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Here’s to the Crazy Ones: Looking at Jobs, Buffett and the Bioeconomy through a New Lens

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest)  ... But beneath the headlines and market cycles, some systems persist. Not because they are favored—but because they are structured to survive. They align along four vectors: structure, signal, friction, and entropy. They walk alone, yet the

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to the National Ag-based Biomanufacturing Incentive

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) NCGA (National Corn Growers Association) supports the National Ag-based Biomanufacturing Incentive to boost domestic manufacturing by converting renewable U.S. feedstock into high-value non-fuel/non-food products. It proposes tax credits (30% ITC or $0.10/lb PTC) to enhance investment

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Tokyo Opens Subsidy Program for Biofuel Vehicles and Vessels

by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest)  In Japan, the metropolitan government of Tokyo began accepting applications for a subsidy program covering up to ¥80 million per project to support the commercialization of vehicles and ships using low-carbon biofuels, with a total of

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IEA Workshop on Sustainable Fuels Highlights Need for Global Ambition to Support Uptake

(International Energy Agency (IEA)) The IEA recently convened a workshop on sustainable fuels, bringing together more than 80 experts from governments, industry, international organizations and civil society to discuss how to support their adoption around the world. The event on 29 April,

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SAF Production Surges in US Despite Uncertainty

by Fayaz Hussain (SAF Investor)  When the US President Donald Trump took office earlier this year, many in the renewables space (including SAF) held their breath. His early announcements about pausing the funding announced through the Inflation Reduction Act – especially

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Trade, Biofuel Policies Continue to Influence Crop Markets

by D'Arce McMillan (Western Producer) ... The oilseed complex, including canola, was supported when U.S. president Donald Trump said May 12 that the United States and China had agreed to a 90-day partial truce in their trade war, slashing the punishing tit-for-tat

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Fuel Memorial Day Weekend Road Trips with American-Made Ethanol

by Robert White (Renewable Fuels Association)  On Monday, our nation will remember the many men and women whose ultimate sacrifice guaranteed our nation’s freedom and independence. These are values Americans hold dear, and many of us have lost a loved one

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Trump and Republicans Are Targeting Blue States’ Climate Policies: Thursday’s Senate Vote to Block California’s Ban on Sales of Gas Cars Is the Latest GOP Effort to Stop State Climate Policies.

by Maxine Joselow (Washington Post) The Senate voted Thursday to block California from enforcing a rule that would ban sales of new gasoline-powered cars in the state by 2035, a move that could have far-reaching implications for auto sales in a

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Episode 41 – The State of the Bioeconomy with Jim Lane and Sara Lee

by Cameron Begley (Tech Transfer Talk)  In this episode I had the great pleasure of catching up on the global bioeconomy with Jim Lane, a global champion of the biobased economy with his daily publication The Digest and semi-annual ABLC events. Over the past 12 months,

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Episode 46 – My Favourite Martin: Wright’s Law, Scaling up and Why Hydrogen Won’t Decarbonise Energy Products with Paul Martin

by Cameron Begley (Tech Transfer Talk)  In this extended episode we had our first three-peat, with Paul Martin from Spitfire Research rejoining the podcast. When he first joined us in February and April of 2023, we had a terrific discussion on the diseconomies of scale,

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Maryland Department of Environment Alternative Fuels and Technologies Working Group - Sessions 1 and 2

(Maryland Department of Environment)  The goal of this working group is to discuss the role of biofuels, carbon capture, fuel cells, hydrogen, and other technologies in MDE’s building decarbonization policies. This first working group session will provide an overview of

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EPA Proposes to Grant Arizona Authority over Class VI Injection Wells Public Comment DEADLINE July 3, 2025

by Violet George (Carbon Herald)  EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has announced a proposal to approve Arizona ’s request for regulatory control over all underground injection wells, including Class VI wells.  The announcement was made alongside US Representatives Andy Biggs, Juan Ciscomani, and

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Titan Helps Operators to Comply with EU SAF Mandates

by Yves Le Marquand (Corporate Jet Investor)  Titan Aviation Fuels International is offering business aviation operators support in complying with the ReFuelEU mandate. -- The mandate, which was introduced in January 2025, requires operators that fly more than 500 flights annually to

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Ethanol Blog: Chevron to Lay Off 70 Employees at Ames, Iowa,-Based Renewable Energy Plant

by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer)  Chevron Inc. plans to lay off 70 employees from its Renewable Energy Group biofuel production plant in Ames, Iowa, effective on June 18, 2025, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act warning from

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Senate Will Try to Block California Vehicle Standards that Would Phase out Gas-Powered Cars

by Mary Clare Jalonick and Matthew Daly (Associated Press)  The U.S. Senate will move this week to block California from enforcing a series of vehicle emissions standards that are tougher than the federal government’s, including first-in-the-nation rules phasing out the sale

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ADM Closing Soybean Processing Plant in Kershaw, South Carolina

by Karl Plume (Reuters)  Grains merchant Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM.N) will permanently close its soybean processing plant in Kershaw, South Carolina, later this spring as part of a cost-cutting and consolidation push announced earlier this year, the company confirmed to Reuters on Monday. ADM has been cutting

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Engines Work: Powering Progress at the National Mall

by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) ... Organized by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, the biennial event brings an impressive display of equipment right to the doorstep of federal policymakers. The Engine Technology Forum’s exhibit highlighted our Engines Work campaign, emphasizing how and why advanced

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With India Nearing 20% Target of Ethanol Blending, Bio-CNG Adoption Needs Stronger Push: S&P Global

(ANI/The Tribune) With India making steady progress in bioethanol production and closer to meet the target of 20 per cent ethanol blending with petrol, the country needs to push the adoption of Bio-CNG says a recent report by S&P Global. The

