by Nicolaus Dahmen (KIT/IEA Bioenergy Task 39 Biofuel News) During biofuel production, carbon and the utilization of fossil-based energy often limit the full potential of GHG emission reduction. By integrating renewable energy and maximizing the carbon utilization favorable advantages in terms
by Tomas Ekbom (IEA Bioenergy TCP Task 39) There has been a significant cost reduction in recent years in renewable energy, as shown in the World Energy Investment report by the IEA. With 90% of new renewable projects being more cost-effective,
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Maritime transportation company Brittany Ferries, in collaboration with marine fuels supplier Titan, has marked the first delivery of liquefied biomethane (LBM/bioLNG) to its electric-hybrid ship, Saint-Malo. -- The milestone operation took place during the ferry’s regular bunker call
Jang, C., Namoi, N., Lee, J.W., Becker, T., Rooney, W., Lee, D.K. ( Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation) Data were collected from agronomy fields in Urbana and Ewing, IL, during the 2022 and 2023 growing seasons. The dataset includes dry
(ReFuels) ReFuels N.V., one of Europe’s leading suppliers of renewable biomethane (Bio-CNG) for decarbonisation of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), announces that CNG Fuels has entered into a GBP 25 million five-year debt facility with funds managed by the Foresight Group. Together
(Calumet/PR Newswire) Montana Renewables (MRL), in collaboration with Calumet Montana Refining (CMR), has commissioned onsite blending and shipping facilities to offer a nominal 50/50 blend of renewable and fossil jet fuel certified under ASTM D7566 and ASTM D1655 specifications. This finished product
(Lloyd's Register) With momentum building behind nuclear as a zero-emission energy source, LR’s Fuel for Thought briefing during London International Shipping Week brought together key voices from across the industry to discuss how the sector can move from ambition to action. The
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Norwegian shipping company Aasen Shipping has taken delivery of a new hybrid methanol-ready self-discharging general cargo vessel, Aasvaer. -- Built by Royal Bodewes, the newbuild 9,400 dwat hybrid was handed over to the owner on October 17,
(HMM) HMM has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with four subsidiaries of Hanwha Group(Hanwha Power Systems, Hanwha Ocean, Hanwha Aerospace, Hanwha Systems) and Korean Register(KR) to jointly develop a next-generation zero-carbon propulsion system for ships. Under this collaboration, the partners aim
(Korea Maritime News) Construction of the world's first large ammonia-fueled bulk carrier (Newcastlemax class) is becoming visible. The vessels, ordered by Belgian shipping company CMB.TECH for its bulk carrier subsidiary Bocimar, are being built at Beihai Shipyard, a subsidiary of China
(Seaspan) Ship-to-ship fueling operation in Long Beach demonstrates scalable, low-carbon marine fuel solution aligned with global climate goals -- In another landmark step toward maritime decarbonization, Anew Climate (Anew) and Seaspan Energy (Seaspan) have successfully completed their first ship-to-ship loading operation of
by Angeli Mehta ( Ethical Corporation Magazine/Reuters) Vote to delay agreed IMO climate plan means 100 ammonia and methanol projects now uncertain; Shipping GHG emissions could rise 50% by 2050 without action; IMO plan was expected to raise $11-12 billion annually for small island
by Coutney Flatt (Northwest Public Broadcasting) Washington regulators would like your thoughts on aviation fuel that could be made from things like oilseeds or greases. Sustainable aviation fuels are blended with conventional jet fuel. Right now, most of the ways to make
(Green COP) Collaboration Merges Green COP’s Waste-to-Fuel Technology With Chemtex’s Engineering Expertise, With YIT Bridging the Partnership to Advance Sustainable Fuels Worldwide -- Green COP, a Singapore-based technology enabler for sustainable fuels, has signed a collaboration agreement with Chemtex (Shanghai) Chemical Engineering,
by Tomisin Olujinmi (Hackster.io) Tagaddod collects and exports used cooking oil as biodiesel feedstock, cutting waste and emissions across Africa and the Middle East. -- ... Tagaddod is a renewable energy startup based in Egypt. Founded in 2013, it originated as a project
(Business Matters Magazine) As the UK strives to achieve net zero, the biofuel sector serves as a crucial foundation for sustainable growth. -- Fuel suppliers are required under the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) to blend progressively larger amounts of low-carbon biofuels.
