(BIMCO) BIMCO's Documentary Committee (DC) will meet online on 25 February 2026 to consider several significant contractual developments, including a new Biofuel Clause for Time Charter Parties, a new ETS – BARECON Emission Trading Scheme Allowances Clause, and an updated version
(U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council) Today, President Trump’s Administration announced a new Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the United States and Indonesia that gives tariff-free access for U.S. ethanol, corn, distiller’s grains, corn gluten meal, sorghum and barley. Through the agreement, Indonesia
by Erin Anderson (Brownfield Ag News) The president of the Ohio Soybean Association says there are opportunities to grow biofuels demand across the state in 2026. Pickaway County farmer Bennett Musselman says infrastructure investments and increased demand puts the state in a prime
(International Maritime Organization) Industry leaders gathered during Hong Kong Maritime Week for an IMO Future Fuels and Technology Project seminar (18 November) focused on accelerating the energy transition in global shipping. The event brought together representatives from the shipping, port and energy sectors, alongside government officials and environmental NGOs, to explore
(International Maritime Organzation) An international seminar explored the latest developments in biofuels in the maritime sector, including the challenges and opportunities related to using marine fuels made from plants, waste oils or agricultural residues to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from
(California Ethanol + Power) California Ethanol + Power (CE+P) today announced the completion of an Independent Engineering Report for Sugar Valley Energy (SVE), prepared by Black & Veatch, a global leader in engineering, construction and consulting for clean energy and critical infrastructure projects around the world. Completion
(Bayer) Bayer today (February 19, 2026) announced the launch of newgold® seed, its first multi-crop seed brand developed specifically for low-carbon intensity crops, designed to help farmers participate directly in the fast-growing biofuels market while enhancing opportunities for farm profitability. As demand
(BASF) BASF has introduced Circalo™: Low Carbon Intensity Crops, a comprehensive, unified platform designed to connect farmers, agronomists and ethanol producers with the tools needed to help operationalize agricultural carbon intensity (CI) under evolving regulatory frameworks, including the Clean Fuel Production
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Today (February 19, 2026), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the path forward to revamp the Clean School Bus (CSB) Program to provide school districts with increased choice and affordable options for school buses. By doing so,
by Debbie Carlson (Pro Farmer) Biofuels expansion completely at mercy of government policy -- The White House’s aggressive targets under the renewable fuels standard and its renewable volume obligations for 2026-2027 for biofuels have some soybean market participants drawing hopeful parallels to
by y Sanjeev Choudhary (Economic Times) Distillery capacity is growing faster than ethanol demand. Oil companies expect only a small rise in procurement for petrol blending. New plants will add to existing supply. This situation presents challenges for the ethanol sector. The
(Inside EPA) Refiners and biogas producers are sparring over EPA’s decision to partially exempt refineries from renewable fuel standard (RFS) cellulosic biofuel blending obligations for 2024, as refiners argue that the agency should have granted a bigger exemption while biogas producers
(Queensland Government) -- $80 million joint investment from Queensland Investment Corporation and Wollemi Capital into new bioenergy hub. -- Queensland is open for business after Labor’s decade of decline. -- Over 1000 regional jobs while strengthening the state’s energy security and sovereign
(UVC Partners) Global sustainable aviation fuel production must increase more than 150-fold by 2050 to meet projected aviation demand – a scale that bio-based fuels alone cannot deliver. Metafuels, a Swiss aviation technology company, is addressing this challenge with a synthetic methanol-to-jet
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This roadmap highlights Australia’s pivotal role in the global low-carbon liquid fuel (LCLF) shift, driven by over 140 countries adopting net-zero targets. It outlines three strategic horizons for grain growers: expanding exportable oilseed production immediately, intensifying
(Ship Management International) The Maritime Authority of Jamaica, in collaboration with the IMO, recently held a National Stakeholder Workshop exploring Jamaica’s potential role in the supply and demand of alternative marine fuels as global shipping transitions towards low and zero carbon energy. The workshop
(China Transportation News Network (Google translation)) Recently, reporters learned from the Ministry of Transport that the Ministry of Transport and nine other departments jointly issued the "Implementation Plan on Supporting the Construction of Shanghai International Shipping Green Fuel Bunkering Center and
by Suzanne Potter (California News Service/Kiowa County (Colorado) Press) A new report criticizes California’s signature climate programs for enriching oil companies and biofuel suppliers by almost $28 billion from 2013 to 2024. The report from The Climate Center and Community Energy ReSource finds that oil refiners and drillers
by Alex Nieves (Politico Pro) California is the only state that does not allow flex fuel conversion kits. -- California would become the final state to legalize conversion kits that enable cars to run on high-ethanol fuel under a new bill introduced
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Identifying four essential industrial value chains for 2030, this guide estimates an annual public support requirement of €4.5–8.7 billion to mobilize feedstock and industrial units. It advocates for “collective financing plans” to de-risk integrated projects across
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The obstacle isn’t the green premium. It isn’t scale, or feedstock, or regulation. It’s allocation. It’s who pays for the rug. Conventional jet fuel hovers around $90 per barrel. SAF still carries a 2x–4x premium.
By Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected to submit proposed biofuel blending quotas for 2026 to the White House this week for final review, according to two sources familiar with the matter. President Donald Trump's administration is racing
by Aimee Nielson (Seed World) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is no longer a fringe idea. Airlines want it. States are building policy around it. Researchers are racing to lower costs. The next question is what it means for seed companies, breeders and
(Methanol Institute) MtJ is positioned to help scale SAF faster and at lower cost with standard approval expected by 2026–27 and nearly 2 Mt of capacity already in development. Methanol-to-Jet (MtJ) could become a major contributor to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), according
by Michael Torregrossa (Gaz Mobilite) The government published its third Multiannual Energy Program (PPE 3) on Thursday, February 12th. This highly anticipated document covers the period from 2023 to 2035 and outlines the trajectories of various French energy sectors, including
(Heathrow) • Heathrow is increasing its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) incentive scheme in 2026, setting a new target going 2% above the UK mandate - aiming for 5.6% SAF uplift in 2026. • Over £80 million is available to airlines to help
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This report forecasts a critical capacity gap in the EU, where 2030 demand for advanced biofuels could reach 40 Mtoe against a committed capacity of only 27 Mtoe. While biomass potential is sufficient, lipid feedstocks face
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) California Ethanol + Power’s Sugar Valley Energy project — 160 acres of integrated biorefinery ambition — wants to turn sugarcane into 73 million gallons of low-carbon ethanol, 771 million cubic feet of renewable natural gas, and
by Ellie Borst (Politico Pro Greenwire) The petrochemical giant, which opened a new advanced recycling unit, is re-upping pressure for "supportive" policies on the controversial technologies. -- Exxon Mobil is re-upping the pressure on lawmakers and EPA to adopt friendlier policies regulating
(UABIO) ... (W)e have prepared a review of a comprehensive document by the European Biogas Association, which explores the possibility of using biogenic CO2 from the biogas sector. This white paper examines the current status and future outlook of biogenic CO2 carbon
(Chemical Industry Digest) The Pipraich Sugar Mill is preparing to diversify beyond sugar by launching ethanol production. The Uttar Pradesh government has earmarked ₹25 crore in the 2026–27 state budget to establish a new distillery at the facility. Once operational, the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The IEA’s pathway analysis reveals that sustainable fuel use could quadruple by 2035, led by aviation and shipping. High-impact news includes the report’s finding that biofuel premiums add less than 1% to food prices and only
(American Energy Society/Enegy Today) Excerpted and adapted from Biomass Energy, National Geographic -- The biomass conversion industry represents the biggest bioeconomy frontier. This article explores the full spectrum of conversion pathways—from direct firing and co-firing to pyrolysis, gasification, and anaerobic digestion—and examines how biomass can
(American Energy Society/Energy Today) Few industrial sectors are as ubiquitous yet as underappreciated as the bioeconomy. This article is for readers who seek a foundational understanding of the bioeconomy, and how it involves fuels, chemicals, and materials, from pharmaceuticals to food production,
by Jakob Weizman (Politico) Europe's huge chemicals sector is campaigning to weaken the European Union's most important climate policy — and Brussels is listening. At a meeting in Antwerp on Wednesday, industry chiefs will attempt to persuade European Commission President Ursula von
by Steven Slome (FGE NexantECA/Biofuels Digest) ... The most efficient way to reduce emissions overall is to supplement renewable power and unavoidable biofuels (SAF etc) by using the most widely available feedstock (cellulosic biomass) via the lowest cost technology (biogas to biomethane) with the widest
by Isabella Luu (Iowa Public Radio) Farmers would be strongly shielded from lawsuits over greenhouse gas emissions under a bill advanced Tuesday by an Iowa House panel. The bill (HSB 693) states that farmers would be protected from legal responsibility for the climate impact of greenhouse emissions, unless a
