by Jenson Ong (S&P Global) Predictable policy, demand considerations key to unlock project finance; SAF economics need to withstand shifts in policy support; Asia biomass offers potential; Aggregation and eligibility remain hurdles Bankability of sustainable aviation fuel projects will depend on secure feedstock supply,
(OPIS) The U.S. renewable diesel market is competing on a global stage. Export demand, diverging clean-fuel policies and domestic shipping costs are redirecting supply beyond U.S. borders—raising the stakes for the programs and market participants that depend on it. Get OPIS analysis
(International Air Transport Association) The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Airbus, and Accenture released a SAF Environmental Attribute Certificate (EAc) Market study which estimates that corporate purchases could support between 1.0 million and 1.9 million tonnes of SAF by 2030, up
by Jeslyn Lerh and Florence Tan (Reuters) Singapore January-to-September marine biofuel sales down 47% on year -data; Execs eye IMO's MEPC meeting in late October to early November; Mideast war underscores importance of having fuel options Shippers' appetite for lower-carbon marine fuels weakened this
(Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) As the shipping industry seeks pathways to decarbonization, access to scalable low-emissions fuels remains one of the key challenges. While fuels such as methanol and ammonia continue to gain momentum, interest is
(Blaze Energy/Business Wire) Recently announced $6.5M Seed round will accelerate deployment of Blaze Energy’s Flex-Fuel Reformer System with leading maritime industry partners. Blaze Energy, an energy technology company enabling fuel-flexible engines, announced the closing of a $6.5 million seed financing round
by Edwin Lanpert (Riviera) Marine engines can switch between methanol and ethanol without a change of mode and ethanol costs a third of green methanol. Uptake hinges on bunkering, crop rules and penetrating a 95 per cent conventional mid-bore market -- WinGD’s
(World Biogas Association) Landfill gas (LFG) contains approximately 50% methane and is generated as organic waste decomposes anaerobically (in the absence of oxygen) in landfills. It is both one of the world’s most significant sources of avoidable greenhouse gas emissions and
(Bioengineer.org) ... A new open-access review published in Biotechnology for Biofuels and Bioproducts argues that one of humanity’s oldest biotechnologies, fermentation, may be among the most practical and scalable answers to this modern crisis. The international team of food scientists, led
by Vimal Kumar (Nautical Voice) Walk through any port city today and you’ll hear the same anxious question from shipowners: where will the fuel of the future actually come from? Increasingly, the answer isn’t a refinery pumping crude from the ground,
(Global Agriculture) Brazilian company Inpasa shows how integrated production models are accelerating the grain’s share in Brazil’s biofuel matrix -- Corn ethanol is expected to reach a one-third share of Brazilian production as early as the 2027/28 crop year, two years ahead
(Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) On 1-4 September, IMO Member States met in London for the 22nd Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 22). The working group’s mandate covered proposals on
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, China’s Maritime Safety Administration on September 28 issued immediately effective technical and inspection rules for methanol bunkering barges on inland waters, covering methanol-only barges, converted fuel barges and combined facilities that can supply both
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... But as the International Maritime Organization’s decarbonization mandates force global shipping to confront the sheer, brutal cost of synthetic fuels, Canada’s timber sector is discovering that its best days were not buried alongside the wooden
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Shipping company tests corn-based marine fuel; Dual-fuel vessel operates on ethanol blend; Port of Mobile hosts ship-to-ship transfer -- A.P. Moller - Maersk has completed the first ship-to-ship commercial ethanol bunkering of a deep-sea container vessel in the US,
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, welcomed the release today of a new report by the National Lab of the Rockies (NLR), “Evaluation of Ethanol Use in Marine Shipping,” that demonstrates ethanol’s technical, economic, and environmental potential
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Carsten Schneider, Germany’s federal minister of the environment, unveiled the nation’s roadmap for transitioning away from fossil fuels at the United Nations in New York, the German government announced Sept. 23. The ministry had previously presented
(Manifold Times) Spain’s marine fuel supplier-focused decarbonisation rules follow the Netherlands, where Rotterdam bunker sales fell to their lowest level since 2009. -- Port emissions data specialist PortXchange on Tuesday (22 September) said nine months after the Netherlands became the first country
