by Andrew Snook (Canadian Biomass) ... To learn more about the current state and future of Canada’s biofuels, Canadian Biomass reached out to leaders in the wood pellet, biogas and advanced biofuels sectors to discuss what lies ahead. This article covers
(Western Environmental Law Center) The Pondera County Commissioners filed litigation against the Environmental Protection Agency on Friday, June 12th challenging the agency’s decision to exempt a portion of the Madison Aquifer in the county from protections under the Safe Drinking Water
by Rebecca Schweitzer-Benner (Lancaster Farming) In the face of low corn prices and high input costs, the National Corn Growers Association is exploring alternative uses for the crop. With specific focus on sustainable aviation fuel and biobased products and biomanufacturing, the association answered
by Joanna Schroeder (Iowa Capital Dispatch) Producers worry about competition, market growth and environmental blame -- Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand did more listening than talking Tuesday during a meeting with members of Iowa’s ethanol industry at Lincolnway Energy in Nevada. Sand
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, The Daily Digest announced the Bioeconomy 500 for 2026, recognizing 500 individuals whose leadership is helping transform the bioeconomy from scientific and commercial possibility into projects, products and industries. The honorees span the full architecture
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Forest Service on Aug. 5 awarded $300,000 to LanzaTech Inc. to support design work for a proposed biorefinery project in Bellemont, Arizona, that would produce wood-based ethanol. The proposed project would create a
by Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer (Geelong Advertiser) Labor has flagged possible biofuel mandates for airlines amid global fuel supply chain turmoil, but warns doing nothing carries its own serious risks. Labor is mulling biofuel mandates for airlines as part of a suite of possible
by Vipul Kumar Maheshwari (HPCL/Indian Chemical News) Indian refineries collectively consume an estimated 2-3 MTPA of hydrogen, primarily generated through fossil-fuel-based routes ... Since refineries already possess hydrogen generation, handling, storage, compression, purification, and distribution infrastructure, they offer one of the fastest pathways
by Sofia Sanchez Manzanaro (Euractiv) Brazil is pushing Brussels to rethink its planned crackdown on soy-based biofuels, arguing that EU rules overstate the crop’s link to land-use change. In a rare move, the European Parliament last month voted in favour of blocking a European
by Hormazd Sorabjee, Mugdha Mishra, Shahkar Abidiicon (Autocar Professional) Fuel and additive specialists in Brazil state that modern fuel systems can easily adapt to E20, clarifying that historical failures were largely on early, pure-ethanol vehicles. As India navigates widespread consumer anxiety over
(NACS) How ethanol blends higher than E15 may offer benefits related to emissions reduction, octane enhancement, agricultural economic activity and energy security. READ MORE; includes AUDIO
by Sam A. Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics, Ltd./Biofuels Digest) Flue gas is the most prevalent source of CO2 off-gas from all processes globally; among the lion’s share of this flue gas is the ever – present electric power plant, primarily fueled by
(ResourceWise) After retreating in June, bio-bunker prices moved sharply higher in July as stronger feedstock values, rising biodiesel prices, and renewed geopolitical uncertainty combined to push costs upward across key marine fuel markets. The rebound highlights the interconnected nature of today's renewable
(ResourceWise) For decades, the Rhine has quietly served as one of Europe's most important trade corridors. Stretching from the Swiss Alps to the North Sea, the river connects the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) refining hub with industrial centers across Germany, France, and Switzerland. Every
(Hawaiian Electric) Request for proposals open to potential developers; - Competitive bidding ensures customers’ interests are protected -- Hawaiian Electric today (August 10, 2026) announced the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved the company's Integrated Grid Planning Request for Proposals (IGP RFP), which
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Canada, Tidewater Renewables reported its renewable diesel & renewable hydrogen complex achieved record average daily throughput of 3,315 bbl/d during the second quarter of 2026, representing a 111% utilization rate, compared to 2,164 bbl/d, representing
(Ratopati) Kathmandu. India's Center Motor Vehicle Rules Technical Standing Committee Chairman Dr. Balraj Bhanot has stated that as the use of electric vehicles is rapidly increasing in Nepal, a clear policy on battery management should be made from now on. Speaking at
(Airports Council International) Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to multi-location operations requires more than production, it demands robust supply chain and infrastructure readiness across airports in Asia-Pacific and Middle East. At the recent SAF APAC Summit 2026 in Melbourne, Australia, Airports Council
(Inside Government New Zealand) The Government has confirmed it has set aside $30 million in Regional Infrastructure Funding for projects that will help grow the hydrogen sector. Regional Development, Resources, and Associate Energy Minister, Shane Jones says hydrogen has huge potential to
