by Kenneth Kazibwe (Nile Post) The Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) and Bukona Agro-Processors Limited have commissioned an ethanol-petrol blending plant in Malaba, Tororo District, in a development expected to expand markets for locally produced agricultural raw materials, strengthen Uganda's energy security
by Susan Reidy (World Grain) Canadian biofuel production is expanding, with renewable diesel driving the growth, according to a report by Farm Credit Canada (FCC). Canada’s first commercial renewable diesel facility opened in 2023, followed by additional plants in 2024 and 2025.
(Yale School of the Environment) Re-measuring the same spots a year later cuts through the natural variation that has made soil carbon so hard to verify, researchers at the Yale School of the Environment found. -- Dig into one Hudson Valley
(Grist) ... Flipping control of Congress will allow the Democrats to hinder Trump’s numerous attempts to roll back federal climate policy. In the first two years of Trump’s term, party leaders could do little more than write strongly worded statements to
(California Air Resources Board) Proposed California Carbon Capture, Removal, Utilization, and Storage Program Regulations and Associated Regulatory Amendments Public Hearing Notice and Related Material Date Posted: October 27, 2026 Notice of Public Hearing (Deadline to Submit Public Comments: December 14, 2026, or at the
(Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) The Panel agreed on the outline of the 2027 IPCC Methodology Report on Carbon Dioxide Removal Technologies, Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories (Additional guidance) at its 63rd Session held in
by Noah Wicks and Kim Chipman (Agri-Pulse) The horde of Democrats headed for Capitol Hill in January will be a chance to reset how agriculture and food policy is handled, says former House Ag Committee Chairman Collin Peterson. ... “We have a real
by Tom Decker, Andy Navarrete, and Elise Sturrup (International Council on Clean Transportation) Green shipping corridors (GSCs) are trade routes where alternative fuels, technologies, and infrastructure are piloted to demonstrate their emissions reduction potential. However, the potential for GSCs to reduce
by Ketan Gore (International Council on Clean Transportation) Deendayal Port, on India’s northwestern Gujarat coast, is a strategically positioned major port on India’s primary westbound trade routes to the Middle East and Europe, placing it on some of the most commercially
by Ketan Gore (ICCT), Aorkodeep Mandal, Ishant Bansal, Aishwarya Sharma, and Nikhil Bharadwaj (BCG) (International Council on Clean Transportation) V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port is India’s third-largest major port by container cargo volumes and is strategically located along the primary East–West shipping lane
(Office of the Governor of Washington) Washington’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry has unlocked a new tax credit that will attract investment and meet growing demand for locally produced jet fuel, Governor Bob Ferguson announced today. Aviation is widely considered to be
(Oklahoma Farm Report) A decade after brilliant yellow canola fields were a common sight across Oklahoma between 2013 and 2015, the oilseed is poised for a major resurgence. In a recent interview, Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with canola specialist
(ANI/Devdiscourse) Ambassador of Brazil to India Kenneth Félix Haczynski da Nóbrega identified energy as one of the fundamental pillars of bilateral ties, spanning biofuels, deep-sea exploration, and grid equipment manufacturing. Ambassador of Brazil to India Kenneth Félix Haczynski da Nóbrega identified energy
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Malaysia, Bernama news agency reports Malaysia has officially deferred its planned 1% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending mandate for international flights departing Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) from January 2027 to 2030. Plantation and Commodities
by Connor Jack (GasWorld) South Korea has opened bidding in a tender for up to 500GWh of clean hydrogen-derived power generation. Under the tender revealed in June, projects will need to use hydrogen with lifecycle emissions of no more than 4kg of
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation by Chris Bush investigates why bioeconomy projects often stall despite securing capital, technology, feedstocks, and off-take customers. Drawing on twenty years of development experience with the Catalyst Agri-Innovations Society and the Symbiosis Centre in
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Not a Green Deal. Not a New Deal. A fresh deal for consumers who want yesterday’s prices, tomorrow’s technologies, and a government that knows how to learn. Here at The Digest, we spend 95 percent of our
(DNV) As shipping’s fuel landscape becomes more diverse, attention is increasingly turning to the infrastructure needed to supply alternative fuels safely, reliably, and at scale. DNV’s latest white paper explores the growing role of gas bunker vessels, technical matters to be
