(Nova Pangea Technologies) Nova Pangaea Technologies, the UK company with a unique process to create sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from waste biomass, has completed successful endurance trials that further validate its technology. Nova Pangaea Technologies, the UK company with a unique process
by David Cendon Garcia (EU Startups) Harpenden-based AgriTech startup EcoNomad Solutions has received €466k (£400k) in new funding to help small livestock farms cut methane emissions, reduce rising energy and fertiliser costs, and turn organic waste into renewable energy. The investment is made up
(UABIO) The Bioenergy Association of Ukraine (UABIO) is looking for a Ukrainian territory — a city, a community or a cluster of territorial communities — ready to become a pilot “Bioeconomy Place” in an international research and innovation project being prepared
(U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities/Biomass Magazine) Sustainable Northwest, the Intertribal Timber Council, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities announced a five-year, $1.7 million award today to help Tribes across the country build new markets for wood that's often
(Google) Both carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and superpollutant emissions abatement are critical strategies for addressing climate change and achieving a global net-zero scenario under which temperatures are stabilized. This call for proposals seeks research and development (R&D) projects that target breakthroughs
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Forest Service on Aug. 5 awarded $300,000 to LanzaTech Inc. to support design work for a proposed biorefinery project in Bellemont, Arizona, that would produce wood-based ethanol. The proposed project would create a
Andrea Vera (CBC News) Denhyn Holowatuk's idea won him a Wawanesa Climate Champions Youth Innovation Grant -- Summer is the time when thick mats of algae proliferate in Saskatchewan lakes, but Denhyn Holowatuk sees it as a potential source of biofuel. Holowatuk, who
(Nebraska Corn Board) The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) is now accepting grant applications for ethanol infrastructure support, which will help Nebraska fuel retailers add or expand higher ethanol blend options, such as E15. The program is designed to provide grants and
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Having the universe’s most powerful device is entirely useless if you lack a trained Corps capable of wielding it under real-world pressure. Industrial biotechnology already knows how brutal technology transfer can be. Moving a process from
(Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network) Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Board has approved more than $2 million in cost-share grants for 38 E15 and biodiesel infrastructure projects across Iowa. The grants,
(Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory) Many industrial processes produce large volumes of carbon as a waste product. New reactor technology from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has the potential to turn that waste into a valuable feedstock for useful chemicals and fuels.
(European Commission) The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, two Dutch schemes with a combined budget of €290 million to support sustainable aviation fuels ('SAF'). The schemes will contribute to the objectives of the Clean Industrial Deal to
(Muser Press) PACE will retrofit part of a Dutch processing facility to demonstrate industrial production from an underused side-stream -- Potato juice from the potato processing industry will serve as feedstock for chemical production through the Potato Juice to Fatty Acids for
(European Commission Daily News 27/07/2026 scroll down) The European Commission has approved a €103 million State aid scheme by the Netherlands to accelerate the greening of the Dutch maritime fleet. The scheme will support the purchase of new clean and
by Charlie Curie (Gasworld) The French government has selected three electrolytic hydrogen projects for €778m ($887m) in subsidies. Selected after a call for tenders in December 2025, the winners will receive per kilogramme subsides over 15 years, as part of the government’s
(Chemical Industry Digest) India has taken another significant step towards strengthening its advanced biofuel ecosystem with the launch of the Grand Butanol Challenge. The nationwide initiative aims to accelerate indigenous bio-butanol production, promote deep-tech innovation, and support startups developing next-generation biofuel
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture on June 23 announced it has awarded $5.6 million to support 11 projects that focus on converting, treating, processing, refining or manufacturing products to utilize plant, animal
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir) The UK’s Department for Transport has published details of its proposed strategy for allocating contracts under the Revenue Certainty Mechanism (RCM), which is intended to give advanced sustainable aviation fuel producers and investors the confidence they need to
