(Lighthouse Green Fuels) Lighthouse Green Fuels (LGF) has successfully completed Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) facility in Teesside, delivered in partnership with engineering contractor Worley. For any major infrastructure project, FEED is one of the most significant
(Ecostrat) Strategic alliance brings feedstock supply insurance to syngas project developers -- Ecostrat Inc., New Energy Risk (NER), Torrgas, and Torrgreen have formed a strategic alliance to offer Feedstock Supply Insurance (FSI) to project developers licensing Torrgreen’s torrefaction technology and Torrgas’s syngas
(FUELGAE) FUELGAE is a pioneering EU-funded project that unites leading research organisations, industry partners, and innovation experts from across Europe to convert CO₂ emissions into sustainable advanced biofuels. By integrating innovative microalgae technologies with digital modelling and industrial processes, the consortium
(Next Phase Capital) Growth investment firm Next Phase Capital, established by BrightStar Care Founder Shelly Sun Berkowitz, today (July 7, 2026) announced an investment in Forge Industries, an emerging climate-tech company transforming hard-to-recycle waste into high-performing engineered fuels. Next Phase Capital
(Moeve) • The project, which is already more than 50% complete, includes a berth at the Port of Huelva’s Outer Harbour that will modernize the logistics infrastructure of Moeve's La Rábida Energy Park and Exolum’s nearby facilities BBVA and Kutxabank will provide
(Greening Group) • TWiNE is Greening’s dedicated platform for the integrated development of biomethane projects in Spain. The new company already manages a portfolio of projects at an advanced stage of development. Its integrated model covers every stage of project development, from feedstock
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) E9 Hydrogen solves the dual challenges of renewable energy curtailment and expensive green hydrogen production. Utilizing proprietary Co-Axial Membraneless technology, E9’s system is purpose-built for intermittent, behind-the-meter operation. By prioritizing robust durability for frequent start-stop cycles
by CJ Evans (Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition/Biofuels Digest) For over two decades, the United States bioeconomy has possessed the technological ingenuity to replace fossil-derived fuels, chemicals, and products, revitalize rural economies, establish domestic energy independence, and challenge global competitors for
by Tim Sandle (Digital Journal) As governments and industries search for alternatives to fossil fuels, biofuels remain one of the most promising routes toward decarbonising transportation, aviation and industrial processes. Yet traditional biofuels, produced from crops such as corn, wheat and sugarcane,
by Robin Vercuse (Low Carbon Fuels Coalition) Renewable jet fuel, more commonly referred to as sustainable aviation fuel—SAF for short—is the charismatic megafauna of the fuel’s world. Like polar bears or whales in conservation, it punches far above its weight in
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Sovereign-backed concessional capital provides the patient, lower-cost funding essential for scaling first-of-a-kind bioeconomy plants. However, U.S. instruments like DOE LPO and USDA loans face strict mandates and lengthy approvals, lagging behind more flexible international green banks.
(American Biogas Council/Biomass Magazine) Landfills are the largest source of captured biogas in the U.S., driving record investment in renewable natural gas (RNG) production, according to new data released today (July 7, 2026) by the American Biogas Council. The nation’s 598
by Steven Rodas (Inside Climate News) The battle in the Central Valley is just one of many happening against dairy farms and new manure digester projects in the state. Farmers say they are trying to be better neighbors. ... One is Hillcrest Dairy,
(United Nations Development Programme Malawi) PressCane has a combined annual production capacity of 27 million litres of fuel ethanol, pharmaceutical-grade ethanol and hydrous ethanol. -- In Malawi’s clean energy transition, the cooking fire remains one of the most urgent frontlines. Across many
(VAROPreem/CISION) VAROPreem today announces that it has completed the acquisition of a 100% interest in Sunpine, the world's largest Raw Tall Oil bio-refinery, producing a high-quality renewable feedstock used to manufacture advanced biofuels including Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and Sustainable Aviation
(Queensland Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and Minister for Industrial Relations The Honourable Jarrod Bleijie) • $18.56 million awarded to Wildfire Energy through the landmark $180.6 million Sovereign Industry Development Fund (SIDF) to support new biofuels project in Brisbane. Investment
by I Jalaludin S, DWN (Kompas.com) PT Pertamina (Persero) and Boeing [NYSE: BA] signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the development of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) ecosystem in Indonesia. The MoU is part of efforts to support the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Biorefinery retrofits, such as converting ethanol plants to sustainable aviation fuel, face a critical financing gap: senior lenders limit brownfield exposure while equity demands prohibitively high returns. Mezzanine debt effectively bridges this divide, providing essential subordinated
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... “Jim, when three independent companies arrive at the same answer without consulting the same consultant, pay attention.” ... “Avantium?” “They’ve taken releaf® PEF out of the laboratory and into the wardrobe. Casa da Malha knitted the fabric.