by Blanca Begert (Los Angeles Times/Yahoo! Finance) ... Years of market turmoil, federal funding cuts, canceled projects and industry pullback have made it clear: California's grand vision for fleets of vehicles and heavy industry running on clean hydrogen fuel has stalled ... "It's tough,"
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Technology transfer is where industrial biology projects frequently lose money during the commercial ramp due to preventable operating failures. While written recipes transfer easily, critical “invisible cargo”—such as tacit operator knowledge, scale-dependent variables, and complex equipment
(Carbon Capture Coalition) On August 14, the US Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced they have modified and extended the available safe harbor for taxpayers who capture and store carbon in dedicated saline geologic formations until such time as Treasury
by Joshua Haiar (South Dakota Searchlight) The year-round sale of higher ethanol-blended gasoline, called E15, does not have enough votes in the U.S. Senate unless it comes with compromises for small oil refineries, said Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota. ... Without a
by Jean Chemnick (E&E News PM) The Transportation Department is expected to weaken fuel economy standards for passenger vehicles soon, in yet another blow to former President Joe Biden’s pro-electric-vehicle policies. The final rule revising the so-called corporate average fuel economy standards
by Janet McGurty (S&P Global) D4 RIN generation hits 43% of mandate by midyear; Refiners may cut gasoline supply or draw RIN banks; Zero biodiesel imports compound compliance pressure US refiners are confronting a potential fuel production bottleneck in the second half of 2026
by Andrea Lazzaro (WinGD/Splash247.com) As shipowners place their first investments in ethanol-fuelled ships, engine technology is well prepared for growing uptake of the biofuel, writes Andrea Lazzaro, head of business intelligence at WinGD. When one of the world’s biggest dry bulk charterers
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This week, Again announced the acquisition of Genomatica, uniting Again’s cutting-edge biomanufacturing scale-up capabilities with Geno’s world-class AI discovery and design platform. So, Rome bought Greece. That is one way to think about Again’s acquisition of Genomatica, announced
(Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) To support decarbonization, the maritime industry is increasingly assessing low-emissions drop-in fuels, which can be blended with conventional fuels and used in existing engines. These fuels offer a practical option to reduce emissions across
by Will Symons, Nicola Louise Weir, and Matthew Walden (Deloitte) Aviation travel is a major single source of scope 3 emissions in most public and private sector organisations contributing to as much as a third of an organisation’s overall emissions. Sustainable aviation
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer) The document reaffirms an earlier target of 10 per cent SAF use by 2030, which could create a massive new market for canola -- It’s estimated that if canola-based sustainable aviation fuel rceived a 50 per cent
by Gabriela Brumatti, Vinicius Damazio, Monique Murer, and Ana Paula Candil (S&P Global) ProBioQAV establishes SAF certification, book-and-claim mechanism; ANP, Anac given 240 days to issue implementing regulations; Government also establishes regulatory framework for CCUS Brazil signed a decree on Aug. 12 regulating its
y Zheng Xin (China Daily) China has already made phased progress in cultivating its green fuel sector, marked by steadily expanding production capabilities, according to the China Green Fuel Development Report 2026, the country's first comprehensive industry panorama report recently released
(Peninsula 360) Why Bio-LNGWhy Bio-LNG is emerging as a key fuel pathway in the maritime energy transition. is emerging as a key fuel pathway in the maritime energy transition. As the maritime industry accelerates its decarbonisation journey, operators face a growing challenge: reducing
(Pacific Environment) Yesterday (August 6, 2026), Congress introduced resolutions that attack two of California’s shipping waivers, the Ocean-Going Vessels At Berth and Commercial Harbor Craft waivers. For 50 years, the precedent set under both Democratic and Republican administrations is that the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bioprocess data is strategic infrastructure, but raw data without context is expensive noise. While most operators collect basic historian and LIMS signals, they suffer from delayed, manual data reconstruction. True competitive advantage requires building a “contextualized
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Having the universe’s most powerful device is entirely useless if you lack a trained Corps capable of wielding it under real-world pressure. Industrial biotechnology already knows how brutal technology transfer can be. Moving a process from
by Donna Lee and Bodie Cabiyo (Trellis) There is no intrinsic quality difference between removal-based credits versus reduction credits. Key Takeaways: We need to scale both carbon removal capacity and reduce emissions dramatically, and buying credits can help achieve each goal. Today, reducing
by Lynn L. BergesonCarla N. Hutton (Bergeson & Campbell) In July, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published the Trump Administration’s 2026 Unified Agenda. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Unified Agenda includes the following rulemakings regarding biobased products and biotechnology: Technical Guidelines
by Siri Hedreen (S&P Global) Gevo Inc. has canceled plans to build a multibillion-dollar clean jet fuel plant in Lake Preston, South Dakota, after struggling to line up CO2 transportation and storage infrastructure for the facility. The alternative fuels company is formally
