(OVM Petrom) A ~7 MW photovoltaic park will be developed within the refinery for internal power consumption; The project will support the refinery decarbonization initiatives, including green hydrogen production for the future SAF/HVO unit; The project is co‑financed through the Modernisation
(Sustainability Online) Commodities giant Cargill has announce that its first green methanol dual-fuel dry bulk vessel has commenced operations, the first of a new fleet of ships chartered by the firm as it seeks to reduce maritime emissions and test alternative fuel options. The vessel, Brave
(Methanol Institute) MtJ is positioned to help scale SAF faster and at lower cost with standard approval expected by 2026–27 and nearly 2 Mt of capacity already in development. Methanol-to-Jet (MtJ) could become a major contributor to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), according
by Michael Torregrossa (Gaz Mobilite) The government published its third Multiannual Energy Program (PPE 3) on Thursday, February 12th. This highly anticipated document covers the period from 2023 to 2035 and outlines the trajectories of various French energy sectors, including
(Higher Education Press/EurekAlert!) The purification of bioethanol from fermentation broths is a critical step in renewable fuel production. Pervaporation has emerged as a sustainable and highly efficient method for bioethanol extraction. In this process, mixed matrix membranes containing specialized nanofillers can selectively
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This report forecasts a critical capacity gap in the EU, where 2030 demand for advanced biofuels could reach 40 Mtoe against a committed capacity of only 27 Mtoe. While biomass potential is sufficient, lipid feedstocks face
by Sam Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics, Ltd/Biofuels Digest) ... On the other hand, the best US industry can do, is to make a truly concerted effort to reduce carbon emissions. A few ways are found in this article; or at the least
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) California Ethanol + Power’s Sugar Valley Energy project — 160 acres of integrated biorefinery ambition — wants to turn sugarcane into 73 million gallons of low-carbon ethanol, 771 million cubic feet of renewable natural gas, and
by Ellie Borst (Politico Pro Greenwire) The petrochemical giant, which opened a new advanced recycling unit, is re-upping pressure for "supportive" policies on the controversial technologies. -- Exxon Mobil is re-upping the pressure on lawmakers and EPA to adopt friendlier policies regulating
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) As D3 RIN generation from in situ corn kernel fiber cellulosic ethanol production continues to increase, producers need to be aware of what may follow: U.S. EPA inspections. According to Tony Miller, partner at Weaver’s
(University of Sydney) Researchers have created a process using liquid metals, powered by sunlight, that can produce clean hydrogen from both freshwater and seawater. The method allows researchers to ‘harvest’ hydrogen molecules from water while also avoiding many of the limits in
by Plamena Tisheva (Renewables Now) Australian low-carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) firm HAMR Energy has closed a AUD-10-million (USD 7.1m/EUR 6m) Series A funding round, attracting backing from Airbus, Qantas and thyssenkrupp Uhde. HAMR Energy said on Wednesday the investment will help it
by Julian Isaac (Indonesia Business Post) State energy company PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE) is aiming to begin production from its small-scale green hydrogen pilot project in Ulubelu, Lampung, by the end of 2026, an initiative meant to diversify its geothermal-based products. PGE
(CF Technologies) CF Technologies, Inc. hits critical milestones en-route to delivering commercial biofuel to local communities. In October, 2024, CF Tech's research team spent the warm days and cool nights operating and overseeing the first-of-its-kind integrated pilot scale demonstration of supercritical
(WāstAway/EIN Presswire) Green Tech Firm’s Leadership Takes Center Stage at SERC, IBCE, American Biogas & SWANA RCon - WāstAway is showcasing its multi-patented technologies that transform municipal solid waste (MSW) to sustainable fuel – in 30 minutes – achieving 85% landfill diversion
(Buffalo Biodiesel/Globe Newswire) Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. (“BBD”), a leading recycler of waste vegetable used cooking oil (WVUCO) and producer of renewable feedstocks, announced that they have officially renewed a Part 364 Waste Transporter Permit from the New York State Department of
(Meyer Turko/CruiseMapper) The Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku (Turku, Finland) has completed development of a net-zero cruise ship concept under its AVATAR project, achieving a lifecycle carbon footprint reduction of more than 90% relative to a baseline defined by the International Maritime
by Steven Slome (FGE NexantECA/Biofuels Digest) ... The most efficient way to reduce emissions overall is to supplement renewable power and unavoidable biofuels (SAF etc) by using the most widely available feedstock (cellulosic biomass) via the lowest cost technology (biogas to biomethane) with the widest
by Rachel Sparkhall (HutanBio) Heavy Transport Decarbonisation -- Decarbonising heavy transport (including aviation, shipping, and long-haul freight) is widely regarded as one of the most difficult challenges in the global energy transition. These sectors already account for around 10% of global greenhouse gas
