by Diana Gante (Expansión (Google Translation)) The demand for gasoline in Mexico is around 842,000 barrels per day, but if 10% ethanol is added, it would be reduced to 758,000 barrels per year. -- The debate over increasing the use of ethanol
(Fastmarkets) Fastmarkets is expanding its renewable fuels coverage with the launch of new European HVO price assessments for four different product categories: HVO (Crop), HVO (UCO), HVO (Tallow) and HVO (POME), effective Thursday April 30, 2026. The European Union latest iteration of
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Castlerock Biofuels, co-founded by Castlerock Green Energy, announced a significant strategic collaboration with Ensyn Corporation. The most newsworthy aspect of the presentation is Castlerock Biofuels securing exclusive rights to utilize Ensyn’s groundbreaking Rapid Thermal Processing (RTP®)
by Kellan Heavican (Brownfield Ag News) ... John Bode, president and CEO of the Corn Refiners Associations, says farmers and the ethanol industry will play in the sector. “Just about anything that can be done with petrochemicals or plastics, can be
by Siddharth Cavale and Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) EPA mandates require 60% biomass-based diesel production increase, risking credit market volatility if unmet; Industry leaders warn supply, feedstock, and capacity challenges may hinder meeting targets; Analysts and EIA forecast potential deficits, with actual output lagging
(Safety4Sea) Venture Energy Limited and Shanghai Shenji Energy & Environmental Technology Co Ltd announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), upgrading their existing spot trade relationship into a broader, full-spectrum partnership focusing on green fuels. The agreement expands cooperation beyond
(Yangtze Daily/China Government Website/Hubei Provincial Government Website) The vessel uses hydrogen as fuel, providing power comparable to traditional diesel-powered ships, but emitting only water vapor, achieving zero-carbon power. On April 24th, the 2026 Hydrogen Energy Cooperation Conference and Hydrogen Energy Exhibition
(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
(Inside EPA) Ethanol producers are asserting that the Newsom administration and California State Fire Marshal are essentially blocking the sale of 15 percent ethanol blends of gasoline (E15) -- despite last year’s law directing state officials to expedite such sales --
(Manifold Times) “TANGIER MAERSK” was bunkered with 2,000 metric tonnes of methanol by tank barge “KIRBY 29067” at the port. -- Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller – Maersk’s (Maersk) container vessel recently completed the first ship-to-ship methanol bunkering at the Port of
(Global e-Fuels) The EU Commission plans to bring forward the review of renewable hydrogen from July 2028 to the second quarter of 2026. In a 22 April plan called AccelerateEU, the Commission said that “the slower than expected ramp up of the hydrogen market”
(Restaurant Technologies) Industry leading kitchen automation company helped convert almost 400 million pounds of UCO to renewable diesel or biodiesel in 2025 Restaurant Technologies, Inc. (RTI) delivered almost 720 million pounds of fresh cooking oil and exceeded its own record by recycling
(BASF) BASF and Nutrien Ltd. announced today (April 28, 2026) a strategic collaboration designed to make it easier for farmers to participate in low-carbon intensity biofuel programs, including those supported under the Clean Fuel Production Credit (Section 45Z). BASF and Nutrien Ltd.® announced
(Renew Kansas) Renew Kansas Biofuels Association applauds Kansas Governor Laura Kelly’s signature on Senate Bill 82, which among other things, creates income tax credits for the sale of higher ethanol blends of fuels. “We appreciate the bipartisan support from the legislature to advance
by Michael Hirtzer and Nathan Risser (Bloomberg/Transport Topics) Higher Renewable Volume Obligations, Increasing Energy Prices Caused by Iran War Drive Interest -- American imports of used cooking oil from China are set to accelerate as increased U.S. biofuel-blending requirements kick in and the Iran
by Karl Plume (Reuters) Analysts expect Bunge, ADM to raise 2026 profit guidance after EPA biofuel mandate; Firms benefiting as surge in soybean oil prices cushions blow from higher energy costs; Soy crush margins strong; further expansion limited by high costs, interest rates Soaring
by Corey Lavinsky (X) Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear just signed legislation creating a tax credit for #SAF producers and feedstock providers. The credit ranges from $0.50 to $2.50 per gallon and takes effect in 2029. https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/hb869.html READ MORE Related articles House Bill 869 (Kentucky
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... In project finance, we like to think in two numbers: cost of capital risk premium But there’s always a third number, rarely acknowledged: the uncertainty premium. That’s the price of the ocean—the storms you didn’t model, the timing
