision. While talking to CNN News 18 he said, “India has already achieved 20 per cent ethanol blending in petrol—six
(Biofuture Platform) Consistency check comparing Mission Innovation’s Data Visualization Tool for Bioresources and the Clean Energy Ministerial Biofuture Initiative Global Biomass data accessible via the US Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Knowledge Discovery Framework (KDF). The Mission Innovation (MI) Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR)
by Rubén Esteller (El Economista) ... The utility has obtained its first certifications for renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBO). According to Enagas, the first Guarantees of Origin for hydrogen in Spain have already been issued to the company. Specifically, 1,369 MWh of hydrogen
by Dan Keitzer (Iowa Corn Growers Association/Des Moines Register) Iowa can remain an energy leader while creating new opportunities for our farmers and bolstering our local communities. -- ... The 45Z production tax credit is critical to putting American energy production and
by Roxana Petrescu (Ziarul Financiar (Google translation)) ♦ OMV Petrom, the largest local company, has so far signed two supply contracts, a total of 1.45 billion euros for raw material that will be used in the sustainable aviation fuels unit it is building at
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Ecostrat introduces BDO Zone Ratings to certify regional readiness for biomanufacturing. A novel initiative is the “B-RREADI for Wildfire Challenge,” which leverages ‘W-BDO Zones’ to attract biomanufacturing plants. This creates market demand for removing combustible forest
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... At the BDO Zone Summit this week, I saw it again: the quiet math of resilience. Not flashy, not famous—but structured. Strategic. And real. This isn’t about grand pronouncements; it’s about the tangible, daily acts
(European Federation for Transport and Environment) The EU's Sustainable Transport Investment Plan is an opportunity to unlock the full potential of e-SAF - the greenest and most scalable sustainable aviation fuel. In doing so, it could also boost the EU’s industrial
(TMD Energy/Globe Newswire) TMD Energy Limited (the “Company” or “TMDEL”) (NYSE American: TMDE), together with its subsidiaries is a Malaysia and Singapore based services provider engaged in integrated bunkering services which involves ship-to-ship transfer of marine fuels, ship management services and
(TotalEnergies) TotalEnergies and Avril, the industrial and financial leader in the French vegetable oils and proteins sector, have entered into an agreement to jointly study the development of a French intermediate crop sector for the production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF),
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) NexantECA identifies Power-to-Liquids (PTL) and CO2 utilization as increasingly vital due to projected shortfalls in meeting 2050 emission targets with current technologies. PTL, utilizing CO2 as a feedstock, typically requires dedicated low-carbon intensity power. The presentation
(Biofuels International) Production and use of renewable ethanol from ePURE members and other EU producers reduced greenhouse-gas emissions by an average of 79% compared to fossil fuels in 2024, according to newly certified data. As EU policymakers consider how best to decarbonise
(Nebraska Soybean Board) Ask any farm family around here what they're listening to while working the fields, and they’ll tell you, “The game’s on.” Since 2023, Husker Athletics, Arrow Stage Lines, and the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) have taken that pride on the road
(Copa-Cogeca/Biobased Diesel Daily) Contrary to its original purpose, the energy-content multiplier—or double counting—applied under the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED) transportation targets is increasingly being misused, according to Copa-Cogeca, an organization representing farmers and agricultural cooperatives in Europe. As such, double counting
(Ethanol Producer Magazine) Ethanol Producer Magazine’s Fuel Ethanol Plant Map identifies conventional and cellulosic ethanol plants in the U.S. and Canada. Color coded for quick reference, the map indicates both conventional sugar/starch facilities and cellulosic ethanol facilities, showing installed capacity, plants
(Bioengineer) Research led by a team at BOKU University in Austria has unveiled a breakthrough in the extraction of valuable carbohydrates from plant biomass, which has potential implications for the biofuels and bioproducts industries. With the increasing global demand for sustainable
(Boeing/Canadian Biomass) Boeing will invest $17.48 million CAD to strengthen the energy security of Canada and bolster the country’s economic growth. The investments will promote the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and are part of Boeing’s Industrial and Technological Benefits
(Luxaviation) Luxaviation Signals Interest in Active Role in SAF-Dedicated Entity SAF Zero - SAF Zero, a Haffner Energy initiative, is gaining momentum: Luxaviation Group, a leading global operator in the business aviation sector, is exploring an active role in the new entity,
