by Lawrence Wen (Argus Media) Australian bioenergy developers Hazer and Continual Renewable Ventures (CRV) have partnered to assess opportunities for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel production in Australia. The firms plan to assess the viability of a 175mn litres/yr SAF
by Camila Souza Ramos (Valor International) Denmark’s Maersk, the world’s largest shipping company, has completed the first voyage of a ship powered 100% by ethanol. The operation took place in the first quarter and was “successful,” the company said in a statement
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Due diligence is critical for bioeconomy investments across all stages of development, scale-up, and commercialization to mitigate risks and avoid costly setbacks. Conducted by unbiased, independent third parties, it evaluates technical feasibility, intellectual property, and techno-economic
(Pertamina) Pertamina and LanzaTech signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop technology-based low-carbon energy solutions during the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston. The signing was carried out by Pertamina's Deputy President Director, Oki Muraza, and LanzaTech's Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer
(Sky Quarry/Access Newswire) Collaboration with Southern Energy Renewables and DevvStream Opens New Pathways at PR Spring and the Foreland Refinery -- Sky Quarry Inc. (NASDAQ:SKYQ) ("Sky Quarry" or the "Company"), an integrated energy and resource recovery company, today announced the execution of
by J. Richard Hess (Idaho National Laboratory) A new techno-economic analysis by Idaho National Laboratory (INL) demonstrated that, by using integrated landscape management (ILM) techniques, bioenergy stakeholders could produce biomass at costs 20% lower than previous assumptions.1 The efficiencies gained using ILM
(Eni) Eni and MSC Cruises have announced the completion of a test of the use of Enilive’s HVO (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil) diesel. This test confirmed the technical feasibility of using the biofuel in its pure form in the maritime sector to
(Anaergia/Business Wire) First Canadian approval for a US-based facility -- The Rhode Island Bioenergy Facility (“RIBF”), owned and operated by a subsidiary of Anaergia Inc. (“Anaergia” or the “Company”) (TSX: ANRG) (OTCQX: ANRGF), has received a temporary negative Carbon Intensity (“CI”) score
(Zawya) Facility designed to produce low-carbon fuel from local waste feedstocks -- Kenya Airways (NSE: KQ) and Rubis Energy Kenya, a subsidiary of Rubis Énergie, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop the first dedicated sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) refinery on
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Ecolomondo uses advanced thermal processing and pyrolysis technology to transform end-of-life scrap tires into valuable industrial resources, addressing the global challenge of over one billion discarded tires annually. Their proprietary process yields recovered carbon black, pyrolysis
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Technologies appearing under different names. Companies reorganizing, resurfacing, disappearing, returning. Strange capabilities emerging before the market fully understands what they are for. Fermentation seeking chemistry. Agricultural residues seeking infrastructure. Molecules searching for systems large enough
(University of Vaasa) A consortium led by the University of Vaasa has been awarded significant Horizon Europe funding for a major research and innovation project that moves long‑distance shipping closer to a zero‑carbon future. The H4PERION – Hydrogen FOR Performance
(Jet Zero) Jet Zero Australia Pty Ltd (Jet Zero) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the feasibility study for Project Mandala, representing a further milestone in the company’s Australian biorefinery development strategy following the advancement of its flagship Project
(Hapag-Lloyd) First collaboration between Hapag-Lloyd and Kuehne+Nagel on sustainable ocean freight using Sustainable Marine Fuels (SMF); Approx. 3,000 tonnes CO₂e emission reductions agreed as pilot volume for 2026; Around 1,000 tonnes of RED III compliant, waste based SMF utilized Hapag-Lloyd and Kuehne+Nagel are further
(LanzaTech) €500 Million Project Targets 79 000 Tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel and 9 000 Tonnes of Renewable Diesel Annually -- North Sea Port is delighted to announce that LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA) (“LanzaTech”), a member of the FLITE (Fuel via
by M. Uzair Shah and Nourredine Abdoulmoumine (University of Tennessee, Knoxville/Biofuels Digest) The hidden gap between modeled feasibility and real-world deployment — and how integrated decision-making can close it What looked feasible in pieces becomes fragile as a whole. That is the single
(FlyORO) The Singapore-rooted collaboration would connect Project Beacon’s first-of-a-kind next-generation SAF pathway with modular blending technology first launched in Singapore. KEY HIGHLIGHTS Non-binding MOU to jointly explore potential SAF supply-chain, blending and related activities in support of Project Beacon and future Aether SAF