by Pallab Bhattacharyya/Aasha Khosa (AWAZ/The Voice) ... In this crucible, biofuels, renewable gases, green hydrogen, and low-carbon fertilisers have shifted from niche environmental tools to strategic imperatives for energy sovereignty and climate resilience. India, with its vast agricultural diversity, abundant solar and
(OPAL Fuels) OPAL Fuels (Nasdaq: OPAL) announced that it has entered into a master agreement establishing a framework to monetize $100 million of Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credits over the next several years. The first closing is anticipated to take place in
by Ole Frej Alkilde and Lars Jørgensen (Topsoe/Biofuels Digest) Growth in renewable fuels is offering refineries and new entrant producers opportunities with significant potential. Incentivization, mandates and regulations, from the EU’s ReFuelEU Aviation regulations to the US Renewable Fuel Standard developments, are
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
by Susan Reidy (World-Grain.com) The US Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) leadership recently met with representatives in Portugal and the UK to improve US ethanol’s market presence. Stephanie Larson and USGBC ethanol sector members met with public and private representatives in Portugal
(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
(Reuters/World Energy News) Itau BBA's agribusiness manager Pedro Fernandes said that the Iran War will increase fuel and fertilizer prices, while also increasing 'biofuel demand. Fernandes stated that despite the tighter margins, which reduced grain producers' appetite for investment, the portfolio will
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
( The Jiji Press/The Nation) • Japan's transport ministry plans to create a system that adds a surcharge to airfares to fund the cost of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The surcharge is being considered because SAF is more than twice as expensive as
(Fuel Cells Works) Hydrogen Utopia International PLC (LSE: HUI), a pioneering company transforming non-recyclable waste plastic into hydrogen, clean fuels and advanced materials, and which holds exclusive rights to the InEnTec PEM melter system in the MENA region, is pleased to
by Kevin Welsh (Airlines for America/Washington Times) OPINION: For U.S. airlines, protecting the environment is a longstanding commitment, alongside our mission to provide safe, secure air travel for millions of Americans every day. For decades, America’s airlines have worked to reduce their environmental footprint
(National Broadcasting Corporation) A call has been made on the Government to seriously tap into biofuel production. -- Karkar Islander Tony Dibul made the call amid ongoing instability and uncertainty in global fuel prices. He said Papua New Guinea cannot continue to
(Noticias Ambientales (Google translation)) Brazil leads the use of alternative fuels, surpassing the European Union, according to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who highlighted Brazil’s progress in renewable energies for transportation. Brazil’s focus on biofuels such as ethanol and biodiesel offers a different option to
(Transport & Environment (T&E)/Clean Technica) New analysis assesses the price of running a car on advanced biofuels versus an electric vehicle. -- The European car industry wants lawmakers to weaken EU car CO2 targets — which are a major driver of more affordable
by Vasudha Madhavan (Economic Times Government) India is pivoting from imported LPG to domestic biofuels like CBG to ensure energy sovereignty. This shift empowers farmers, cuts trade deficits, and leverages waste for a net-zero, circular economy. ... The rapid expansion of LPG coverage,
(ReFuels) ReFuels N.V. (ticker: REFL), one of Europe’s leading suppliers of renewable biomethane (Bio-CNG) for decarbonising heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), has through CNG Fuels signed a long-term agreement with Marks & Spencer (M&S) to provide Mobile Refuelling Stations (MRS) at UK
(Wilson, Sons) Refueling with Be8 BeVant® has the potential to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 99% compared to marine diesel -- With the goal of decarbonizing company operations, Wilson Sons initiated a pioneering biofuel test on tugboats this Friday (April
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ICF reports that Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production is currently outpacing renewable diesel, despite the lack of a domestic mandate. U.S. airlines are securing future supply through long-term offtakes and investments. Significant regulatory shifts include
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
(Biofuels International) Be8 is seeking to expand into the European market with a fuel positioned for immediate use in transport and industry. The company will exhibit at the Brazil Pavilion at the Hannover Messe 2026 event from April 20–24, where a Mercedes-Benz
(Biofuels International) The annual Biofuels Conference and Expo, held alongside the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Summit, drew to a close yesterday after two days of lively debate, industry insight and great attendance at Brussels’ Plaza Hotel. This year’s gathering was widely