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) South America is gradually emerging as one of the world's most promising regions for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development. Abundant biomass resources, expanding renewable electricity generation, and the growing engagement of national oil
(Antara) Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia announced that the government will build a methanol industry in East Java and East Kalimantan to meet the demand for B50 biodiesel. "The need for methanol for B50 is around 2.5 million tons
(SOCAR) SOCAR Türkiye and Pegasus Airlines have signed a cooperation agreement in the field of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The agreement between the parties establishes an important foundation for supporting sustainability-driven transformation in the energy and aviation sectors. Under the agreement signed
(Vema Hydrogen) • Deal represents the first commercial integrated model to pair Engineered Mineral Hydrogen (EMH) with SAF, aiming to increase SAF supply and reduce barriers that limit adoption Partnership will advance Quebec’s first integrated EMH‑to‑SAF ecosystem as global aviation decarbonization mandates
(Taaleri) Taaleri and HitecVision accelerate Fintoil’s growth to capture surging demand for advanced biofuels -- Fintoil is launching its next phase of growth, with the ambition to develop into a leading European biorefinery company. To support the strategy implementation, Norwegian energy-focused private
(Launch Base Africa) Insolvency practitioners for Koko Networks, the Nairobi-based clean cooking company that imploded earlier this year, have launched a formal search for buyers for its core ethanol cooking technology and a manufacturing plant in India, as they attempt to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The era of cheap financing is over, replaced by tighter debt-service requirements and IRR targets elevated by 200 to 400 basis points. Today, capital structure determines project survival more than technology. To remain financeable, bioeconomy developers
(Roquette) VIVESCIA (a leading French grain cooperative group), Roquette (a global leader in plant-based ingredients and pharmaceutical excipients serving the food, nutrition, pharmaceutical and bio-industry markets) and Siplec E.Leclerc (the cooperative of the E.Leclerc Movement responsible for energy products and services)
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Following the Inflation Reduction Act, the DOE Loan Programs Office (LPO) transformed into the bioeconomy’s primary sovereign anchor lender. An LPO conditional commitment powerfully crowds in private capital by validating project viability. However, surging application volumes
(Peninsula) Driving the next phase of maritime decarbonisation. -- Peninsula, the leading hybrid global marine energy supplier, today announces the establishment of I&P Marine Ammonia Ltd. (IPMA), a joint venture with ITOCHU Corporation, to accelerate the development of ammonia marine fuel bunkering
(Mitsubishi Gas Chemical) Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (MGC; Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshinori Isahaya) is pleased to announce that on July 2, 2026, it entered into a purchase and sale agreement (hereinafter “the Agreement”) with ACME Group. In connection
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... a growing number of scientists and entrepreneurs are asking something far more interesting: What is the most valuable thing this carbon could become? Among the companies leading that conversation is Carbeau, the new company spun out
(Global Centre for Green Fuels/PR Newswire) Ministry of Construction and Global Centre for Green Fuels convenes policymakers, aviation regulators, airlines, fuel suppliers and technology providers to discuss SAF policy frameworks, market development and investment opportunities. Policymakers, aviation regulators, airlines, fuel suppliers, technology
(GrainCorp) GrainCorp has today (July 6, 2026) released a new white paper highlighting Australia’s readiness to build a domestic Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) industry, as the Federal Government prepares to consult on a demand-side measure to stimulate investment in refining capacity. Titled
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) First-of-a-kind (FOAK) bioeconomy plants face a critical 12-to-24-month funding gap between mechanical completion and commercial operations. Construction lenders exit at commissioning, while permanent lenders require verified operating data before underwriting debt. Without revenue, this unfunded “ramp
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Diges) Being an account of a curious inquiry into the true nature of renewable octane. -- ... “Gasoline,” Holmes replied, “is merely the carrier. Octane is the quality every engineer is desperately trying to purchase.” Outside, a hansom
