(Advanced Biofuels Canada/EIN Presswire) Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) today congratulated Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal Party of Canada on the outcome of the 45th general election. The association released the following statement by President Fred Ghatala: “The ongoing trade
(Manila Times/Globe Newswire) Now in its sixth year, the 2025 State of Sustainable Fleets Market Brief, released today (April 28, 2025), provides a comprehensive analysis of an industry confronting unprecedented regulatory uncertainty while demonstrating growth and resilience through continued investment in sustainable transportation
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality on April 18 proposed to delay the 2024 annual report deadline for the state’s Clean Fuels Program due to a cyberattack and extended outage of the Oregon Fuels Reporting
by Carah Hart (Brownfield Ag News) Missouri Corn Growers Association Executive Director Bradley Schad says Ford Motor Company’s Flex-Fuel vehicles should make a comeback. “As corn growers are filling up their vehicles in their communities, they don’t have the option to be
by Hannah Smith-Brubaker (Agri-Pulse) In recent comments, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins dismissed the USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities as a “green new scam,” claiming it benefited NGOs, not American farmers. As a farmer and executive director of a multi-state project
(Environmental Protection Agency) EPA takes action to provide consumers relief at the pump by helping ensure an adequate fuel supply ahead of the upcoming summer driving season -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today is issuing an emergency fuel waiver allowing
(European Commission) Today (April 14, 2025), the Commission is providing further simplifications and reducing the administrative burden to facilitate the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). In this context, it has published new guidance documents in view of the Regulation's entry into
(Chemical Industry Digest) The Madhya Pradesh government has launched a comprehensive new biofuels initiative under the Madhya Pradesh Renewable Energy Policy 2025. Aimed at transforming the state’s energy landscape, the policy targets the establishment of at least one biofuel plant in
(Cosmo) Cosmo Oil Marketing Co., Ltd. (hereafter, “Cosmo Oil Marketing”), a subsidiary of Cosmo Energy Holdings, and STARLUX Airlines Co. Ltd. (hereafter, “STARLUX Airlines”) have signed a basic agreement regarding Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to advance sustainable air transportation. The SAF traded
(Avfuel) New offering highlighted by visit from mayor and airport director -- Heritage Aviation, along with Avfuel Corporation—a leading independent supplier of aviation fuel and services—is proud to announce the introduction of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport
by Corey Lavinsky (S&P Global) ... The absence of Renewable Fuel Standard pathways for making jet fuel from corn ethanol is one hurdle slowing down progress. Unfavorable math involving the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit is another. ATJ is one of several
by Nicole Heslip (Brownfield Ag News) The Michigan Soybean Association is asking state lawmakers to support a biodiesel tax credit for producers. Chief Executive Officer Ben Seyfer says the legislation would create a complete local supply chain while lifting farmers out of
Matthew A. Sturchio, Adam Gallaher, and Steven M. Grodsky (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences) Solar energy is often framed as a threat to croplands. However, vast croplands in the midwestern United States already support corn ethanol biofuel, a form
by Aleix Mercader (El Economista (Google Translation)) ... Between 2023 and 2024, Vueling increased its supply of SAF ( Sustainable Aviation Fuel ) tenfold . In just one year, the low-cost airline went from 1,285 to 12,766 tons of green fuel in an effort to reduce its emissions.