(Datavault AI) Computational Modeling and High Performance Computing (HPC) to Optimize Biofuel Digital Twins and Support U.S. Energy Independence -- Datavault AI Inc. (Nasdaq: DVLT), leading the way in AI data experience, valuation and monetization, is poised to develop an AI-driven multi-modal
(New York City Department of Transportation) A Shipment Containing 336,000 Gallons of Hydrogenation-Derived Renewable Diesel – a Sustainable Alternative to Petroleum-Based Fuel – Has Now Arrived in Staten Island. Image of the Staten Island Ferry ‘Spirit of America’ making a trip during
(TotalEnergies/Business Wire) TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) and Quatra, the European market leader in the collection and recycling of used cooking oil, have signed a 15-year agreement beginning in 2026, for the supply of 60,000 tons a year of European used cooking
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Black liquor, they called her. Thick, volatile, carbon-rich. The kind you burn without thinking, just to feel the heat. Most mills did. Most couldn’t help themselves. But Mercer… Mercer looked closer. They saw through the smoke.
(U.S. Grains Council) ... U.S. Grains Council (USGC) Chairwoman Verity Ulibarri and USGC President and CEO Ryan LeGrand traveled to Beijing and Hong Kong, China to meet with key industry counterparts and join the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agribusiness Trade Mission
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
(Times of Oman) India's biofuel sector is slowly moving from a stage of promise to partial implementation, supported by strong government policies, rising need for decarbonization, and the push for rural value creation, according to a report by YES Securities. The report
(Mitsubishi Gas Chemical) Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (MGC; Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshinori Isahaya) and the Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth (RITE; Headquarters: Kizugawa-Shi, Kyoto; President: Kenji Yamaji) announced today that they have signed an agreement
(Korea Herald/PR Newswire) At SNEC 2025, Sungrow Hydrogen and Wison Engineering made waves in the green energy sector by jointly launching MegaFlex "Plant-as-a-Product" – a turnkey solution that reshapes green hydrogen production. Featuring MW-to-GW scalability and fully outdoor modular design, this system overcomes traditional
by Dan Lashof and Audrey Denvir (World Resources Institute) Emissions from domestic aviation are responsible for 3 percent of annual US greenhouse gas output and are expected to increase by 2–3 percent per year through midcentury unless the course is corrected. In
(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:
(Viva Energy Australia) Viva Energy today (June 13, 2025) launched its Australia-first renewable hydrogen refuelling station at the company's Energy Hub in Geelong. The facility is the nation’s first publicly accessible commercial hydrogen refuelling station and will be the hub for
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) BioVeritas champions an “Unconstrained” approach to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), addressing the current limitations of HEFA feedstocks. Their novel strategy involves Directed Mixed-Culture Fermentation and Low-Energy Acid Recovery to produce Volatile Fatty Acids (VFAs), which are
by Allison Lampert and Oliver Griffin (Reuters) Global aviation sector strives for net zero emissions by 2050; Sustainable aviation fuel made from ethanol seen as one option; Brazil ethanol producers fear US interference in UN's SAF rules -- The U.S. is
by Leah Douglas (Reuters) U.S. Senate Republicans on Monday proposed a tax bill that would extend a clean fuel tax credit through 2031, but trim 20% of the value of the credit for biofuels made from feedstocks produced outside of the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Jimmy Samartzis of LanzaJet spoke on building the new SAF industry. He highlighted the LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels (FPF) plant, their First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) facility. Mechanical completion occurred in May 2024, grand opening in August 2024. Despite
(MENAFN) Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo met with Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi in Maputo to review the company's ongoing and planned activities in the country, reaffirming the partnership between Eni and Mozambique, Trend reports. The two sides discussed the progress of the
by Jennifer Marston (Ag Funder News) TransCap Initiative and 20 companies will design a financial platform that can deploy multiple types of capital across the regen space. -- A group of investors, funders, and farming organizations are partnering with nonprofit the TransCap
(Worley Consulting/Biofuels International) ... Without urgent action to develop supplies of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), emissions could reach 21.2 metric gigatonnes a year. However, with SAF supply still in its early stages and the window to meet these targets narrowing, there is
