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Exploring Green Methanol as a Sustainable Cruise Fuel

(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

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CapCO2 Solutions Inc-Green Methanol-No Eminent Domain and No Pipelines Webinar/Podcast

(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

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UniSQ to Turn Dairy Waste and Duckweed into Sustainable Biofuels

(University of Southern Queensland)  A collaborative project led by the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) is aiming to accelerate Australia’s transition to net-zero by transforming dairy waste and duckweed into scalable, sustainable biofuels. Backed by nearly $200,000 through the Australian Government’s Australia’s

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Growth Energy Commends California Governor, Legislature for Including E15 Funding in Final Budget

(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

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Growth Energy: Summer E15 Waiver Could Save Americans $10.1 Billion Nationwide

(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuels trade association, announced that Americans could potentially save more than $10.1 billion in fuel costs this summer thanks to an emergency summer E15 waiver issued earlier this year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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Growth Energy Applauds Court Ruling Upholding RFS Set against Oil Industry Challenge

(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, issued the following statement in response to a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit that defended the RFS Set and rejected an attempt by oil industry

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Sustainable Marine Propulsion Technologies

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) published the first peer-reviewed lifecycle assessment for recreational boats, concluding no “one size fits all” solution for carbon emission reduction. Given boats’ 30-50 year useful life, sustainable solutions are vital.

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1st for a Japanese Electric Power Company: MOL Conducts Technical Trial Voyage Using Biofuel 'B30' on Coal Carrier Serving Hokuriku Electric Power

(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

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India Produces Ethanol from Surplus Rice

(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

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CEVA Logistics Offering Low Carbon UK Road Network Thanks to HVO100 Biofuel Availability Investment

(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

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How Chris Wright Is Remaking the National Labs

by Brian Dabbs, Christa Marshall  (E&E News Energywire) The DOE secretary’s proposed budget would slash research programs and boost efforts “to reindustrialize America, to win the race on AI, and to stop the huge upward pressure on electricity prices.” ... The Trump administration’s fiscal

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Fastmarkets Launches European Sustainable Aviation Fuel Price Assessments

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

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Louisiana Is Latest State to Redefine Natural Gas -- a Planet-Warming Fossil Fuel -- as Green Energy

by Jack Brook and Jennifer McDermott (Associated Press)  Louisiana is the latest state to redefine natural gas as green energy under a new law the Republican governor signed this week, even though it’s a fossil fuel that emits planet-warming greenhouse gases. Three

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CARB Announces Latest LCFS Updates Will Be Implemented Next Month

(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

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US Environment Agency Employees Say Trump Administration Undermining Mission

by  Valerie Volcovici (Reuters) Nearly 300 current and recently terminated employees of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published a declaration of dissent on Monday (June 30, 2025), outlining five major concerns about how the Trump administration's politicization of science and severe job

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Fuels and Freight Groups Praise Senate for Equalizing Tax Treatment of Biofuels

(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

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New Study: Ethanol Saves U.S. Drivers Over $50 Billion Each Year

(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

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Bio-Feedstock Market Outlook (2025 to 2035)

(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

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California Repeals Diesel Locomotive Phase-out Rule

by Alex Nieves (Politico Pro)   The California Air Resources Board announced plans to revoke the rule in January.  --  California air regulators repealed a state rule Thursday that would have mandated rail operators phase out the diesel locomotives that traverse the

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Federal Court Strikes Down EPA Fuel Economy Rule in Victory for Ethanol and Scientific Integrity

(National Sorghum Producers)  The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled this week in favor of Texas Corn Producers, Texas Sorghum Producers, and National Sorghum Producers, vacating a 2024 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that unfairly penalized ethanol-containing fuels in federal

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What Is Holding Back the Bioeconomy? In Conversation with Boston Bioprocess CEO Dr. Michael Tai

by Elaine Watson (Ag Funder News) While significant progress has been made in recent years to optimize microbial strains and drive efficiency in biomanufacturing, a disconnect between upstream and downstream work continues to hold back progress, claims Boston Bioprocess cofounder Dr. Michael Tai. Founded

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Oxford Researchers Find Planting Trees in Kenya Has Better Climate Results than DAC

by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest)  n the UK, from direct air capture to farming smarter and reforesting the tropics, carbon drawdown is no longer the stuff of academic journals or green tech expos, it’s the frontline of our collective climate response. But which

