(Indian Chemical News) The partnership will lead to the creation of a 50:50 joint venture company focused on compressed biogas -- In a significant step toward India’s clean energy transition, OIL Green Energy Ltd. (OGEL) and Waste Treatment Pvt. Ltd. (HWT) have signed
(BioEnergy Times) In a major boost to India’s clean fuel and bioenergy ambitions, JSW Steel has signed a strategic agreement with Bharatia and Carbon Iceland International to explore the development of a large-scale green methanol (eMethanol) project in India. The Memorandum of
(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) ... The Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e. V. (UFOP) fears that the European Commission’s plan to classify soybeans as a high indirect land-use change (ILUC) feedstock will result in massive collateral damage to soybean
by David Zelski (GPB) What happens to used cooking oil after a restaurant closes for the night? Join David on a visit to Clean Energy Biofuels in Monroe, Georgia, where used fryer oil and grease trap waste are transformed into renewable fuel.
by Laura Rance-Unger (Winnipeg Free Press) -- ... “On the one hand, the federal government, for the last 10 years anyway, has certainly seen our crops as traditional food commodities and has treated their emissions as climate threats,” Grain Growers of Canada
by Jean Carmela Lim (AeroTime) Japan Airlines (JAL) announced that it has begun a demonstration project at Yamagata Airport (GAJ) using biodiesel fuel made from byproducts of rice bran oil production. The fuel is being used to power one of the airline’s
by Alphayo Lutta (SEI) In his op-ed for Business Daily, SEI’s Alphayo Lutta emphasizes that one way Kenya can reduce its vulnerability to global oil disruptions is to give greater attention to its bioeconomy. Following the US war in Iran, diesel and petrol
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) In light of a recent Columbia University study showing fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the Bronx is rising, Clean Fuels Alliance America is reminding New Yorkers of a 2024 study that shows exactly how using biodiesel in
by Henry Nerious Dieto and Indekhwa Anangwe (SEI) Africa’s bioeconomy could drive job creation, industrialization and climate resilience across the continent – but only if finance, knowledge and innovation system start moving in step. That was the central message from a convening
(KLM) Today (May 28, 2026), KLM, together with SkyNRG and invited guests, marks the start of construction of the first facility in the Netherlands fully dedicated to the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This milestone officially kicks off construction of
(Loganair) Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, and ClimaHtech Green Flight today announced a 15-year Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) offtake agreement, supporting the long-term decarbonisation of regional aviation in the UK. Under the agreement, Loganair intends to offtake SAF for a period
(Biofuels International) XFuel has been awarded a €4.1 million grant from Catalonia’s Nuclear Transition Fund, managed by Catalan regional agency Acció. The funding will support the development of a new fuel production facility in Catalonia, contributing directly to the economic regeneration of
(Biofuels International) Malaysia has confirmed that its new B15 biodiesel blend — a fuel mixture containing 15 per cent palm‑based biodiesel and 85 per cent petroleum diesel — will be introduced across the entire transportation sector from 1 June. This marks a
(Biofuels International) KROHNE bridges the gap between classical oil and gas expertise and renewable feedstock production through advanced process instrumentation. Yannick Farine, Industry Manager Biofuels and Bioenergy, speaks to Biofuels International How would you describe the current situation for sustainable aviation fuel
(UK Environment Agency) The Environment Agency has opened a consultation into its draft decision to grant a permit variation to Drax Power Limited in Yorkshire. -- The company applied to vary its environment permit to incorporate carbon capture at its bioenergy plant
(Greenlane) Linear NRU technology, at the heart of Greenlane’s next generation Cascade LF landfill gas upgrading system, demonstrates breakthrough methane recovery performance with low-cost architecture~ Greenlane Renewables Inc. (“Greenlane” or the “Company”) (TSX: GRN / FSE: 52G) is pleased to announce that
by Pace Sagester (BASF) BASF and Arva today (May 26, 2026) announced a strategic collaboration to help biofuel producers and farmers capture the full value of the Clean Fuel Production Credit (Section 45Z) once the implementing regulations are finalized. Together, the companies
(KBR) KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today (May 28, 2026) that NorSAF, one of the leading sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producers in the Baltics, has selected KBR’s proprietary PureSAF® technology for what is set to become the largest SAF and e-SAF production
(Greenhouse Gas Protocol) Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) has taken a significant step forward with the release of its Actions and Market Instruments (AMI) Phase 1 White Paper, opening a 60-day Request for Information (RFI) seeking stakeholder feedback on one of