In California, Pearson Fuels supplies E85 to 329 retail sites across the state and adds around 50 sites every year. Pearson’s two products are E85 blended with gasoline and a completely renewable fuel made up of E85 and renewable naphtha, which
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Brazilian mining company Vale and compatriot oil and gas giant Petrobras have formed a commercial partnership to test a biofuel blend with 24% second-generation biodiesel on a Vale-chartered ship. -- As part of this partnership, the
by Andrew Chung (Reuters/Yahoo! News) U.S. Supreme Court justices appeared sympathetic on Wednesday to a bid by fuel producers to challenge California's standards for vehicle emissions and electric cars under a federal air pollution law in a case involving the Democratic-governed
by Mark Warner (Liberation Labs) On April 10, 2025 in Washington, the NSCEB released its final report to Congress and hosted a day-long convening of leaders from industry, government, and academia. I was there, and the mood was a mix of
by Konica Bhatt (Engine) Rotterdam B100’s discount to VLSFO nears $100/mt; EU regs tip the scale in LBM’s favour; Rotterdam’s LNG flips to discount to LSMGO -- ... EU regulations have made bunkering 100% biofuel (B100) and liquefied biomethane (LBM) in Rotterdam significantly more economical
(ePURE) Misleading ‘multipliers’ continue to exaggerate growth in renewable energy sources across the EU, according to new analysis, with road transport still overly dependent on fossil fuel -- The EU’s continued discrimination against the use of sustainable crop-based biofuels to reduce emissions
by Rachel Frazin (The Hill) The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard oral arguments in a case that could revive a bid by fuel producers to ax California’s clean car standards. The court was not considering the legality of the standards themselves, which require car
by Aditi Shah (Reuters) Delhi to limit purchases of new fossil fuel cars to two per family; Proposes ban on petrol and diesel bike, scooter sales from April 2027; To provide tax waivers for hybrids, making them cheaper by 15%;
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) A bill currently pending in the California legislature would authorize the use of E15 within the state until state agencies complete the required evaluation process for the fuel blend and issue a decision. The legislation, AB
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today thanked 25 members of the House of Representatives who sent a bipartisan letter to President Trump urging his administration to allow unimpeded sales of lower-cost E15 through the summer months. The legislators noted that without
(Australian Government Defence) An Army CH-47F Chinook refuelled with about 3000lbs of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at RAAF Base East Sale in southern Victoria last month. In a joint initiative with the Air Force and Joint Capabilities Group, Army is making regular
(Mabanaft) In January 2025, Mabanaft started the supply of jet fuel and a HEFA SPK Blend (so called “Sustainable Aviation Fuel”, hereinafter referred to as SAF, reducing CO2 emissions up to 80% over its life cycle) to airlines at Frankfurt Airport. This
(Egypt Today) Egypt’s ministers of petroleum, environment, and civil aviation held a joint meeting at the Ministry of Petroleum’s headquarters in the New Administrative Capital to coordinate efforts on the ongoing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production project. The project, currently being implemented
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) visited Heron Lake BioEnergy on April 16 to discuss federal issues important to Minnesota’s ethanol industry. Among the topics discussed during the Senator’s visit included the ramifications of tariff uncertainty on U.S. ethanol exports,
(Minnesota Pollution Control Agency) Forever Green Initiative continuing study of camelina’s suitability to make jet fuel -- Camelina is what’s considered an ancient crop, one that Europeans cultivated thousands of years ago. It’s also considered an orphan crop, displaced by other
by Sarah Raza (Associated Press) The massive carbon capture pipeline in the Midwest was thrown into uncertainty Tuesday after South Dakota’s Public Utility Commission denied its route permit application. The commission voted 2-1 to deny the application by Iowa-based Summit Carbon Solutions,
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) California Air Resources Board on April 4 released a third set of proposed changes to the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard. More than 80 public comments were filed ahead of an April 21 deadline, including
by Leah Garden (Trellis) The Foreign Pollution Fee Act is a carbon tariff bill that doesn't mention "carbon." -- o Two prominent Republicans have reintroduced a bill to hold foreign importers accountable for carbon emissions. o But the Foreign Pollution Fee
by Tyne Morgan (AgWeb) A new report from Bloomberg Law shows family farm bankruptcies had already increased by 55% last year compared to 2023, and to start 2025, the number of bankruptcies is already exceeding the same time last year. -- It’s
(Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition) The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) has launched the Maryland Biofuels Task Force to help the state meet the goals of the Climate Solutions Now Act (CSNA) of 2022, which requires a
