(Japan Airlines) Plant Construction Begins, Targeting Domestic Bioethanol Production Starting 2027 -- Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "JAL") has invested in MORISORA Bio Refinery LLC (hereinafter "MORISORA Bio Refinery") to advance sustainable aviation fuel (hereinafter "SAF") produced from domestically sourced woody biomass
(Qair) Independent renewable energy company Qair announces the successful financing of its renewable hydrogen ecosystem in Occitanie, France. This landmark €55 million financing, secured in partnership with Crédit Agricole and Bpifrance, will support the pending construction of the Hyd’Occ H2 production facility in
(European Energy) European Energy has entered a strategic cooperation with German company SYPOX and will use their new technology, electric steam methane reforming (e-SMR), to reduce costs and accelerate green methanol production for the shipping and chemical sectors. European Energy adds bio-methanol
(OXCCU) -- Backed by global leaders in aviation, energy, and climate investing, OXCCU strengthens its position as a critical player in the global push for commercially viable sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). -- Series B investors include IAGiVentures (the dedicated corporate venturing
(AirCo/Biobased Diesel Daily) AirCo™ announced in late September the successful operation of its new integrated AirMade® Fuel plant in Brooklyn, New York. The plant, according to AirCo, represents a major technological milestone for the company and the broader effort to commercialize synthetic
by Grace Skavdahl (Wyoming Livestock Roundup) In a Sept. 17 edition of the North American Ag Spotlight podcast, hosted by Chrissy Wozniack, CoBank Farm Supply and Biofuels Lead Economist Jacqui Fatka offers her perspective on the shifting landscape of biofuels. Titled “How Biofuels are Changing
(Bioenergy Insight) Natural State Renewables (NSR) is pioneering sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production using surplus forest biomass, aiming to decarbonise air travel while supporting forest health and local economies. Clay Marbry, senior vice president of project development at NSR, discussed the
(Agência FAPESP) – The Research Center for Greenhouse Gas Innovation (RCGI) is finalizing a research project that proposes an innovative solution for identifying fermentation contaminants. This solution has the potential to reduce efficiency losses in ethanol production. The technology can
(Global e-Fuels) Smartenergy Group AG has signed a strategic partnership with Q8 Aviation, the international aviation arm of Kuwait Petroleum International, to advance the production and use of synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF). The agreement makes Q8 Aviation a cornerstone offtake
(EurekAlert) Researchers at Fuzhou University have developed a novel catalyst using ultrasmall palladium nanoparticles supported on zirconium phosphate, achieving enhanced electrochemical reduction of CO2 to ethanol. This breakthrough, published in Frontiers in Energy, highlights a significant step towards sustainable fuel production, addressing the
(Chemical Industry Digest) Engineers India Limited (EIL) achieved a major milestone in biofuel innovation with the grant of a patent by the Indian Patent Office for its pioneering design titled “Distillation Column Internals Design for 2G Ethanol BioRefinery with Very Low
((Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB Research News) Sewage treatment plants do more than just clean wastewater. They are also sources of raw materials. In the KoalAplan project, researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... It is about atoms — the reinvention of plastics, cement, fertilizers, magnets. Ninety-nine percent of a sustainable future, as IndieBio’s Alex Kopelyan and Berkeley Lab’s Todd Pray remind us, comes from rethinking what we already
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Drawing from its robust suite of process-optimizing tools, technologies and talent, IFF is helping ethanol producers improve distillers corn oil (DCO) yields through customized enzyme application and the intelligent use of process information. Corn oil
by Emily Caldwell (The Ohio State University) Adding an electrical jolt to fermentation of industrial food waste speeds up the process and increases the yield of platform chemicals that are valuable components in a wide range of products, new research shows. In
(Headway Technology) Headway Technology Group Co., Ltd., a global leader in low-carbon solutions, proudly announces the successful installation of its groundbreaking Onboard Carbon Capture System（OCCS）aboard the 57,000 DWT bulk carrier Yue Dian 56 at Longshan Shipyard, Zhoushan, China. This milestone marks
(USA BioEnergy) JM/bp’s FT CANS™ and Honeywell UOP’s FT Unicracking™ technologies will help produce SAF from abundantly available forest thinnings, addressing feedstock availability challenges; USA BioEnergy’s facility is expected to produce 65 million gallons of responsibly sourced biobased fuels per year
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... But only now, with companies like Amogy, are we cracking its hidden hydrogen to fuel ships, trucks, and maybe even data centers. Could this smelly old industrial standby be the fresh track that breaks us out
(Catagen/Biobased Diesel Daily) Catagen, a Belfast-based clean-energy engineering company, announced Sept. 17 that it has officially launched ClimaHtech Green Flight at its Titanic Quarter Campus. CGF, a wholly owned subsidiary of Catagen, will use patented modular-reactor technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel
(CapCO2 Solutions) CapCO₂ Solutions is reimagining the role of CO₂—not as waste, but as a valuable input fueling a carbon-free future. By converting emissions into essential fuels and chemicals, we provide clean energy and bio-material solutions while opening new revenue
by Chris Hubbuch (Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center) ... Most recently, GLBRC scientists worked with partners at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) and the Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) on an investigation into how different pretreatment methods affect production of fuels and
(Velocys/PR Newswire) Altalto (Immingham) Limited, owned by Velocys, today (September 8, 2025) announced it has been awarded funding from the UK Department for Transport's Advanced Fuels Fund to progress the Basic Engineering Design of its flagship waste-to-SAF facility. The award enables Altalto
(EcoPHA Biotech/Medianet) Key Facts: Federal Government launches $1.1 billion ten-year Cleaner Fuels Program to boost low-carbon liquid fuel production in Australia; EcoPHA developing world's first integrated process to produce both renewable biofuels and marine-biodegradable bioplastics from Pongamia oil; Project could contribute $1 billion to
(oneworld Management Company/PR Newswire) Led by cornerstone investors Alaska Airlines, American Airlines; with IAG, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines from oneworld alliance, and Singapore Airlines as part of initial $150M fund close -- oneworld BEV Fund aims to identify, enable and
(Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg) FAU researchers develop process for sustainable on-site production -- In future, it could become easier to manufacture methanol from biomass decentrally on site. Researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) are proposing a method with which raw and waste materials from plants
by Gunjan Dev Sarma (Assam Tribune) NRL explores ethanol-to-jet fuel option as biorefinery stabilises; refinery expansion nears 81% completion -- Numaligarh Refinery Limited, which launched the country’s first biorefinery to produce fuel-grade ethanol from bamboo biomass, has not ruled out the possibility
by Richard Winterbourne (Haush) The companies intend to speed up the development of cost-competitive fuels in Europe with technology, local relationships, market and regulatory knowledge. Gevo, Inc. and HAUSH Ltd., a European-based leader in renewable energy projects, have entered into an agreement to explore
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) continues to expand worldwide. Data from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), as of the end of August, indicate that if all 472 announced production
by Uma Gupta and Sergio Matalucci (PV Magazine) The researchers state that their carbon-negative process has the potential to reduce green hydrogen production costs to $1 per kilogram, while also generating biochar and patented biofertilizers as valuable byproducts. -- The researchers state that
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The National Research Council Canada innovates in clean energy, converting wet organic wastes via combined bio and thermochemical processes. A key approach integrates Hydrothermal Carbonization (HTC) with Anaerobic Digestion (AD), bypassing energy-intensive drying. Case studies show this enhances biogas
( University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign/Phys.Org) Wet wastes, including food waste and biomass, are promising candidates for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production due to their triglyceride content, which can be converted into biocrude via hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL). ... SAF precursors must meet criteria derived
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... It’s pyrolysis: Ecolomondo’s Thermal Decomposition Process, a precise sequence of heat, pressure, and rotation that breaks down a tire into its elemental valuables — recovered carbon black, oil, steel, and syngas. ... Pyrolysis is often described as
by Michael McCoy (Chemical & Engineering News) Does a new butanediol plant that runs on corn represent a shift in how chemicals are made? Cargill and Helm have opened a multimillion-dollar biobased chemical plant in Iowa. The facility is the biggest in many
(CapCO2 Solutions) We are thrilled to announce that CapCO₂ Solutions is now raising capital through Honeycomb Credit, a trusted community investment platform that empowers everyday investors to back businesses like ours. Through Honeycomb, we can grow with the support of our
(Clean Refineries) Revolutionary Technology Integration Creates First-of-Its-Kind Carbon-Negative Refinery System Across North America -- Green Fuels Operating (GFO), a subsidiary of Clean Refineries Inc., and Eden Carbon Solutions Pty Ltd announced today (August 3, 2025) a groundbreaking partnership that will transform how
(Greenlyte) Technological innovation in North Rhine-Westphalia: atmospheric CO₂ and green hydrogen will become PtL fuel; Projected production capacity of around 150 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel per year; Market leader Eurowings plans exclusive purchase; Greenlyte intends to complete SAF real-world laboratory at Düsseldorf Airport
(Greenlyte) Greenlyte Carbon Technologies GmbH and MB Energy Holding GmbH & Co. KG have signed a strategic landmark agreement covering the offtake of e-methanol from Greenlyte’s LiquidSolar™ facility in Marl as well as advanced offtake intentions for future projects. Just days after officially