(Metacon/PR Newswire) Metacon AB (publ) has been granted up to SEK 111 million in support from Klimatklivet to build a 10 MW electrolysis plant in Uppsala for local production of green hydrogen for use in industry and fossil-free and environmentally friendly
(Press Trust of India/Siasat Daily) The initiative offers a sustainable solution for utilising surplus, unsold and processing-grade fruits that often remain underutilised or are lost due to their perishable nature. CSIR-NIIST on Thursday, July 2, said it has signed a Memorandum of
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bio-based product end-of-life claims—such as compostability or chemical recyclability—create significant legal and reputational liabilities when the required reverse logistics do not exist. Currently, fewer than ten percent of labeled products have accessible recovery infrastructure. To avoid
(European Biogas Association) The European Biogas Association (EBA) today (July 1, 2026) unveils two major publications: the European Biomethane Map, developed in cooperation with Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE), and the Biomethane Investment Outlook. Together, they show a sector that continues to
(Palm Oil Magazine) State-owned enterprise PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara (Persero) has strengthened its commitment to supporting Indonesia’s renewable energy transition by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT Pertamina Power Indonesia (PPI). The partnership marks a strategic step toward accelerating
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Insufficient storage tank capacity is the hidden bottleneck constraining renewable fuel commissioning at major U.S. refining centers, quietly causing volume curtailments and offtake disputes. Because shared storage is chronically under-provided by independent decision-making, producers cannot rely
(Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group (Google Translation)) ◆ Intended for use in land-based operation of ammonia-fired marine engines; ◆ Compatible with ammonia-fired marine engines from major licensors Everllence SE and WinGD. Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (President: Shin Ueda, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter referred to
(711 Research Institute of China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) (Google Translation)) Signing agreement for the world's first methanol dual-fuel cement carrier power system. -- Recently, the 711 Research Institute of China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) and Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard officially signed a
(Shipping Broker/Sina Finance (Google Translation)) On June 27, the world's first ammonia-fueled ocean-going vessel, the "Antwerp," departed from Qingjiang Wharf in Nanjing Jiangbei New Area, successfully completing its first voyage and first cargo loading operation since its official commencement of operations.
(International Energy Agency) Global markets for fertilisers, chemicals and refined products are facing significant disruption, highlighting the importance of diversified supply chains for hydrogen-based products -- The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted global production and trade in hydrogen-based products, exposing
by Ben Payton A 2024 study found cookstove projects over-estimated carbon benefits by 1,000%; Bangladesh project cut emissions reduction claims from 84% to 39% under new rules; Fears that conservative standards now exclude viable projects with real benefits; In Kenya, KOKO's 'D' rating made
(Iberdrola) This initiative reinforces Iberdrola and bp’s commitment to developing new solutions to promote electrification -- Iberdrola España, the Iberdrola Group's subsidiary in Spain, and bp have received approval from Spain’s Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, through the Institute
(Comunidad de Madrid (Google Translation)) The President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, has inaugurated the Canal de Isabel II Water and Energy Innovation Center with His Majesty King Felipe VI, within the framework of the commemoration of the
by Guillermo Gómez (Mexico Business) For many years, biogas and biomethane occupied a marginal position within Mexico’s national energy discussion. While other technologies attracted public attention and investment, the potential of organic waste remained largely underestimated, despite representing one of the
(Axens) Axens, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, announced that it has signed an agreement with Air Liquide to acquire its Methanol to Olefins technology portfolio, including the Lurgi Methanol-to-Propylene™. This addition expands Axens’ SAF portfolio through
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Transitioning to multi-feedstock biorefineries introduces immense inbound logistics complexities that far exceed simple procurement. The true operational constraint lies in receiving, segregating, and rigorously testing diverse streams like used cooking oil, tallow, and distillers corn oil.
