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 Aida Čučuk (Offshore Energy) Polish energy company Hynfra has signed a framework agreement with the Government of Mauritania for a $1.5 billion green ammonia project in Nouakchott. -- It is understood that the investment foresees the construction of an integrated facility that
by Aida Čučuk (Offshore Energy) Trade association Methanol Institute (MI) and Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority (TGA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance maritime safety and sustainability. -- As disclosed, the partnership will focus on maritime safety and environmental protection,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This project, 33% complete with $400k in FY24 funding, aims to develop predictive chemistry and particle microphysics models for SAF contrail formation, a major climate impact driver (57.4 mW/m2 Effective Radiative Forcing). A multi-scale ice nucleation
(American Gas Association/Biomass Magazine) The American Gas Foundation released a comprehensive new report detailing the availability, cost and emissions reduction potential of U.S. renewable natural gas (RNG) resources on Thursday (July 10, 2025). The analysis, developed in partnership with ICF, provides
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
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Canada, Wanagekong-Biiwega’iganan Clean Energy Corporation (WBCEC) is leveraging a unique Indigenous-led and industry-supported consortium to develop cutting-edge biomass-to-renewable fuels facilities across Northern Ontario. The ten communities who jointly own 80% of WBCEC include the First Nations
(Hapag-Lloyd) Agreement supports Hapag-Lloyd’s decarbonization journey and end-to-end transformation of the freight value chain; Multi-year commitment adds to the growing momentum in the adoption of renewable marine fuels Hapag-Lloyd and Shell Western LNG B.V. (Shell) have signed a multi-year agreement for the supply
by Mary Rossiter (Flogas) Flogas, a DCC plc business and Nephin sign landmark offtake deal – the first of its kind and largest to date in Ireland; Nephin is developing three state-of-the-art anaerobic digestion (AD) plants, the initial projects in their development pipeline
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This $550k (exp) + $175k (sim) FY24 project, running until 2027, focuses on X-ray diagnostics and high-fidelity CFD for SAF internal flow and atomization. Critical insights into as-built nozzle geometry (25 µm foreign object, micron-scale helical
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 Fernando C. Hernandez (Journal of Petroleum Technology) With Brazil enacting South America’s first carbon capture and storage (CCS) law, this article examines the technical and regulatory architecture required to scale CCS deployment and provides exclusive insight into Brazil’s accelerating CCS landscape. The
(NTT DATA Corporation (Google Translation)) NTT DATA Corporation (NTT DATA) and FATHOPES ENERGY HOLDING PTE LTD (FATHOPES ENERGY), a Malaysian company that operates a waste cooking oil collection business, are collaborating on the joint development of a waste cooking oil collection support application
(Princeton Digital Group) Princeton Digital Group (PDG) , Asia Pacific's leading data center provider, today announced a strategic partnership with Pertamina Patra Niaga to roll out Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as a replacement for diesel fuel across its Indonesian operations. This milestone
(HD Hyundai (Google Translation)) ▶ Ammonia wastewater treatment device, hazardous zone designation system… Obtained ABS basic certification ▶ Preemptive response in line with international regulations, leading the development of ammonia fuel safety and environmental technology ▶ Laying the foundation for commercialization of ammonia-powered
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Most “biostimulants” in agriculture are extracts or powders, shadows of what they once were. EnSoil Algae is alive. That’s the secret. A living monoculture of Chlorella vulgaris, bottled and ready for your field. Alive means it doesn’t
by Andrew Snook (Canadian Biomass) Metsä Group, a leading Finnish forest industry group whose operations span pulp, paperboard, tissue, and wood products, has started operating a carbon capture pilot plant at its Rauma mill, in cooperation with technology company Andritz, which
(Johnson Matthey) 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 once fully operational. London, UK, Sept.
