(ChiniMandi) Labor officials from Brazil’s Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE) have rescued 586 workers from slave-like conditions at a construction site for an ethanol plant in Porto Alegre do Norte, Mato Grosso. The operation, conducted by the Mobile Inspection Task
by John Snyder (Riviera) Biodiesel can be used as a drop-in fuel to reduce GHG emissions, but questions remain around its price, supply, availability and impact on onboard components -- While biofuels are expensive and contain carbon, they offer an immediate solution
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Biofuels claiming 27% of vegetable oil production by 2030; Aviation SAF competing for same waste oils as road transport; Advanced feedstocks still niche despite policy support -- EU and US waste oil imports have surged twentyfold since 2020, intensifying pressure
(Qair) Independent renewable energy company Qair announces the successful financing of its renewable hydrogen ecosystem in Occitanie, France. This landmark €55 million financing, secured in partnership with Crédit Agricole and Bpifrance, will support the pending construction of the Hyd’Occ H2 production facility in
(Bioenergy Insight) BP has the potential to develop at least nine biomethane projects in Brazil, according to company president Andres Guevara de la Vega, reports Argus Media. Speaking at a British Chamber of Commerce event in Rio de Janeiro, de la Vega said
by Roberto Samora (Reuters/WHTC) Brazil may not be able to raise the mandatory biodiesel mix in diesel to 16% from 15% within a government-set deadline of March 2026, an official from the Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy said on Monday. Marlon Arraes,
(Autoini) Explore ethanol fuel blends and their effects on engines, efficiency, and global adoption. -- Ethanol mix gasoline is becoming more common worldwide as countries aim to cut emissions and reduce oil dependence. Blended fuels such as E5, E10, E20, and E85 are already widely
(ANI/Financial Express) Puri, on Saturday, said that both parties discussed Indian investment in oil and gas sector in Brazil. -- Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri held talks with Special Advisor to the President of Brazil Celso Luis Nunes Amorim and
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Rotterdam’s three cancelled projects weren’t just bad luck — they were dinosaurs lumbering in a league that has gone small-ball. The Rotterdam Regulars vs the Brussels Bureaucrats has given way to a new style of
(Petrobras/Bnamericas) Petrobras and Amazon Brazil have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore possibilities of collaboration in advancing the development and implementation of low-carbon fuel solutions in logistics activities in Brazil. The MOU sets guidelines to identify opportunities that
(Agência FAPESP) – The Research Center for Greenhouse Gas Innovation (RCGI) is finalizing a research project that proposes an innovative solution for identifying fermentation contaminants. This solution has the potential to reduce efficiency losses in ethanol production. The technology can
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) India's ethanol surplus could support aviation decarbonization; Regulatory uncertainty around sugarcane feedstocks hinders SAF scaling; Addressing feedstock policy, certification key to unlocking AtJ potential India could leverage its abundant ethanol surplus to support international aviation decarbonization, but regulatory uncertainty
by Amy Yee (Chicago Sun Times) Eco-friendly biodiesel made from refined soybean oil boosts Illinois, the country’s largest producer of the crop. --- ... About 80 (Chicago) park district vehicles are fueled by biodiesel blends made from refined soybean oil. That’s
(Government of Brazil (Google Translation)) Partnership was signed after a meeting between Minister Marina Silva and Governor Gavin Newson in New York -- The governments of Brazil and the US state of California formalized a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday (23/9) to
by David Carpintero (ePURE/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... While economic and political uncertainty seem to have become the new normal on the global stage, there are still some ways that ethanol producers everywhere could take advantage of opportunities created by the right
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Ethanol producers’ data often ends up divided between departments, making it hard for production and lab teams to compare notes. Process information streaming from the plant’s distributed control system (DCS) and the intermittent test results
(Sustainabile Aviation Buyers Alliance) Today (September 22, 2025), the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA) announced a new initiative to enable COP30 attendees to support the clean energy transition and address emissions from their air travel to and from the UN-hosted climate
(Brazil's Ministry of Mines and Energy/Biobased Diesel Daily) Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy opened a public-comment period Sept. 11, public consultation No. 197, which addresses the eighth cycle of annual decarbonization targets of the National Biofuels Policy (RenovaBio). The period runs
by Kate Abnett and Makini Brice (Reuters) EU delays law again, citing IT system concerns; U.S. and other major trade partners have opposed the law; Law aims to curb global deforestation linked to EU consumption; Environmental campaigners criticise delay The European Union will delay launching
(Sustainable Agribusiness Forum) At the end of last year, IEA Bioenergy developed a report on biogas and biomethane production, the use of biogas and other anaerobic digestion products, political and financial conditions, as well as innovative projects in the member countries of the
(Vast Infraestrutura) Last Monday, September 8th, Vast Infraestrutura and OceanPact carried out a hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) supply operation at the TLA. The initiative is part of the partnership signed in May between the companies to promote the use of biofuels
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) continues to expand worldwide. Data from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), as of the end of August, indicate that if all 472 announced production
(World Bank) The World Bank Board of Directors approved a new operation to support the green hydrogen strategy of Companhia de Desenvolvimento do Complexo Industrial e Portuário do Pecém (Pecém Industrial and Port Complex Company – CIPP) and the Government of Ceará.