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FutureFuel Idles Biodiesel Production Amidst Regulatory Uncertainty, Shifts Full Focus to Specialty Chemicals Growth

(FutureFuel)  FutureFuel Corp. (NYSE: FF) (“FutureFuel” or the “Company”), a manufacturer of custom and performance chemicals and biofuels, today announced its decision to temporarily idle biodiesel production upon completion of its remaining contractual obligations, anticipated to occur by the end of

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Brazil Raises Biofuel Levels, Sees Gasoline Self-sufficiency

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

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Is Key to America’s Energy Dominance Agenda

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

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Democrats Are Taking Aim at One of California’s Signature Climate Policies

 by Alex Nieves, Debra Kahn, Camille von Kaenel (Politico Pro Climatewire) State lawmakers are targeting California's climate and pollution regulations in the name of gas prices. -- President Donald Trump is threatening California's marquee carbon-trading program. But it's in-state Democrats who are

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Amid Middle East Tensions, RFA Urges President Trump to Remove E15 Barriers

(Renewable Fuels Association) Allowing E15 in existing infrastructure would help reduce volatility, lower pump prices  -- As tensions in the Middle East create uncertainty and volatility in global fuel markets, the Renewable Fuels Association is urging President Trump to move quickly to

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GOP Attorneys General Want Legal Immunity for Fossil Fuel Industry

by Lesley Clark (Politico Pro Climatewire) Red states are urging the Trump administration to take steps to quash lawsuits that seek to hold the oil and gas industry accountable for climate change. -- A coalition of Republican state attorneys general is urging

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High Noon for Energy Supply at the Strait of Hormuz Parts 1 and 2

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

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Bureau Veritas Calls for Systemic Industry Change to Support a Sustainable Blue Economy

(Bureau Veritas) From green finance to cross-sector collaboration, Matthieu de Tugny - Bureau Veritas Executive Vice-President, leading Marine & Offshore, says shipping needs a radically different approach to ensure continued protection of the natural environment and achieve its decarbonization and sustainability

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A Carbon Tariff Is the Right Way to Confront China on Trade

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

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Group of State and Local Officials Calls on Congress to End Tax Credits for Carbon Sequestration

by Joshua Haiar and Seth Tupper (South Dakota Searchlight/Iowa Capital Dispatch)  Over 100 state and local officials from the Midwest and West, including Iowa, are asking the U.S. Senate to eliminate tax credits for carbon capture and sequestration as part of a federal

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Divided US Appeals Court Allows Biden-era Biofuel Rule to Stand

By Nate Raymond (Reuters)  Court finds EPA's climate analysis arbitrary, sends rule back for review; Environmental groups argue EPA used outdated study on emissions; Judge Katsas dissents, calls rule deeply flawed A federal appeals court declined to throw out the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's

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European Commission Adopts Safeguard Measures on Ethanol from Pakistan

(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

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India Achieved 20% Ethanol Blending Target Six Years Early: Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

by khushboo kumari (Financial Express) Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri talks about how biofuels and green hydrogen will fuel a $7–10 trillion economy vision. While talking to CNN News 18 he said, “India has already achieved 20 per cent ethanol blending in petrol—six

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Supreme Court Green-Lights Suit against California Waiver Authority

by Niina H. Farah, Lesley Clark (Politico Pro Greenwire)  The justices declined to set a new broader rule for when challengers can bring a case to court. --  The Supreme Court opened the door Friday for fuel producers to challenge California vehicle

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Environmental Justice Summit at Howard University on 6/17/25

by Natalie Roberts* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The 2025 Environmental Justice Summit was hosted by the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) at Howard University. This event had four small panels, each focusing on a different aspect or application of environmental justice.

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Policy Shortcomings Puts SAF Production at Risk, Said IATA Chief

(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

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SAF Supplies an America-First Energy Future for Iowa's Farmers | Opinion

by Dan Keitzer (Iowa Corn Growers Association/Des Moines Register)  Iowa can remain an energy leader while creating new opportunities for our farmers and bolstering our local communities. -- ... The 45Z production tax credit is critical to putting American energy production and

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The Bedford Falls Test: BDO Zones and the Path to Rural Development

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

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Unlocking e-SAF’s Potential for the EU Competitiveness and Energy Independence

(European Federation for Transport and Environment)  The EU's Sustainable Transport Investment Plan is an opportunity to unlock the full potential of e-SAF - the greenest and most scalable sustainable aviation fuel. In doing so, it could also boost the EU’s industrial