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office (AFFO) today announced its intent to fund the advancement of novel, high-impact chemical technologies. -- Proposed DOE funding will accelerate domestic chemical production WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Energy’s
(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
(Global Biofuels Alliance/EIN Presswire) US$15,000 research grants awarded to inaugural cohort to strengthen international collaboration in sustainable biofuels -- The India-headquartered Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) has selected 15 early-career researchers from leading universities and research institutions across the world for its Global
(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
by Chris Hubbuch (Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center) Rebecca Smith uses genetic tools to develop plants that can be digested more easily. The outcomes could be greater efficiency for biofuel production and lower methane emissions from dairy cows. In the King Hall
(Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center) Brandon Kristy, a graduate student in the Evans lab at Michigan State University, will use cutting-edge nanoscale ion mass spectrometry to visualize isotopic signatures inside roots and fungi at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. ... Kristy’s specialty is plant
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
(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
(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
(Coalition for Clean Air) Funding of up to $1,000 is available to make California Clean Air Day a success in your community. Please complete this grant application for potential funding for your local event or activity. To be eligible for funding,
(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
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
(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
(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
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Graduating bioeconomy assets from grants and venture equity to senior commercial debt requires crossing the maturation threshold. This transition relies on three crucial preconditions: a repeatable Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) template, multi-deal lender education across a
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Once upon a time there was a daring and skillful hoop-jumper named Saff. No one could jump hoops like he. He could somersault through flaming hoops, sustainability hoops, carbon-intensity hoops. Children cheered him. Elders admired him.
by Ali Swenson (Associated Press) President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday (May 29, 2026) moved to give political appointees more power over the billions of dollars in grants awarded by federal agencies, a move scientists say puts critical research funding into
(Biofuels International) XFuel has been awarded a €4.1 million grant from Catalonia’s Nuclear Transition Fund, managed by Catalan regional agency Acció. The funding will support the development of a new fuel production facility in Catalonia, contributing directly to the economic regeneration of
(Rhoads Energy) The groundbreaking ceremony included remarks from local officials, project partners, and Rhoads Energy leadership, marking a shared commitment to expanding renewable fuel infrastructure in the region. Expanding access to cleaner, renewable fuel for our region Rhoads Energy has officially broken ground
(Perpetual Next) EemsGas project receives commitment for €150 million operating subsidy for green gas production -- EemsGas Project – with an investment of €100 million becoming one of the largest production facilities for biomethane (green gas) in the Netherlands – has received
by Christopher Surgenor (Green Air) Project SkyKraft, an eSAF joint venture between Dutch SAF supplier SkyNRG and Swedish power company Skellefteå Kraft, has been awarded €21 million ($24m) from the Swedish Energy Agency’s Industriklivet initiative. The early-stage funding will go towards
(Sustainable Times) PuriFire Energy has secured backing through Innovate UK’s Investor Partnerships, Clean Energy and Climate Technologies program. This support gives the company fresh momentum to convert wastewater into green hydrogen and biomethane fuels with Severn Trent. At the heart of the
(World Bio Market Insights) Microbial fuel cells can power drones, sensors, and wastewater treatments -- Microbes could be the future of renewable energy, thanks to biobased fuel cells now being tested by the US military. Electricity-generating microbes can sustainably power sensors and drones
The AGRI Biofuels Infrastructure Grant Program is a competitive funding opportunity for Minnesota retail service stations to increase access to and sales of motor fuel blends containing at least 15% ethanol. Eligible applicants Applicants must: Be a retail petroleum dispenser in Minnesota with
(Swiss Federal Department of Finance) Green hydrogen – produced from water using renewable energy – is an important sustainable fuel and energy storage medium. However, its industrial production is significantly more expensive than the conventional production of hydrogen from fossil sources.