(Drax) The M.V. Ultra Yorkshire, a Handymax carrier, which was launched and named as part of Drax Power Station’s 50th anniversary celebrations, docked for the first time in the UK. Vessel was powered by B100 biofuel from Baton Rouge to Port of
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Aemetis provided an update on its rapidly expanding dairy Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) operations. The most newsworthy milestone is the completion of 12 digesters across 15 dairies, connected by 36 miles of pipeline, with a total
(VNA/Vietnam Plus) Vietnam is racing ahead with its energy transition by developing eco-friendly fuels like sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and sustainable marine fuel oil (SMFO), which supposedly cut CO₂ emissions by as much as 80%. The whole push lines up perfectly with
(Office of U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb./Washington Times) ... Fortunately, America’s heartland is already delivering a winning solution. Ethanol has long proven its value as a reliable, clean and affordable homegrown fuel. Which is why, almost every gallon of gasoline sold in
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Minnesota’s ethanol industry remained a major economic driver in 2025, contributing $1.9 billion to the state's gross domestic product, according to a new study by the University of Minnesota Extension. Total economic activity brought on by the ethanol industry in Minnesota
(Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore) The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Port of Los Angeles (POLA), and Port of Long Beach (POLB), with the support of C40 Cities[1], have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the Green
(Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha) Advancing Decarbonized Fuel Supply Business at the World’s Largest Bunkering Ports -- NYK Bulkship (Asia) Pte. Ltd. (“NYK Line”), Golden Island Pte. Ltd. (“Golden Island”), and Yara Clean Ammonia Norge AS (“Yara Clean Ammonia”) have concluded a non-binding
by Domenico Mininni (European Biodiesel Board/Euractiv) The European Biodiesel Board (EBB), representing the biodiesel (FAME and HVO) and bio-based aviation fuel (HEFA) producers in the EU is pushing for ambitious targets post-2030. Currently, the European Commission is evaluating responses from stakeholders on
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
(Dakota News Network) Rising and falling gasoline prices are not only affecting what Kansans pay at the pump, but also shaping demand for biofuels and the outlook for key agricultural commodities. As demand for biofuel grows, experts say producers are becoming more
(Canadian Biomass Magazine) The 2026 Canadian Biomass Awards winners have officially been announced! Congratulations to all of the 2026 Canadian Biomass Awards winners: Company of the Year: Arctic Energy Alliance Lifetime Achievement Award: Gordon Murray, executive director, Wood Pellet Association of Canada Lifetime Achievement Award (Posthumous): Bruce
(Pearson Fuels) Pearson Fuels reached a milestone this week, delivering E85 to its 500th station. “We are excited to achieve number 500 and expand access to E85 across California,” said Doug Vind, managing member of Pearson Fuels. “With some retail gasoline above
(All Ag News) California’s fuel system is not built around higher ethanol blends like E15, but instead around carbon intensity — reshaping how ethanol demand develops in the nation’s largest gasoline market. The state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard, or LCFS, rewards fuels
by Neeraj Padmakumar (Times of India/Cartoq) India could be heading towards 100 percent Ethanol-blended petrol (E100) sooner than expected. Speaking at the Indian Federation of Green Energy's Green Transport Conclave, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that the country should aim for 100
(RTE) Iarnród Éireann has launched a new renewable fuel pilot on its commuter train fleet, as part of its ongoing programme to reduce carbon emissions across the national rail network. The trial will use Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) - a renewable diesel
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
(DSV) Enabling largescale access to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), unlocking the supply of up to 11 million gallons or 41.6 million litres of SAF from Phillips 66 and delivering an expected reduction of approximately 100,000 tonnes of lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions
(Global e-Fuels) The Global e-Fuels team has just returned from a highly insightful Sustainable Aviation Fuels Summit in Brussels, and it’s fair to say the event delivered no shortage of ideas, perspectives, and debate across both SAF and e-SAF. Across two days, the summit
by Anna Simet (Ethanol Producer Magazine) This EPM podcast features, Erin Krueger, Senior News Editor at BBI International. Hosted by Anna Simet, Ethanol Producer Magazine. Join us at the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo - June 2-4, 2026 in St.