by Todd Hubbs and Scott Irwin (Oklahoma State University and University of Illinois/farmdoc daily) On March 27, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final “Set 2” rule establishing Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)
(U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council) dLast week, U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) staff from its office in Beijing, China attended events during Shanghai Climate Week to explore collaborative opportunities between U.S. ethanol exporters and Chinese end-users and consumers. Last week,
(U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council) The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) recently participated in a pair of ethanol conferences in Singapore highlighting the fuel’s applications in aviation, maritime and on-road transportation. USGBC Deputy Regional Director for Southeast Asia & Oceania
by Peter Saunders (Pulp and Paper Canada) The government of Ontario has earmarked $5.5 million to help Greenwater Technology produce renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel using byproducts and underused wood at Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper. The cleantech company’s $15.5 million
(BDI) BDI-BioEnergy International and Ghent Renewables have successfully commissioned an industry-leading feedstock PreTreatment plant at North Sea Port in Ghent. The jointly realized facility marks a major milestone in advancing the processing of complex waste streams into high-quality raw feedstock for
(HAM Group) The company is completing the rollout announced at the end of 2025 and reinforcing its commitment to biomethane as a renewable solution for professional transport HAM Group announces that, during the month of May, its entire network of refuelling stations
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) BioMADE is tackling the critical shortage of U.S. pilot-scale biomanufacturing infrastructure to prevent domestic innovators from moving scale-up operations overseas. Supported by $208 million across 92 projects, the Department of Defense-backed institute is launching Phase I
(Ag-Grid Energy) Walmoore Ag-Grid Will Generate Electricity from Cow Manure and Food Waste and Export 1 MW Base Load 24/7 to PA Grid -- Walmoore Ag-Grid, Ag-Grid Energy’s first dairy farm digester project in Pennsylvania, is now in active development thanks to
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Carbon is top of mind for ethanol producers, in light of moving markets and lucrative incentives to lower CI scores. While some producers have engaged in reuse contracts for decades, others are just starting their
by Gary Howard (Seatrade Maritime News) Feeder operator to take up to 15,000 tonnes of bio-methanol from PuriFire Energy and explore potential new port-based bio-methanol production facilities. -- X-Press feeders announced the signing of a letter of intent (LOI) with UK-based clean
(Wärtsilä) Technology group Wärtsilä has joined H4PERION, an EU-funded Horizon Europe project led by the University of Vaasa in Finland, to help accelerate the transition to zero-carbon long-distance shipping. The four-year project will develop and demonstrate solutions to improve engine efficiency
by Leon Stille (OilPrice.com) Updated mass balance rules from International Sustainability and Carbon Certification are tightening how biomethane is traded; Biomethane is becoming central to Europe’s renewable fuels system; The impact is financial as much as regulatory—projects and trading structures must be robust and
(Fratelli Cosulich) Just two months after the launch of the first vessel in this new series, Lucia Cosulich took to the water on 2 May 2026, marking another step forward in Fratelli Cosulich’s Marine Energy Unit commitment to alternative marine fuels
(Chemical Industry Digest) A plant long regarded as one of the world’s “top 100 invasive species” could soon power India’s green shipping ambitions. Prosopis juliflora, a hardy shrub that has choked biodiversity across Kutch’s Banni grasslands for decades, is set to
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Denmark-based biosolutions company Novonesis on May 5 reported 7% organic sales growth for the first quarter. Sales growth was supported by increased demand from first- and second-generation ethanol producers. Sales to the biodiesel industry also
(Bayer) Collaboration to commercialize camelina for producing renewable diesel (RD) and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF); bp will bring expertise in fuel and refining, Bayer its expertise in seed technology and extensive farmer customer base; Camelina brings added value as intermediate crop, rotational
(EcoCeres) EcoCeres signed an Investment Letter of Intent with the Dongguan Municipal People's Government to establish the first complete SAF supply chain in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Dongguan
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Molecule Group is rallying support for the COP31 “Belém 4X” pledge to quadruple sustainable fuel use by 2035. A major newsworthy hurdle is the lack of endorsement from key economies, notably the U.S. and China.