(Circular Bio-Based Europe Joint Undertaking) €170.7 million call for project proposals launched -- The CBE JU 2026 call for project proposals is now open for submission. A total of €170.7 million across 13 topics will support the development and scale-up of competitive
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) Grant represents one of the largest in Europe to date -- Germany has made the largest public funding award in Europe to date, awarding €350 million (more than $412 million) for a synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF)
(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 Zoe Beketova and Ana Georgescu (MIT Graduate Program in Science Writing/Associated Press) Green cells whirl around a red-light chamber, propelled by a blade through bubbling water. These little seaweed cells, called gametophytes, will develop into a strain of fast-growing kelp
(Minnesota Department of Agriculture) The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the AGRI Biofuels Infrastructure Program, offering up to $4.7 million in matching funds to help Minnesota fuel retailers upgrade equipment to offer E15 (15% ethanol) and
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office (AFFO), formerly known as the Bioenergy Technologies Office, and the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) are launching the 2026 Waste to Energy and Materials Technical Assistance
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 Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The House Committee on Rules on April 16 announced lawmakers could submit amendments that will be considered for the 2026 Farm Bill through noon on April 22. Amendments focused on year-round E15 and the Renewable
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office (AFFO), formerly known as the Bioenergy Technologies Office, and the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) are launching the 2026 Waste to Energy and Materials Technical
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) The Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation has awarded Janice Shiu the 2026 Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant. Shiu is a graduate student at the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign, pursuing a degree in Computer Science and conducting research that
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Persistence itself. Not the assurance of survival. Not the clarity of a path. But the quiet condition that: something must continue. Perhaps that fourth presence was not mysterious at all. It was the relational field held under
(European Commission) The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €144 million French measure to support HyforSeeds to produce renewable and low-carbon hydrogen for the fertiliser sector. The measure will contribute to achieving the targets of the EU Hydrogen
(Federal Transit Administration) The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for $105 million in competitive grants for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Passenger Ferry Program, $98 million in competitive grants for the Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program
(Metafuels/Biobased Diesel Daily) Metafuels announced April 1 that its Dutch subsidiary, Metafuels Nederland B.V., has been awarded a 1.92-million-euro (USD$2.23 million) grant. The grant comes from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) under the TSE Industry Studies-Hydrogen & Green Chemistry program (GroenvermogenNL), supporting
(PureCycle) PureCycle announced that it has signed a €40 million grant agreement from the European Innovation Fund with CINEA to help fund the Company's future facility in Belgium. -- PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCT), today (March 25, 2026), announced that it has signed
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) USDA Halts REAP Grant Applications as Rising Energy Costs Squeeze Farmers -- As rural energy costs continue to climb, USDA has halted grant applications for the Renewable Energy for America Program (REAP) while the department rewrites
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives in March each voted in favor of a bill to reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The legislation currently awaits action
(American Chemical Society) Biodiesel is a renewable fuel and offers a sustainable and potentially carbon-neutral alternative to petroleum products. Yet production costs remain a hurdle to its widespread use. Now, researchers have developed an inexpensive way to make biodiesel from materials
(Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland) The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has announced that it awarded more than €20 million in Government funding to 34 new national energy research awards under the SEAI National Energy Funding Programme in 2025. This
(Donald Danforth Plant Science Center) DOE-funded project brings together plant biologists, imaging specialists, and AI experts to engineer more productive, stress-resilient bioenergy crops -- A new five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Biological and Environmental Research will
by Dave Bohl (WOC 1420) 34 fuel retailers in Iowa will receive nearly $2 million in state grants to expand access to renewable fuels. $1,840,727 was awarded Wednesday through the state's Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP), which started in 2007. Lisa Coffelt
(Equilibrion) Equilibrion and Rolls-Royce SMR have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on a technical and economic assessment, to better understand the opportunity for nuclear powered Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) using Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). The Rolls-Royce SMR is designed to