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Bill Aims to Create Tax Credit to Support Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage

by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and Adam Schiff, D-Calif., on May 21 introduced legislation to create a tax credit incentivizing biomass carbon removal and storage (BiCRS) technologies, including biochar production.  The bill, S. 1842, known as the Wildfire

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Paris Air Show: TotalEnergies and Avril Study the Development of a French Intermediate Crop Sector for the Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuels

(TotalEnergies)  TotalEnergies and Avril, the industrial and financial leader in the French vegetable oils and proteins sector, have entered into an agreement to jointly study the development of a French intermediate crop sector for the production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF),

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Power to Liquids: Money from Thin Air

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest)  NexantECA identifies Power-to-Liquids (PTL) and CO2 utilization as increasingly vital due to projected shortfalls in meeting 2050 emission targets with current technologies. PTL, utilizing CO2 as a feedstock, typically requires dedicated low-carbon intensity power. The presentation

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EU Renewable Ethanol Reduced GHG Emissions by 79% Compared to Fossil Fuel in 2024, New Report

(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

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SCOTUS Determines DC Circuit Only Venue for SRE Legal Challenges

by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News)  The Supreme Court has determined there is only one venue appropriate for legal challenges to small refinery exemption decisions. Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper says the Court agreed with RFA and Growth Energy that the

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Enjoying the Ride with Biodiesel Pride

(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

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Copa-Cogeca Urges EU Action Amid Surge in Fraudulent Feedstock Imports for Biofuels

(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

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Hybrid Tech Bridges the Gap between ICE and All-Electric

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

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Renewable Fuels Get a Boost and California Policies Get a Reset

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

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Ukraine Delays Fines for Biofuel Content in Gasoline Until 2026

(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

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Business Aviation Leader Luxaviation and Haffner Energy Join Forces to Accelerate SAF Production and Promotion

(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,

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DCAS and NYC DOT Announce First Barge Delivery of Renewable Diesel, Marking the Staten Island Ferry’s Full Transition to Cleaner Energy

(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

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Pulp Non-Fiction: Mercer International Finds Allure, Redemption in the Advanced Bioeconomy

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.

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Department of Commerce Officially Disbands Renewable Energy Advisory Committee

by Erin Voegele (Ethanol {Producer Magazine) The U.S. Department of Commerce on June 10 confirmed the termination of 14 discretionary federal advisory committees, including the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee, which provided the agency with private sector advice aimed

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LeGrand, Ulibarri Join USDA ATM to Hong Kong

(U.S. Grains Council)  ... U.S. Grains Council (USGC) Chairwoman Verity Ulibarri and USGC President and CEO Ryan LeGrand traveled to Beijing and Hong Kong, China to meet with key industry counterparts and join the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agribusiness Trade Mission

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Senate Bill Would Raise Value of Tax Credit to Use Captured CO2 to Produce More Oil

by Valerie Volcovici (Reuters)  A U.S. Senate panel proposed making the tax credit for capturing carbon emissions for recovering oil equal to the $85/metric ton tax credit for permanently burying those emissions underground, a boon for oil and gas producers. The finance

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India's Biofuel Sector Transitioning from Promise to Partial Implementation: Report

(Times of Oman)  India's biofuel sector is slowly moving from a stage of promise to partial implementation, supported by strong government policies, rising need for decarbonization, and the push for rural value creation, according to a report by YES Securities. The report

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Argentina Greenlights Pure Biofuels Usage in Shipping Sector

(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

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The United States Should Not Turn Food into Aviation Fuel

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

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FincoEnergies Adopts eBND Technology across Marine Biofuel Operations

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

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Red Arrows Make History with Sustainable Fuels London Flypast

(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

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Australia Enters New Energy Future with First Public Hydrogen Station at Viva Energy Hub in Geelong

(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

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US Set to Object to Green Jet Fuel Recommendation at UN Aviation Council, Sources Say

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

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US Senate Bill Would Shrink Tax Credit for Biofuels Made from Foreign Feedstocks

by Leah Douglas (Reuters)  U.S. Senate Republicans on Monday proposed a tax bill that would extend a clean fuel tax credit through 2031, but trim 20% of the value of the credit for biofuels made from feedstocks produced outside of the