by Samuel Schlaefli (ETH Zurich) The removal of CO₂ from the atmosphere is considered an important tool in the fight against climate change – but has so far been an energy-intensive and expensive process. Now, researchers have developed a new method that
(Domsjö Fabriker/PR Newswire) Domsjö Fabriker is moving forward with plans to further develop its existing operations at High Coast Innovation Park in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. The project has applied for a subsidy from Klimatklivet, Sweden's national climate investment programme, to upgrade biogas
(Strategic Biofuels/Business Wire) Permit advances first-of-its-kind project for 24/7 carbon-negative renewable power and permanent carbon storage -- Strategic Biofuels, a leading developer of carbon-negative electric power, has received its final Class VI Sequestration Well Permit from the Louisiana Department of Conservation and
(Syntholene) Achievement of Milestone Positions Company as First to Demonstrate Geothermal Heat Integrated to Hydrogen Production for Synthetic Fuel -- Syntholene Energy Corp. (TSXV: ESAF) (OTCQB: SYNTF) (FSE: 3DD0) (“Syntholene” or the “Company”) announced today (June 22, 2026) that it has completed
(Fuel Cells Works) A pilot synthetic fuels plant is to be built at the Cartagena Refinery to drive the use of green hydrogen in e-SAF production; The project would leverage the infrastructure of Ecopetrol's Coral Project, which will produce up to 800
(Honeywell Technologies) ASTM approval of methanol-to-jet unlocks a new scalable SAF pathway, expanding feedstocks and accelerating lower-carbon aviation fuel production. -- Aviation needs more pathways Scaling the production and use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and electro-SAF (eSAF) remains a major aviation challenge,
(Vertoro) Vertoro, a renewable oil company, today (June 17, 2026) announced the first closing of its €17m Series B round (consisting of €10m newly contributed capital and €7m converted loan notes) with Climate Tech Partners, Invest-NL, Maersk as key investors and
by Dave Walton (American Soybean Association/Biobased Diesel Daily) The organization has cemented and proven its important role in the livelihood of Iowa’s soybean farmers and biodiesel producers alike. -- Next year, the Iowa Biodiesel Board will celebrate its 20th anniversary—two decades
(Farms and Fuels Alliance/Business Wire) Canadian farmers and ethanol producers call on the Government to deliver on its Clean Fuel commitment and restore a level playing field for Canadian ethanol. -- Canada's Farms and Fuels Alliance (FFA) today (June 29, 2026) called
(Mitsubishi Gas Chemical) Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (MGC; Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshinori Isahaya) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Australia-based Gold Hydrogen Limited (Gold Hydrogen; Head Office: Brisbane; CEO: Neil McDonald) to jointly assess the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... (Former US president Thomas) Jefferson believed that the nation’s strength would arise from its land, its farmers, its capacity for self-sufficiency, and the vast possibilities of continental expansion. (Former US president John) Adams believed
(ASTM/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ASTM and CSA Group have signed an agreement to develop a joint standard on evaluating biomass supply chain risk. The collaboration builds on CSA Group’s existing CSA W209 standard, published as a National Standard of Canada, and aims to
(Bioenergy International) US-headed KATZEN International Inc. (KATZEN), a leading bioethanol process technology, design, and engineering company, has announced that it has signed an agreement with Grupo Paraíso to provide proprietary technology and process design for a 200 million liter-per-year grain-based fuel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bioeconomy diligence overwhelmingly focuses on upstream fermentation breakthroughs, masking the reality that downstream processing actually dictates commercial viability. Because downstream recovery accounts for most of a facility’s cost, under-engineering separation, chromatography, and crystallization leads to fatal
(Hopa Ports/Business Insider/Globe Newswire) HOPA Ports and the Mississaugas of the Credit Business Corporation (“MCBC”), the entity representing the business development interests of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (“MCFN”), have partnered to save a critical biodiesel production facility in
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Global agriculture faces a structural oversupply crisis driven by decelerating population growth and surging crop yields. Without new demand, rural communities risk repeating the devastating 1980s farm crisis. Biofuels represent the only scalable catalyst capable
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Brazilian motorists possessed a structural advantage denied to most Americans: total, seamless choice. Step up to thousands of retail stations across Brazil, and you will see a mature, dual-fuel ecosystem in daily operation. This is not
by Robert Rapier (OilPrice.com) • Equinor, BP, and Shell have all scaled back or refocused renewable ambitions as higher costs and weaker returns have changed project economics. TotalEnergies remains committed to building a large power business but is pursuing a more integrated
by Paulo Nogueira (Click Oil and Gas) Brazilian ethanol production is expected to reach a new record in the 2026/27 harvest, reaching about 40.7 billion liters, an increase of approximately 8.5% compared to the previous cycle, according to a survey by
(São Paulo Secretariat of Environment, Infrastructure and Logistics) An initiative announced during Environment Week brings together USP, Fapesp, Semil, and the productive sector to foster the development of research and technologies. São Paulo continues to advance in the energy transition towards