by Kaleb Roedel (KUNR Public Radio) Researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno, have received a $9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to study an unlikely candidate for future fuels: cactus pear. The desert-adapted plant already grows across much of the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... In one bracket, SunGas Renewables is advancing with a technology that turns forestry residues—sawdust, bark, and wood waste—into clean fuels and carbon removal at industrial scale. In the other, Verso Energy is pushing a
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Advance Research Projects Agency on Feb. 13 announced plans to support research to develop novel catalysts to enable the conversion of biomass into chemicals. A special notice published by the DOD
(INERATEC) INERATEC has begun collaborating with a consortium comprising ARAUCO, Abastible, Copec and its corporate venture capital arm, Copec Wind Ventures, that is advancing in the evaluation of a potential e-Fuel value chain at the Biobío region. The initiative aims to
(U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Forest Service) The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service today (February 18, 2026) announced up to $95 million in competitive grant funding through its Wood Innovations program for projects that advance innovative wood uses, expand wood-based
by Deb Bently (NRHEG Star Eagle) New Richland city council member and local businessman Jason Casey said he hoped to serve as a catalyst by calling together a meeting of farmers and business operators at the New Richland City Hall the
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Today (February 19, 2026), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the path forward to revamp the Clean School Bus (CSB) Program to provide school districts with increased choice and affordable options for school buses. By doing so,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Based on an AI analysis of 6,000+ articles, this guide reveals that successful bioeconomy scaling relies on “platform financing” and strategic corporate partnerships rather than equity-heavy venture capital. It introduces the GTESI model to track project
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Holmes smiled faintly. “When a process requires eight steps, Watson, one may safely assume that several are disguising inefficiency.” And thus began the Case of the Disappearing Pretreatment. ... The Phase I STTR work led by Atlantic Biomass,
by Emma Lande (Nevada Today) University of Nevada, Reno researchers will lead the multistate five-year project -- As the quest to diversify and expand sustainable alternative energy products continues, the U.S. Department of Energy has awarded a $9 million grant to support
(University of Sydney) Researchers have created a process using liquid metals, powered by sunlight, that can produce clean hydrogen from both freshwater and seawater. The method allows researchers to ‘harvest’ hydrogen molecules from water while also avoiding many of the limits in
by Fayaz Hussain (SAF Investor) The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) announced £181,000 in funding for four UK companies including Avioxx, Clean Planet Technologies, Green Lizard Technologies and Zero Petroleum through the Clearing House. This investment is meant to accelerate testing, certification
(Edina TV) This fall, work to make the City’s fleet of heavy vehicles more environmentally friendly shifted into high gear. Large dump trucks used for everything from hauling gravel to plowing snow will be switching over to a new fuel source
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
(Cemex Ventures) Cemex Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Cemex, announced today (February 9, 2026) a new investment in Waste to Energy Advanced Solutions (WtEnergy), a leading startup specializing in the conversion of non-recyclable solid waste and biomass into clean
(Adelaide University) Adelaide University has been awarded a $400,000 grant from the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations (NFACR), under the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, to deliver a sustainable aviation project over the next two years. Announced this week by the
(WisBusiness) Backers of an incentive package to draw a German aviation biofuel plant to northern Wisconsin have proposed paring it back to $120 million in state assistance from their original call of $210 million. Bill sponsor and Senate President Mary Felzkowski, R-Tomahawk,
by Marc Heller (Politico Pro E&E Daily) House Agriculture Chair Glenn Thompson said he'll try to end a nearly three-year delay in updating agriculture policies. -- House Agriculture Chair Glenn Thompson pledged Wednesday (February 4, 2026) to complete a five-year farm bill
by CJ Evans (Alternative Fuels & Chemicals Coalition/Federal Funding Services/Biofuels Digest) ... He (CJ Evans) has seen far too many projects fall by the wayside, not because they were flawed or not any good, but because they could not get additional grants
by Geoff McMaster (University of Alberta) U of A partnership with City of Edmonton and Diesel Tech Industries will boost research and training aimed at reducing emissions from city vehicles -- The University of Alberta is teaming up with the City
by Jill Schramm (Pierce County Tribune) The Rugby Job Development Authority will be going after a grant to study the potential for a Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone in Rugby, JDA Executive Director Brian Hoffart told the Rugby City Council Jan. 21. The