by Seth Clevenger (Transport Topics) Renewable Diesel, Biodiesel, Renewable Natural Gas Offer Sustainability Gains With Minimal Disruption, Industry Leaders Say at ACT Expo -- Renewable fuels are gaining momentum as viable alternatives to diesel in the trucking industry by improving environmental sustainability
by Danielle Anderson (Christianson PLLP/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Most fuel producers are now familiar with the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, which provides a significant financial incentive for facilities able to achieve a carbon intensity (CI) score below 50 kg
by Nibal Zgheib (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) EBRD signs framework with Jordanian ministries and NEPCO to support renewables, battery storage and grid modernisation; Framework will strengthen the energy sector through reforms to improve NEPCO’s resilience and financial sustainability; Agreement will advance
(U.S. Grains & Bioproducts Council) Last week, the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) and Sanyang Motor (SYM), in partnership with the Tmabun Association, launched the Bioethanol Mobility Initiative to support indigenous communities in Taichung’s mountainous region and test the efficiency
(U.S. Grains & Bioproducts Council) Around the world, an estimated 2.8 billion people cook with toxic fuels like wood, dung and charcoal that can cause respiratory illnesses, heart problems and other complications at an annual cost of three million deaths annually. Greenhouse
by Lu Yen-tzu and Lee Hsin-Yin (CNA/Focus Taiwan) Taiwan Sugar Corp. on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Grains & Bioproducts Council to deepen cooperation on bioethanol production and expand its use in transportation fuels. Under the agreement, Taiwan
by Melanie Wedgbury (Sustainable Biomass Program) The Sustainable Biomass Program (SBP) has today published v2.1 of the SBP Standards, reinforcing sustainability safeguards, improving audit consistency, and strengthening alignment with the EU Renewable Energy Directive (REDIII), whilst maintaining the scheme’s established risk‑based
(Shenyang Agricultural University/EurekAlert!) Use of defatted cottonseed-derived biochar for biodiesel production: a closed-loop approach -- A study reveals how cottonseed waste can be transformed into clean energy, offering a promising path toward a self-sustaining and fossil fuel-free cotton industry. Researchers have developed an
(Moeve) Moeve’s energy expertise is complemented by Accenture’s global capabilities across industries and technologies; This agreement reflects the progress of “Moeve decarbonize” a comprehensive portfolio of solutions to support industrial customers in planning and executing their decarbonization efforts Moeve is teaming up with
(Chimbusco Pan Nation (Google translation)) China Gas Holdings Limited (CGN) is pleased to announce another significant milestone in the field of sustainable marine fuel supply, successfully completing the largest single B100 marine biodiesel bunkering operation in China. On May 2,
by Sam A. Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics Ltd./Biofuels Digest) Despite recent announcements whereby the EPA will no longer consider CO2 a hazardous gas; the end result from this is devastating to the environment, our economy, and our lives. On the other hand,
(The Connexion) Conversion kits are available at a leading supermarket from €690 -- An offer by supermarket giant E.Leclerc to install ethanol conversion kits from €690 -around €100 cheaper than most competitors - is likely to attract renewed interest as petrol prices
(Korea Herald) Biofuel firm's Vietnam foothold sets stage for sustainable aviation fuel opportunity -- The future of aviation fuel may turn less on how it is produced than on how its raw materials are collected, according to ReFeed CEO Lee Chung-ho. The company
by Scott Neuman and Katia Riddle (NPR) The White House abruptly dismissed the entire board overseeing the National Science Foundation, informing each of its 22 seated members in a terse email on Friday (April 24, 2026) that they had been "terminated, effective
by Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton (Bergeson & Campbell) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on April 7, 2026, the creation of the USDA Guidance Portal, an online searchable, indexed database that contains guidance documents issued by USDA and
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Graham Noyes provided a crucial regulatory and market update focusing on Section 45Z tax credits. The most newsworthy information is the publicly disclosed pricing data for 45Z Production Tax Credits (PTCs). Noyes revealed that 45Z PTCs
(Romania Ministry of Energy) The Ministry of Energy has put out for public consultation the State Aid Scheme to support investments in biofuel production, with an estimated total budget of 500 million euros, financed by the Modernization Fund, under Key Programme
by Eliane Silva (Globo Rural — Ribeirão Preto/Valor International) ... At Agrishow in Ribeirão Preto (São Paulo)—Latin America’s largest agricultural technology fair—some of the industry’s leading manufacturers presented ethanol engine projects currently under development. ... Although visitors can already see these innovations, the
(Fastmarkets) Fastmarkets is expanding its renewable fuels coverage with the launch of new European HVO price assessments for four different product categories: HVO (Crop), HVO (UCO), HVO (Tallow) and HVO (POME), effective Thursday April 30, 2026. The European Union latest iteration of