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Zero-rating: Biofuel Mandates and the Use of Poc

(Norwegian Environment Agency)  Biofuels reported in a national biofuel mandate can be zero-rated in the EU ETS and ETS2. Poc can be used to document zero-rating for 2024 and 2025.  --  Operators of installations, aircraft operators, shipping companies and regulated entities (hereafter

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How to Design a Biomanufacturing Process for Success

by Noah Helman (Industrial Microbes/Biofuels Digest) ... 78% of consumers consider environmental sustainability important, and aspire to lead more sustainable lives, which is why sustainable products are growing at a rate 2.7 times faster than non-sustainable products. While some people are

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Washington Governor Signs Bill to Update the State’s Clean Fuel Standard

by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine)  Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on May 17 signed a bill that sets more ambitious targets for the state’s Clean Fuel Standard. The new law requires a 45% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2038 when

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Delta Air Lines Supports Michigan SAF Legislation

(Delta Airlines/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Delta Air Lines on May 7 announced its strong support for new bipartisan, bicameral legislation that will accelerate the growth of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Michigan while strengthening the state’s agricultural economy and creating new opportunities

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From Carbon to Commerce: What Canada's Federal Election Means for Ethanol

by Andrea Kent (Renewable Industries Canada/Ethanol Producer Magazine)  This column is being written immediately after Canada’s federal election. The Liberals have secured a historic fourth term while Conservatives reached their highest vote count in 40 years. Yet, amid this, one of

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A Perfect Time for E15

by Emily Skor (Growth Energy)  ... Just weeks ago, Growth Energy’s Technical Director for Market Development Reid Wagner was one of the first customers to take advantage of Costco’s new Unleaded 88 (or E15) fuel offering. Located at the Costco in

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Request for Nominations of Candidates to the EPA Science Advisory Board DEADLINE June 2, 2025

(Environmental Protection Agency/Federal Register)  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites nominations of scientific experts from a wide range of disciplines to be considered for appointment to the EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) described in this document. Appointments will be announced

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Canola Weighing Its Place in U.S. Biofuel Future

by Phil Franz-Warkentin (Manitoba Co-operator)  Where canola hopes stand on the U.S. biofuel market and whether Canadian crops will or will not benefit -- ... The supportive news came first, as the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee proposed extending the Clean Fuel

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United States Biodiesel Market Research Report 2025-2033: EPA and DOE Push Biodiesel and SAF as Key Drivers in America's Clean Energy Future

(Research and Markets/Globe Newswire) In the United States, biodiesel is also extensively applied in transportation, agriculture, and the industrial sector. It fuels trucks, buses, and marine vessels, lowering greenhouse gas emissions as well as fossil fuel dependence. The agricultural industry is

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Japan to Introduce Car Fuel with Up to 10% Biofuels from Fiscal 2028; Limited Rollout Expected at Areas with Refineries

(The Japan News/The Yomiuri Shimbun) The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry will from fiscal 2028 introduce a car fuel partly mixed with biofuels made from corn, sugarcane and other biomass. The fuel, which would mix gasoline with up to 10% biofuels, will

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Dickon Posnett

If Europe is serious about decarbonizing transport, we should be encouraging more biofuel use, not less. -- Dickon Posnett, President, European Biodiesel Board  READ MORE

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Preventing Biofuels Sustainability Fraud and Unfair Competition

(European Biodiesel Board/Politico) Amid concerns over sustainability fraud, the European biodiesel industry is pushing for regulatory reform. -- As Europe accelerates efforts to decarbonize transportation, biofuels have emerged as an important solution. These CO2-neutral fuels ― derived from sustainable feedstocks including crops and waste

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White House Ends Use of Carbon Cost

by Michael Ball (Argus Media) The US is ending its use of a metric for estimating the economic damages from greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the latest reversal of climate change policies supported by President Donald Trump's predecessors. The White House Office of

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BNQ and CSA Group Introduce New Standard for Hydrogen Production and Carbon Intensity

by Aida Čučuk (Offshore Energy) Canadian certification body, the Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ), and compatriot standards organization, CSA Group, have published the ‘Joint Canada-U.S. National Standard’ – a methodology for reporting the production pathway and carbon intensity of hydrogen. As disclosed,

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Ethanol Blog -- California Cliff: Gasoline Crunch Could Open Doors Wider to E85 as More Refineries Close

by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer)  California is in a bind.  The state could lose up to 17% of its refining capacity starting this year. As of the beginning of May, companies announced plans to close production at three refineries. ... Unless California regulators on

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Agri-industry Raises Concerns over Declining Production of Sorghum in South Africa

by Yogashen Pillay (IOL) The Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) has raised its alarm over the alarming decline of sorghum farming, a crop that once held promise for various applications including cereals and biofuels.  Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist of the Agbiz, on

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If the Microbe isn’t Happy, Nobody’s Happy

by Mark Warner (Liberation Labs/Biofuels Digest)  ...  Years ago, I wrote a piece for Biofuels Digest imagining what a microbe might say about their startup employer on Glassdoor—equal parts satire and uncomfortable truth. Today, channeling my manufacturing roots, I return in the role of

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Government Raises CPO Export Levy to Boost Downstream Industry

(Indonesia Business Post) Ministry of Finance has raised the export levy on crude palm oil (CPO) from 7.5 percent to 10 percent, a move the government says is aimed at enhancing productivity and adding value to downstream palm oil products, particularly

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Brazil Sugar Mills Are Considering Switching to Ethanol

(World Energy News) Sugarcane processors are watching the gap in price between sugar and biofuels and may start producing more of it if the sugar prices fall further and the oil prices recover from their recent lows. -- A major discussion