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Norwegian energy giant Equinor and NG Nordic-owned Mana have formed an early-stage strategic partnership to explore the potential development of the Nordics’ first large-scale waste-to-methanol project at Mongstad complex, with the support of sustainable technology solutions
(Plug Power) Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a global leader in comprehensive hydrogen solutions for the hydrogen economy, today announced a strategic partnership with Edgewood Renewables to support the development and construction of its advanced renewable fuel facility in North Las
by Hannah Spangler (Farm Week Now) During the spring 2023 session of the Illinois General Assembly, lawmakers introduced new legislation to establish a Clean Transportation Standard (CTS), a policy aimed at reducing the carbon intensity of transportation fuels used across
(Lhyfe) • Green hydrogen producer and supplier Lhyfe plans to build production sites in Vaggeryd and Jordberga, supported by Sweden’s Klimatklivet fund. These 10 MW projects would become Sweden’s two largest green hydrogen production sites dedicated to the bulk* market. To complete this decisive
by Jim Giles (Trellis) Independent experts say the interest of Google and other prominent companies is well-founded, but buyers still need to watch out for low-quality projects. Annual issuances of methane credits have tripled since 2019. The credit class is attractive because many
(Acer EMEA/Ethanical Marketing News) Acer is set to achieve an ambitious goal in reducing CO₂ emissions in its supply chain, going from -274 tonnes in 2023 to a target of -2,470 tonnes by the end of 2025. This result will be achieved
by uyen (University of British Columbia Vacouver Campus) When 115,000 tonnes of food waste hit Surrey’s processing facility each year, an invisible army goes to work—billions of microbes convert everything from banana peels to leftover pizza into renewable natural gas (RNG).
(European Investment Bank) • EIB financing will help Meva Energy roll out and enhance modular, climate-neutral biogas plants across Europe. The project supports EU climate and energy security goals and advances next-generation bioeconomy technologies. Meva’s solutions provide manufacturing industries with a practical, on-site
(Australian Government Defence) Australia’s Pacific Support Vessel, ADV Reliant, has achieved a major milestone in strengthening the nations fuel resilience by refuelling with renewable diesel for the first time. While docked in Townsville, the vessel took on 130,000 litres of a 30 per
(Lantmännen Energi) Lantmännen Energi AB has entered into a preliminary agreement with ARP (Agencja Rozwoju Przemysłu) S.A. and the minority shareholders to acquire Ekobenz Sp. z o.o. (Ekobenz) in Poland. The acquisition extending and strengthening Lantmännen Energy’s position as a leader in
(Euro Next) Charwood Energy (ISIN: FR001400AJ60, ticker: ALCWE), an innovative player in the energy transition offering energy solutions from biomass recovery, is today announcing the successful €1.5 million fundraising by its subsidiary Charwood Innovation on Lita.co, a leading sustainable investment platform. Adrien Haller,
(Umeå Energi) Umeå Energi and Liquid Wind have signed agreements that enable the construction of an electrofuel plant in Umeå. “This will be a technologically cutting-edge facility that will create benefits for the people of Umeå, but also for Sweden
by Haley Bickelhaupt (WQAD) A higher blend of biodiesel is catching the eye of a number of companies and the hopes of some farmers. Rob Shaffer grows soybeans in El Paso, Illinois. He said the biodiesel, B-99 or B-100, could boost demand
(XCF Global) • 15-year exclusive license to deploy XCF's modular, scalable renewable fuel platform across Australia, targeting development of three renewable fuel production facilities XCF to receive a 12.5% equity stake, licensing fees, and one board seat in New Rise Australia Formalizes the June 2025 Memorandum of Understanding
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Renewable fuels received increased attention in panel presentations and hallway conversations as a complement, rather than competitor, to electrification, at the Maryland Clean Energy Center’s two-day Summit last week and yesterday’s Greater Washington Region
(Global CCS Institute) On October 9 The Institute launched the 2025 Global Status of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Report. This flagship report provided a compelling snapshot of the latest developments and breakthroughs in CCS over the past year, unveiling up-to-date data on projects in
(Salmonexpert News) The "Building the Road" project, developed with Transportes GLA, Lipigas, and the Andrés Bello University Transportation and Logistics Center, marks a milestone in the energy transition in aquaculture. -- Starting in November, Cermaq Chile will incorporate Bio-LNG, a fuel obtained
(ResourceWise) As discussions continue about a possible delay to the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), many US producers may think a few extra months might sound like welcome breathing room—but the reality is more complex. While policymakers debate enforcement timing, one thing is
by Margie McCarthy (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland) HVO can be part of our clean energy transition, but not for heating homes. -- As we race against time in our efforts to address climate change, Margie McCarthy, Director of Research and Policy
(Global Center for Green Fuels) The Global Centre for Green Fuels (GCGF) has officially launched the Maritime Ethanol & Methanol Alliance (MEMA), a new global platform to coordinate and accelerate the adoption of ethanol and methanol as low-carbon marine fuels. Anchored in Singapore,
by Zack Coleman (Politico Pro) Secretaries Wright, Rollins, Lutnick and others personally called nations to scrap a vote on carbon emissions from global shipping. -- Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Wednesday they personally called countries to push
by Rusty Halvorson (U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council/KFGO) Attendees of the Global Ethanol Summit (GES) 2025 settled in for the first full day of programming Monday, which featured three keynote speakers, a panel and two flash talks focused on the day’s
(Buffalo Biodiesel/Open PR) Buffalo Biodiesel Inc., a leading recycler of used cooking oil (UCO) and a pioneer in renewable feedstock production, recently announced that it has successfully resolved recent permitting matters with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
by Brice R. Mbodiam (Business in Cameroon) The Cameroonian government plans to introduce an investment incentive scheme for the biofuel sector in 2026. By that year, customs exemptions will apply to industrial equipment used to produce biofuels such as green charcoal, pellets, and biogas.