by Fayaz Hussain (SAF Investor) The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) announced £181,000 in funding for four UK companies including Avioxx, Clean Planet Technologies, Green Lizard Technologies and Zero Petroleum through the Clearing House. This investment is meant to accelerate testing, certification
(Edina TV) This fall, work to make the City’s fleet of heavy vehicles more environmentally friendly shifted into high gear. Large dump trucks used for everything from hauling gravel to plowing snow will be switching over to a new fuel source
(Carbon Direct/Business Wire) Today (February 10, 2026), Carbon Direct released its 2026 flagship report analyzing the voluntary carbon market (VCM) with a focus on carbon dioxide removal (CDR). The report finds that the market stands at a critical inflection point: while the infrastructure,
(SkyNRG) Greenfield facility dedicated to the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF); The plant will produce 100,000 tonnes of SAF per year and 35,000 tonnes of sustainable by-products; Lifecycle GHG reduction of approximately 80% compared to fossil jet fuel1, increasing to over 90%
(International Chamber of Commerce) ICC and Carbon Measures today (January 19, 2026) announced the first cohort of experts selected to serve on the Technical Expert Panel on Carbon Accounting, which will define the principles, scope and real-world applications of a carbon
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) IEA Bioenergy Task 39 highlights a strategic shift toward “Green Corridors” to operationalize sustainable fuel supply chains. A critical projection shows green methanol dominating the renewable marine fuel market by 2050. Key news includes the launch
(National University of Singapore) Industry–academia collaboration to be based at CDE targets decarbonisation of the global shipping industry through new ammonia-fuelled engine concept. A major new industry–academia research collaboration project to be hosted on the CDE campus aims to accelerate the decarbonisation
(Kongsberg Maritime) Kongsberg Maritime has been contracted by Consórcio Marenova to design and equip four methanol/ethanol-ready handy size product tankers. The vessels will be built at Consórcio Marenova, a partnership between Ecovix in Rio Grande and MacLaren in Niterói, Brazil. The
(China Daily) On February 6, construction officially began on two 3,000-ton methanol-electric hybrid container ships jointly invested by Zhonghe Qingneng and Xinwangda Power at Qingyuan Chenglong Shipyard. The project's classification by the China Classification Society (CCS) marks the beginning of a
(China MSA/Nanjing Railway Bureau (Google translation)) On February 6, 2026, the nation's first pure methanol-electric intelligent ship, "Shuntongji 601," and its sister ship, "Shuntongji 602," set sail from Xiba Port in Nanjing Jiangbei New Area for Hefei, Anhui Province, marking the
by Jeff Mulhollem (Pennsylvania State University) Implementing novel management practices in dairy farming, one of the commonwealth’s major agricultural industries, could help alleviate a large source of both nutrient pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, according to a multidisciplinary team led by
(Advanced Biofuels Canada/Canadian Biomass Magazine) Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) welcomes the federal announcement of more than $97 million in investments supporting clean transportation across Canada, including new funding for education and awareness initiatives focused on clean transportation across Canada. As part of this
(C40 Cities) The City of Lagos, Nigeria, is set to host the third C40 Cities Regional Climate Finance & Leadership Masterclass on Climate Change Governance from 10 to 11 February 2026. This high-level convening marks a significant milestone as it also
(BNDES News Agency (Goggle translation)) --With resources from the Climate Fund, the unit in Toledo (PR) is expected to prevent 80,000 tons of CO2 equivalent per year from entering the atmosphere. --Produced using organic waste from the agro-industry, the renewable
(Cemex Ventures) Cemex Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Cemex, announced today (February 9, 2026) a new investment in Waste to Energy Advanced Solutions (WtEnergy), a leading startup specializing in the conversion of non-recyclable solid waste and biomass into clean
(Alfa Laval/PR Newswire) Alfa Laval is proud to announce the successful launch of its innovative decanter rental program, designed specifically for ethanol producers seeking to maximize oil recovery and operational flexibility. The rental program allows ethanol producers to operate the cutting-edge Prodec Oil
(Finanz Nachrichten/Globe Newswire) Exolum, Methanex Corporation (TSX: MX) (Nasdaq: MEOH) and Ørsted, today (February 10, 2026) announced the launch of the United Kingdom's (U.K.) first commercially ready biomethanol storage and supply service for shipping at the Port of Immingham. The
(Radix/Biobased Diesel Daily) Radix announced Feb. 6 that it and Cemvita are progressing in front-end engineering for a first-of-its-kind circular bio-oil project in Brazil focused on converting crude glycerin, a biodiesel byproduct, into ultra-low carbon-intensity (CI) bio-oil used as a feedstock to produce sustainable
(Adelaide University) Adelaide University has been awarded a $400,000 grant from the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations (NFACR), under the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, to deliver a sustainable aviation project over the next two years. Announced this week by the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has introduced its groundbreaking Net-Zero Framework, making shipping the first global industry with binding emissions reductions. Key news includes the 2027 enforcement of a mandatory greenhouse gas pricing mechanism and a