(LH2 Shipping) Bergen, Norway – LH2 Shipping has been awarded Enova support of NOK 344,3 million for the development and construction of two additional liquid hydrogen-powered bulk carriers, marking another important milestone in the company’s efforts to bring zero-emission shipping solutions
(National Corn Growers Association) The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), along with 15 state corn organizations, delivered a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to Under Secretary of Research, Education, and Economics Scott Hutchins, encouraging investment in research that supports
(Gevo/Globe Newswire) Gevo, Inc., a diversified energy company, today (June 23, 2026) announced an expanded focus on the $12 billion carbon removal market, reinforcing its position as a leader in carbon removal. The energy company recently ranked amongst the top five of
(Honeywell/PR Newswire) Honeywell analysis and MIT Center for Sustainability Science and Strategy modeling project annual savings of up to $225 billion in production costs for oil-based fuels, $80 billion in LNG alone, by 2050, using AI-enabled technologies Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON), in collaboration
by Solomon Tekle Rikitu* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The transition to a low-carbon economy requires more than replacing fossil fuels with renewable alternatives. Many industrial sectors still operate in isolation, generating waste heat, CO₂, and by-products that are often discarded despite
(INERATEC) INERATEC, the Karlsruhe-based pioneer in sustainable e-Fuels, has reached a key regulatory milestone: its PtL plant ERA ONE has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) EU certification under the Renewable Energy Directive (EU) 2018/2001 (RED III). This makes
by Andres Picon and Jennifer Yachnin (E&E Daily) The legislation includes forestry and conservation provisions but steers away from issues like pesticide labeling and biofuels policy. Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman on Tuesday painted a grim outlook for the nation’s farmers and
(Innventure) Refinity is developing an integrated pathway to convert mixed plastic waste into circular olefins and specialty hydrocarbon products, bypassing bio-based feedstock constraints Refinity, an Innventure, Inc. (NASDAQ: INV) company focused on transforming plastic waste into valuable chemical intermediates, today (June 22,
(Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego) Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK) has invested €25 million in the SWEN Impact Fund for Transition 3 (SWIFT 3), managed by the French company SWEN Capital Partners. The money will be used to develop biogas and biomethane projects, including
(Zacks Equity Research/Yahoo! Finance) Petrobras PBR has taken a significant step toward advancing sustainable energy production by approving a $1.2 billion investment to develop a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the production of renewable jet fuel (bioQAV) and renewable diesel, according to
by Cynthia Thyfault (QuantaVision) ... I’ve worked inside Section 9003 since it was written into the 2008 Farm Bill. Not adjacent to it. Inside it — application after application, year after year, alongside a small handful of people who have actually walked
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Marine biofuel supply is growing rapidly, but last-mile delivery infrastructure is the binding constraint. Key bottlenecks include a severe lack of segregated tankage, specialized bunker barges, and blend-testing facilities at major hubs like Singapore and Fujairah.
(Joohnson Matthey) Phelan Green Hydrogen has announced it has licensed technologies from Johnson Matthey Catalyst Technologies (JM CT) for its planned electro‑sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) facility in the Western Cape, South Africa. Construction of the facility in Saldanha Bay is expected to
Mathias Bøje Madsen (Topsoe/Biobased Diesel Daily) ... To date, HEFA (hydro-processed esters and fatty acids) remains the only commercialized SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) production pathway. It works by converting lipid-based feedstocks such as used cooking oil (UCO) into drop-in jet fuel,
(BioEnergy Insight) A four-year Horizon Europe research project has demonstrated a process that converts raw biogas into hydrogen and solid carbon, with results suggesting the technology could produce renewable hydrogen more efficiently than water electrolysis. The TITAN project, due to close formally
(Bioenergy Insight) With a new chief executive at the helm, one of the world’s largest on-farm biodigester operators is targeting expanded output, new revenue streams and a multi-site growth strategy. Christopher J. Pino tells Bioenergy Insight about his plans. BioTown Biogas (BTB)
(BioEnergy Insight) PyroGenesis Inc. has delivered a gasification system capable of converting contaminated biomass into synthesis gas (syngas) to Innofibre, a Quebec-based cellulosic innovation centre, as part of a collaborative project to expand the range of biomass feedstocks available for energy
(BioEnergy Insight) Mumbai is to develop a major compressed biogas facility at Mankhurd that will convert segregated organic waste into renewable fuel, following the signing of a concession agreement between the city's civic administration and its urban gas distribution utility. The Mumbai
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Traditional lenders refuse to underwrite the inherent engineering and execution risks of first-of-a-kind (FOAK) SAF projects. Technology Performance Insurance (TPI) solves this by converting unproven technology risks into bankable credit obligations backed by A-rated insurers. Because