(Erie County, NY) Renewable Diesel Significantly Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions; EC government uses about 360,000 gallons of diesel annually; Pilot Program will test three DPW Vehicles; if successful, potential roll out for entire fleet Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined today
(Office of South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster/Biomass Magazine) Carolina Renewable Products, a clean energy company, on Oct. 7 announced it is establishing operations in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. The company’s $280 million investment will create 155 new jobs. CRP converts sustainable wood
by Chullawan Kerdyam (The Nation) -- Thailand will mandate the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), starting at 1% in 2026 and increasing to 8% by 2036. -- The country is restructuring its road fuels to establish Gasohol E20 and Biodiesel B7
(Houston American Energy/Globe Newswire) Houston American Energy Corp. (NYSE American: HUSA) (“HUSA” or the “Company”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Abundia Global Impact Group, LLC (“AGIG”), today (October 21, 2025) announced the execution of a binding Term Sheet with BTG Bioliquids
(Viva Energy Australia) Viva Energy and Cleanaway (Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd) are pleased to announce they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in a significant step towards the manufacture of low-carbon liquid fuels and products in Australia. The MoU would see large
(Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings) This 8-year collaboration positions both companies at the forefront of the energy transition within the cruise and maritime sectors Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) and Repsol today announced a landmark 8-year agreement to supply renewable marine
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This project delivers a low-computational-cost 0-D/1-D reactor network tool to rapidly screen Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). The tool, validated against CFM56 engine data, incorporates reduced chemical kinetic mechanisms for fuel effects on emissions (NOx, CO, PM,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From hydro to hydrogen, the Columbia River keeps teaching America how to move. ... From the Roosevelt Vista you can see what he means. The Columbia bends broad and blue below, wind turbines pacing the brown ridges
(Bureau Veritas) Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification, has entered into a contract with Gelibolu Shipyard and eCap Marine, for the classification of 2+2 hydrogen-powered cargo vessels to be built for Norwegian shipowner Møre Sjø AS. This
(Celtic Renewables) Celtic Renewables has teamed up with Enzyme Supplies Ltd., a leading provider of industrial enzyme solutions. The collaboration brings together Enzyme Supplies’ cutting-edge enzyme formulations with Celtic Renewables’ award-winning bio-refining process, producing bio-based chemicals from by-products and waste. At the core of
(BDI-BioEnergy International/Biofuels International) ... Traditional feedstocks, primarily refined vegetable oils, are increasingly being replaced by advanced alternatives that offer both economic and environmental advantages. The shift from first generation (Gen1) biodiesel to more advanced biofuels, including hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and sustainable
(Advanced Clean Tech (ACT) News) --TALKE will retrofit two Class 8 tractors with hydrogen-electric systems for drayage use. --The trucks are scheduled for full operation in 2026. -- TALKE sees the Houston hydrogen hub as a strategic enabler. --The initiative
by Mike Ferlazzo (Bucknell University) ... A recent study co-authored by Bucknell University Professor Jude Okolie, chemical engineering, highlights how artificial intelligence (AI) may hold the key to a more sustainable future for biodiesel production. Published last summer in the journal Green Energy and Intelligent Transportation,
(Liquid Wind) Liquid Wind receives support from Industriklivet, the Swedish Energy Agency’s program supporting Swedish industry’s green transition, amounting to €3.6 million (SEK39 million), for the pre-engineering of the company’s full-scale eMethanol plant in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. The Swedish Energy Agency has assessed that the
(Lhyfe) • With 10 MW of installed capacity, Lhyfe Schwäbisch Gmünd is Germany's largest commercial site for bulk renewable hydrogen, as well as Lhyfe's largest such site and its first in Germany. The site was installed at the end of last year
by Felicity Bradstock (OilPrice.com) • Oil majors, including Shell, BP, and TotalEnergies, are scaling back or delaying biofuel projects despite earlier commitments to ramp up production. Shell’s decision to cancel its massive Rotterdam biofuels plant highlights broader financial and market challenges facing
(Strategic Energy Europe) Estimated electrolysis capacity by 2030 stands at 13.3 GW, a figure aligned with the PNIEC target (12 GW) and with the 2026–2030 Electricity Planning Proposal (13.1 GW reserved for renewable hydrogen). The Spanish Hydrogen Association (AeH2) today presented the updated AeH2 Projects
(Iberia Airlines) • Iberia launches the Círculo SAF community, a corporate program aimed at promoting the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). It allows its customers to contribute to reducing some of the Scope 3 emissions generated by corporate travel and