(European Commission) The European Commission is launching the first matching round under the Biomethane Mechanism to bring potential buyers and suppliers of biomethane together across Europe. This marks an important step in supporting the scale-up of biomethane production. The launch is
by Skye Polly (Xinde Marine News | Shanghai) Wan Hai Lines wants its new ships to remain competitive beyond 2050, but uncertainty over future fuels and regulations is making long-term investment decisions increasingly complex. At the Finance and Insurance Thematic Forum of the
(International Maritime Organization) Caribbean countries and maritime stakeholders have developed a draft regional roadmap to advance maritime decarbonization and ensure a just transition across the region. The initiative is expected to provide a shared framework for Caribbean countries, regional institutions, the maritime
(Port of Long Beach) Joint study explores viable alternative fuels, potential demand, next steps for clean shipping -- The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles have released a comprehensive report identifying promising clean marine fuels for oceangoing vessels and outlining steps
(Korea Maritime News) Shipowners' investment strategies diverge amid uncertainty over IMO carbon regulations… Some shipping companies withdraw orders for eco-friendly vessels. Fuel supply chains, price competitiveness, and charterer demands determine future ship values. The competition for eco-friendly ship fuels is entering a new
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (President: Jotaro Tamura, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter "the Company") held a joint naming ceremony on October 29 at the Qingdao Beihai Shipyard of China Shipbuilding Corporation for three of the world's first ammonia-fueled Capesize
(D)eveloping green fuels has four strategic significances: safety, low carbon emissions, energy transformation, and industrial development. It can improve the domestic energy self-sufficiency rate and promote multi-energy complementarity; significantly reduce carbon emissions and contribute to global climate governance; expand the
(Economic Daily/China National Energy Administration (Google Translation)) The green fuel industry has taken a key step towards commercialization. Recently, 1,000 tons of green ammonia from the China Energy Engineering Corporation's "Qingqing No. 1" Songyuan Hydrogen Energy Industrial Park (Green Hydrogen, Ammonia
by Philip Blenkinsop (Reuters) Committee backs 87.5% car CO2 cut plus 7.5% low-carbon steel top-up; Commission had proposed 90% reduction late last year; Full assembly to vote in December before talks with EU governments European Union lawmakers backed proposals on Wednesday (November 4, 2026)
by Lyndi Allen (IL Corn/ Morning Ag Clips) Illinois drivers are paying significantly more for gasoline than drivers in many neighboring states. According to AAA, the statewide average for regular gasoline was $4.79 per gallon on Oct. 29, compared to $4.23 nationally.
(OPIS) Global hydrogen market intelligence that equips businesses with the insight to understand today’s markets, assess hydrogen’s role in the energy transition, and identify the trends shaping future energy opportunity. What is global hydrogen market intelligence? It is a data- and insight-driven
by Anindita Mukhopadhyay (The Biofuels Insider) Recent announcements highlight the growing commercial role of carbon removal across bioenergy: producers are securing credit sales, signing multiyear offtakes and using contracted carbon revenues to support infrastructure financing. These developments strengthen the case for business models
(Canadian Biomass) BioFuelNet Canada has announced a call for input as it prepares a proposal for the Biomass Canada Cluster for the next Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) AgriScience five-year cycle (2028-2033) under the Next Policy Framework. BioFuelNet Canada is seeking industry
(Advanced Biofuels Canada/Canadian Biomass) Navius Research says clean fuel use rose 6% in 2025, avoiding a record 14.2 Mt of emissions; policy changes can lift domestic share above one-third nationally. Biofuel use in Canada expanded 6 per cent in 2025, reducing average
by Taiwo Bankole (Punch) The Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority and 3D NNPC Biofuels Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the establishment of a €256m bioethanol plant in the Itokin area of Lagos State and the cultivation of cassava on
by Violet George (Carbon Herald) • Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels (NWABF) has executed a financing partnership with private equity platform Black Gold Equity Partners to advance development of a $3 billion sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) biorefinery in Longview, Washington. The facility will utilize
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Politics matters enormously to the circular bioeconomy. Tax credits, agricultural programs, trade policies, permitting reform, carbon regulations, and federal research priorities can make the difference between a promising technology and a commercially viable enterprise. But political