by Fernando C. Hernandez (Journal of Petroleum Technology) With Brazil enacting South America’s first carbon capture and storage (CCS) law, this article examines the technical and regulatory architecture required to scale CCS deployment and provides exclusive insight into Brazil’s accelerating CCS landscape. The
(Brazil Ministry of Mines and Energy (Google Translation)) The document presents projections on the supply and demand of biofuels in Brazil, in a scenario of strengthening the fair and inclusive energy transition. -- This Monday (09/08), the Biofuels Offer Notebook was launched , an
by Holly Jessen (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The federal regulation that requires ethanol producers to blend a small amount of denaturant with their pure biofuel prior to shipping has been in place for more than a hundred years and is deeply entrenched
by Chris Bennett (AgWeb) ... On Sept. 2, 2025, a telltale farm meeting went nuclear. Field representatives from the offices of Sen. Tom Cotton, Sen. John Boozman and Rep. Rick Crawford, along with a rep sent by Gov. Sarah Sanders, initially
by Minh Hue (The Investor) Le Xuan Huyen, deputy CEO of Petrovietnam, together with representatives from the state-owned group's member units, last week met with representatives of Brazil’s leading ethanol producer FS in Hanoi to discuss cooperation in biofuel production. At the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... That’s where Utility Global appears out of the fog, built like a runner for the long race. The company’s edge begins with technology — its eXERO™ platform, a way to produce hydrogen from off-gases and water without
by Michelle Rook (AgWeb) Steve Censky, CEO of the American Soybean Association says, “China imports more soybeans than the rest of the world combined and so you can’t make up the loss of the China market by gaining a little bit
by Caitlin Scheresky (SAF Magazine) On June 9-11, industry experts in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), renewable diesel and biodiesel convened in Omaha, Nebraska, for the 2025 Sustainable Fuels Summit. SFS’s nine breakout panels across the three-day conference explored various angles within the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... “Inert. Non-flammable. Abundant. Heated to twelve hundred degrees by resistive coils, or by scavenging waste heat from processes already in motion. They hold fire for days, losing less than a tenth of a percent per
(Vast Infrastructure) The TLA has been operating since October 2024 under the management of Vast Infraestrutura, providing port support services as well as the transshipment and supply of marine gas oil (MGO) and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). With the construction of the
by Rafael Gregorio (The AgriBiz) The Japanese conglomerate is considering becoming the third partner in the energy company, alongside Cosan and Shell. The target investment amount would be R$10 billion. READ MORE Related articles Raizen Owners Said to Be in Talks to Sell
by Camila Souza Ramos, Nayara Figueiredo and Fernanda Pressinott (Valor International) A sweeping operation launched yesterday (August 28, 2025) by a task force of federal and state investigators accused members of the First Capital Command (PCC) criminal organization of acquiring farmland and
(Estadao Agro) The proposal will include a financing mechanism to facilitate the transition. -- The President of the Republic, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has ordered the Civil House and the Ministries of Finance, Mines and Energy (MME), and Environment and
(Bnamericas) Mexico’s government has signed an agreement with Brazil to help develop its emerging biofuels industry, as the two countries strengthen economic cooperation. On Wednesday, energy minister Luz Elena González Escobar and Brazil’s vice president Geraldo Alckmin signed a declaration of intent
(Petrobras (Google Translation)) A tender has been announced for the first package of contracts for the unit to be installed at RPBC (Cubatão, SP) -- Petrobras has initiated the contracting process to build the first plant dedicated to the production of BioQAV (or SBC,
by Emiliano Bellini (PV Magazine) Brazilian scientists have investigated the potential of agrivoltaics on sugarcane fields and have found this combination may provide benefits in terms of both agricultural and electricity yield. Their results showed that under certain conditions the sugarcane yield
(Bio Clean Energy/Access Newswire) John Kaweske founder of Bio Clean Energy SA has filed a civil RICO action in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York Case # 25CV 6588 seeking approximately one billion dollars in
by Fábio Couto (International Valor) State-run oil company to supply locally made sustainable aviation fuel and explore new technologies -- Petrobras is preparing to launch production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a key component of its renewable energy portfolio. The state-controlled company