by Rachel Sparkhall (HutanBio) Heavy Transport Decarbonisation -- Decarbonising heavy transport (including aviation, shipping, and long-haul freight) is widely regarded as one of the most difficult challenges in the global energy transition. These sectors already account for around 10% of global greenhouse gas
by Fayaz Hussain (SAF Investor) The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) announced £181,000 in funding for four UK companies including Avioxx, Clean Planet Technologies, Green Lizard Technologies and Zero Petroleum through the Clearing House. This investment is meant to accelerate testing, certification
(Edina TV) This fall, work to make the City’s fleet of heavy vehicles more environmentally friendly shifted into high gear. Large dump trucks used for everything from hauling gravel to plowing snow will be switching over to a new fuel source
by Simon Jessop and Ross Kerber (Reuters) Texas judge rules anti-ESG law unconstitutional, violating free speech; Ruling may inspire challenges to similar laws in other states; Anti-ESG laws seen as politically motivated, chilling effect on investors A Texas judge's move to strike down a
by Evelyn Loya (OPIS) Oregon House Republicans have introduced legislation that would not only cap the state’s key climate program for transportation fuels but also restrict the ability of local governments to regulate fossil fuel infrastructure. In effect, it would
(Carbon Direct/Business Wire) Today (February 10, 2026), Carbon Direct released its 2026 flagship report analyzing the voluntary carbon market (VCM) with a focus on carbon dioxide removal (CDR). The report finds that the market stands at a critical inflection point: while the infrastructure,
by Jake Spring, Ambrosia Wojahn and Brady Dennis (Washington Post) Nearly 17 years after the Environmental Protection Agency declared that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases threaten the public’s health and welfare, the agency on Thursday rescinded the landmark legal opinion
(International Chamber of Commerce) ICC and Carbon Measures today (January 19, 2026) announced the first cohort of experts selected to serve on the Technical Expert Panel on Carbon Accounting, which will define the principles, scope and real-world applications of a carbon
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) IEA Bioenergy Task 39 highlights a strategic shift toward “Green Corridors” to operationalize sustainable fuel supply chains. A critical projection shows green methanol dominating the renewable marine fuel market by 2050. Key news includes the launch
(Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Enegy) Michigan sits at the heart of the world’s largest freshwater ecosystem and the vital Great Lakes-St. Lawrence maritime system. Now, with the release of the first-ever Michigan Maritime Strategy, state leaders and partners are
(National University of Singapore) Industry–academia collaboration to be based at CDE targets decarbonisation of the global shipping industry through new ammonia-fuelled engine concept. A major new industry–academia research collaboration project to be hosted on the CDE campus aims to accelerate the decarbonisation
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) For the fifth consecutive year, annual sales of Unleaded 88 in Minnesota reached a new record. -- The Minnesota Department of Commerce last week reported monthly Unleaded 88 sales for December 2025, which finalized total sales for 2025. The report showed Unleaded 88 (also
by Enes Tunagur and Jeslyn Lerh (Reuters) Shipping accounts for nearly 3% of greenhouse gas emissions; IMO to consider carbon price again this year; Shipping, energy companies forge ahead with green investments; Rules may change again over ships' 30-year lifespans, Wartsila CEO says The shipping
by Bill Caesar (Generate Upcycle/BioCycle) Last month, BioCycle queried leaders across the organics recycling industry about what they see unfolding in 2026. Bill Caesar, president of Generate Upcycle, was among those responding. He provided insights on valuing renewable natural gas (RNG) that we saved for
by Kris DeLair and Rocco J. Lacertosa (Empire State Energy Association, Inc./ New York State Energy Coalition, Inc./Empire Report) ... When the Arctic air settles and the snow piles up, all-renewable electrification simply isn’t well-positioned to step up to the plate.