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Although the OBBBA extended the 45Z clean fuel production credit to 2029, a critical tenor mismatch survives because SAF project debt requires 10-to-15-year horizons. The immediate economic blow is the SAF rate cut to $1.00 per
(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) Hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), also known as renewable diesel, defines the sales trend for incorporation in diesel blends in Germany. At approximately 205,000 metric tons, HVO use increased significantly compared with the same period the previous year. According to the
(Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition) The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) is excited to announce the launch of the Northern Virginia Clean Fuels Advisory Board (NOVA-CFAB) project—and we invite YOU to participate! Northern Virginia, often shortened to NOVA, includes
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) In his 2006 State of the Union address, President George W. Bush suggested that converting switchgrass and other non-corn feedstock into fuel ethanol could help us end our “addiction to oil” and “make our
(ResourceWise) The European Commission's latest review of the EU Emissions Trading System could mark a significant turning point for Europe's emerging carbon-removal industry. The implications also extend to the biofuels, biomass, pulp and paper, and biorefining sectors that produce concentrated streams
by Nidhi Verma and Manoj Kumar (Reuters) India will not offer any concessions or commitments regarding the import of ethanol from the U.S. in the India-U.S. trade discussions, the Indian Commerce Ministry said in a statement on Thursday. India mandates mixing 20%
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Every one of them is a resource created by a prior economic purpose. The bioeconomy is the art of discovering value in these inheritances. Its greatest opportunities rarely begin by inventing an entirely new resource out
by Basile Marin, Leo Marin, Retd. Lt-Colonel Anjan Mukhoadhyay, Retd. Wing-Commander Ramesh Bhoominathan (Diplomatist) The closure of the Strait of Hormuz in 2026 underscored a reality that had long been apparent: energy security is no longer simply about oil and gas. As Europe
(Daily Sabah) Backed by Emirati Mubadala Capital, a Brazil-based venture is working on what could be one of the new and rare examples of fruits providing power for commercial aircraft. In Brazil’s Minas Gerais state north of Sao Paulo, more than 200
(Oil & Gas Journal) ... Global biofuel consumption is projected to grow 30% this year, with upside potential extending through 2030, according to Morningstar DBRS. That growth is being fueled by a combination of higher oil costs, geopolitical shocks, and new blending
by Camila Souza Ramos (Globo Rural — São Paulo/Valor International) Prices have fallen below production costs at plants that process the grain -- The steep drop in ethanol prices this year has provided relief for drivers but become a source of concern for
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Following the Senate Agriculture Committee’s failure to advance the Agricultural Act of 2026, Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association Executive Director Brian Werner issued the following statement: “Today’s outcome on the Senate Farm Bill is a missed opportunity for drivers, farmers, fuel
by Adedolapo Akinde (Canadian Biomass) Research from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte highlights the potential of agricultural residues, particularly wheat and canola straw, in Canada's Prairie provinces for biomass energy production. The study introduces a cost-productivity suitability index that could
(ACT News) OCTA awarded Clean Energy Fuels a $27.5 million contract for a private hydrogen station at its Garden Grove bus base. The contract covers station design and construction, facility upgrades, operations and maintenance, and liquid hydrogen supply. OCTA currently operates 10
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The LCFS landscape has evolved into a multi-state market, forcing producers to optimize fuel routing across jurisdictions like California, Oregon, and Washington. Operators participating in three or more state programs can capture an 8 to 15
(Towngas) The HKSAR Government is currently consulting on its first Five-Year Plan (2026–2030). The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) fully supports the initiative and has already submitted its proposals. The proposals cover eight major areas, including green energy
by John Duff (Farm Progress Kansas Farmer) Sorghum Focus: Conservation production practices could finally pay off with 45Z opportunities. But proceed with caution. -- At first glance, the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit should reward the production practices many sorghum farmers
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... But for companies targeting SAF production through alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) pathways, the recent decrease in value puts SAF producers at a competitive disadvantage. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed in July 2025 dropped the maximum
by Ramani Narayan (Michigan State University/Biofuels Digest) ... Yet, deep within the machinery of the 2026 Farm Bill, ... Section 9004 in Energy Title IX, attempts to redefine the term “bio”-a move that may sound like inside-the-Beltway semantics, but one that has
