Ernie Pollitzer (Clean Energy Consultants/Biobased Diesel Daily) Biodiesel, renewable diesel and SAF are often grouped together from a regulatory-compliance perspective, but these three distinct industries are headed in different directions. Biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) are liquid fuels that
(TotalEnergies) TotalEnergies is working towards the decarbonization of air transportation, with the production and distribution to its customers of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). As from 2028, the Company will be able to produce more than half a million tons of SAF
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) A farmer-director with the Iowa Soybean Association says biodiesel demand has been increasing. “Nine years ago, we were trying to beg people to use our product,” said Dave Walton, a soybean farmer from eastern Iowa. Walton says
(Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition) This award is given to an organization or an individual in the organization in recognition for advancing our sector, achievements in advancing science, assisting, and taking appropriate measures for initiating the production, manufacture, and commercialization of
(Asharq Al-Awasat) Türkiye will set mandates for airlines and jet fuel suppliers to boost uptake of sustainable aviation fuel, with a goal of reducing aviation emissions by 5% by 2030, its civil aviation authority said on its website. The move is aimed
(Greencore) Greencore, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of convenience foods, has taken a significant step toward a greener future by launching a new fleet of 15 vehicles powered by Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), a renewable diesel alternative that reduces carbon
(KOSTER (Google translation)) At the inauguration of the biomethane plant in San Nazzaro Sesia, KOSTER took a decisive step towards a completely sustainable energy supply chain. During the event, six new methane-powered vehicles were presented – four LNG and two CNG
(Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.) Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) is pleased to announce its first use of bio-LNG fuel supplied by Shell Western LNG BV (Shell) to the car carrier “OCEANUS HIGHWAY”. The vessel received 500 tons of bio-LNG from Shell
(Air France-KLM Group) Air France-KLM and Airbus are pursuing their efforts to decarbonize air transport. -- As part of an agreement that came into effect at the beginning of 2025, Airbus employees can now book "SAF Bundles" for business travel—fares that include
(Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP)) The decline in rapeseed meal exports has prompted the Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP) to strongly oppose the proposed reduction of the cap on biofuels from cultivated biomass
by Pete Moss (Frazier, Barnes & Associates/Biobased Diesel Daily) An agricultural and biofuel producer crisis unfolding today can be thwarted with a few simple but effective solutions. -- It is too late for some and may be too late for many biodiesel
by Joseph Tek Choon Yee (The Star) Part of a nationwide rat eradication campaign involving 10 local councils and the Housing Ministry, it all sounds clever: public health goals, community participation and a budget-friendly fix for a pest and health problem. But
(North Africa Post) Morocco’s Investment Ministry conducted the sixth monitoring committee meeting for the Chbika green hydrogen project, marking significant progress in securing land rights for the ambitious renewable energy initiative with international partners TotalEnergies, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, and A.P. Moller
(S&P Global) Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, proposes to launch daily price assessments for certified UK subsidized waste feedstock biomethane guarantees of origin on Sept. 1, 2025. This proposal reflects the growing trade and increased fungibility of UK waste Renewable
by TrueBlueTerrier (Royal Mail Chat) Royal Mail has cut its average carbon emissions per parcel delivered by 20% over the past year, according to its latest environmental, social and governance (ESG) report. The report, published on June 26, shows carbon emissions per parcel
(Cold Jet/Globe Newswire) Cold Jet, the global leader in dry ice production systems, announced a groundbreaking initiative designed to transform renewable natural gas (RNG) biomethane sites worldwide into dual-purpose revenue generators. By integrating carbon capture and liquefaction technology with its highly efficient dry
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Senate passage sets the stage for House vote, reshaping renewable incentives along partisan and regional lines -- ... For biofuels, the bill could not have come at a more pivotal moment. With production slowed by policy uncertainty,
(UBC) The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, has announced the official rollout of Uganda’s National Biofuels Blending Programme, starting with a 5% ethanol blend in petrol (E5). The announcement was made during a press briefing aimed at