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Judge Blocks Energy Department Limits on Universities' Indirect Costs

by Kelsey Tamborrino (Politico Pro) A federal judge on Thursday blocked the Energy Department's new policy capping indirect department-funded research costs. Judge Allison Burroughs wrote in an order in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts that there is "nothing to indicate"

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Topsoe’s Advanced SAF Technology Chosen by Zhongneng Yida in China

by Ulrik Frøhlke (Topsoe) o Topsoe has been selected by Zhongneng Yida New Energy Co., Ltd (Zhongneng Yida) to deliver technology for production of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) at a new facility.  o The facility will be located at the city of

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The Bioenergy Two-Step: Learning from the Petroleum Playbook

by Jim Spaeth (Biofuels Digest) ...  Call it the Bioenergy Two-Step.   Step one: convert locally available biomass into a flexible intermediate—something like syngas, pyrolysis oil, or even ethanol.  Step two: move that intermediate to a larger-scale facility—a dedicated biorefinery, or even a co-processing

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India Examining US Request to Abolish Curbs on Ethanol Imports

by Pratik Parija, Rakesh Sharma and Shruti Srivastava (Bloomberg/Economic Times) India is reviewing a U.S. request to lift restrictions on ethanol imports as part of broader trade negotiations aimed at avoiding U.S. tariffs. Currently, India allows ethanol imports only for non-fuel use to

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Lack of Sustainable Aviation Fuel May Increase Airfares

by Harrison Minihane (Travel Radar) The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) warned on May 15 that a shortage of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could increase airfares and restrict travel options. ... China however requires airlines to be using a 15% SAF blend by

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GOP Plan Would Let Oil, Carbon Pipelines Use Eminent Domain

by  Mike Soraghan (Politico Pro Energywire) The proposal could help pipeline projects stalled by states but upset rural constituents who fought a major carbon dioxide project in the Midwest. --  A House Republican proposal to extend federal eminent domain power to developers of

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US EPA to Rule on Backlog of Small Refinery Biofuel Exemption Requests, Zeldin Says

by Stephanie Kelly and Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters)  About 161 applications await decisions; Action will affect market for renewable fuel credits; Big Oil, Farm Belt anticipate 2026 biofuel blending requirements The Trump administration plans to rule quickly on dozens of small U.S. refineries' pending applications

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Claiming the 45Z Tax Credit

by Danielle Anderson & Kari Buttenhoff (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit presents renewable fuel producers with a valuable opportunity to capitalize on their low-carbon fuel production while incentivizing further reductions in carbon intensity (CI). Recent guidance issued

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Engineering Excellence: Katzen

by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Seventy years after its founding by Raphael Katzen, the company that bears his name remains committed to his core tenets: integrity, objectivity and excellence.  ... Katzen began his career developing processes for paper pulp production and acid

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States Support Low-Carbon Futures

by Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... (Terry) Wanzek also serves in the state legislature. So, when approached by the state’s ethanol association to sponsor legislation, he needed little convincing. “We grow a lot of corn and you can draw lines

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Fuel Wars: 2019 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack 6.4L | eFlexFuel E85 vs. Gas Dynos: Which Wins?

E85 Vs. Premium Gasoline: eFlexFuel Equipped 2019 Dodge Challenger 6.4L -- It’s one thing to talk about performance gains but it’s another thing to perform testing and prove them. Critics say there are no gains to be had from E85 in naturally

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Carbon Assessors Launches Price Index for Canada's Clean Fuels Market

(Carbon Assessors/Cision) Carbon Assessors, a leading provider of independent carbon market intelligence, has announced the launch of a price index for Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) credits—adding to it's well-established Alberta TIER Index. This new index brings unprecedented transparency and reliability to

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Australia's Largest Import of Sustainabil Aviation Fuel Lands in Sydney

(Qantas)  Qantas, Sydney Airport and Ampol, supported by Qantas’ SAF Coalition partners, have today marked the largest ever commercial importation of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into Australia, with nearly two million litres of unblended SAF arriving this week. Sustainable Aviation Fuel

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Connecting Industry & Building Consensus

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest)  Sam Lehr from Molecule Group discussed connecting the Bio-based, Synthetic, and Hydrogen-based Fuels, Chemicals and Materials industries. Key takeaways include engaging in global dialogues and policy advocacy, representing industry to bodies like COP30, G7, and G20.

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Completion of the First e-Fuel Plant Module!

(INERATEC) The first module of our e-Fuel pioneer plant was picked up from the INERATEC headquarters in Karlsruhe after a successful FAT (Factory Acceptance Test). It was then transported to its destination in the Industrial Park Frankfurt Höchst, where it is

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[Presidential Election D-20] Lee Jae-myung “Preempting the Future Ship Market… Establishing a Foundation for Sustainable Growth in the Shipbuilding Industry”

by Choi Ki-chang (Electronic Newspaper Internet (Google Translation)) Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party candidate, has defined the shipbuilding industry as a future growth engine and emphasized that he will introduce various policies to promote related industries. On the 14th, the candidate said, “As

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North Dakota Judges Decline to Dismiss Lawsuits against Summit Carbon Pipeline

by Jeff Beach (North Dakota Monitor/Des Moines Register) - Two North Dakota judges ruled against Iowa-based Summit Carbon Solutions, allowing lawsuits by landowners to proceed.  - North Dakota landowners are challenging Summit's carbon capture pipeline project over safety concerns and the

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US EPA Sends Biofuel-Blending Volume Proposal to White House for Review

by Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has sent a proposed rule to the White House for review on the amount of biofuels that oil refiners must blend into their fuel beginning in 2026. Under the Renewable Fuel Standard, oil

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Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance Launches Advanced, Next-Generation SAF Procurement DEADLINE August 29, 2025

(Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance)  SABA's third RFP seeks to leverage corporate demand to help move a next-generation SAF facility to final investment decision. -- Today (May 6, 2025), the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA) released a request for proposal (RFP) to increase