by Barbara Grady (Trellis) Measuring emissions and assessing climate risk can help companies uncover cost savings and market opportunities. Enforcement of California’s climate disclosure laws begins this year, with final regulations expected in February. Emissions reports under SB 253, the Climate Corporate Data
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Governors' Biofuels Coalition) $19 billion down the drain. Ford finally read the writing on the wall and said they are totally reversing course when it comes to EVs. But wait, it gets worse – when
By Hannah Kliger (CBS News) A Brooklyn public high school is making history by heating its entire campus with vegetable oil biofuel, becoming the first in New York City to fully convert to the renewable energy system. In the basement of
by Samyak Pandey and Chau kit Boey (S&P Global) Aims to reduce reliance on imported biofuel bunkers; Locally blended biofuel could cut costs by $80/mt -- China has launched its first pilot program for the blending and export of marine biofuel oil, after
(Advanced Biofuels Canada/Canadian Biomass Magazine) Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) welcomes the federal announcement of more than $97 million in investments supporting clean transportation across Canada, including new funding for education and awareness initiatives focused on clean transportation across Canada. As part of this
by Charlie Hope-D’Anieri (The New Republic) To say Chris Jones is a long-shot candidate is an understatement. But he could upend how Democrats approach agricultural policy. -- A retired water scientist named Chris Jones is running in the Democratic primary for secretary of agriculture
(C40 Cities) The City of Lagos, Nigeria, is set to host the third C40 Cities Regional Climate Finance & Leadership Masterclass on Climate Change Governance from 10 to 11 February 2026. This high-level convening marks a significant milestone as it also
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) India is emerging as a leader in maritime decarbonization, targeting net-zero emissions for major ports by 2047 and the broader shipping sector by 2070. Most newsworthy is the successful completion of B20 to B50 biodiesel trials
By William Hunter (Daily Mail) EVs produce 30% MORE CO2 emissions in their first two years -- In a new study, described as a 'sanity check' for Britain's Net Zero ambitions, researchers from Queen Mary University say that the push towards EVs is fundamentally
by Rachel Cramer (Harvest Public Media/KCUR) Biofuel leaders say the shipping industry could be a golden goose for ethanol and soy-based biodiesel. One of the big barriers is the Trump administration, which torpedoed a global agreement to reduce pollution. Even though the
(Devdiscourse News Desk | India) India's distillery industry calls for a reduction in GST on flex-fuel vehicles as the country grapples with a surplus of ethanol, having achieved its 20% blending target ahead of schedule. The All India Distillers' Association seeks
by Sean Reilly (Politico Pro Greenwire) The agency missed a Saturday deadline to determine which parts of the country are flunking the tightened 2024 rule for soot exposure. -- EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin could delay enforcement of an air pollution standard projected
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has introduced its groundbreaking Net-Zero Framework, making shipping the first global industry with binding emissions reductions. Key news includes the 2027 enforcement of a mandatory greenhouse gas pricing mechanism and a
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The release of the European Commission’s industrial mobilization study isn’t another policy paper — it’s the starter’s pistol. The 2030 targets under Fit for 55, ReFuelEU Aviation and FuelEU Maritime have moved the sector from R&D warmups
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Global logistics provider Maersk wants to work with ethanol producers from around the world to create the next big wave in maritime transport. “Collaboration between shipping and fuel producers is essential to build supply chains that
by Rachel Shin (Politico Pro) Naig discussed his efforts to lobby lawmakers and the Trump administration on ethanol and new market access for Iowa farmers. -- Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig is keeping the heat on Washington to greenlight year-round sales of
By Tom Polansek (Reuters) USDA launches review after unprecedented acreage estimate increases; Staffing cuts hindered data processing, former official says; Farmers' reluctance to participate in surveys complicates estimates -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture, long the world's gold standard for crop
(Office of Senator Chris Coons (D-DE)) U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) introduced the Renewable Chemicals Act. The bipartisan legislation would provide a targeted, short-term tax credit for qualifying renewable chemicals or an investment tax credit for renewable chemical production facilities. Renewable chemicals are produced from biomass
by Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton (Bergeson & Campbell) The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) posted a working paper on January 30, 2026, entitled A comparison of the innovation and regulatory environments for biotechnology and biosolutions across the European
(Asia Today) Indonesia has formally partnered with Japan to accelerate the development of hydrogen energy as part of its broader energy transition strategy and long-term industrial competitiveness agenda. The collaboration underscores Indonesia’s ambition to move beyond decarbonization targets and position itself within