(ePURE) When it comes to renewable energy sources in transport, multipliers continue to add up only to subtraction, leaving Europe over-reliant on imported fossil fuels -- The EU remains needlessly over-reliant on fossil fuels for transport, thanks in part to policies that
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) ‘A’ Rating to Supercharge New Markets for Underutilized Wood Fiber -- The London Laurel County Economic Development Authority, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of a BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Laurel County, Kentucky. The BDO
(KumparanBisnis) PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk and PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk have officially established a strategic collaboration. This collaboration was marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to integrate digital infrastructure with low-carbon energy supply. This initiative
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation from Digest editor Jim Lane introduced the FOAK Fragility Index (FFI), a structural stress meter for First-Of-A-Kind (FOAK) biorefineries. Newsworthy highlights include the application of the “GTESI” and “Twist” frameworks to measure a project’s
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 Luiz Claudio Ferreira (Agencia Brasil) President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Sunday (Apr. 19) advocated a clean energy matrix in partnership with Europe and the protection of jobs amid the advance of artificial intelligence. During a visit to Germany, Lula spoke
(Antara) Indonesia is navigating renewed turbulence in global energy markets as oil prices fluctuate amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty and supply disruptions. With crude oil recently hovering around the US$100-per-barrel level, volatility in global energy markets continues to expose structural vulnerabilities for net
by Amy Briggs (ABC News) Australia imports all of the 10 billion litres of jet fuel it burns every year. -- Fuel costs are beginning to bite the Australian aviation industry, generating fresh interest in "biofuels" produced from agricultural feedstocks as a
(VNA/Vietnam Plus) ... Indonesia is accelerating the implementation of the Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) certification across its palm oil processing industry, in a move aimed at enhancing sustainability governance and boosting the sector’s global competitiveness. According to the Indonesian Ministry of Industry,
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) As Minnesotans continue to face increasing prices at the pump, the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) launched a campaign in the Twin Cities metro area yesterday to help consumers save at the pump with Unleaded 88. To kick off
(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 Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) A major airline is reportedly backing off its pledge to use sustainable aviation fuel for 10 percent of its jet fuel by 2030. According to Bloomberg, Delta Airlines has deleted the goal from its website, while
(Rolls-Royce) Rolls-Royce operating key mtu engine test benches in Germany using hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) instead of fossil diesel; CO2 emissions reduced by 3,200 tonnes by end 2025; HVO burns cleaner: over 40% less soot, up to 8% fewer nitrogen oxides; mtu engines already power
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... To prevent catastrophic fires and maintain ecological balance, forests must be actively managed—clearing underbrush, residues, and low-grade woody material. These thinnings are not optional byproducts; they are structural necessities of a healthy system. But they
by Jake Zajkowski (AgDaily) ... Researchers say this expansion is being driven by policy and land availability, not widespread new deforestation. “This production is not based on the expansion in surface, but in the intensification of land use and increase in the
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,
by Ciarán Daly (Co-op News) UK grain co-op Openfield is running trials of a biofuel-powered lorry as it seeks ways to cut its climate emissions. -- One of Britain’s largest agricultural co-operatives with around 4,000 farmer members, Openfield is working with Scania and CNG Fuels
(Advanced Biofuels Canada/EIN Presswire) Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) comments on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement temporarily suspending the federal fuel excise tax on gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel. This measure will add to the savings Canadians already receive from the integration of
(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