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Airbus Sees Region as Biofuel for Aircraft Hub

(Bangkok Post) Thailand to account for 5m tonnes a year  --  Airbus is banking on Southeast Asia becoming the world's top producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), while the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) plans to mandate 1% SAF usage for

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Mainland China’s Strategic Transition: Reducing UCO Exports and Expanding SAF in the Global Biofuel Market

(BMI) Mainland China’s Used Cooking Oil (UCO) exports are projected to decline by 2025 due to reduced US demand and a shift towards Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production. Key View We anticipate that Mainland China’s exports of Used Cooking Oil (UCO) will

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‘Every Molecule Matters’: Corn Kernel Fiber (CKF)

by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine)  The steps are simple, with low capital and strong ROI: Engage with the appropriate analytics labs to help calculate in-situ cellulosic ethanol production from corn kernel fiber; register those gallons with the appropriate markets; and

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Remembering Dave Loos, Ethanol and Right Choices

by Lindsay Croke (Farm Progress/Prairie Farmer)  Commentary: Dave Loos’ longtime co-worker, Lindsay Croke, reflects on what Dave brought to farmers, the biofuels world and to every person around him.  --  David E. Loos died unexpectedly on April 13. He worked at IL

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Finding a Path Forward for Sustainable Aviation Fuel

(MId-West Farm Report Madison) Geoff Cooper is the CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association. He says he wants to see support for flex-fuel vehicles and a clear path forward on tax credits for Sustainable Aviation Fuel production. He says airplanes are

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Pilot Confirms Strength of Optimised FAME Blend

(FincoEnergies)  The pressure on the inland shipping sector is growing. With stricter regulations such as ETS2 and RED III, there's no time to lose.  Together with Argent Energy and sector partners, FincoEnergies is demonstrating that sustainable shipping is possible today — not just with HVO but

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European Commission Gives Positive Technical Assessment for ISCC EU under RED III

(International Sustainability and Carbon Certification)  ... End of April, the European Commission (EC) has given a positive technical assessment for our updated ISCC EU System Documents. The revisions were made to reflect the legal requirements of Directive (EU) 2023/2413, commonly referred

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Industrial Decarbonisation: The Road to a Cleaner Future

by Andrew King (Process and Control Today) ... Green Hydrogen: The Key to Hard-to-Decarbonise Sectors But what about industries that need extreme heat for example, cement, steel, and chemicals? That’s where green hydrogen comes in. Think of it as the clean-burning fuel

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From Waste to Worksite: The Role of Advanced Biofuels in Decarbonizing Construction and Transport

by Jane Marsh (Renewable Energy Magazine)  Construction and transportation pose a difficult challenge for decarbonization efforts. In addition to being responsible for a considerable portion of overall emissions, equipment in these sectors is not easy to electrify from a logistical standpoint.

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Urging EPA to Lessen the Burdens Facing Biofuels

(Farm Service Radio)  Michigan is home to four ethanol plants and two biodiesel facilities, which purchase and use a lot of corn and soybeans produced by Michigan’s farmers.  However, you may not know that our federal government has placed a limit on

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Add to Ethanol’s To Do List

by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Governors' Biofuels Coalition)  For many of us, to stay on top of things we need to write them down as reminders in what I call a “To-Do” list. The ethanol industry has, or should have

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Alto Ingredients Reports Improved Q1 Financial Performance

by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Alto Ingredients Inc. released first quarter financial results on May 7, reporting improved gross margin and adjusted EBITDA on increased operational uptime, optimization initiatives and increased sales of ISCC-certified fuels.  During an earnings call, Alto Ingredients

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The Andersons Reports Strong Q1 for Ethanol Operations

by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine)  The Andersons Inc. on May 7 released first quarter financial results, reporting a strong three-month period for its renewables business segment on efficient operations, higher yields and favorable ethanol margins.  The company’s renewables segment reported pretax

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Webinar: Americas Marine Fuels Market Update

(Argus Media) Join Argus editor Stefka Wechsler as she examines the latest trends in the Americas bunker market, with a focus on tariffs, sanctions and greenhouse gas regulations. Webinar highlights: Trump-era policies reshaping the US bunker market: Tariffs on Mexican oil imports Easing of sanctions

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Cowboy Clean Fuels and Mercuria Announce Landmark Offtake Agreement for Carbon-Negative Renewable Natural Gas

(Cowboy Clean Fuels/PR Newswire)  Cowboy Clean Fuels (CCF), a Wyoming-based climate tech and energy transition company, today announced a groundbreaking offtake agreement with Mercuria, one of the world's leading independent energy and commodity trading groups. This partnership marks the first commercial agreement

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MHP Exported the First Ukrainian Batch of Liquefied Biomethane Bio-LNG to the European Union

(MHP (Google translation))    MHP, an international company in the field of food and agrotechnology, launched commercial production of liquefied biomethane ( Bio -LNG) and made the first delivery of Ukrainian Bio -LNG to a partner in the European Union .   MHP produces Bio-LNG entirely from poultry

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Trump Administration Accused of Declaring 'Fake' Emergency by 15 States

by Sophie Clark (Newsweek)  A coalition of attorneys general across 15 states is suing the Trump administration over declaring a "national emergency" on the first day of Donald Trump's presidency. On January 20, President Trump declared a "national energy emergency" via executive order, over

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Feedstocks and the Future of the Bioeconomy

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Alexander A. Koukoulas, Ph.D. from AFRY emphasized key factors for a successful bioeconomy, including feedstocks, technology, market knowledge/off-takes, and policy support. Strong market knowledge and off-take agreements are crucial for project bankability. The rapid expansion of

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10 Top Takeaways for Renewable Chemicals and Biomaterials in 2025

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The spring conference season is starting to draw to a close, what are the takeaways from the major presentations of the season? Here are our top 10 Takeaways  for renewable chemicals and biomaterials project development and product

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Ways and Means Releases "The One, Big, Beautiful" Tax Package

(Kutak Rock) On May 12, the House Ways and Means Committee released a complete copy of its draft tax reform legislation. You can find it here. The Ways and Means Committee will hold a “mark-up” session on May 13, at 2:30 p.m.