(DNV) The 12th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC 12) was held from 14 to 18 September 2026. CCC 12 finalized the revision of the interim guidelines for the use of methyl/ethyl alcohol as fuel,
(Center for Green Market Activation) Center for Green Market Activation (GMA) and Singapore Sustainable Aviation Fuel Company (SAFCo), join GenZero on the Steering Committee, while Amazon, Bain & Company, and Temasek Trust join the growing industry alliance to support credible demand
by Don Schinske (Low Carbon Fuels Coalition) Hawaii's newly approved Clean Fuel Standards (CFS) legislation includes an "opt-in" provision for maritime fuels, in line with the programs in California and Washington. Which makes it tempting to look at the map now
(Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation) • More than half of the vessels operating in 2050 are expected to come from orders placed before 2035, making the coming decade a critical window for shipowners’ engine choices. Dual-fuel engines allow shipowners to switch between
(Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation) The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and Equinor today (September 22, 2026) announced a five-year Impact partnership. The partnership brings together GCMD’s capabilities in conducting real-world maritime pilots with Equinor’s experience as a charterer, energy provider
by May Angel (Reuters) Land needed for biofuels could more than double by 2030; Countries the world over raising biofuel blending mandates; Biofuels demand risks driving food insecurity, deforestation Global biofuels output is expected to surge nearly 70% by 2030 from 2025 levels as
(Formula1.com) F1.com recently spent time with Audi’s technology partner, BP, to learn more about the cutting-edge fuel and lubricants that go into F1’s 2026 cars. -- Not only did F1 introduce new cars and new power units at the start of the
by Stuart Stone (Business Green) Price of biodiesel for shipping lower than fossil fuel alternatives impacted by Iran war and Strait of Hormuz crisis -- The cost of biodiesel for shipping has sunk to an all-time-low, making the low carbon fuel cheaper
(DNV) Ethanol is beginning to gain momentum as a viable option for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in shipping. A growing number of projects and technical developments are helping to move the fuel from regional discussions to global considerations. For years, ethanol sat
(International Maritime Organization) The Shipboard Biofuel Blend Checklist for FAME-based biofuels has now been issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as an annex to document MEPC 85/INF.10. The checklist was developed by the IBIA Technical Working Group as part of the
(Biofuels International) It is a well-known reality that the shipping industry is at a crossroads. With the fast pace of decarbonisation regulations, from the International Maritime Organization to the EU Emissions Trading System, FuelEU Maritime, and more in the works, there
(UkrAgroConsult) Marine biofuels could become one of the most readily deployable near-term options for reducing shipping emissions, but further growth is being constrained by limited availability of sustainable feedstocks, market participants said at the APPEC 2026 conference in Singapore. One of the
(S&P Global/Manifold Times) Experts discuss maritime decarbonisation, emphasising global regulatory clarity, crew training, and collaborative strategies for adopting sustainable alternative marine fuels. Panel members consisting of Singapore’s maritime and port regulator Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), legal firm Rajah &
(Maritime Technologies Forum) The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) is a group of Flag States and classification societies which aims to bridge the gap between technological progress and regulatory process. To encourage safe application of alternative fuels for industry-wide application, acceptance, and
(Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE)) The more than 23,000 large aircraft worldwide consume approximately 350 billion liters of fuel annually and account for about 3 percent of human-caused CO2 emissions. For long-haul flights over 4,000 km in particular, there
by Julian Buckley (Power Progress) Julian Buckley meets Tobias Kohl at the SMM show in Hamburg to get more on development of new marine power tech at Rolls-Royce -- “But we can benefit from that tech when looking at other fuels which
(World Economic Forum) • Inaugural World Economic Forum survey of CSOs finds the global sustainability transition advancing with a clear economic case despite geopolitical fragmentation; 63% expect progress to hold steady or accelerate over the next 12 months. 73% expect AI to
Global Hydrogen Compass 2026 provides a fact-based assessment of global clean hydrogen progress, highlighting more than USD 130 billion in committed investment across over 570 projects, 90% of which are under construction or already operational, and the actions needed to
