by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) A farmer-director with the Iowa Soybean Association says biodiesel demand has been increasing. “Nine years ago, we were trying to beg people to use our product,” said Dave Walton, a soybean farmer from eastern Iowa. Walton says
(Greencore) Greencore, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of convenience foods, has taken a significant step toward a greener future by launching a new fleet of 15 vehicles powered by Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), a renewable diesel alternative that reduces carbon
(KOSTER (Google translation)) At the inauguration of the biomethane plant in San Nazzaro Sesia, KOSTER took a decisive step towards a completely sustainable energy supply chain. During the event, six new methane-powered vehicles were presented – four LNG and two CNG
(Air France-KLM Group) Air France-KLM and Airbus are pursuing their efforts to decarbonize air transport. -- As part of an agreement that came into effect at the beginning of 2025, Airbus employees can now book "SAF Bundles" for business travel—fares that include
Karen Potratz (Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition/Biobased Diesel Daily) High-quality fuel samples should be clear and bright. Keep in mind that even the best-quality fuel will fail if the tank or dispensing equipment is faulty or contaminated. Follow these best practices for trouble-free
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Second, the more dramatic the promise, the more disenchanted we become when reality fails to keep up. If you were told something was going to change the world by next Tuesday, and instead it merely
(do Caminhoneiro (Google translation)) Volvo Penta is launching the G13 in Brazil, its first engine powered by biogas, biomethane or NGV (Vehicle Natural Gas), for high-performance electric generators. It is the ideal alternative for rural properties that produce their own biogas
(World Biogas Association) The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has opened a public consultation, closing July 6, on a proposed methodology to support the use of improved cookstoves in cutting carbon emissions and air pollution. The methodology, known as CLEAR (Comprehensive
(Bioenergy Insight) Gasum has opened its ninth liquefied biogas (LBG) filling station in Norway, located at Moskog Business Park in Førde, within the Sunnfjord municipality. The new facility strengthens Gasum’s expanding Nordic network and responds to growing demand from both regional and
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) published the first peer-reviewed lifecycle assessment for recreational boats, concluding no “one size fits all” solution for carbon emission reduction. Given boats’ 30-50 year useful life, sustainable solutions are vital.
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) today announced that on June 26, it refueled its operated coal carrier HOKULINK (Note 1) with biofuel at Yeosu Port in South Korea. The HOKULINK, which transports coal for Hokuriku Electric Power
(CEVA Logistics/Automotive World) This investment allows CEVA to target 450 vehicles using HVO in the UK by the end of 2025 -- CEVA Logistics, a world leader in third-party logistics, is making HVO100 biofuel available across its entire network in the United
(Lufthansa Group) Since June 1, the Lufthansa Group “Sustainable Corporate Value Fare” has been used by Airbus for all Lufthansa flights within Germany for its employees; Fare for business customers enables proportional offsetting of calculated CO2 emissions through the use of SAF; Lufthansa
by Natalie Roberts* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The 2025 Environmental Justice Summit was hosted by the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) at Howard University. This event had four small panels, each focusing on a different aspect or application of environmental justice.
(Marine Insight News Network) Maritime service provider Vane Brothers and multinational oil and gas company Shell have completed their first marine biofuel delivery in New York. The bunkering operation was carried out earlier this month at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal, where the
by Dorany Pineda, John Locher and Mark Thiessen (Associated Press) ... In Galena, a sprawling village of 400 people on the banks of the Yukon River, a community built around a former military base is shifting to clean energy in an
(Nebraska Soybean Board) Ask any farm family around here what they're listening to while working the fields, and they’ll tell you, “The game’s on.” Since 2023, Husker Athletics, Arrow Stage Lines, and the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) have taken that pride on the road
(New York City Department of Transportation) A Shipment Containing 336,000 Gallons of Hydrogenation-Derived Renewable Diesel – a Sustainable Alternative to Petroleum-Based Fuel – Has Now Arrived in Staten Island. Image of the Staten Island Ferry ‘Spirit of America’ making a trip during
(ReFuels/NewsWeb) ReFuels N.V., one of Europe's leading suppliers of renewable biomethane (Bio-CNG) for the decarbonisation of heavy goods vehicles (HGV), has opened a new refuelling station at Livingston in West Lothian, Scotland. The public-access Bio-CNG station operated under the CNG Fuels
(Viva Energy Australia) Viva Energy today (June 13, 2025) launched its Australia-first renewable hydrogen refuelling station at the company's Energy Hub in Geelong. The facility is the nation’s first publicly accessible commercial hydrogen refuelling station and will be the hub for
(World Biogas Association) The WBA Connect+ is a collaborative initiative dedicated to strengthening industry connections, enhancing performance, sharing knowledge, and driving innovation in the anaerobic digestion (AD), biogas, biomethane, and biofuels sectors. Our mission is to speed up the industry’s growth by fostering
(TUKR/PR Newswire) • Pizza Hut Indonesia collaborates with TUKR as part of its commitment to proper management of food production waste for sustainability, environmental preservation, and public health. From June 2024 to May 2025, through its partnership with TUKR, more than 200
(American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) A panel at the 2025 Fuel Ethanol Workshop will spotlight how agricultural conservation practices can create new markets and profit opportunities for ethanol producers and farmers. Titled "Turning Agricultural Practices into Low-Carbon Farming Success,” .... Moderated by American
by Adam Campbell (BIV) GCT's Vanterm terminal in Vancouver's inner harbour now uses renewable diesel to power it's entire heavy duty fleet -- Heavy equipment at one Metro Vancouver’s biggest container ports is now running on fully renewable fuel. Global Container Terminals Inc.