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Carbon Project Developers Warn of a Supply Shortage of CORSIA Eligible Credits

by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir) The Project Developer Forum (PD Forum), a body representing developers of greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removal projects in the international markets, with members looking to sell carbon credits to airlines under ICAO’s CORSIA carbon offsetting scheme,

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RAeS Study Shows Public Concern about Aviation Emissions, but Unwillingness to Pay More for Solutions

by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) New research by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) into public attitudes on decarbonising aviation reveals that most respondents are concerned about the impacts of climate change, and 58% believe air transport causes more damaging emissions than road,

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As Renewable Diesel Surges, Sustainability Claims Are Deeply Questioned

by Sean Mowbray (Mongabay)  • Renewable diesel (RD), dubbed HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) by producers, is hailed by its supporters as a climate-friendly alternative to carbon-intensive fossil diesel. RD is a complex biofuel often made in retooled oil refineries from feedstocks including

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Sustainability Still Matters

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation features Tammy Klein of Transport Energy Strategies. It discusses mixed policy signals in the U.S., stressing sustainability balances environmental, economic, and social concerns. Key highlights include contrasting potential Biden and Trump administration approaches on

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SAF Market Faces Falling Near-Term Premiums, but EU Mandates Could Create a Shortfall

by Thomas Washington (S&P Global) Airlines have limited profitability, so SAF price matters; SAF industry hopes for demand rise from European mandates; eSAF even costlier than SAF due to feedstock challenges  --  The premium of sustainable aviation fuel over conventional jet fuel has dwindled

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The High Art of Performance: Taking Strain Engineering to the Next Level

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... When June rolls around, the titans of the enzyme and yeast industries roll out their latest offerings.  The strain engineers unleash their latest offerings on the runways, and we all sit back and marvel at the

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Synergies of Renewable Hydrogen and Biobased Value Chains Deployment: Environmental Performance and Promising Value Chains

(EIA Bioenergy)Producing biobased hydrogen could be an alternative option for renewable hydrogen provision. Moreover, there are many biobased processes either high in demand for renewable hydrogen (e.g. synthetic renewable fuels, biorefining) or that could benefit from renewable hydrogen integration. This

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Soil Carbon Credits Emerge from the ‘Trough of Disillusionment’

by Jim Giles (Trellis) Indigo Ag, Boomitra and other project developers are planning on issuing millions of tons of credits annually.  --  o After years of slow growth, issuances are on a tear.   o More data and better models are helping

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National Biotechnology Initiative Act Would Implement Recommendations from NSCEB’s Final Report

by Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton (Bergeson & Campbell)  As reported in our April 25, 2025, blog item, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) announced on April 8, 2025, the availability of its final report and action plan, “urging Congressional action to

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bp Leads Industry Taskforce to Achieve Update to Defence Standard for Renewable Aviation Fuel

(bp) bp has successfully led a taskforce to achieve approval from the UK Ministry of Defence for co-processing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with up to 30% renewable hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty acids HEFA feedstock concentration, a significant increase from the current

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Budzinski Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Biofuels and Biobased Manufacturing Innovation

by Josie Lionetti (Riverbender.com) Today (May 8, 2025), Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-03) introduced the Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity Act (Ag BIO Act), a bipartisan bill to support the biofuel economy in Illinois and across the country. The legislation updates

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UNIMOT with First Delivery of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Poland

(UNIMOT)  Unimot Aviation, member of the Unimot Group, has carried out Poland's first physical delivery of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to a Polish airport. The fuel was delivered to the Katowice International Airport in Pyrzowice, which is an important step towards

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Has US Oil Production Peaked? CEO Reopens Debate.

by Mike Soraghan (E&E News Energywire)  President Donald Trump wants more oil drilling, but one Texas producer expects low prices to send output downward. -- Oil and gas leaders have been saying for a while that oil production in the United States

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NCGA Pushing for Corn & Ethanol’s Inclusion in India Trade Deal

by Jared White (Brownfield Ag News)  The president of the National Corn Growers Association says the organization is pushing the Trump administration to ensure corn is included in any new trade deal with India. Kenneth Hartman, Jr. tells Brownfield India’s 1.4 billion

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RFA Thanks President for Securing Greater Market Access for Ethanol in UK Trade Agreement

(Renewable Fuels Association) President Trump today (May 8, 2025) announced a significant trade agreement with the United Kingdom, specifically including greater market access for U.S. ethanol. According to the White House, the deal includes new access to the UK market for $700 million

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Department of the Interior Implements Emergency Permitting Procedures to Strengthen Domestic Energy Supply

(U.S. Department of the Interior) Accelerates permitting procedures to develop American Energy Dominance  --  In response to President Donald J. Trump’s declaration of a National Energy Emergency, the U.S. Department of the Interior will implement emergency permitting procedures to accelerate the development of domestic energy

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GRAMM SAF Project Comes to the Royal Port of Barrow

(GRAMM Energy/OpenPR)  GRAMM, a collaborative industry consortium, today (April 17, 2025) announced its application to the UK Advanced Fuels Fund, seeking vital support to accelerate its ground-breaking Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project. The GRAMM SAF project will catalyse energy transition of

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Lawmakers Announce Bipartisan Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Plan