(John Cockerill) Djewels, a new 20MW green hydrogen project in Delfzijl, is entering the construction phase with first production expected mid-2028; The project is based on innovative pressurized technology delivered by John Cockerill. Rely has been appointed as the EPC contractor and
(Port of Long Beach) Challenge created for first vessel to refuel with methanol at the Port of Long Beach -- The Port of Long Beach established an unprecedented $1 million award for the first oceangoing vessel to refill at its harbor with
(Zhejiang Provincial Port and Shipping Management Center (Google translation)) At 10:00 AM on May 18th, with a long, drawn-out whistle piercing the clear sky, the "Oriental Hydrogen Port," the first 64-TEU hydrogen fuel cell-powered container ship in China's inland waterways, set
(Marine Link) Last weekend, the container ship Eco Levant, operated by X-Press Feeders, was bunkered with ethanol in the port of Rotterdam. It is one of the first times worldwide, and the first time in Rotterdam, that a bunker vessel supplied
by Jonathan Coppess and Zhangliang Chen (University of Illinois/farmdoc daily) The Clean Fuel Production Credit, enacted in the Inflation Reduction Act and often referred to simply as “45Z” for its placement in the tax code, remains the subject of much attention (Brooks, February
by Erin Schilling (Bloomberg Tax) Biofuel and farm groups are asking the Treasury Department and IRS to update the model companies use to calculate whether they qualify for the clean fuel production tax credit. Agency lawyers are listening to proposals by more
( CMCC Foundation - Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change/Phys.Org) Across the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico and West African coasts, massive arrivals of Sargassum seaweed have become an annual crisis. Thick mats of algae blanket beaches, disrupt fisheries, damage tourism and release harmful
(ORLEN (Google Translation)) ORLEN is significantly expanding its biofuel production capacity. The company has launched a modern plant for the hydrogenation of vegetable oils (HVO) in Płock, with a capacity of approximately 300,000 tons per year. This investment is aimed at
(Port of Gothenburg) Construction has begun on a liquefied biogas facility at the Port of Gothenburg. Owned and developed by Nordion Energi, the plant is expected to play a central role in making Swedish biogas available to more sectors, not least
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... And that is precisely why a recent consumer trial from ZymoChem may reveal something important not merely about diapers, but about the future adoption of biobased technologies more broadly. I want to talk for a few
(European Biodiesel Board) The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) today published its policy priorities to accelerate investments, scale up production and increase the competitiveness of bioSAF in the EU. The EBB represents European producers of Biodiesel (FAME and HVO) and bio-based aviation
(Global eFuels) JSW Steel, Bharatia and Carbon Iceland International have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding to explore the development of a 300–600 KTPA green methanol project in Maharashtra, India. Announced during INDICA 2026 at the 3rd India–Nordic Summit in Oslo, the
(German Federal Ministry of Transport) Today (May 19, 2026), the Federal Ministry of Transport launched a public market consultation on the planned support of electricity-based sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF). Its aim is to accelerate the market ramp-up of climate-friendly aviation fuels
(UMeWorld/Globe Newswire) UMeWorld Inc. (OTCID:UMEW) (“UMeWorld” or the “Company”) today (May 21, 2026) announced continued advancement of its regional Single Cell Oil (“SCO”) development strategy through ongoing industrial biotechnology initiatives and collaborative development activities in Southern China as part of the
( European Federation for Transport and Environment) 21 Spanish organisations are urging Madrid to back political commitment with an economic one ahead of the June EU Transport Council. Geopolitical oil premium costs passengers up to €88 per long-haul flight, 29 times more than
(DHL) Besi APac has signed up for DHL’s GoGreen Plus service to cut the greenhouse gas emissions of its cross-border shipments by 30 percent -- Besi APac Sdn. Bhd., the Malaysian unit of leading semiconductor assembly equipment manufacturer BE Semiconductor Industries N.V.,
(AIRCO) The new facility will manufacture AIRCO’s MAD Fuel System™, deployed to produce fuel on demand for remote and operationally constrained environments -- AIRCO™ (formerly Air Company), an industrial technology company developing advanced technologies for energy security and global resiliency, today (May
(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) A preliminary estimate by USDA of global vegetable-oil supply and demand in 2026-’27 marketing year indicates that global production is likely to reach 244.1 million metric tons, representing an increase of approximately 6.8 million tons compared with the