(Manufacturing Today) GPS Renewables has begun construction of India’s first Ethanol-to-Jet Sustainable Aviation Fuel plant at NTPC’s Green Hydrogen Hub in Andhra Pradesh. The project aims to turn ethanol into clean jet fuel, marking a major step towards low-carbon aviation and
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Castlerock Biofuels, co-founded by Castlerock Green Energy, announced a significant strategic collaboration with Ensyn Corporation. The most newsworthy aspect of the presentation is Castlerock Biofuels securing exclusive rights to utilize Ensyn’s groundbreaking Rapid Thermal Processing (RTP®)
by Kellan Heavican (Brownfield Ag News) ... John Bode, president and CEO of the Corn Refiners Associations, says farmers and the ethanol industry will play in the sector. “Just about anything that can be done with petrochemicals or plastics, can be
by Oliver Griffin (Reuters) Brazilian researchers at the Maua Institute of Technology will begin tests to investigate the viability of raising the blend of biodiesel in diesel to 20% in May, Renato Romio, manager of the institute's vehicles division, said on
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) BTG Bioliquids presented its mature, commercial-ready fast pyrolysis technology, which converts non-food biomass residues into second-generation (2G) advanced biofuels. The most newsworthy aspect is their highly standardized, modular plant design that practically eliminates scale-up risks. Following
(Safety4Sea) A new 3,370 TEU feeder vessel concept developed by Seaspan Corporation, Technolog, and Lloyd’s Register is designed to operate on LNG from the outset while allowing conversion to ammonia propulsion within just four weeks in dry dock. The design has received
(Yangtze Daily/China Government Website/Hubei Provincial Government Website) The vessel uses hydrogen as fuel, providing power comparable to traditional diesel-powered ships, but emitting only water vapor, achieving zero-carbon power. On April 24th, the 2026 Hydrogen Energy Cooperation Conference and Hydrogen Energy Exhibition
(Manifold Times) “TANGIER MAERSK” was bunkered with 2,000 metric tonnes of methanol by tank barge “KIRBY 29067” at the port. -- Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller – Maersk’s (Maersk) container vessel recently completed the first ship-to-ship methanol bunkering at the Port of
(Cargill) New facility strengthens domestic processing capacity and connects growers to global food and renewable fuel markets -- Cargill’s canola processing facility in Regina, Saskatchewan is now operational, strengthening market access for Western Canadian farmers and helping meet growing global demand for
Our Concern for the Earth Doesn't End on April 22, Earth Day. Advanced Biofuels USA, a nonprofit educational organization provides daily updates to our FREE online library with information about sustainable, renewable fuels in the US and around the world. In
by Sagar Patel (Rush Lane) Soon after the Government of India released draft rules to introduce higher ethanol blends like E85 and E100, a new development has emerged from Chennai. A test mule of Royal Enfield Classic 350 has been spotted on
(National Research Council of Science and Technology/Phys.Org) ... A research team has developed a high-efficiency electrochemical system that simultaneously produces hydrogen and value-added chemicals using glycerol, a low-cost, abundant byproduct of biodiesel production. The findings are published in Joule. ... The study is significant in
(Restaurant Technologies) Industry leading kitchen automation company helped convert almost 400 million pounds of UCO to renewable diesel or biodiesel in 2025 Restaurant Technologies, Inc. (RTI) delivered almost 720 million pounds of fresh cooking oil and exceeded its own record by recycling
(BASF) BASF and Nutrien Ltd. announced today (April 28, 2026) a strategic collaboration designed to make it easier for farmers to participate in low-carbon intensity biofuel programs, including those supported under the Clean Fuel Production Credit (Section 45Z). BASF and Nutrien Ltd.® announced
(Sasol) Sasol has reached a major milestone in South Africa’s energy and industrial transition, with Natref becoming the first refinery in Africa to achieve product sustainability certification for key fuels production pathways, alongside certified sustainable chemicals production at Secunda Operations. The
by Pallab Bhattacharyya/Aasha Khosa (AWAZ/The Voice) ... In this crucible, biofuels, renewable gases, green hydrogen, and low-carbon fertilisers have shifted from niche environmental tools to strategic imperatives for energy sovereignty and climate resilience. India, with its vast agricultural diversity, abundant solar and
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) Why emerging hydrogen engine programs and a growing industrial ecosystem expose the risks of regulating drivetrains instead of emissions outcomes For much of the past decade, transport policy has been guided by a simplifying assumption: achieving
(OPAL Fuels) OPAL Fuels (Nasdaq: OPAL) announced that it has entered into a master agreement establishing a framework to monetize $100 million of Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credits over the next several years. The first closing is anticipated to take place in
(Fibenol) Two innovative Estonian technology companies, Fibenol and UP Catalyst, are expanding their collaboration to develop lignin-derived hard carbon and high-surface-area activated carbon for energy storage applications, including sodium-ion batteries and supercapacitors. Building on joint research that began in 2022, the two
(Johnson Matthey) JM’s methanol technology selected by Guangdong Liquid Sunshine in the Guangxi Province; The project is among the first wave of commercial projects in the wider industry designed to support early adopters decarbonising maritime fuel; This project represents the JM Catalyst Technologies’