(Michigan House Republicans)  State Rep. Jerry Neyer and State Sens. Sam Singh and Joseph Bellino on Thursday announced their plan to jumpstart the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry in Michigan. The plan, House Bills 4424-4425 and Senate Bills 235-236, would establish

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Taieb in Nigeria to Explore US Export Opportunities to Support Ethanol Consumption

(U.S. Grains Council) ... U.S. Grains Council (USGC) Regional Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Ramy H. Taieb led a delegation to Nigeria to study the country’s potential for enhanced ethanol consumption. The team met with government officials

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Clean Ammonia for Power Generation—Is the Hype Fizzling Out?

by Mariana Santos Moreira  (OPIS)  As we move towards global net zero, ammonia is gaining attention as both a major chemical industry greenhouse gas emitter and a prospective large-scale clean hydrogen carrier. Commercial ammonia production is transforming as a result: “Clean

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Back to Basics: Renewable Diesel 101

(EcoEngineers) Join us for an introductory webinar covering the fundamentals of renewable diesel (RD) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). As part of our ongoing “Back to Basics” series, this session will provide an overview of production methods, common feedstocks like used

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Back to Basics: Renewable Natural Gas 101 Webinar

Join us for an introductory webinar exploring the fundamentals of renewable natural gas (RNG). As part of our ongoing “Back to Basics” series, this session will provide a basic understanding of RNG’s role in the energy transition, covering key concepts

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RealAg Radio: Biofuel Policy Shifts, Corn and Bean Markets, and a Political Update, May 7, 2025

(RealAgriculture) hanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by Azotic Technologies. Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Ted Seifried with Zaner Ag Hedge on the corn, soybeans and wheat markets; Devin Mogler with National Oilseed Processors Association

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Cosco-Controlled Piraeus Container Terminal to Launch Biofuel Bunkering Service

by Angela Yu (Lloyd's List) Piraeus Container Terminal will begin offering biofuel bunkering services to meet growing customer demand for emission compliance -- The move aligns with EU and new IMO emissions regulations and follows Greece’s updated biofuel standards allowing up to

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Nitin Gadkari Calls for Biofuel Revolution to Cut Imports, Boost Rural Economy

by IANS (Prokeraia)  Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Thursday advocated for a nation-wide biofuel revolution, calling it a "once-in-a-century opportunity" to transform India's rural economy, reduce its massive fossil fuel imports and tackle air pollution. Speaking at

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Norfolk Southern, Port of Virginia Create Country’s First RailGreen Corridor

(Port of Virginia) Corridor runs between Norfolk Harbor and Virginia​ Inland Port -- The Port of Virginia​ is collaborating with Norfolk Southern (NYSE​: NSC) on its new RailGreen program that reduces supply chain emissions for shippers. With the first-of-its-kind emission reduction program

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Rule Follower: Biofuels Navigates Evolutions in Trade, Renewable Energy Policies Podcast

(S&P Global)  The US biofuels industry begins 2025 facing significant policy uncertainty, despite having produced record volumes of ethanol, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel in 2024. Biofuels expert Corey Lavinsky joins EnergyCents hosts Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys to discuss the current state of US biofuels

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Alder Renewables and Bioénergie AECN Announce Project Avance: Unlocking Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in Québec

(Alder Renewables) The ambitious project aims to build a first-of-its-kind pilot plant to produce SAF and unlock optionality for today’s refiners  -- Alder Renewables and Bioénergie AE Côte-Nord are proud to announce Project Avance, a strategic partnership to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel

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Wright: Hydrogen Hub, Energy Project Funding Reviews to Be Finished by End of Summer

by James Bikales (Politico Pro) Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Wednesday he expects to finish evaluating whether to proceed with funding hundreds of large projects in its pipeline approved by the Biden administration by the end of the summer — including

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Reality Check on Trucking Technology

by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum)  ... More than 97% of Class 8 trucks are powered by diesel engines. Insights from last week’s ACT Expo – the Advanced Clean Transportation event hosted by TRC – offered a compelling glimpse into the future of trucking. Understandably,

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Farm Waste Turned into Biofuel Produces Healthy Profit

by Zhou Huiying, Liu Kun, Liu Kun and Hou Liqiang (China Daily)  Several major grain-producing regions have been proactively leveraging their abundant agricultural and forestry residues to aid the low-carbon transition, converting waste into renewable energy and organic fertilizers. As the country's

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plans under Fire over Crop Emissions

by Jim Giles (Trellis)  Environmental group and aviation industry disagree on how to assess the full climate impact of fuel made from corn and soybeans. -- Key Takeaways: Scaling the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from corn and soybeans is the

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Demand to Include Biofuel Biogas under Non-polluting ‘White Category’

(The Hans India) Efforts are underway to include environment-friendly biofuel biogas under the “Non-Polluting (White Category)” classification. Discussions have been held with the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB), and an appropriate directive in this regard will be issued soon,

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Neste Expands APAC Footprint with Advanced Biofuels Driving Growth

(Grain Journal/MarketDigits)  Bioenergy Market APAC: Key Developments Shaping the Sector in 2025 -- The bioenergy sector across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is witnessing transformative growth in 2025. As countries intensify efforts to transition toward sustainable energy systems, several policy reforms, technological advancements,

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Marathon Reports Improved Q1 Earnings for Renewable Diesel

by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Marathon Petroleum Corp. on May 6 reported improved first quarter EBITDA for its renewable diesel segment on increased utilization of its facilities, particularly the Martinez biorefinery in California, and higher margins.  Segment adjusted EBITDA for the first

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Tribunal Issues Determination—Renewable Diesel from the United States

(Canadian International Trade Tribunal) The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today determined that the evidence does not disclose a reasonable indication that the dumping and subsidizing of renewable diesel from the United States of America have caused injury or are threatening to cause injury