by Vivek Waghmode (BioEnergy Times) President Prabowo Subianto has announced that Indonesia will prohibit the export of palm oil waste, including used cooking oil, to prioritize its use for domestic needs, particularly in advancing energy self-sufficiency, Antara, Indonesian News Agency
by Jim Giles (Trellis) After five years of discussion, the Greenhouse Gas Protocol has finalized its standards — with one important exception. -- Key Takeaways: The Land Sector and Removal Standard will impact food, apparel and other industries. Companies now have more flexibility in
by Chelsea Harvey (Poltico) Some federal contractors are feeling the squeeze after the president slashed support for climate programs and other research efforts. ... All eyes on the federal budget Many small business leaders are anxiously eyeing the horizon as the new year gets
By Jean Chemnick (E&E News Climatewire) States, courts and Congress could be forced to fill the climate policy vacuum. -- ... The so-called endangerment finding undergirds federal authority to regulate climate pollution. Revoking it would have the immediate effect of sweeping aside
by Shammah Mukuza (The Observer) President Yoweri Museveni has inaugurated PRO Industries, the largest ethanol plant in East Africa, highlighting the $100-million investment as a significant advancement for Uganda’s agro-industrialization, clean energy production, and job creation. Located in Luwero District in
by Grace Edema (Punch) The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources and the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, has unveiled household used cooking oil collection kiosks across the state as part of efforts to boost environmental
by Allan Olingo (The Associated Press/Winnepeg Free Press) It was designed to be as simple as buying airtime: a quick tap on the dispenser, a few shillings and a cooking canister refilled. Now, more than 3,000 Koko fuel supply points across
(WisBusiness) Backers of an incentive package to draw a German aviation biofuel plant to northern Wisconsin have proposed paring it back to $120 million in state assistance from their original call of $210 million. Bill sponsor and Senate President Mary Felzkowski, R-Tomahawk,
Allison Thompson (The Money Farm/AgWeek) ... Ethanol plants and the ethanol market rapidly changed the corn market. But Allison Thompson says that if E15 were to become legal to sell year-round, it likely would have a less profound on the
by Steve White (KNEB/RuralRadio.com) A proposal to update the statutes governing the Nebraska Ethanol Board drew support from farmers and questions about its funding during a hearing before the Legislature’s Agriculture Committee. -- LB815, sponsored by the committee’s chair, Sen. Barry DeKay,
(Agro-Nigeria) Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has said that Nigeria stands to save more than N3 trillion every year in foreign exchange through the implementation of the Cassava Bio ethanol Value Chain Development Project. He made this
by Margy Eckelkamp (AgWeb) The proposed rule sets up farmers to participate in the opportunity created by these biofuel producer tax credits, but questions remain. -- On Feb. 3, the Treasury Department confirmed farmers will have a seat at the table to
by Deborah Lockridge (Heavy Duty Trucking) The Environmental Protection Agency said California can’t enforce its Heavy-Duty Inspection and Maintenance Regulation, known as Clean Truck Check, on vehicles registered outside the state. But California said it will keep enforcing the rule. The Environmental Protection
(Towngas) Hong Kong has taken a step forward in its energy transition. The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas), Sinopec (Hong Kong) Limited, and Sinopec Star Company Limited (Sinopec Star) have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a
(HAROPA Port/Manifold Times) Haropa Port, Zhejiang Provincial Seaport Group, BV, China Waterborne Transport Research Institute, MSC and TiL signed a strategic deal launching the creation of France-China first green shipping corridor. Haropa Port, Zhejiang Provincial Seaport Group, Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore
(South Korea Maritime Industry Technology Department (Google Translation)) Operation of a public-private consultative body to establish technical standards for ammonia vessels and lead international standardization. -- The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced that it will hold the 2026 kickoff meeting of
by Paola Caballeros (S&P Global) Brazil DDGS cargo to China could reshape global trade dynamics; China could import 1 million tons of Brazilian DDGS annually: USDA Brazil's dried distillers grains with solubles entry into the Chinese market could reshape global trade flows, market
by Brian Platt and Nojoud Al Mallees (Bloomberg News/Financial Post) Carney’s government is also expected to bring back incentives for consumers who purchase EVs -- The old electric vehicle rules required carmakers to ensure that at least 20 per cent of sales
(Southern Farm Network Today) There are many things the farming community can do, and is doing, to help the environment and climate. But perhaps consumers are not aware of one area when it comes to the environment that the farming sector
by Marc Heller (Politico Pro E&E Daily) House Agriculture Chair Glenn Thompson said he'll try to end a nearly three-year delay in updating agriculture policies. -- House Agriculture Chair Glenn Thompson pledged Wednesday (February 4, 2026) to complete a five-year farm bill