Building a new commercial ecosystem for biofuels, feedstocks, and carbon markets in Latin America -- Latin America is fast becoming a critical player in the global energy transition, with Brazil leading the charge through progressive regulation, surging SAF demand, and decarbonisation
by Gabriel Araujo and Fernando Cardoso (Reuters) Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras is considering an investment in sugar and ethanol producer Raizen (RAIZ4.SA), opens new tab as a way to re-enter the ethanol market, local newspaper O Globo reported on Saturday, citing sources. Petrobras
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The evolving regulatory landscape, including global SAF mandates (e.g., India’s 1% by 2025, UK’s 10% by 2030), is driving SAF development. Key challenges are high cost (1.5-6x conventional fuel), scaling production, infrastructure, and sustainable feedstock. ICARUS
(Cemvita/Business Wire) -Cemvita, the U.S.-based industrial biotechnology company, signed today an engagement agreement with Invest RS, formalizing its plan to build a facility in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, for the production of FermOil™. This sustainable oil will be used as
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) International SAF markets are heavily reliant on HEFA (85% future volume), but need diversification due to feedstock limits. Strong global policies and mandates are emerging (e.g., EU’s ReFuelEU, UK’s 10% by 2030, US’s 3 billion gallons by 2030). Despite
by Dayanne Sousa (Bloomberg) ... Selling large volumes of ethanol as feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, had long been a dream of Brazilian producers, who churn out more of the biofuel than almost anyone else. To achieve that, officials invested heavily in
by Thanos Pappas (Car Scoops) The plug-in hybrid powertrain of this Prius prototype can run on both ethanol and gasoline -- The Prius PHEV flex fuel prototype offers a new approach to vehicle decarbonization. It pairs plug-in hybrid technology with an engine that can
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Brazil is emerging as a significant SAF producer, leveraging its abundant renewable resources through a strong government-university-industry synergy. The SENAI Innovation Institute for Renewable Energies (ISI-ER) is a key player, focusing on scaling up SAF production via Fischer-Tropsch (FT) synthesis and
(Embrapa (Google translation)) - Public-private partnership tests Agave tequilana as a new source of ethanol in three pilot areas in the semi-arid regions of Bahia and Paraíba. - Drought-resistant species can boost the bioeconomy and energy transition in the Northeast and
by Roberto Samora (Reuters/Successful Farming) Brazil’s Grupo Potencial will invest 2 billion reais ($392.9 million) to build a corn ethanol plant in Lapa, Parana state, as part of a plan to develop the world’s largest biofuels complex, Vice President Carlos Eduardo
by Camila Souza Ramos (International Valor) To offload surplus, Trump adds product to trade deals with U.K. and Japan -- To find markets for the surplus and curb a price drop of nearly 20% in two years, Washington has included the corn-based
(Allied Market Research/EIN Newswire) ... The ethanol car market refers to the segment of the automotive industry that utilizes ethanol-based fuels, such as E85 or flex-fuel, as a primary energy source. Ethanol cars are designed or modified to run on higher
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Indian ag exports, biofuels, refined fuels face among highest US trade barriers; Exports of plant proteins, animal feed additives to face steep pricing pressure; Tariff to apply to all Indian goods entering US in 21
Nasdaq/Globe Newswire/MENAFN) The Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV) market is projected to grow from USD 68.2 billion in 2025 to USD 115.8 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 6.1%. Driven by environmental concerns, government incentives, and advancements in ethanol-blended fuels, the
(The Yomiuri Shimbun/Japan News) The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry and other entities plans to establish a “sustainable fuel ministerial meeting” to discuss the expansion of the use of fuels such as hydrogen with other countries, and to hold its first
(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
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... But step inside the real hydrogen economy, and it looks nothing like that. It’s jagged. It’s fractal. It’s a collection of breakthroughs, retreats, and strange alliances—exactly what you’d expect from an emerging system battling entropy, improvising
(White House) ADDRESSING A NATIONAL EMERGENCY: Today (July 30, 2025), President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order implementing an additional 40% tariff on Brazil, bringing the total tariff amount to 50%, to deal with recent policies, practices, and actions by the