(Association Quality Management Biodiesel (AGQM) ) The Association Quality Management Biodiesel (AGQM) launches its round robin tests in 2026. Laboratories from around the world are invited to register by February 20, 2026, and become part of one of the world's most
by Nadja Skopljak (Offshore Energy) Singapore-headquartered owner and operator of crude and product tankers AET is set to enrich its fleet with its first-ever hybrid-electric, ethanol-ready tanker, set to be built in China. AET placed the order for its first hybrid-electric dynamic
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Global logistics provider Maersk wants to work with ethanol producers from around the world to create the next big wave in maritime transport. “Collaboration between shipping and fuel producers is essential to build supply chains that
By Tom Polansek (Reuters) USDA launches review after unprecedented acreage estimate increases; Staffing cuts hindered data processing, former official says; Farmers' reluctance to participate in surveys complicates estimates -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture, long the world's gold standard for crop
(DNV) Ammonia propulsion is moving from concept to commercial reality as several engine developers bring dual‑fuel designs to market. Everllence’s new ME‑LGIA engine integrates advanced safety barriers, digital connectivity, and fuel flexibility, marking a significant step towards practical zero‑carbon deep‑sea shipping. As
by Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton (Bergeson & Campbell) BB-REG-NET, a United Kingdom (UK) regulatory science network for biobased and biodegradable materials, published a report on January 29, 2026, entitled “Seven steps to fairness — An LCA Framework for Impact
by Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton (Bergeson & Campbell) The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) posted a working paper on January 30, 2026, entitled A comparison of the innovation and regulatory environments for biotechnology and biosolutions across the European
(Bioenergy International) In Norway, state-owned airport operator Avinor has selected energy provider Gasum Oy to supply liquefied biomethane (bioLNG) to fuel a gas turbine genset that heats and powers Longyearbyen Airport (LYR) on Svalbard. Svalbard is a Norwegian territory comprised of a
(University of Bath) University of Bath and Druck have been awarded a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to develop cryogenic hydrogen sensors for net-zero aviation. -- The University of Bath has entered a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Druck, a Crane Company business,
(Asia Today) Indonesia has formally partnered with Japan to accelerate the development of hydrogen energy as part of its broader energy transition strategy and long-term industrial competitiveness agenda. The collaboration underscores Indonesia’s ambition to move beyond decarbonization targets and position itself within
by Jim Giles (Trellis) After five years of discussion, the Greenhouse Gas Protocol has finalized its standards — with one important exception. -- Key Takeaways: The Land Sector and Removal Standard will impact food, apparel and other industries. Companies now have more flexibility in
by Chelsea Harvey (Poltico) Some federal contractors are feeling the squeeze after the president slashed support for climate programs and other research efforts. ... All eyes on the federal budget Many small business leaders are anxiously eyeing the horizon as the new year gets
by Grace Edema (Punch) The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources and the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, has unveiled household used cooking oil collection kiosks across the state as part of efforts to boost environmental
by Allan Olingo (The Associated Press/Winnepeg Free Press) It was designed to be as simple as buying airtime: a quick tap on the dispenser, a few shillings and a cooking canister refilled. Now, more than 3,000 Koko fuel supply points across
(WisBusiness) Backers of an incentive package to draw a German aviation biofuel plant to northern Wisconsin have proposed paring it back to $120 million in state assistance from their original call of $210 million. Bill sponsor and Senate President Mary Felzkowski, R-Tomahawk,
Allison Thompson (The Money Farm/AgWeek) ... Ethanol plants and the ethanol market rapidly changed the corn market. But Allison Thompson says that if E15 were to become legal to sell year-round, it likely would have a less profound on the
(Cathay Pacific) Commitment to SAF has more than doubled year‑on‑year, strengthened by expanding long-term partnerships -- Cathay achieved another milestone year for its Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme in 2025, as more corporate and cargo customers join forces to decarbonise
by Margy Eckelkamp (AgWeb) The proposed rule sets up farmers to participate in the opportunity created by these biofuel producer tax credits, but questions remain. -- On Feb. 3, the Treasury Department confirmed farmers will have a seat at the table to
National Research Council of Science & Technology/EurekAlert!) Joint research by KRICT and EN2CORE Technology validates an integrated process that produces aviation fuel from abundant landfill gas—more readily available than used cooking oil—demonstrating the feasibility of decentralized SAF production The aviation industry accounts