(EcoCeres) EcoCeres, Inc., a leading pure-play renewable fuels producer, announced the signing of a multi-year agreement to supply British Airways with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This strategic partnership is expected to help the UK’s flagship carrier reduce lifecycle carbon emissions of
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) OPAL Fuels reported a 32% higher Adjusted EBITDA and 38% RNG production growth in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024. The company is delivering one of North America’s largest and most profitable integrated RNG platforms. Key
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Second, the more dramatic the promise, the more disenchanted we become when reality fails to keep up. If you were told something was going to change the world by next Tuesday, and instead it merely
(Le Journal du Poids Lourd (Google translation)) The 2025 BioNGV Panorama has just been unveiled by France Mobilité Biogaz. It highlights a sector that continues to grow, but is hoping for better regulatory and fiscal conditions to take its place in
(World Biogas Association) The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has opened a public consultation, closing July 6, on a proposed methodology to support the use of improved cookstoves in cutting carbon emissions and air pollution. The methodology, known as CLEAR (Comprehensive
(Bioenergy Insight) Gasum has opened its ninth liquefied biogas (LBG) filling station in Norway, located at Moskog Business Park in Førde, within the Sunnfjord municipality. The new facility strengthens Gasum’s expanding Nordic network and responds to growing demand from both regional and
(Ocean Network Express) Ocean Network Express (“ONE”) announced today the naming of ONE Singapore, the sixth vessel in a series of 20 ammonia/methanol ready container vessels. The naming ceremony took place at the Hiroshima Shipyard of Imabari Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. in
(U.S. Grains Council) Representatives from the U.S. Grains Council (USGC), Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) recently conducted a strategic mission to Southeast Asia (SEA), underscoring the U.S. ethanol industry’s support for ethanol policy and technical advancement in Vietnam
(Port of Seattle) This information is adapted from a webinar held on June 27, 2024. For more information, watch the webinar recording. Part 1: Cruise Green Corridor Progress Report Part 2: Cruise Green Corridor Feasibility Study Part 4: Global Green Corridors, coming August 2025 Part 5: The Future
(Southeast Iowa Today With John Bain) On this episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain has a discussion with CEO of CapCO2 Solutions Inc Dr. Jeff Bonar and Director of Outreach and Community Sally Hart. Discussion includes the innovative approach that
(Eni) The initiative marks the beginning of industrial-scale vegetable oil production for biorefining. -- In the presence of the President of the Republic of the Congo, Denis Sassou Nguesso, and of a delegation of Eni managers led by Eni’s Chief Operating Officer
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, welcomed the California state legislature’s approval and California Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of a budget that included funding for the state’s approval of E15, a cleaner-burning, more affordable fuel blend made with 15% bioethanol
(Marubeni) Marubeni Corporation (hereinafter, “Marubeni”) has concluded a strategic partnership agreement (hereinafter, the “Agreement”) in the marine fuel business with SINOPEC FUEL OIL SALES CO., LTD. (hereinafter, “SINOPEC FUEL OIL”), a subsidiary of China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec Group), China’s
(Sora Fuel) Future Energy Global (FEG), a pioneer in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market scaling, and Sora Fuel Corporation (Sora), a company producing SAF and other e‑fuels, have signed a Letter of Intent to negotiate an Offtake Agreement. The collaboration envisions FEG reserving offtake
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) today announced that on June 26, it refueled its operated coal carrier HOKULINK (Note 1) with biofuel at Yeosu Port in South Korea. The HOKULINK, which transports coal for Hokuriku Electric Power
(The Sentinel) As sugarcane production declines and exports reach all-time highs, India is using historic rice surpluses into ethanol, reducing stockpiles and advancing its green fuel objectives. In stark contrast to recent years characterized by shortages and export restrictions, India is diverting
(CEVA Logistics/Automotive World) This investment allows CEVA to target 450 vehicles using HVO in the UK by the end of 2025 -- CEVA Logistics, a world leader in third-party logistics, is making HVO100 biofuel available across its entire network in the United
By Misha Simonovska (Fastmarkets) The assessments will reflect the cost of production of a tonne of sustainable aviation fuel in the Netherlands, utilizing hydrotreated esters and fatty acids (HEFA) technology with used cooking oil as its feedstock. SAF price inputs include Fastmarkets’ AG-UCO-0011 Used cooking