(American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) The Oregon Department of Transportation said its POINT intercity bus service has joined with two other state transit agencies – Lane Transit District and TriMet – in transitioning from operating buses on petroleum-based diesel to
(Neste) Airport company Finavia's Helsinki Airport has achieved net-zero carbon emissions targets in its own operations and has received an international Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program’s net-zero certification. Neste MY Renewable Diesel™, powering the machinery and emergency power generators at the Helsinki
by Donnelle Eller (Des Moines Register) Food and beverage giant PepsiCo says it has converted about 20 semi trucks in Iowa to new technology that enables them to run on mostly biodiesel to help the company meet its sustainability goals. The maker
by Zohab Ahmed (SlashGear) ... Now, if you're driving a Cummins-powered pickup truck, the odds are high that you're already good to go with biodiesel blends — specifically B20, which is 20% biodiesel and 80% conventional diesel. Cummins details that pickups
(Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator) The Maryland Climate Tech Pre-Accelerator is a unique opportunity to test your climate-tech research, invention, and ideas to have commercial viability. The Maryland Innovation Energy Accelerator (MEIA) implements the program with the NSF Mid-Atlantic Hub I-Corps team
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) GIC Group is launching CPC (Commodity Plus Carbon) futures contracts linking commodity prices with carbon emission reductions. These contracts generate premiums based on emissions below benchmarks and enable the biofuel industry, particularly corn and ethanol producers,
(VINCI Airports) Annecy Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc airport, operated by VINCI Airports, has taken a new step in its environmental strategy by providing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and an electric charging station thanks to a new fuelling contract with TotalEnergies. A 44 kW
(RSB) .Transparency isn’t just a principle — it’s a practice -- In sustainability certification, transparency is often seen as a value to aspire to. At RSB, it’s designed into the system as a requirement, not just an aspiration. From public audit summaries
(RSB) .What does ‘assurance’ really mean — and why does it matter? Sustainability certification depends on trust. But that trust doesn’t come from labels — it comes from the rigour behind the audit. At the heart of any credible certification system is assurance: the
(RSB) Behind every credible certification system is a network of people who understand how it works. Auditors. Operators. Farmers. Technical staff. Sustainability leads. Policy professionals. These are the people who translate a standard from text to action, and whose decisions determine whether
(RSB) In an era where sustainability claims are under scrutiny, certification can either build confidence — or raise more questions. When credibility matters most, not all certification systems offer the same level of assurance, oversight, or transparency. At RSB, we believe that
(Perth and Kinross Council/LGIU (Local Government Information Unit)) Having a large vehicle fleet comes with issues around fuel spending and its impact on the environment. How can a council move forward with reducing the carbon footprint of the large, previously diesel-fuelled
(Daily Echo) The museum, based in Bovington, is aiming to be more environmentally friendly, and is trialling biofuels to replace petrol and diesel. The Cold War M548 troop carrier, used for tracked vehicle rides, is now powered by hydrotreated vegetable oil, a
by Jim Giles (Trellis) Efforts to reduce methane and black carbon can deliver critical short-term benefits, according to the Global Heat Reduction Initiative. Conventional carbon accounting measures impact over 100 years, lessening the focus on short-lived drivers of global warming. The Global Heat
by Samanta Gladkauskaite (Gazette) Two councils have saved more than 1,550 tonnes of carbon emissions by switching to a low-emission biofuel for their bin trucks. Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council and Hart District Council began fuelling their kerbside collection trucks with hydrogenated
by Bhok Thompson (Green Prophet) The United Kingdom has taken a significant step in advancing sustainable aviation by approving an increase in the co-processing blend limit for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from 5% to 30%. This decision, endorsed by the UK Ministry of
(Cargolux) Cargolux and global freight forwarding partner AIT Worldwide Logistics have signed the largest Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) deal in their history, in collaboration with Microsoft, for the transportation of their server racks (Microsoft Cloud Logistics). This groundbreaking partnership will result