(Washington State Department of Commerce) Washington is working to ensure hydrogen and renewable fuel development benefits communities, supports workers, and protects public health. Why environmental justice matters for hydrogen and renewable fuels Hydrogen is expected to be an important tool for cutting emissions
by Randhir Patil (BioEnergy Times) India has formally approved the regulatory framework for the use of 100 per cent ethanol (E100) as a vehicle fuel, opening the path for the commercial introduction of vehicles designed to run entirely on ethanol and marking a
Naomi Taxay (Aledo Times Record/Medill Illinois News Bureau/Capital News Illinois) At Incobrasa Industries, one of four soybean processing and biodiesel manufacturing companies in Illinois, a construction project is expected to roughly double the company’s production capacity by mid-June. The expansion reflects Illinois’
(Holland & Knight) • The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and a group of other federal agencies recently issued a proposed rule in the Federal Register that, if finalized, would make significant changes across federal agencies related to the approval
(Ohmium/Business Wire) Ohmium International Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-efficiency, modular Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzers, today announced its collaboration with RenewCO₂ to bring electrochemical CO₂ conversion technology to commercial scale. This joint development pairing RenewCO₂'s patented eCUT-FA™ catalyst technology with
(Spray Engineering Devices/PR Newswire) Government-supported project integrates global carbon recycling innovation with indigenous biomass gasification technology, advancing India's next-generation biofuel ecosystem -- In a significant milestone for India's advanced biofuel journey, Spray Engineering Devices Limited (SED) has received approval for ₹150 crore
(Storage Terminal Magazine) Service Terminal Rotterdam (STR), a leading bunker facility located in the heart of the Port of Rotterdam, has announced the launch of Project GreenSTR, a major infrastructure development aimed at supporting the growing demand for sustainable marine fuels
(Novonesis) Global biosolutions leader Novonesis and Nhà Xanh, Viet Nam's leading biofuel producer, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost domestic biofuels production and strengthen Viet Nam's long-term energy security The agreement, signed at the Embassy of Denmark in Hanoi
(Hydrocarbon Processing) ACME Group has signed an investment agreement for the second and third phases of its green hydrogen project in Duqm, Oman, as part of a broader package of investment deals announced by the Special Economic Zone at Duqm. The
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... This week alone, growth appeared in a fermentation facility in Georgia, a waste-to-energy partnership in the Philippines, and a sustainable aviation fuel complex in Brazil. Different technologies. Different geographies. Different markets. The common thread is
(Kvasir Technologies) European Energy joins Kvasir Technologies as a new investor and strategic partner alongside EIFO, Mærsk Growth and Footprint Fund. The Series A round provides capital to develop and design a new commercial production plant and scale climate-neutral drop-in fuel
(Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, Yanmar Power Solutions Co., Ltd., ENEOS Corporation) A New Cruise Experience Combining Environmental Performance with Onboard Comfort -- Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), Yanmar Power Solutions Co., Ltd. (Yanmar Power Solutions), and ENEOS Corporation (ENEOS) have agreed to
by Mukul Yudhveer Singh (Autocar Professional) AIDA Director General Bharati Balaji says India has sufficient ethanol production capacity to support future blending requirements, while also outlining the industry’s outlook on E25, E30 and flex-fuel vehicles. India is unlikely to require ethanol imports
(American Biogas Council) As part of National Dairy Month, the American Biogas Council (ABC) today(June 11, 2026) released new data showing continued growth in the number of dairy farms that recycle their manure into renewable energy using biogas capture systems. Currently,
(Axens) Axens announces its collaboration with Dragonfly for the licensing of Axens’ leading Vegan® HEFA technology for the development of several sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) production facilities in Africa and the Caribbean. As part of the collaboration, Dragonfly will implement Axens’
by Tom Cherveny (AgWeek) The farmer-owned cooperative that owns the ethanol plant outside Benson, Minnesota, was launched 30 years ago to add value to locally produced corn. -- ... Thirty years later, Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company is ready to mark its anniversary
(LuxHyVal/enoblog) ... Luxembourg Hydrogen Valley (LuxHyVal) is a project aimed at producing renewable hydrogen in Luxembourg using renewable electricity. Following Enovos’ Final Investment Decision (FID), LuxHyVal is now moving from the planning phase into the implementation phase. Engineering and construction activities can now
(ORLEN (Google translation)) ORLEN has begun collaborating with the Poznań University of Life Sciences on a project to develop optimal conditions for growing camelina (Camelina sativa) for biofuel production. This initiative supports the development of a domestic supply chain for
(SunGas Renewables) SunGas Renewables Inc. (“SunGas”) announces that it will cease further development of the Beaver Lake Biofuels project (“Beaver Lake”), a proposed wood fiber-to-low carbon methanol facility in Central Louisiana near Alexandria. Beaver Lake’s design contemplated the integration of three SunGas