(Rede Braseleira de Bioquerosene (RBQAV) (Google Translation)) Brazil needs to accelerate policies, innovation and industrial integration to meet mandatory SAF targets from 2027 onwards Starting in 2027, Brazil has a mandate from the Fuel of the Future Law, which imposes gradual targets
(Globo Rural (Google Translation)) Brazil currently has the capacity to crush more than 100 million tons of soybeans and produce enough oil to meet the 20% biodiesel blend requirement (B20). "If Brazil wants, it can produce B20 today. It has soybeans and it has industry. The issue
by Dipak K Dash (Times of India)After achieving 20% ethanol blending in petrol, the govt is likely to increase the target to 27% — and call the new blend E27. READ MORE Related articles India plans E27 ethanol fuel blend as push for alternative fuels
by Will Wetzel (Spectroscopy) A new bibliometric study published in Infrared Physics & Technology highlights the growing global impact of near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy in biofuel research, revealing key trends, contributors, and future directions for advancing sustainable energy solutions. -- A recently published
by Jenna Bloxom* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The Energy Projects Conference & Expo 2025 was billed as “the largest event globally for professionals working on major energy projects” with an estimated 10,000+ attendees across the diverse energy spectrum uniting for “6 leading
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Japan reduces 25% tariff on US imports to 15%, opening markets; The deal boosts US agricultural exports to Japan, a vital trading partner; Improved market access may drive 5%-10% gains in US agricultural and protein exp ... The announcement via
by Tyne Morgan (AgWeb) As soybean exports face increasing uncertainty, the United Soybean Board says it’s focused on drumming up more domestic demand. -- ... In addition to $10 soybeans, tariffs are hanging over the export outlook — an important factor considering
Join industry leaders in exploring South America’s role in the evolving global biofuel feedstocks and animal feed markets. This comprehensive one-day event offers expert analysis, networking opportunities, and actionable insights across the agricultural value chain. Comprehensive Coverage From feedstocks to feed, get
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Biofuels Digest) The only way to ensure the long term health of the biofuel (RFS) program is with more biofuels. That is because the construct of the RFS allows RINS and SREs to eat away at
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The growing importance of low-emission hydrogen in the global energy transition has driven a series of regulatory and diplomatic initiatives aimed at standardizing the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission criteria associated with its production. Among
by Sonali Mukherjee (Outlook Planet) Georgia’s $200 Mn ethanol-to-jet fuel plant to start by September despite limited tax credits and high production costs -- LanzaJet announced that its factory, first one designed to make green jet fuel from ethanol is expected to
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) on June 10 introduced an action plan to introduce E10 and E20 gasoline blends, according to a report filed with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service’s Global Agricultural
(Office of U.S. Trade Representative) Today (July 15, 2025), the Office of the United States Trade Representative initiated an investigation of Brazil under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The investigation will seek to determine whether acts, policies, and
(Petrobras/Biobased Diesel Daily) ... The project also includes a dedicated biobased jet-fuel plant at the Boaventura Complex, with a production capacity of 19,000 bpd of renewable fuels—hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)—and two gas-fired power plants at the
by Jayanty Nada Shofa (Jakarta Globe) Brazil is looking to bring the world’s largest palm oil producer Indonesia onto the Global Biofuels Alliance, a group of countries that seeks to bump up the uptake of sustainable biofuels. Biofuels took the center stage when Brazilian
by D. Garcia (EcoNews) ... The world’s largest carmaker, Stellantis, operating under the 14 brands, which include Fiat, Peugeot, and Jeep – has, in a recent statement, revealed it will invest $6 billion into the South American market to build a
by Madhav Dhakal (Katmandu Post) Our dependence on fossil fuels is a heavy strain on the nation’s foreign exchange reserves. -- The role of biofuel has become critical in energy transformation, with increased international action to address climate change and to provide sustainable energy
(Finanças Verdes (Google translation)) British startup Bluemethane has installed its first production-scale methane capture unit in partnership with ReGenEarth at a biogas plant . -- The technology aims to recover residual methane present in the digestate or post-processing sludge from anaerobic digesters , which would normally be released