(Safety4Sea) DNV is launching the industry’s first public tender portal for e-methanol procurement within the European Union and the United Kingdom. As explained, the initiative connects a leading e-methanol producer with industrial offtakers across EU and UK markets, creating a new pathway
(Topsoe) • Sasol and Topsoe have signed a cooperation agreement with the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and Griesemann, (acting as EPC-contractor) to enable the construction, operation and R&D activities of DLR’s e-SAF production demonstration plant at the Leuna Chemical Complex, Germany. The
(Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA)) At today (October 14, 2025)’s Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA) annual conference, Minister Shanks, Minister for Energy in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, delivered a keynote address emphasising that Carbon Capture,
(Weschester County, NY) Renewable Diesel Proves Cost-Effective and Reliable in County Airport Fleet Operations -- An energy pilot program at Westchester County Airport has confirmed that renewable diesel delivers both financial and environmental benefits. The County tested the bio-based fuel on 64
(Waga Energy) Waga Energy, the Waste Commission of Scott County, and Linwood Mining and Minerals are proud to announce the successful start-up of a Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility at the Scott Area Landfill in Davenport, Iowa. This landmark project brings
(NewKerala.com) Reaffirming India's commitment to a cleaner energy future, Ashwani Srivastava, Joint Secretary, Department of Food & Public Distribution, underscored the government's strategic focus on building a robust, year-round ethanol supply chain. -- Reaffirming India's commitment to a cleaner energy future,
by James Primrose (Stillwell Associates) Two of the world’s largest biofuel markets, the U.S. and Europe, share several common trends. Firstly, there is a growing demand for biomass-based biodiesel (BBD) – a category including renewable diesel (RD) and biodiesel (BD) –
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) Company now provides SAF to 58 locations in the U.S. and Europe -- Industry fuel provider Avfuel is once again on hand this week at NBAA-BACE 2025 to highlight its sustainability options. The Michigan-based company now provides consistent
(Boeing) Wagner Sustainable Fuels is operating the world-first co-located airport blending terminal at Wellcamp Airport; Boeing support will help accelerate the commercialisation of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) -- Wagner Sustainable Fuels has commenced operations at Australia’s first dedicated Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending
(Pacific Harbor Line) Anacostia Rail Holdings (ARH) is pleased to announce that its Pacific Harbor Line (PHL) subsidiary has entered into a development agreement with Remora, a Michigan-based climate technology startup that is pioneering mobile carbon capture for freight rail and
by Caitlin Scheresky (Biomass Magazine) ... Bio-oil SAF, commonly known as hydrotreated esters and fatty acids (HEFA) technology, currently dominates SAF production simply because it’s been proven at a commercial scale. However, HEFA technology is far from the perfect solution. While
(Biomass Magazine) Exolum, Europe’s leading energy logistics company, on Oct. 15 announced its decision to invest £4.5 million in creating the U.K.’s first independent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending facility at Redcliffe Bay in south-west England, as part of new plans
(Gulfstream) Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced its fleet of corporate, demonstration and support aircraft has surpassed 3 million nautical miles flown on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blends. In addition, the Gulfstream G800, Gulfstream G700, Gulfstream G600 and Gulfstream G400 flew to
by Katie Schroeder (Biomass Magazine) More than 2,400 miles from the mainland U.S., energy company Par Pacific Holdings Inc. serves as Hawaii’s lone refinery. In 2023, the company decided to add sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel to their product
by Paul Stadden (Jalopnik) ... Every Cummins automotive/industrial engine can take B5. Furthermore, all on-highway engines happily gulp B20, including any ISX CM570 made after January 2002, all 6.7-liter Cummins-powered Ram pickups, the ISM, ISL, ISV 5.0, ISB, and the
by Adekunle Agbetiloye (Business Insider Africa) Kenya Airways Plc is taking a bold step to show that sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) can be made and used right in Africa. Kenya Airways is conducting flights using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blends to test local
(The Maritime Executive) The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is making major strides in its efforts to decarbonize marine operations as its flagship polar research vessel set sail for a new season in Antarctica. They report the vessel’s engines will be running
(University of Oxford/Phys.Org) Academics at the University of Oxford and the University of Pennsylvania have conducted the most comprehensive review of evidence on the effectiveness on carbon offsetting to date and concluded the practice is ineffective and riddled with "intractable" problems.