(California Air Resources Board) Rule to save Californians billions and spur billions in clean energy investment -- What you need to know:The California Air Resources Board (CARB) today (June 27, 2025) announced that the updated Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) regulation will take effect beginning in July. The LCFS benefits public
(NATSO/PR Newswire) NATSO, representing truck stops and travel centers, American Trucking Associations (ATA), Association of American Railroads (AAR), National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), National Energy & Fuels Institute, Sustainable Advanced Biofuel Refiners (SABR), and SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, commended
(Renewable Fuels Association) With a Middle East crisis once again roiling global oil markets, a new report shows that American-made ethanol keeps gasoline prices down—saving drivers well over $50 billion each year, or 39 cents per gallon. “As our nation again prepares to
(Towngas) The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) today (June 25, 2025) participated in the Mainland Hong Kong Green Energy Matchmaking Event at the Central Government Offices, organised by the Commercial Office of the Economic Affairs Department of the
by Sara Kosmajac (Offshore Energy) Switzerland-based marine power company WinGD has been tapped to supply its X-DF-M dual-fuel methanol and methanol-ready X-engine designs for over 30 boxships to be constructed for a Taiwanese container shipping player. ... The order reportedly follows a booking from
(Fact.MR) The global bio-feedstock market is expected to reach USD 224.9 billion by 2035, up from USD 115.0 billion in 2024. During the forecast period from 2025 to 2035, the industry is projected to expand at a CAGR of 6.3%, as the market emerges to meet the growing demand for
(Lufthansa Group) Since June 1, the Lufthansa Group “Sustainable Corporate Value Fare” has been used by Airbus for all Lufthansa flights within Germany for its employees; Fare for business customers enables proportional offsetting of calculated CO2 emissions through the use of SAF; Lufthansa
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 Michael McAdams (Advanced Biofuels Association/Real Clear Energy) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has moved from the margins of energy policy to the forefront of America’s energy future. Once viewed as a long-shot innovation, SAF is now a commercially viable, rapidly scaling
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Carbon Recycling International (CRI) operates the first certified e-fuel plant and the largest, most efficient CO2 to Methanol plant, producing over 210,000 tonnes. Their patented, flexible reactor design handles diverse CO2 and hydrogen feedstocks. Methanol is
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Carbon Recycling International (CRI) offers Emissions-to-Liquids (ETL) technology that converts CO2 and H2 into practical, low-carbon fuels like methanol. Methanol demand is projected to grow from 97MT (2020) to over 500MT by 2050, driven by shipping
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Renewable fuels aren’t perfect. They’re not glamorous. But they’re here. Domestic. Deployable. Real. And in a moment of where resilience counts, they may be the only thing standing between us and a fuel system too brittle to
by Ely Sandler and Daniel Schrag (Washington Post) President Donald Trump’s tariffs are in limbo, struck down by one federal court and temporarily reinstated by another. Congress, with its slim Republican majority, seems unlikely to enact them into law. Beyond the
(Bioenergy International) In Sweden, oil refiner and renewable fuels major Preem has completed the company's largest investment in renewable production capacity ever. On June 16, 2025, the so-called Synsat facility was inaugurated at the refinery in Lysekil, a facility that expands
(Bioenergy International) Swedish forest industry major SCA has selected Gasum’s FuelEU Maritime pool as its solution for complying with the EU maritime emissions regulation. The credibility and reliability offered by an established company like Gasum were important factors in SCA’s decision. SCA
(Bioenergy International) Following extensive discussions over a long period and repeated demands from industry stakeholders including the European Renewable Ethanol Association (ePURE, and the European Industrial & Beverage Ethanol Association (iEthanol), and EU Member States, the European Commission has triggered the
(Biofuels International) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production to reach 2 million tonnes (Mt) (2.5 billion litres) or 0.7% of airlines’ total fuel consumption in 2025. “While it is encouraging that SAF production is expected
by Roxana Petrescu (Ziarul Financiar (Google translation)) ♦ OMV Petrom, the largest local company, has so far signed two supply contracts, a total of 1.45 billion euros for raw material that will be used in the sustainable aviation fuels unit it is building at
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... At the BDO Zone Summit this week, I saw it again: the quiet math of resilience. Not flashy, not famous—but structured. Strategic. And real. This isn’t about grand pronouncements; it’s about the tangible, daily acts