(do Caminhoneiro (Google translation)) Volvo Penta is launching the G13 in Brazil, its first engine powered by biogas, biomethane or NGV (Vehicle Natural Gas), for high-performance electric generators. It is the ideal alternative for rural properties that produce their own biogas
by Oliver Griffin and Ricardo Brito (Reuters) Ethanol blend raised 3% to 30%, biodiesel up 1% to 15% from August; Brazil to be gasoline self-sufficient for first time in 15 years - minister; Industry lobbies cheer move Brazil's National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) on Wednesday
by Allison Lampert and Oliver Griffin (Reuters) Global aviation sector strives for net zero emissions by 2050; Sustainable aviation fuel made from ethanol seen as one option; Brazil ethanol producers fear US interference in UN's SAF rules -- The U.S. is
(World Biogas Association) Landmark partnership unveiled on World Environment Day will accelerate biogas development and energy transition in Brazil’s most industrialised state The World Biogas Association (WBA) has signed a historic agreement with the Brazilian State Government of São Paulo, launching a strategic partnership to
(FGV Energia) Initiative transforms environmental liabilities into economic value, boosts the bioeconomy, and strengthens riverside communities in the Amazon -- An innovative project will transform fishing waste in the Amazon Legal into sources of clean energy and products that strengthen the local
(Vale) Cummins testing QSK60 engine in new advanced low-carbon fuel test cells at Seymour Engine Plant with field trials slated for 2026 -- Vale announces that its partner Cummins Inc. has started the successful commissioning of a new ethanol fuel test cell,
by Tina Casey (Triple Pundit) Sustainable aviation fuel accounted for less than 0.15 percent of total fuel used among 77 leading airlines last year, but new supplies could soon change that. -- ... Bio-based sustainable aviation fuel offers the potential for
by Cole Martin and Matthew Cope (Argus Media) Proposed changes to a US clean fuel tax credit may be a boon for farmers, but a future where ethanol is a major ingredient in jet fuel remains far off. The massive Republican budget bill
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo, Giovana Moreira Rodrigues and Lais Forti Thomaz (Brazilian Journal of International Relations) This article examines the implications of the European Green Deal and the REPowerEU program on Brazil-European Union bilateral relations in the sustainable fuels sector from 2019
by Vitor Pistoia (The Land) The global oilseed market is undergoing a period of transformation influenced by a combination of strong production figures, evolving trade patterns and significant policy shifts. ... The abundance of soybeans is exerting downward pressure on global oilseed prices,
by Yves Helven (Global Fleet) ... A recent Nikkei Asia report reveals that Japanese automakers led by Toyota have opened a bioethanol facility in Fukushima, aiming to slash the carbon footprint of conventional engines with a new kind of “better biofuel”. The technological
(São Paulo Research Foundation/SciTechDaily) The natural protein, known as CelOCE, was developed at the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials and is ready for immediate integration into industrial processes. Breaking down plant material into usable fuel has long been one
by Jim Giles (Trellis) A supply shortfall is the major cause of a four-fold increase in the price of credits that airlines can use to comply with international regulations. -- Only one project has issued credits that airlines can use to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation summarizes the key information presented by Artur Yabe Milanez regarding the BNDES’s Public Call for investments in sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and low-carbon shipping fuels. The initiative, launched in August 2024 with an initial
(Shell) For the third year, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES is lowering emissions by 60% as the first US-based motorsports series to power racing with Shell’s 100% renewable race fuel.* -- Back-to-Back Wins in 2024 -- It was truly a historic moment as one of
by Sean Mowbray (Mongabay) Macaúba, a palm tree found across the Americas, is tipped as a new biofuel feedstock to decarbonize transport and aviation. The macaúba palm produces an oil when highly refined that can be made into renewable diesel and
(International Energy Agency (IEA)) The IEA recently convened a workshop on sustainable fuels, bringing together more than 80 experts from governments, industry, international organizations and civil society to discuss how to support their adoption around the world. The event on 29 April,
SAVE THE DATE Molecule Forum brings together leaders from sustainable fuels, chemicals and materials industries to discuss the barriers that are preventing cross-sector and international energy deals and market acceleration. Morning presentations explore specific barriers and offer tangible solutions and recommendations.