by Charlotte Edmond (World Economic Forum) • The World Economic Forum's Fuelling the Future report argues that clean fuels can strengthen energy security while protecting food systems, if supported by the right policies. As hundreds of millions of people face hunger, the expansion of
(DQS) DQS Hong Kong -- Founded in 1985 by the German Institute for Standardisation (DIN) and the German Society for Quality (DGQ), DQS is one of the world's most established independent management system certification bodies. DQS is a founding member of the
(Instituto Mobilidade de Baixo Carbono Brasil) From Waste to Wheels - Turning Organic Waste into Renewable Fuel for Transport -- Commissioned by Instituto MBCBrasil, the study aims to accelerate the global deployment of the renewable fuel and highlights opportunities for Brazil in
(Xinde Marine News) The conversion of Shenghang Yongle marks the first time an operating vessel has been classed for ship-to-ship liquid ammonia fuel bunkering. The breakthrough also highlights the increasingly important role of CMB.TECH, which is simultaneously building an ammonia-powered fleet,
(Pacific Environment) The study supports global maritime authorities in preventing greenwashing and fuel fraud -- Pacific Environment and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have issued a new study highlighting that strict and reliable fuel certification is essential to keep the global
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In the UK, the Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization said Wednesday the commercial shipping debate over nuclear propulsion is shifting from whether it can work to how reactors can be regulated, insured and accepted across international jurisdictions.
(DNV) Can ammonia become a practical fuel for deep-sea shipping? As interest and orderbook numbers grow, so does the need to address its unique safety challenges. Explore what's driving momentum, and which barriers still need to be overcome in our expert
by Antoine Belleguie (Rail Logistics Europe/Railway Gazette International) ... SNCF has set out its own vision in its PlaneTER programme, which aims to remove diesel traction from France’s regional network by 2050, converting DMUs to biofuel or replacing them with battery
(Global Centre for Global Decarbonisation) • As marine biofuel use scales, quantity assurance must account for both the delivered volume and its renewable fraction. GCMD proposes a practical approach to distinguish normal measurement variation from potential under-blending. The report completes GCMD’s quality, quantity,
(DNV) In an uncertain transition, shipowners must adopt fleet strategies which can perform across multiple outcomes. -- Different regulatory futures. The report explores four regulatory scenarios, ranging from NZF adoption to prolonged gridlock, and their implications for shipping. Stronger regulation leads to more
by Gabriel Malheiros (Ângela Fernanda Belfort for Movimento Econômico/Datamar News) Maersk has tested ethanol marine fuel blends of 10%, 50% and 100% in ship engines and found that equipment on some vessels can consume the biofuel, according to Danilo Veras, the company’s
(Global Ethanol Association and DNV) The Global Ethanol Association (GEA) and DNV are pleased to announce the launch of a three-year Ethanol Data Intelligence Partnership, marking an important expansion of their collaboration in ethanol research and data intelligence. Under the partnership, GEA
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Governors' Biofuels Coalition) ... The NCGA (National Corn Growers Association) report identified three key areas to increase demand for corn—E15, marine fuels, and biobased products. We have all heard the promise of Sustainable Aviation Fuels
(Nova Pangea Technologies) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offers the opportunity to reduce our dependence on imported fossil fuels, with the price volatility and the economic impact that brings, while at the same time reducing carbon emissions from air travel. Unlike conventional
(Rhenus Logistics) • Partnership opens new avenue for Rhenus to offer customers audit-ready Book and Claim solutions for reducing the climate impact of transport emissions shipzero platform provides coverage across the Rhenus Group's air, ocean and road operations Cooperation aims to support
(Manifold Times) Company says it has established a supply framework for marine propulsion systems aimed at the practical implementation of ammonia-fuelled vessels. -- Mitsui E&S on Thursday (20 August) said it has completed the commercialisation of large ammonia dual-fuel marine engines and
(Nature Sustainability) International shipping stands at a pivotal juncture in its decarbonization efforts, yet a comprehensive assessment of viable fuel transition pathways remains scarce. Here we develop a dynamic life cycle assessment framework integrated with system dynamics to evaluate 13 alternative
(WinGD) As shipowners place their first investments in ethanol-fuelled ships, engine technology is well prepared for growing uptake of the biofuel, writes Andrea Lazzaro, Head of Business Development at WinGD. When one of the world’s biggest dry bulk charterers backs a new