(XFuel) Low-carbon drop-in fuel supplier secures major investment from maritime leaders NYK Line and Stolt Ventures. -- XFuel, a low-carbon drop-in fuel technology company, today announced the successful completion of its Series A funding round earlier last year, raising $20 million in
(Science Magazine) No one walks alone. Every human is enveloped by and contains trillions of microorganisms. The past decade’s research has revealed the essential nature of the relationships with these other organisms for healthy development and adult life. Research on the
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
(Radicle Growth VC) The Radicle Corn Challenge will invest $1.75M in startups from around the world that are developing new uses for corn and creating new, durable demand across emerging markets and value chains. We are seeking technologies that can convert corn — and
(Bioenergy Insight) India's Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council has announced a significant funding opportunity for organisations developing green hydrogen from biomass and other alternative feedstocks. The programme, operating under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, makes available INR 100 crore (approximately £10 million)
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce that Ark-La-Tex Financial Consultants, L.L.C. (ALTFC) has joined the BDO Zone Investment Coalition, a select group of investors and capital market partners committed to accelerating investment in biobased manufacturing, biofuels, renewable
(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
by Arun Kumar (The American Bazaar) Satish Myneni, an Indian American professor of geosciences at Princeton University is getting funding through the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Transformative Technology Fund for a research project to speed up natural hydrogen generation for clean
(Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship) Projects in 46 counties receive cost-share grants through the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Board approved 108 projects during their
(Energimyndigheten) Companies that want to contribute to negative emissions through the capture, transport and geological storage of biogenic carbon dioxide (bio-CCS) are welcome to participate in the second call through reverse auction. Last day for application2026-08-13 23:59 Funds announcedSEK 10.17 billion According to
(BDO Zone Initiative/Canadian Biomass Magazine) Federal support can help communities strengthen their investment profile for biofuel and biomanufacturing development -- Canadian communities now have an opportunity to access federal funding to enhance their readiness for clean-energy investment. From January 5 to 30,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... After decades of laboratory work, pilot plants, and demonstrations, the sector is pivoting—decisively—from invention to execution. The chemistry has been proven. The technologies have been validated. What comes next is not about breakthroughs, but
(Topsoe) • Topsoe has been chosen to deliver advanced Solid Oxide Electrolyzer Cell (SOEC) technology, consuming 120MW green power for Carbon Neutral Fuels’ e-SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) project called Project Starling in Workington, UK. The plant is expected to produce 25,000 metric tons of e-SAF per
(Nebraska Corn Board/Morning Ag Clips) The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) is accepting applications for the Ethanol Infrastructure Grant Program, which helps Nebraska fuel retailers add or expand higher ethanol blend options such as E15, E30 and E85. The program is designed
(Moeve) During an event held today (December 5, 2025) at Moeve's headquarters, the company and the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) signed an agreement to create the first Green Molecules Innovation Chair, a pioneering collaborative space created with the aim
(The Odessa Journal) In Teofipol, Khmelnytskyi region, the first municipal miscanthus plantation in Ukraine—covering 8 hectares—has been planted with the support of a EUR 50,000 grant from Slovenia, the Khmelnytskyi Regional Development Agency reported. A plot of polluted, agriculturally unsuitable land near the
by Celia Brocker (Ames Tribune) Ames' bus system is using a $14.6 million federal grant to expand its facility and convert its fleet to biodiesel. CyRide, the bus system collaboration between the city of Ames, Iowa State University, and ISU's student government,
(HAMR Energy) Leading low-carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) company HAMR Energy today announced it has been awarded a $1.1 million grant from the Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) Centre for Sustainable Futures (AFWI-CSF) as part of a national initiative to convert
(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 Morgan Ahlstrom (Nebraska TV) Three professors at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have received a $1.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to research microexons in sorghum, the fifth most globally produced cereal grain. Professor Chi Zhang explained that
by Leah Douglas (Reuters) ... Terms like 'diversity' and 'carbon pricing' targeted for review; Grant cancellations affected climate-friendly farming and local food programs -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture directed its staff to identify grants for possible termination in the early months of
(Neste) The European Commission announced funding for 61 cutting-edge technology projects on 3 November, 2025. Neste's SCOOP (Sustainable Co-Processing of Challenging Raw materials) project was among the five Finnish projects selected for funding from a total of 359 applications. Neste’s SCOOP project