(Unilever Allimentos adn CJ Selecta) Entitled Renova Terra and with the goal of implementing regenerative agriculture practices in 45 thousand hectares by 2030, the project seeks to transform agricultural practices in soy production in the Cerrado, strengthen sustainable chains and
(Agência FAPESP*) The University of São Paulo (USP) is testing the world’s first experimental station dedicated to the production of renewable hydrogen from ethanol. The project, carried out by the Research Center for Greenhouse Gas Innovation (RCGI), represents a milestone
by Andrea Kent (Renewable Industries Canada/Ethanol Producer Magazine) This column is being written immediately after Canada’s federal election. The Liberals have secured a historic fourth term while Conservatives reached their highest vote count in 40 years. Yet, amid this, one of
(The Japan News/The Yomiuri Shimbun) The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry will from fiscal 2028 introduce a car fuel partly mixed with biofuels made from corn, sugarcane and other biomass. The fuel, which would mix gasoline with up to 10% biofuels, will
(World Energy News) Sugarcane processors are watching the gap in price between sugar and biofuels and may start producing more of it if the sugar prices fall further and the oil prices recover from their recent lows. -- A major discussion
by Harrison Minihane (Travel Radar) The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) warned on May 15 that a shortage of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could increase airfares and restrict travel options. ... China however requires airlines to be using a 15% SAF blend by
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Sam Lehr from Molecule Group discussed connecting the Bio-based, Synthetic, and Hydrogen-based Fuels, Chemicals and Materials industries. Key takeaways include engaging in global dialogues and policy advocacy, representing industry to bodies like COP30, G7, and G20.
(The Slovak Spectator) Investments in India, Brazil announced. Just 18 years ago, the Slovak company Envien Group began producing bioethanol. Over the years, it expanded into Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Switzerland, and Croatia—becoming a key player in the Central European biofuel market. Now,
by José Tadeu Arantes (FAPESP/Phys.Org) The deconstruction of cellulose is essential for the conversion of biomass into fuels and chemicals. But cellulose, the most abundant renewable polymer on the planet, is extremely recalcitrant to biological depolymerization. Although composed entirely of glucose
by Sara Kosmajac (Offshore Energy) Denmark-based maritime transportation player Norden has completed its inaugural biofuel voyage out of the United States, marking the next step in the company’s ambition of supporting a wider application of this clean energy source in
(National Congress of Women in Agribusiness) Decoration reaches its 8th edition and recognizes highlights in the categories Rural Producer and Science and Research -- The National Congress of Women in Agribusiness (CNMA) will once again be the stage for inspiring stories at
The Brazilian Union of Biodiesel and Biokerosene – Ubrabio presents the II Biodiesel and Biokerosene Forum – Technology and Innovation , which will be held on May 14th and 15th at Fenagra , the International Agroindustry Fair, in São Paulo, in the Anhembi District . With the aim of
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... These are the stories that matter in the long-haul, but they don’t always come gift-wrapped with a PR Newswire bow. ... 1. Simplifyber: $12M Series A for Biomaterials in Apparel ... In Plain Language: Wearing bio-based clothing every day is
(UkAgroConsult/S&P Global) Brazil’s booming corn ethanol industry is driving a surge in dried distillers grains with solubles production, and producers — especially in Mato Grosso state — are teaming up with local authorities to open new international markets, with a major
(Grunner Energia/EAE Maquinas (Google Translation)) The company also has new features in its after-sales structure and strengthens its partnership with Michelin, which nationalized the manufacture of the tire used in Smart Machines. New ATR E has a unique ethanol engine. During Agrishow 2025 , one
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The international transport sector, encompassing both aviation and maritime shipping, accounts for a significant share of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) suggests aviation, in 2023, was
(bnamericas/ABiogás (machine translation)) Starting this year, the National Climate Change Fund (FNMC) will start financing the acquisition of heavy-duty vehicles powered by biomethane, as well as the replacement of diesel engines with versions compatible with the renewable fuel. The measure is
(European Commission) Today (April 14, 2025), the Commission is providing further simplifications and reducing the administrative burden to facilitate the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). In this context, it has published new guidance documents in view of the Regulation's entry into
by Corey Lavinsky (S&P Global) ... The absence of Renewable Fuel Standard pathways for making jet fuel from corn ethanol is one hurdle slowing down progress. Unfavorable math involving the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit is another. ATJ is one of several
