(XCF Global) XCF Global, Inc. ("XCF") (Nasdaq:SAFX), a key player in decarbonizing the aviation industry through Sustainable Aviation Fuel ("SAF"), and FlyORO Technologies Pte. Ltd. ("FlyORO"), a global leader in digital modular blending solutions for SAF, today announced the signing of
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This project utilizes a predictive simulation framework employing LES/DNS and successfully ported models to NekRS (GPU-based) for a 10x speedup. Partners include ANL (PI), UIUC, Convergent Science Inc, and multiple National Labs. Accomplishments include validating ARC-M1
by Stephen Adeleye (KOGI Reports) The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has encouraged Nigerians to embrace the integration of Jatropha and Cassava for biogas production to strengthen energy security, create jobs, reduce waste, protect the environment, and drive rural economic growth. This
(Tallgrass) Mid America Agri Products/Wheatland (MAAPW) today announced the start of carbon dioxide capture at its Madrid, Nebraska, ethanol facility, with volumes to be transported on Tallgrass’ Trailblazer Pipeline for permanent sequestration in Wyoming. MAAPW: A Founder’s Vision Realized For MAAPW, becoming
by Grace Skavdahl (Wyoming Livestock Roundup) In a Sept. 17 edition of the North American Ag Spotlight podcast, hosted by Chrissy Wozniack, CoBank Farm Supply and Biofuels Lead Economist Jacqui Fatka offers her perspective on the shifting landscape of biofuels. Titled “How Biofuels are Changing
(DNV) Ammonia is gaining traction as a marine fuel, backed by regulatory progress, engine innovation and early fleet adoption. Due to high costs and infrastructure gaps, shipowners are advised to plan strategically when choosing the right future fuel. How far and
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) California Governor Gavin Newsom today (October 2, 2025) signed legislation that could help bring down the cost of gasoline in California, making way for lower cost 15 percent ethanol fuel (E15) to be made available for the first
(Bioenergy International) The European Biogas Association (EBA) has launched a comprehensive paper exploring the valorisation of biogenic carbon dioxide from the biogas sector, enabling the EU’s carbon strategy to reduce emissions and support a sustainable, low-carbon economy as a scalable and
(PowerCell Group) Order to supply fuel cell systems for two hydrogen-powered bulk carriers for GMI Rederi AS highlights the strong momentum of the Marine System 225 -- PowerCell, the world’s leading supplier of fuel cells for the marine market, has secured a
by Matt Ryan (AvWeb) Successful trials in Toulouse move Beyond Aero’s hydrogen-electric jet engine closer to certification. -- Beyond Aero has reached Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL6) for its hydrogen-electric propulsion system, marking an important milestone towards certification for the Toulouse-based developer. The
(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
(SRC) ClassNK grants Approval in Principle for Methanol Superstorage -- Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) has granted approval in principle (AiP) to SRC for Methanol Superstorage, the innovative tank design concept that uses a Sandwich Plate System (SPS) technology to almost double shipboard
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Technological advances include a 1500-bar High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) with 50% efficiency gain and high-flow injectors reducing hydraulic delay by over 50%. Partners are WM International Engineering (PI), IIT, ANL, and Diversified CPC International. All
by Peter Johnson (Bunker One) Bunker One Sweden is strengthening its fleet with the long-term charter of Sagafjord (IMO 9310317), entering service this September. We asked Petter Jonason, COO of Bunker One Sweden, how this addition supports operations, strategy, and the
(Lloyd Register) The collaboration aims to address safety, regulatory and integration challenges to deliver safe, zero-emission nuclear power for ships -- Lloyd’s Register (LR) is working with Deployable Energy, a Houston, TX based nuclear technology company, to advance the safe use of micro-nuclear
(Group MAIRE) MAIRE (MAIRE.MI) announces that NEXTCHEM and Siemens Energy signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate on the development and commercialization of a breakthrough methanol high temperature fuel cell, based on a newly designed modularized solution. NEXTCHEM will provide Fuel Cell Modules while Siemens Energy
by Mike Schuler (G Captain) September 2025 saw just 14 orders for alternative-fuelled vessels, according to data from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform. Of these, 12 were LNG-fuelled vessels, primarily from the container segment (6), with additional orders from bulk carrier
(Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha NYK Bulk Projects Ltd) The methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier Green Future, which is time-chartered by NYK Bulk Projects Corporation, a Nippon Yusen Group company, from Kambara Kisen Co., Ltd. (Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture), refueled with low-carbon methanol
(Bureau Veritas) COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Shanghai) (CHI Shanghai) has successfully completed China’s first ship-to-ship methanol bunkering operation by a shipbuilding and repair enterprise at a shipyard’s berth, marking a major milestone in the nation’s adoption of alternative marine fuels. The operation