(Renewable Fuels Association) At a hearing today held by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Renewable Fuels Association endorsed EPA’s proposed reallocation plan to restore renewable fuel volumes lost to recent small refinery exemptions. RFA also continued its call for wholesale
by Vuukle (ANI/The Tribune) New Delhi [India], November 2 (ANI): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday called for greater diversification of agriculture towards the energy and power sectors, saying India needs to expand the use of
(Economic Times Energy World) Supplies will be sourced from used cooking oil and other feedstocks, enhancing the domestic biodiesel market, vendors must meet strict quality and delivery requirements throughout the procurement phase. READ MORE
by Thomas Funke (SA Cane Growers/Creamer Media's Engineering News) ... (D)iversification into biofuels could help secure the long-term sustainability of sugarcane growers in South Africa, while lowering fuel costs, but a coordinated government programme is needed. With petrol now costing more
(Ecostrat) Canada FIRM Challenge Targets $1 Billion in New Bioeconomy Plants Across 15 Forest Regions -- A direct response to the Canadian Forest Sector Transformation Task Force's call to support new markets for Canada's wood products, the Challenge will select 15
(Bioenergy Insight) The UK’s Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has criticised the government’s Budget for failing to support biomethane, while finding Exchequer funding for hydrogen. Chancellor John Healey’s Budget, delivered on 28 October, included £27 million from general taxation for the
(Oil and Gas Climate Initiative) OGCI’s 2026 Progress Report shows that in 2025, member companies worked individually to achieve the group’s collective 2025 ambitions for upstream carbon and methane intensity, while aggregate operated oil and gas production rose 3%. OGCI’s 2026 Progress
by John Duff (Kansas Farmer/Farm Progress) Sorghum Focus: Field maps, fertilizer logs, scale tickets — start here to earn Section 45Z clean fuel production tax credits. Remember, the clean fuel production tax credit belongs to the ethanol plant, not to the farmer
by Rohemir Ramirez Ballagas (Environmental Defense Fund/TradeWinds) In December, the International Maritime Organization is expected to adopt a package of measures to transition shipping away from fossil fuels by 2050. While the proposed price on emissions is unresolved, there is growing support for
(Marquis) Marquis is proud to announce that more than $10 million will be distributed to 350 participating farmers on November 2nd, 2026, as the first payment of the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit (45Z). Through their 45Z program, Marquis has
by Danielle Anderson and Kari Buttenhoff (Christianson CPAs and Consultants/Ethanol Producer Magazine) California tightened its rules on the grain used to produce renewable fuel. Under last year’s finalized Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) amendments, ethanol producers must now document where their
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... For two decades, the bioeconomy has struggled to squeeze new industrial possibilities through old regulatory openings. Too often, we’ve designed projects as though the feedstock, factory, customer, and carbon solution all had to occupy the
(Maritime Logistics Professional) ZERO44, a provider of software for maritime emissions compliance, has released a free, interactive fuel cost calculator on its website. The tool shows ship operators how the economics of replacing fossil fuel with biofuel change once carbon regulations
by Carlos Fresneda (El Mundo America/Energy Today) The global energy system is developing a new fault line. Some countries are building influence through oil and gas. Others are building it through electricity, renewable energy, electric vehicles, and the technologies that connect
by Shankar Besta (Global Data) Alternative fuels are becoming central to the transition toward clean energy as governments, companies, and end users seek lower-carbon alternatives to petroleum fuels. Supported by their growing prominence in the energy transition, global renewable refinery production
by James Osborne (Houston Chronicle) A group of 15 Texas Republican U.S. House members is threatening to derail negotiations over the more than $1 trillion farm bill by fighting a provision pushed by Midwestern senators that the group says would hurt
(Grain Journal) The 2026 Women in Agribusiness Summit in New Orleans highlighted challenges and opportunities across the agricultural supply chain, including declining farm income, rising production costs, shifting trade relationships, changing consumer demand and potential growth markets for biofuels. Jacqui Fatka, lead
(Legis1) ,,, Clean Fuels Alliance America filed its third-quarter 2026 in-house lobbying report covering year-round E15 sales, renewable fuel volume requirements, maritime biofuel credits, and a biodiesel tax credit under S. 5583. The filing names five bills across both chambers: H.R.