(Diesel Direct/PR Newswire) Diesel Direct, the nation's largest asset-based mobile fueling solutions provider, is proud to support the Steamship Authority in launching its landmark renewable diesel pilot program this summer aboard the M/V Island Home, which operates on the Woods Hole–Martha's Vineyard route. This
(TMD Energy/Globe Newswire) TMD Energy Limited (the “Company” or “TMDEL”) (NYSE American: TMDE), together with its subsidiaries is a Malaysia and Singapore based services provider engaged in integrated bunkering services which involves ship-to-ship transfer of marine fuels, ship management services and
(Maersk) A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has named the first vessel in a series of 17,480 TEU vessels equipped with dual-fuel methanol propulsion. The naming event took place on 18 June at Hyundai Heavy Industries’ (HHI) yard in Ulsan, South Korea. The
(China Daily) The launching ceremony of the first B24 bio-marine fuel bunkering operation in northern China kicked off in Qingdao West Coast New Area on June 14. Bunkering vessel Dayuanyou 8 discharged 1,300 metric tons of B24 bio-marine fuel into an international carrier HMM VANCOUVER,
(Marine Insight News Network) Maritime service provider Vane Brothers and multinational oil and gas company Shell have completed their first marine biofuel delivery in New York. The bunkering operation was carried out earlier this month at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal, where the
(Biofuels International) Production and use of renewable ethanol from ePURE members and other EU producers reduced greenhouse-gas emissions by an average of 79% compared to fossil fuels in 2024, according to newly certified data. As EU policymakers consider how best to decarbonise
(Nebraska Soybean Board) Ask any farm family around here what they're listening to while working the fields, and they’ll tell you, “The game’s on.” Since 2023, Husker Athletics, Arrow Stage Lines, and the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) have taken that pride on the road
(Copa-Cogeca/Biobased Diesel Daily) Contrary to its original purpose, the energy-content multiplier—or double counting—applied under the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED) transportation targets is increasingly being misused, according to Copa-Cogeca, an organization representing farmers and agricultural cooperatives in Europe. As such, double counting
by Kami Buchholz (Engine Technology Forum/Power Progress) The internal combustion engine (ICE) has served as an indispensable power source for on-highway and off-highway vehicles for decades. While the ICE continues to showcase an attitude of sustainability as a standalone provider of
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) ... Last week, two major policy developments are resetting the debate about the future of vehicles and fuels. First, after several years of lackluster federal policy support for renewable fuels – even below what was actually
(Mezha) As reported by the People’s Deputy from “Holos” Yaroslav Zheleznyak in his Telegram channel -- The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has passed a decision to postpone fines for failing to meet bio-component content requirements in gasoline until January 1, 2026. This was
(Luxaviation) Luxaviation Signals Interest in Active Role in SAF-Dedicated Entity SAF Zero - SAF Zero, a Haffner Energy initiative, is gaining momentum: Luxaviation Group, a leading global operator in the business aviation sector, is exploring an active role in the new entity,
(Quadrise) Quadrise (AIM:QED), the technology company focused on the decarbonisation of shipping and heavy industry through deployment of low emission fuels and biofuels, announces the Company has signed a Joint Development Agreement ("JDA") with renewable fuel technology experts Alder Energy LLC. Alder Energy LLC, known as
(Neste) Neste has reached an agreement with Amazon to provide 7,500 metric tons (2.5 million gallons) of neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ for its Amazon Air cargo operations at San Francisco International Airport and Ontario International Airport in California, through to the
(New York City Department of Transportation) A Shipment Containing 336,000 Gallons of Hydrogenation-Derived Renewable Diesel – a Sustainable Alternative to Petroleum-Based Fuel – Has Now Arrived in Staten Island. Image of the Staten Island Ferry ‘Spirit of America’ making a trip during
(TotalEnergies/Business Wire) TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) and Quatra, the European market leader in the collection and recycling of used cooking oil, have signed a 15-year agreement beginning in 2026, for the supply of 60,000 tons a year of European used cooking
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Topsoe, a leader in energy transition, highlights their G2L™ Biofuels technology, a novel and commercially ready pathway converting Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Leveraging industrially proven Fischer-Tropsch (FT) synthesis, this solution achieves
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Black liquor, they called her. Thick, volatile, carbon-rich. The kind you burn without thinking, just to feel the heat. Most mills did. Most couldn’t help themselves. But Mercer… Mercer looked closer. They saw through the smoke.