(ITOCHU) ITOCHU Corporation, the leading Japanese trading and investment company, and Future Energy Global (FEG), a pioneer in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market scaling, have completed an innovative trade of SAF Environmental Attributes. This co-operation brings together ITOCHU’s trading expertise and global
(Firefly) Firefly, the sustainable aviation fuel innovator, has signed a partnership deal with Turkish engineering firm Altaca, providing key technology for the firm’s planned UK facility. The Bristol-based developer—which uses treated human sewage (biosolids) as a feedstock—now possesses all the
by Christopher Surgenor (Green Air) A report by Scandinavian airline SAS warns that Europe is heading towards a structural shortage of eSAF (synthetic, or electro, aviation fuel) just as the EU’s regulatory mandate enters into force in 2030, which could cause
(DP World) More than 2 million litres of conventional diesel displaced as port partners target 2.7 million litres in 2026 -- DP World and its partners displaced nearly 24% of conventional diesel use at the Port of Prince Rupert in 2025, shifting
(Kamei (Google Translation)) Kamei Corporation (Headquarters: Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture; President and CEO: Akio Kamei; hereinafter referred to as "the Company") is pleased to announce that it has commenced supply of 100% HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) (*1) of the next-generation biodiesel
(Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners/Globe Newswire) EIF backs CIP’s Advanced Bioenergy Fund II (ABF II) with EUR 200 million to scale biomethane and advanced bioenergy production in Europe; ABF II is officially launched with EIF cornerstone investment; Backed by InvestEU, financing supports Europe’s energy security
(Perpetual Next) EemsGas project receives commitment for €150 million operating subsidy for green gas production -- EemsGas Project – with an investment of €100 million becoming one of the largest production facilities for biomethane (green gas) in the Netherlands – has received
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Syzygy Plasmonics is tackling the high costs of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through its NovaSAF pathway, which utilizes the proprietary Rigel™ plasmonic photocatalytic reactor. This modular, fully electrified technology converts landfill gas—both methane and CO2—into syngas
by Alejandro Lazo and Yue Stella Yu (CalMatters/LAist) In the face of the nation’s highest gas prices, California lawmakers approved a bill to ease restrictions on E85 conversion kits — devices that let conventional gasoline cars run on a cheaper, mostly ethanol
by Christopher Surgenor (Green Air) Project SkyKraft, an eSAF joint venture between Dutch SAF supplier SkyNRG and Swedish power company Skellefteå Kraft, has been awarded €21 million ($24m) from the Swedish Energy Agency’s Industriklivet initiative. The early-stage funding will go towards
(EIA Bioenergy) Fast Pyrolysis and Hydrothermal Liquefaction are two thermochemical conversion routes that transform biomass into liquid intermediates, which require subsequent upgrading to meet fuel specifications. In fast pyrolysis, dry lignocellulosic biomass is rapidly heated in the absence of oxygen, producing pyrolysis
(IEA Bioenergy) Regionalization and commoditization strategies for sustainable bioenergy -- The global energy transition is shifting from centralized fossil fuels to a more decentralized system, with an increasing focus on regionalized energy supply for improved supply security. Commoditization, on the other hand,
(IEA Bioenergy) The IEA Bioenergy Annual Report 2025 includes a special feature article on ‘BECCUS and Carbon Management: Status and Prospects’ prepared by Task 40 (Biobased Deployment & Carbon Management). It also features a report from the Executive Committee and a
(IANS/Mathrubhumi) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has unveiled an indigenous ethanol-based cooking stove technology that he said can produce cooking flames at a lower cost than commercial LPG cylinders, while also announcing a Rs 40-crore initiative to
by mayaluana, Peter Ralph, Alexandra Thomson, Martin Lloyd (Climate Change Cluster/Univesity of Technology Sydney/The Conversation) ... As algae researchers, we believe these humble organisms are worth exploring. Making biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel from these fast growing organisms can be done with
(Daijiworld Media Network) Maruti Suzuki India Limited is set to launch its first flex-fuel car capable of running on 100 per cent ethanol on June 5, marking a significant step towards cleaner and alternative fuel mobility in India. The upcoming vehicle is
(Valenciaport) • The project represents an investment of 20 million euros and will occupy an area of 27,800 square meters at Pier 2 South in the Port of Sagunto The Board of Directors has granted two new authorizations for the supply of
(Sustainable Times) PuriFire Energy has secured backing through Innovate UK’s Investor Partnerships, Clean Energy and Climate Technologies program. This support gives the company fresh momentum to convert wastewater into green hydrogen and biomethane fuels with Severn Trent. At the heart of the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Anellotech is advancing a circular economy through its proprietary Bio-TCat and Plas-TCat thermal-catalytic technologies. Operating successfully at a Texas semi-works facility, these fluidized bed reactor processes convert non-food biomass and mixed waste plastics directly into valuable