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Governors' Biofuels Coalition) ... (N)ame a federal program or policy that costs taxpayers nothing, costs consumers nothing, provides value and regulatory relief to a heavily regulated business, provides value to the consumer in the
(DHL Group) The new five‑year agreement, together with a previous 2025 renewal, will enable approximately 240 million liters of SAF uplifted at London Heathrow Airport and reduce the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of DHL Express cargo transported on British Airways flights. Five-year
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) SunGas Renewables detailed the massive scale of their Beaver Lake Biofuels project, which utilizes the replicable SunGas S1000 system to convert green wood into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). The most newsworthy aspect is the project’s unmatched
(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
(Renewable Fuels Association) With Congress back in session after a two-week recess and year-round E15 remaining a top priority to help American families cope with soaring fuel prices, the Renewable Fuels Association offers a slate of information to remind lawmakers, ethanol
(Newsroom Panama) An independent producer highlighted the economic impact that ethanol production would have on his sector and on the generation of direct and indirect jobs. Eliécer Castro, an independent sugarcane honey producer in Los Santos, requests that his group be included in
by Tom Bryan (Carbon Capture Magazine) The latest edition of Ethanol Producer Magazine’s U.S. & Canada Fuel Ethanol Plant Map includes comprehensive data on carbon capture, utilization and sequestration (CCUS)—an umbrella term that encompasses all types of biogenic CO2 capture from
(NATSO/PR Newswire) A new independent study commissioned by NATSO, representing America's travel centers and truck stops, SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) finds that the Section '40A' Biodiesel Blenders' Tax Credit (BTC) delivers significantly
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) U.S. ethanol exports for the first half of the current marketing year (MY) 2025/2026 now total more than one billion gallons and are up 13% year over year, which is on track to exceed last year’s record
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Vholes held between his fingers a small sealed vial, recently entered into evidence—a dark, viscous liquid that behaved, in the light, exactly as it ought to. He turned it once, as if expecting it to
by Thomas Washington (S&P Global) Discrepancies between ReFuelEU Aviation and ETS; Refuel EU Aviation up for review, not revision, in 2027; Significant price gaps between jet fuel, SAF The European Commission is doubling down on its current sustainable aviation fuel trajectory under ReFuelEU Aviation,
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Grains & Bioproducts Council is inviting applications for its seven Advisory Tams (A-Teams) for the 2026-2028 term, including the Ethanol A-Team. Applications can be submitted through April 17. A-Team members serve two-year terms,
by Matthew Edwards (International Business Times) Alkagesta has today (April 10, 2026) announced a new 5-year offtake agreement to purchase waste biofuel feedstocks from Malta and Italy. The contract will see the company source around 17 million litres over the lifetime
(Advanced Biofuels Canada/EIN Presswire) Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) is pleased to welcome eight member organizations representing key sectors of the low-carbon fuels value chain. Their addition strengthens the association’s ability to advocate for stability, growth, and a competitive Canadian low-carbon fuels
(Bioenergy International) In Finland, the forest industry major Metsä Group has announced that it has started a pre-engineering project for the first commercial biogenic carbon dioxide capture plant. As part of the plant’s financing plan, the company has submitted an application
(Bioenergy International) UK-headed plant machinery manufacturer J C Bamford Excavators Ltd (JCB) has announced the launch of a B100 biodiesel ready option in newly manufactured JCB 140X, 145XR, 150X, 220X and 245XR excavator models from June 2026. Many engine suppliers have approved
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum/Motor) Engine technology is evolving to meet shifts in emissions, fuel economy, affordability, and consumer expectations in an automotive environment now more rooted in market realities than ideological policy. After four years of electrification-focused policy, engine technology