(Biofuels International) ... More than 60 vehicles involved in airport operations are now running on biodiesel instead of fossil-based diesel. These include airfield operations and security team vehicles, fire trucks and snow clearing vehicles. The airport has worked with biodiesel supplier
(Biofuels International) In April and May, Dr Alan Crofts and a team of four experienced British explorers carried out the Into Clean Air expedition in Chile and Bolivia. This ground breaking expedition was organised to evaluate the premise that remote expeditions over
by Tatiana Maligro (Rappler) The Department of Energy cites surging coconut oil prices in the international market amid high demand -- The Department of Energy (DOE) said on Friday, June 13, that it will postpone the rollout of higher biodiesel blends due
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today welcomed the release of proposed renewable volume obligations (RVOs) for 2026 and 2027, calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s draft rule a “very positive signal” for America’s ethanol industry and farmers. By prioritizing domestically produced renewable fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Michelle Ruiz, Founder & CEO of Hyfe, discussed transforming waste carbon. Hyfe targets high-value food processing waste, including grape pomace. Their tech uses green solvents to fractionate biomass into valuable components (phytochemicals, fibers, lignin, dextrose). This
(Fuel Cells Works) Suntory Global Spirits has officially abandoned its ambitious £60 million green hydrogen project at the Auchentoshan Distillery in Dalmuir, Scotland, following an unsuccessful bid for UK government funding under the Hydrogen Allocation Round 2 (HAR2) decarbonisation fund. The
(University of Surry) A startup from the University of Surrey is one of just ten finalists shortlisted for the Manchester Prize – a UK government-backed award that supports AI solutions for the public good. BiofuelAI now has the chance to win
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) David Rubenstein, CEO of Sugar Valley Energy (CE+P), detailed their project producing 76 million gallons/year of 11 CI Score fuel ethanol from sugarcane. This converts to 60+ million gallons of SAF and 3+ million gallons of
(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
(UABIO) We would like to present an important and voluminous document, which was developed by a number of UABIO experts. In this analytical note, you will find all the necessary information on the cultivation of intermediate and cover crops in Ukraine
(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,
(American Biogas Council) The American Biogas Council (ABC) today released new data showing, on a state-by- state basis, the energy production and waste recycling benefits that a full build-out of potential biogas systems could provide. The data — provided via an interactive map — includes
(World Biogas Association) Landmark partnership unveiled on World Environment Day will accelerate biogas development and energy transition in Brazil’s most industrialised state The World Biogas Association (WBA) has signed a historic agreement with the Brazilian State Government of São Paulo, launching a strategic partnership to
(TUKR/PR Newswire) • Pizza Hut Indonesia collaborates with TUKR as part of its commitment to proper management of food production waste for sustainability, environmental preservation, and public health. From June 2024 to May 2025, through its partnership with TUKR, more than 200
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... This advanced biorefinery will convert forest thinnings into Sustainable Aviation Fuel and other renewable fuels. With more than five decades of experience in forestry and timber operations in East Texas, LP is expected to serve
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) A number of biodiesel plants remain idled across Iowa. Eastern Iowa farmer Dave Walton serves on the board of directors for the Iowa Soybean Association and American Soybean Association. He tells Brownfield the industry is seeking
by David Gelles (New York Times) ... There are also new questions about the viability of some prominent carbon capture technologies. Climeworks’ flagship plant in Iceland, which uses so-called direct air capture to scrub carbon dioxide from the sky, removed just a sliver
(Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP)/Biofuels Central) Another company in the GHG quota trading sector has to file for bankruptcy -- Following the ADAC’s withdrawal from GHG quota trading at the end of the 2024 quota year, EMOVY
(American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) A panel at the 2025 Fuel Ethanol Workshop will spotlight how agricultural conservation practices can create new markets and profit opportunities for ethanol producers and farmers. Titled "Turning Agricultural Practices into Low-Carbon Farming Success,” .... Moderated by American
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