by Rhonda Brooks (AgWeb) From $35 per acre cover crop incentives to $1.25 premiums, growers are finding ways that conservation and cash flow can mesh. -- ... The use of cover crops is back on firmer economic ground now, she (Laurie Isley)
(World Bio Market Insights) Microbial fuel cells can power drones, sensors, and wastewater treatments -- Microbes could be the future of renewable energy, thanks to biobased fuel cells now being tested by the US military. Electricity-generating microbes can sustainably power sensors and drones
(DNV) Taking a proactive, structured, and fully digitalized approach to mandatory emissions data verification has enabled DNV and its customers to complete the first verification cycle under FuelEU Maritime ahead of schedule. The FuelEU Maritime regulation has been in force since 1
Flex-fuel vehicles allow consumers to use whatever blend is available locally, whether E20, E85 or E100. ... It also saves automakers from repeatedly spending on separate development and testing programmes for every new blend level. One vehicle platform, many fuel
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The III Biodiesel and Biojet Fuel (SAF) Forum: Technology and Innovation was held in São Paulo on May 13 and 14, 2026, promoted by the Ubrabio. The event provided an important space for dialogue
(The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)/Tech Xplore) Naphtha, an essential feedstock for the petrochemical industry, has faced sharp price increases and supply instability in recent years, driving demand for sustainable alternatives. The KAIST-Hanwha Solutions Future Technology Research Institute,
(Index Box Market Intelligence) CIST Technology, an Indian project developer, intends to supply bio-methanol and green ammonia for bunkering at ports in India and Singapore from a proposed facility in Maharashtra, according to a company statement to ENGINE. The company is developing
by Tim Portz (Pellet Fuels Institute/Biomass Magazine) ... While our member’s sawmill and pellet plant were spared by the fire, thousands of acres of timber owned by the family were not. In follow-up conversations after the fire, I learned my member
(European Commission) Beyond the bottle: turning wine emissions into bio-based value -- The EU-funded REDWine project reuses CO2 and wastewater to grow microalgae, cutting carbon footprints by 30% and creating new revenue streams. The European wine industry is under pressure to cut emissions,
(S&P Global) Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, proposes to launch daily Dutch Advanced Ethanol FOB ARA assessments, effective July 14, 2026. This proposal reflects increased market interest in ethanol eligible for Dutch Advanced renewable transport compliance use. Platts would assess an
Axens, a global leader in the licensing and development of sustainable refining and biofuels technologies, today (May 20, 2026) announces a commercial collaboration with XCF Global, Inc., a U.S.-based producer of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), aimed at supporting the market
(Manifold Times) Wanhao Energy will leverage its technologies and production capabilities in green liquefied biomethane while Chimbusco will contribute its global bunkering network. -- China Marine Bunker (PetroChina) (Chimbusco) on Friday (15 May) said it signed a cooperation agreement with Wanhao Energy
(Damen) Damen Shipyards Group has received class and flag state approval for its ASD Tug 2713 Fuel Flexible (FF) to operate on methanol fuel. The approval was issued by Bureau Veritas and the Kingdom of the Netherlands flag state, respectively. It
(Finnlines) ... The methanol-powered ro-pax vessel will strengthen Finnlines’ capability to provide low-emission freight and passenger transport services in the coming years. The Hansa Superstar class vessels combine large transport capacity, innovative design and a high level of passenger comfort in
(Auramarine) Auramarine, the Finnish technology company and trusted fuel supply and systems expert, has been selected to supply methanol fuel supply systems for six new Ro‑Pax vessels ordered by the Grimaldi Group from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai). The vessels will
(U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agriculture Service) In 2025, the Netherlands imported $535 million of U.S. biofuels, solidifying its role as a key hub for sustainable road, aviation, and shipping fuels. Starting in 2026, Dutch legislation imposes greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction
by Jonathan Watts (The Guardian) Need for minerals, biofuels and pulp adding to pressures from ranching, monocrops, oil and logging, analysis finds -- ... Fresh demands for critical minerals, biofuels and pulp – used in fast fashion, processed food and packaging –
(IMARC Group/EIN Presswire) A Detailed DPR Covering CapEx, OpEx, Machinery, ROI Analysis, and the Full India E20-to-E30 Investment Opportunity for Entrepreneurs and Institutional Investors Setting up an ethanol production plant is one of the safest manufacturing investments you can make right now.