(Clean Planet Group) Dr Andrew Odjo, CEO of Clean Planet Technologies (CPTech), and CTO of Clean Planet Energy, part of the Clean Planet Group, today unveiled the UK’s first Plastics-to-Sustainable Aviation Fuel (P2SAF) technology during a keynote speech at the prestigious
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... That’s where Utility Global appears out of the fog, built like a runner for the long race. The company’s edge begins with technology — its eXERO™ platform, a way to produce hydrogen from off-gases and water without
by Ignacio Costa (Topsoe/SAF Magazine) ... Coprocessing refers to the simultaneous processing of renewable and fossil feedstocks within existing refinery units, such as hydrotreaters or hydrocrackers. In this approach, renewable materials including vegetable oils, animal fats or used cooking oils are blended
by Alexei Beltyukov and Stephen Sims (Universal Fuel Technologies/SAF Magazine) ... FT processes remain more expensive than HEFA, primarily due to higher capital costs per unit of production capacity and more complex production processes. ... FT plants making SAF will produce up to 20%
by Caitlin Scheresky (SAF Magazine) On June 9-11, industry experts in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), renewable diesel and biodiesel convened in Omaha, Nebraska, for the 2025 Sustainable Fuels Summit. SFS’s nine breakout panels across the three-day conference explored various angles within the
by Katie Schroeder (SAF Magazine) A coalition in Minnesota is building the framework necessary to make the state a leader in the SAF industry across the board, developing logistics and supply chains, leveraging every possible feedstock and securing private and public support for
by April Wendling (Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI)) In collaboration with other Bioenergy Research Centers (BRCs), researchers at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) are developing industrially feasible techniques for second-generation biofuel production from oilcane,
(Axens) First of its kind 100% SAF unit based on Axens’ Vegan® technology now operational in Asia -- Axens has successfully started up 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) unit at site in Asia. The facility has the capacity to entirely convert 300
by Jason Miller (WTOP Federal News Network) The Small Business Innovation Research program expires on Sept. 30 and there is little agreement on what the future of the program will look like. -- The reauthorization of the Small Business Innovation Research program
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... “Inert. Non-flammable. Abundant. Heated to twelve hundred degrees by resistive coils, or by scavenging waste heat from processes already in motion. They hold fire for days, losing less than a tenth of a percent per
(Emvolon/Business Wire) Emvolon, Inc. (Emvolon), a Massachusetts-based innovator in renewable fuel and chemical production technology, and Freepoint Commodities LLC (Freepoint), a leading global commodities merchant, today announced their intention to enter into a long-term strategic collaboration to accelerate the production
(BTG Bioliquids/Business Wire) BTG Bioliquids BV (BTL), a Netherlands-based leader in fast pyrolysis technology, and NanosTech Technology & Innovations Ltd. (NanosTech), a Canada-based catalyst development and manufacturing company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deliver a fully integrated solution
(Velocys) Toyo Engineering Corporation (President and CEO: Eiji Hosoi, TOYO) has been selected by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) for its initiative, “Development of Production Technologies for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), etc.”. TOYO’s proposal, “Feasibility Study on
(LanzaTech) Revolutionary technology has potential to expand feedstock for HEFA pathway for SAF, while eliminating palm oil dependency across industries -- LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA) (“LanzaTech” or the “Company”), a leader in carbon management solutions, is proud to announce an innovative
(University of Basel) A research team from the University of Basel has developed a new molecule modeled on plant photosynthesis: under the influence of light, it stores two positive and two negative charges at the same time. The aim is to
(Aston University) Aston University research has shown the way forward for making renewable hydrogen and propane fuel gases from glycerol. An organic compound, glycerol is produced mainly from fats and oils and is often used in health and beauty products. With crude glycerol
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) Iowa State University is working with a U.S. Defense Department-backed organization to develop facilities that could make the university and its community a national destination for biobased product testing. BioMADE, a Manufacturing Innovation Institute focused on bioindustrial manufacturing and
by Hassan El Bari, Casimir Kalibe Fanezoune, et al (Journal of Analytic and Applied Pyrolysis) • Bio-oil has a higher energy density and easier storage and transportation. • Catalysts can allow lower activation energy and produce higher-grade fuels. • Zeolite-based catalysts deliver superior
(Industrial Crops and Products) • Development of a novel one-pot DES mediated pretreatment method that eliminates the need for a washing step. Investigation of enzyme kinetics to understand inhibition patterns at varying DES concentrations and biomass loading. Direct saccharification post-pretreatment minimizes uncompetitive inhibition,