by Ole Frej Alkilde and Lars Jørgensen (Topsoe/Biofuels Digest) Growth in renewable fuels is offering refineries and new entrant producers opportunities with significant potential. Incentivization, mandates and regulations, from the EU’s ReFuelEU Aviation regulations to the US Renewable Fuel Standard developments, are
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... For years, the global answer has been to climb the carbon ladder—to build back up toward familiarity. Renewable diesel. Sustainable aviation fuel. Drop-in molecules designed to preserve the structure of the system even as they
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) GBA negotiates SAF corridors for standardization; Methanol emerges as near-term marine fuel solution; 2G ethanol shifts focus from road to SAF feedstock The Global Biofuels Alliance is in active negotiations with the governments across the world to establish a sustainable
by Andrew Snook (Canadian Biomass) While the Province of B.C. has expressed desire to expand its renewable gas production capacity, one roadblock to its production has always been the time it takes to convert organic waste into biogas. However, Vancouver-based Vertogen
by Mahfuzulloh Al Murtadho (Tempo English) Production readiness of the Bobibos biofuel in Timor Leste has reached 70 percent. Bobibos (an abbreviation for Bahan Bakar Original Buatan Indonesia, Bos! which means 'Original Indonesian Fuel, Boss!') is claimed to be an alternative fuel with a high octane value of
by Susan Reidy (World-Grain.com) The US Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) leadership recently met with representatives in Portugal and the UK to improve US ethanol’s market presence. Stephanie Larson and USGBC ethanol sector members met with public and private representatives in Portugal
(Wärtsilä) Technology group Wärtsilä announces that its 4‑stroke engine solution for ammonia fuel now offers a higher power rating. As part of the company’s ongoing development of ammonia‑fuelled engine solutions, the upgrade to the Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia engine raises output to
(Topsoe) o Energy solutions company Abundia Global Impact Group has selected Topsoe’s HydroFlex® technology for the production of renewable fuels based on plastic waste at their three planned North American facilities. o The first of the three facilities will be located
by Connor Jack (Gasworld) Linde subsidiary White Martins has brought a 5MW green hydrogen plant online, adjacent to an industrial gas facility in Brazil. The pressurised alkaline electrolyser facility in Jacareí, São Paulo, will supply green hydrogen for a local glass manufacturer
(Fuel Cells Works) Hydrogen Utopia International PLC (LSE: HUI), a pioneering company transforming non-recyclable waste plastic into hydrogen, clean fuels and advanced materials, and which holds exclusive rights to the InEnTec PEM melter system in the MENA region, is pleased to
by James Bruggers (Inside Climate News) Freepoint Eco-Systems seeks to become a major player in so-called “chemical recycling.” Some residents and environmental advocates are fighting back. -- The Freepoint Eco-Systems plant near Hebron, Ohio, fired up its processing kilns for the first
by Jorge Willian Ferreira Gonçalves* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The growing international synergy to mitigate aviation emissions over the last decade, particularly through the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), underscores the
by Megan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In China, SeeTaoE reports China’s first 500,000-ton wind-solar-hydrogen-biomass green alcohol oil demonstration project began construction in Kangping County, Shenyang. It couples wind and solar electrolysis with biomass gasification, using intelligent millisecond-level scheduling to stabilize intermittent renewables into
(TECNALIA (Google Translation)) • The multichannel reactor has already been successfully tested in a pilot plant using real biogas from a wastewater treatment plant, demonstrating that the technology works under near-industrial conditions. This technology, adaptable to any industrial installation, positions TECNALIA as one
(ReFuels) ReFuels N.V. (ticker: REFL), one of Europe’s leading suppliers of renewable biomethane (Bio-CNG) for decarbonising heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), has through CNG Fuels signed a long-term agreement with Marks & Spencer (M&S) to provide Mobile Refuelling Stations (MRS) at UK
(Wilson, Sons) Refueling with Be8 BeVant® has the potential to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 99% compared to marine diesel -- With the goal of decarbonizing company operations, Wilson Sons initiated a pioneering biofuel test on tugboats this Friday (April
(Anaergia Technologies/Business Wire) Anaergia’s fourth technology deployment with Vanguard Renewable -- Anaergia Inc. (“Anaergia” or the “Company”) (TSX: ANRG; OTCQX: ANRGF), through its subsidiary Anaergia Technologies LLC (“Anaergia Technologies”), has signed an C$8 million contract with Vanguard Renewables for a follow-up deployment
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office (AFFO), formerly known as the Bioenergy Technologies Office, and the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) are launching the 2026 Waste to Energy and Materials Technical Assistance
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... This week, the U.S. Department of Energy opened a frontier of its own. The newly renamed Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office—formerly the Bioenergy Technologies Office—has launched the 2026 Waste-to-Energy and Materials Technical Assistance Program, with