(Abundia/Globe Newswire) Company commences Phase 2 and drives toward a 2026 final investment decision on first commercial waste plastics-to-fuels facility -- Abundia Global Impact Group, Inc. (NYSE American: AGIG) (“Abundia” or the “Company”), a low-carbon energy solutions company focused on converting biomass
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Following its January 2024 creation, Novonesis unveiled its “Strategy 2030,” targeting 6–9% organic sales CAGR and an adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 39% by the end of the decade. The company is expanding beyond its core
(Towngas) Hong Kong has taken a step forward in its energy transition. The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas), Sinopec (Hong Kong) Limited, and Sinopec Star Company Limited (Sinopec Star) have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a
(Maersk) ... The six vessels in this new series have a capacity of 9000 TEU each and are equipped with a dual fuel engine able to operate on methanol. On its maiden voyage, Tangier Mærsk will call Shanghai and enter deployment on
(South Korea Maritime Industry Technology Department (Google Translation)) Operation of a public-private consultative body to establish technical standards for ammonia vessels and lead international standardization. -- The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced that it will hold the 2026 kickoff meeting of
(Lloyd's Register) Fuel for Thought: Hydrogen is Lloyd’s Register’s definitive guide to the role of hydrogen in the maritime sector’s journey towards decarbonisation. As the industry faces unprecedented pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, hydrogen emerges as a cornerstone of the
(LLoyd's Register) The Guidance Notes provide clear technical direction for the design, installation and integration of onboard hydrogen generators. -- Lloyd’s Register (LR) has published the maritime industry’s first dedicated Guidance Notes for onboard hydrogen generation, providing long-awaited clarity on the safe design
(InfoMoney) The partnership involves 100 trucks with MWM engines starting in 2026, with BMB responsible for purchasing the vehicles and installing the fuel systems. -- Tupy ( TUPY3 ) and the Vamos group ( VAMO3 ) announced this Friday (30) a partnership for the production of trucks
(Viking Line) Viking Line is starting 2026 by renewing its offer of travel and transport powered by a high share of renewable European biogas. After multiplying the use of biofuel tenfold last year, the Åland-based shipping company has now secured another year at
(Eni) Eni and Q8 Italy announce a major strategic investment in the ongoing project for the construction of a new biorefinery in Priolo, Sicily. The transformation plan for the Versalis site in Priolo received formal approval from Eni and Kuwait Petroleum
by Hilton Liborio (Click Oil and Gas (Google Translation)) Toyota announces a strategic laboratory in the interior of São Paulo state to develop flex-fuel, ethanol, and biomethane technologies, expanding investments in sustainable automotive engineering and energy innovation in Brazil. Toyota has officially confirmed
(AVEVA) • AVEVA has completed its first major purchase of sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc), an important step that brings AVEVA in line with fulfilling its World Economic Forum (WEF) First Movers Coalition (FMC) commitment, five years ahead of schedule. This achievement
(FedEx) In 2025, FedEx deployed blended SAF for the first time at five major U.S. airports. -- FedEx introduced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at two more U.S. airports towards the end of last year: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and John
by Jordan Solomon and Fred Ghatala (Ecostrat/Advanced Biofuels Canada/iPolitics) ... Over the past year, trade uncertainty and U.S. tariffs have erased thousands of forestry jobs and billions of dollars in economic value. Mills have closed. Communities that depend on forestry have been
by Jan Harvey and Marcelo Teixeira (Reuters/World Energy News) Sugarcane producers in Brazil have been very slow to hedge for the season 2026/27 that will begin in April. They are also likely to focus more on ethanol, as the current sugar
(Repsol) • The new plant for producing renewable hydrogen will require an investment of €292 million. The initiative has been recognised as an Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) by the European Commission and will receive financial support from the Government of Spain through NextGenerationEU funds from
(Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS)) The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), the Singapore Sustainable Aviation Fuel Company Ltd. (SAFCo) and nine companies have launched Singapore's first trial for central procurement of voluntary Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The nine companies
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Ten years ago, Visolis entered the federal innovation pipeline through Cyclotron Road—the DOE-backed fellowship that helped define the climate-tech generation. Founder Deepak Dugar was part of a wave of scientists trying to turn low-carbon chemistry into
(GENA Solutions Oy) Selected highlights from GENA’s Project Navigator Methanol: By the end of December 2025, Project Navigator Methanol tracked 273 renewable and low-carbon methanol projects totaling 56.5 Mt by 2030, including 23.3 Mt of e-methanol, 22.1 Mt of biomethanol, and 11.2 Mt of low-carbon