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The USDA Foreign Agricultural Trade Service hosted a trade mission to Lima, Peru, from June 9-12 aimed at expanding market access and boosting U.S. agricultural exports. The agency identified ethanol as one of the products
(ReFuels/NewsWeb) ReFuels N.V., one of Europe's leading suppliers of renewable biomethane (Bio-CNG) for the decarbonisation of heavy goods vehicles (HGV), has opened a new refuelling station at Livingston in West Lothian, Scotland. The public-access Bio-CNG station operated under the CNG Fuels
(bnamericas) Argentina introduced rules concerning the use of biofuels in marine transport. Via a change announced by the federal energy department, biofuels can be loaded neat or blended with fossil fuels into the fuel tanks of river and ocean vessels. "Currently, the use
by Dan Lashof and Audrey Denvir (World Resources Institute) Emissions from domestic aviation are responsible for 3 percent of annual US greenhouse gas output and are expected to increase by 2–3 percent per year through midcentury unless the course is corrected. In
by Nandika Chand (SeaNews) FincoEnergies has announced the adoption of Digital Delivery through electronic Bunker Delivery Note (eBDN) technology across its marine biofuel operations in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region. This reflects its commitment to transparency, innovation, and sustainability. The strategic implementation is powered
by Lesley Bankes-Hughes (Bunkerspot) Japan’s NYK Trading announced this week that it has been chartering a bunker barge operated by Asahi Tanker and fuelled by biofuel in the Tokyo Bay area since March. The deployment of the No. 28 Seihosan Maru was said by
(Royal Air Force) A spectacular world-first flypast using a combination of more environmentally-friendly fuels has been performed by the Red Arrows over London for His Majesty The King. Jets from the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team were powered with a high-ratio blend
(Viva Energy Australia) Viva Energy today (June 13, 2025) launched its Australia-first renewable hydrogen refuelling station at the company's Energy Hub in Geelong. The facility is the nation’s first publicly accessible commercial hydrogen refuelling station and will be the hub for
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
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Jimmy Samartzis of LanzaJet spoke on building the new SAF industry. He highlighted the LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels (FPF) plant, their First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) facility. Mechanical completion occurred in May 2024, grand opening in August 2024. Despite
by Rob Hodgetts (Corporate Jet Investor) Gulfstream’s G700 aircraft set two new city-pair speed records while flying to the International Paris Air Show at Paris-Le Bourget airport. The G700 flew from Teterboro, New Jersey, to San Francisco, a distance of 2,272 nautical
(Worley Consulting/Biofuels International) ... Without urgent action to develop supplies of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), emissions could reach 21.2 metric gigatonnes a year. However, with SAF supply still in its early stages and the window to meet these targets narrowing, there is
(Biofuels International) ... More than 60 vehicles involved in airport operations are now running on biodiesel instead of fossil-based diesel. These include airfield operations and security team vehicles, fire trucks and snow clearing vehicles. The airport has worked with biodiesel supplier
by Tatiana Maligro (Rappler) The Department of Energy cites surging coconut oil prices in the international market amid high demand -- The Department of Energy (DOE) said on Friday, June 13, that it will postpone the rollout of higher biodiesel blends due
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today welcomed the release of proposed renewable volume obligations (RVOs) for 2026 and 2027, calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s draft rule a “very positive signal” for America’s ethanol industry and farmers. By prioritizing domestically produced renewable fuels
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) ... Renewable Fuels Association calls for EPA action, E15 access, and 45Z clarity The Renewable Fuels Association is advocating for policies to “unleash American ethanol,” according to its president and CEO Geoff Cooper, who delivered the keynote
(University of Surry) A startup from the University of Surrey is one of just ten finalists shortlisted for the Manchester Prize – a UK government-backed award that supports AI solutions for the public good. BiofuelAI now has the chance to win
(Scania/Powerboat World) Scania, one of the world's leading manufacturers of engines, announced today the successful demonstration of the performance and viability of renewable marine diesel fuel in a Viking 48 Convertible powered by twin Scania 1,150 HP DI16-liter V8 engines during
(Hong Kong Seaport Alliance /Modern Teminals Hong Kong) Hong Kong Seaport Alliance (HKSPA) has successfully conducted Hong Kong’s first simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering at its member Modern Terminals’ facilities on 5 June, marking an important step in
(BeHydro) In a landmark agreement to decarbonise shipping, JPNH₂YDRO, BeHydro, DAIHATSU INFINEARTH and Mizuno Marine today entered into a strategic partnership for the introduction of BEH2YDRO INFINEARTH hydrogen engines in Japan, in the presence of Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of