(Biofuels International) VEMA, NavoiyAzot, LanzaTech and LanzaJet have signed an agreement to jointly develop Uzbekistan’s first integrated high-tech complex for the co-production of ethanol and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The project will be executed in two stages: first, converting off-gases into ethanol,
(Biofuels International) Be8 is seeking to expand into the European market with a fuel positioned for immediate use in transport and industry. The company will exhibit at the Brazil Pavilion at the Hannover Messe 2026 event from April 20–24, where a Mercedes-Benz
(Queensland Government) • The Crisafulli Government is investing $25 million to produce renewable diesel at Ampol’s Lytton refinery, boosting Queensland’s fuel security and sovereign capability. Marks the first sustainable domestic production of second-generation low carbon liquid fuels in Australia. Project declared a Prescribed
(RINA) SRC’s Methanol Superstorage paves the way for wider methanol adoption in ship fuel systems with enhanced safety and efficiency -- Methanol is rapidly gaining traction as a next-generation marine fuel, particularly in light of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Net Zero ambition
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Aemetis provided an update on its rapidly expanding dairy Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) operations. The most newsworthy milestone is the completion of 12 digesters across 15 dairies, connected by 36 miles of pipeline, with a total
(Jiangsu Marine Safety Administration (Google Translation)) Nantong Maritime Safety Administration provided full escort for the world's first 24,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel container ship during its shifting and outfitting process. On April 21, under the maintenance and support of the Nantong Maritime Safety
by Song Hyun-soo (Busan (Google Translation)) ... The Korea Marine Equipment Research Institute (KOMERI, President Bae Jeong-cheol) announced on the 20th (April) that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the development and demonstration of hydrogen fuel cell ships with Hanwha Aerospace,
(VNA/Vietnam Plus) Vietnam is racing ahead with its energy transition by developing eco-friendly fuels like sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and sustainable marine fuel oil (SMFO), which supposedly cut CO₂ emissions by as much as 80%. The whole push lines up perfectly with
by Steve White (Rural Radio/KNEB) First in the nation with a carbon capture pipeline connecting ethanol plants… Nebraska now states steps to build on that. The governor has signed a bill updating the structure and funding of Nebraska Ethanol Board. Executive Director Ben
(Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore) The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Port of Los Angeles (POLA), and Port of Long Beach (POLB), with the support of C40 Cities[1], have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the Green
(Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha) Advancing Decarbonized Fuel Supply Business at the World’s Largest Bunkering Ports -- NYK Bulkship (Asia) Pte. Ltd. (“NYK Line”), Golden Island Pte. Ltd. (“Golden Island”), and Yara Clean Ammonia Norge AS (“Yara Clean Ammonia”) have concluded a non-binding
(Praj Industries/Financial Express) Praj Industries launches advanced precision fermentation lab in Pune to drive AI-led biomanufacturing, low-carbon solutions and biotech innovation in India. Praj Industries sets up AI-enabled fermentation lab in Pune to accelerate biomanufacturing, support biotech innovation and advance low-carbon industrial
(Carbon 180) As the carbon removal field continues to grow, so does the imperative to design safe, beneficial projects and programs that serve our communities, ecosystems, and climate. This need led us to create the Community-Informed, Open Access, Reviewed, and
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels Alliance America welcomes the approval of the latest revision to ASTM D396, the standard specification for fuel oils, which now includes new grades for biodiesel blends containing 21% to 50% biodiesel by volume (B21-B50). The
(Pearson Fuels) Pearson Fuels reached a milestone this week, delivering E85 to its 500th station. “We are excited to achieve number 500 and expand access to E85 across California,” said Doug Vind, managing member of Pearson Fuels. “With some retail gasoline above
(NGO Energy Vision/PR Newswire) The case for adopting lower-carbon alternative maritime shipping fuels is strong and getting stronger, according to a report released today by the NGO Energy Vision: The Future of Shipping: Cleaner Fuel Options for the Maritime Sector. Low-carbon alternatives cost
(Boeing) Exploring how e-SAF can strengthen Europe’s energy resilience -- Boeing and Norsk e-Fuel are expanding their strategic collaboration to accelerate the production of synthetic aviation fuel, or e-SAF, and strengthen Europe's energy resilience. The joint industrial initiative will explore how synthetic
(Verso Energy) ReSTart, an industrial project for the production of sustainable synthetic aviation fuels (e-SAF) developed by VERSO ENERGY and carried out in consortium with RAYONIER A.M. (RYAM) under the Innovation Fund, is one of the three e-SAF projects selected under
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA has approved a fuel pathway filed by Summit Next Gen LLC for the production of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from undenatured sugarcane ethanol. The pathway was approved on Jan.