Are you a rural region with biomass assets—agriculture, forests, or wood products—looking to attract real investment and catalyze biomanufacturing growth? Tune into this educational webinar to learn about Biofuel Development Opportunity (BDO) Zones, certified investment zones for biomanufacturing that have
by Chen Chuanren (Aviation Week) Singapore-based FlyORO says practical deployment of its modular sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending unit is helping regulators, operators and airports better understand the concept of “last-mile blending.” Housed in a standard 40-ft. shipping container, the company's AlphaLite enables
by Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton (Bergeson & Campbell) The National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) has published a January 2026 discussion paper entitled “Creating Clear Regulatory Pathways for Biotechnology.” According to the paper, biotechnology regulations in the United
(SEA-LNG) Industry coalition SEA-LNG has published its annual ‘View from the Bridge’ report, highlighting 2025 as a year of strong growth in LNG, liquefied biomethane (LBM/bio-LNG) and e-methane emissions reductions, costs and availability. This year’s report “The Journey” highlights a decade
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Ginkgo Bioworks continues to reduce cash burn while expanding its “Lab-as-a-Service” automation offerings and frontier autonomous lab in Boston. Key commercial highlights include a $22.1 million BARDA award for onshoring medical countermeasures and an extended strategic
by Mittravinda Ranjan (ETEnergyWorld) The company is focusing on maximising refinery efficiency, scaling biofuels including SAF and deploying digital tools, as it deepens local partnerships and takes Indian technologies global, says Ranjit Kulkarni. READ MORE Related articles Honeywell and TruAlt Bioenergy Sign Agreement to Drive
(ResourceWise) Biofuels are no longer confined to standalone conversations or introductory explanations. Instead, they are increasingly woven into broader discussions of fuel strategy, carbon-intensity management, and near-term emissions reduction. This shift points to something very important: biofuels are becoming embedded in market
(Arva) Turnkey CI scoring, verified low-carbon feedstock sourcing, and field-to-facility traceability built for 45Z compliance. -- Arva today announced the expansion of its biofuels offering to support biofuel producers as they operationalize the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. As fuel value becomes
(Embrapa (Google Translation)) Articles detail the emissions accounting methodology for RenovaBio and describe the state production profiles of sugarcane, soybeans, and corn, with their respective emissions. The RenovaCalc tool supports the certification of biofuel plants and provides the basis for calculating
(ZymoChem) The biotech leader continues history of strong collaboration with the U.S. national labs -- ZymoChem, the biotechnology leader dedicated to creating alternative materials for everyday products, is proud to announce a partnership with the Agile BioFoundry (ABF), funded by the U.S.
(LanzaTech) • 24K MTA Ethanol Plant would be the first facility in India using LanzaTech’s technology for converting sugarcane bagasse to produce essential fuels and/ or chemicals. Facility will use syngas produced by oxygen-enriched air gasification of bagasse, indigenously developed by Ankur
by Prakash Jha (BioEnergy Times) Praj Industries said it has successfully demonstrated its Ethanol-to-Jet (EtJ) process utilizing Axens JetanolTM technology at its Integrated Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) demonstration plant at Praj Matrix, its research and development centre. The achievement marks a
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... You work long hours on things that might take years to show their full value. You make decisions with incomplete information. You stand behind technologies that are better on balance, even if not perfect in
(Haffner Energy) Haffner Energy, a leading advanced solid biomass-to-clean fuels solutions provider, LanzaTech, a carbon management company providing a differentiated syngas-to-ethanol solution, and LanzaJet, the leading ethanol-to-jet technology company and fuels producer, announce today they are working together to explore joint
by Marc Heller (Politico Pro Greenwire) The Environmental Defense Fund is pressing Congress to make innovative research in agriculture a high priority. -- An environmental group said Thursday it’s launching a $50,000 ad campaign in four farm states to nudge policymakers toward
(ITOCHU) ITOCHU Corporation and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Execute Japan’s First Environmental Attribute Certificate Trade -- ITOCHU Corporation (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Keita Ishii, President & COO; hereinafter “ITOCHU”) announced today (January 9, 2026) that it has signed a memorandum of strategic partnership
(Keppel) Keppel Ltd., through its Infrastructure Division (Keppel), and Aster have entered into an agreement to jointly assess the development of one of Asia’s first commercial‑scale Ethanol‑to‑Jet (EtJ) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) facilities on Jurong Island, Singapore. The proposed plant is
(Yanmar) Yanmar Power Solutions Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, has become the first engine manufacturer in Japan to obtain both type approval certificate*1 and NOx certificate*2 from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) for its pilot-ignition hydrogen-fueled 4-stroke high-speed engine for power generation