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5 Bioeconomy Persisters: Why Are These Technologies and Companies Advancing Strong in Times of Uncertainty

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... At times like these, I like to highlight companies and technologies that are continuing to advance strong — because it reminds us of something more important than which innovations succeed — rather, it tells us

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2024 Iowa Renewable Fuels Economic Contribution Study Shows Impact of Stagnant Corn Demand Hitting Agriculture Economy

(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association) Access to New Markets to Grow Demand Require Carbon Capture and Sequestration -- According to a new economic contribution study released today (May 6, 2025), Iowa biofuels production has begun to reflect stagnant corn demand throughout the agriculture

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Oil Industry Ad Campaign Presses California Lawmakers on Affordability

by Alex Nieves (Politico Pro Energywire) The seven-figure ad buy calls on state and local officials to sign a pledge to oppose policies that increase gas prices and utility rates. -- The Western States Petroleum Association launched a seven-figure ad campaign Monday

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Fuel Refiners Say EPA Shirked Duty to Grant Biofuel Waiver

by Tom Lotshaw (Law360) A refining industry trade group has urged a D.C. federal judge to order the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to scale back its cellulosic biofuel blending requirements for 2023, saying the agency shirked an obligation to do so

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China's Zhejiang Jiaao Gets Rare Export License for SAF

(Hydrocarbon Processing) China's Zhejiang Jiaao Enprotech said on Wednesday its subsidiary had obtained a state-granted export license for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for 2025. This is one of the first such permits Beijing has granted to the country's nascent low-carbon aviation fuel

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Policies and Practices for Climate Smart Agriculture

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation features Gregory Jaffe of Jaffe Policy Consulting. Highlights include details on the USDA Climate Smart Agriculture Interim Rule, covering biofuel feedstock crops, carbon intensity, and supply chain standards. It outlines covered crops like field

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SAF Takes Off & Ticket Prices Follow: The Real Cost Of Greener Air Travel

by Michael Barnard (Clean Technica) A traveler books a long-haul flight from Frankfurt to Singapore and notices a line item labeled “Environmental Surcharge.” It’s not optional, and it’s not tiny. For most economy passengers, it adds somewhere between €6 and €20. In

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Ethanol Blog: Does the Trump Administration Fully Understand Rural Economic Potential of SAF?

by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer)  As time passes beyond the first 100 days of the Trump administration, dreams of a rural future with sustainable aviation fuel seem to be waning -- this despite the rural vote carrying President Donald Trump

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Why California Usually Pays More at the Pump for Gasoline

by  Anne Miranda and Tara Bennett-Chirico (U.S. Department of Energy Energy Information Administration)  Retail prices for regular grade gasoline in California are consistently higher than in any other state in the continental United States, often exceeding the national average by more than

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The Trump Administration Pauses a Moonshot Push to Grow Biofuel Crops with Less Fertilizer

by Celia Llopis-Jepsen (KCUR/NPR ) Scientists in Kansas, Missouri and other states were poised to start research to cut U.S. reliance on fertilizer imports, keep biofuel farming cost-competitive and tackle a potent greenhouse gas. The U.S. Department of Energy had a vision:

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2025: The Year of SAF Mandates

(Argus Media) An Argus overview on SAF regulations, market fundamentals and prices READ MORE

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DBFZ Publishes Comprehensive Monitoring of Renewable Energies in Transport

(DBFZ)  The European Union and large parts of the world are pursuing the ambitious goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest. With an average of 20 % of annual greenhouse gas emissions, the transport sector has a key

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Rapeseed Remains the Dominant Raw Material for Biodiesel Production in Germany

 (Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP)) Germany is the largest producer of biodiesel in Europe. According to the latest data from the Association of the German Biofuel Industry (VDB), a total of around 3.6 million tonnes of

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Speed of Lightning, Roar of Thunder: 8 Underdog Stories That Punch Above Their Weight

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest)  ... These are the stories that matter in the long-haul, but they don’t always come gift-wrapped with a PR Newswire bow.  ... 1. Simplifyber: $12M Series A for Biomaterials in Apparel ... In Plain Language: Wearing bio-based clothing every day is

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Minnesota Biofuels Association Refutes Claim E15 Could Drive Summer Gas Prices Higher

by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) The Minnesota Biofuels Association is refuting a recent newspaper article critical of ethanol.  Executive director Brian Werner tells Brownfield a Minneapolis Star Tribune story featuring the state’s largest oil refiner Flint Hills claimed consumers could pay

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Ranking Member Angie Craig Marks Trump’s First 100 Days with 100 Headlines

(U.S. House Agriculture Committee Democrats) House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s first 100 days in office. “Family farmers are struggling right now. They need certainty. They need access to new markets and stability within established

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ICAO “Deeply Concerned” over Proposals to Raise Global Climate Finance through International Levies on Aviation

by  Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir)  In a letter to its 193 member states, ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar has urged them to “express a clear concern” over proposals elsewhere for countries to impose new taxes or levies on international aviation to help

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Renewable Methanol: Powering Decarbonisation across Hard-to-Abate Sectors

by Kristian Ilasko (Hydrocarbon Engineering)   As the global drive toward net-zero intensifies, industries are seeking practical, scalable solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Renewable methanol is emerging as a key enabler in this transition, offering a low-carbon alternative derived from

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Hydrogen and Biofuel Setbacks Force Air NZ to Chart New Emissions Course

by Jonathan Milne   (newsroom)  An Air NZ-Airbus initiative to build a 100-seater hydrogen plane has stalled, coming just after Meridian shelved its big Southern Green Hydrogen project  --  The delayed arrival of Air NZ's eight new fuel-efficient Boeing 787-10s is one of

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Brazil Eyes Global Feed Market with Soaring DDGS Output

(UkAgroConsult/S&P Global) Brazil’s booming corn ethanol industry is driving a surge in dried distillers grains with solubles production, and producers — especially in Mato Grosso state — are teaming up with local authorities to open new international markets, with a major

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OMV Unveils Austria’s Largest Green Hydrogen Production Plant

(OMV) OMV's first-time production of green hydrogen on a commercial scale; OMV has successfully started-up its plant in Schwechat near Vienna with an annual production of up to 1,500 metric tons of green hydrogen; It contributes to the production of more sustainable fuels

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Nebraska Celebrates Renewable Fuels Month This May

(Nebraska Ethanol Board)  Renewable Fuels Month highlights the importance of renewable biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel. The month of May marks the beginning of the summer driving season, making it an ideal time to fuel up on clean and cost-saving biofuels.