(Airports Council International) Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to multi-location operations requires more than production, it demands robust supply chain and infrastructure readiness across airports in Asia-Pacific and Middle East. At the recent SAF APAC Summit 2026 in Melbourne, Australia, Airports Council
by Andrea Lazzaro (WinGD/Splash247.com) As shipowners place their first investments in ethanol-fuelled ships, engine technology is well prepared for growing uptake of the biofuel, writes Andrea Lazzaro, head of business intelligence at WinGD. When one of the world’s biggest dry bulk charterers
(Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) To support decarbonization, the maritime industry is increasingly assessing low-emissions drop-in fuels, which can be blended with conventional fuels and used in existing engines. These fuels offer a practical option to reduce emissions across
by Stephanie Larson (U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Recently, the International Civil Aviation Organization—a specialized United Nations agency and key global entity within the aviation space—celebrated ICAO Aviation Climate Week in Montreal, Canada. The event featured international aviation policymakers,
(Global Ethanol Association) The Global Ethanol Association (GEA) is pleased to announce a collaboration with Mr. Sachin Lokhande, who will support GEA's Aviation Program as an industry advisor and consultant. In this capacity, he will represent the association at selected industry
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Divergent boundaries across EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, and IMO regimes create lucrative but temporary fuel-choice and routing arbitrage opportunities. Because these regulatory seams have a half-life, operators cannot assume the spread is permanent. To survive regime
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... With a historian’s long view, Jim (Woolsey, fomer head of US Central Intelligence Agency) would often remind us that for hundreds of years, the rise and fall of empires, the maneuvering of battle fleets, and
A new report from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) finds that directing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to a small number of high-impact airports, rather than spreading it across the aviation network, could significantly increase the fuel’s climate and public health
(National Corn Growers Association) Maritime fuel could increase corn demand by 3 billion bushels A record corn crop like 2025’s 17 billion bushels – valued at $70.1 billion – is something to be proud of. But it also raises an important question:
by Konica Bhatt (Engine) Several shipping companies reported using biofuels across their fleets in 2025, with B100 emerging as the most commonly disclosed grade alongside blends such as B6, B24 and B30. Bermuda-based tanker owner Teekay Tankers used biofuels on selected voyages
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Brussels, the European Commission proposed revising the EU Emissions Trading System to provide shipping companies with more direct support for sustainable marine fuels and zero-emission propulsion. The plan would reserve 110 million allowances from as early
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Corporate buyers rely on ISO 14064 to verify sustainable fuel commitments, but deployment-era complexities are fracturing consistency. Divergent interpretations of novel claims, biogenic accounting, and decoupled attributes often lead to qualified assurance opinions, undermining buyer confidence.
(Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation/Carbon Capture Magazine) Project CAPTURED has reached two regulatory milestones that could accelerate the adoption of onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) in the shipping industry, following a successful pilot demonstrating the complete handling of captured carbon
(Biofuels International) The global shipping industry is entering a decisive phase in its shift toward low‑carbon fuels, with biofuels emerging as one of the most practical and immediately deployable solutions. At the Biofuels in Shipping seminar in Istanbul, Arkas Bunker and DB
(GEODIS) GEODIS’s Mass Balance mechanism has been recertified by DEKRA CERTIFICATION following a comprehensive audit. This certification confirms the reliability and traceability of the mechanism, which enables customers to receive an allocation of CO2 emission reductions based on a certified carbon
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The petroleum-centric ISO 8217 standard dangerously lags behind the realities of modern low-carbon marine fuels. While bio-blends introduce unaddressed risks like microbial contamination and cold-flow limitations, emerging fuels like methanol and ammonia demand entirely distinct, specialized
(Safety4Sea) The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) has released new guidelines aimed at helping shipping companies develop new Safety Management Systems (SMS) and strengthen existing ones for vessels operating on methanol fuel. The guidance comes as the maritime industry steps up its decarbonisation