by David J. Mitchell (NOLA.com) Gov. Jeff Landry declared a moratorium Wednesday (October 15, 2025) on new applications for carbon capture injection wells in Louisiana after years of growing complaints from people who live near where the projects are planned. Landry's order
(Clean Air Task Force) This weekend (September 13-14, 2025), the California legislature passed AB 1207 and SB 840, reauthorizing California’s Cap-and-Invest program through 2045, developing a plan for allocating revenues from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, and defining requirements for compliance
by Charlotte Levy, Stephanie Herbstritt, Kathy Fallon, Zoe Jee (Clean Air Task Force /Carbon 180) During New York Climate Week, Carbon180 joined experts from Clean Air Task Force, Carbon Direct, the National Wildlife Federation, and World Resources Institute to present and discuss the opportunities and challenges
Cornelius van Tonder (RegenCorp/Ethanol Producer Magazine) As U.S. ethanol producers prepare for the implementation of 45Z, one thing is clear: carbon intensity (CI) is no longer just a regulatory metric—it’s a revenue driver. Achieving CI scores below 30 grams of CO2
by Natalie Roberts* and Carmen Miskel* (American Energy Society/Advanced Biofuels USA) How do we know where the biofuels industry is going next? The American Energy Society (AES) believes that looking at data trends in energy-related startups could help paint the picture.
y Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Governors' Biofuels Coalition) The RFS, SAF, Tax Credits and smart farming programs are all predicated in part on reducing carbon. The Trump administration, with little pushback from Congress, has said never mind, we don’t value
by Anandajit Goswami (The Pioneer) ... When biofuel production from villages of India will happen through such a trusteeship between villagers, market players, government agencies, and private developers, with risk sharing in a decentralised, self governed way, cooperation will happen over class
(VSPARTICLE) Breakthrough nanoporous layer technology demonstrates 10x improvement in iridium utilization, an expensive bottleneck preventing cost-competitive green hydrogen -- This technology will enable scalable and durable PEM electrolysers, paving the way to bring green hydrogen to cost parity with standard hydrogen VSPARTICLE, a
(USA BioEnergy) Applied Atomics to provide clean, always-on nuclear power for USA BioEnergy’s Bon Wier Industrial Park in Newton County, Texas. -- Applied Atomics and USA BioEnergy are excited to announce a strategic partnership that will accelerate industrial manufacturing and e-fuel production
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This research develops a next-generation plasma-assisted pre-chamber ignition system for highly dilute stoichiometric heavy-duty natural gas engines. Key technology includes nano-second pulsed plasma igniters and CFD modeling to optimize prechamber geometry and increase dilution tolerance. The
by Enes Tunagur and Jonathan Saul (Reuters) US and Saudi Arabia strongly oppose carbon price on shipping; Trump urged countries to vote no to the emission-reduction measure; Majority of 57 countries voted to delay decision, 47 opposed -- A majority of countries at the
by Craig Eason (TradeWinds) Researchers in the UK have been given £1m ($1.24m) to investigate whether vessels can be powered with salt water. The study at Brunel University will use the first all-in one hydrogen maritime demonstrator to determine if hydrogen can
by Craig Eason (TradeWinds) Everllence and WinGD have announced engine tests for the latest alternative propulsion newcomer -- ... Ethanol, also known as ethyl alcohol, is similar to methanol in that is liquid at room temperature and pressure. It is also the new
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... They’re doing it not with protest signs, but with seed drills and soil — and a new report out of Australia has turned that quiet demand for fairness into a national industrial plan: the Low-Carbon Liquid
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This project develops durable fuel injection systems (FIS) and Ducted Fuel Injection (DFI) for rDME Mixing Controlled Compression Ignition (MCCI) combustion in off-road engines. A core technology advance is utilizing dual FIS development pathways to
Sam Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics) In the U.S., ethanol by-product carbon dioxide, is a dominant form of CO2 off-gas from all CO2 processes and source types; and this carbon dioxide is significant in the supply to energy – related projects. ... This piece describes
by Scott Weybright (Washington State University/WSU Insider) New research has found cover crops that are viable in Washington’s normal “off season” don’t hurt the soil and can be sold as a biofuel source. After harvest, farmland often sits fallow and unused until growers
(VICTROL) OCI Global and VICTROL partner to Develop Refrigerated Clean Ammonia Bunkering Supply Chain in the Netherlands and Belgium -- OCI Global (Euronext: OCI) and VICTROL have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop a safe, scalable and commercially viable
(Bain & Co.) New clean fuel incentives are reshaping US crop economics—and raising strategic risks for food companies. -- With clean fuel incentives, biofuels producers could pay twice as much per acre for sustainably grown crops—replacing food companies in the bidding. -- Food