(Peninsula) Why Bio-LNG is emerging as a key fuel pathway in the maritime energy transition. -- As the maritime industry accelerates its decarbonisation journey, operators face a growing challenge: reducing emissions while maintaining operational efficiency and commercial viability. While no single fuel
(Peninsula) Partnership to develop dedicated biofuel storage infrastructure -- Peninsula and Evos, a European independent liquid energy and chemicals storage company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly progress the development of dedicated biofuel storage infrastructure at Evos’ terminal in
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) ‘A’ Rating Signals Low-Risk Woody Biomass Supply for Biobased Developers – Preston County Economic Development Authority, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of a BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Preston County,
(Vietnam Plus/VNA) Under the plan, the government will set reference prices for key bioethanol feedstocks – corn, cassava, and sugarcane – to help ensure stable returns for local farmers. -- Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is preparing a dedicated
by Erin Ailworth (Farm Progress/Bloomberg) Crop trader's Q2 earnings beat expectations as company expands oilseed capacity. China soybean purchases and ethanol exports remain robust drivers. -- Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. raised its 2026 profit outlook for a second time, as the crop trader increasingly looks
(Aemetis) Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a diversified renewable natural gas and biofuels company, announced the Company’s subsidiary in India, Universal Biofuels, secured allocations to supply more than 18 million liters of biodiesel to India’s three government-owned Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) during a
(Catalyxx) The project represents a major milestone in the industrial deployment of Catalyxx’s technology and has been recognized as a Project of National Interest (PIN) by the Portuguese Government. Catalyxx today (July 22, 2026) announced that Sines, Portugal, has been selected
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) By integrating on-site CCS, climate-smart agriculture, and renewable power, ethanol producers can engineer deep-negative carbon intensities (CI) of -20 to -50. However, the federal 45Z credit floors crop-based feedstocks at zero, meaning this deep-negative achievement earns
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Tom (Jensen)’s grandfather used to say farming was an exercise in optimism. Tom knows better: it is an exercise in information. ... Tom’s first work each morning and his last work each night is to reduce
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) At 42 years old, Chief Ethanol in Hastings, Nebraska, is the oldest dry-mill ethanol plant in the state and one of the longest-running plants in the entire U.S. With that kind of longevity, the facility
by Luciana Novaes Magalhaes (Reuters) Chinese automaker BYD is launching its first Brazilian-made plug-in hybrid flex-fuel car on Tuesday after a two-year investment of 100 million reais ($19.6 million), the company's top executive in the country told Reuters. The Song Pro Super-Hibrido
by Jim Giles (Trellis) The impact of the bloc’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism extends well beyond the hard-to-abate sectors covered by the legislation. -- Key Takeaways: Imports into the European Union from six hard-to-abate sectors will be subject to a carbon fee from
(National Energy System Operators) We’ve published NESO’s first Gas Market Roadmap, which sets out where market arrangements may need to evolve to support security of supply, affordability and decarbonisation through the energy transition. Gas continues to play an important role in the
by Marc Heller (E&E News) EPA granted one full exemption and two partial exemptions in its latest decision on petitions from small refineries. -- EPA announced mixed decisions Monday on six petitions by refineries seeking to temporarily sidestep biofuel-blending mandates, a topic
by Scott Richman (Renewable Fuels Association) The average ethanol content of gasoline sold in the U.S. surged to a record 11.29% in May, as petroleum prices hit their highest monthly averages of the Iran war, according to data released Friday by
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Biogenic CO2 capture allows bioeconomy operators to monetize the $85-per-ton 45Q tax credit. However, 45Q and 45Z are mutually exclusive per facility-year and cannot be additively stacked on the same carbon ton. Each captured ton legally
by D Figg (SlashGear) The answer to pollution from vehicles then, at least in the short term, seems to lie with biofuels. Unlike fossil fuels (which, as the name suggests, come from fossils), biofuels are made with things that were, until
Krishnakumar Kaimal (Organizer) ... Viral videos circulating across social media claim to expose a “scam” by pouring water into E20 petrol, shaking the bottle and then triumphantly displaying two distinct layers. The accompanying claim is dramatic: “Look! Ethanol has separated from
Akanksha Mishra (The Print) The US, Brazil, Thailand, Canada, and France rolled out ethanol blending policies and timelines, driven by objectives such as cleaner air and support for agriculture. Ethanol’s history as a fuel is almost as old as the automobile itself—from
(European Commission) The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, two Dutch schemes with a combined budget of €290 million to support sustainable aviation fuels ('SAF'). The schemes will contribute to the objectives of the Clean Industrial Deal to