(Lloyd's Register) New analysis reveals that the biggest fuel quality risks are no longer confined to off-specification fuels, with some compliant fuels creating operational challenges. ... In March and April, a number of vessels reported operational difficulties after bunkering fuel in a major
(Safety4Sea) Scaling up low-emission fuel production will require long-term, reliable offtake agreements, but shipping’s current demand for alternative fuels remains fragmented, Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping highlights. While the sector has significant purchasing power, individual routes often lack enough
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Fragmented global certification regimes demand multiple redundant audits for a single feedstock, multiplying administrative burdens without delivering incremental environmental benefits. Because verification costs are fixed per audit rather than volume-based, this fragmentation disproportionately burdens small and
(Glander International Bunkering) ...There was a fundamental shift in market conditions, with geopolitical tensions, Red Sea risks and US tariffs. This was later compounded by the conflict in the Middle East conflict, which led to severe restrictions in the Strait
by Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton (Bergeson & Campbell) In May 2026, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published a policy paper entitled Anticipatory Governance for Responsible Innovation in Synthetic Biology. The policy paper examines how OECD member
(ResourceWise) Marine biofuels are often discussed at the fuel level with options including B24, B30, B100, UCOME, FAME, HVO, Bio-LNG, and Bio-methanol. But as the marine fuels market matures, a more important question may increasingly sit one step upstream: What feedstock is
(Korea Shipping Association (Google Translation)) Establishing a low-carbon ship fuel supply chain -- On July 2, the Korea Quality Foundation held the ISCC-EU Trader certification award ceremony. The Korea Shipping Association (KSA, Chairman Lee Chae-ik ) announced that it has finally obtained the
(Peninsula) As regulations evolve, new commercial pathways are emerging. -- As the first FuelEU Maritime compliance cycle gets underway, the industry is entering a new phase of both complexity and opportunity. At Peninsula, recent developments highlight how regulatory change is not only reshaping
by Anuradha Raghu, Elizabeth Elkin, Rakesh Sharma and Eko Listiyorini (Bloomberg/MSN) Demand for biofuels has been growing in many parts of the world. Governments, particularly those in countries with big farming sectors, have viewed crop-based fuels as a way to support
(Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) This paper examines how OECD countries are adapting governance frameworks to support responsible innovation in synthetic biology. Using the OECD Framework for Anticipatory Governance of Emerging Technologies as an analytical lens, it reviews national strategies,
(Bioenergy International) Aligning with the UK's London Climate Action Week’s ambition to deliver an inclusive and resilient net-zero transition, circa 90 global industry leaders have called on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) to recognise the environmental and climate benefits of renewable
by Cassidy Walter (Successful Farming) • Oceangoing vessels over 5,000 gross tons make up 85% of global shipping CO2 emissions, according to the International Maritime Organization. The Renewable Fuels Association estimates capturing 5% of the fuel market for ships that size would
(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
(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 Dara-Abasi Ita (Forbes) ... On June 24, Groundwork BioAg, an Israeli bio-agriculture company, announced the first verified carbon credits issued under Verra's VM0042 standard on American farmland: 19,568 units, third-party verified by SCS Global Services, with buyers already signed. The issuance
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) While marine biofuel demand is scaling rapidly, actual deployment is bottlenecked by last-mile delivery logistics rather than fuel availability. Mature hubs like Singapore and Rotterdam possess the necessary certified bunker barges, segregated tankage, and ISO-compliant blend
by Dani Charles (Veriflux/Biobased Diesel Daily) If you utilize one of these properly, then you shouldn’t need the other two. -- Before this year’s Fastmarkets Biofuels and Feedstocks Americas 2026 conference in Chicago, Illinois, in early May, we ran a pre-event
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 Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In the UK, Ship and Bunker says KPI OceanConnect believes the shipping industry has largely failed to capitalize on increasingly competitive biofuel prices. Rising bunker fuel costs following the Iran conflict have narrowed the price gap
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.