(Aemetis) Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a diversified global renewable natural gas and biofuels company, announced the Company’s subsidiary in India, Universal Biofuels, received multiple orders for an aggregate of $31 million for the delivery during May, June and July of more than
by Anne C. Mulkern (Politico Pro Climatewire) A new report says 20 governments are creating or considering establishing carbon markets, including India, Turkey and Vietnam. -- Carbon pricing systems aimed at reducing emissions are expanding rapidly worldwide as nations look to meet
(FincoEnergies) Today, we announce the launch of our FuelEU Pooling service, created for shipowners to enable FuelEU Maritime compliance in a cost-effective and operationally seamless way. FuelEU Maritime, effective from 1 January 2025, mandates the reduction of greenhouse gas intensity of energy
by Rep. Adrian Smith and Rep. Randy Feenstra (Agri-Pulse) In recent years, high fuel prices have hit Americans hard, forcing families to make tough decisions when filling their fuel tanks. While the Trump administration has taken action to reverse Biden-era anti-energy policies,
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on April 17 published updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data showing that five new SRE petitions have been filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard during the past month. According to the agency,
by Kellan Heavican (Brownfield Ag News) Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith says a new farm bill may bring stability to ag producers impacted by trade disputes. He tells Brownfield he’s not a strong supporter of tariffs and the next farm bill offers a better
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) At first glance, RD and SAF appear nearly inseparable—often co-produced in HEFA systems, governed by overlapping policy frameworks, and sharing many investors, incentives, and technologies. Traditional analysis sees them as market twins. Yet, in this analysis out
(European Biodiesel Board) The European Biodiesel Board (EBB), representing biodiesel (HVO & FAME) producers in the EU, welcomes the recognition of the importance of combating Annex IX biofuels fraud, and the fact that the Committee on the Sustainability of Biofuels, Bioliquids
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The government of Vietnam on March 31 issued a decree reducing the the country’s Most-Favored-Nation import tariff rates for a variety of commodities and products, including ethanol. The MFN rates apply to imports from the
(Office of Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA)) U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) introduced the latest version of the Foreign Pollution Fee Act to level the playing field for American manufacturers and workers by holding non-market economies like China accountable
by Brad Pleima (BioCycle) The federal Renewable Fuel Standard’s Set Rule allows codigestion of feedstocks such as food waste and manure to generate both D3 and D5 RIN values. -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (USEPA) Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) 2023-2025 Set
(AmSpec Group) Malaysia’s pioneer biofuel feedstock aggregator, FatHopes Energy Sdn Bhd (FHE), signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with AmSpec Group, a leading service provider in the testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) sector, to enhance the efficiency and scalability of Sustainable
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) Study predicts a nearly sevenfold growth -- A new report predicts the U.S. sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market will grow to a value of $6.97 billion by the end of the decade. The study by management consultancy
by Benjamin Storrow and Brian Dabbs (E&E News Energywire) The president’s efforts to dismantle climate policies won’t stop renewables from rising or fossil fuels from slowing, according to outlooks from the U.S. Energy Information Administration and BloombergNEF. ... And both forecast rising electricity
by Stephen Dinan (The Washington Times) A federal judge ordered the administration Tuesday to reopen the “spigots” for climate and clean energy funding programs, ruling against President Trump’s funding pause. Judge Mary S. McElroy, a Trump appointee to the court in Rhode Island,
by Kim Chipman (Bloomberg/MSN) ... “If this tariff holds true on ethanol imports, the result is a higher cost SAF product that we are making in the US,” LanzaJet Chief Executive Officer Jimmy Samartzis said in an interview, referring to a
by Mark Phelps (AvWeb) Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin seeks information on pros and cons of new fuel. -- In conjunction with the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative, the FAA announced today it is calling on pilots, aircraft owners, mechanics and
By Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Surging biodiesel production in Brazil tightens global vegetable oil markets; Palm oil output projected to edge up, but export availability expected to shrink; Global oilseed market undergoing significant shifts -- Surging biodiesel production in Brazil is diverting soybean
(SAS) SAS joins a broad coalition of aviation and energy stakeholders to support large-scale deployment of SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel), with a particular focus on e-SAF (Electro-Sustainable Aviation Fuel). “The shift away from fossil-based aviation fuels is not only necessary—it is essential.