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to LanzaJet

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

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Meet the Oxford Professor Who Wants to Tear Down Scope 3 Accounting

by Jim Giles (Trellis) Fundamental flaws in the system for carbon accounting mean we need a new one, says Karthik Ramanna. (Others disagree.) In the E-liabilities system, companies measure their direct emissions and allocate a portion to the products they sell. Supporters of

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A Future with SAF and eSAF

(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

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Bulgaria to Purchase 20 Biodiesel-Fuelled Passenger Trains

(Bulgarian News Agency)  The transport ministry plans to buy 20 biodiesel-fuelled passenger trains that will meet dual mobility requirements as they can also run on regular diesel, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadjov told reporters at

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Philippine DOE to Postpone Implementation of Higher Biodiesel Blend

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

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Grassley Presses Bessent on 45Z Regulations

by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine)  U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on June 12 committed to implementing upcoming changes to the 45Z clean fuel production credit “in the most robust way” and ensuring foreign actors do not have a backdoor into

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RFA: Proposed RVOs Provide ‘Crucial Growth Opportunities’ Public Comment DEADLINE August 8, 2025 Public Hearing July 8-9, 2025

(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

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Suntory Global Spirits Pulls Plug on Hydrogen Distillery Plans at Auchentoshan

(Fuel Cells Works) Suntory Global Spirits has officially abandoned its ambitious £60 million green hydrogen project at the Auchentoshan Distillery in Dalmuir, Scotland, following an unsuccessful bid for UK government funding under the Hydrogen Allocation Round 2 (HAR2) decarbonisation fund. The

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Heard on the Floor at FEW

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

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CLIMBING. FAST.: NBAA Applauds Massport’s Commitment to Sustainable Aviation

(Climbing.Fast.) NBAA (National Business Aviation Association) welcomes the Massachusetts Port Authority’s (Massport’s) recently announced roadmap for increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the Commonwealth and across New England. Massport’s plan for SAF growth was detailed in a series of

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Scania, Viking Showcase Renewable Diesel in Atlantic City Sea Trial

(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

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Hong Kong Achieves Its First SIMOPS LNG Bunkering Marking a Milestone for the City’s “Green Port” Journey

(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

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Trump Blocks California E.V. Rules in Latest Move to Rein In the State

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

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It’s Time to Deregulate Denaturant

by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine)  On his first day in office, President Trump issued an executive order directing federal agencies to identify and suspend unnecessary regulatory requirements that “impose an undue burden” on domestic energy resources, specifically including

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EU to Subsidise High Volume of Greener Aviation Fuel to Boost Airline Demand

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,

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California Looks to Expedite Sustainable Aviation Fuel Projects

by Brad Hooker (Agri-Pulse) A bill that would streamline the approval process for sustainable aviation fuel projects in California is advancing through the Legislature, drawing both strong industry support and environmental justice opposition.  Related articles Bill Title: California Environmental Quality Act: expedited judicial

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Gov. Reynolds Vetoes Eminent Domain Bill, Says It Goes Too Far

by Conner Hendricks and KWQC Staff (KWQC)  Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds vetoed a bill that would restrict the use of eminent domain for carbon-capture pipelines on Wednesday. The bill required that projects requesting to use eminent domain serve the public’s interest. Supporters

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Pherousa Receives Initial Approval in Principle from the Two Major Maritime Classification Societies: American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and DNV

(Pherousa)  The Approvals in Principle granted by American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and DNV on an independent evaluation basis, come with no show-stopper conditions, affirming the viability and safety of the Pherousa Ammonia Cracking technology onboard ships with PEM Fuel Cells and Fuel

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Biomethane across Borders: How Emissions Are Inventoried in the EU

(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

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WBA Connect+ Empowering Connections for a Sustainable Future

(World Biogas Association) The WBA Connect+ is a collaborative initiative dedicated to strengthening industry connections, enhancing performance, sharing knowledge, and driving innovation in the anaerobic digestion (AD), biogas, biomethane, and biofuels sectors. Our mission is to speed up the industry’s growth by fostering

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Outlook for Biogas and Biomethane: A global Geospatial Assessment

(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

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The Digest (aka Biofuels Digest) Publishes Links to Recorded Presentations: On Demand and FREE!