by Sanae Habchi and Hassan El Bari (Bioresource Technology Reports) • PSHW and FW were co-digested with hydrochar added to improve methane production. The optimal YCH4 was observed for 15 g/L of hydrochar added, with 232 % improvement. C/N ratio, hydrochar added, and HRT were the modeling parameters selected. ANN
Nida Arshad, Elizabeth Jayex Panakkal, Aiya Chantarasiri, Peerapong Pornwongthong, Hassan El Bari, Widya Fatriasari, Prapakorn Tantayotai and Malinee Sriariyanun (Bioresource Technology Reports) A comprehensive overview of various DES formulations and their combinations is provided. The impact of reaction parameters on DES pretreatment efficiency is critically evaluated. The integration of intensification
(Bio Friends) On August 22nd, Biofriends Inc. (CEO WonJun Cho), a clean fuel and renewable energy production company, and Cheongmyeong Co., Ltd. (CEO MinSu Na), a leading K-biogas company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to build Korea's first commercial-scale biogas-based
(Expander Energy/Newswire) Expander Energy Inc. (“Expander”) and Rocky Mountain Clean Fuels Inc. (“Rocky Mountain”) are pleased to announce that a letter of intent has been signed to jointly form Wheatland Synfuels Inc. (“Wheatland”) and to acquire Rocky Mountain’s state-of-the-art Carseland Synthetic
(OCOchem/Business Wire) OCOchem, a rapidly scaling pioneer of CO2 electrolysis and conversion technologies, today (August 18, 2025) announced production partnership agreement with ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in innovative solutions from nature, to build a groundbreaking field demonstration plant using
by Kathrine Torday Gulden (NIBIO) NIBIO has contributed to developing a method for turning greenhouse gases like CO₂ or CO into biomethane – a renewable energy source. Using thin layers of microorganisms, so-called biofilms, greenhouse gases can be transformed into clean-burning fuel. Carbon-based
(Universal Fuel Technologies) Company's Flexiforming-produced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) advances toward commercial adoption; Acceptance validates proven technical capability and production scale required for Clearinghouse qualification; Milestone positions Unifuel as a credible pathway towards 100% drop-in SAF for commercial airline adoption As the global
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) I read earlier today an assertion that SAF costs seven times as much as jet fuel, and it reminds me the world is still pretty clueless about SAF’s progress. As if the U.S. Navy’s $2.18-per-gallon order with AltAir
by Paul Ticehurst (Johnson Matthey/Energy Connects) Relying on a single feedstock for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production is not a realistic option. The amount of SAF needed for the aviation sector to meet the growing number of mandates and targets globally
by Zhang Nannan (Chinese Academy of Sciences/TechXplore) A team of researchers led by Prof. Li Weiming from the Institute of Applied Ecology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a novel "coordinated engineering" approach to enhance biofuel production from brown
(Petrobras (Google Translation)) A tender has been announced for the first package of contracts for the unit to be installed at RPBC (Cubatão, SP) -- Petrobras has initiated the contracting process to build the first plant dedicated to the production of BioQAV (or SBC,
(Finnair) The pilot aims to establish a functioning ecosystem and value chain for synthetic fuel production in Finland. The EU’s sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) blending mandate creates an opportunity for Finland to become a significant producer of synthetic fuels in the
(Yokohama National University/Phys.Org) Centuries ago, alchemists worked furiously to convert the common metal lead to valuable gold. Today, chemists are repurposing discarded solar panels to create valuable organic compounds from carbon dioxide (CO2), a common greenhouse gas. Significantly reducing greenhouse gases in
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... “Holmes,” I began, rustling a dispatch from Humble, Texas, “it appears the professionals are of two minds. Some declare hydrogen should be burned or blended directly in boilers, furnaces and stacks. Others swear we ought
(CapCo2) With nearly 100 people in attendance, CapCO2 Solutions, AgriEnergy Innovations, and Methylennium Energy hosted an open house and project launch in Luverne, Minnesota on August 20th. The facility will be using the ethanol “waste” CO2 on-site to produce green methanol
by GiGi Wood (Business Record) What began as a way for farmers to add value to their unused crops in the 1990s is now part of a multibillion-dollar company scaling up research at Iowa State University. In 1996, farmers at the West
(UABIO) We would like to present an important and voluminous document, which was developed by a number of UABIO experts. In this analytical note, you will find all the necessary information about the production of advanced biomethane from ligno-cellulose materials. The purpose of
by Rahul Karmakar (The Hindu) A team of 10 scientists develops a catalyst from post-harvest mushroom waste for clean fuel production from a blend of oils READ MORE Related articles India: Team of researchers in Assam find fungal formula to produce clean fuel
by Cole Martin (Argus Media) The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) plans to award up to $7.8mn in grants to speed the deployment of innovative low-carbon fuels in the state. The funds — which come from New York's