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The dominance of ASTM D7566 is fracturing as regional authorities like EASA, China’s CAAC, and India’s DGCA establish independent sustainable aviation fuel specifications. This regulatory divergence forces producers to endure multiple independent qualification processes, imposing an
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,
(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,
(BIMCO) BIMCO has adopted a Biofuel Clause for Time Charter Parties to address legal and operational challenges as the use of low-carbon fuels in shipping increases. As the shipping industry decarbonises, regulatory frameworks reshape companies’ fuel strategies. The integration of biofuels into
(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,
by Jeslyn Lerh (Reuters) Some major shippers start eyeing ethanol in future fuels mix; Abundant supply, relatively low prices can support adoption; Compatible with existing methanol-capable ship engines Shippers including Maersk and mining giant Vale are turning to ethanol as a marine fuel to
(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
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Verification capacity is a binding deployment bottleneck for the bioeconomy. While fuel production scales exponentially, auditor accreditation and registry throughput scale linearly. Fragmented global certification regimes further strain this limited capacity by forcing duplicate audits on
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Over the coming weeks, we’ll continue adding observations, themes, contradictions, concerns, and emerging signals gathered through ongoing conversations across the bioeconomy community as we build toward ABLC Next 2026. The purpose is to listen carefully as
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Commercialization has recurring topology. Across thousands of deployment stories, the same financing architectures, sequencing patterns, fragility signatures, and lender behaviors appear again and again. The Digest’s new next-generation Multi-Slide Guides are designed to map those hidden
(Greenhouse Gas Protocol) Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) has taken a significant step forward with the release of its Actions and Market Instruments (AMI) Phase 1 White Paper, opening a 60-day Request for Information (RFI) seeking stakeholder feedback on one of
by Elvis Ebikade (Bioleum/Green Air) There is a version of the SAF story that sounds like good news. SAF feedstocks – used cooking oil, tallow, animal fats – are sourced domestically, collected regionally, and priced by local supply and demand.
(EIA Bioenergy) Fast Pyrolysis and Hydrothermal Liquefaction are two thermochemical conversion routes that transform biomass into liquid intermediates, which require subsequent upgrading to meet fuel specifications. In fast pyrolysis, dry lignocellulosic biomass is rapidly heated in the absence of oxygen, producing pyrolysis
(IEA Bioenergy) The IEA Bioenergy Annual Report 2025 includes a special feature article on ‘BECCUS and Carbon Management: Status and Prospects’ prepared by Task 40 (Biobased Deployment & Carbon Management). It also features a report from the Executive Committee and a
(Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) Synthetic biology harnesses and redesigns biological systems to drive innovation across a broad range of sectors, including health, agriculture, and production. It is increasingly integrating with artificial intelligence tools like large language models and
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The III Biodiesel and Biojet Fuel (SAF) Forum: Technology and Innovation was held in São Paulo on May 13 and 14, 2026, promoted by the Ubrabio. The event provided an important space for dialogue
(Scan Global Logistics) Scan Global Logistics (SGL) and Hapag-Lloyd are strengthening their partnership to further reduce emissions in ocean freight. By expanding their collaboration and leveraging Hapag-Lloyd’s Ship Green solution and integrating it into the existing product portfolio of emission-reducing solutions
by P. Manoj (Economic Times Infra) The Japanese shipping major is exploring green fuel sourcing partnerships in India as dual-fuel vessel deployments gather pace. -- ... “We are in talks with Indian entities to source alternate fuels. There are 2-3 options we are looking
(Verdaxis/Biobased Diesel Daily) Green Marine Pte. Ltd. and MarinaChain Co. Ltd. announced May 12 the launch of Verdaxis, a new joint venture established to support shipping’s transition to low-carbon and alternative fuels through an artificial-intelligence (AI)-enabled digital platform. Launched April 22 and hosted in Singapore,
by Emily Tobler (Aviation Week) The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) released its Action and Market Instruments (AMI) Phase I white paper, alongside a request for information (RFI), which marks the first step in a multiyear process to provide clarity on how
(Biofuels Digest) The house lights dim. Conversations soften to a hum. In a ballroom a few blocks from the Capitol, the people who move the bioeconomy—scientists, financiers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs—lean forward. This is ABLC 2026, the long-anticipated turning point from