(VNA/VNP/Vietnam Pictoral) The Dung Quat Biofuel Plant is accelerating production and is expected to reach full capacity by mid-April, supplying ethanol for nationwide E10RON95 biofuel blending. -- According to Vietnam Central Biofuels Joint Stock Company (BSR-BF), since resuming operations on January 20,
(U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) In March, the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council and North Dakota Corn welcomed stakeholders from Ghana, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Mozambique and Nigeria for an ethanol procurement course designed to help importers acquire U.S. ethanol
by Charlie Lapastora (CBS Sacramento/MSN) A bill aimed at lowering fuel costs for California drivers is moving forward in the state Legislature. Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom introduced AB 2046, known as Access to Affordable Gas, which would allow drivers to install federally approved E-85 conversion
by Marcela Ayers (Reuters) Brazil's government is looking at ways to accelerate testing of higher biodiesel blends in diesel, aiming to reach a conclusion this year, the head of a soy crushers association said on Wednesday (April 8, 2026), amid a
by Naira Hofmeister, Hyury Potter, Charlotte Teunis, Gabriele Di Donfrancesco, Belle de Jong, and Lucy Jordan (Unearthed/Greenpeace) US biofuels producer supplying UK with sustainable aviation fuel has sourced beef tallow linked to illegal deforestation of a conservation area -- A major supplier
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
(ANI/The Tribune) All India Distillers' Association (AIDA) has written to the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, urging it to enable the nationwide rollout of ethanol-based cooking as an alternative to LPG, citing rising surplus production and energy security concerns. In a
(Antara) State-owned railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has adopted green energy across all its locomotives and generators using B40 biodiesel and is preparing to transition to B50 to support efficient and sustainable transportation. “All locomotives and generators operated by KAI
(Scan Global Logistics) FincoEnergies and Scan Global Logistics (SGL) are strengthening their collaboration by implementing Biofuel Swap, a globally applicable solution for decarbonising road transport. With Biofuel Swap, SGL offers its customers immediate emissions reductions - with no changes to vehicles,
(XCF Global) • Conversion project remains on schedule, with plant upgrades progressing in line with current development plans. Targeted equipment and catalyst updates underway to support anticipated SAF production and operational stability. Key catalyst deliveries expected in late May and early June 2026, supporting
by Robert Silk (Travel Weekly) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) isn't a topic that generates exciting headlines. But one of the many lessons from the oil shock of the Iran war is that SAF matters, and not only because it's critical to decarbonize aviation. It
(Baxi/Biobased Diesel Daily) Baxi, a U.K.-based manufacturer and distributor of residential and commercial heating systems, announced in April that it has accelerated progress on the road to net zero by eliminating diesel as its standard heavy-goods vehicle (HGV) fuel and switching
(Infinium/PR Newswire) Proposal submitted jointly with American Airlines, who will take delivery of and use eSAF from Project Atlas -- Infinium and the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA) today (April 8, 2026) announced that Infinium's Project Atlas has been selected to supply
by Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Ethanol Producer Magazine checked in for progress updates on six projects reported upon in recent months that will collectively represent capacity expansion of approximately 200 MMgy over the next couple of years. POET Bioprocessing-Shelbyville POET is
by Keith Loria (Biomass Magazine) As 2026 unfolds, the renewable fuels sector is navigating a complex mix of policy developments, market signals and emerging demand opportunities across the biofuels landscape. With federal incentives, state clean fuel standards and infrastructure challenges continuing
by Joe Zaldarriaga (The Philippine Star) The latest escalation of tensions in the Middle East has once again exposed an uncomfortable reality for the Philippines: as a country that imports the vast majority of its oil, we remain highly vulnerable to
by Rafael Walendorff (Globo Rural — Brasília/Valor International) Measure could better serve farmers, mitigate diesel supply shock stemming from Middle East war, Congressman Arnaldo Jardim says -- ... Congressman Arnaldo Jardim, vice-president of the Parliamentary Agricultural Front (FPA), said Tuesday (7) that