by Cami Koons (News from the States) A Senate subcommittee advanced a bill Wednesday (February 4, 2026) that would create a severance tax on carbon dioxide that is transported through pipelines in Iowa. Senate File 2069 would tax CO2 transported through the state
by Shayna Greene (Bloomberg Law) Iowa on Wednesday sued the Trump administration over its amended rule establishing how to compute the fuel economy for electric vehicles. The Department of Energy’s final rule issued Jan. 8 amends the process of calculating the petroleum-equivalent fuel economy of
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Feb. 3 published a notice announcing its approval of a request submitted by Ohio to reinstate the 1-psi volatility waiver within the state. The approval means Ohio has reversed course on
(Office of Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS)) U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced the bipartisan Securing America’s Fuels (SAF) Act to strengthen the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry, provide new markets for farmers and
(Lloyd's Register) Fuel for Thought: Hydrogen is Lloyd’s Register’s definitive guide to the role of hydrogen in the maritime sector’s journey towards decarbonisation. As the industry faces unprecedented pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, hydrogen emerges as a cornerstone of the
(LLoyd's Register) The Guidance Notes provide clear technical direction for the design, installation and integration of onboard hydrogen generators. -- Lloyd’s Register (LR) has published the maritime industry’s first dedicated Guidance Notes for onboard hydrogen generation, providing long-awaited clarity on the safe design
(InfoMoney) The partnership involves 100 trucks with MWM engines starting in 2026, with BMB responsible for purchasing the vehicles and installing the fuel systems. -- Tupy ( TUPY3 ) and the Vamos group ( VAMO3 ) announced this Friday (30) a partnership for the production of trucks
by Kip Eideberg (Association of Equipment Manufacturers/The Hill) American agriculture is at a crossroads. With few new free trade agreements in place and global markets increasingly shaped by geopolitical tension, U.S. farmers face shrinking access to international buyers. At the same time,
(DTi News/Vietnam Today (Google translation)) Vietnam’s state-owned Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical JSC has signed cooperation documents with major US energy firms to explore crude oil and biofuel supplies. -- The memoranda of understanding (MoUs) were signed in Washington on February 3
by Joshua Baethge (Farm Progress) In letter to congressional ag committees, former USDA and farm group officials cite Trump’s policies as causing “tremendous harm” to U.S. agriculture. -- A bipartisan group of former USDA and farm group leaders warned Congress about the farm economy’s
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Biomass enters as a civilian — complex, regional, idiosyncratic. It leaves in uniform. Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide. Methane. Methanol. Formate. This shift is mapped in a top-tier new report prepared for CSIRO by a group
(PostNord) In 2025, PostNord reached both of its climate milestones: fossil-free transport surpassed 50 percent and carbon emissions were reduced by 40 percent compared with 2020. PostNord set 2020 as the baseline and a target of 100 percent fossil-free transportation and operations
by Jordan Solomon and Fred Ghatala (Ecostrat/Advanced Biofuels Canada/iPolitics) ... Over the past year, trade uncertainty and U.S. tariffs have erased thousands of forestry jobs and billions of dollars in economic value. Mills have closed. Communities that depend on forestry have been
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) ... Unleashing American energy can only be realized with the technologies, including internal combustion engines that can use gasoline and diesel fuel. Long at the center of U.S. transportation policy, the Trump Administration has reinforced
by Glenn Vaagen (Pacific Northwest Ag Network) ... Anne Steckel, senior advisor for biofuels at the National Farmers Union, said interest in biofuels and renewable diesel continues to grow as consumers understand the many benefits. She noted that biofuels not only reduce carbon emissions but also reduce the price
by Jacob Calvin (The Daily Iowan) Officials in the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association point to a lack of clear government regulation for the decrease. -- According to the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, Iowa produced 31 percent less biofuel in 2025 at 244
(Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP)) The UFOP welcomes the measures for strengthening fraud prevention included in the draft law on the further development of the greenhouse gas reduction quota. These include, in particular, the elimination of
(International Energy Agency) New IEA report shows production of liquid and gaseous biofuels in India could double by 2030 through enhanced policy actions India’s bioenergy sector is set to play an important role underpinning the country’s rapidly growing energy markets as robust
(Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS)) The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), the Singapore Sustainable Aviation Fuel Company Ltd. (SAFCo) and nine companies have launched Singapore's first trial for central procurement of voluntary Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The nine companies
by CJ Evans (Alternative Fuels & Chemicals Coalition/Federal Funding Services/Biofuels Digest) ... He (CJ Evans) has seen far too many projects fall by the wayside, not because they were flawed or not any good, but because they could not get additional grants
