(Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore) CAAS, Airbus, Boeing, Chevron, ExxonMobil, GenZero, IATA, Neste and new Centre sign MOU to support Asia Pacific States in sustainable aviation The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has set up the Asia Pacific Sustainable Aviation Centre
(XCF Global) XCF's New Rise Reno facility has produced SAF, renewable diesel, and renewable naphtha since February 2025 when the facility was commissioned; Deliveries of renewable fuels started in March 2025; Ramp-up process progressing during early months of commercial operation XCF Global, Inc. ("XCF")
(Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen (UFOP)) EU member states imported significantly less palm oil in the 2024/25 marketing year than the previous year. The decrease in demand from Spain and Italy had an especially high impact on overall figures. From
(Swire Shipping) Swire Shipping, a leading shipping company in the Asia-Pacific, today (July 14, 2025) announced the launch of Voyage to Zero, a carbon insetting programme that enables freight customers to reduce their Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, leveraging GHG savings
(Hynamics) MoU covers development and funding of Fawley Green Hydrogen Project with the ambition to codevelop additional UK projects On the eve of the UK-France Summit 2025, Hynamics UK, a 100% subsidiary of EDF Group specialising in low-carbon and renewable hydrogen production,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Global planned RD/SAF capacity is rising, supported by international mandates like RFS and ReFuelEU Aviation, with accelerating deployment and diverse technologies. Feedstock is generally affordable and available. Major headwinds include slower adoption than goals, a “mandate lite”
by Qi Chen, Pete Rocha (LEC Partners/Biofuels Digest) From aviation to cement, industries reliant on fossil based-carbon need a sustainable substitute—not just to meet climate targets but to remain competitive. In these industries, decarbonization should not be the goal, but recarbonization with a
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) CoBank’s latest quarterly research report, released July 10, highlights current uncertainty around the implementation of three biofuel policies, including Renewable Fuel Standard renewable volume obligations (RVOs), small refinery exemptions (SREs) and the 45Z clean fuels
by Malcom Proudfit and Frank Wolak (Good Enegy Solutions and Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Associaiton/The Kansas City Star) We have everything it takes to lead on biofuels, wind and solar power. We need policies that support innovation. -- ... Kansas
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Surface Transportation Board is seeking nominations to fill nine vacancies on its Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee, including one vacancy that must be filled by an individual representing biofuel feedstock growers or providers and
by Kari Lydersen (Canary Media) It’s the latest setback for the longstanding REAP (Rural Energy for America Program) program, casting uncertainty over the future of a resource that helps farmers save on energy and install solar. -- ... But the program, known
by Jaren White (Brownfield Ag News) The vice president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says Congressional action to approve nationwide, year-round E-15 is just the first step to expanding demand for the renewable fuel. Mark Bunselmeyer, who farms in Macon County,
(Kuribayashi Shipping Co./PR Times (Google Translation)) On July 1, 2025, Kuribayashi Shipping Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hiroyoshi Kuribayashi) and Nippon Biofuels Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Makoto Goda; hereinafter referred to
by Kevin Rouwenhorst (Ammonia Energy Association) CEEC (China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd.), also known as Energy China, is a state-owned energy conglomerate with a background in infrastructure projects. CEEC is globally active, and has delivered numerous renewable projects. Through its
by Jayanty Nada Shofa (Jakarta Globe) Brazil is looking to bring the world’s largest palm oil producer Indonesia onto the Global Biofuels Alliance, a group of countries that seeks to bump up the uptake of sustainable biofuels. Biofuels took the center stage when Brazilian
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Singapore-based vessel builder Pinnacle Marine has launched its first B100 biofuel-powered utility boat, paving the way for the nation’s sustainable harbor craft sector. -- The vessel named President 100 was launched on July 7, 2025, nearly four
(Manifold Times) Guidelines to align Indian practices with international conventions, contributing to a modern, resilient, and environmentally conscious maritime ecosystem. -- The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Mumbai on 3 July (2025) issued a notice inviting comments from stakeholders on the draft
(ANI/The News Mill) Namibia on Wednesday joined the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure and Global Biofuels Alliance. During a special briefing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Namibia, Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (Economic Relations) Dammu Ravi said, “Namibia is joining