(The Transport Project/Biomass Magazine) Last calendar year marked the fifth consecutive year that commercial fleets in the State of California fueled by bio-CNG (renewable natural gas, or RNG) achieved a carbon-negative transportation outcome, according to a report released today by The Transport Project and RNG Coalition alongside
(Haffner Energy) Haffner Energy, a leading solid biomass-to-clean fuels solutions provider, and Luxaviation Group, a leading global operator in the business aviation sector, are strengthening their partnership with a non-exclusive 15-year offtake agreement in Europe with fixed SAF volume and price
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A four-year CRADA (FY23-26) with $2.0M DOE and $2.04M Caterpillar in-kind funding, this project is 35% complete, focusing on methanol as a promising decarbonization fuel for hard-to-electrify applications. Three combustion strategies are investigated, including port fuel
(FlyORO) FlyORO, a Singapore-based company backed by Australian venture capital firms Investible and Giant Leap, has officially commenced commissioning of its AlphaLite blending system supplied to Wagner Sustainable Fuels in Australia – marking a significant milestone in its global expansion and
(Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials) At a time when ambitious promises must be matched by credible action, the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) is proud to release its 2024 Impact Report, showcasing how we are scaling practical, credible, and collaborative solutions to accelerate
(MAHLE) At IAA Mobility, MAHLE is presenting innovations for electrification and further sustainable powertrain solutions; New range extender system and thermal management module extend the range of electric vehicles and relieve customers’ range anxiety; MAHLE supplies components for efficient ethanol engines which help
(Evonik) New world-scale alkoxides plant inaugurated on Jurong Island, Singapore; Annual production capacity of 100,000 metric tons; Enhances regional supply security and responsiveness to growing customer demand across Asia -- Evonik has inaugurated its new world-scale alkoxides production facility on Jurong Island, Singapore—marking a
(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
(CPM|Crown/Biobased Diesel Daily) CPM|Crown announced in early September that it has expanded its Lifecycle360™ offerings to include plant operations. With this addition, Lifecycle360 is now a suite of eight support services that help oilseed, renewable fuels and specialty-processing companies streamline and optimize
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Yale Energy Inc., a Seattle-based renewable energy company, announced Sept. 1 that it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Puyallup Tribe Enterprises to pursue a joint venture for a new biodiesel and renewable
by Minh Hue (The Investor) Le Xuan Huyen, deputy CEO of Petrovietnam, together with representatives from the state-owned group's member units, last week met with representatives of Brazil’s leading ethanol producer FS in Hanoi to discuss cooperation in biofuel production. At the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This project, 15% complete as of March 2024, is developing predictive CFD tools for hydrogen and methanol-fueled off-road engines. With $600k DOE funding and $450k industry cost-share in FY24, it aims to address limited understanding of
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
(DNV) As the maritime industry shifts towards low-GHG fuels, ensuring safety during this transition is paramount. This article highlights the critical measures and considerations necessary for a safe and effective switch to low-carbon fuels and technologies. -- Orderbooks are increasingly filled with
(General Aviation News) Swift Fuels has received approval of an ASTM International production specification for its 100R unleaded avgas. -- The final voting results from ASTM were published Sept. 4, 2025, after several years of “dedicated research by the team from Swift
(Everfuel) Everfuel is pleased to announce that we have achieved RFNBO certification officially recognising that our hydrogen production facility, HySynergy, produces green hydrogen under the EU’s Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO) framework. Everfuel is now a Certified RFNBO Producer, setting a new
(Delta Airlines) Delta Air Lines, in collaboration with Shell and Portland International Airport (PDX), has taken delivery of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into the PDX fuel system, marking the first commercial-scale SAF uplift at PDX. This achievement not only expands Delta’s
by Randhir Patil (Bio Energy Times) Piccadily Agro Industries Ltd has unveiled an ambitious growth plan to scale up its ethanol production capacity and double its malt and barrel storage infrastructure, signalling a major strategic expansion both within India and overseas. The company,
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 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
(PORR) PORR has developed a CO2-storing cycle path in Burgenland. Optimized mixing processes are a key component of PORR's new ESG strategy. They contribute to CO2 reduction in construction projects by using recycled materials and lowering production temperatures. It recently caused
(China National Aviation Fuel Group (Google Translation)) On August 21st, China National Aviation Fuel (CNAFU) and Zhejiang Jia'ao Environmental Protection held a signing ceremony in Lianyungang for a capital increase and share expansion agreement for the SAF cooperation project. Ma Shiguang, Vice
(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 Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This project develops and validates advanced CFD tools for hydrogen combustion in large-bore locomotive engines, aiming for up to 100% H2 operation. Simulations evaluated hydrogen substitution rates, diesel injection parameters, and compression ratios on combustion performance.