(Oil and Gas Climate Initiative) Globally, there are more than 1.2 billion vehicles, marine vessels, and aircraft in operation. As a result, the world produces nearly 8 gigatons of carbon dioxide emissions from the transport sector, accounting for about 25% of global energy related
by Evelyn Olson, Bayan Raji, Bryan Sims (OPIS Insights) A new draft plan from the California Energy Commission (CEC) outlines a managed decline of fossil fuel use and growth in low-carbon alternatives like renewable diesel (RD), biodiesel, ethanol (E15) and sustainable
(Scan Global Logistics) Scan Global Logistics (SGL) and Hapag-Lloyd are strengthening their partnership to further reduce emissions in ocean freight. By expanding their collaboration and leveraging Hapag-Lloyd’s Ship Green solution and integrating it into the existing product portfolio of emission-reducing solutions
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) Montauk Renewables on May 6 reported first quarter revenues increased 9% when compared to the same period of 2025. The company also announced it has commissioned the Montauk Ag Renewables project in North Carolina and expects
by P. Manoj (Economic Times Infra) The Japanese shipping major is exploring green fuel sourcing partnerships in India as dual-fuel vessel deployments gather pace. -- ... “We are in talks with Indian entities to source alternate fuels. There are 2-3 options we are looking
(Swiss Federal Department of Finance) Green hydrogen – produced from water using renewable energy – is an important sustainable fuel and energy storage medium. However, its industrial production is significantly more expensive than the conventional production of hydrogen from fossil sources.
by Akshita Singh (Business Standard) The move is part of the government's preparedness for the next phase of its ethanol-blending programme beyond E20, after advancing the deadline for 20% ethanol blending in petrol from 2030 to 2025-26 The Union government has notified new
(National Geographic Italia (Google Translation)) Dual-Fuel is the project presented at the Transport and Logistics Show in Milan that aims to accelerate the introduction of hydrogen, combined with diesel, on heavy vehicles. ... The project was presented at Transpotec Logitec, the transport and
(IndianOil) In line with the Hon'ble Prime Minister's call to reduce fuel consumption and promote the use of public transport and reinforcing its commitment towards advancing India's green mobility mission and clean energy transition, Indian Oil Corporation Limited under the aegis
(Neogenyx Fuels/Business Wire) Marking its first agricultural RNG project, the facility will convert manure into pipeline‑quality renewable natural gas while cutting emissions and supporting local communities -- Neogenyx Fuels, a premier developer, owner, and operator of advanced fuel solutions, today (May 19,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Marine transport accounts for roughly three percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet marine fuels lag behind sustainable aviation fuels in government support. FGE NexantECA outlines how changing industry priorities now define “green” by carbon intensity
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Last week in Big Stone City, South Dakota, POET and Antora Energy quietly commissioned one of the world’s largest thermal energy storage systems: a 5-gigawatt-hour industrial battery designed not to power roller coasters or castle
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Through its project company Sugar Valley Energy LLC, CE+P is in the midst of a multi-year effort to finance and build an ecosystem of growers, technology and fuel ethanol production all centered on a feedstock
(Global e-Fuels) Denmark’s Kassø Power-to-X facility, a joint venture between European Energy and Mitsui & co, has turned 86 tonnes of e-methanol into gasoline grades compatible with existing vehicles and fuel infrastructure. European Energy’s Executive Vice President and Head of PtX, Rene
(Eneos/Biobased Diesel Daily) Japan-based Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd., Eneos Corp. and the Sumitomo Warehouse Co. Ltd. are collaborating under a Tokyo metropolitan government program to promote sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in air-cargo transport to reduce scope 3 emissions and have made
by Emily Tobler (Aviation Week) The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) released its Action and Market Instruments (AMI) Phase I white paper, alongside a request for information (RFI), which marks the first step in a multiyear process to provide clarity on how
(Perpetual Next) Perpetual Next has selected Clarksons - the world’s largest shipping‑services group – as preferred partner for the brokerage of Perpetual Next’s biomethanol in the maritime sector. The collaboration focuses on international offtake and market access through Clarkson’s extensive international
(International Tracking Standard Foundation) The I-TRACK Foundation and Global Gas Tracking (GGT) announce the launch of the I-TRACK Product Code for Biogas and Biomethane (I-TRACK(G) Code), a standardized framework enabling the issuance, transfer and redemption of certificates for biogas and biomethane.