by Curt Epstein (Aviation International News) While California has been the hotbed for renewable fuel production in the U.S., Louisiana is poised to knock it off the throne. Shift could come as the state's tax incentives change -- A new report from energy
(Bnamericas) Mexico is moving closer to opening its fuel market to increased imports of US ethanol, after a high-level meeting between the two governments in Mexico City. "We will keep strengthening cooperation between both nations to boost demand for agricultural products and
Zhangliang Chen, Kaiyu Guan and Jonathan Coppess (University of Illinois/farmdoc daily) Continuing the review of the Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, this article explores the potential economic benefit that could be created for Midwest corn and soybean producers implementing approved practices. Previously,
(Trinidad & Tobago Guardian) Trinidad and Tobago is emerging as the Caribbean’s anchor for green fuel bunkering, according to a landmark regional study unveiled at the 24th Caribbean Shipping Executives’ Conference (CSEC) in Willemstad, Curaçao. The study, commissioned by the Caribbean Shipping
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) While 45Z transferability offers new direct-sale routes, the credit still faces steep market discounts due to complex carbon-intensity diligence, evolving feedstock rules, and recapture risks. A transferable credit is fundamentally not cash, creating a monetization lag
(ResourceWise) Europe's biofuels market entered 2026 expecting stronger demand. Six months later, those expectations have largely been confirmed. Across the continent, consumption of renewable diesel (HVO) and biodiesel is accelerating under RED III, compliance obligations are increasing, and producers are operating in
(Doktar/Ag Funder News) True measurement infrastructure connects corporate objectives with field-level evidence to move beyond simply reporting. -- Corporate commitments to regenerative agriculture are becoming more common, but evidence of measurable outcomes is not keeping pace. As a 2026 FAIRR assessment of
(ResourceWise) ... For aviation leaders, investors, and fuel suppliers, separating short-term market noise from long-term economics has never been more important. And the difference may paint an altogether different picture of what SAF costs really look like. Headlines Often Reflect Market Extremes One
by Stephanie Larson (U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Recently, the International Civil Aviation Organization—a specialized United Nations agency and key global entity within the aviation space—celebrated ICAO Aviation Climate Week in Montreal, Canada. The event featured international aviation policymakers,
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Building on the work of the Maryland Biofuels Task Force, created to help the state meet the goals of the Climate Solutions Now Act (CSNA) of 2022, which requires a 60% reduction in greenhouse gas
by Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) As most ethanol plants reach the 20-year mark, long-life components are nearing the end of their expected lifespan. Big components. Expensive components. Critical components. Improved diagnostic tools are helping plant management teams identify and prioritize
(MLex) Diamond Green Diesel and Valero Energy are seeking an exemption for US sustainable aviation fuel -- known as SAF HEFA -- from EU anti-dumping and countervailing duties on biodiesel. The European Commission opened parallel partial interim reviews in notices
(NACS/convenience.org) The research outlines opportunities and challenges associated with ethanol blending beyond E15. -- The Transportation Energy Institute (TEI) today released a new whitepaper, Mid-Level Ethanol Blends: Opportunities and Constraints in the Move Beyond E-15, providing a comprehensive overview of the opportunities
(Cleanaway) Viva Energy and Cleanaway have welcomed the Australian Government’s latest reform to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme (NGERs) which will recognise low carbon liquid fuels, including renewable diesel, LPG and kerosene made via co-processing at local refineries. Under the
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Massachusetts, Lydian announced the close of a $43 million Series A financing led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures with participation from AP Ventures, Builders Vision, and continued support from existing investors including Congruent Ventures, Galvanize, Grok
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Divergent boundaries across EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, and IMO regimes create lucrative but temporary fuel-choice and routing arbitrage opportunities. Because these regulatory seams have a half-life, operators cannot assume the spread is permanent. To survive regime
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... With a historian’s long view, Jim (Woolsey, fomer head of US Central Intelligence Agency) would often remind us that for hundreds of years, the rise and fall of empires, the maneuvering of battle fleets, and
(IANS/Hans India) In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Food Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya said that after maintaining buffer stocks and providing for requirements under the NFSA, the government sells only excess rice from
by Kim Nam-myung (Seoul Economic Daily) Predetermined Winning Bidders for 11 Years; Possible Diesel and Energy Price Increases; FTC Recommends Criminal Referral of Firms and Executives Domestic biofuel companies that engaged in bid rigging worth 9.7 trillion won for more than 11 years have been