by Laurel Rosenhall and Lisa Friedman (New York Times) California leaders said the state intends to challenge the move in court, and to find new ways to move drivers toward electric vehicles. -- President Trump signed joint resolutions of Congress on Thursday
by Kate Abnett (Reuters) The European Union has offered to subsidise airline purchases of more than 200 million litres of sustainable aviation fuels to encourage carriers to swap kerosene for cleaner alternatives, Reuters calculations show. The calculations, based on European Commission data,
(Carboninsets/American Journal of Transportation) Carboninsets, a new independent matchmaker service for verified Environmental Attribute Certificates (EACs), has launched to support companies in reducing their Scope 3 emissions throughout their supply chains. Carboninsets unites cargo owners and freight forwarders with stakeholders from
(UABIO) Last week (week of May 5, 2025), MHP, an international food and agro company (UABIO member), made the first export of Ukrainian Bio-LNG to the EU. Adomas Audickas, Deputy CEO of MHP Group responsible for bioenergy development: “The launch of Bio-LNG exports
(UABIO) We have prepared a review of the recent report “Biomethane across borders: exploring the possible trade barrier related to how biomethane is captured in emissions reporting”, prepared by Common Futures and commissioned by the Biomethane Industrial Partnership (BIP). The reason for issuing this
(International Energy Agency) Biogases play an important and growing role in energy systems. Produced locally using organic waste, biogas and biomethane can contribute to energy security, waste management, emissions reductions and agricultural development. In recent years, demand for biomethane – also known
(Biofuels Digest) 400+ never previously released recorded presentations and programs -- On demand & free! Just pick and click! Popular programs such as The Wolfpack, Digest Connect, ReEnergize, The Dish, more ALBC releases than ever, and more! The 2025 ABLC Presentations Pavel Molchanov, SVP,
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels Alliance America delivered a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, urging him to set the 2026 RFS biomass-based diesel volume at no less than 5.25 billion gallons and allow continued growth in the 2027 volumes.
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Valerie Reed, Director of the USDOE Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), discussed building A Resilient US Bioeconomy. She outlined benefits including job creation, strengthening national security via domestic supply chains, supporting ethanol producers, investing in communities, improving
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... This advanced biorefinery will convert forest thinnings into Sustainable Aviation Fuel and other renewable fuels. With more than five decades of experience in forestry and timber operations in East Texas, LP is expected to serve
(Manifold Times) Trio signed a non-binding JDA to establish low-emissions ammonia bunkering operations to service iron ore carriers at Port of Dampier in Australia by 2030. -- NH3 Clean Energy (NH3) on Tuesday (10 June) said it it has signed a non-binding
by Stefka Wechsler (Argus Media/Manifold Times) EU and IMO dual efforts to cut shipping emissions could lead to stacked fines and higher fuel costs for ships visiting EU ports, but it could also sharpen incentives to use biodiesel blends. The EU’s FuelEU
by Aariz Rizvi (MotorBeam) Toyota promotes hybrids as cleaner than EVs in fossil-fuel-dependent regions -- Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda has reignited the debate over the environmental impact of electric vehicles, arguing that hybrids may still be the more effective choice for reducing
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) A number of biodiesel plants remain idled across Iowa. Eastern Iowa farmer Dave Walton serves on the board of directors for the Iowa Soybean Association and American Soybean Association. He tells Brownfield the industry is seeking
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Oswego County, New York, on June 6 announced the former Attis Ethanol plant and grain malting operation will be sold via an auction conducted by Collar City Auctions Realty & Management Inc. Bidding is set
by Jeff Beach (North Dakota Monitor) The demand for jet fuel is going up. The demand for gasoline is going down. That’s the simple explanation from Chris Ryan, the president and chief operating officer of Gevo, on why the company plans to
(Renewable Fuels Association) In keynote remarks today at the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo in Omaha, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper laid out the importance of ethanol for energy independence and the rural farm economy. “If there was ever an
(DNV) In this episode of the Maritime Impact podcast, host Eirik Nyhus is joined by Jason Stefanatos, Global Decarbonization Director at DNV, to explore the vital role of energy efficiency in the shipping industry’s journey towards new fuels and zero GHG
(American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) A panel at the 2025 Fuel Ethanol Workshop will spotlight how agricultural conservation practices can create new markets and profit opportunities for ethanol producers and farmers. Titled "Turning Agricultural Practices into Low-Carbon Farming Success,” .... Moderated by American
by Adam Campbell (BIV) GCT's Vanterm terminal in Vancouver's inner harbour now uses renewable diesel to power it's entire heavy duty fleet -- Heavy equipment at one Metro Vancouver’s biggest container ports is now running on fully renewable fuel. Global Container Terminals Inc.