by Andrew Snook (Canadian Biomass) This past November, Arbios Biotech, or “Arbios,” completed the construction and commissioning of its Chuntoh Ghuna bio-oil production facility located in Prince George. The plant is designed to be able to produce 50,000 barrels of bio-oil
(Circularity Fuels/Business Wire) Startup’s electric conversion technology can unlock billions of dollars in annual revenue for farmers while cost-effectively meeting airlines’ SAF needs -- Circularity Fuels today announced it has successfully converted biogas from a California Central Valley dairy farm into synthesis gas
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The assumption here is that formate is the right form for carbon’s next act. OCOchem’s Carbon FluX Electrolyzer promises to take ADM’s biogenic CO₂ in Decatur and, with nothing fancier than water and electrons, transform it into formate
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) SixRing unveils a patented, ambient pressure/temperature technology for biomass deconstruction, a newsworthy departure from energy-intensive methods. This innovative approach enables economic operation without subsidies, offers high yields, and reduces carbon intensity. A key advantage is flexible
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The ICARUS project, a €3.16M EU-funded initiative with global partners, focuses on scaling up sustainable aviation biofuels (SAF) through three pathways: biocrude oils (HTL), alcohols (ATJ), and syngas (FT). Innovations include optimizing yeast for direct isobutanol
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The evolving regulatory landscape, including global SAF mandates (e.g., India’s 1% by 2025, UK’s 10% by 2030), is driving SAF development. Key challenges are high cost (1.5-6x conventional fuel), scaling production, infrastructure, and sustainable feedstock. ICARUS
by Kurt Schuparra (Capitol Weekly) OPINION – Late last year, the California Air Resources Board updated the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), which aims to reduce the carbon intensity (i.e., greenhouse gas emissions) from the diesel fuel and gasoline sold
(Helsinki Times) UPM, Neste and St1 are advancing plans to produce renewable jet fuel from forest industry residues. The shift aims to meet growing EU requirements for sustainable aviation fuel, known as SAF. In Lappeenranta, UPM Biofuels is preparing to start commercial production
(Emvolon/Business Wire) Following the successful completion of a field demonstration, the new joint venture seeks to develop projects to generate up to 50K metric tons of green methanol annually by 2030 -- -Emvolon, an MIT spin-off that converts greenhouse gas emissions into
by Saurabh Sinha (Times of India/MSN) In a first for India, a refinery here has been certified to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Cotecna Inspection India Pvt Ltd has certified Indian Oil’s Panipat refinery to convert used cooking oil to “co-processed oil
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Brazil is emerging as a significant SAF producer, leveraging its abundant renewable resources through a strong government-university-industry synergy. The SENAI Innovation Institute for Renewable Energies (ISI-ER) is a key player, focusing on scaling up SAF production via Fischer-Tropsch (FT) synthesis and
by Joanna Plucinska, Joe Brock, Marleen Kaesebier and Paul Carsten (Reuters) ... But the refinery quietly ceased operations in April. And World Energy’s plans for a second plant in Houston have stalled amid a lack of commitment from the industry, according
(AgVault/Ethanol Producer Magazine) With little to no efficiency gains remaining in the ethanol production process, AgVault has developed a next generation fermentation technology solution designed to significantly improve the profitability of existing ethanol production facilities. Using low-cost carbohydrate production from existing
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) SAF is crucial for aviation decarbonization, needing >400 billion litres by 2050 (currently <1%). While HEFA is commercial, its feedstock is limited, thus all 11 ASTM-approved pathways must be pursued. Challenges include slow commercialization and feedstock logistics. Key
(Chemical Industry News) Toyo Engineering India successfully commissioned a green methanol plant with a daily production capacity of ten tons at NTPC’s Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station in Madhya Pradesh. The facility marks a major step forward in India’s green energy
by Mohan Gupta (Solar Quarter) The Indian Government has introduced a new initiative through the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy to support special pilot projects for green hydrogen. This step is part of the broader National Green Hydrogen Mission, which
Li Qiao (The Conversation) ... But these biofuels are harder to produce and more expensive, in part because the technologies are new, and in part because there are not yet logistics systems in place to collect, transport and process large quantities of source
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... That’s where the SAF sector is today: not just climbing but aligning, stabilizing its flight path, and making deliberate adjustments to reach net‑zero on schedule. The industry’s newest announcements — from XCF Global’s billion‑dollar build‑out to
(Asahi Kasei) Launching concerted effort for global licensing -- Diversified global manufacturer Asahi Kasei has successfully completed a demonstration trial of an innovative biogas purification system using zeolites in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. Begun in February 2025, the trial achieved biomethane production