(Tesco) -- New fleet powered by biomethane produced from animal and food waste. -- Trucks will save up to 6,473 tonnes of CO2e annually. Tesco has announced it has added 42 new IVECO S-Way Natural Gas trucks to its fleet in Livingston,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This project focuses on developing a high-efficiency natural gas engine using CFD to optimize intake ports, high compression ratio pistons, and Variable Valve Timing (VVT). Cummins is the sole participant. Key achievements include demonstrating 41% Brake
by Jeslyn Lerh (Reuters) Swiss manufacturer WinGD will be ready next year to offer its first ship engines powered by ethanol, it said on Tuesday, a lower-emission fuel that can be produced from biomass sources like corn and sugarcane. With the International
(PA Consulting) Two decades on from the first SAF flight, no other technology or pathway is as ready or scalable. Yet the gap between ambition and achievement is striking. While a small number of players are making substantial commitments and significant
(Chemical Industry Digest) Engineers India Limited (EIL) achieved a major milestone in biofuel innovation with the grant of a patent by the Indian Patent Office for its pioneering design titled “Distillation Column Internals Design for 2G Ethanol BioRefinery with Very Low
(Bulawayo) Biodiesel production in Zimbabwe is set for a major leap, with daily output expected to rise from 3 000 litres to 75 000 litres following the upgrading of Finealt Engineering's processing plant in Mutoko. Located on the north-western fringes of Mutoko
by Pölös Zsófia (Transport in Europe) Researchers in Germany say fuel cell HGVs could become a viable option for European hauliers, and have now put their own prototype on the road after receiving official approval. -- Hydrogen lorries can deliver ranges of up to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Singapore has surpassed Rotterdam as Asia’s largest biobunkering hub since 2024, driven by tightening IMO and EU regulations. The IMO Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) mandates 4-17% GHG reduction by 2028, and GHG pricing begins in 2028
by Fika Ramadhani (Deutsche Welle) After nearly a decade of negotiations between Jakarta and Brussels, a new free trade pact will let Indonesia sell its palm oil in the EU with zero tariffs. But other obstacles are looming. -- The European Union
(Deccan Chronicle) The Asian Palm Oil Alliance (APOA), the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC), and Solidaridad Network Asia Limited (SNAL), embark on a structured programme to align national sustainability standards, improve traceability and support smallholders across the region. APOA, the
by Margus Muld (ERR.EE) Baltic Workboats' Saaremaa shipyard is building a 38-meter vessel for Estonia's state fleet that will run on biofuel and electricity, due next spring. The steel hull arrived from Poland this week. Once completed, the workboat will be used for waterway
(Gasum) During the summer, Gasum and Preem signed a strategic cooperation agreement that enables Preem's corporate customers to refuel liquid and compressed biogas at Gasum stations in Sweden. On top of the environmental benefits, all transactions will be consolidated into a
(Moeve) The company is advancing its renewable gas production through the signing of an agreement with ID Energy Group to develop up to 1 TWh of production capacity, adding to the partnerships previously made with Kira Ventures, PreZero, and InproEner; Producing up
(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
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) Drawing from its robust suite of process-optimizing tools, technologies and talent, IFF is helping ethanol producers improve distillers corn oil (DCO) yields through customized enzyme application and the intelligent use of process information. Corn oil
by Danielle Anderson (Christianson/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Renewable fuel producers are eager to claim the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, but one powerful opportunity often flies under the radar—offsetting a facility’s electricity emissions through Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs). As one of the most
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
(Biofuels International) Pertamina, Indonesia's state-owned energy holding company, is increasing efforts to accelerate the energy transition in the transportation sector by developing biofuels, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and green hydrogen. The move aims to cut carbon emissions while ensuring national energy security. Pertamina
by Gosia Wozniacka (The Oregonian/OregonLive) Portland leaders may soon weigh whether to roll back parts of the city’s signature climate policy on replacing diesel with renewable fuels, a first-in-the-nation standard critical to reducing emissions and harmful particulate matter pollution. The policy, adopted by the City
by Yukta Sharma (Nautical Voice) Lloyd’s Register (LR) has released the latest edition of its award-winning Fuel for Thought series, highlighting the role of biofuels in the superyacht sector’s energy transition. Fuel for Thought: Biofuels for Yachts, launched during the Monaco Yacht Show, positions hydrotreated