(Mobility Plaza) 11‑month contract covers diesel, gasoline and biofuel blends starting in 2026. -- Colombia’s Organización Terpel S.A. has signed a fuel supply agreement with state‑owned energy company Ecopetrol S.A. with an estimated value exceeding $2.6 billion (COP 10.4 trillion), reinforcing
by Daniel Lazar (Energy Industry Review) Doru Avramescu, CEO of Roserv Green Energy, talks about the Onesti Complex—how an industrial giant is being reborn and becoming an energy hub for Eastern Europe: from a strategic refinery to an integrated energy ecosystem. Doru
(EcoCeres) EcoCeres has launched a pilot with GDS Holdings Ltd to use HVO as a low carbon replacement for conventional diesel in data center backup power. EcoCeres Inc., a leading pure-play renewable fuel producer, has launched a pilot with GDS Holdings Ltd
(Pertamina) Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) on Friday (27/03/26), to strengthen collaboration in bioethanol development in Indonesia through joint studies, knowledge exchange, and capacity building
by Marta Nogueira and Fernando Cardoso (Reuters/Kitco News) Brazilian miner Vale has signed a 25-year charter deal with China’s Shandong Shipping Corporation, which will build the world’s first two transoceanic ethanol-powered vessels under the agreement, a Vale executive told Reuters on
(ePURE) European renewable ethanol industry calls for a lower threshold of preferential tariffs for non-EU producers -- European renewable ethanol producers are calling for increased safeguards in the EU’s proposed revision of the Generalised Scheme of Preferences for trade, which grants preferential
by Evan Halper (Washington Post) As economies in Asia and Europe reel, leaders make plans to replace imported oil and gas with homegrown energy. -- ... Governments from Manila to Hanoi are leaning into alternatives that range from expanding coal power to
(Swan Defense and Heavy Industry) SDHI and Energy ONE Limited have signed a shipbuilding contract to build four (4) 92,500 DWT bulk carriers -- In a landmark development for India’s green shipbuilding ambitions, Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI) has
(Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (Google Translation)) Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") has entered into a long-term procurement agreement for bio-LNG (liquefied biomethane), one of the carbon-neutral fuels, and has commenced its continuous use in LNG-fueled car
(Sawgrass LNG & Power/PR Newswire) Sawgrass LNG & Power today (April 7, 2026) announced the successful completion of the first-ever shore-to-ship liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale on March 26, 2026, fueling the Ritz-Carlton Yacht
(Renewable Fuels Association) The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s data, analysis and research are the “gold standard” among international statistical agencies for agriculture, the Renewable Fuels Association said in comments submitted today in response to a USDA request for information on opportunities, challenges, and
by Alison Sider (Wall Street Journal) Airline’s 2012 acquisition of Pennsylvania refinery has been called both prescient and pointless -- Since 2012, Delta Air Lines DAL -2.06%decrease; red down pointing triangle has been the owner of a Pennsylvania refinery that processes crude into fuel. Over the years, the investment
by Alejandro Lazo (CalMatters) --California wants to drain road repair funds to subsidize green jet fuel that critics say costs 10x more than effective climate solutions. -- The proposal was shaped behind closed doors — a Houston oil company quietly lobbied Newsom's
by Timothy J. Urban (Bracewell LLP Energy Legal Blog/National Law Review) Recent federal, state, and international policy developments have introduced regulatory uncertainty in the low-carbon maritime fuels sector, complicating investment in both fuel production and supporting energy infrastructure. Stakeholders across the maritime shipping
(Optimus Technologies) Optimus Technologies, Inc. ("Optimus") and Sunoil Biodiesel B.V. ("Sunoil") have entered into a commercial partnership to accelerate adoption of 100% biodiesel (B100) across heavy-duty fleets in the Netherlands. This partnership marks Optimus' entrance into the European market and establishes
(Carboninsets) Carboninsets, the independent matchmaker service for verified Environmental Attribute Certificates (EACs), has launched a digital marketplace to support global transactions of high-quality EACs in hard-to-abate sectors, starting with transportation. The marketplace brings together qualified demand and verified EAC supply from