(Carbon 180) Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) on agricultural lands can scale some of our most time-tested carbon storage practices right now, while helping farmers and ranchers withstand mounting environmental and economic disruption. The scientific community recognizes that, alongside rapid emissions reductions, the
(DNV) Balancing transition risk and cost is central to developing robust fuel and technology strategies for the journey towards 2050. This year’s Maritime Forecast to 2050 outlines DNV’s framework for evaluating these trade-offs across both short- and long-term horizons and demonstrates
by David A. Laviska and Cecilia Smith (American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute) After a week of green chemistry lectures, group work, poster sessions, and networking, Larissa Wielli Terrabuio, graduate student at UNESP in São Paulo, Brazil, addressed a lecture hall full
by Devina Haripersad (Creamer Media's Engineering News) By producing more from the same feedstocks and reducing the inputs required in industrial processes, biotechnology is emerging as another tool that industries can use to improve energy and resource efficiency, says Novonesis
by Jim Hurt (Rutland Herald) ... Case in point, Vermont imports about 80% of its electricity and runs two, old, small, inefficient wood plants, McNeil and Ryegate. These plants burn chips from whole logs but can burn pellets made from farm
(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) The Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Crops (UFOP) welcomed a decision Oct. 28 by the German Federal Cabinet on the “Regulation implementing Directive (EU) 2023/2413 regarding requirements for the sustainable production of biomass for electricity
(Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants ( UFOP )) Fully exploit the potential of biodiesel as an additive and as a pure fuel. -- Berlin, September 16, 2026. While the share of biodiesel in the diesel market remained stable
(Massachusetts Port Authority) Milestone builds on efforts to expand access to cleaner aviation fuel and reduce emissions -- The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) joined Delta Air Lines, elected officials, Shell Aviation and aviation stakeholders today to mark a major milestone in sustainable
(European Commission) The European Commission launched today the first High-Level Dialogue with the European refining industry to discuss how to strengthen Europe’s energy security, defence readiness and industrial competitiveness in a rapidly changing geopolitical environment. ... Participants exchanged views on the main pressures
(AGCO/Grain Central) A Massey Ferguson tractor has just completed a journey in Western Australia of more than 2500km, powered all the way by renewable biofuels and biofuel blends. Documented as part of Farm Trader’s Fuelling the Future of Australia series, the 13-day
by Stefanie Toftey (Minnesota Transportation Research) Minnesota Executive Order 19‑27 and State Statute 16C.135 set ambitious goals for MnDOT to reduce fleet fuel consumption and emissions by 2030 while prioritizing zero‑ and low‑emission vehicle purchases. Hydrogen fuel technology is being explored
(Soybean Value/Bichos de Campo (Google translation)) The debacle caused by the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, which promoted a gigantic increase in the international price of diesel, significantly improved the competitiveness of soybean oil in the Argentine market ( as Bichos de Campo had
(Brazil National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels) The use of electronic tax data could expedite the monitoring of compliance with regulations by distributors. -- Today (October 27th), a public hearing was held virtually to receive contributions on a draft resolution
(Straits Times/EDB.gov) To reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the Republic is studying the potential for wider adoption of biofuels and sustainable bioresources in carbon-intensive sectors such as electricity generation, transport and heavy industry. The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) and
by Zhao Bo (China Classification Society/China Ship Inspection (Google Translation)) The first vessel of the dual-fuel very large liquid ammonia carrier (VLAC) ordered by Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) from Hyundai Heavy Industries' Ulsan shipyard, "TERRA CLOVE", was named yesterday. This 93,000-cubic-meter VLAC
(International Maritime Organization) India has the potential to become a competitive regional hub for alternative marine fuels, according to the Study on Potential Demand and Pricing of Alternative Marine Fuels in India. Initiated by India's Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) and
(China Classification Society) On September 29, 2026, the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and the National Energy Administration jointly issued the "Action Plan for the Promotion and Application of New Energy Vessels on Inland Waterways (2026-2030)".