(Stargate Hydrogen) Stargate Hydrogen, a European-born deep-tech and green hydrogen technologies manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RDI - Research, Development, and Innovation Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The signing accelerates Stargate Hydrogen’s activities in the Middle
(Carreras) Ambar and the logistics company Carreras launch a pioneering transport trial using renewable hydrogen that seeks to reduce CO₂ emissions by 30 tons. -- Ambar beer will travel its next few kilometers much cleaner. The Aragonese brewery and the logistics company Carreras have launched a pioneering
by Nick Blenkey (Marine Log) In another “first ever,” Everllence has confirmed the successful running on ethanol – at all load points – of a 90-centimeter bore ME-LGIM (-Liquid Gas Injection Methanol) engine in Japan. Everllence pioneered the ME-LGIM platform over a decade ago with the
(NATE Communications (Google Translation)) Samsung Heavy Industries announced on the 24th (September) that it had received approval in principle for its "Ammonia-Based Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Crude Oil Tanker" from the French classification society (BV). The ammonia-based hydrogen fuel cell uses cracking technology
(Sperry Marine) -- Sperry Marine’s latest Integrated Bridge Systems (IBS) has been chosen for two groundbreaking container vessels ordered by Samskip Group. -- The vessels will be the first in the world to combine the potential of zero-emission hydrogen fuel
(Methanex) Methanex Corporation (TSX:MX) (Nasdaq:MEOH), the world’s largest producer and supplier of methanol, today (September 23, 2025) announced new strategic partnerships in two of the world’s key fueling hubs—the ARA (Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp) region and South Korea. These agreements further advance Methanex’s leadership
(Monaco Yacht Show) The Monaco Yacht Show announces the 5 winners of the Blue Wake™ Awards 2025, unveiled during last night’s Grand Opening Night at Le Méridien Beach Plaza in Monaco. The ceremony welcomed 400 guests, including Monaco officials, exhibitors from the Blue Wake programme,
(Headway Technology) Headway Technology Group Co., Ltd., a global leader in low-carbon solutions, proudly announces the successful installation of its groundbreaking Onboard Carbon Capture System（OCCS）aboard the 57,000 DWT bulk carrier Yue Dian 56 at Longshan Shipyard, Zhoushan, China. This milestone marks
(China Classification Society (Google Translation)) Construction recently commenced on a series of methanol-powered, dual-purpose vessels for inland waterways along the Pearl River, inspected by China Classification Society (CCS). This marks the transition of new energy vessel applications on my country's inland
(Landi) On September 23, 2025, Landi Technologies, a pioneering leader in technologies for clean transportation, announced it has received a new certification from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) certification for its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) / Renewable Natural Gas
(Eni) Eni announces that it has received approval from the Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security to convert selected units at the Sannazzaro de’ Burgondi (Pavia) refinery into a biorefinery. Eni has now started the authorization process and has
by Kaushal Verma (ANI News) Flex engines are gaining a foothold in India, backed by the country's growing ethanol blending programme and other biofuel initiatives, Pramod Chaudhari, President of the Indian Federation of Green Energy, said on Wednesday. ... Flex engines, or flex-fuel engines, are
(USA BioEnergy) JM/bp’s FT CANS™ and Honeywell UOP’s FT Unicracking™ technologies will help produce SAF from abundantly available forest thinnings, addressing feedstock availability challenges; USA BioEnergy’s facility is expected to produce 65 million gallons of responsibly sourced biobased fuels per year
(IKEA/Canadian Biomass Magazine) The pilot program aims to put food scraps to good use by turning waste into renewable resources -- IKEA U.S. announced the launch of a food waste collection pilot that gives new life to food scraps and furthers the
(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 Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) India targets net-zero emissions for its shipping sector by 2070 and major ports by 2047. The 2022 marine fuel consumption was 1.24 million tonnes, projected to reach 1.43 million tonnes by 2030. Biofuel blend trials (B20-B50)
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... But only now, with companies like Amogy, are we cracking its hidden hydrogen to fuel ships, trucks, and maybe even data centers. Could this smelly old industrial standby be the fresh track that breaks us out
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Sustainable aviation fuel feedstocks enable net zero; Slow tech rollout, infrastructure gaps limit scaling; 500 million mt of SAF needed annually by 2050 -- Sufficient sustainable aviation fuel feedstocks exist to enable the airline industry to achieve
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
(Frontier Infrastructure/PR Newswire) First-of-its-kind solution combines rail transportation, permanent sequestration, and digital carbon tracking to accelerate decarbonization -- Frontier Infrastructure Holdings LLC ("Frontier"), a portfolio company of Tailwater Capital and a leading developer of low-carbon infrastructure across the Mountain West and Texas, today