by Camila Souza Ramos (Valor International) Denmark’s Maersk, the world’s largest shipping company, has completed the first voyage of a ship powered 100% by ethanol. The operation took place in the first quarter and was “successful,” the company said in a statement
(U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council) The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) recently participated in a pair of ethanol conferences in Singapore highlighting the fuel’s applications in aviation, maritime and on-road transportation. USGBC Deputy Regional Director for Southeast Asia & Oceania
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Fuel remains mostly invisible until suddenly it isn’t. That is the strange thing about oil markets. They create what might be called a parallax of price. In astronomy, parallax describes how an object appears to shift
by Leon Stille (OilPrice.com) Updated mass balance rules from International Sustainability and Carbon Certification are tightening how biomethane is traded; Biomethane is becoming central to Europe’s renewable fuels system; The impact is financial as much as regulatory—projects and trading structures must be robust and
(Fratelli Cosulich) Just two months after the launch of the first vessel in this new series, Lucia Cosulich took to the water on 2 May 2026, marking another step forward in Fratelli Cosulich’s Marine Energy Unit commitment to alternative marine fuels
by Mike Schuler (gCaptain) The International Maritime Organization has kept its landmark shipping climate framework alive following a week of high-stakes negotiations in London, setting up a decisive endgame later this year after deep divisions again blocked a final deal. The outcome
by Alan Baldwin (Reuters) FIA president says switch could happen by 2030; Current V6 hybrid engines criticized for complexity and cost; V8s favoured for sound, simplicity, and popularity -- Formula One will switch from its current V6 hybrid engines to louder and simpler V8s
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Molecule Group is rallying support for the COP31 “Belém 4X” pledge to quadruple sustainable fuel use by 2035. A major newsworthy hurdle is the lack of endorsement from key economies, notably the U.S. and China.
The Iran War is already reshaping global energy markets. But what could it mean for biofuels? Join ResourceWise’s Matthew Stone, VP of Business Development and Low-Carbon Fuels, for a live Q2 2026 Biofuels Market Update exploring the conflict’s implications for
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The USDA outlines shifting dynamics in the biofuel sector, highlighting the surge in fats, oils, and greases for renewable diesel production over traditional Midwestern biodiesel. A major newsworthy conflict centers on international carbon accounting: CORSIA’s risk
(Korea Herald) Biofuel firm's Vietnam foothold sets stage for sustainable aviation fuel opportunity -- The future of aviation fuel may turn less on how it is produced than on how its raw materials are collected, according to ReFeed CEO Lee Chung-ho. The company
by Ana Mano (Bloomberg) Brazil said its corn ethanol passed a significant regulatory step from the International Maritime Organization, giving the country an edge against the US and other competitors in the race to provide biofuels for ocean vessel transportation.
(Bloomberg/The Straits Times) Demand for biofuels has been growing in many parts of the world. Governments, particularly those in countries with big farming sectors, have viewed crop-based fuels as a way to support domestic agriculture, cut transport fossil fuel emissions and
by Sara Schonhardt, Martina Sapio, Charlie Cooper (Politico Pro Climatewire) The Trump administration has been circulating flyers at this week’s gathering of the International Maritime Organization. -- The United States is continuing its efforts to scupper a global carbon tax on shipping
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) GBA negotiates SAF corridors for standardization; Methanol emerges as near-term marine fuel solution; 2G ethanol shifts focus from road to SAF feedstock The Global Biofuels Alliance is in active negotiations with the governments across the world to establish a sustainable
(Xinhua) Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain supported at 4,500 ringgit (1,133 U.S. dollars) per ton in the near term, driven by expanding biodiesel demand, potential El Nino conditions and ongoing geopolitical risks affecting global energy markets, the
by Máximo Torero Cullen (U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization/Business Bhutan) Nine out of ten ships that once passed through the Strait of Hormuz are not going anywhere. The consequences are already shaping Asia’s next harvest and the one after that. The disruption
(Wärtsilä) Technology group Wärtsilä announces that its 4‑stroke engine solution for ammonia fuel now offers a higher power rating. As part of the company’s ongoing development of ammonia‑fuelled engine solutions, the upgrade to the Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia engine raises output to
by Helen Massy-Beresford (Aviation Week) Europe’s sustainable aviation fuel industry might be at a turning point. Key environmental legislation for aviation is in the spotlight against the backdrop of the Iran conflict and the related fuel crisis, which could be a
by Sara Schonhardt (Politico) The gathering in Colombia marks a breakaway effort to accelerate climate action after years of plodding progress under the United Nations. Colombia's environmental minister, Irene Vélez Torres, will help lead a climate conference that stems from frustration