(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,

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From Research to Revenue: UK Bio-Based Innovation Faces Critical Scale-Up Challenge

(BB-REG-NET) The new report "From Research to Revenue: The Case for Scaling UK Bio-based Innovation" reveals the UK excels at creating bio-based startups but struggles to scale them domestically, with many relocating abroad for better infrastructure. The BB-REG-NET research shows internationally-active

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World Biogas Association and São Paulo State Sign Historic Agreement to Advance Green Energy Transition

(World Biogas Association)  Landmark partnership unveiled on World Environment Day will accelerate biogas development and energy transition in Brazil’s most industrialised state  The World Biogas Association (WBA) has signed a historic agreement with the Brazilian State Government of São Paulo, launching a strategic partnership to

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Renewable Identification Number: An Overview

(Science Direct) Chapters and Articles (You might find these chapters and articles relevant to RINS for Sustainable Aviation Fuel under the Renewable Fuels Standards Review article Anaerobic digestion for bioenergy production: Global status, environmental and techno-economic implications, and government policies 5.2.4 Credits for renewable energy

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Clean Fuels, Member Companies Urge EPA to Unleash Biomass-based Diesel

(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.

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to a Resilient US Bioeconomy

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

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NH3, Pilbara Ports and Oceania to Explore Ammonia Bunkering Operations

(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

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Argus Media: EU–IMO Overlap Could Incentivise Biofuel Demand

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

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Electric Cars May Be Dirtier Than Hybrids, Warns Toyota Boss

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

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Clock Ticking for Idled Biodiesel Plants

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

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Low-Carbon Jet Fuel Company Foresees Huge Investment in Western North Dakota

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

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Carbon Capture Comes Back Down to Earth

by David Gelles (New York Times) ... There are also new questions about the viability of some prominent carbon capture technologies. Climeworks’ flagship plant in Iceland, which uses so-called direct air capture to scrub carbon dioxide from the sky, removed just a sliver

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House GOP Advances Plan to Change Some Provisions in Tax Bill

by Ken Tran (Bloomberg Government) House Republicans are moving ahead with changes to their sprawling tax and spending reconciliation bill aimed at ensuring the package complies with the Senate’s budget rules. GOP lawmakers plan to strike language targeting an energy assistance program

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Trump to Revoke California Vehicle Emission Rules on Thursday

by Alex Nieves (Politico) President Donald Trump plans to sign a trio of resolutions Thursday to revoke California’s nation-leading vehicle emissions standards. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), author of a resolution to nix the state’s electric vehicle sales mandate via the Congressional Review Act,

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RFA CEO: Time to Unleash American Ethanol

(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

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UFOP Calls for Abolition of Double Counting and Stricter Fraud Prevention

(Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP)/Biofuels Central)  Another company in the GHG quota trading sector has to file for bankruptcy -- Following the ADAC’s withdrawal from GHG quota trading at the end of the 2024 quota year, EMOVY

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Tackling Maritime's Fuel and Efficiency Challenge Podcast

(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

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Engine Technology Forum Calls for Changes to California’s Renewable Portfolio Standards Guidebook

(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

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Oregon DOT Using Renewable Diesel in POINT Buses

(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

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FGV Energia and Petrobras Establish Partnership to Generate Energy from Fishing Waste in the Amazon

(FGV Energia) Initiative transforms environmental liabilities into economic value, boosts the bioeconomy, and strengthens riverside communities in the Amazon  -- An innovative project will transform fishing waste in the Amazon Legal into sources of clean energy and products that strengthen the local

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Details Published on Fuel-Price Calculation for EU ETS Support Mechanism to Accelerate SAF Use

(European Commission/Biobased Diesel Daily) The European Commission adopted a Commission Notice May 26 laying down the details for the calculation of the price difference between kerosene and relevant eligible aviation fuels. This is a crucial step in implementing the additional support mechanism under the

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South Papua Biodiesel Project: Indonesia’s Defense Minister Signals Strategic Energy Shift

by Senaman (West Papua Voice) On a mission that blends national energy ambition with regional development, Indonesia’s Minister of Defense, Prabowo Subianto, visited South Papua to inspect the progress of the palm-oil-based biodiesel program—an initiative seen as central to transforming the province

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Green Hydrogen from Africa Much More Costly than Previously Assumed

(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

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APG, on Behalf of ABP, Makes Strategic Investment of up to €250 Million in SkyNRG, a Leader in Sustainable Aviation Fuel.