(Catagen/Biobased Diesel Daily) Catagen, a Belfast-based clean-energy engineering company, announced Sept. 17 that it has officially launched ClimaHtech Green Flight at its Titanic Quarter Campus. CGF, a wholly owned subsidiary of Catagen, will use patented modular-reactor technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel
(Reickermann) Rieckermann, in collaboration with industry partners BDI-BioEnergy International (BDI) and NEXTCHEM, successfully hosted a high-impact seminar on Biofuels Waste-to-Value Technologies. This seminar was attended by representatives from more than 40 companies across various sectors, including used cooking oil (UCO) collectors, processing companies, petrochemical
(Michigan Farm News) Farm equipment giant John Deere is paving the way for increased biodiesel usage in Michigan, a move being applauded by industry leaders and farmers. According to a statement Thursday, John Deere approved the use of B30 biodiesel blends in
(BioAccelergy Ventures/EIN Presswire) BioAccelergy and New West Genetics Team Up to Deliver High-Yield, Low-Carbon Oilseed Feedstocks for Renewable Fuels -- A Massive Market Opportunity • The global renewable fuels market is projected to exceed $225 billion by 2030, driven by aggressive government clean
(Neste) What began as an innovative idea in the 1990s has grown into a global success story. Lars Peter Lindfors, Senior Vice President, Technology & Innovation at Neste, revisits the key milestones of this journey, reflecting on the pioneering spirit that
(Fortescue) The Fortescue Green Pioneer has sailed into New York for Climate Week NYC, the world’s largest annual climate event. -- The 75m dual fuel ammonia-powered vessel is docked on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, marking the latest stop on its 2025 global
by Allen Schaefer (Engine Technology Forum) ... The rapid pivot of 2025 politics has brought more announcements of investments in internal combustion engines and manufacturing capability in the U.S. and calls for extensions of elimination of future bans on ICE in
(Baxter Freight/American Journal of Transportation) Carboninsets, an independent matchmaker service for verified Environmental Attribute Certificates (EACs), has today announced its partnership with Baxter Freight to supply high-quality EACs across the main transport modalities: rail, marine, road, and air, for one of
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This $3.27M project, ending December 2024, aims to demonstrate a Near-Zero Emissions Concept via an integrated engine and aftertreatment simulation platform in GT-SUITE. Key achievements include calibrating an ORNL SCR model for catalyst aging (up to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Along the fence, voices heckled. Your carbon is lousy. Your productivity is low. Your century is over. The tortoise kept moving—one more interconnect, one more offtake, one more FEED package priced off policy that finally stops wobbling. By
by Jim Giles (Trellis) The market for such credits got another boost this week with a major purchase by the government of Singapore. -- Key Takeaways: Danish startup Agreena released 2.3 million credits generated by farmers in 10 European nations. The farmers deployed regenerative
by Heather Clancy (Trellis) Key Takeaways: -ISO and GHG Protocol say their collaboration won’t apply to existing standards. -The work is expected to take at least 18 months. -One big goal: closer alignment on how to discuss progress toward net zero. The
By Rachel Gignac (CSP Daily News) ... Pilot has completed its B99 biodiesel fuel program; the truck stop and convenience-store chain has rolled out dispensers with the fuel for fleets at its Decatur, Illinois, Des Moines, Iowa, and Dallas locations since it began the
(CapCO2 Solutions) CapCO₂ Solutions is reimagining the role of CO₂—not as waste, but as a valuable input fueling a carbon-free future. By converting emissions into essential fuels and chemicals, we provide clean energy and bio-material solutions while opening new revenue
by Jamie Sears Rawlings (AgWeb) Sorghum advocates are using crop benefits to boost conservation, productivity and profitability for grain farmers. -- ... The organization (United Sorghum Checkoff Program) has gone so far as to officially trademark sorghum as “The Resource Conserving Crop,” highlighting
by Chris Hubbuch (Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center) ... Most recently, GLBRC scientists worked with partners at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) and the Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) on an investigation into how different pretreatment methods affect production of fuels and
by Tom Howarth (Trellis) The pharmaceutical and agriculture giant is bringing in fresh expertise as it races to cut emissions, transform farming and expand global health access by 2030. Bayer’s independent advisory council brings together experts in agriculture, health and sustainability to guide strategy. The
(Safety4Sea) In this week’s “Shipping Number of the Week” from BIMCO, Chief Shipping Analyst, Niels Rasmussen, looks at the number of container ships on order which will be able to use alternative fuels directly upon delivery. -- According to Niels Rasmussen,