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Ahead of the upcoming meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee next week, the American Biofuels Maritime Initiative (ABMI) is calling on U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to support a central role for American-made biofuels
(RINA) SRC’s Methanol Superstorage paves the way for wider methanol adoption in ship fuel systems with enhanced safety and efficiency -- Methanol is rapidly gaining traction as a next-generation marine fuel, particularly in light of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Net Zero ambition
by Joe Lo (Climate Home News) While divisions remain over the international shipping’s Net Zero Framework, the US’s main threat may now have been partly neutered -- A recent US court ruling restricting President Trump’s ability to impose sweeping tariffs has improved
by Mohammad Abul Azad (World Bank ... Blogs) Biofuels derived from agricultural crops can help reduce exposure to oil shocks, linking energy security with rural production and transport systems. -- Recent military conflict in the Middle East have once again reminded the
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels Alliance America welcomes the approval of the latest revision to ASTM D396, the standard specification for fuel oils, which now includes new grades for biodiesel blends containing 21% to 50% biodiesel by volume (B21-B50). The
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... A new report from Energy Vision — The Future of Shipping: Cleaner Fuel Options for the Maritime Sector — lays out just how quickly the system is beginning to reorganize itself, and how much of that transition
(NGO Energy Vision/PR Newswire) The case for adopting lower-carbon alternative maritime shipping fuels is strong and getting stronger, according to a report released today by the NGO Energy Vision: The Future of Shipping: Cleaner Fuel Options for the Maritime Sector. Low-carbon alternatives cost
by Nigel Hunt and May Angel (Reuters) Asian countries seeking to use more biofuels since onset of war; Biofuels can help ease fuel prices, reduce import dependency; Crude oil up 30% since war started, key biofuel input corn up 5% ... The conflict has
by Laura Carvalho (Open Society Foundations/Bangkok Post) The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered what the International Monetary Fund calls a "global yet asymmetric" rupture, disrupting the flow of roughly one-quarter of oil, one-fifth of liquefied natural gas,
(Lomar Shipping) Climate technology company Bennu Climate and maritime innovation venture catalyst lomarlabs have launched the first extended at-sea trial of a system designed to remove methane during normal ship operations. The 12-month pilot on a Lomar supramax (57,000-dwt) bulk carrier will test Bennu’s compact device that permanently
(ResourceWise) The bio-bunkering market is entering a new phase: one shaped not just by decarbonization targets and fuel innovation, but by geopolitical disruption. ... According to the report’s (Bio-Bunkering At a Glance: March 2026) March data, bio-bunker prices surged sharply following the Iran
by George Hale (SAF Magazine) The aviation and maritime industries have both set ambitious decarbonization goals for the coming decades, and their growing reliance on fuels derived from biological feedstocks is bringing new overlap—and potential competition—into focus. As aviation works to
by John May (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Executive Summary: The global maritime industry stands at an inflection point. Responsible for approximately 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions — equivalent to the total annual output of Japan — international shipping faces unprecedented regulatory,
(Plains Producer) A new report has highlighted the key role canola could play as a biofuel in future energy transition and fuel security for Australia. The report, ‘Fuelling the future: How the new biofuel demand wave could reshape Australia’s canola sector’, by
(EXMAR) EXMAR marks a landmark milestone with the namings of the world’s first ocean-going ammonia dual fuel mid-size gas carriers (MGC), the culmination of a joint development program initiated more than three and a half years ago with HD Hyundai. The 46,000
(Lloyd's Register) LNG remains the most mature and immediately deployable alternative fuel available to the cruise sector as global and regional emissions rules tighten. -- Lloyd’s Register (LR) has published the latest report in its award-winning Fuel for Thought research series, examining the role of liquefied
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) PNNL highlights that while marine biofuels are widely available, they lack systematic tracking. A critical “data gap” exists between reported bunker sales and IMO fuel consumption reports, with discrepancies reaching hundreds of kilo-tonnes. While LNG bunkering shows explosive
by Zoltán Szabó (Climate Ethanol Alliance/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The global maritime sector is massive. Its annual fuel consumption is roughly three times larger than global ethanol production. But today, virtually no renewable fuels are used in maritime. That could change if the
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