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation from NexantECA focuses on decarbonizing marine shipping, noting its CO2 emissions and the need for alternative fuels to meet IMO GHG reduction targets. NexantECA projects a shift from conventional fuels like HSFO and VLSFO
by Joana Colussi, Gary Schnitkey, and Nick Paulson (farmdoc daily) While much of Brazil’s growing grain production has typically been destined for exports, the trajectory is shifting for corn. The country is using more of its corn for feed and fuel, pushing
by Vivek Waghmode (ChiniMandi) New Delhi: India is preparing to set a new target of 30 percent ethanol blending in petrol by 2030, after successfully reaching the 20 percent mark by March this year, reported Business Standard citing sources. The original goal of
by Tom Polansek (Reuters) US sorghum exports to China drop 95% in early 2025; US sorghum plantings to rise 4% in 2025 to a two-year high; Farmers face lower prices, high inventories due to trade war; Some farmers switch to corn; others hope
by Alex Nieves (Politico Pro Enegywire) The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers unveiled a campaign focused on lawmakers in six states. -- The oil industry launched an advertising campaign Monday aimed at pressuring congressional lawmakers to revoke California’s vehicle emissions rules. What happened: American
by Cindy Zimmerman (Enegy.AgWired.com) Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has taken a much more visible role in the new Trump Administration than previous agriculture secretaries, appearing three times this month already on Fox News, most recently this past Sunday. In a wide-ranging interview
(Growth Energy) for E85 in 2024. With 114.7 million gallons of E85 sold in 2024, California has now logged two straight years above 110 million gallons — a mark that had never been achieved prior to 2023. “Clearly, the state’s record E85
(Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Growth Energy and Clean Fuels Alliance America filed a reply brief today in a case challenging the U.S. EPA for its failure to reallocate gallons lost due to small refinery exemptions (SREs) granted after renewable volume obligations
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) President Donald Trump on April 8 issued an executive order that aims to protect oil, natural gas, coal, hydropower, geothermal, biofuel, critical mineral, and nuclear energy resources from state overreach. The executive order stresses Trump’s commitment
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The U.S. Energy Information Administration reduced its 2025 forecasts for renewable diesel and biodiesel in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released April 10. The outlook for “other biofuel” production, which includes sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), was
Some Federal Tax policies reward those whose business efforts are directed to making, distributing and using domestically produced renewable fuel. Others are available for efforts that support that energy security, carbon capture and sequestration or use work. Here are a few
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) New testing methods have reopened the door for cellulosic corn kernel fiber ethanol produced in-situ to generate D3 renewable identification numbers (RINs). In-situ production of cellulosic ethanol breaks down corn kernel fiber alongside starch during
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the cancellation of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities (PCSC). Following a thorough line by line review of each of these Biden era partnerships, it became clear that the majority
by Gay Matambo (ZBC News) THE government remains committed to supporting the ethanol production sector as part of initiatives aimed at ensuring it delivers positive results. This was highlighted during the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Energy and Power’s visit to the Triangle Ethanol
(U.S. Grains Council) U.S. ethanol exports have crossed the one-billion-gallon threshold halfway through Marketing Year (MY) 2024/2025, a 27 percent increase from the same period in MY 2023/2024, according to new information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The sharp rise in
(Urban News/Urban Acres) This initiative not only aims to enhance the state’s sustainability and energy security but also serves as a key driver for rural development, waste management, and the promotion of clean energy. The move is also expected to bolster
by Grant Green (KOTA TV) On Friday, Governor Larry Rhoden and three other governors sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency asking for it to encourage more renewable fuel production. The state leaders are looking for standards of 15 billion gallons
(ANI News) Sushil Kumar Singh, Chairman of Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, said on Saturday (April 5, 2025) that the authority will start the production of Green Hydrogen by the end of August this year. "Under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, an ecosystem
(Bioenergy International) Turkish shipping company Ulusoy Sealines has joined Finland-headed energy company Gasum Oyj’s FuelEU Maritime pool as an offtaker of the pool’s regulation compliance service. Ulusoy Sealines owns and operates a fleet of several Ro-Ro vessels and cargo ships. The company