by Joshua Haiar (South Dakota Searchlight) Supporters of South Dakota’s law barring the use of eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelines are pushing back after North Dakota’s attorney general suggested his state might challenge the measure in court. In an interview published Thursday, Fargo
(U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council) Shipping’s energy transition now runs on firm timelines and audited lifecycle emissions accounting. The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) updated greenhouse-gas strategy sets a net-zero ambition “by or around 2050,” with waypoints for 2030 and 2040 and
(UABIO) We have prepared material on one of the sections of Analytical Note No. 2: Advanced biomethane production from ligno-cellulose materials, which contains the actual experience and case studies selected by our experts for this document. These facilities demonstrate significant progress over
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Lambert Maru, a Capesize bulk carrier owned by Japanese shipping major Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), has set sail on a biofuel-powered voyage for Anglo American, a global mining company. The 292-meter-long bulk carrier started its voyage
by Ernie Shea (Solutions from the Land) In their released report “Precision Agriculture: A Costly Distraction from Real Climate Solutions”, the Health, Environment, Agriculture and Labor Alliance portray precision agriculture as a costly distraction from proven climate solutions that entrenches corporate
(Gevo) Gevo’s carbon business expands, enabling a consistent new revenue source for Gevo, and strengthens Biorecro’s BECCS project portfolio with an in-operation project. -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) announced today (September 18, 2025) that its subsidiary, Net-Zero Richardton, LLC, has signed 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
(EcoPHA Biotech/Medianet) Key Facts: Federal Government launches $1.1 billion ten-year Cleaner Fuels Program to boost low-carbon liquid fuel production in Australia; EcoPHA developing world's first integrated process to produce both renewable biofuels and marine-biodegradable bioplastics from Pongamia oil; Project could contribute $1 billion to
(Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg) FAU researchers develop process for sustainable on-site production -- In future, it could become easier to manufacture methanol from biomass decentrally on site. Researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) are proposing a method with which raw and waste materials from plants
by Gunjan Dev Sarma (Assam Tribune) NRL explores ethanol-to-jet fuel option as biorefinery stabilises; refinery expansion nears 81% completion -- Numaligarh Refinery Limited, which launched the country’s first biorefinery to produce fuel-grade ethanol from bamboo biomass, has not ruled out the possibility
(Clean Energy Fuels) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE) has announced it has broken ground on three renewable natural gas (RNG) production facilities under its development agreement with Maas Energy Works. These projects span six dairies located in South Dakota, Georgia, Florida and
(Panama Canal) The Panama Canal, today (September 12, 2025), announced the launch of the NetZero Slot, a new category within its transit reservation system designed to encourage the decarbonization of maritime shipping and to support the canal’s institutional commitment to achieving net-zero
(Pacific International Lines) The vessel was named Kota Odyssey by Her Excellency Ms Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Vice President of Republic of Ghana -- Pacific International Lines (PIL) held the naming ceremony of its latest 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel at the
(News.SOL.com.cn (Google Translation)) On September 12th, the world's first alcohol-hydrogen electric distribution vessel, the "Yuanchun 001," was successfully launched at the Hangzhou Qianhang Shipyard. Equipped with an alcohol-hydrogen electric system independently developed by Yuancheng New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group, the vessel
(Advanced Clean Tech News) • NACFE’s Run on Less – Messy Middle began September 8 and is now one week into its three-week demonstration, already generating real-world performance data across 13 fleets. Diesel, natural gas, battery-electric, and hydrogen fuel cell trucks are
(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 Cami Koons (Iowa Capital Dispatch) Summit Carbon Solutions has filed a petition to amend its pipeline permit with the Iowa Utilities Commission. The petition, filed on Monday (September 15, 2025), requests route and pipe-size modifications to add an ethanol plant to the
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) Summit Announces Landowner Incentives, Money for Communities on Pipeline Route -- Summit Carbon Solutions said it is ready to put its money where its mouth is when it comes to partnering with landowners along the proposed
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This 60% complete project, funded at $3.125M, is developing a heavy-duty flex-fuel (E10-E98) engine with prechamber ignition to mimic diesel combustion. This approach promises ~50% reduction in lifecycle CO2 using bioethanol, maintaining snap torque and efficiency.