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) Before you jump into your fertilizer applications or tillage this fall, take a look to see if your local biofuel plants are planning to offer premiums for low-carbon grain next year. Farmers preparing to apply fall
by Nik Wilson (KCAU9) The race for Iowa governor could deliver the final nail in the coffin for an issue that state lawmakers tried to address last year. In June of 2025, the Iowa Legislature passed a bill that would make it
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) The USDA is finalizing a trade agreement to increase U.S. ethanol exports to Mexico. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins made the announcement Monday following a tour of an ADM processing plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. “We are working
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) With oil refining margins at an all-time high, a group of 22 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, including 13 from Texas, are calling for reforms to the Renewable Fuel Standard if a farm
by Neil Caskey, Geoff Cooper, Emily Skor, and Tim Lust (Agri-Pulse) You don’t have to be a campaign consultant to know that political signs with effective messaging can make a difference in election outcomes. And the most effective political sign this
by Anoop Verma (Economic Times Government) Paraguay's Ambassador Fleming Raúl Duarte Ramos outlines plans to deepen ties with India through trade, investment, digital infrastructure, renewable energy and greater access to South American markets. ... The message was not only about what Paraguay
by Mya Trujillo (The Informer) ... Biofuels as Another Sustainable Alternative -- A complete shift to electrified transportation isn’t feasible, so another way to make the sector more sustainable and strengthen the nation’s environmental resilience is by advancing renewable fuel sources, like
(Ship Management International/Carbon Capture Magazine) Maritime emissions specialist EmissionLink has called for a dedicated share of European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) revenues to fund onboard carbon capture trials and supporting port infrastructure, warning that the technology may remain commercially
(Africa Bioethanol Association) Africa's fuel supply is heavily concentrated. Most Sub-Saharan African countries source their refined petroleum from a narrow set of Gulf suppliers, transit through a small number of shipping corridors, and carry minimal strategic reserves. Sub-Saharan Africa's dependence on imported refined
(Inside San Diego) San Diego is home to the nation’s third busiest public general aviation airport, with more than 370,000 takeoffs and landings each year. Located in Kearny Mesa, the Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport has been in operation since 1937 and has
(Port of Riga) Today, October 20, in the presence of Jonghan Kim, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Latvia, and Māris Sprindžuks, Deputy Chairman of the Riga City Council, a memorandum of cooperation was signed at Riga City Hall between
by Natália Coelho, Toby Shay, Madeleine Jenkins and Hussein Al-Khalisy (Argus Media) Ethanol is gaining traction as a bunker fuel for methanol-fuelled vessels seeking to meet EU regulatory requirements, because ethanol-methanol blends can offer a lower-cost alternative to pure biomethanol. Ethanol can
(Government of Canada/Environment and Climate Change Canada) The Government of Canada is helping strengthen Canada’s low-carbon fuel industry by proposing changes to the Clean Fuel Regulations. This will support domestic production and encourage long-term reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. These amendments
(Peterson Solutions) The biofuels industry moves fast, and some of the most important conversations aren't happening in press releases or regulatory updates. They're happening at industry events, in customer meetings, trading desks, and policy discussions. Fueling Conversations is a new webinar series
by Natalie Burdick (Low Carbon Fuels Coalition) ... (W)hat’s under the radar for most Americans, is control of state legislatures. Across the 88 out of 99 legislative chambers that have elections this year, 57 are currently under Republican control, while 39 are under
by Robin Vercruse (Low Carbon Fuels Coalition) Building on LCFC Chair Lindsay Fitzgerald’s insightful mid-year update, I wanted to expand on the intricately connected themes of costs and politics. ... A priority question from legislators has always been ‘how much will a clean
(Clean Fuels Michigan) Michigan leaders are taking action to secure the state’s leadership in the rapidly growing clean fuels sector. State Senator Sam Singh (D-District 28), joined by leading business and industry organizations, has introduced the Michigan Competitive Fuels Act, legislation
(Emirates National Oil Company/Biobased Diesel Daily) Emirates National Oil Co. and the municipality of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates have signed an agreement to explore opportunities for collaboration in alternative and cleaner fuels, with a focus on collecting used cooking
by Shaun Hollis (Douglas Shire News Newsport) Cairns Rum Company representatives are just some of several business leaders that have met with the Douglas Shire Council Mayor and Chief Executive as talks ramp up on bringing new industries to the region
(Orissa Post) Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri Tuesday said the Centre has no immediate plan to increase the ethanol blending in petrol above the current level of 20 per cent. During an interaction at the inauguration of the
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Honeywell Technologies released third quarter financial results on Oct. 22. During an associated earnings call, company officials briefly discussed technology agreements for low-carbon energy projects, including those focused on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Honeywell is
(Green Plains) New initiative designed to help farmers share in the value created through qualifying farming practices and evolving biofuels policy -- Green Plains today (October 19, 2026) announced the launch of Farm Forward, a new initiative designed to turn policy innovation
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) CoBank on Oct. 7 released its latest quarterly insights report, which discusses the impact of 45Z clean fuel production credits and fuel mandates on biofuel demand and highlights how soaring fuel prices are impacting the
(ABS) ABS and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance modern commercial nuclear technology at sea. The agreement spans floating power solutions, nuclear-powered vessels and the development of the ports,
(International Air Transport Association) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced at its World Sustainability Symposium that the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has joined the Supporting Alliance for CORSIA EEU Supply (the Alliance). The Alliance brings together more than 80 CORSIA
by Gisela Pérez de Acha, Sasha Schell, Cícero Pedrosa in Acará, Pará, with Luiz Monticelli and Kathleen Quinn (The Guardian) After decades of violent displacement and land theft, the country’s quilombola communities are fighting back -- ... Yet, they say the worst came
by Eamonn Brennan (S&P Global) EV adoption stalls amid policy rollback; Full hybrids surge as gas prices climb -- Democratic control of Congress after the November US midterm elections would give the party a larger platform to promote electric vehicles and challenge President
by Gabriel Tassi Lara (Argus Media) The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) will hold its annual convention on 10-12 November in New York, ahead of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)'s MEPC 85 meeting later in the month. Participants will be looking
(Cefic) Alongside energy efficiency, electrification, and circularity, the bioeconomy can play a key role in the industrial transition and in fulfilling the EU’s climate goals. To ensure a competitive transition, boosting market demand for sustainable biomass-based products is becoming increasingly urgent.