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
(Sustainable Aviation Fuels Institute Inc. (SAFII)/PR Newswire) ASTM International, the body that develops the technical specifications that certify a fuel as being safe for flight, has approved the Sugar Grove, Ill.-based Sustainable Aviation Fuels Institute (SAFII) as a certified training partner.
(Furetank) The FuelEU Maritime regulation opens new pathways for the shipping industry to dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions. The Swedish tanker shipping company Furetank is now taking the lead, reducing its own emissions to a fraction through biogas operations and launching
by Nichola Groom (Reuters/MSN) California lawmakers on Wednesday (September 3, 2025) voted to allow the sale of a higher-ethanol gasoline blend that could help bring down fuel prices in the largest U.S. auto market. The sale of E15, a blend containing 15% ethanol,
(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
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This project evaluates the transient performance of Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines (H2-ICEs) for off-road vehicle decarbonization. Utilizing an Engine-in-Loop (EIL) facility, the team demonstrated closed-loop tractor duty cycles with a Navistar diesel engine, developing and validating
(Japan Engine Corporation) Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has completed its first full-scale ammonia-fueled engine, the 7UEC50LSJA-HPSCR (50cm diameter, seven cylinders, equipped with high-pressure SCR). This engine was developed under the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)'s "Green Innovation Fund
(DNV) Moving from concept to early-stage implementation in just five years, ammonia has a path to becoming a low-GHG fuel alternative for deep-sea shipping, according to a new paper from DNV. -- DNV’s new report, Ammonia in Shipping: Tracing the Emergence of
(Höegh Autoliners) Höegh Autoliners today celebrated the naming of its sixth Aurora-Class vessel in commercial operation at Sweden’s leading and largest port in the Nordic region. The vessel was sponsored by Mrs Jenny Westermark, Senior Vice President, GTO Production Logistics at
(Vast Infrastructure) The TLA has been operating since October 2024 under the management of Vast Infraestrutura, providing port support services as well as the transshipment and supply of marine gas oil (MGO) and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). With the construction of the
(Tsuneishi) Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Head office: Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture; Representative: Representative Director, President and CEO: Yukio Okumura) launched TZS's first methanol dual-fuel 5,900 TEU container carrier at TSUNEISHI GROUP (ZHOUSHAN) SHIPBUILDING Inc. (hereinafter referred to as TZS), its shipbuilding
(China Classification Society (Google Translation)) Driven by carbon reduction policies and regulations both domestically and internationally, methanol has garnered widespread industry attention due to its excellent adaptability to ships and significant emissions reductions. To ensure the safe use of methanol-fueled vessels,
(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
(Land O'Lakes) Harnessing the strengths of its cooperative system, Land O’Lakes, Inc. and a select group of ag retail partners will invest in the future of ag innovation -- Today, Land O’Lakes, Inc. unveiled its participation in AgRogue Growth Partners, a bold
(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
(ChiniMandi) In a landmark moment for Indo–Japanese cooperation, TruAlt Bioenergy Limited (TBL), India’s leading producer of biofuels, and Sumitomo Corporation, one of Japan’s largest integrated trading and investment groups, formally announced an ongoing discussion of a strategic bioenergy partnership during the
(BBGI (Google translation)) On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, BBGI Public Company Limited, together with the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives and Advanced Biocarbon Company Limited, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote the cultivation of microalgae for the production
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This “atoms-to-autos” project aims to reduce Platinum Group Metal (PGM) use in catalytic converters by 50%. It focuses on developing catalysts with single-atoms or small ensembles of palladium and rhodium, alongside engineered support materials for enhanced
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Support from the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and its state corn grower associations is allowing Clemson University and John Deere to move forward on Department of Energy (DOE) project that could increase the use of ethanol in agricultural