by Todd Du Mond (USA TODAY Network/lohud.) • Biofuels offer a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, benefiting farmers, the environment, and local economies. • New York has implemented some biofuel initiatives, but a low-carbon fuel standard is needed to further incentivize the
(World Shipping Council) The World Shipping Council has welcomed an unprecedented global agreement at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) today, as a critical next step toward shipping decarbonization. Following a contentious and difficult debate, the IMO reached agreement on a measure to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Global Bioenergies highlighted its unique, ASTM-certified biological process for SAF production from renewable resources. They focus on bio-SAF for the US and e-SAF for Europe. Their technology offers fewer steps than competitors. The niche cosmetics market
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Many Digest readers know quite a lot about the 15 percent ethanol blends (E15) which have been long proposed, and long opposed, for the United States. Even when higher ethanol blends are an everyday reality elsewhere
by Rachel Frazin (The Hill) President Trump directed agencies that regulate energy and the environment to sunset a wide array of environmental protections in an executive order issued Wednesday night. He ordered agencies including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Energy Department, Nuclear
by Noah Wicks (Agri-Pulse) The Agriculture Department is reviewing 15 of its programs amid ongoing Trump Administration scrutiny over spending, according to a list provided to Agri-Pulse on Thursday by Senate Ag Committee ranking member Amy Klobuchar's office. Among the programs that have been
by Larry Lee (Brownfield Ag News) New legislation that would extend 45Z biofuel tax credits has been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate. -- The bipartisan Farmer First Fuel Incentive Act was introduced Thursday by Republican Roger “Doc” Marshall of Kansas and Democrat
(International Media Acquisition Group/PR Newswire) The Vietnamese ethanol production company, Vietnam Biofuels Development Joint Stock Company and its affiliates (together, "Vietnam Biofuels" or "VNB"), VCI Holdings Limited ("VCI" and together with VNB, the "VCI Biofuels Group") and International Media Acquisition Corp.
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America submitted comments to the U.S. Treasury on Notice 2025-10, which outlined an intent to propose rules for the §45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. Clean Fuels urges Treasury to ensure a level playing
by Nichola Groom (Reuters) U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Tuesday that aims to block the enforcement of state laws passed to reduce the use of fossil fuels and combat climate change. The move is the latest in a
by Jordan Godwin and Fred Ghatala (OPIS Talks Podcasts) Could Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations be a model—or a warning—for U.S. policymakers? How are U.S. tax credits like the Inflation Reduction Act reshaping the North American renewable fuels market? What happens when
(Neste) Neste, the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), has started producing SAF at its renewable products refinery in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The refinery has been modified to enable Neste to produce up to 500,000 tons of SAF per
(International Maritime Organization) The International Maritime Organization (IMO) opened a critical round of negotiations aimed at finalizing new binding regulations to steer international shipping towards net-zero emissions over the next 25 years. Speaking at the opening of the 83rd session of the
by Preston Brown (Farm Progress) Oregon, Ill., farmer and carbon entrepreneur Preston Brown believes it’s possible for farmers to get an extra 5, 10 or 20 cents per bushel of corn with the right CI score. -- ... And as one of
by Fonie Mitsopoulou (Politico) The Trump administration has upended what it calls “blatantly unfair” talks to set a carbon tax on international shipping and has vowed "reciprocal measures" to shield U.S. ships from any fees, according to a letter seen by
(RNG Coalition) Today (April 7, 2025), RNG Coalition debuts a new brand identity, shortening its name (previously “Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas”) and unveiling a vibrant new logo system that highlights its role as the trusted voice for North America's renewable natural gas
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Linda Sanchez, D-Calif., and Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Mark Warner, D-Va., on April 2 reintroduced legislation that aims to create a $1-per-gallon tax credit for renewable natural gas (RNG) sold
by Ariane Morrissey (Bunkerspot) Conventional bunker vessels will be allowed to carry biofuel blends up to 30%, up from 25% currently, following the approval of interim guidance by the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) yesterday (7