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Brazilian mining company Vale and compatriot oil and gas giant Petrobras have formed a commercial partnership to test a biofuel blend with 24% second-generation biodiesel on a Vale-chartered ship. -- As part of this partnership, the
(MASH Makes) Global shipping company DS NORDEN and renewable energy company MASH Makes have successfully completed the world’s first commercial vessel trial using biofuel produced from a carbon-negative process. The vessel operated on a roundtrip voyage from Singapore to Brazil, successfully
(GEOMIT) GEOMIT and CMAA Sign MOU to Develop Biogas and Biomethane Projects from Sugarcane Residues -- GEOMIT and Companhia Mineira de Açúcar e Álcool (CMAA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop commercial-scale biogas and biomethane projects from
(Bnamericas) Investments in ethanol production in Brazil are expected to reach approximately 39.5bn reais (US$6.7bn) between now and end-2034, increasing installed capacity by over 10Bl (billion liters), according to federal energy research company EPE. During the 10-year period, total ethanol capacity is
by Anne C. Mulkern (Politico Pro Climatewire) A new report says 20 governments are creating or considering establishing carbon markets, including India, Turkey and Vietnam. -- Carbon pricing systems aimed at reducing emissions are expanding rapidly worldwide as nations look to meet
by Kim Chipman (Bloomberg/MSN) ... “If this tariff holds true on ethanol imports, the result is a higher cost SAF product that we are making in the US,” LanzaJet Chief Executive Officer Jimmy Samartzis said in an interview, referring to a
(Unicamp) Integrated into Nipe, the complex was installed in an area of 6 thousand square meters -- The Bioenergy Research Laboratory (Labioen), a research complex focused on innovation in the bioenergy and biomaterials sector, has just started operating at Unicamp. Labioen is
By Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Surging biodiesel production in Brazil tightens global vegetable oil markets; Palm oil output projected to edge up, but export availability expected to shrink; Global oilseed market undergoing significant shifts -- Surging biodiesel production in Brazil is diverting soybean
by Joana Colussi, Gary Schnitkey, and Nick Paulson (farmdoc daily) While much of Brazil’s growing grain production has typically been destined for exports, the trajectory is shifting for corn. The country is using more of its corn for feed and fuel, pushing
by Tom Polansek (Reuters) US sorghum exports to China drop 95% in early 2025; US sorghum plantings to rise 4% in 2025 to a two-year high; Farmers face lower prices, high inventories due to trade war; Some farmers switch to corn; others hope
(U.S. Grains Council) U.S. ethanol exports have crossed the one-billion-gallon threshold halfway through Marketing Year (MY) 2024/2025, a 27 percent increase from the same period in MY 2023/2024, according to new information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The sharp rise in
Creating the roadmap for Latin America’s Carbon Market growth -- Latin Americas' first dedicated commercial carbon markets event focused on bringing together global carbon markets players to grow South America’s presence and support pre-COP policy discussions. The inaugural Argus Latin America Carbon
(Vast Infraestructura) The agreement includes studies for Vast to provide logistical infrastructure at the Açu Liquid Terminal and connect Be8 to fuel distributors and customers at the Port of Açu to foster this new market. Vast Infraestrutura and Be8, a leading biodiesel
(Tsubame BHB/PR Newswire) Tsubame BHB Co., Ltd. ("Tsubame BHB"), which is aiming for the social implementation and commercialization of distributed ammonia manufacturing plants, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with ATVOS AGROINDUSTRIAL PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A in Brazil ("Atvos"), one of the leading biofuels
(Cemvita/REMA/Business Wire) Cemvita, a leader in industrial biotechnology, is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with REMA, a renowned Brazilian research institution based in Florianópolis (research center affiliated with the Federal University of Santa Catarina / UFSC, develops environmental and technological
(Wärtsilä) Technology group Wärtsilä has partnered with Brazilian energy company Energetica Suape II S.A, majority owned by Grupo Econômico 4M, to conduct a world-first clean energy trial, which will see ethanol – a biofuel mainly produced from sugarcane – used to
(Be8/Biobased Diesel Daily) Brazilian biodiesel producer Be8 announced in April that it has just received certification from the California Air Resources Board for its biodiesel production pathway based on animal fats. According to Be8, its biodiesel facility in Passo Fundo, Rio Grande
(UCL Shipping and Oceans Research Group) A new study released today by UMAS and UCL Energy Institute Shipping and Oceans Research Group shows that poor access to funding and higher costs of capital in developing countries could almost double the prices
(Agencia INFRA (Google Translation)) The board of ANP (National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels) unanimously denied, on Thursday (27), the request of Sindicom (National Union of Fuel and Lubricant Distribution Companies) for the suspension of the 14% biodiesel mixture
by Carah Hart (Brownfiels Ag News) U.S. President Donald Trump says “kind, not full” retaliatory tariffs went into effect midnight for more than 50 trading partners, including China. ... The European Union has a 20 percent tariff and India has 26 percent tariff.