(First Post) India is set to launch 16 biomanufacturing hubs under its BioE3 policy to reduce import dependence and boost domestic production of key medicines, biofuels, and biofertilizers. ... From critical drug ingredients to enzymes for biofuels and reagents for biofertilizers, the government
by Ronan Smyth (Irish Examiner) Circle K said the milesBIO HVO100 is a 'renewable biofuel made from waste materials and by-products from the food industry' -- Forecourts operator Circle K has announced that it is making hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel available
(Söderenergi) Söderenergi is now taking a historic step in climate work and reserving the very first negative emissions from its planned bio-CCS plant for AstraZeneca. -- Starting in 2030, Söderenergi will have the capacity to capture and permanently store up to 500,000
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This project develops predictive combustion and emission models for low lifecycle carbon fuels (LLCFs) across hard-to-decarbonize sectors. Key advancements include improved kinetic models for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) components like cyclohexane and methylcyclohexane, and a novel
by Samir Gautam (Tech Story) India’s nationwide shift to petrol blended with 20% ethanol (E20) has stirred debate among motorists, but the country’s top automakers insist the new fuel is safe for use, even in older vehicles. While drivers may see a
(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 Stephanie Seay (Oak Ridge National Laboratory) Scientists developed a new approach to study the molecular makeup of the plant soil environment, yielding data that can drive innovations for better energy and food crops. -- Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak
(Southwest Gas) CPUC filing marks a milestone in meeting Senate Bill 1440 goals and reducing climate pollutants -- Victorville, CA—Southwest Gas Corporation (Southwest Gas) has submitted a procurement agreement to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) that would bring renewable natural
(Alaska Airlines) -- Hawaiian Airlines will blend sustainable aviation fuel on select flights between Osaka and Honolulu. -- The initiative supports Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines’ strategy to reduce carbon emissions and grow the SAF market. Hawaiian Airlines today announced it will
(Chinimandi) Japan will fund up to 60 billion yen (about $408 million) in public and private funding for a biofuel project in India that will convert bamboo biomass into automobile fuel, according to the Nikkei Asia. The move marks Japan’s largest
byJeffrey Brainard (Science Magazine) Machines still face hurdles in identifying fresh research paths, study suggests -- ... In a heartbeat, machines can now scour the ballooning research literature for gaps, signaling fruitful research avenues that scientists might otherwise miss. But how good are
(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
(Yara International ASA) BASF and Yara International ASA have jointly decided to discontinue their project to develop a low-carbon ammonia production facility with carbon capture and storage in the U.S. Gulf Coast region. This decision reflects the companies’ commitment to focus
(Grimaldi Group) The Grimaldi Group takes delivery of the Grande Shanghai; Among the main features of this innovative car carrier are her 9,000 CEU capacity, halved fuel consumption and Ammonia Ready class notation. Naples, 27 August 2025: This morning, the Grimaldi Group took
(Burando Energies/Bunker Market) Burando Energies partnered with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) and World Fuel Services to supply biofuels to NCLH cruise ships during port stays in the Netherlands. In a major stride toward maritime decarbonization, Burando Energies, World Fuel Services
by John Snyder (Riviera) Port calls for bids from US shipyards to construct 28,900-bbl methanol fuelling barge -- Bids are being solicited from qualified US shipyards for the construction of a 28,900-bbl e-methanol hydrogen fuelling barge for the Port of South Louisiana. According
(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
(Gasum) The collaboration enables a substantial increase in compliance supply as demand for FuelEU Maritime pooling heats up towards the end of the year. Viking Line has started to run it’s two ro-ro vessels Viking Glory and Viking Grace on bio-LNG in
(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 Candace Krebs (Farm Talk) Demand for renewable fuels is driving a resurgence of interest in winter canola, as indicated by the turnout at a recent Southern Plains regional meeting that attracted more than twice the growers as the same meeting
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