(Bangchak/ThaiPR) Bangchak Group has launched Thailand’s first commercial production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from the country’s first 100% HEFA-SPK SAF Stand Alone production unit at Bangchak Phra Khanong Refinery. The milestone marks an important step in Thailand’s transition toward future
(Essar) Essar Energy Transition successfully completes Pre-FEED stage on time and on budget; Methanol-to-Jet sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility will convert renewable methanol into more than 200,000 tonnes of SAF annually, making it one of the largest advanced SAF facilities in the
(Biofuels Digest) The house lights dim. Conversations soften to a hum. In a ballroom a few blocks from the Capitol, the people who move the bioeconomy—scientists, financiers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs—lean forward. This is ABLC 2026, the long-anticipated turning point from
by Paul Bartlett (Seatrade Maritime News) The ships chartered by Vale will be the first oceangoing vessels to use ethanol as a primary fuel -- Swiss power company WinGD is to supply ethanol-powered engines for two bulkers chartered by Brazilian miner, Vale,
by Ilana Newman and Julia Tilton (The Daily Yonder) Following success halting multiple carbon dioxide pipeline projects, a local coalition in central Illinois wants to stop the use of eminent domain for these potentially dangerous pipelines. ... Before the project was stopped, the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... This month, in a quieter but not entirely unrelated struggle, LanzaTech and Technical University of Denmark (DTU) announced plans to establish a next-generation C1 biofoundry in Europe. On May 5, DTU and LanzaTech unveiled a multi-year
by Timu King (ABC) Australia's wine industry wants to use the oversupply of wine as a source of ethanol, which can be used as a biofuel or for other purposes such as hand sanitiser. The wine oversupply is a major headache for
(BioEnergy Times) In a move aimed at promoting clean energy and better waste management, the Goa government has drafted a new policy to convert used cooking oil into biodiesel, reducing reliance on imported fuel. The proposed policy focuses on setting up a
(Oman Daily Observer/Zawya) The first site is set to deploy in late 2027, before a massive scale expansion that can cover the needs of the entire aviation -- In a move designed to reinforce the Sultanate of Oman’s position within the global
(VTT Research) Reduciner’s innovative technology addresses one of the most difficult challenges in climate change mitigation: how to turn unavoidable industrial emissions into an asset. For industrial customers, it offers a cost-efficient way to profitably use captured CO₂, reduce dependence on
Regulations influence not only industry’s investments in technology, but also which research and development priorities are pursued. Instead of driving innovation towards the most efficient solutions, we risk locking ourselves into less resource-efficient production methods. -- Henrik Thunman, Professor of Energy
by Charlotte Bailey (AIN Online) A report from Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology has cautioned that under existing European Union (EU) rules, fossil-free aviation fuels may become more expensive and energy-intensive. After analysing different methods for producing synthetic methanol, the study
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) Grant represents one of the largest in Europe to date -- Germany has made the largest public funding award in Europe to date, awarding €350 million (more than $412 million) for a synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF)
(Climbing. Fast.) A recent analysis by IDTechEx, a market research firm in the United Kingdom, indicates that the advantages of sustainable aviation fuel extend significantly beyond carbon reduction. Enhanced energy independence is a key benefit of SAF. Amidst global market volatility and
by Hanane Afeznaoui (Morocco World News) Morocco strengthened its clean energy research capacity with new projects aimed at advancing green hydrogen development and supporting the energy transition. -- Morocco launched on Tuesday (May 12, 2026) a Joint Center of Excellence in Clean Hydrogen
(DHL Group) The agreement is bringing the first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility in the Middle East into DHL's global SAF supply network. First SAF offtake agreement for DHL Express in the Middle East, securing long term supply from SAF One's
The speakers (on the attached document) have requested to present oral testimony on proposed regulations regarding Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit (REG–121244–23). A notice of proposed rulemaking and notice of public hearing was published in the Federal Register on
by Lauren Dalban (Inside Climate News) Environmentalists and some state lawmakers say the process does more harm than good. Plastics producers are pushing back. -- Legislation that would reduce plastic waste in New York is advancing in the state Legislature amid a
by Thomas Washington (S&P Global) EU cover crops could meet 2030 SAF targets; Long-term offtake deals needed for project financing; Incentive complexity challenges global production costs Sustainable aviation fuel production could enhance energy security by creating local feedstock sources, though divergent global incentives
by Sibi Arasu and Anton L. Delgado (Associated Press) ... Against the backdrop of cooking gas shortages and crude oil price increases, India has proposed letting vehicles run on 85%, or even 100%, ethanol. On Friday, India increased its petrol and