(Towngas) In active response to the national dual carbon goals and the strategic requirements for green transformation in the port and shipping industry, VENEX Company Limited (VENEX) – a joint venture established by The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited
(Fratelli Cosulich) On 9 October 2025, we marked a major milestone in our journey towards sustainable bunkering with the launching of Maya Cosulich — the world’s first methanol-powered IMO II chemical bunker tanker — at Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipyard. The ceremony was
by Andrew Zinin (AFP/Phys.Org) Brazil, India, Italy and Japan vowed Tuesday (October 14, 2025) to quadruple their production and consumption of renewable fuels, hoping other countries will join the pledge during UN climate talks in November. "We hope to have a good
(Wabtec) Goal is to study the use of ethanol in engines as an alternative to diesel; Tests will be conducted through 2027 in Vitória-Minas Railway fleet;Partnership advances the decarbonization of the company’s rail operations Vale and locomotive manufacturer Wabtec Corporation [NYSE: WAB] have
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) Englewood, Colorado,-based Gevo Inc. was granted an extension on a $1.46 billion U.S. Department of Energy loan guarantee on proposed plan to build an ethanol-to-jet sustainable aviation fuel plant in Lake Preston, South Dakota, as
by Matt Olberding (Nebraska Public Media) Tallgrass Energy has started operation of its $1.5 billion pipeline to transport carbon dioxide. On Oct. 3, Mid America Agri Products/Wheatland announced the start of carbon capture at its ethanol plant in Madrid, a village in
(University of Kentucky Research) The University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (UK CAER) and the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) have completed a risk assessment of representative fats, oils and grease (FOG) feedstocks that can be used to produce sustainable aviation fuel
by Steven Downes (Energy Digital) EV giant BYD’s latest breakthrough is a Super Hybrid vehicle with biofuel compatibility – and the SONG PRO COP30 is its 14 millionth low-energy vehicle -- The global transition to renewable energy is gaining momentum through innovative
by Jordan Godwin (OPIS Insights) Portland, Oregon, is on track to significantly reshape its fuel market. Under the city’s Renewable Fuel Standard, the minimum blend requirement for renewable diesel is set to increase from today’s 15% to 50% in 2026. This
(F&B Bio Recyclage/EIN Presswire) Phase 1 completion establishes the technical & economic foundation for full-scale development, positioning F&B as regional leader in renewable fuel innovation. KUMASI, AH, GHANA, October 10, 2025 -- F&B Bio Recyclage Ltd, an innovative recycling Start-up producer is
by Timothy Taylor (Conversable Economist/Talk Markets) Twenty years ago, with the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the US decided to encourage “biofuels” in a big way with the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program, which started with RFS1 and later was amended
by Dilip S. Patil (The Hindu Business Line) This holistic approach will accelerate the decarbonisation of India’s transport sector, reinforce the country’s commitment to a sustainable, Net-Zero future ... Despite India’s relatively low per capita emissions compared to major polluters like the US
In many ways, the race for green-energy supremacy is unlike any other. Here, anyone coming out on top only makes the world a better place. The country that finishes second is not a loser, but a trailing champion; inspiring the
By Sreeraman Thiagarajan (Economic Times) At GFF 2025, Prime Minister Modi spoke about bridging divides between urban and rural, rich, and poor, developed and developing. The same philosophy applies to India’s biofuel story. What began as a domestic policy to reduce
(The Hindu) Tiruvanaikovil-based FSSAI-licensed start-up buys used cooking oil from over 2,000 business establishments, educational institutions and hospitals in Tiruchi, Dindigul, Pudukottai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai districts The Repurpose Used Cooking Oil (RUCO) initiative launched by the Food Safety and Standards
(Kansas Public Radio) Clement Feyijimi, a KU graduate researcher, is studying ways to use gasification, a thermochemical process that transforms carbon-rich organic materials like crop residues into syngas and even biofuels. The materials are heated and converted without full combustion. It’s
(Loughborough University) An electrochemical process developed by scientists at a Loughborough University spin-out company enables biodiesel producers to turn waste into profit – while slashing emissions and energy use. The R3V Tech team, headed by chemistry experts Dr Adriano Randi (CEO) and Professor Benjamin Buckley (CSO), have developed
by Noah Fish (AgWeek) Minnesota became the first in the nation in 2005 to require a biodiesel blend in its diesel fuel. -- Twenty years ago, Minnesota farmers helped make history. In the fall of 2005, the state became the first in
(Bioenergy International) Germany-headed biogas producer and technology provider EnviTec Biogas AG has announced that it has signed its first contract for the construction of a biogas upgrading plant with carbon dioxide liquefaction in Belgium. The contract is with Byont, a leading Dutch