by Richard Winterbourne (Haush) The companies intend to speed up the development of cost-competitive fuels in Europe with technology, local relationships, market and regulatory knowledge. Gevo, Inc. and HAUSH Ltd., a European-based leader in renewable energy projects, have entered into an agreement to explore
by Matthew J. Grassi (AgWeb) The Association of Equipment Manfacturers (AEM), in partnership with leading ag groups, has released an updated report detailing the significant benefits of precision agriculture across the United States. -- Smart farming technologies, like smart irrigation and targeted
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
by Aida Čučuk (Offshore Energy) Trade association Methanol Institute (MI) and Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority (TGA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance maritime safety and sustainability. -- As disclosed, the partnership will focus on maritime safety and environmental protection,
(UkrAgroConsult) Malaysia is on the right track to be classified as a low-risk country in palm oil production, particularly with its mandatory Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification, says Plantations and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. He said the government
by Jim Giles (Trellis) A new framework from the non-profit is designed to bring order to carbon market data and speed due diligence. The institute has developed a framework designed to unify data used in carbon markets The framework is based on more
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The National Research Council Canada innovates in clean energy, converting wet organic wastes via combined bio and thermochemical processes. A key approach integrates Hydrothermal Carbonization (HTC) with Anaerobic Digestion (AD), bypassing energy-intensive drying. Case studies show this enhances biogas
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Canada, Wanagekong-Biiwega’iganan Clean Energy Corporation (WBCEC) is leveraging a unique Indigenous-led and industry-supported consortium to develop cutting-edge biomass-to-renewable fuels facilities across Northern Ontario. The ten communities who jointly own 80% of WBCEC include the First Nations
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This $550k (exp) + $175k (sim) FY24 project, running until 2027, focuses on X-ray diagnostics and high-fidelity CFD for SAF internal flow and atomization. Critical insights into as-built nozzle geometry (25 µm foreign object, micron-scale helical
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... It’s pyrolysis: Ecolomondo’s Thermal Decomposition Process, a precise sequence of heat, pressure, and rotation that breaks down a tire into its elemental valuables — recovered carbon black, oil, steel, and syngas. ... Pyrolysis is often described as
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Sen. Chuck Grassley on Sept. 10 called the U.S. Treasury Department’s planned May 2026 release of proposed 45Z clean fuel production credit regulations “unacceptable” and stressed the importance of timely 45Z guidance to two Treasury
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
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 Helen Hutcheon (SeaTrade Cruise News) Using HVO resulted in an estimated 90% reduction in fuel-related greenhouse gas emissions compared with conventional marine fuel. -- Australia’s small ship company Aurora Expeditions completed its first biofuel trial, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to reducing
(NTT DATA Corporation (Google Translation)) NTT DATA Corporation (NTT DATA) and FATHOPES ENERGY HOLDING PTE LTD (FATHOPES ENERGY), a Malaysian company that operates a waste cooking oil collection business, are collaborating on the joint development of a waste cooking oil collection support application
(DNV) Shipping is entering a new regulatory era that will reshape investment decisions, operational strategies, and fuel choices across the maritime value chain. Key issues covered in this 9th edition of the report include: An analysis of the implications of the IMO Net-Zero
(HD Hyundai (Google Translation)) ▶ Ammonia wastewater treatment device, hazardous zone designation system… Obtained ABS basic certification ▶ Preemptive response in line with international regulations, leading the development of ammonia fuel safety and environmental technology ▶ Laying the foundation for commercialization of ammonia-powered
(Cosmo (Google Translation)) Cosmo Oil Marketing Co., Ltd. (CEO: Naoki Takayama, hereinafter referred to as "the Company"), a group company of Cosmo Energy Holdings Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Shigeru Yamada), is pleased to announce that it will participate in the