(The Hindu Business Line) The association has raised concerns that long-term offtake agreement holders receive priority for contracted quantities and an additional preference, on a best-endeavour basis The Bharat Independent Ethanol Producers Association (BIEPA), representing independent dedicated ethanol manufacturers across India, has
(Keppel) 120 MW import capacity strengthens Keppel’s competitive edge in integrated energy and digital infrastructure and expands cleaner energy pathways for Singapore. Keppel Ltd, through its Infrastructure Division (Keppel), has been appointed by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) to aggregate, import
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation outlines a pragmatic pivot for the bioeconomy, urging producers to escape the “green premium trap” by trading virtue-signaling for commercial necessity. Growth stalls when relying on mandates or uncommitted buyers; instead, bio-innovators must integrate
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Act I — The Magnificent Bioeconomy Clap-Trap ... Act II — Enter William of Ockham Then, at ABLC Next in San Francisco, William of Ockham appeared to have entered the building. The medieval philosopher brought his celebrated razor, and
(STX Group) STX Group, a leading environmental commodity trader, today announces its first offtake of RFNBO (Renewable Fuel of Non-Biological Origin)-compliant e-Methane, produced by TURN2X at its first commercial plant in Spain. The agreement provides STX Group with access to TURN2X’s
(ANI/Asianet News) Strengthening Karnataka's Green Economy Through Global Ties -- In a move to boost Karnataka's green economy, SE Sudheendra, Chairman of the Karnataka State Biofuel Development Board (KSBDB), Government of Karnataka, held extensive discussions on cooperation and technological exchange in the
by Sara Wyant (High Plains Journal) Oilseed processing plants are running wide open now and more processing facilities are in the works, creating improved economic opportunities for farmers and rural communities. Whether that momentum will be maintained depends in large part
(The Avondhu) The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) 25th National Bioenergy conference – Biomethane and biofuel, took place recently at the Killashee Hotel, Naas, Co Kildare, where a capacity crowd of over 200 delegates heard from a distinguished line up of speakers. Focus
by Nuttapakron Ngamsopa (The Nation) • The Thai government is considering cutting excise taxes on biofuels, specifically E20 and B20, to make them cheaper than fully imported diesel. The tax relief is intended to directly benefit local farmers who grow the crops
by Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton (Bergeson & Campbell) On September 24, 2026, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) announced the introduction of two bills “that would require the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to protect biotechnology
by Aytaj Shiraliyeva (Trend News Agency) Azerbaijan is exploring opportunities to implement three pilot projects for the production of sustainable aviation fuel, green methanol, and green fertilizers. This was stated by Azerbaijan’s Minister of Energy Parviz Shahbazov in an article published in the official
(European Commission) Over 100 stakeholders have already joined the Alliance. -- European Commissioner Jessika Roswall launched the Bio-based Europe Alliance (BEA) at the Global Bioeconomy Summit in Dublin on Wednesday (21 Oct). By connecting actors of the bio-based value chain, the Alliance aims
by Vivek Dubey (CNBC TV 18) India has amended motor vehicle rules to allow flex-fuel vehicles certified to run on up to 100% ethanol-blended petrol, ahead of planned E100 model launches by some carmakers. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has
by Matt Hardigree (The Autopian) ... If only there were some magic fuel that cost less money and could be put in a modern car you could buy right now. Even better, what if that fuel could be put in a
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) An ethanol plant in southern Minnesota is working with corn farmers to understand how Clean Fuel tax credits can be mutually beneficial. Highwater Ethanol CEO Brian Kletscher says they are hosting producer meetings about changes to
by C.J. Miller (Hoosier Ag) National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) leadership is calling out the federal government after USDA admitted late Friday to a major data processing error in its September crop reporting—a mistake corn industry leaders say severely damaged grain
(Landline Media) An emergency waiver from hours-of-service requirements, issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, has been in effect since mid-September. That order remains in effect through Dec. 16, but was recently amended by FMCSA. Following a request from the Renewable Fuels