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North Dakota Creates Program to Help Ethanol Producers Lower Their CI Scores

by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine)  North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong on April 15 signed a bill creating a low-carbon fuels fund that is designed to help the state’s ethanol producers lower the carbon intensity (CI) of the fuel they produce,

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Carey, Miller-Meeks Lead Bill to Extend Biofuel Tax Credits

(Office of U.S. Representative Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15)) Today (May 1, 2025), U.S. Reps. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (R-Iowa-01) introduced bipartisan legislation to extend tax incentives that strengthen the biofuels sector. “Biodiesel

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Sunshine Strategies for Rainy Days: For Builders and Creators, This One’s for You

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest)  ... I find the best strategy in confusing conditions is to drive towards the light, always worked for me. Rainy here, it’s sunny there, let’s go that way. There’s good news a-plenty, let’s share that and build

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House Votes to Revoke California’s Clean Cars Rule

by: James Bikales and Alex Nieves (Politico Pro)  Thirty-five Democrats joined all Republicans in voting to clear the Congressional Review Act resolution. --  The House voted Thursday (May 1, 2025) to overturn California’s nation-leading clean cars rule, setting up a high-stakes vote

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BioMADE and Lygos to Fast-Track Pilot Biomanufacturing Facility in California

(BioMADE) The Hayward facility aims to open by the early 2026 and will expand domestic bioindustrial manufacturing capabilities, strengthen national security, and secure domestic supply chains for needed materials.   -- Today, BioMADE announced an agreement with Lygos, a pioneering sustainable specialty chemicals

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Deutsche Aircraft Prepares to Fly D328eco Testbed, Focusing on SAF rather than Novel Propulsion Technologies

by Tony Harrington (GreenAir)  European airframer Deutsche Aircraft is preparing to unveil the first of three testbed aircraft for its reduced-emission D328eco regional airliner programme as it targets 2027 for certification and entry into service. In an increasingly challenging market for

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Keenan Recycling Powers Ahead with 100% Biomethane Food Waste Trucks

(Bioenergy Insight) Keenan Recycling said it is hitting the road with a new fleet of 100% biomethane-powered food waste collection trucks, designed to revolutionise how food waste is collected and transported in the UK. As the nation’s largest food waste collector, Keenan

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Phillips 66 Reports Difficult Q1 for Renewables Segment

by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Phillips 66 released first quarter financial results on April 25, reporting reduced pre-tax earnings for its renewable fuels segment despite increased production volumes. The decrease is primarily attributed to the changing tax credit structure and other

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CVR Energy Reports Profitable Q1 for Renewables Segment

by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) CVR Energy Inc.’s renewables segment on April 28 reported positive adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2025 despite the expiration of the $1 per gallon blenders tax credit. Renewable diesel production volumes were up for

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Pingree, Heinrich Lead Charge to Reach Net-Zero Emissions, Boost Profitability in US Agriculture

(Office of Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine 1st))  In honor of Earth Day, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) reintroduced the Agriculture Resilience Act (ARA), comprehensive legislation that aims to help the U.S. reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in the agricultural sector by

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Difficult and Costly Energy Transition unless the EU Invests in Biomass

(Chalmers University of Technology)  Biomass is currently the EU’s largest renewable energy source, but climate strategies often focus on other energy sources. A comprehensive analysis, led by Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, now shows that biomass is crucial for Europe's ability

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Sojitz Enters Biomethane Production and Sales Business in India

(Sojitz)  Sojitz Corporation (“Sojitz”) invests in a holding structure of the special purpose company, IOC GPS Renewables Pvt. Ltd. (“IGRPL”) established jointly by GPS Renewables Private Limited. (“GPSR”) and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (“IOCL”), the largest state-owned oil company in India,

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Continued US Leadership in SAF Can Yield Rural Economic Benefits

(Climbing. Fast.) Collaboration between the aviation industry and the U.S. government in just the past few years has helped the nation achieve a commanding lead in the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), while rural communities are poised to reap significant

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Korea-US Agree to Promote Construction of Trans-Pacific Green Shipping Route… OOC Closes

(Khan (Google Translation)) A 'green shipping route' crossing the Pacific Ocean between Korea and the United States will be established in 2027. A preliminary feasibility study is also being conducted with the goal of conducting a pilot operation of a green

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Atal Begins $123.7M Retrofitting Project Focused on Green Shipping

(Marine Log) ... The project brings together 10 advanced technologies, each focused on reducing emissions and improving performance, including: · CO₂ capturing systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions · Air lubrication systems to improve hull efficiency · Closed-loop scrubbers to capture emissions from traditional

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ASEAN and Canada Study Finds Southeast Asia Could Be a Key SAF Producer and Exporter

by Tony Harrington (GreenAir)  A high-level trans-Pacific research programme has concluded that abundant supplies of agricultural feedstock across multiple countries in Southeast Asia could facilitate the region’s emergence as a key global supplier of sustainable aviation fuels. The study was undertaken

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