by Vivek Waghmode (BioEnergy Times) France recorded a sharp rise in ethanol use in gasoline in 2025, with consumption increasing by 15%, significantly higher than the overall gasoline demand growth of 5.6%, according to producers’ group Bioethanol France, Devdiscourse reported. The increase was
by Cole Martin (Argus Media) President Donald Trump's administration expects to update the rules around a low-carbon fuel tax credit to allow more types of fuel sales to qualify and to encourage farmers to grow crops more sustainably. ... The proposed regulations Tuesday
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Ten years ago, Visolis entered the federal innovation pipeline through Cyclotron Road—the DOE-backed fellowship that helped define the climate-tech generation. Founder Deepak Dugar was part of a wave of scientists trying to turn low-carbon chemistry into
by Shristi Ohri (Autocar Professional) Government's economic assessment warns of "emerging tension" between energy self-reliance and food security; cites international evidence that biofuel mandates need "periodic recalibration" In what could signal an impending policy review, the Economic Survey 2025-26 has explicitly warned of
(GENA Solutions Oy) Selected highlights from GENA’s Project Navigator Methanol: By the end of December 2025, Project Navigator Methanol tracked 273 renewable and low-carbon methanol projects totaling 56.5 Mt by 2030, including 23.3 Mt of e-methanol, 22.1 Mt of biomethanol, and 11.2 Mt of low-carbon
by Kate Haerizadeh (OPIS Insights) CARB has entered into an important phase of its rulemaking process for California’s C&I program. The board on Jan. 13 released an Initial Statement of Reasons (ISOR), a 356-page document outlining the agency’s rationale for a comprehensive package
by Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton (Bergeson & Campbell) On January 14, 2026, Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced the Renewable Chemicals Act (S. 3632). According to Ricketts’s January 14, 2026, press release, the bipartisan legislation “would provide
by Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton (Bergeson & Campbell) The National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) has published a January 2026 discussion paper entitled “Creating Clear Regulatory Pathways for Biotechnology.” According to the paper, biotechnology regulations in the United
(SEA-LNG) Industry coalition SEA-LNG has published its annual ‘View from the Bridge’ report, highlighting 2025 as a year of strong growth in LNG, liquefied biomethane (LBM/bio-LNG) and e-methane emissions reductions, costs and availability. This year’s report “The Journey” highlights a decade
by Vivek Waghmode (BioEnergy Times) Bahia is gaining a stronger position in the biofuels sector as it continues to increase biodiesel production, expand exports to Europe, and reinforce its role in the shift toward renewable energy. This progress is being driven by
by Marcus McIntosh (KCCI) Iowa Senate lawmakers made a major change to one of the fastest-moving bills at the Statehouse, stripping out House-approved language that would have barred carbon pipeline companies from using eminent domain. The move drew immediate criticism from opponents
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today thanked President Donald Trump and U.S. Trade Representative, Jamieson Greer, for securing today’s reciprocal trade agreement with Guatemala that contains a requirement for 10 percent ethanol blends for on-road gasoline (E10), and a purchase commitment
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) With the E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council set to begin work, agriculture, biofuels and petroleum organizations are pushing for the council to quickly reach a legislative solution to make E15 available nationally on a permanent
by Anurag Chaturvedi, Darshan Nakhwa, & Ketan Thakkar (Autocar Professional) India needs clean mobility that works at scale today, not just EVs, Maruti Suzuki executive says. -- Amid a strong push for electric vehicles, ethanol blending and biogas offer India the fastest and
(ResourceWise) Biofuels are no longer confined to standalone conversations or introductory explanations. Instead, they are increasingly woven into broader discussions of fuel strategy, carbon-intensity management, and near-term emissions reduction. This shift points to something very important: biofuels are becoming embedded in market
(ResourceWise) In the aftermath of this year's Clean Fuels Conference in Orlando, sentiment across the US biomass-based diesel industry is unmistakably bullish. But that confidence is underpinned by a mix of opportunity and uncertainty that will shape the sector through 2026 and
(Embrapa (Google Translation)) Articles detail the emissions accounting methodology for RenovaBio and describe the state production profiles of sugarcane, soybeans, and corn, with their respective emissions. The RenovaCalc tool supports the certification of biofuel plants and provides the basis for calculating
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... You work long hours on things that might take years to show their full value. You make decisions with incomplete information. You stand behind technologies that are better on balance, even if not perfect in
by Stephen Moore (Real Clear Policy)... Its (Renewable Fuels Standard) intention was to reduce air pollution and reduce America’s reliance on foreign oil. But its political goal was to help farm states by increasing demand for corn and other ag products