(Mahoney Environmental/PR Newswire) Company builds on ISCC EU and CORSIA participation by adding California LCFS and CARB support -- Mahoney Environmental, a provider of used cooking oil recycling and grease trap services, announced it is expanding its sustainability compliance efforts to support
(Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e. V. (UFOP)/Biobased Diesel Daily) In Canada, rapeseed/canola demand from domestic processors continues to rise. Above all, firm demand for canola oil and meal is likely to result in less seed being available for export. The
OXCCU, a leading carbon-to-value company converting waste carbon into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), has produced its first samples of a finished synthetic blend component for SAF blending. The fuel was tested to international standards by trusted chemical and fuel analysis
(DEPA (Google translation)) The issuance of the first license to install a biomethane production unit in Greece under the new institutional framework marks an important milestone for the development of the renewable gas market in the country. An important step for the
by Robert Lane (Fastmarkets) How US biodiesel and renewable diesel production is tracking against its 2026 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) requirement, what small refinery exemption reallocation could add, how the federal demand outlook has shifted, and what RIN prices and biodiesel
(Renewable Gas Forum Ireland) Renewable Gas Forum Ireland (RGFI), the Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) and Cré, the Composting and Anaerobic Digestion Association of Ireland, welcome last week’s announcement of the opening of expressions of interest for the biomethane capital grant scheme.
(LanzaTech) • Hebei Shoulang New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (“Hebei Shoulang”) in Tangshan, Hebei Province, China, has achieved ISCC EU Recycled Carbon Fuel (RCF) producer certification ISCC EU certification verifies compliance with the sustainability criteria and GHG savings methodology implemented under the
(European Shipowners) Shipping is responsible for around 10% of EU ETS emissions but pays almost 20% of the ETS bill. Unlike other sectors, it has never received free allowances. The new Sustainable Maritime Alternative Propulsion (SMAP) mechanism is a chance to reinvest
by Yu Taoran (Jiefang Daily/Shangguan News) Today (October 15, 2026), the inaugural refueling ceremony for biomass methanol marine fuel on Shanghai's inland waterways, themed "First Inland Waterway Fueling: Green Start to the Huangpu River," was held at the Luodong Container Terminal
(Guangzhou Port Authority (Google Translation)) On October 16, the first methanol fuel bunkering operation for a roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessel at Guangzhou Port was successfully completed. On the same day, the vessel "Daqing 268" bunkered 2,300 tons of methanol (including 1,400 tons
by Kimberly Dirisu (Galaxy TV) Marcelo Blanco, Bolivia’s Minister of Hydrocarbons and Energy, on Thursday (October 22, 2026) said the country would increase the proportion of ethanol in petrol from 12 to 18 per cent. -- arcelo Blanco, Bolivia’s Minister of Hydrocarbons and
by May Angel (Neste/Reuters) Finnish biofuel maker and oil refiner Neste (NESTE.HE), on Tuesday (October 20, 2026) urged the European Commission to ease restrictions on biofuel feedstocks that do not put food supplies or forests at risk. The appeal comes as higher fossil
(Via/St1 Biokraft) Wasaline has signed an agreement with St1 Biokraft for the supply of 42 GWh of liquefied biogas (LBG) per year. Deliveries will begin in January 2028 and will take place in connection with the bunkering of Aurora Botnia in
(Reuters/Forbes(Google translation)) The national industry is operating at 40% idle capacity, but has sufficient capacity to meet the expansion in consumption. A potential increase in the biodiesel blend in diesel in Brazil from 15% to 16% in 2027 would raise demand for
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Mixed-plastic pyrolysis plants survive only when hosted within steam crackers or oil refineries that absorb the oil and dilute heavy contaminants. Post-consumer pyrolysis oil contains chlorine, iron, and nitrogen levels exceeding cracker limits by up to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The atmosphere at ABLC was electric as industry leaders, technology innovators, and project developers gathered to navigate the rapidly shifting landscape of renewable fuels, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and bio-based products. From major corporate pivots and
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Next Sunday, October 25, Brazil will elect its president for the next term. The candidates are the incumbent president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, of the Workers’ Party (PT), who is seeking re-election,