(KN Energies) International terminal operator KN Energies, responding to growing market interest and pursuing its strategic goal to expand the LNG value chain, is preparing to introduce a virtual biomethane liquefaction service at the Klaipėda LNG terminal. This service will enable
(HyOrc) HyOrc Corporation (OTC: ASPZ), a developer of patented hydrogen combustion and waste-to-fuel technologies, today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Start Lda, a Portugal-based liquid and gaseous fuels trading company, to develop a 25,000 ton per
by Aida Čučuk (Offshore Energy) The European Commission has adopted a greenhouse gas (GHG) emission methodology for low-carbon hydrogen and fuels, as set out in the Hydrogen and Gas Market Directive, completing the European Union’s (EU’s) regulatory framework for hydrogen. It is understood
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... In 2018, World Energy bought the old Delek refinery outright, proudly declaring it a wholly-owned renewable showcase. Then Air Products quietly financed, built, or assumed control of critical infrastructure—new hydrogen units, expanded renewable fuels plants—until
(Biofuels International) Aircraft departing from airports in Warsaw, Kraków and Katowice can now refuel with SAF, following ORLEN’s addition of the fuel to its commercial offering. The new type of aviation fuel significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions, both during production and
(Certas Energy/Biofuels International) As the transport sector confronts its position as the UK’s leading source of carbon emissions – accounting for 28% of total greenhouse gas emissions in 2022 – the urgency for immediate action has never been more apparent. Whilst
(The Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago/Energy Now) T&T to join Global Biofuels Alliance -- The Government Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) has announced that T&T will join the Global Biofuels Alliance. The announcement was made after a special Joint Assembly of the
(Mexico News Daily) A new facility to monitor and manage sargassum along Mexico’s Caribbean coast — and eventually convert it to biofuel — was announced Saturday by Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama. Work to contain and collect the noxious seaweed has already
by Tim Hall (EcoGeneration) Australia is gearing up to become a global force in low carbon liquid fuels (LCLFs). New modelling indicates a potential $36 billion domestic market by 2050 – driven largely by the agricultural sector. A recent report commissioned by the Clean
(Climbing. Fast./National Business Aviation Association) NBAA is sharply challenging a recent report that relies on questionable data to generalize about business aviation emissions; while ignoring the sector’s sustainability record and the reasons businesses depend on these aircraft. The report’s conclusions are based on
(ePURE) Cars and trucks running on renewable liquid fuels travelled 77,500 kilometres in 16 countries, using 100% renewable fuels for 84% of the total journey, enabling GHG savings of 67% for the total kilometres travelled. This real-life project demonstrates the valuable, immediate contribution of renewable fuels to transport decarbonisation and their potential
by Margy Eckelkamp (AgWeb) The tax credit unlocks new value in your grain. But the ticket to entry is getting on-farm data ready to share -- After almost three years of talking about what could be spelled out by 45Z, Mitchell Hora
by John Duff (Kansas Farmer) Sorghum Focus: GM's new flex-fuel Chevy Trax can change the future of renewable transportation. -- General Motors’ recent decision to bring back flex-fuel vehicles didn’t generate a lot of national headlines, but it made a big impact
by Samyak Pandey, Rohan Somwanshi, and Aditya Kondalamahanty (S&P Global) --Indonesia and Thailand face steep US tariffs on seafood, ethanol, and palm oil exports. --Indonesia's $2.1 bil seafood exports, Thailand's $1.7 bil seafood exports to US at risk. --Palm oil value
(EcoEngineers) In a recent episode of Ethanol Producer Magazine’s podcast series, McCord Pankonen. Managing Director for North America Biofuels at EcoEngineers, joined host Anna Simet at the 2025 Fuel Ethanol Workshop (FEW) in Omaha, Nebraska, to discuss the evolving landscape of carbon intensity
by Urszula Szalkowska (EcoEngineers) In a landmark move for climate policy and international carbon markets, the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) recently announced their commitment to Emissions Trading Systems (ETS). The decision, announced at the EU-UK Summit in May, marks a
(EcoEngineers) In the dynamic landscape of renewable energy, understanding the intricacies of market pricing and regulatory impacts is crucial for stakeholders. EcoEngineers' “California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (CA-LCFS) and Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Credit Pricing Analysis” report provides valuable insights into
by Kristine Klavers (EcoEngineers/Biobased Diesel Daily) Rigorous LCA and QAP participation is crucial for ensuring SAF market access, maximizing regulatory incentives and establishing confidence in a competitive global environment. -- Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has emerged as the cornerstone of aviation’s decarbonization strategy.