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association/Biobased Diesel Daily) Iowa’s cost-share Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program awarded more than $1.4 million in grants to 24 applicants July 29 to expand access to higher ethanol blends at retail sites. The program also awarded $604,212 in grants to
(Scottish Government) Scottish Government support for Veri Energy project. -- The development of a clean fuels hub on Shetland will get financial backing from the Scottish Government, Energy Minister Stephen Gethins announced ahead of a visit to Sullom Voe Terminal. Veri Energy will
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Fermentation off-gas from existing ethanol plants offers the cheapest, highest-purity biogenic CO2 for e-SAF production, yet it is widely treated as waste. Securing this vital feedstock requires resolving carbon title and strictly assigning each ton to
A new report from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) finds that directing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to a small number of high-impact airports, rather than spreading it across the aviation network, could significantly increase the fuel’s climate and public health
by Kim Yongu (Asia Business Daily) ... Plans to expand the port's current fuel supply system, which has so far focused on liquefied natural gas (LNG), to include zero-carbon fuels such as ammonia and hydrogen, have now been incorporated into the
by Jacinta Bakker (Ammonia Energy Association) Hamburg Port Authority and MB Energy partner to perform risk and safety analysis -- Government-owned Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and German-based MB Energy (previously Mabanaft Group) have completed a comprehensive risk analysis and developed a safety
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, Shanghai plans to establish international marine fuel bunkering, certification and trading centers by 2030 as part of its new five-year development plan for the city’s shipping hub. The program will expand storage and bunkering
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In the Netherlands, alternative fuel sales at the Port of Rotterdam rose 28% in the first half of 2026, led by strong growth in bio-LNG, even as total bunker volumes fell 25.1%. Rotterdam also completed its first
by Denise Cathey (Argus Media) California officials face mounting pressure to maintain fuel reliability as planned refinery closures tighten supplies and increase reliance on imports, even as the state pursues its climate and transportation electrification goals. The California Air Resources Board (CARB)
(California Air Resources Board) The California Air Resources Board (CARB or Board) will conduct a public hearing at the date and time noted below to consider approving for adoption Proposed Amendments to the California Reformulated Gasoline Regulations (CaRFG regulations) that
by Jarrett Renshaw and Siddharth Cavale (Reuters) EPA weighs extending Sept. 1 biofuel compliance deadline as refiners face high costs and market uncertainty; Delay could give refiners relief from high RIN prices and more time to plan compliance strategies; Extension could allow EPA
(BioCycle Magazine) A new Energy Vision report finds that Washington dairy farmers want to build anaerobic digesters, developers want to finance them, and a decade of policy instability has stopped nearly all of it from happening. Washington State is a top ten
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) In a court filing made July 28, the U.S. EPA announced it will issue a decision on two Renewable Fuel Standard compliance year 2024 small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions filed by Alon Refining and HF Sinclair
by Megan Davies and Daniel Bresette (Environmental and Energy Study Institute) • The shutdown of Climate.gov has created new barriers to accessing widely-trusted climate science and data crucial to informing the public on how climate systems work. Climate.us—a nonprofit, independent online data platform—aims
by William Strauss and Laurenz Schmidt (FutureMetrics/Canadian Biomass) For companies developing gasification plus Fischer-Tropsch systems using torrefied pellets, the long-term outlook is favourable FutureMetrics has released a white paper discussing the growing demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and introducing a new
by Evelyn Olson (OPIS Insight) The Trump Administration’s Unified Agenda, released on July 3, conspicuously omits the 2028 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volume requirements (Set 3) from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2026 rulemaking agenda. The Unified Agenda is the government’s
by Tiago do Monte Macedo, Juliana Senna, and Gabrielle Medeiros (Mayer/Brown) On July 27, 2026, Brazil’s National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (“ANP”) published Public Consultation and Hearing Notice No. 15/2026, for the review of ANP Resolution No. 903/2022, which establishes the specifications
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, applauded the California Air Resources Board (CARB) today for proposing regulations required to fully implement the state legislature’s approval of E15, a fuel made with 15% American ethanol that can be
(European Commission Daily News 27/07/2026 scroll down) The European Commission has approved a €103 million State aid scheme by the Netherlands to accelerate the greening of the Dutch maritime fleet. The scheme will support the purchase of new clean and
(ECOS 365) Through its plants located in Puerto General San Martín and Roldán, Essential Energy Holding seeks to lead the decarbonization of transport on the waterway, reducing the environmental impact and anticipating global regulatory requirements Essential Energy Holding ventures into the production