(Haffner Energy) Haffner Energy welcomes the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 16 April 2026 between the Government of Maharashtra, India, JW Global Group, and The Seed Consortium Partners. This MoU represents approximately €15 billion (Rs 1,65,000 crore) in
(Kent) Kent, a leading global engineering and project delivery company at the forefront of the energy transition, has been awarded a contract by MorGen Energy to deliver Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCm) services for their West Wales 20MW green hydrogen
(Nippon Biofuel) Nippon Biofuel Co., Ltd. (“NBF”) announces that it has been selected for a large-scale demonstration project under the “FY2024 Supplementary Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Program (Large-Scale Demonstration, Non-ASEAN Countries, Second Call)” implemented by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and
(Perpetual Next) Perpetual Next has engaged Global Location Strategies (GLS) to support the next phase of its U.S. development strategy for biomethanol and torrefaction projects. Under the agreed scope, GLS will assess candidate locations and prepare a final site selection report covering
By Nachiket Tekawade (Engine) Nippon biofuel has been selected for a Japanese government-backed project to build a production and supply model for jatropha-based marine biofuel from Africa to Asia. -- The company said that the Japanese government will invest around 7 billion
(Nirova/PR Newswire) Re-launch and expanded service offering fueled by strategic seed-stage investment -- Valkyrie Analytics, Inc., a US-based analytics company specializing in real-time monitoring and optimization of anaerobic digesters, has received a $3 million seed stage investment from a strategic investor. This
(Bernama/The Straits Times) Malaysia currently has 19 biodiesel production plants based on rubber waste, with a monthly capacity of approximately 1.5 million litres. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said, as such, biodiesels have the potential to become a
(Bioenergy International) In Indonesia, Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE), a sub-holding of state-owned energy major PT Pertamina, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CRecTech Pte Ltd (CRecTech) on exploring the development of a pilot
(Lomar Shipping) Climate technology company Bennu Climate and maritime innovation venture catalyst lomarlabs have launched the first extended at-sea trial of a system designed to remove methane during normal ship operations. The 12-month pilot on a Lomar supramax (57,000-dwt) bulk carrier will test Bennu’s compact device that permanently
(U.K. Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, The Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP and The Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP) Major hydrogen project to create over 400 new jobs in technology that uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Verbio is pioneering “green solutions” by converting rapeseed methyl ester into high-value renewable molecules via ethenolysis. Their new plant in Bitterfeld, Germany, is slated for 2026 production, targeting an annual output of 17,000 tonnes of 1-Decene
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) As Minnesotans continue to face increasing prices at the pump, the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) launched a campaign in the Twin Cities metro area yesterday to help consumers save at the pump with Unleaded 88. To kick off
(Rolls-Royce) Rolls-Royce operating key mtu engine test benches in Germany using hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) instead of fossil diesel; CO2 emissions reduced by 3,200 tonnes by end 2025; HVO burns cleaner: over 40% less soot, up to 8% fewer nitrogen oxides; mtu engines already power
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Spero Renewables, led by a team with deep-tech scale-up expertise, introduced its proprietary SPERLU™ technology. The most newsworthy aspect of their presentation is their strategy for breaking the industry’s “Lignin Ceiling”. Traditionally, during cellulosic biomass pretreatment
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... To prevent catastrophic fires and maintain ecological balance, forests must be actively managed—clearing underbrush, residues, and low-grade woody material. These thinnings are not optional byproducts; they are structural necessities of a healthy system. But they
by John May (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Executive Summary: The global maritime industry stands at an inflection point. Responsible for approximately 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions — equivalent to the total annual output of Japan — international shipping faces unprecedented regulatory,
by Ciarán Daly (Co-op News) UK grain co-op Openfield is running trials of a biofuel-powered lorry as it seeks ways to cut its climate emissions. -- One of Britain’s largest agricultural co-operatives with around 4,000 farmer members, Openfield is working with Scania and CNG Fuels
(Plains Producer) A new report has highlighted the key role canola could play as a biofuel in future energy transition and fuel security for Australia. The report, ‘Fuelling the future: How the new biofuel demand wave could reshape Australia’s canola sector’, by
by Mucahithan Avcioglu and Gokhan Ergocun (Anadolu Agency) New framework aims to finance crude, fuel procurement, expand stockpiling systems, and strengthen Asian supply chains amid Hormuz disruption Japan launched a new regional energy security initiative on Wednesday (April 15, 2026) and pledged around