by Erin Voegele (Biodiesel Magazine) The USDA on March 25 announced it will release previously obligated funding under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), Empowering Rural America (New ERA) and Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) programs. To receive the funds, however,
by Nicolás Rivero (Washington Post) ... Removing seaweed from beaches and carting it to the dump costs countries millions of dollars a year and takes up dwindling space in landfills. But officials in Grenada, an island nation of more than 100,000 people at
By Alimat Aliyeva (Azernews) KazMunayGas-Aero LLP (a subsidiary of the national company KazMunayGas), the American company LanzaJet, Inc., and the Kazakh agro-industrial holding KazFoodProducts LLP (KFP) have signed an agreement to develop a feasibility study for the construction of a plant in
by Michael McAdams (Advanced Biofuels Association/RealClear Energy) ... President Trump can secure a quick and impactful victory for his energy agenda by dispelling ambiguity surrounding key policies affecting domestic production of advanced biofuels. By taking immediate action to clarify the 45Z
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) For the last several years, one of the Renewable Fuels Association’s top priorities has been elimination of the Reid vapor pressure (RVP) barrier that prevents E15 from being sold during the high-traffic summer
by Bill Seifert (WJAG) The increased demand for biofuels in areas such as aviation fuel could create more markets for ethanol blend fuels and the farmers that produce the products used in such production. Nebraska U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts says biofuels development
(Inside EPA) The biofuels sector is prepared to push for renewable fuel standard (RFS) biofuel blending volumes larger than what it sought as part of an agreement with major oil sector companies that also blend biofuels, in a scenario in which
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) A group of 16 senators, led by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., on April 8 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin urging the agency to increase renewable volume obligations
by Bob Kozak* (Atlantic Biomass,LLC) As I’ve been running a Phase I STTR biofuel processing project, I have been looking deeper and deeper at the current economics of biofuels and what needs to change to restore profitability. Here are my thoughts
(Biofuels International) Praj Industries convened a technical workshop in Pune on 28 March focusing on the evolving landscape of ethanol blending in India and the emerging opportunities in biofuels. The event brought together industry participants, experts and various stakeholders to deliberate on
(Be8/Biobased Diesel Daily) Brazilian biodiesel producer Be8 announced in April that it has just received certification from the California Air Resources Board for its biodiesel production pathway based on animal fats. According to Be8, its biodiesel facility in Passo Fundo, Rio Grande
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Department of Commerce has disbanded an advisory committee that provided the agency with private sector advice aimed at boosting the competitiveness of U.S. renewable energy and energy efficiency exports, including ethanol and wood
by Victoria Milko (Associated Press) ... Indonesia has been building food estates, massive plantations designed to improve the country’s food security for decades, with varying level of success. The concept was revived by former President Joko Widodo during his 2014- 2024
by Steve Sherman (DC Journal) The federal government must promote opportunities for those living in the so-called “flyover country.” The people who helped elect Donald Trump need policies that support them. ... Today, America is in danger of falling behind global competitors in
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The critical pieces of the 45Z tax credit puzzle have been on display for interpretation by the greater biofuels industry and the current administration since early January. At the start of the year, 45Z—designed to
(Business Today/MSN) The United States Trade Representative highlighted certain trade policies they deemed ‘unfair’, including India’s ban on US ethanol imports. This comes as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar held a call to discuss
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by Tina Dasgupta (Solar Quarter) Mr. Akanat Promphan, Minister of Industry, is spearheading Thailand’s efforts to develop new economic drivers by tasking the Department of Industrial Promotion (DIPROM) to collaborate with Bangchak Corporation and five leading business organizations to accelerate Sustainable
by Timothy Cama and Kelsey Brugger (Poltico Pro E&E NewsPM) The parliamentarian said lawmakers can’t undo Biden-era waivers under the Congressional Review Act. Republicans will try anyway. -- Republicans hoping to stop California's strict vehicle emissions rules ran into another problem
by Scott Richman (Renewable Fuels Association) U.S. sales of E15, a blend of 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline, reached a record 1.24 billion gallons in 2024, an increase of 11% over 2023, according to a Renewable Fuels Association analysis of data released by state agencies