(Auramarine) Agreement is a natural continuation of the partnership following the delivery of methanol fuel supply systems for three of Terntank’s 15,000 DWT hybrid tankers over the past 12 months. Auramarine, the trusted fuel supply and auxiliary systems expert, announced that it has signed
(Chiltern Railways/Biobased Diesel Daily) In a boost for regional growth, Chiltern Railways announced in August that it has secured modern trains to transform customer journeys in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and the West Midlands in the U.K. Chiltern Railways, which is part of
(NHK World) ... Mazda Motor has tied up with biofuel developer Euglena to blend in higher amounts of the eco-friendly alternative in regular diesel fuel. Their efforts enable up to a 51 percent mix of biofuel, with some companies reportedly using the
(Globle Centre for Maritime Decarbonization) - Three tracer technologies were deployed in six supply chain trials under real-world commercial conditions, without disrupting operational practices or compromising fuel quality. - Among the tracer candidates trialled, the organic tracer emerged as the most
by Rusty Halvorson (John Deere/KFGO) John Deere today announced the approval of B30 biodiesel use across its entire portfolio of Tier 4 John Deere engines. This increases the previous approval of blends up to B20. The announcement will also be highlighted this
(Energy Technology Forum) Have you seen our latest fact sheet on data centers and emergency standby generators? It addresses frequently asked questions on this important topic. ... How can backup power systems be made more sustainable? Since emergency standby generators only operate for periodic readiness
by Chuck Hayes (Swagelok/Advanced Clean Tech News) The hydrogen economy is at a crucial juncture. Greater scalability for hydrogen infrastructure is needed for this promising clean energy fuel to meet its full potential, and professionals in the space are working diligently
(SOCAR) A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering cooperation in the field of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) was signed between SOCAR Turkey and Turkish Airlines at a ceremony held at Turkish Airlines Headquarters on August 13, 2025. Senior executives from both institutions attended the
(SAF Investor) Finnair and Hong Kong–based logistics company CN Logistics have agreed to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to cut carbon emissions from air cargo operations. As part of the agreement, CN Logistics co-funded a purchase of SAF batch with Finnair. The fuel
(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,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Welcome aboard Flight CORSIA 101, non-stop from Fossilville to SAFtown. We’re routing you through three ICAO manuals (sustainability criteria, default LCE values, and actual LCE methodology) that arrived in their shiny 2025 versions, and we’ll get you
(DNV) At the end of 2023, Ulsan Port Authority, a major energy distribution hub and a pioneer of the energy transition in the region, joined DNV Korea’s Decarbonization Network. The benefits are mutual, with the network partners committed to sharing knowledge
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) is encouraging retailers to apply for grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Biofuels Infrastructure program to offer higher blends of ethanol like Unleaded
by Kavitha (Solar Quarter) Malaysia has marked a significant milestone in its energy transition with the launch of the Hybrid Hydro Floating Solar (HHFS) project and the Green Hydrogen Hub in Terengganu. The dual initiatives are designed to support the National
(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
(LG Chem) A joint venture of LG Chem and Enilive to process approximately 400,000 tons of renewable bio-feedstocks by 2027 at Korea’s first HVO/SAF facility -- LG Chem and Enilive have taken a major step toward biofuels growth by breaking ground on
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
(Unilever) Unilever is using biomethane made from palm oil waste to help lower emissions at our facility in Indonesia. Discover how we’re working to grow our business more sustainably and inspire positive change in the palm oil industry. Unilever is the first
( Association of Singapore Marine & Offshore Energy Industries (ASMI)) VINSSEN has signed an MOU with Singapore’s Marinteknik to accelerate the shift toward clean propulsion across Asia. The partnership centers on VINSSEN’s Hydrogen-ready battery-based hybrid systems — designed to evolve from
(Vanguard Renewables/PR Newswire) Vanguard Renewables, a leading provider of environmental services and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), has announced a commercial partnership with the CMA CGM Group (CMA CGM), a global leader in sea, land, air, and logistics solutions, designed to support