(Clariant) Shanghai Electric’s biomass-to-green methanol plant in China, started up successfully using Clariant´s MegaMax™ methanol synthesis catalysts; The project’s success has now evolved into a strategic cooperation agreement between Clariant and Shanghai Electric to foster China´s energy transition; Goal of the partnership is
(University of Sheffield) The University of Sheffield has been awarded UK government funding to accelerate the production of sustainable aviation fuel and bring passengers a step closer to greener flights. The University of Sheffield is to lead a new £1.5 million UK
(GranBio/CISION) GranBio LLC, a pioneer in biochemicals and biofuels, announced today (July 31, 2025) the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc, the global leader in cellulose specialty products, to jointly explore the development of a
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... But step inside the real hydrogen economy, and it looks nothing like that. It’s jagged. It’s fractal. It’s a collection of breakthroughs, retreats, and strange alliances—exactly what you’d expect from an emerging system battling entropy, improvising
(SEDL/Bioenergy Times) Spray Engineering Devices Ltd. (SEDL), a clean-tech engineering firm specialising in thermal heat recovery and biomass utilisation, has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap aimed at transforming India’s sugar and ethanol sectors sustainably. The company showcased how dry biomass, including sugarcane
(Velocys) Proven Fischer-Tropsch technology removes SAF project roadblocks — Velocys, a leader in advanced synthetic fuels technology, today (June 24, 2025) announced the commercial launch of microFTL™, a modular Fischer-Tropsch (FT) technology package that simplifies plant design and reduces the cost of producing sustainable
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Japan, ENEOS Corporation and TOPPAN Holdings Co., Ltd. have decided to begin construction of a pilot plant within the Fuji Mill of Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd as part of a wastepaper bioethanol demonstration project being
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) They aren’t huddled over Enigma machines in a wartime hut — but today’s codebreakers are in refineries, labs, and government offices, puzzling out how to make Sustainable Aviation Fuel affordable, abundant, and everywhere. From hydrocracker hacks in
(Sulzer) SEDC Energy (SEDCE) is collaborating with Sulzer Chemtech to deploy its proprietary BioFlux technology at Sarawak’s upcoming Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) pilot plant. The facility will convert locally sourced HEFA (Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids) feedstocks – including algae oil,
(INA/Biobased Diesel Daily) For the first time in its history, Croatian oil company INA’s Rijeka refinery has produced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). As part of its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and align with European renewable energy regulations, INA has successfully
by Dylan Baddour (Inside Climate News) Now it (Graphitic Energy) hopes to turn a profit selling hydrogen, a clean burning fuel, and using the carbon soot to produce graphite, a critical mineral currently sourced primarily from China. “We are able to monetize
(Essar Energy Transition) £2.5 million Government funding to develop one of the largest advanced SAF production facilities in the UK, based at Essar Energy Transition’s Stanlow energy hub; The production facility plans to use methanol-to-jet technology to convert renewable e-methanol and bio-methanol
(Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) The First Offshore Production Plant for Synthetic Fuels Was Opened Under the H2Mare Hydrogen Lead Project Funded by the German Federal Government -- Off-grid, modular, and seaworthy: KIT (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) and partners intend to produce synthetic
(Anellotech) In a major advancement for chemical recycling and circular economy solutions, R Plus Japan (RPJ) and Anellotech, Inc. (Anellotech) announced that Plas-TCat, an innovative catalytic cracking technology that transforms mixed plastic waste directly into the base chemicals used to produce new
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Then comes the newcomer. A public company, no aliases, no shell games. XCF Global (NASDAQ: SAFX), the only pure-play SAF firm in the United States—and maybe the world—slides into its seat. A hush falls. The
(LanzaTech) Funding from Department for Transport to advance two commercial-scale plants in the UK -- LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA) (“LanzaTech” or the “Company”) a leader in carbon management solutions, announced it has received a grant of £6.4 million from the UK
(irliepaja.lv (Google translation)) The world's largest full-service aircraft leasing provider, Avia Solutions Group, together with its Latvian partners in the joint venture NorSAF, have launched an ambitious project - the largest sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant in Northern Europe will be
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), in partnership with the Algae Foundation and NREL, announced the grand champion and top four winning teams of the 2023 - 2025 U.S. Department of Energy AlgaePrize Competition! Launched in 2022 and in its