by Marie Olczak (EconStor/The Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, Oxford) Key takeaways • European biogas and biomethane production has experienced robust growth but remains dependent on policy support. Production increased by 34 per cent between 2015 and 2024, reaching 232 TWh or
(DHL Group) The new five‑year agreement, together with a previous 2025 renewal, will enable approximately 240 million liters of SAF uplifted at London Heathrow Airport and reduce the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of DHL Express cargo transported on British Airways flights. Five-year
(Hong Kong Transport and Logistics Bureau) Led by the Transport and Logistics Bureau and in collaboration with the Maritime Just Transition Task Force of the United Nations Global Compact, with the Hong Kong Shipowners Association and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, the Maritime Safety Administration has issued an operational safety guide for ship-to-ship methanol bunkering, establishing detailed protocols as the alternative fuel gains ground in commercial shipping. The guidelines cover pre-operation compatibility checks, nitrogen inerting before
(EXMAR) EXMAR marks a landmark milestone with the namings of the world’s first ocean-going ammonia dual fuel mid-size gas carriers (MGC), the culmination of a joint development program initiated more than three and a half years ago with HD Hyundai. The 46,000
(Lloyd's Register) LNG remains the most mature and immediately deployable alternative fuel available to the cruise sector as global and regional emissions rules tighten. -- Lloyd’s Register (LR) has published the latest report in its award-winning Fuel for Thought research series, examining the role of liquefied
(Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV)) A new report by Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore details the regulatory landscape as Member States work to integrate the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive (Directive 2023/2413) into national law. -- Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV),
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a permit for Marquis Carbon Injection LLC to inject and store carbon dioxide underground at its proposed injection well in Putnam County, Illinois. “Following a thorough, science-based technical review and extensive public
by Sylvain Riba and James Cron (Geostock Sandia/Carbon Capture Magazine) As momentum accelerates across the U.S. for large-scale carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), Class VI wells have emerged as the regulatory backbone enabling long-term, verifiable storage of CO2 in deep saline
by Tom Bryan (Carbon Capture Magazine) The latest edition of Ethanol Producer Magazine’s U.S. & Canada Fuel Ethanol Plant Map includes comprehensive data on carbon capture, utilization and sequestration (CCUS)—an umbrella term that encompasses all types of biogenic CO2 capture from
(Publico.PT (Google translation)) The study, which is expected to be completed within 120 days, will be conducted by the National Laboratory of Energy and Geology (LNEG), in conjunction with the Mining Development Company (EDM). The government has decided to proceed with a
(SUBLIME Energie/Canadian Biomass Magazine) SUBLIME Energie has inaugurated in Plélo (Côtes-d’Armor, Brittany, France) its demonstrator “Charlie,” the world’s first system capable of liquefying biogas directly on the farm. For the first time, on-farm anaerobic digestion can produce a renewable fuel without
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., PT Hasnur Group Indonesia, Hanwa Co., Ltd., NH Foods Ltd., Four Pride Management Pte. Ltd., and SPIL Ventures (their respective presidents and headquarters are listed below) today announced the formation of a consortium to
(Honeywell) Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today (April 14, 2026) announced that Petrobras has selected Honeywell UOP’s Ethanol-to-Jet (ETJ) process technology for project development at its REPLAN refinery in São Paulo, Brazil. Once approved, the project will deliver up to 10,000 barrels per
(U.S. Department of Energy Energy Information Administration) Motor gasoline in the United States is a blend of hydrocarbons and chemicals, with specific formulas varying by region and season. To meet federal air quality standards, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state
(Infinium/eFuels SEA/PR Newswire) eFuels SEA, Ltd. today (April 10, 2026) announced its launch as a new development platform dedicated to advancing electrofuel, also referred to as eFuel, projects throughout Southeast Asia. The company will utilize Infinium's ultra-low carbon eFuels technology to
(HAMR Energy) HAMR Energy’s Nationally Significant Fuel Projects Selected for Australian Government’s Investor Front Door Pilot. Leading low-carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) company HAMR Energy has been selected as one of the four projects in the Australian Government’s ‘Investor Front Door’ pilot
by Matthew Edwards (International Business Times) Alkagesta has today (April 10, 2026) announced a new 5-year offtake agreement to purchase waste biofuel feedstocks from Malta and Italy. The contract will see the company source around 17 million litres over the lifetime
(Advanced Biofuels Canada/EIN Presswire) Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) is pleased to welcome eight member organizations representing key sectors of the low-carbon fuels value chain. Their addition strengthens the association’s ability to advocate for stability, growth, and a competitive Canadian low-carbon fuels
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