(Regional Container Lines) On June 4, 2025, Regional Container Lines Public Company Limited (RCL), and PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited (OR), Energy Solutions Business, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) “Bio VLSFO Supply Agreement.” This marks the first
(Engine Technology Forum) Urges inclusion of Renewable Diesel/HVO and Hydrogen for ICE -- The following statement was issued today (June 5, 2025) from Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director of the Engine Technology Forum, regarding the Forum’s filing to the California Energy Commission’s
(American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) The Oregon Department of Transportation said its POINT intercity bus service has joined with two other state transit agencies – Lane Transit District and TriMet – in transitioning from operating buses on petroleum-based diesel to
(Aggreko) Service centers in four cities replace all internal fuel needs with HVO biofuel instead of diesel -- Service centers in four cities replace all internal fuel needs with HVO biofuel instead of diesel. Aggreko, a global leader in energy solutions, announced that
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The House of Novonesis has unveiled its latest silhouette — Innova Eclipse-L — a long-form fermentation strain designed to handle heat, high solids, and rising acid levels without breaking form. It’s the opening salvo in what may be
(Technical University of Munich) Imports without guarantees are not competitive -- To meet Europe’s demand for green hydrogen, governments and the private sector have high hopes for production in Africa. A study led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has now
(SkyNRG) APG, on behalf of its pension fund client ABP, is investing up to €250 million in SkyNRG to enable the development and adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) worldwide. The funding will support the continued growth of SkyNRG’s platform which
(Times of India/MSN) LuLu Group, one of the UAE’s largest retail chains, has begun powering its delivery fleet with biodiesel made from used cooking oil collected across its stores. This move is part of the company’s broader sustainability strategy and supports
(NL Times) In 2024, renewable energy made up 19.8 percent of the Netherlands’ total energy consumption, up from 17.4 percent in 2023. This rise reportedly stems mainly from new offshore wind turbines and increased biodiesel use in transport. The share of
by Eric Ng (South China Morning Post) Biodiesel needs more financial incentives to compete with EVs in the city’s decarbonisation efforts, Business Environment Council says -- The European Union’s (EU) tariffs on biodiesel and renewable diesel from China present Hong Kong with
(Safety4Sea) D Ports Group, Masdar, Advario, and the CMA CGM Group have signed a collaboration agreement to explore the development of an e-methanol bunkering and export facility at Khalifa Port and KEZAD in the UAE. As informed, the project will provide critical
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) SynPet offers a proprietary Thermal Conversion Process (TCP) that uniquely treats complex mixed plastic waste, including PVC, without sorting or drying. This non-combustion technology avoids new CO2 emissions. Products include Circular Naphtha, Renewable Natural Gas, and
by Jordyn Dahl (Politico) The group wants to allow automakers to continue selling some combustion engines after 2035. -- ... Friday's proposition from the German Association for the Automotive Industry (VDA) came just 10 days after the Council granted automakers leniency on this year's
by Ian Taylor (Bunkerspot) A BIMCO (Baltic and International Maritime Council) subcommittee is currently working on a Biofuel Clause for Time Charter Parties which is scheduled to be presented at the shipping association’s Documentary Committee meeting in October. In a statement issued on
(U.S. Grains Council) Last week, the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) and the Secretariat of Energy Development of the State of Tamaulipas signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) establishing a cooperative framework to promote ethanol vehicle programs to decarbonize public transportation, enhance
(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 Parthasarathi Biswas (Indian Express) In order to help sugar mills avoid overproduction of sugar, the central government had unveiled the Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP) in 2017-18 -- Ethanol, once touted to be the saviour of the sugar industry in times of
(EnviTec Biogas) EnviThan gas upgrading plant is the result of sustained service work -- The result of ongoing, neighborly service efforts speaks for itself: After 18 years in the Eastern European market, the team at the Czech Service subsidiary of EnviTec Biogas