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) sustainable aviation fuel can achieve cost parity with HEFA, but only through a specific stacking architecture, not as a general pathway property. To cross the cost threshold, developers must rigorously stack certified low-carbon intensity
by Kim Chipman (Agri-Pulse) Biogas is having a moment, with potentially hundreds of millions of dollars set to be unleashed with finalization of 45Z. An even bigger opportunity though is marine fuel, Roeslein Renewables says. READ MORE Related articles Biogas Market to Reach
by Tyne Morgan (AgWeb) Data shows soybean crush and renewable diesel output are hitting all-time highs, driven by strong domestic biofuel policy, while new U.S. tariffs on Brazilian tallow add fresh demand in the biofuel feedstock market. ... According to Susan Stroud, founder
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Transferable 45Z credits reshape bioeconomy monetization, but they are not cash. Because they require buyers, complex diligence, and recapture indemnities, 45Z trades at a 5 to 11 percent discount. Defaulting to legacy solar or wind tax-equity
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... (I)t struck me that the bioeconomy has reached much the same age. It has stopped asking childhood questions and begun wrestling with adult ones. I found myself back, in memory, on September 25, 2008, leaning
(Bracewell) The California Air Resources Board (CARB) held another public workshop on SB 253 on July 21[1] providing updates on the fast-approaching initial reporting requirements for Scope 1 and 2 emissions that take effect this November. Additionally, as previewed in a
(Inventiva) India's ethanol blending programme has been hailed as one of the country's biggest energy success stories. It helped cut crude oil imports, boosted farmer incomes and transformed India's fuel economy. But the race to E20 has also exposed deeper questions
by Raymond Gregory Tribdino (Manila Times) CLARK FREEPORT — While Iñigo Inton and Red Mendoza were dominating almost all classes and other drivers were battling for podium finishes at the 2026 Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup, engineers were focused on a
(Office of Congressman Rich McCormick (R-GA-07) Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07) introduced the Biotechnology Diplomacy Leadership Act, legislation to strengthen America's global leadership in biotechnology by establishing a dedicated biotechnology lead in the U.S. Department of State. As biotechnology rapidly emerges as a
(Advanced Biofuels Canada) B.C. Reaches Nearly 4% Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Exceeding 2030 Requirement Five Years Early -- New data from British Columbia's Low Carbon Fuel Standard show that biofuels continue to deliver significant economic and climate value in the province, with renewable
(Advanced Biofuels Canada) Report recognizes sustainable aviation fuel as a strategic economic opportunity and the need for stable, long-term policy — Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) welcomes the release of the Government of Canada's Sustainable Aviation Fuels Blueprint for Canada. The Blueprint identifies
by Charlie Curie (Gasworld) The French government has selected three electrolytic hydrogen projects for €778m ($887m) in subsidies. Selected after a call for tenders in December 2025, the winners will receive per kilogramme subsides over 15 years, as part of the government’s
(Adelaide University/NewsWise) An Adelaide University-led study has mapped out a route to advance the commercial aviation industry towards a net-zero emissions future, powered by green hydrogen. Aviation is one of the fastest growing producers of greenhouse gas emissions, generating around 14% of
(Office of Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID)) Says CAFE standards have exceeded congressional intent, imposed costly, unnecessary mandates -- U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and five Senate colleagues introduced the Restoring Affordability in Automobile Manufacturing (RAAM) Act, which would eliminate Corporate Average Fuel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The bioeconomy is overwhelmed by overlapping standards, creating severe compliance fatigue that threatens market integrity. Operators face conflicting definitions and redundant audit requirements without clear hierarchy. This saturation forces rational “selective compliance,” where operators prioritize easier
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The Sustainable Energy Fund (SEF) Energypath week should be a model followed by states, countries and regions around the world. Comprised of 3 days of “Boot Camp” hands-on training and education about various types of
by Elizabeth Elkin (Bloomberg News/Transport Topics) Energy company says EPA has delayed decisions on refinery exemptions from blending mandates -- HF Sinclair Corp. is suing the Environmental Protection Agency for continuing to delay a decision on exemptions from mandates requiring refiners to blend
(Maryland Department of Environment) July 24, 2026 As a reminder, the Maryland Department of Environment is collecting feedback on the four development webinars for Maryland’s Clean Heat Standard (CHS) until July 31. The recordings and feedback forms for each can be found
(Flogas) • 26 GWh biomethane deal part of Flogas’ GPA strategy to scale indigenous renewable gas across island of Ireland The collaboration is expected to deliver annual carbon savings of approximately 6,637 tonnes of CO₂, supporting decarbonisation of the transport sector College Group’s Co.