(Fuel Cells Works) -Shanghai Electric has reportedly produced its first batch of green hydrogen-based methanol at the 680MW Taonan plant in Jilin, marking a major milestone in China’s renewable fuel sector. -The demonstration phase integrates wind power and biomass gasification,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Green hydrogen stands at a crossroads—hailed as a linchpin of the low-carbon future, yet caught in a double bind between stunning technical progress and the stubborn realities of implementation. Shanghai Electric just delivered its first barrels
by Sonali Mukherjee (Outlook Planet) Georgia’s $200 Mn ethanol-to-jet fuel plant to start by September despite limited tax credits and high production costs -- LanzaJet announced that its factory, first one designed to make green jet fuel from ethanol is expected to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Consumer demand for biobased materials is strong, and innovation is rampant with first commercial products becoming more common. Chemicals and materials offer higher margins suitable for early-stage companies. However, the sector faces significant headwinds, including a
(XCF Global) XCF's New Rise Reno facility has produced SAF, renewable diesel, and renewable naphtha since February 2025 when the facility was commissioned; Deliveries of renewable fuels started in March 2025; Ramp-up process progressing during early months of commercial operation XCF Global, Inc. ("XCF")
(Avalon Energy Group/PR.com) Avalon selects BioFlux™ technology for its 100 KTA Sustainable Aviation Fuel project in Uruguay and secures global right to deploy BioFlux technology in SAF plants across Latin America, India, South Africa, Kenya, Eswatini, and the United States. Sulzer
by Qi Chen, Pete Rocha (LEC Partners/Biofuels Digest) From aviation to cement, industries reliant on fossil based-carbon need a sustainable substitute—not just to meet climate targets but to remain competitive. In these industries, decarbonization should not be the goal, but recarbonization with a
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) LanzaTech’s 3Q 2024 saw revenue of $9.9 million and a gross margin of 18%, with an Adjusted EBITDA Loss of $(27.1) million. Newsworthy strategic actions include launching Project Drake, a 30M gallon/year SAF facility, and a
by Daehwan Kim, Erica Correll, Elisha Kabongo, Soyeon Jeong, Chang Geun Yoo (IMR Press) Lignocellulosic materials, such as soybean hulls, possess a complex and recalcitrant structure that requires efficient pretreatment or enzymatic processing for effective conversion into valuable products. However, pretreatment processes
(HyOrc) HyOrc Corporation (OTC: ASPZ), a developer of patented hydrogen combustion and waste-to-fuel technologies, today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Start Lda, a Portugal-based liquid and gaseous fuels trading company, to develop a 25,000 ton per
(Firefly) Strategic funding supports Firefly Green Fuels’ mission to transform biosolids into next-generation sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) -- Firefly Green Fuels, a pioneering developer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) derived from biosolids, today announced a significant capital injection from Builders Vision, a
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Chemical Evolution, following a $100M+ exit, is focused on SixRing, a patented breakthrough in sustainable fuels. SixRing’s novel ambient temperature/pressure process delicately separates non-food biomass, leading to higher yields and better economics. With TRL 8 validation
(Biofuels International) The biodiesel sector has undergone significant market changes in recent years, leading to the emergence of new processing and technological solutions. In Europe, the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive III (RED III) is driving substantial change in the biodiesel sector, which
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Europe’s dual playbook—scaling the proven while seeding the radical—offers a lesson for everyone who cares about defossilization: sometimes the future arrives without trumpets. It slides under doors. It settles in the corners. It smells faintly of
(Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition) This award is given to an organization or an individual in the organization in recognition for advancing our sector, achievements in advancing science, assisting, and taking appropriate measures for initiating the production, manufacture, and commercialization of
(Finanças Verdes (Google translation)) British startup Bluemethane has installed its first production-scale methane capture unit in partnership with ReGenEarth at a biogas plant . -- The technology aims to recover residual methane present in the digestate or post-processing sludge from anaerobic digesters , which would normally be released
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation highlights the vast potential of 180-220 million tons of waste for energy, addressing rising disposal costs and significant GHG emissions. Key innovations include AMP Robotics’ AI-powered MSW sorting with 99% accuracy and improved MSW
(The Arabian Stories) The student company ‘Java Fuel’ at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Sohar, North Al Batinah Governorate, has successfully developed an innovative project in sustainable energy -- The student company has formulated a method to convert coffee
(Whitefox) On October 11, 2024, the commissioning of the Whitefox ICE® XL was successfully completed, marking a significant milestone for the US biofuels sector. Companies from across the ethanol industry gathered at Western Plains Energy in Oakley, Kansas to finalize the culmination of months of dedicated work to see the project through completion. Looking back, it’s humbling