(Bioenergy International) Finland-headed energy company Gasum Oy, and shipping company Wallenius Sol have signed a co-operation agreement whereby Wallenius Sol’s dual fuel vessels join Gasum’s FuelEU Maritime pool as compliance generators. The vessels will generate a compliance surplus for the benefit
(Southwest Research Institute) Southwest Research Institute produced a batch of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through a refinery process that started with electrofuels or e-fuels made from carbon dioxide and green hydrogen. Using internal research funding, a multidisciplinary team produced and
by Violet George (Carbon Herald) India has achieved a significant step toward industrial decarbonization with the successful production of its first drop of methanol derived from captured carbon dioxide at NTPC’s Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station in Madhya Pradesh. The breakthrough
(Fuel Cells Works) -- New e-SMR process integrates renewable electricity and biogas feedstocks to produce low-cost, low-carbon green methanol. -- The technology boosts flexibility and energy independence, enabling Europe to scale affordable clean fuels for hard-to-abate sectors. European Energy has unveiled its
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This research addresses how CC-SCR systems are vulnerable to metal poisoning (Na, K, Ca, Mg) from high-level biodiesel blends. The core technology is utilizing Spaci-MS (Spatial activity/storage mapping) alongside systematic B100-fueled engine aging to link distributed
(Maritime Executive) Maersk reports it is continuing to test new steps that it can use to address issues within the supply of alternative fuels. The latest trial is using a blend called E10 (10 percent ethanol mixed into the methanol supplied
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... From plant to plant, the list of variables any leadership team may have to navigate when working to bring a CCS project to bear can seem never-ending and nuanced—even the smallest differences can create
by Donnell Eller (Des Moines Register) -- Summit Carbon Solutions is asking Iowa regulators to amend its carbon dioxide pipeline permit to explore sequestration sites in other states. -- Opponents, including landowners and environmental groups, are challenging Summit's Iowa permit in
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association) There’s an old saying in politics that suggests “if you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.” Sure, the adage is overused and a bit cliché. But it aptly describes events that will be
by Anika Jane Beamer (Inside Climate News) Corn monocropping emits higher levels of nitrous oxide, a greenhouse gas which traps heat in the atmosphere more than 300 times as effectively as carbon dioxide. Simple interventions could drastically reduce emissions, experts say.
(VietStock) Deputy Director of the Cần Thơ Department of Industry and Trade LêThành Thanh welcomed the proposals, saying they fit the city’s strategy for sustainable industry. -- Two major enterprises from the Republic of Korea (RoK) – Lotte Chilsung Beverage (part of
(4Air/PR Newswire) Since 2020, 4AIR has facilitated more than 2 million carbon neutral flight hours; 4AIR continues to empower aviation stakeholders to be at the forefront of climate change solutions -- 4AIR, the global leader in business aviation sustainability, announced today that it
(Repsol) • Repsol has achieved a technological milestone by producing 100% renewable gasoline on an industrial scale for the first time at its Tarragona industrial center. This breakthrough demonstrates that renewable liquid fuels are a real option for reducing CO2 emissions from transportation, raising
by Pedro Consoli (Argus Media) Chinese automaker BYD has unveiled a new engine for its plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) that run on both gasoline and ethanol — one of Brazil's most commonly used fuels — during the inauguration of its new
(ChiniMandi) Labor officials from Brazil’s Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE) have rescued 586 workers from slave-like conditions at a construction site for an ethanol plant in Porto Alegre do Norte, Mato Grosso. The operation, conducted by the Mobile Inspection Task
(BNamericas) New prospects are opening for Mexico’s biofuels industry amid increased support from the administration of President Claudia Sheinbaum, rising concern over falling sugar prices, and growing cooperation with ethanol powerhouse Brazil. “We are gradually seeing how a framework is taking shape
(Blue Biofuels/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Blue Biofuels is pleased to announce the successful completion of its Phase 2 Small Business Innovation Research grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy. Over the past year, this grant has enabled Blue Biofuels to advance
by Holly Jessen (Ethanol Producer Magazine) To mark the 20-year anniversary of the RFS, Ethanol Producer Magazine spoke to several long-time members of the ethanol industry about what has been accomplished as well as what’s next on the horizon. ... When asked to