(Braya Renewable Fuels) Braya Renewable Fuels (Braya) celebrated an exciting milestone for the Come By Chance refinery when it completed its first sale of renewable diesel for the Canadian market. The sale of 100,000 barrels of renewable diesel to a Canadian customer
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Department of Defense consumes 4.6 billion gallons of jet fuel annually, offering unparalleled scale and sovereign credit that could anchor first-of-a-kind (FOAK) SAF projects. However, developers face structural hurdles, including annual budget cycles, short-term contracts,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Today, the debate is ... about marine fuels, hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, biofuels, batteries, carbon intensity, supply security, infrastructure, and cost. Yet the underlying question remains remarkably unchanged. What sustains? Not merely what is sustainable in theory,
(U.K. Department for Transport and Keir Mather MP) £219 million boost for sustainable aviation fuel to cut emissions and back UK innovation and jobs. £93 million available now for pioneering UK companies to develop and scale up sustainable aviation fuel production to make
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) Ecostrat Inc. and the BDO Zone Initiative today welcomed the release of the Canadian Forest Sector Transformation Task Force’s Final Report, Canada’s Transformed Forest Sector: Competitive. Resilient. Relevant., which names the national scale-up of BDO Zones
(Exolum) ... The project will be developed in several phases and will include the construction of new tanks, the progressive modernization of existing facilities, and the implementation of advanced control and safety systems. This investment will increase the airport's fuel autonomy
(U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities/Crawford/EIN Presswire) New initiative offers up to $500,000 to test the renewable energy and economic potential of idled industrial sites in forest-dependent regions -- The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities today launched a Request for Proposals
by Moji Karimi and Marcio Silva (Cemvita/Biofuels Digest) How the waste-to-energy industry is evolving from single-molecule outputs to intelligent carbon optimization The Carbon Value Problem Nobody Talks About For more than a decade, the waste-to-energy industry has operated from a remarkably consistent playbook:
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The USDA on June 10 announced it is now accepting fiscal year (FY) 2027 funding applications for five trade promotion programs, including those that support efforts to increase exports of ethanol and distillers grains. The specific
(S&P Global Energy) ... Agriculture stands at a crossroads -- Technology and innovation have enabled US farmers and ranchers to supply more food and fuel than ever before—a trend that promises to accelerate as artificial intelligence (AI) powers advances in seed technologies,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) While passenger airlines drive headline sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) commitments, their inability to pass premium costs to price-sensitive travelers creates fragile demand. In contrast, cargo carriers like DHL and Amazon Air offer highly bankable offtakes by
(Circularity Fuels/Business Wire) With projected commercial capital costs at roughly one-fifth of European SAF plants currently planned, Circularity offers airlines a low-cost path to mandated fuel volumes and a new revenue stream for farmers Circularity Fuels today announced it has completed the
(Clean Energy) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE) has announced it has completed its eighth dairy renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility in Jerome, Idaho – one of the largest single-site dairies and RNG facilities in North America. East Valley Cattle
(Maryland Energy Innovation Institute) On June 8, 2026, Governor Wes Moore announced that the Maryland Department of Commerce has awarded 11 grants totaling nearly $7 million through the Build Our Future Grant Program. The recipients represent projects that will support innovation
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Today, on the EPA-established effective date for the 2026-2027 Renewable Fuel Standard volumes, Clean Fuels Alliance America delivered a letter to President Donald Trump once again thanking the administration and EPA for the historic volumes. The letter
by Matthias Schnellmann (Metafuels/Aviation Week) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is no longer the technical gamble it once was. Production doubled between 2024 and 2025, reaching 1.9 million metric tons (634 million gal.). New pathways are maturing, and regulators have made adoption a legal
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A “valley of death” stalls sustainable aviation fuel scale-up because lenders demand 18 to 24 months of operating data from a first-of-a-kind (FOAK) plant before financing a second facility. This waiting period disperses engineering teams and
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The short duration of the 45Z clean fuel production credit, even with its extension to 2029, creates a structural mismatch with the multi-decade horizons required for sustainable aviation fuel project finance. To bridge this gap, capital
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
by Fraser Thompson (Cyan Ventures) Launch of Green Fuels Accelerator to Fast Track Commercial-Scale Low Carbon Liquid Fuels Seven low‑carbon liquid fuel projects selected for targeted commercialisation support Finance, regulatory and offtake advisory to accelerate final investment decisions Projects span multiple conversion technologies and