by Terry F. Yosie (Trellis) ... Three questions are paramount: What’s driving the reset in Europe? What changes are likely to emerge? And how should businesses adapt? ... At the same time, a number of bedrock European industries — auto manufacturing, chemicals, Germany’s Mittelstand-sized companies
by Georgina Gustin (Inside Climate News) Critics say the Trump administration’s halt to billions in conservation spending could cause long-term damage and slow hard-won progress. -- For two decades, farmer John Burk has been working to improve the soil on his farm
(Safety4Sea) The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 19) met for its 19th session from 31 March to 1 April 2025. As the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) is expected to meet for its
By JamesTapsfield (Daily Mail) Looser Net Zero targets for electric cars could be unveiled as soon as next week in the wake of Donald Trump's tariffs attack. The US president is piling 25 per cent levies on all foreign-made vehicles and parts in his
by Walter Bianchi (Reuters) Argentina's government raised the price of biofuels for the domestic market, two decrees published in the official gazette showed on Thursday. The economy ministry set the minimum purchase price for biodiesel at 1,192,226 pesos ($1,111.37) per metric ton,
by Larry Lee (Brownfield Ag News) Sustainable aviation fuel production could take off in Wisconsin if newly proposed legislation becomes law. Jason Mugnaini with Wisconsin Farm Bureau tells Brownfield the bill supported by the state’s agriculture coalition would incentivize fuel production in
(Virgin Australia) Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways have agreed to work together with Renewable Developments Australia (RDA) to become key partners on a project that will set out to deliver a homegrown Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production facility in the Charters
(Office of Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA)) Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues in urging President Trump to permit the nationwide sale of E15 fuel through the 2025 summer driving
(Organizer) The Yogi government’s mission-mode programme to revive the Chhata sugar mill in Mathura and establish a 120 KPLD ethanol distillery in Gorakhpur aims to boost sugarcane processing, enhance farmers' incomes, and promote biofuel production in Uttar Pradesh. READ MORE
(UCL Shipping and Oceans Research Group) A new study released today by UMAS and UCL Energy Institute Shipping and Oceans Research Group shows that poor access to funding and higher costs of capital in developing countries could almost double the prices
(Opis/Governors' Biofuels Coalition) The California Air Resources Board released a study to the public on Friday from its ongoing evaluation of E15 that found the fuel blend emits less pollutants than E10 and reduces the carbon intensity of the fuel supply. The
(Automotive News/Yahoo!) Hydrogen trucking startups have faltered, leaving legacy manufacturers to determine whether the energy source has a long-term future in hauling cargo. Three startups that built fuel cell systems or upfitted them into commercial vehicles — Nikola Corp., Hyzon Motors Inc.
by Philippe Marchand (Transport Energy Strategies) In the EU mobility transition, 2035 has been circled in red on the calendar. In the original version of the Green Deal, a de facto sales ban of Internal Combustion Engines Vehicles (ICEV) in 2035 would pave the
by Tammy Klein (Transport Energy Strategies) With a new Administration in place and a sharp turn in climate and energy policy underway, some are eager to dismantle the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)—piece by piece, credit by credit. The arguments? The energy
(Agencia INFRA (Google Translation)) The board of ANP (National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels) unanimously denied, on Thursday (27), the request of Sindicom (National Union of Fuel and Lubricant Distribution Companies) for the suspension of the 14% biodiesel mixture
(Asia Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association) Asia Sustainabliae Aviation Fuel Association (ASAFA) is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with the World Bioenergy Association (WBA), a globally recognized authority in promoting the sustainable use of bioenergy. This collaboration marks a pivotal
by Sara Kosmajac (Offshore Energy) The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has unveiled a new initiative that prioritizes vessels running on low-carbon fuels and ships fitted with energy-efficient technologies, aiming to ‘fortify’ its own as well as global shipping decarbonization goals. Dubbed the
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Japan, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism launched the second round of applications for its Zero Emission Shipbuilding Program, offering up to ¥6.5 billion (¥500 million in the first year) to support production facilities
by Carah Hart (Brownfiels Ag News) U.S. President Donald Trump says “kind, not full” retaliatory tariffs went into effect midnight for more than 50 trading partners, including China. ... The European Union has a 20 percent tariff and India has 26 percent tariff.