(Eni) Eni has launched the authorisation process for the Environmental Impact Assessment (VIA) to transform its industrial site in Priolo, Sicily. In recent days, the Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security approved the application to proceed with the construction
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Focused on enhancing low-temperature SCR activity for hard-to-electrify applications, this project leverages Operando EPR and DFT calculations to study Cu-zeolite kinetics. A key finding is that strong Brönsted acid sites (BAS) enhance low-temperature activity by promoting the hydrolysis
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... And so, once again, the world’s fleets are pivoting — this time toward methanol, ammonia, bio-LNG, and drop-in fuels that promise to keep commerce flowing without choking the sky. Not powered by fossil empires, but
by Sarah Giam (Argus Media) Biofuels and liquefied natural gas (LNG) will likely be the most economical alternative marine fuels well into the 2030s, speakers at the Marine Fuels 360 conference in Singapore on 7 October said. But they also emphasised a
by Valerie Thompson (pv magazine) DHL Freight Sweden and Denmark-based Green Energy Group announced a one year nationwide pilot in Sweden to test the use of vehicle integrated PV with a fleet of biofuel-powered transport trucks. -- To measure how solar power
by Trish Everingham (InnovationAus.com) The Western Australian government will spend $1.2 million developing an advanced biofuels strategy aimed at building a local biofuels industry and cutting emissions. The state expects the strategy to help identify its use of existing agricultural and forestry resources
by John Snyder (Riviera) Biodiesel can be used as a drop-in fuel to reduce GHG emissions, but questions remain around its price, supply, availability and impact on onboard components -- While biofuels are expensive and contain carbon, they offer an immediate solution
by Eve Thomas (Offshore Technology) Biofuel producers must look beyond waste lipids if they want to avoid a feedstock bottleneck; land-efficient, industrial-integrable microalgae offer a solution. -- Biofuel has been touted as the cornerstone of a decarbonised future, but the complex supply chains
(Sunfire) Sunfire awarded contract to conduct FEED study for 40 MW hydrogen project in Joensuu, Finland. Dresden / Joensuu, October 08, 2025 – At the start of the year, P2X Solutions and Sunfire marked a historic milestone with the first industrial scale green hydrogen
(Japan Airlines) Plant Construction Begins, Targeting Domestic Bioethanol Production Starting 2027 -- Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "JAL") has invested in MORISORA Bio Refinery LLC (hereinafter "MORISORA Bio Refinery") to advance sustainable aviation fuel (hereinafter "SAF") produced from domestically sourced woody biomass
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This project uses atomic-level insights (HAADF-STEM) to understand catalyst durability against biodiesel poisoning and H2-ICE exhaust. Technologically, highly stable Pd-core Pt/Pd-shell structures were identified in commercial catalysts for oxidation. Key findings show high H2O content increases low-temperature SCR
(Baleària) The shipping company is using this renewable fuel on all routes operated with the fast ferry 'Margarita Salas' and the ferry 'Abel Matutes', which connect Barcelona-Alcúdia-Ciutadella, as well as the ferry 'Rusadir', which connects Malaga-Melilla The use of this fuel, which
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (Google translation)) Mitsui O.S. K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Tsuyoshi Hashimoto; Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) today (October 7, 2025) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with NH3 Clean Energy Limited (NH3) and Oceania Marine Energy (Oceania)
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Biofuels claiming 27% of vegetable oil production by 2030; Aviation SAF competing for same waste oils as road transport; Advanced feedstocks still niche despite policy support -- EU and US waste oil imports have surged twentyfold since 2020, intensifying pressure
(Project Cargo Journal) The global shipping industry is on tenterhooks as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) prepares to finalize its landmark Net-Zero Framework (NZF) at an extraordinary meeting. Designed guide shipping toward net-zero emissions by 2050, the IMO’s could reshape fuel choices,
by Kate Abnett (Reuters) Lawmaker groups agree to further weaken corporate sustainability law; Deal would apply law to firms with at least 5,000 employees, 1.5 billion euros turnover; Socialists compromise to avoid 'worse' deal with far-right lawmakers Lawmaker groups holding a majority in the
(World Biogas Association) Biomethane represents a practical, scalable and immediate pathway for some parts of maritime decarbonisation. As a renewable, low-carbon fuel, biomethane can leverage existing liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure and vessels, enabling rapid adoption while aligning with International Maritime
(Carbon Brief) From canola farmers in Canada to car owners in India, biofuels have become the subject of everyday debate across the world. Liquid biofuels feature heavily in the climate plans of many countries, as governments prioritise domestic energy security amid geopolitical challenges, while looking to meet
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