(Manifold Times) Company is facilitating both ends of the bunkering supply chain from Vopak Tianjin to Vopak Penjuru Terminal, in partnership with Singapore’s bunker supplier Global Energy Trading. -- Liquid and gas storage and infrastructure solutions provider Vopak on Tuesday (27 January,
by Tony Harrington (Aviation Week) As the United Arab Emirates (UAE) progresses production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), it is eyeing major export opportunities to other markets such as the European Union (EU), which is struggling to scale up its own
(TOTE Services) Through their strategic partnership, TOTE Services and the Galveston LNG Bunker Port (GLBP) project aim to deploy a fleet of dedicated Jones Act LNG bunker vessels for the delivery of LNG to customers from the first dedicated small-scale LNG
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Brazil, Rádio Jornal reports Sindaçúcar/PE president Renato Cunha says Pernambuco’s ethanol is ready for global shipping, and Suape is where it begins. “Ethanol production here has a tradition in exports,” Cunha told Rádio Jornal, noting
(Vinssen/Donga (Google Translation)) Signing of Joint Development Plan for Marine Application of Ammonia-Based Power Generation Solutions Samsung Heavy Industries, global ammonia solutions company Amogy, and hydrogen fuel cell specialist Vinssen are joining forces to develop an "ammonia-hydrogen fuel cell-based carbon-free power system"
(Wärtsilä) Technology group Wärtsilä will provide its advanced Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia solution to power a new cargo vessel for Norway-based Skarv Shipping Solutions. This vessel, which will be built at the Huanghai shipyard in China, will be the first newbuild to benefit
(Mahoney Environmental/PR Newswire) Used cooking oil recycler becomes certified for both EU and international aviation sustainability programs, strengthening the supply chain for clean fuels. Mahoney Environmental Solutions, LLC achieved International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) for both EU and CORSIA (Carbon Offsetting Reduction
(UMe World/Biobased Diesel Daily) UMeWorld Ltd., a company advancing enzymatic biorefining solutions for renewable fuels and functional nutrition, announced Jan. 20 key execution milestones for its Malaysia sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstock facility, marking the project’s transition into industrial execution.
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The USDA’s Rural Business Cooperative Service on Jan. 14 sent a letter to agency staff implementing a 90-day administrative pause on the acceptance, processing and awarding of loan note guarantees for biodigester projects. “This action is being
(Drax) Drax has today (January 26, 2026) launched its Biomass Tracker, a new digital tool that provides greater visibility into the journey our woody biomass takes through the company’s global supply chain. The interactive tool shows the countries and states where Drax
(DevvStream/Business Wire) XCF Global, Inc. (“XCF”) (Nasdaq: SAFX), a key player in decarbonizing the aviation industry through sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”), and DevvStream Corp. (Nasdaq: DEVS) (“DevvStream”), a leading carbon management and environmental-asset monetization firm, today (January 26, 2026) announced that
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) CVR Energy Inc. on Jan. 26 confirmed the reversion of the renewable diesel unit at its refinery in Wynnewood, Oklahoma, back to hydrocarbon processing was completed in December. The reversion reduces U.S. renewable diesel production capacity
(ORLEN) ORLEN has entered into cooperation agreements with three Finnish partners for the production and supply of renewable hydrogen and its derivatives. The agreements signed with ABO Energy Suomi, Nordic Ren-Gas and VolagHy Kuopio SPV will help secure hydrogen supplies during
(Haffner Energy) Haffner Energy announced today (January 27, 2026) the launch of its new C-iC modular industrial units line[1], designed to address the financing and deployment challenges facing medium-scale, decentralized biofuel projects. By removing key economic barriers, this approach makes mid-sized
(CF Industries) CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF), a leading global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products, and POET, the world’s largest producer of biofuels, have launched a pilot project with major agriculture co-operatives to jointly develop a low-carbon fertilizers supply
(Honeywell) Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today announced that SAF One Energy Management Limited (SAF One) will use Honeywell UOP Ecofining™ process technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Tata Projects Limited (TPL), the Tata Group’s engineering and construction arm, has been appointed as
(Petrobras/Biobased Diesel Daily) Petrobras announced Jan. 15 that it has signed an agreement to supply bunker fuel with 24 percent renewable content (B24) to the Norwegian company Odfjell, one of the world’s largest shipping companies in the transport of chemicals and bulk liquids. Petrobras said this strategic operation
(Molecule Group) Molecule Group's held an ILUC Reconsidered workshop on-site at the Clean Fuels Conference 2026 in Orlando on January 19th to gather feedback on the workstream’s near-term objectives. ILUC Reconsidered group leader* Tristan Brown was a panel speaker during the “ILUC