by Urszula Szalkowska (EcoEngineers/Carbon Herald) Biogenic carbon dioxide (CO2)—the emissions released when biomass or organic waste is converted into energy—has long been overlooked as a tool in climate action. Historically deemed ‘neutral’ in carbon accounting because it originates from plant matter that
(U.S. Grains Council) The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) recently sponsored South Korea SAF experts to tour the U.S. alcohol-to-jet Fuel (ATJ) technology supply chain. Participants met with stakeholders ranging from low-carbon intensity (CI) corn farmers to ATJ SAF production technology companies
(AgNet West Radio Network) U.S. Ethanol Industry Sustains 90% Output, Poised for Growth -- According to the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), U.S. ethanol production is steadily increasing, reflecting growing market demand and industry resilience. Ethanol plants have been operating at approximately 90% of their total
by Scott Hennen (InForum) ... But something’s happening in the ethanol industry that even this skeptic finds hard to ignore: a real, market-driven opportunity to meet the world’s growing demand for low-carbon fuels — and prosper because of it. ... Recently, I had
by Erik Huschitt (Wisconsin BioFuels Association/WisPolitics) As Americans prepare to celebrate our nation’s independence this Fourth of July, a new report offers a timely reminder: American-made ethanol is helping us move toward greater energy independence while saving consumers billions of dollars
(Politico) The emissions-cutting legislation offers a weaker target than initially planned, responding to government pushback on new green policies. -- The European Commission on Wednesday (July 2, 2025) unveiled legislation to reduce the EU’s carbon footprint by up to 90 percent by
(Biofuels International) The biodiesel sector has undergone significant market changes in recent years, leading to the emergence of new processing and technological solutions. In Europe, the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive III (RED III) is driving substantial change in the biodiesel sector, which
(European Commission) In a strategic move to strengthen the competitiveness of Europe’s industry and leverage the Union market towards more security of supply, diversification and decarbonisation, the Commission today launched the Hydrogen Mechanism under the EU Energy and Raw Materials Platform. The online platform
(DNV Maritime Impact) In his last episode before the summer, Eirik Nyhus provides a round up of global greenhouse gas regulatory action, cutting through the complexity of maritime decarbonization policy to deliver a much-needed status check on FuelEU Maritime, UK ETS
by John Campbell (Ocean Park/Biobased Diesel Daily) Policy chaos has contributed to a collapse in profit margins and a substantial decline in production, but higher RVOs and a modified 45Z credit could stimulate a quick revival. The U.S. biobased diesel (BBD) industry
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
by Donald Heck (Biobased Diesel Daily) The Iowa Central Fuel Testing Laboratory, an independent business on the campus of Iowa Central Community College, leveraged the school’s resources to establish itself years ago and recently expand into a brand-new facility. I came to
by Madhav Dhakal (Katmandu Post) Our dependence on fossil fuels is a heavy strain on the nation’s foreign exchange reserves. -- The role of biofuel has become critical in energy transformation, with increased international action to address climate change and to provide sustainable energy
(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
(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
(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 Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) The Engine Technology Forum's Executive Director, Allen Schaeffer, gave a presentation titled "Course Correction" at the Emissions Analytics Off-Highway Powertrain & Fuels USA 2025 event - discussing the changing policy course, communications climate, and why
(Radio Nemo) This week on Tech Talk with TMC, host Jimmy Mac and co-host Robert Braswell, Executive Director of ATA’s Technology and Maintenance Council, welcome special guest Alan Schaeffer for a forward-looking discussion on the future of diesel. As alternative fuels
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
by Sean Reilly (Politico Pro Climatewire) The move opens the door to revise a suite of rules clamping down on heat-trapping emissions, especially from the industrial and transportation sectors. -- EPA has taken its first public step toward revisiting the landmark 2009
(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 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,
by Churchill Edward (Borneo Post) Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak has presented its latest research and development (R&D) in microalgae cultivation and its potential as a renewable source for sustainable biofuel to the Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability. The initiative supports
(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
(Whitefox) On October 11, 2024, the commissioning of the Whitefox ICE® XL was successfully completed, marking a significant milestone for the US biofuels sector. Companies from across the ethanol industry gathered at Western Plains Energy in Oakley, Kansas to finalize the culmination of months of dedicated work to see the project through completion. Looking back, it’s humbling
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
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The California State Assembly’s Committee on Appropriations on June 24 voted 13 to zero to advance SB 88, a bill that aims to integrate agricultural and forestry biomass into the state’s climate policies by promoting the
(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
by Kavya Koonampilli (World Biogas Association) India’s biogas sector is gaining significant momentum as Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) announces this week (week of June 23, 2025) a substantial ₹20 billion ($231 million) investment to develop 24 compressed biogas (CBG, also known as biomethane or
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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).
(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
(XCF Global/Access Newswire) Parties negotiating terms of definitive agreement; Agreement intended to launch New Rise Australia as a SAF and HVO platform driven by XCF's patent-pending site design and configuration; Agreement expected to include equity stake, license fees, and exclusive rights to the
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.
(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 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
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
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
(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
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
(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
(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
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
(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
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
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
(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
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 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
(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
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
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
(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
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
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
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
(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
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
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
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.
(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 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
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
(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
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
(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),
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
(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
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
(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,
(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
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 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
(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
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
(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
(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
(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 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
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 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
(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
(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
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
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
(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
(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
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
(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
(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
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 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
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,
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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