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 Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Most “biostimulants” in agriculture are extracts or powders, shadows of what they once were. EnSoil Algae is alive. That’s the secret. A living monoculture of Chlorella vulgaris, bottled and ready for your field. Alive means it doesn’t
(CapCO2 Solutions) We are thrilled to announce that CapCO₂ Solutions is now raising capital through Honeycomb Credit, a trusted community investment platform that empowers everyday investors to back businesses like ours. Through Honeycomb, we can grow with the support of our
What you need to know about emergency standby, bridge power, demand response, and more. Fueled by the explosive demands of artificial intelligence, data centers in the U.S. are expected to have a compound annual growth rate of nearly 7% through
by Andrew Snook (Canadian Biomass) Metsä Group, a leading Finnish forest industry group whose operations span pulp, paperboard, tissue, and wood products, has started operating a carbon capture pilot plant at its Rauma mill, in cooperation with technology company Andritz, which
(Johnson Matthey) JM/bp’s FT CANS™ and Honeywell UOP’s FT Unicracking™ technologies will help produce SAF from abundantly available forest thinnings, addressing feedstock availability challenges; USA BioEnergy’s facility is expected to produce 65 million gallons of responsibly sourced biobased fuels per year once fully operational. London, UK, Sept.
(American Biogas Council) Recommendations call for recognizing full carbon-reduction value of biogas -- The American Biogas Council (ABC), with the Let Green Gas Count Coalition, announced today recommendations that allow corporate greenhouse gas reporting in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG-P) to recognize the full
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A four-year CRADA (FY23-26) with $2.0M DOE and $2.04M Caterpillar in-kind funding, this project is 35% complete, focusing on methanol as a promising decarbonization fuel for hard-to-electrify applications. Three combustion strategies are investigated, including port fuel
(FlyORO) FlyORO, a Singapore-based company backed by Australian venture capital firms Investible and Giant Leap, has officially commenced commissioning of its AlphaLite blending system supplied to Wagner Sustainable Fuels in Australia – marking a significant milestone in its global expansion and
(Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials) At a time when ambitious promises must be matched by credible action, the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) is proud to release its 2024 Impact Report, showcasing how we are scaling practical, credible, and collaborative solutions to accelerate
(MAHLE) At IAA Mobility, MAHLE is presenting innovations for electrification and further sustainable powertrain solutions; New range extender system and thermal management module extend the range of electric vehicles and relieve customers’ range anxiety; MAHLE supplies components for efficient ethanol engines which help
by Noopur Jain (AZO CleanTech) In a recent article published in Green Energy and Intelligent Transportation, researchers emphasize the integration of advanced computational techniques—specifically deep learning and artificial neural networks (ANNs)—to accelerate biodiesel research. By harnessing the predictive capabilities of deep learning, scientists
(Engine Technology Forum) Majority of U.S. School Buses Powered by Diesel, Gasoline, and Propane; with Expanding Use of Renewable Fuels -- As the new school year gets underway, the majority of students will rely on buses powered by internal combustion engines, according
(Clean Refineries) Revolutionary Technology Integration Creates First-of-Its-Kind Carbon-Negative Refinery System Across North America -- Green Fuels Operating (GFO), a subsidiary of Clean Refineries Inc., and Eden Carbon Solutions Pty Ltd announced today (August 3, 2025) a groundbreaking partnership that will transform how
(Greenlyte) Technological innovation in North Rhine-Westphalia: atmospheric CO₂ and green hydrogen will become PtL fuel; Projected production capacity of around 150 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel per year; Market leader Eurowings plans exclusive purchase; Greenlyte intends to complete SAF real-world laboratory at Düsseldorf Airport
(Greenlyte) Greenlyte Carbon Technologies GmbH and MB Energy Holding GmbH & Co. KG have signed a strategic landmark agreement covering the offtake of e-methanol from Greenlyte’s LiquidSolar™ facility in Marl as well as advanced offtake intentions for future projects. Just days after officially