(ChiniMandi) The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) has stepped up efforts to position U.S. corn ethanol as a key feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), leading a delegation of government officials from Indonesia and Vietnam to the MyAERO Sustainable Aviation
(National Corn Growers Association) Maritime fuel could increase corn demand by 3 billion bushels A record corn crop like 2025’s 17 billion bushels – valued at $70.1 billion – is something to be proud of. But it also raises an important question:
by Saumya Shubham Jha (Auto Today) Mercedes-Benz India has revealed that every petrol-powered car sold since January 2026 is E25-compatible, putting the luxury carmaker ahead of India's evolving ethanol roadmap and future fuel regulations. As India continues to debate the future of
by Oliver Griffin (Reuters) Brazil's Federal Prosecution Service (MPF) has launched a lawsuit against the federal government to suspend an increase to the mix of ethanol blended in gasoline to 32% — from 30% currently — known more widely as E32. Early
by Konica Bhatt (Engine) Several shipping companies reported using biofuels across their fleets in 2025, with B100 emerging as the most commonly disclosed grade alongside blends such as B6, B24 and B30. Bermuda-based tanker owner Teekay Tankers used biofuels on selected voyages
(UK Export Finance and The Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds MP) UKEF announces measures at the Farnborough International Airshow this week to drive growth and decarbonisation across the aerospace sector. More UK-based sustainable aviation fuel production could be considered for UKEF financing
(Office of Congressman Cliff Bentz (R-OR 2nd)) Congressman Cliff Bentz (R-OR) and Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-MS) joined Senators Merkley (D-OR), and Hyde-Smith (R-MS) in introducing the “Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026”. This bipartisan legislation intends to expand the definition
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A renewable natural gas project’s carbon credit value heavily depends on credible methane measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV). The financial viability of deeply negative carbon intensity scores hinges on contested avoided-methane baselines and the complex reconciliation
by Kriti Barua (Jagran Josh) The United States and Brazil dominate the global ethanol market, controlling 80% of production. While India faces domestic feedstock and pricing challenges due to this monopoly, it aims to break the monopoly by investing in advanced, non-food
by Lisa Rausch, Tiago N. P. Reis, Cristiane Mazzetti, Marcos Barrozo, Marin Skidmore, and Holly K. Gibbs (Science) The Amazon Soy Moratorium (ASM) is a voluntary multisectoral zero-deforestation pact, in which soy traders agreed to not source or finance soy on Amazon
by H. Holden Thorp (Science) ... Rigorous human checking of AI-generated research papers is creating bottlenecks as publishers strive to maintain the integrity of the scientific record. The challenge is requiring even more human effort, making the whole endeavor slower and more
by Nandhini (News Today) The government has proposed tighter fuel efficiency standards for passenger vehicles under the third phase of the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) regulations, including stricter carbon dioxide emission targets, incentives for cleaner technologies, and a market-based compliance
(UABIO) On June 19, at the “Parkovy” Exhibition and Convention Center, as part of the major international agricultural event Agro Ukraine Week, speakers from UABIO also participated in the specialized “Bioenergy Conference” event held as part of Agro Energy Day. This separate
by Arpan Chaturvedi and Aditi Shah (Reuters) Court ruling a first on fuel blending concerns; Maruti previously denied any E20 impact on older vehicles; Court asks company to replace the car and pay compensation; Maruti has the option to appeal consumer court ruling In a
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