(Axens) In a groundbreaking development, Axens, in collaboration with IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN) and SMS group, has successfully homologated the Carboverseo™ technology. This innovative reverse water-gas shift process, which converts CO2 into CO, is now live and ready to revolutionize the
(LanzaJet) Reuters Honors LanzaJet’s Pioneering Alcohol-to-Jet Technology, a Breakthrough Sustainable Aviation Fuel Solution -- LanzaJet, Inc., a leading next-gen fuels technology company and producer of sustainable fuels, today announced that it has been named the winner of the Accelerating Decarbonization award in the
(XCF Global/Access Newswire) Parties negotiating terms of definitive agreement; Agreement intended to launch New Rise Australia as a SAF and HVO platform driven by XCF's patent-pending site design and configuration; Agreement expected to include equity stake, license fees, and exclusive rights to the
(Sora Fuel) Future Energy Global (FEG), a pioneer in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market scaling, and Sora Fuel Corporation (Sora), a company producing SAF and other e‑fuels, have signed a Letter of Intent to negotiate an Offtake Agreement. The collaboration envisions FEG reserving offtake
(Open Access Government) Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden have made significant discoveries in the quest to produce green hydrogen efficiently using sunlight. The team has developed a triple-layered material that enhances the performance of water-splitting reactions, a crucial step in the
by Elaine Watson (Ag Funder News) While significant progress has been made in recent years to optimize microbial strains and drive efficiency in biomanufacturing, a disconnect between upstream and downstream work continues to hold back progress, claims Boston Bioprocess cofounder Dr. Michael Tai. Founded
(European Federation for Transport and Environment) The EU's Sustainable Transport Investment Plan is an opportunity to unlock the full potential of e-SAF - the greenest and most scalable sustainable aviation fuel. In doing so, it could also boost the EU’s industrial
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) company XCF Global Inc. announced that its Class A common stock began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol “SAFX” June 9. The announcement follows the June 6 closing
(Bioengineer) Research led by a team at BOKU University in Austria has unveiled a breakthrough in the extraction of valuable carbohydrates from plant biomass, which has potential implications for the biofuels and bioproducts industries. With the increasing global demand for sustainable
(Boeing/Canadian Biomass) Boeing will invest $17.48 million CAD to strengthen the energy security of Canada and bolster the country’s economic growth. The investments will promote the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and are part of Boeing’s Industrial and Technological Benefits
(Luxaviation) Luxaviation Signals Interest in Active Role in SAF-Dedicated Entity SAF Zero - SAF Zero, a Haffner Energy initiative, is gaining momentum: Luxaviation Group, a leading global operator in the business aviation sector, is exploring an active role in the new entity,
(Quadrise) Quadrise (AIM:QED), the technology company focused on the decarbonisation of shipping and heavy industry through deployment of low emission fuels and biofuels, announces the Company has signed a Joint Development Agreement ("JDA") with renewable fuel technology experts Alder Energy LLC. Alder Energy LLC, known as
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Topsoe, a leader in energy transition, highlights their G2L™ Biofuels technology, a novel and commercially ready pathway converting Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Leveraging industrially proven Fischer-Tropsch (FT) synthesis, this solution achieves
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) BioVeritas champions an “Unconstrained” approach to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), addressing the current limitations of HEFA feedstocks. Their novel strategy involves Directed Mixed-Culture Fermentation and Low-Energy Acid Recovery to produce Volatile Fatty Acids (VFAs), which are
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Jimmy Samartzis of LanzaJet spoke on building the new SAF industry. He highlighted the LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels (FPF) plant, their First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) facility. Mechanical completion occurred in May 2024, grand opening in August 2024. Despite
(Axens) GreenSinnergy GmbH, a company specialized in green project developments, and Axens, a global provider of technologies and services for the production of cleaner fuels, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
(University of Surry) A startup from the University of Surrey is one of just ten finalists shortlisted for the Manchester Prize – a UK government-backed award that supports AI solutions for the public good. BiofuelAI now has the chance to win
(Biofuels Digest) 400+ never previously released recorded presentations and programs -- On demand & free! Just pick and click! Popular programs such as The Wolfpack, Digest Connect, ReEnergize, The Dish, more ALBC releases than ever, and more! The 2025 ABLC Presentations Pavel Molchanov, SVP,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... This advanced biorefinery will convert forest thinnings into Sustainable Aviation Fuel and other renewable fuels. With more than five decades of experience in forestry and timber operations in East Texas, LP is expected to serve
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