by Keith Reid (NACS Magazine) E0, or ethanol-free gasoline, can be a destination fuel for niche customers and operators of specialty equipment. -- ... Most gasoline in the United States is E10, or 10% ethanol. A mixture of 10% to 15% ethanol
by Brianne Pfannenstiel (Des Moines Register) It was the first question posed to Republican candidates for governor at the first forum of the election cycle. A week later, it was the topic that drew the largest crowd yet to MAGA Nation, a gathering of conservative Republicans
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This project, 15% complete as of March 2024, is developing predictive CFD tools for hydrogen and methanol-fueled off-road engines. With $600k DOE funding and $450k industry cost-share in FY24, it aims to address limited understanding of
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
(DNV) As the maritime industry shifts towards low-GHG fuels, ensuring safety during this transition is paramount. This article highlights the critical measures and considerations necessary for a safe and effective switch to low-carbon fuels and technologies. -- Orderbooks are increasingly filled with
(Everfuel) Everfuel is pleased to announce that we have achieved RFNBO certification officially recognising that our hydrogen production facility, HySynergy, produces green hydrogen under the EU’s Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO) framework. Everfuel is now a Certified RFNBO Producer, setting a new
(Delta Airlines) Delta Air Lines, in collaboration with Shell and Portland International Airport (PDX), has taken delivery of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into the PDX fuel system, marking the first commercial-scale SAF uplift at PDX. This achievement not only expands Delta’s
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This CRADA project with Wabtec and ORNL focuses on implementing low lifecycle carbon fuels, particularly hydrogen, in locomotive engines. A new research facility at ORNL’s NTRC is being established, featuring a Wabtec single-cylinder engine and extensive
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 Violet George (Carbon Herald) The North Dakota Supreme Court has ordered a lower court to reconsider a landowners’ lawsuit over the state’s carbon dioxide storage law, a case that could ripple across carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects in the
by Rahul Koul (Indian Chemical News) India’s hydrogen and biofuels sector has made promising strides with strong policy backing and early investments, but high costs, infrastructure gaps, and regulatory hurdles remain key challenges -- India’s hydrogen and biofuels sectors are rapidly emerging
by Ignacio Costa (Topsoe/SAF Magazine) ... Coprocessing refers to the simultaneous processing of renewable and fossil feedstocks within existing refinery units, such as hydrotreaters or hydrocrackers. In this approach, renewable materials including vegetable oils, animal fats or used cooking oils are blended
by Alexei Beltyukov and Stephen Sims (Universal Fuel Technologies/SAF Magazine) ... FT processes remain more expensive than HEFA, primarily due to higher capital costs per unit of production capacity and more complex production processes. ... FT plants making SAF will produce up to 20%
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 Katie Schroeder (SAF Magazine) A coalition in Minnesota is building the framework necessary to make the state a leader in the SAF industry across the board, developing logistics and supply chains, leveraging every possible feedstock and securing private and public support for
(American Coalition for Ethanol) The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) introduced a powerful new tool this week at the California Fuels + Convenience Alliance (CFCA) Summit to help fuel marketers seize the opportunity of E15: the E15 Cost Calculator, now live at flexfuelforward.com. With
(Axens) First of its kind 100% SAF unit based on Axens’ Vegan® technology now operational in Asia -- Axens has successfully started up 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) unit at site in Asia. The facility has the capacity to entirely convert 300
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This project develops and validates advanced CFD tools for hydrogen combustion in large-bore locomotive engines, aiming for up to 100% H2 operation. Simulations evaluated hydrogen substitution rates, diesel injection parameters, and compression ratios on combustion performance.
by Ray Bogan (Straight Arrow News) ... Recently, the owners of the 48-foot Mack Attack emptied the fuel tank of its petroleum diesel and filled it with RD99, a biodiesel refined from cooking oil and animal fats. From idle to wide open
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