(Topsoe) • Topsoe and BioVeritas have signed an agreement to provide fuel producers with the ability to utilize second-generation feedstocks such as waste and sustainable biomass to produce renewable fuels. With limited access to first-generation feedstocks constraining development of renewable fuels
(PEAK Sustainability Ventures/WABAG) VA Tech Wabag Limited ("WABAG"), and PEAK Sustainability Ventures ("PEAK") are pleased to announce the development of their first Bio-CNG plant in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. This Project marks the first milestone under their waste-to-energy initiative announced on January
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Rise Reforming tackles fossil-dependent chemical production and undervalued biogas by deploying modular, on-site chemical plants at farms and wastewater facilities. Instead of burning biogas for low-margin power, Rise converts it into high-margin, low-carbon chemicals like Dimethyl
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... “Elegant systems. Extraordinary diagrams. Vast public subsidies. Then five years later the pilot plant is mothballed, the tax credits vanish, and everyone quietly discovers a new transition.” ... Fuel cells had long occupied a curious position within
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Jordan, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources affirmed the importance of the general framework for the proposed mechanism to develop green hydrogen projects, which was approved by the Council of Ministers. In a press statement, the
(Saitama University/Phys.Org) Microalgae have attracted growing attention as a promising platform for sustainable biofuel production because they can use photosynthesis to convert carbon dioxide into energy-rich compounds without competing with food crops. However, practical use of algal biofuels has long faced
by Lawrence Wen (Argus Media) Australian bioenergy developers Hazer and Continual Renewable Ventures (CRV) have partnered to assess opportunities for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel production in Australia. The firms plan to assess the viability of a 175mn litres/yr SAF
by Camila Souza Ramos (Valor International) Denmark’s Maersk, the world’s largest shipping company, has completed the first voyage of a ship powered 100% by ethanol. The operation took place in the first quarter and was “successful,” the company said in a statement
by O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Summit Carbon Solutions plans to shrink the scope of its pipeline project in Iowa by about 200 miles. The company has submitted a revised route plan to the Iowa Utilities Commission. Summit no longer plans to
(Pertamina) Pertamina and LanzaTech signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop technology-based low-carbon energy solutions during the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston. The signing was carried out by Pertamina's Deputy President Director, Oki Muraza, and LanzaTech's Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer
by J. Richard Hess (Idaho National Laboratory) A new techno-economic analysis by Idaho National Laboratory (INL) demonstrated that, by using integrated landscape management (ILM) techniques, bioenergy stakeholders could produce biomass at costs 20% lower than previous assumptions.1 The efficiencies gained using ILM
(Eni) Eni and MSC Cruises have announced the completion of a test of the use of Enilive’s HVO (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil) diesel. This test confirmed the technical feasibility of using the biofuel in its pure form in the maritime sector to
by Emily Brooks (The Hill) The House on Wednesday passed a bill to codify year-round sales of E15 ethanol fuel, a major win for members from corn-producing states but one that drew fierce opposition from other Republicans. The vote was 218-203, with
(Anaergia/Business Wire) First Canadian approval for a US-based facility -- The Rhode Island Bioenergy Facility (“RIBF”), owned and operated by a subsidiary of Anaergia Inc. (“Anaergia” or the “Company”) (TSX: ANRG) (OTCQX: ANRGF), has received a temporary negative Carbon Intensity (“CI”) score
(Zawya) Facility designed to produce low-carbon fuel from local waste feedstocks -- Kenya Airways (NSE: KQ) and Rubis Energy Kenya, a subsidiary of Rubis Énergie, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop the first dedicated sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) refinery on
by Carlos Anchando (Politico Pro Energywire) Assistant Secretary Kyle Haustveit says the department is focused on carbon utilization and applauded carbon capture incentives. -- The Trump administration is focused on how to use carbon capture technology for manufacturing and oil production rather
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Ecolomondo uses advanced thermal processing and pyrolysis technology to transform end-of-life scrap tires into valuable industrial resources, addressing the global challenge of over one billion discarded tires annually. Their proprietary process yields recovered carbon black, pyrolysis
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Technologies appearing under different names. Companies reorganizing, resurfacing, disappearing, returning. Strange capabilities emerging before the market fully understands what they are for. Fermentation seeking chemistry. Agricultural residues seeking infrastructure. Molecules searching for systems large enough
(University of Vaasa) A consortium led by the University of Vaasa has been awarded significant Horizon Europe funding for a major research and innovation project that moves long‑distance shipping closer to a zero‑carbon future. The H4PERION – Hydrogen FOR Performance