(HyOrc) HyOrc Corporation (OTC: HYOR), a clean-energy technology company developing multi-fuel engines and waste-to-methanol systems, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Zeltech (Zero Emissions Locomotive Technologies) to jointly develop and deploy HyOrc’s hydrogen-ready gas-engine locomotives in
(Fuel Cells Works) · New Green Hydrogen Hub in Bình Dương aims to catalyze workforce development, tech demos, and cross-sector business coordination · Public–private partnership between VGU, GIZ, AHK, and industry leaders positions Hub as central node in Vietnam’s emerging H₂ ecosystem A major milestone
(ResourceWise) As the aviation sector races toward its 2050 net-zero target, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has emerged as its most immediate and scalable decarbonization tool. Across Europe, North America, and Asia, governments are introducing SAF blending mandates that require airlines to use a
(LanzaTech) LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA), a leader in industrial carbon recycling, is thrilled to announce the awarding of a €40 million grant from the European Union’s Innovation Fund, subject to the finalization of the grant agreement. The project, featuring the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... In Alabama, HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is tuning the genetic engines of its state economy. With Governor Kay Ivey’s $2 million grant, its scientists pair growers and researchers to test innovations directly on the land, sequence
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
(Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is now accepting applications under the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan’s (TERP) Alternative Fueling Facilities Program (AFFP) with $12 million in funding available to encourage the construction and reconstruction of
(Office of South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster/Biomass Magazine) Carolina Renewable Products, a clean energy company, on Oct. 7 announced it is establishing operations in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. The company’s $280 million investment will create 155 new jobs. CRP converts sustainable wood
by Craig Eason (TradeWinds) Researchers in the UK have been given £1m ($1.24m) to investigate whether vessels can be powered with salt water. The study at Brunel University will use the first all-in one hydrogen maritime demonstrator to determine if hydrogen can
(Loughborough University) An electrochemical process developed by scientists at a Loughborough University spin-out company enables biodiesel producers to turn waste into profit – while slashing emissions and energy use. The R3V Tech team, headed by chemistry experts Dr Adriano Randi (CEO) and Professor Benjamin Buckley (CSO), have developed
(Blue Biofuels/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Blue Biofuels is pleased to announce the successful completion of its Phase 2 Small Business Innovation Research grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy. Over the past year, this grant has enabled Blue Biofuels to advance
(Iowa's News Now) The state is investing nearly $1.9 million to expand access to cleaner and cheaper biofuels across Iowa. The Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Board recently approved 48 new grants to help fuel stations add or upgrade equipment for
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) The Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation is now accepting applications for the Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant. Established in 2018, the grant aims to support student scientists dedicated to sustainable research, offering a $3,000 award to a deserving
(Bloomberg/Financial Post) The Trump administration is planning to cancel billions of dollars earmarked for hydrogen projects in California and the Pacific Northwest as part of its first tranche of funding cuts following the government shutdown, according to an administration official. READ
(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
(Associated British Ports) To mark London International Shipping Week (LISW), Associated British Ports (ABP), the largest port operator in the UK, is celebrating the success of ‘TURBO-METH’, a clean technology project, which has secured funding as part of the Department for
by Paul Hammel (Nebraska Examiner) Deal to share proceeds with local orgs seen as template for large infrastructure projects in rural and urban areas -- A Kansas pipeline company is about to activate its $1.5 billion pipeline to transport carbon dioxide from
by Katie Thoresen (WXPR) Wisconsin’s Forestry Industry is a $42-billion industry providing more than 126,000 jobs, many in the northern portion of state. But, as WXPR has previously reported, the industry also faces many challenges. Disease, pests, climate change, and loss of mills are a
(Velocys/PR Newswire) Altalto (Immingham) Limited, owned by Velocys, today (September 8, 2025) announced it has been awarded funding from the UK Department for Transport's Advanced Fuels Fund to progress the Basic Engineering Design of its flagship waste-to-SAF facility. The award enables Altalto
(Port of Amsterdam) The Port of Amsterdam faces significant challenges on its journey to climate neutrality. Companies must invest heavily to reduce their CO₂ emissions and transition from fossil to non-fossil fuels. To accelerate this transition and provide targeted support to