(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

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Green Fuel: UAE Retail Giant LuLu Now Runs Delivery Fleet with Biodiesel from Used Cooking Oil

(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

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EU Biodiesel Tariffs Offer Hong Kong a Chance to Boost Adoption of Green Fuel

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

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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Launches Book Based on Dr. Pramod Chaudhari’s Entrepreneurial Journey

(ChiniMandi)  Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on June 7 launched the book chronicling the entrepreneurial journey of Dr. Pramod Chaudhari, widely recognised as the “Ethanol Man” of India. He is also the Founder Chairman of Praj Industries. The event took place

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Potential Biofuels Policies that Could Be Included in Senate Version of Reconciliation Bill

by Kellan Heavican (Brownfield Ag News) A U.S. Senator from Nebraska says there is support to keep the 45z tax credits in the President’s reconciliation bill. Pete Ricketts, tells Brownfield, “At least from what I’ve heard, there’s nobody looking to take that

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NEDO Selects MOL's Wind Hunter for Development of Technologies for Realizing a Hydrogen Society

(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto; Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo) today announced that its Wind Hunter Project, a zero-emission initiative that utilizes wind power to produce hydrogen, has been selected by Japan's New Energy and

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Bolivia Advances toward Sustainable Green Hydrogen Production

(Fuel Cells Works) Bolivia is taking decisive steps toward a sustainable energy future by prioritizing the production of green hydrogen. The Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Energy, under the leadership of Alejandro Gallardo, has launched pilot projects in the departments of Oruro,

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German Auto Lobby Proposal Sparks Renewed Debate on EU Combustion Engine Ban

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

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GLOBAL: BIMCO Subcommittee Developing Biofuel Clause for Time Charters

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

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U.S. Grains Council Signs MOU to Advance Biofuel Use in Mexico

(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

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Trump Admin Launches Fuel Economy Standard Rollback

by Mike Lee (Politico Pro Greenwire) The Transportation Department says the Biden-era rule for cars and trucks is legally flawed. -- The Department of Transportation formally started the process of rewriting the fuel economy standards for cars and trucks, issuing a rule

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Sugar Industry at Crossroad as Grain-Based Ethanol Supply Looks to Take off

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

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Hexas Biomass

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

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The Swinging Compass: Why Energy Policies Fail, and How to Make Them Persist

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The Persistence Cycle  --  That’s where GTESI comes in — the General Theory of Evolutionary Systems & Information, more about GTESI here. It offers a framework not just for asking whether a policy is smart or popular,

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India Could Be the Next Large Market for US Ag Products

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

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Are We Finally at a Tipping Point for Sustainable Aviation Fuel?

by Tina Casey (Triple Pundit)  Sustainable aviation fuel accounted for less than 0.15 percent of total fuel used among 77 leading airlines last year, but new supplies could soon change that.   --  ... Bio-based sustainable aviation fuel offers the potential for

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The Oil and Gas Industry Is Leaving Ambitions for Net-Zero Aviation on the Tarmac — and Here’s What Can Be Done about It

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

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The State of the Science Address 2025

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

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Guojin Securities: Breakthrough in Green Fuel Scenarios for Ships Is Optimistic about Green Hydrogen Operators and Equipment Suppliers

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

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Design Development of 150K CBM Class Ultra Large Ammonia Carrier

by WOO Jaeyoon (Mainichi Keizai) Hanwha Ocean has decided to focus its efforts on developing ultra-large ammonia carriers, which are environmentally friendly vessels. By taking the lead in future eco-friendly ship technology, the company plans to shake off China's pursuit and take

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Michigan Biodigester Bills Raise Water Pollution Concerns: ‘Health and Tourism Disaster’

by Brian Allnutt (Planet Detroit)  The legislation would change regulations for waste from facilities that convert manure to fuel. Critics say this would threaten drinking water wells, contribute to toxic algal blooms. -- Two Michigan House bills would regulate digestate as solid

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Viewpoint: Why Hydrogen Aviation Isn’t Taking Off Yet

by Richard Murphy (Aviation Week) ... But the real question isn’t whether this fuel can power aviation. It’s why the vision of widespread, hydrogen-powered flight keeps slipping further into the future. For instance, while British-American aircraft developer ZeroAvia recently announced plans to open a

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IRFA: Record Number of Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Grants Awarded in Iowa

(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

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Ethanol Makes Its Case in Maritime Decarbonisation

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

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Alcohol-to-Jet Stuck on Runway as US Policy Shifts

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

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From Trash to Takeoff: Virginia Eyes Sustainable Fuel Future for Aviation

by Nathaniel Cline (Virginia Mercury)  With biofuel production rising and pressure to reduce emissions growing, state and regional leaders embrace cleaner alternatives in the skies. -- As President Donald Trump’s administration scales back national climate initiatives, local leaders in the Washington Metropolitan