Creating a new commercial environment for biofuels growth across Latin America -- The Argus Biofuels & Feedstocks Latin America Conference returns to São Paulo, Brazil on 24-26 June 2025. This is your opportunity to dive into a new regulatory environment, understand
by Matthew J. Grassi (AgWeb/Farm Journal) Ford began phasing out its flex fuel engine options starting with 2024 model year F Series trucks. Missouri farmers are asking the auto giant to reverse that decision and get back on board with ethanol.
by David King Boison, Iddrisu Awudu Kasoa, and Sylvester Vuvor (MyJoyOnline) Africa stands at a critical crossroads of energy transformation, an era defined by both urgency and immense opportunity. Across the continent, rapid urbanization, population growth, and economic expansion have surged energy
by David King Boison, Awudu Iddrisu and Sylvester Vuvor (MyJoyOnline) Ghana, like many countries across sub-Saharan Africa, is at a critical crossroads in its energy transition journey. With increasing pressure to reduce fossil fuel dependence, enhance energy security, and meet international
by Cristian Favaro (Valor International) SAF is a key bet for reducing CO₂ emissions in the aviation sector -- Fuel distributor Vibra announced on Tuesday (March 25, 2025) that it has begun offering sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Brazil. The imported biofuel
(Wärtsilä) Technology group Wärtsilä has partnered with Brazilian energy company Energetica Suape II S.A, majority owned by Grupo Econômico 4M, to conduct a world-first clean energy trial, which will see ethanol – a biofuel mainly produced from sugarcane – used to
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins will be in Iowa Monday, March 31, with a full schedule that includes a visit to an ethanol plant. Secretary Rollins will start the day with at Elite Octane in Atlantic, Iowa,
(Atvos) Earthmoving work is expected to begin in April and operations are scheduled to begin at the end of 2026. -- Atvos has received the Installation License (LI) for the construction of its first biomethane plant. The new plant will be built
(Terragia/Business Wire) The startup expanded its leadership team with climate tech veteran Kristin Brief joining as CEO, Lee Lynd transitions to CTO. -- Terragia Biofuel, a technology startup aiming to drive the next generation of biofuels, today (March 28, 2025) announced
(Biuofuels International) US, EU and South American relations appear set for a decidedly ‘interesting’ 2025 as ‘drill, baby drill’ Donald Trump returns to the White House. From a Brazilian perspective everything seemed be going so well towards the end of last year
by Marcela Ayers (Reuters) Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Thursday his government expects lengthy tariff negotiations with the United States, and suggested they would include trade discussions involving sugar and ethanol. "As they are waging war with the entire world,
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) What is one of the best things about ABLC? The answer is heard repeatedly in hallway conversation with first-timers and veterans. It’s that this is a welcoming community of real, caring, dedicated people really doing
(Fábrica Carioca de Catalisadores/Petrobras) The refinery converted Eucalyptus biomass oil into various fuels -- The Riograndense Refinery (RPR) successfully performed the co-processing test of 5% biomass pyrolysis oil or bio-oil (non-food biomass raw material) with mineral load. In this way, the refinery,
(COAMO Agroindustrial Cooperativa/Business Wire) COAMO Agroindustrial Cooperativa, the largest agricultural cooperative in South America, has selected ICM Tecnologia em Biocombustíveis Ltda. (ICM) to provide professional services and equipment for a new dry-mill grain ethanol production facility at the COAMO industrial site
(S&P Global) Gasoline has lost market share in Northeast over past two years; Gasoline, hydrous ethanol sales higher on economic growth; January gasoline imports down 18% on year Ethanol sales in Northeast Brazil have increased due to consistently better pricing compared to gasoline over
by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak (Offshore Energy) Brazil and Norway have decided to establish a green shipping corridor between the two countries in an effort to contribute to zero-carbon emission targets in maritime transport. -- Silvio Costa Filho, the Minister of Ports and
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