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association) Iowa’s cost-share Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) recently awarded $1,864,344 in grants for 48 applicants to add biofuels to retail sites. Four applications aimed to add B11 at select sites, while the remaining forty-four focused on expanding
by Peter Hobson (Reuters) The Australian government said on Wednesday (September 17, 2025) it would invest A$1.1 billion ($735 million) in the development of a low-carbon fuels industry, a move welcomed by farm groups, who hope it will boost demand for
by Andrew Avitt (USDA Forest Service/Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) ... “There is so much opportunity to connect markets with the wood that we need to remove from our forests, to contribute to local economies while also supporting healthy ecosystems,” said
(National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine) The U.S. scientific enterprise has produced significant advances in the nation’s health, security, and prosperity, making the United States a global leader in science and technology. However, there is increasing concern that scientific and
by Randhir Patil (Bio Energy Times) In a major boost for renewable energy research, the Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, Kinoka Feo, on Monday presented a cheque of K200,000 to Pacific Adventist University (PAU) to support its biodiesel research
by Jason Miller (WTOP Federal News Network) The Small Business Innovation Research program expires on Sept. 30 and there is little agreement on what the future of the program will look like. -- The reauthorization of the Small Business Innovation Research program
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) is encouraging retailers to apply for grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Biofuels Infrastructure program to offer higher blends of ethanol like Unleaded
by Dr. Gordian* (Special to Advanced Biofuels USA) The recent action by the US government to take a $10 billion equity position in the chip manufacturer, Intel, offers an exciting way to push US Small Business to the forefront of
(Global Maritime Forum) • New report on the status of zero-emission shipping fuels finds that methanol is now ready for low-carbon operation and ammonia is now ready for piloting. Significant progress has been made since the report’s first edition in 2020, with
by Cole Martin (Argus Media) The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) plans to award up to $7.8mn in grants to speed the deployment of innovative low-carbon fuels in the state. The funds — which come from New York's
(PV Magazine) India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is seeking proposals from government organizations to create and upgrade testing infrastructure for various components, technologies, and processes used across the green hydrogen value chain. The selected projects will be funded
by Kate B. (Australian Manufacturing) The NSW Government has announced a $650,000 grant to the University of Wollongong (UOW) to lead a two-year research project aimed at improving hydrogen pipeline safety, bolstering the Illawarra’s role in the nation’s emerging hydrogen industry. Minister
by Mohan Gupta (Solar Quarter) The Indian Government has introduced a new initiative through the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy to support special pilot projects for green hydrogen. This step is part of the broader National Green Hydrogen Mission, which
(Office of Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)) U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) introduced bipartisan legislation to enhance the ability of the Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Products Assistance program to support the development of advanced biofuels, renewable chemicals,
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) Investments support rural jobs, forest health, wildfire mitigation and energy independence -- U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today (July 17, 2025) announced the U.S. Forest Service is awarding $80 million in Wood Innovation Grants to spur wood products
(University of Sheffield) The University of Sheffield has been awarded UK government funding to accelerate the production of sustainable aviation fuel and bring passengers a step closer to greener flights. The University of Sheffield is to lead a new £1.5 million UK
(GranBio/CISION) GranBio LLC, a pioneer in biochemicals and biofuels, announced today (July 31, 2025) the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc, the global leader in cellulose specialty products, to jointly explore the development of a
Al-Corn Clean Fuel has been awarded a value-added grant from the MN Department of Agriculture to expand production of ethanol, distiller's grains and corn oil sourced from MN grains. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has awarded $1,755,623 in grant funding
(MyLand) MyLand Expands Washington Soil Health Initiative with $2.4 in New Funding -- MyLand, a leading innovator in soil health, today announced a $2.4 million expansion to bring its Soil as a Service™ to more farms across Washington State. Through this effort,
(Essar Energy Transition) £2.5 million Government funding to develop one of the largest advanced SAF production facilities in the UK, based at Essar Energy Transition’s Stanlow energy hub; The production facility plans to use methanol-to-jet technology to convert renewable e-methanol and bio-methanol
(Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship) Projects in 17 counties receive cost-share grants through the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Board recently approved an additional 24 applications from
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