(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
(The Hindu Business Line) The launch, timed around World Biofuel Day, underscores KOEL’s focus on clean power solutions and alignment with India’s energy diversification goals -- Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited (KOEL) has launched the world’s first ethanol and isobutanol-powered engine technology for genset applications, evaluated by the
(Biofuels International) Jet Zero has announced the establishment of a 10 hectare trial plantation of Pongamia in Powlathanga, Central North Queensland. The trial plantation embraces silvopasture agroforestry, an integrated approach to combine trees, forage and livestock grazing on the same land, to enhance
(FincoEnergies) SAIL Amsterdam and FincoEnergies are proud to announce their collaboration in making the 2025 edition of the world-renowned maritime event more sustainable. For the first time in the event’s history, a selection of support and hospitality vessels will be powered
(Vietjet) Vietjet has pioneered using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced by Petrolimex Aviation in Vietnam on its flights. The signing ceremony of the cooperation agreement between Vietjet and Petrolimex Aviation took place today in Ho Chi Minh City, attended by the Director
(SCZONE) ... In this context, the forum witnessed the signing of two cooperation agreements between SCZONE and its Japanese partners. The first agreement was signed with ITOCHU Corporation and Orascom Construction to design, develop, and operate integrated facilities for supplying ships
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China on August 18, Wuhu Changneng Logistics signed a methanol-powered vessel charter with Shaoxing Blue City Pilot Transport. The two companies will serve China Energy’s Lujiang coal plant via a newly established inland waterway route
(Renewable Fuels Association) Starting with a major conference in San Diego next month, the Renewable Fuels Association is kicking off an educational effort to help California’s fuel blenders, retailers and others in the supply chain prepare for the eventual arrival of the lower-cost
(Falmouth Harbour/Biobased Diesel Daily) Falmouth Harbour announced in August that it is now among the harbors and port authorities in the U.K. using hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), also known as renewable diesel, to fuel its fleet of workboats. A £50,000 (USD$67,775), 6,500-liter (1,717-gallon) refueling facility
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
by Kris Mok (Changi Airport) As part of its net-zero emissions goal, Singapore has a vision for all vehicles to run on cleaner energy by 2040. Aligned with this green vision, Changi Airport Group (CAG) is also working with the airport community
(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
(Air India) As part of its strategy to achieve the IATA Net Zero by 2050 target, Air India is actively pursuing initiatives in operational efficiency, low-carbon emissions, and now, SAF; Collaboration builds upon IndianOil’s recent milestone of becoming the first Indian company
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Biofuture Platform, a multi-stakeholder initiative, pioneers international coordination for a sustainable bioeconomy. Its innovative focus is evidence-based analysis, including a Global Biomass Resource Assessment and common criteria for sustainable fuels. Newsworthy outcomes include G20 consensus
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
(Pertamina/Biobased Diesel Daily) After undergoing a series of quality-standard tests at the laboratories of PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Cilacap Unit and Lemigas in Indonesia, KPI officially carried out the first lifting/shipment of Pertamina sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) products made from a mixture
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) recently released the Assessment of BQ-9000 Biodiesel Properties for 2024, the eighth in a series of annual reports documenting the quality of biodiesel from U.S. and Canadian producers participating in the industry’s voluntary BQ-9000®
(Lloyd's Register) LR’s latest FOBAS Fuel Insight report highlights broadly steady fuel quality with particular issues around high sediments and chemical contamination, and an increased use of biofuel blends with developments in energy-content measurement. -- Global bunker fuel quality remained resilient in
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 Edith Gonzalez Cruz (Wired) With record-breaking quantities of the seaweed set to hit Mexico’s beaches, experts propose converting it into biogas and construction materials, as well as using it to underwrite carbon credits. -- In the Caribbean, summer is supposed to be