(IBP University) IPB University Agricultural Machinery Engineering Expert Prof Desrial has developed a renewable energy innovation based on local resources by utilising nyamplung oil and biogas as fuel for agricultural machinery. This innovation is considered to have great potential to support
(Renewable Carbon Initiative/Renewable Carbon News) The Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) published their latest report “Case Studies Based on Peer-reviewed Life Cycle Assessments – Carbon Footprints of Different Renewable Carbon-based Chemicals and Materials (Second, Extended Version)”. The report was conducted by the
(EcoNews (Google Translation)) January 26th is World Environmental Education Day , a date that invites us to reflect on the key role of education as a tool for promoting environmental protection and the responsible use of resources. Within this framework, schools are becoming increasingly important as strategic
(EcoNews (Google Translation)) Essential Energy Holding, a renewable energy company , signed an agreement with Embraer , a Brazilian aerospace firm, to evaluate aspects of biofuel production and distribution for Argentine farmers. They estimate that bioethanol-powered units for spraying in fields throughout the region and the
(Topsoe) o Topsoe has signed an agreement with Tangshan Jinlihai to deliver the technology and services that will enable production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). o Based in the Caofeidian Petrochemical Industry Base, it is set to break ground in
(EcoCeres) EcoCeres has officially launched its state-of-the-art renewable fuel facility in Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia, marking a historic milestone as the country’s first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production plant. EcoCeres Inc., a leading pure-play renewable fuels producer rooted in Hong Kong and
by Sam A. Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics/Biofuels Digest) ... The Summit Energy pipeline has been slated to receive CO2 by-product from up to 57 ethanol plants in the 5-state Midwest region is one excellent solution to help tame the CO2 beast; along with
(XFuel) Low-carbon drop-in fuel supplier secures major investment from maritime leaders NYK Line and Stolt Ventures. -- XFuel, a low-carbon drop-in fuel technology company, today announced the successful completion of its Series A funding round earlier last year, raising $20 million in
(Japan Engine Corporation) Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has commenced development of the methanol-fueled engine, UEC50LSJM. Following the completion of its first ammonia-fueled engine, 7UEC50LSJA, in August of this year, J-ENG is also working on the development of the hydrogen-fueled engine, 6UEC35LSGH.
by Alan Sherrard (Bioenergy International) Swedish tech company Cestore AB has announced the development of a new process for cost-effective and large-scale permanent carbon dioxide storage, where emissions are converted into stable, natural salts. Together with compatriot Nynas AB, a specialty
(Bioenergy International) The Sustainable Biomass Program (SBP) has announced the publication of its Strategy for 2026-2030, setting out a clear and ambitious roadmap for the next five years. Building on more than a decade of progress, the SBP Strategy 2026-2030 outlines how SBP will
(S&P Global) The biofuels sector is at a pivotal moment, facing shifting policies and a heightened focus on sustainability. Balancing multiple, sometimes competing, sometimes complementary priorities - from reducing carbon intensity and managing climate risks; to operating in a tough cost
(European Biodiesel Board) The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) has put in place a monitoring tool for transposition of RED III in the 27 EU Member States. In this tool, we track the key elements that are important to HVO and FAME
(News on Projects) Organic Recycling Systems Ltd. (ORSL) has secured a large-scale engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) order from BNG Power and Energy LLP for setting up a Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) project in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The project, to be executed by ORSL’s
by Carah Hart (Brownfield Ag News) The director of market development with Missouri Soybeans says more companies are using higher blend renewable fuels in equipment. Matt Amick tells Brownfield several engine manufacturers are using up to B100. “There’s equipment called Optimus, it’s retrofit
(Iowa Corn Growers Association) Without immediate passage of nationwide, year-round E15 and access to ultra-low carbon ethanol markets, such as sustainable aviation fuel and marine fuel, Iowa’s corn and ethanol industry will continue its downward decline, according to a new study released by Iowa Corn and the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association. Iowa’s
(Gevo) The Gevo North Dakota site is believed to be the largest producer of engineered carbon removal credits and the only ethanol carbon capture and storage project issuing Puro.earth-certified certificates with thousand-year permanence Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), a leader in renewable fuels
(Perpetual Next) Perpetual Next USA will develop an additional of three biomass-to-biomethanol production facilities in the Southeastern United States. Each of the facilities is designed to process approximately one million tons of sustainably sourced biomass feedstock per year. Development of the