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Hexas provides XanoFiber from its proprietary, purpose-grown XanoGrass. This crop offers high biomass yield per acre compared to alternatives and addresses the need for sustainable biomass. XanoGrass production can be carbon negative and is an EPA-approved
by Alan Watts (Your Ag Edge) Commonwealth Agri Energy is continuing to increase the amount of corn from Kentucky farms to produce ethanol, and other products. General Manager Mick Henderson talks about the growth of the plant from the early days
by Kellan Heavican (Brownfield Ag News) ... Kenneth Hartman Jr. says expanding market access for dried distillers grain and ethanol could increase demand value by nearly $900 million. “They have a growing population of about 1.4 billion people. There’s just a
by Emily Hickson (Climate Catalyst) ... When I attended the SAF Investor Conference in February 2024, I couldn’t help but notice that the incumbent fuel suppliers were missing from the room. That is strange when you consider that oil majors dominate
(Praj) Partnership aims to determine carbon intensity of sugarcane-based jet fuel and develop India-specific certification aligned with ISCC and RSB CORSIA standards. India is taking decisive steps toward decarbonizing its aviation sector, with a SAF blending mandate targeting 1% by 2027 and
(Syzygy Plasmonics/PR Newswire) Syzygy's NovaSAF™ Platform Supercharges Aviation Decarbonization by combining Biogas and Renewable Power to produce SAF at Jet-A Cost Parity -- - Syzygy Plasmonics, the global leader in electrified biogas-to-SAF technology, today announced the initiation of Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED)
Delivered by NAS President Marcia McNutt: The second annual State of the Science address explored the current status of the U.S. research enterprise and strategies for navigating a rapidly changing scientific landscape. The address was followed by a panel moderated by
by Chen Yufeng (Zhitong Finance) Zhitong Finance APP learned that Guojin Securities released a research report saying that the greening of ships will drive the consumption of green alcohol, and the downstream scenarios of green alcohol have gradually become clear, opening
(Marine and Port Authority of Singapore) 1. An Enhanced Maritime Partnership Agreement was signed by French Minister for Transport, Mr Philippe Tabarot, and Singapore’s Acting Minister for Transport and Senior Minister of State for Finance, Mr Jeffrey Siow, on the occasion
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association) During its last scheduled meeting during fiscal year 2025, the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program today awarded more than $1 million in cost-share grants to support the installation of E15 at 91 additional retail fuel sites across
by Mark Smith (Safety4Sea) ... In October, the International Maritime Organization is set to adopt a legally binding framework to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships over 5,000 GT, pending entry into force in 2027. Including a new fuel standard
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
(Waga Energy) Waga Energy announces the start-up of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) production at the Hartland landfill site in British Columbia. The project, carried out in partnership with Capital Regional District (CRD) and FortisBC, is the first facility of its kind
(Exolum) The company has invested over $100 million in the construction of the airport’s new fuel storage terminal, which is expected to serve more than 40 million passengers following its expansion. -- Exolum has commenced fuel storage and aircraft refuelling operations at
(Biofuel Express) Biofuel Express and BlackCoral Energy have joined forces to bring sustainable biofuels to the maritime sector. This strategic partnership will deliver HVO100 and B100 to key ports across Denmark, southern Norway, Sweden, and northern Germany—supporting vessel operators in meeting
(LanzaJet) LanzaJet, a leading next-generation fuels technology company and producer of sustainable fuels, and ATOBA Energy, a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) aggregator committed to solving the financial challenges between producers and offtakers, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on accelerating SAF
by James Davey (Reuters) Industry warns last month's UK-US trade deal will hit operations; Seeks short-term financial aid of up to 150 million pounds; Says thousands of jobs at stake LONDON, June 3 (Reuters) - One of Britain's biggest bioethanol producers warned the government
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,
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