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The Implications of the European Green Deal Stemming from the REPowerEU Plan for Brazil–European Union Relations in the Sustainable Fuels Sector (2019–2024)

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

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Building a Responsible US Bioeconomy

by Charlotte Levy (The Deep End)  ... Here, we present a vision for new policy and principles that will bolster opportunities for responsible biomass use while strengthening safeguards. These ideas have been co-created with representatives from communities most impacted by biomass resources and

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EPA, Park Service Take Big Hits in Latest Trump Budget Plan

by Rachel Frazin (The Hill)  The Trump administration’s more detailed budget request seeks to decimate science, staffing and other programs at multiple environment-related federal agencies. Entities ranging from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the National Park Service (NPS) would see deep

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Britain Has 12 Days to Save Bioethanol Industry, Says AB Foods

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

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Canola in the Crosshairs of a New Global Trade Flow | Global Perspective

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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Airlines Stick to Net Zero Target Despite Green Fuel Doubts

by Rajesh Kumar Singh, Shivansh Tiwary and Tim Hepher (Reuters)  Airlines face challenges with affordable greener fuel supplies; IATA estimates $4.7 trillion cost for net zero by 2050 Global airlines wrapped up a two-day summit on Tuesday (June 3, 2025) sticking to a

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Lawmakers Hear Proposals on Incentives for Michigan Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market

by Kyle Davidson (Michigan Advance)  Members of the Michigan House and Senate on Tuesday took up a set of mirrored proposals to establish incentives to produce more “sustainable aviation fuel” which blend traditional jet fuel with propellants sourced from biomass like

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Nevada Bill Aims to Create SAF Incentive Fund

by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Legislation pending in Nevada aims to create a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) incentive fund that would provide an incentive of $2.50 per gallon to domestic air carriers to support the purchase of SAF produced within

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Klobuchar Wants to Extend Tax Credit for Plant-Based Jet Fuel, but Environmentalists Say the Climate Could Suffer

by Kristoffer Tigue (The Minnesota Star Tribune)  A bipartisan Senate bill eliminates an environmental standard for whether growers can qualify for credits to grow sustainable aviation fuel.  --  U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar wants to help Midwest corn farmers tap into new lucrative

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The Enerkem Question: When a Company Evolves, How Do Its Low-Carbon Platforms Remain in Motion?

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest)  Enerkem has it all: patented technology, public sector backing, global partners, and a flagship project in Quebec. It also has C$350 million in debt and as we reported last week, the company has filed for creditor

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EU Science Advisers Slam Brussels’ Weakened 2040 Climate Plans

by Zia Weise (Politico)  The European Union’s top scientific advisers on Monday blasted the EU’s expected plan to outsource part of the bloc’s climate efforts to poorer countries.  The EU’s scientific advisory board on climate change, an independent body legally tasked with

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With Engine Conversion, PepsiCo Taps 99% Biodiesel in 20 Semi Trucks Traveling Iowa

by Donnelle Eller (Des Moines Register) Food and beverage giant PepsiCo says it has converted about 20 semi trucks in Iowa to new technology that enables them to run on mostly biodiesel to help the company meet its sustainability goals. The maker

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Whistleblower Alleges Systemic Failures in UK-Approved US Biofuel Sustainability Certification

by Stuart Spray (Byline Times)  ...  The whistleblower initially made contact with Byline Times via Biofuelwatch, a UK-based environmental organisation that campaigns against the negative impacts of large-scale industrial biofuel and bioenergy projects. Almuth Ernsting, a researcher and campaigner at Biofuelwatch, says the whistleblower’s

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Toyota’s Biofuel: A New Lease on Life for Combustion Engines

by Yves Helven (Global Fleet) ... A recent Nikkei Asia report reveals that Japanese automakers led by Toyota have opened a bioethanol facility in Fukushima, aiming to slash the carbon footprint of conventional engines with a new kind of “better biofuel”. The technological

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Sugar Industry Seeks Ethanol Price Revision as Blending Share Drops to 28 pc

(PTI/Mint)  Sugar industry seeks ethanol price revision as blending share drops to 28 pc -- The sugar industry has demanded a revision of ethanol procurement prices and extension of blending targets beyond 20 per cent, as the sector's contribution to the national

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