by Lisa Baertlein, Valerie Volcovici and David Shepardson (Reuters) California officials are meeting Detroit automakers this week to discuss the next phase of greenhouse gas regulations for cars and trucks, the state's top air regulator said. ... Ford Motor (F.N), opens new tab and Stellantis
by Marc Heller (Politico Pro Greenwire) The Environmental Defense Fund is pressing Congress to make innovative research in agriculture a high priority. -- An environmental group said Thursday it’s launching a $50,000 ad campaign in four farm states to nudge policymakers toward
by Tony Harrington (Aviation Week) As the United Arab Emirates (UAE) progresses production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), it is eyeing major export opportunities to other markets such as the European Union (EU), which is struggling to scale up its own
by Jake Spring (Washington Post) Trump’s biggest climate rollback stalls over fears it will lose in court -- Trump officials have delayed finalizing the repeal of a landmark legal opinion key to their effort to eliminating the Environmental Protection Agency’s climate rules because of concerns
(Port of Santos) ...The Port Authority of Santos (APS) took another decisive step towards the sustainability of its operations this Tuesday (January 27th), during the Green Shipping Corridors and Hubs event , held in Panama City. The meeting, promoted by the International
(China Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (Google Translation)) On January 27, 2026, Li Lecheng, Minister of Industry and Information Technology, met with Morten Boskov, Minister of Industry, Business and Finance of Denmark, in Beijing. The two sides exchanged views on
(U.K. Department for Transport and The Rt Hon Heidi Alexander MP) The funding will go towards UK research and development projects that help deliver net zero aviation by 2050. up to £43 million will be allocated to green aviation projects, paving the way for airport
by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz (Indiana Capital Chronicle) The EPA makes those decisions in Indiana and elsewhere, but an increasing number of states are seeking primary enforcement authority. -- Hoosier leaders plan to take over federal review of a pipeline of contentious projects to
(UMe World/Biobased Diesel Daily) UMeWorld Ltd., a company advancing enzymatic biorefining solutions for renewable fuels and functional nutrition, announced Jan. 20 key execution milestones for its Malaysia sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstock facility, marking the project’s transition into industrial execution.
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The USDA’s Rural Business Cooperative Service on Jan. 14 sent a letter to agency staff implementing a 90-day administrative pause on the acceptance, processing and awarding of loan note guarantees for biodigester projects. “This action is being
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) CVR Energy Inc. on Jan. 26 confirmed the reversion of the renewable diesel unit at its refinery in Wynnewood, Oklahoma, back to hydrocarbon processing was completed in December. The reversion reduces U.S. renewable diesel production capacity
by Hadriana Lowenkron (Bloomberg/MSN) President Donald Trump threw his support behind a legislative proposal that would expand sales of higher-ethanol E15 gasoline as he looked to build support for his economic record with a crowd that included farmers in Iowa. Trump told
(Molecule Group) Molecule Group's held an ILUC Reconsidered workshop on-site at the Clean Fuels Conference 2026 in Orlando on January 19th to gather feedback on the workstream’s near-term objectives. ILUC Reconsidered group leader* Tristan Brown was a panel speaker during the “ILUC
(Molecule Group) On 13 January, FuelsEurope and the European Biodiesel Board organized a high-level discussion at the European Parliament regarding the role of sustainable biomass in Europe’s energy and transport transition. Expert speakers and MEPS discussed how synergies between the agricultural
(Ecofin Agency) Sonatrach has launched commercial production of ethanol-blended gasoline at its Augusta refinery in Italy; The move aligns with the group’s energy transition strategy and EU fuel regulations; Augusta remains one of Sonatrach’s largest industrial assets outside Algeria. Algeria’s state-owned energy group Sonatrach
(EcoNews (Google Translation)) Essential Energy Holding, a renewable energy company , signed an agreement with Embraer , a Brazilian aerospace firm, to evaluate aspects of biofuel production and distribution for Argentine farmers. They estimate that bioethanol-powered units for spraying in fields throughout the region and the
by Sam A. Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics/Biofuels Digest) ... The Summit Energy pipeline has been slated to receive CO2 by-product from up to 57 ethanol plants in the 5-state Midwest region is one excellent solution to help tame the CO2 beast; along with
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The Trump Administration’s assault on EV mandates and incentives has scrambled the decarbonization playbook. Federal signals are inconsistent. Long-range policy visibility is gone. But in pulling support from one sector, Washington exposed another reality: aviation, marine
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) The White House Office of Management and Budget on Jan. 23 concluded its review of a proposed rule to implement guidance for the 45Z clean fuel production credit, according to information posted to the agency’s website. The
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