(Fuel Cells Work) Chinese electrolyser giant LONGi has broken ground on a RMB 2.365 billion [$325 million] green methanol project in Inner Mongolia that will combine biomass gasification and green hydrogen from its own electrolysers. · The two-phase facility will process 600,000 tonnes
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
(International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) We have established a new technical working group called “Chemical Analytics of Feedstocks” with the goal of strengthening the integrity of certified supply chains through scientifically sound analytical tools. Objective of the Working Group The group’s main goal is to characterise high-risk feedstocks, starting with Used
(Financial Express) Union minister Nitin Gadkari pushes for 10% biofuel blending in diesel using isobutanol, citing surplus crops, higher farm incomes, and ethanol’s success. Praj Industries launches BioVerse to boost India’s bio-economy, linking stakeholders from feedstock to engine applications. Union minister for
(Eni) Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), Enilive S.p.A (a company directly controlled by Eni S.p.A.), and Euglena Co., Ltd. (Euglena) have reached the final investment decision (FID) to develop a biorefinery which will be located within PETRONAS’ Pengerang Integrated Complex (PIC), Johor,
by Chongyang Zhang (Hydrogen Insight) First phase to produce 270,000 tonnes — 150,000 from biomass and 120,000 from electrolytic H2 -- A total of 20 Chinese and foreign partners have agreed to jointly build a green hydrogen-based methanol project in Jilin province, northeastern China,
(Rolls-Royce/Biobased Diesel Daily) Rolls-Royce and INERATEC, a leading developer of “Power-to-X” plants and manufacturer of climate-neutral eFuels, have formed a strategic partnership to decarbonize backup power for data centers. Their goal is to replace fossil diesel in emergency-power systems with synthetic fuels
(Cemvita/Business Wire) -Cemvita, the U.S.-based industrial biotechnology company, signed today an engagement agreement with Invest RS, formalizing its plan to build a facility in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, for the production of FermOil™. This sustainable oil will be used as
(Vinci) Electrical, piping and industrial mechanical works for a major second-generation biofuel plant; A strategic project for the energy transition in Spain -- Moeve and Apical have awarded Grupo Cobra and Masa - both subsidiaries of Cobra IS – the electrical, piping and
by Mat Ducharme (Crush, CPM | Crown/Biofuels International) ... Oil seed extraction is the process of removing oil from plant seeds such as soybean, canola, sunflower, camelina and mustard seeds. These oils are rich in triglycerides, which are essential feedstocks for producing
(BTS Bioenergy/PR Newswire) New facility supports growing demand for food waste recycling and enhances Maryland's circular economy infrastructure. -- BTS Bioenergy, a leader in organic waste transformation and renewable energy infrastructure, announces the opening of the Maryland Organics Recovery Center (MORC), a new
(Gasum) Wasaline’s vessel sailing between Finland and Sweden will run solely on Gasum’s liquefied biogas going forward. -- Nordic energy company Gasum and Finnish shipping company Wasaline have agreed that Gasum will provide only liquefied biogas (bio-LNG) to Wasaline’s vessel Aurora Botnia going forward.
(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
(Larsen & Toubro) L&T Energy GreenTech Ltd (LTEG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), has entered into a Joint Development Agreement with ITOCHU Corporation of Japan to develop and commercialise a 300 KTPA green ammonia project at Kandla in
(Inspenet) The companies agree that access to renewable fuels is essential to ensure energy security and industrial competitiveness. -- Greenlyte Carbon Technologies and MB Energy have entered into a strategic partnership that guarantees the supply of e-methanol produced at the LiquidSolar plant in Marl. This agreement includes
(Seaspan) Partnership launches market-first solution for certified R-LNG in maritime sector -- Seaspan Energy (Seaspan) and Anew Climate (Anew) have entered into a strategic agreement to offer delivery of renewable liquefied natural gas (R-LNG) to customers on the North American West Coast. As
by Thanos Pappas (Car Scoops) The plug-in hybrid powertrain of this Prius prototype can run on both ethanol and gasoline -- The Prius PHEV flex fuel prototype offers a new approach to vehicle decarbonization. It pairs plug-in hybrid technology with an engine that can
(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
(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
.jpg)