(Engie) • ENGIE takes final investment decision on a new biomethane facility in the North of England, backed by a long-term biomethane purchasing agreement (BPA) with PepsiCo UK UK’s first food and drink industry BPA expected to help reduce PepsiCo UK’s emissions
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Aemetis outlines a five-year plan projecting Adjusted EBITDA growth from $31.2 million in 2024 to $644.6 million in 2028. The strategy hinges on expanding dairy RNG digesters from 8 in 2023 to 75 by 2028 and
(CF Industries) CF Industries Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CF), a leading global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products, Trafigura, a market leader in the global commodities industry, and TFG Marine, a leading global marine fuel supplier, today announced the signing of a
(Lloyd's Register) The UK is taking a decisive step towards leading the global race to decarbonise shipping with the launch of the Maritime Nuclear Consortium. Convened by Lloyd’s Register (LR), the group unites leading expertise from the nuclear, maritime, insurance and regulatory
(Cargill) Brave Pioneer is the first in a new fleet of chartered vessels designed to scale Cargill’s investment to low-carbon innovation across dry-bulk shipping -- Cargill today (January 15, 2026) announced the maiden voyage of Brave Pioneer, the first of five green methanol dual-fuel dry
(People's Daily Online) The "Daqing 268" vessel completed the refueling of the international vessel "COSCO Shipping Carnation" with 200 tons of green methanol fuel. On January 21, the "Daqing 268," my country's first domestically built methanol dual-fuel (methanol and chemical) bunkering vessel,
(Petrobras/Biobased Diesel Daily) Petrobras and Shell Brasil launched in December the Carbon Countdown, the largest project ever undertaken to measure—in a standardized way and on a national scale—the carbon stocks above and below ground in all terrestrial biomes of the country. The companies’ mutual interest in the decarbonization trajectory is complemented by the
(Chevron) ... Fleet operators today face significant complexity as they balance emissions targets, operational efficiency, and cost management. Fuel diversity is increasing as fleets incorporate lower carbon intensity fuels such as compressed natural gas (CNG), renewable natural gas (RNG), biodiesel,
(TNO) The chemical industry is undergoing a major transition: moving away from fossil feedstocks towards a climate-neutral and economically resilient future. At TNO, we develop technologies that harness sunlight to convert CO₂ and green hydrogen into valuable chemicals and fuels. This
(Syzygy Plasmonics/PR Newswire) Binding six-year offtake agreement marks a significant milestone for the industry, paving the way for using abundant biogas to create cost-competitive SAF HOUSTON, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Syzygy Plasmonics, a global leader in light-driven chemical reactor technology, today announced a binding
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bayer Crop Science projects over €32 billion in peak sales potential from its innovation pipeline, including next-generation traits like Preceon Smart Corn. In its May 2025 update, the company targeted >€25 billion in net sales and
by Jenna Rose (Iowa Biodiesel Board/Biobased Diesel Daily) State-level policy and industry collaboration position Iowa as a model for B30 adoption. As Iowa’s biodiesel producers continue to weather a difficult year marked by federal-policy uncertainty and challenges, the state of Iowa continues
Kristof Reiter (Reiter USA/Biobased Diesel Daily) Recent changes, including replacing the blenders tax credit with 45Z, removal of the indirect land-use change penalty, and potential reductions in subsidies to foreign fuel and feedstock under both 45Z and RFS programs, are fundamentally
by Karen Potratz (Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition/Biobased Diesel Daily) Policy changes and new demand opportunities create optimism in the Great Lakes state. -- After months of uncertainty, Michigan’s biodiesel industry is reporting a positive outlook for 2026, thanks to updated policies and new
Richard Heiden (R.W. Heiden Associates/Biobased Diesel Daily) ... Overall, however, the predictability of virgin seed-oil feedstock compositions is usually quite high, and pretreatment processes that reduce possible impurities are well defined and highly efficient. In contrast, incoming lots of feedstock oils
(AGQM/Biobased Diesel Daily) Germany’s biodiesel quality management association (AGQM) announced Jan. 15 that it is launching the 2026 no-harm testing round to test oxidation stabilizers and cold-flow improvers for biodiesel. Additive manufacturers are invited to register their products for participation by Feb.
(Business Airport International) The Business Aviation Coalition for Sustainable Aviation Fuel is urging aircraft operators traveling to the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos-Klosters to secure SAF through their fuel providers and FBOs. The Coalition highlighted that over 100 FBOs
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Most discussion around sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) focuses on production volumes, mandates, and feedstocks. How much can be made, where it will come from, and who will subsidize it. Those questions are real —
(ResourceWise) We all know how quickly the global business landscape is shifting to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance. Even though it’s often folded into the ever-growing list of corporate buzzwords, it’s far more than that. ESG has become central to sustainable
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