by Carl Deconinck (Brussels Signal) The compromise introduces dedicated mechanisms designed to grant car manufacturers additional leeway in meeting their fleet emissions targets. -- Negotiators from the three mainstream political groups in the European Parliament have struck an overnight compromise to ease
(Nebraska Corn Board/Alliance Times-Herald) Nebraska Corn Board Continues to Provide Ethanol Infrastructure Program to Increase Ethanol Sales -- Nebraska drivers bought more gallons of E15 fuel in 2025, a nearly 45% jump from the year before, according to the Nebraska Department
by Jacqui Fatka (CoBank) Market incentives are boosting soybean oil demand, but imports remain necessary to meet the biomass-based diesel RVO; EPA action on 2025 SREs lowered RIN prices, while plans to reallocate 100% of exempted volumes eased lost demand fears; Ethanol exports must
by Niels Lesniewski and David Jordan (Roll Call) ... (President Donald) Trump made the proclamation Monday while stumping for the embattled Sen. Roger Marshall, who’s trying to avoid being the first Republican in his state (Kansas) to lose a Senate
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Tire collection systems achieve high capture rates, yet tire pyrolysis plants struggle with economic bankability due to product off-take qualification. While pyrolysis liquids easily enter fuel markets, recovered carbon black provides sixty percent of modeled plant
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... “Low-carbon molecules! Domestic feedstocks! Sustainable fuels! Renewable chemistry! Energy security! Rural prosperity!” ... By lunchtime, BioMan sat on a curb, staring blankly into the middle distance. He had uncovered a fundamental law of industrial physics: he was
(Advanced Biofuels Canada) Navius Research says clean fuel use rose 6% in 2025, avoiding a record 14.2 Mt of emissions; policy changes can lift domestic share above one-third nationally. Biofuel use in Canada expanded 6% in 2025, reducing average fuel prices across
(Malaysia Aviation Group) • Malaysia Airports and Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) share their respective sustainability journeys and priorities, setting out priorities to advance Malaysia’s national aviation decarbonisation agenda. Closer collaboration on cleaner energy, sustainable aviation fuel and airport and airline operations will support
(European Biodiesel Board) The European Biodiesel Board, representing European biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producers, applauded the German and French governments Oct. 16 for taking the initiative on an agreement that encourages technology openness. “While there are points in
by Mychal Wilmes (Ag Week) From the advancement of tech to the power of biofuels, there are more than a few things that have shaped modern agriculture. Mychal Wilmes reflects on the future. The opposition to plant-based ethanol started in the 1920s
by Jake Evans (ABC) Australia has about three days' worth of readily available fuel supply made from ethanol, sugarcane and other biofuels, but the vast majority is sold overseas. The newly formed Biofuel Producers Alliance says a mandate on fuel importers and
(John Deere) Precision agriculture technologies help farmers implement practices that improve their productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Now, new federal 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit guidance creates a pathway for certain regenerative ag practices to reduce the carbon intensity (CI) of
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) For engine and equipment manufacturers, component suppliers, and fuel producers the most pressing issue is the need for certainty. With two weeks remaining before the November 3 midterm elections, control of Congress is closely contested. Voters
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office (AFFO) announced its intent to award up to $60 million to expand domestic energy production and distribution through novel, high-impact chemicals, fertilizers, fuels, and feedstock technologies.
(La Tribuna) The possibility of developing commercial soybean production and establishing a biodiesel plant in Honduras has begun to be discussed with Brazilian investors, in an initiative that seeks to diversify agricultural activity, reduce dependence on imports and open new business
(APROBIO/Noticias Agricolas (Google translation)) The national opening of the harvest in Ijuí highlighted the advancement of the crop, which expands income alternatives in the countryside and is already used by the biodiesel industry. Canola is gaining ground in Rio Grande do Sul's
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Certified compostable bioplastics face systematic rejection by industrial composters prioritizing finished compost quality over polymer degradability. Less than one-third of food-waste composting facilities accept bioplastic-coated paper, while rigid PLA and PHA items are frequently banned due
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