(RFD TV) Although Nebraska is one of the “Elite Eight” states that are allowed to sell E15 year-round, they are still actively promoting increased ethanol usage, pushing for a “national fix”. According to Jan Tenbensel with the Nebraska Ethanol Board, “Ethanol is
by Cole Martin (Argus Media) The American Petroleum Institute and biofuel-supporting groups told Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials at a meeting today (April 1, 2025) that the agency should sharply raise advanced biofuel blend mandates for 2026. The coalition told EPA that
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Gevo Inc. CEO Patrick Gruber discussed the company’s proposed sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project in South Dakota during a fourth quarter earnings call, held March 27, indicating financial close could be achieved by year-end. The 60 MMgy
by Mario Alejandro Ariza, Ames Alexander, Joe Engleman (Canary Media) The USDA is demanding grant rewrites favoring fossil fuels over renewables, leaving some rural recipients doubtful they’ll ever see the money they were promised. -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on March 25 it will release previously
(Illinois Soybean Association) A bipartisan bill passed in 2022 to promote the use of higher biodiesel blends is making a significant impact once again in 2025. Effective today, April 1, biodiesel blend requirements will increase from B14 to B17, marking another
by CJ Evans (American Diversified Enterprises/Alternative Fuels & Chemicals Coalition/Biofuels Digest) ... At whatever point on the path to commercialization that an innovation or emerging technology might be, federal assistance in the form of grants, loans, loan guarantees, and incentives are often
(The Bret Baier Podcast) For years now, Americans across the country have grappled with high gas prices. As the Trump administration aims to prioritize this concern, focusing on ways to unleash American energy and lower prices at the pump, lawmakers from
(DNV) In a new, comprehensive partnership, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) and DNV are jointly addressing the key challenges facing the cruise industry. From decarbonization and safety to training, data intelligence and risk management, NCL leverages DNV’s expertise to drive operational excellence
(Neste) Tour d’Europe is an initiative demonstrating the availability and potential of renewable fuels to help drive decarbonization and contribute to climate neutrality today and for decades to come. The Tour d’Europe involves 20 different companies, associations and institutions from across
(Argus Media/PR Newswire) New York's Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) has awarded its first tender for renewable diesel for use in its ferries and other vessels. -- New York's Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) has awarded its first tender to buy
by Rhonda Brooks (AgWeb) The senior senator from Iowa wants E15 approved for year-round use, fair and tariff-free trade, plus more action and a lot less talk regarding tax cuts and budget reconciliation efforts in the Senate. -- A still-agitated Sen. Chuck
by Matthew J. Grassi (AgWeb/Farm Journal) Ford began phasing out its flex fuel engine options starting with 2024 model year F Series trucks. Missouri farmers are asking the auto giant to reverse that decision and get back on board with ethanol.
by Jared White (Brownfield Ag News) A southern Illinois farmer says the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry can be agriculture’s next big boon. Matt Raben, who farms in White County and serves on the Illinois Corn Marketing Board of Directors, says finding
by Jennifer A. Dlouhy (Bloomberg/MSN) President Donald Trump said he would look to reinstate weaker automobile emissions standards, casting the vehicle pollution curbs imposed by former President Joe Biden as too onerous for automakers. Trump said he discussed the issue with John Elkann,
by Tony Romm (New York Times) The Trump administration has discussed providing financial aid for farmers who may be subject to retaliation by America’s trading partners. -- Ahead of President Trump’s plan to impose sweeping tariffs across the globe this week,
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) The Trump administration on Monday released $537 million for 543 biofuels blending infrastructure projects in 29 states, as part of the USDA's Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program. Ahead of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins' visit
by David King Boison, Iddrisu Awudu Kasoa, and Sylvester Vuvor (MyJoyOnline) Africa stands at a critical crossroads of energy transformation, an era defined by both urgency and immense opportunity. Across the continent, rapid urbanization, population growth, and economic expansion have surged energy
(The Maritime Executive) The scrutiny on the use of biofuels in Europe has intensified, with reports emerging last week that the EU is planning to suspend recognition of the ISCC certification of waste-based biofuels. The International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC)
by David King Boison, Awudu Iddrisu and Sylvester Vuvor (MyJoyOnline) Ghana, like many countries across sub-Saharan Africa, is at a critical crossroads in its energy transition journey. With increasing pressure to reduce fossil fuel dependence, enhance energy security, and meet international
(Oil & Gas Climate Initiative) OGCI’s new study, Biomass for Marine 2025, produced in collaboration with Argus Media, shows how biofuels are emerging as a critical solution for decarbonizing the shipping industry. This updated report explores the global availability of biomass for marine
by Mickey Francis (U.S. Energy Information Administration) A small but increasing amount of biodiesel in the United States is consumed in the residential, commercial, and electric power sectors, according to new estimates now published in our State Energy Data System. Previously, we
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