(Jet Zero) Jet Zero Australia Pty Ltd (Jet Zero) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the feasibility study for Project Mandala, representing a further milestone in the company’s Australian biorefinery development strategy following the advancement of its flagship Project
(Hapag-Lloyd) First collaboration between Hapag-Lloyd and Kuehne+Nagel on sustainable ocean freight using Sustainable Marine Fuels (SMF); Approx. 3,000 tonnes CO₂e emission reductions agreed as pilot volume for 2026; Around 1,000 tonnes of RED III compliant, waste based SMF utilized Hapag-Lloyd and Kuehne+Nagel are further
(LanzaTech) €500 Million Project Targets 79 000 Tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel and 9 000 Tonnes of Renewable Diesel Annually -- North Sea Port is delighted to announce that LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA) (“LanzaTech”), a member of the FLITE (Fuel via
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The U.S. currently recovers significant biogas, generating enough renewable electricity for 2.4 million homes. While landfills produce the majority, agricultural and food waste digesters are rapidly expanding. Co-digesting manure with food waste or perennial grasses significantly
by M. Uzair Shah and Nourredine Abdoulmoumine (University of Tennessee, Knoxville/Biofuels Digest) The hidden gap between modeled feasibility and real-world deployment — and how integrated decision-making can close it What looked feasible in pieces becomes fragile as a whole. That is the single
(FlyORO) The Singapore-rooted collaboration would connect Project Beacon’s first-of-a-kind next-generation SAF pathway with modular blending technology first launched in Singapore. KEY HIGHLIGHTS Non-binding MOU to jointly explore potential SAF supply-chain, blending and related activities in support of Project Beacon and future Aether SAF
by Richa Sharma (Business Today/MSN) India’s ethanol blending programme continues to demonstrate strong momentum, with cumulative ethanol supplies touching approximately 515 crore litres during the first six months of Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2025-26, according to industry estimates and supply trends
(European Commission) Today (May 3, 2026), the Commission published a report on the simplification of the revised EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and a set of further measures for a smooth and effective implementation following the agreement of co-legislators last December. These
(U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council) The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) recently participated in a pair of ethanol conferences in Singapore highlighting the fuel’s applications in aviation, maritime and on-road transportation. USGBC Deputy Regional Director for Southeast Asia & Oceania
by Kenneth Lim (Business Times) This week in ESG: Analysts raise forecasts for crude palm oil as Iran war continues -- Shares of Singapore-listed palm oil companies have climbed steadily so far this year as the war in Iran further elevates the
Thomas Funke (South Africa Cane Growers/IOL) South Africa’s aviation sector is experiencing another cost crisis as a result of the fact that the country does not control the fundamentals of its own jet fuel supply. This reflects a domestic gap - the
(DP World Globe Newswire) More than 2 million litres of conventional diesel displaced as port partners target 2.7 million litres in 2026 -- DP World and its partners displaced nearly 24% of conventional diesel use at the Port of Prince Rupert in
by Endang Mulyani (Jakarta Globe) Jakarta is stepping up efforts to tackle its mounting waste problem by accelerating the development of waste-to-energy plants while enforcing stricter household waste segregation policies. Governor Pramono Anung said the city is moving forward with plans to build
by Peter Saunders (Pulp and Paper Canada) The government of Ontario has earmarked $5.5 million to help Greenwater Technology produce renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel using byproducts and underused wood at Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper. The cleantech company’s $15.5 million
(National University of Singpore) ... One of the most promising routes for diversifying fuel production from crude oil is using renewable electricity for electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) into high-value products such as ethylene that today come almost exclusively
(BDI) BDI-BioEnergy International and Ghent Renewables have successfully commissioned an industry-leading feedstock PreTreatment plant at North Sea Port in Ghent. The jointly realized facility marks a major milestone in advancing the processing of complex waste streams into high-quality raw feedstock for
(HAM Group) The company is completing the rollout announced at the end of 2025 and reinforcing its commitment to biomethane as a renewable solution for professional transport HAM Group announces that, during the month of May, its entire network of refuelling stations
(Syntholene/Newsfile Corp) Fuel Expert Robert Rapier Validates Syntholene's Unique Pathway to Low-Cost Hydrogen and Synthetic Aviation Fuel -- Syntholene Energy Corp. (TSXV: ESAF) (FSE: 3DD0) (OTCQB: SYNTF) ("Syntholene" or the "Company") has published an independent technical and economic report (the "Report") that
(Ag-Grid Energy) Walmoore Ag-Grid Will Generate Electricity from Cow Manure and Food Waste and Export 1 MW Base Load 24/7 to PA Grid -- Walmoore Ag-Grid, Ag-Grid Energy’s first dairy farm digester project in Pennsylvania, is now in active development thanks to
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