(BBI International/Biomass Magazine) At the 2026 International Biomass Conference & Expo, BBI International and Biomass Magazine recognized outstanding contributions to the bioenergy industry by naming Alicia Gibson, Rudi Roeslein and Cold Steppe Inc. as recipients of the 2026 International Biomass Conference & Expo’s prestigious
(REN) Rede Eléctrica Nacional S.A., in its capacity as a Guarantees of Origin Issuing Entity (EEGO), carried out on March 20 the first issuance of Guarantees of Origin (GO) for biomethane produced in Portugal. This issuance marks a new milestone in
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... “Three million metric tons a year,” she says. “That’s how much petroleum-based superabsorbent polymer the world uses in hygiene products. Diapers, pads. Materials that perform for hours… and persist for centuries.” The drone hesitates—then zooms in
by Jon Adamy (Farm News Media/Michigan Farm News) On the heels of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order allowing for the statewide sale of E15 fuel — made of 15% ethanol — new numbers show how impactful recent E15 expansion efforts have been. Nationwide
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Industry stakeholders submitted comments this week to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service regarding proposed rules on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. The proposed regulations, released on February 3, provide guidance on the
by Jared White (Brownfield Ag News) A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says her party has been left in the dark on the status of nationwide, year-round E15. “My Republican colleagues have kind of shut us Democrats out of the
(U.S. Grains & Bioproducts Council) At the recent CMA Shipping conference in Stamford, CT, U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) Senior Manager of Global Ethanol Export Development Ankit Chandra engaged with stakeholders across the alcohol fuels ecosystem, including the Methanol Institute,
by Marc Heller (E&E News Greenwire) EPA’s climbing mandate for biomass-based diesel is robbing a key ingredient — animal fat — from pet food manufacturers, companies say. ... That is the view of the Pet Food Institute, a trade group for companies like
by Kellan Heavican (Brownfield Ag News) The CEO of Kansas Corn says uncertainty over domestic biofuels policy makes it even more important for the U.S. to diversify export markets. Josh Roe says ethanol exports could easily hit 2.4 billion gallons this marketing
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) recently submitted comments in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) request for information on the Clean School Bus (CSB) Program. The EPA sought feedback on a broad range of fuel options
(Chevron) Dave Slade, Principal Biofuels Scientist at Chevron, recently appeared on Freightwaves’ NetZero Podcast to answer fleet operations and fuel procurement teams’ questions. In this interview Slade covers: How fuel flexibility can be a strategic advantage for fleets How to choose the right fuel
by Vonn Andrei E. Villamiel (Business World) A Negros Occidental legislator urged the government to increase the ethanol blend in gasoline to 15% (E15) from the current 10% (E10), citing supply security and the benefits to the domestic sugar industry. In a statement
by Rajneesh Tyagi (The Pioneer) India's ongoing Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) crisis has exposed the vulnerability of the country's cooking fuel supply chain, prompting renewed calls for diversification and a stronger push toward domestic alternatives such as ethanol. The disruption stems
by Cristiane Noberto (CNN Brazil (Google Translation)) CNPE resolution maintains focus on domestic production and reduces the scope for foreign fuel. -- The government reinforced this Wednesday ( April 1st) the requirement for national origin of the biodiesel used in the mandatory mixture
(Agroicone/PR Newswire) New research shows that expanding ethanol production from Brazil's second crop corn can support the growth of sustainable aviation fuel while limiting land-use change and greenhouse gas emissions. SÃO PAULO, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The expansion of ethanol production from Brazil's
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The presentation from Iogen focuses on identifying the next wave of advanced biofuels, specifically searching for clues to the “next billion-gallon biofuel”. Drawing on lessons from the last quarter-century, the most newsworthy takeaway is the assertion
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, The Digest announced the official opening of nominations for the 50 Hottest Companies in the Bioeconomy for 2026. Voting Rules Voting will be open to all registered voters, and you can register here. As a courtesy, ABLC
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