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Sustainable aviation fuel offtake agreements have transitioned from narrative-driven sustainability purchases to commodity-grade fuel contracts underwritten by corporate treasurers. These contracts now serve as critical debt collateral to enable project financing. To achieve bankability, lenders require
(Global e-Fuels) Investors International Finance Corporation, Siemens Financial Services and Fullerton Carbon Action Fund have signed definitive agreements for a total amount of $105 million (€90.8 million) equity investment for Hygenco Green Energies, India’s green hydrogen solutions platform. This equity infusion will
(Topsoe) • Topsoe will partner with Aarhus University and PlanEnergi to address an important scale-up bottleneck for Power-to-X projects: Replacing the need for case-by-case evaluation of power grid integration with a standardized procedure. The project, PowerFactor, will focus on developing a more
(Baker Hughes) Marine-validated NovaLT™ 16 gas turbine certified to operate on natural gas and up to 100% hydrogen; RINA Type Approval announced during Posidonia event in Athens, Greece RINA, the inspection, certification and consulting engineering multinational and Baker Hughes, an energy technology company,
(European Energy) – The project developed in Aabenraa Municipality, Denmark, will include up to 150 MW of electrolysis capacity, targeting operations around 2030. – It is intended to support renewable hydrogen demand in Germany and connect to the future Danish-German Hydrogen Backbone. –
(SkyNRG/ChemXplore) • The Coalition asks EU institutions, national governments and NATO partners to make eSAF a strategic priority for energy security, competitiveness and defence readiness. It sets four priorities: recognise domestic sustainable fuel production as strategic, create bankable demand signals, bridge the
by Rachel Parkes (Hydrogen Insight) Developer is already building similar sized project in Kakinada on east coast -- Indian green hydrogen developer AM Green has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a port in India’s far south to build a one-million-tonnes-per-year
by Konica Bhatt (Engine) Agastya Green Fuels has planned a 1 million mt/year e-methanol production and export facility at Mulapeta Port in Andhra Pradesh, India. The project is expected to be developed over the next six years, Agastya Group chief executive Shashi
(Global Maritime Forum) A new consortium facilitated by the Global Maritime Forum and RMI will work to establish a green shipping corridor between the Port of Açu in Brazil and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium. In addition to the port teams
(Exmar) With the delivery of the Midsize Gas Carrier ANTWERPEN EXMAR is proud to say that this marks a very important milestone in low-carbon shipping. ANTWERPEN is the world’s first oceangoing vessel capable of transporting ammonia as well as using it
by Ye Wei (Xinmin Evening News/Shangguan News (Google translation)) To create the preferred vessel type for long-haul global green ammonia transportation. -- On June 10, the "IVY COVE", a 93,000-cubic-meter ultra-large liquid ammonia carrier built by Jiangnan Shipyard for Singapore's EPS shipowner,
by May Angel (Reuters) Bayer (BAYGn.DE), opens new tab is hoping to speed up a plan to facilitate North American production of biofuel feedstocks like camelina in the wake of the Iran war, the drug-making and crop science giant said on Wednesday
by Andrew Joseph (Farms.com) ... Ethanol production plants are evaluating carbon-intensity reductions, feedstock strategies, and logistics changes that will influence how the ethanol fuel moves from the Midwest to coastal and export markets. Ethanol has long been one of the most rail-dependent
(Twelve/PR Newswire) Alaska Airlines and Microsoft join Twelve to mark commercial operation of AirPlant One — the first plant in the United States to produce E-Jet fuel from CO2, renewable electricity, and water at scale. Twelve, a next-gen industrial company on a
by Luis Reyes (AutoNotion) ... Then Rolls-Royce and easyJet set some hydrogen on fire inside a jet engine at NASA’s Stennis Space Center, pushed the throttle to full take-off power, and handed combustion something that looks a lot like a stay
(Airbus) Technip Energies, Airbus, Safran and Tereos entered into an agreement to create Rebound, a joint venture to develop a large-scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production project at the Port of Dunkirk, in Northern France. The project will use the Alcohol-to-Jet (AtJ)
(FIEE SGR) FIEE SGR, one of Europe’s leading private equity funds specializing in the energy transition, has secured a €60 million financing package to support the construction of Naturmet’s first three biomethane plants in Spain. The financing has been structured with
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The sustainable aviation fuel industry faces an oligopoly risk as developers fiercely compete for a narrow set of highly visible, financeable feedstocks like used cooking oil. This perceived scarcity is often a visibility problem; uncharacterized alternative
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Every few years, a technology becomes the hottest act in town. Investors chase it. Journalists write about it. Conference organizers move it to the main stage. Consultants produce forecasts measured in trillions. For a while, it
(International Air Transport Association) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released estimates showing that global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production is expected to reach around 2.4 million tonnes in 2026, representing just 0.8% of aviation fuel use, at a cost to
(ChiniMandi) Panipat Sugar Mill is set to establish a new ethanol plant with a production capacity of 90,000 litres per day, making it the largest ethanol facility in Haryana. The project is expected to be built at an estimated cost of
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