(University at Albany) On Wednesday, May 28, the University at Albany will accept its first delivery of renewable diesel fuel and begin replacing petroleum diesel with the cleaner-burning, non-fossil biofuel in campus-operated vehicles and equipment. UAlbany is the first SUNY campus
(U.S. Grains Council) During the past six weeks, 10 taxis in Monterrey, Mexico converted to Flex Fuel technology and traveled more than 43,000 miles, using in excess of 1,500 gallons of E85—gasoline blended with 85% bioethanol—cutting operating costs by more than
by Prakriti Mitra (Business Upturn) Leading the charge towards sustainable air travel, the top five greenest airlines in the USA demonstrate innovation, investment, and commitment to reducing aviation’s carbon footprint. ... In the USA, several airlines have made remarkable strides toward reducing their environmental
by Moses Moseray (Kondayama Biofuels Investment Team) In collaboration with Empower Sierra Leone Foundation, We trained and distributed 50 ethanol cookstoves to women in the Allen Town Community, Freetown Sierra Leone. Moses Moseray with ethanol cook stoves and bottles of ethanol fuel
(Hecla-em) --Hecla’s FuelEU Maritime Exchange (FME) has facilitated the completion of a first of its kind deal to trade a compliance balance token through a third-party platform. --Hecla’s FME makes it easy for shipping companies turn compliance surplus into a tradeable
(Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)) This blog outlines how the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) defines environmental attribute certificates (EACs), which includes carbon credits, and how the revised draft of the Corporate Net-Zero Standard proposes they are used. SBTi has released the
(Bunker Market) Hapag-Lloyd, World’s leading shipping liner company, has reached significant milestones in its efforts to decarbonize the shipping industry under the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) initiative. The company successfully completed its bio-methane bunkering operations, marking a major step toward the
(Norden) Danish shipping company NORDEN is working on a pilot project with Microsoft to help reduce its maritime supply chain emissions by utilising NORDEN's biofuel voyage and Book and Claim solution, we're helping Microsoft reducing their maritime emissions. “We are pleased to
by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak (Offshore Energy) Finnish shipping company Finnlines has decided to launch a low-emission sea transportation service, which combines sustainability with efficient carriage of freight. -- As part of the new Green Lane service, there will be two options for new
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Japan, the metropolitan government of Tokyo began accepting applications for a subsidy program covering up to ¥80 million per project to support the commercialization of vehicles and ships using low-carbon biofuels, with a total of
by Robert White (Renewable Fuels Association) On Monday, our nation will remember the many men and women whose ultimate sacrifice guaranteed our nation’s freedom and independence. These are values Americans hold dear, and many of us have lost a loved one
(Maryland Department of Environment) The goal of this working group is to discuss the role of biofuels, carbon capture, fuel cells, hydrogen, and other technologies in MDE’s building decarbonization policies. This first working group session will provide an overview of
(Kuehne+Nagel) Kuehne+Nagel signs individual Memoranda of Understanding with fourteen global airlines; Agreement to collaborate on sustainability initiatives, including use of sustainable aviation fuel -- To lead the way to a more sustainable future, Kuehne+Nagel announces the launch of its carrier engagement sustainability programme.
(Business Airport International) Wheels Up Experience has launched a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) program. Now, Wheels Up charter customers who opt into this initiative are able to seamlessly book a private jet or group charter flight and contribute towards decarbonizing aviation
(Avfuel) Luxury North Dakota FBO, Overland Aviation (KXWA)—together with leading independent fuel supplier, Avfuel Corporation—proudly announces it accepted a delivery of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on May 12, expanding accessibility of the fuel in a new region within the United States. The
by Andrea Kent (Renewable Industries Canada/Ethanol Producer Magazine) This column is being written immediately after Canada’s federal election. The Liberals have secured a historic fourth term while Conservatives reached their highest vote count in 40 years. Yet, amid this, one of
by Emily Skor (Growth Energy) ... Just weeks ago, Growth Energy’s Technical Director for Market Development Reid Wagner was one of the first customers to take advantage of Costco’s new Unleaded 88 (or E15) fuel offering. Located at the Costco in
(Environmental Protection Agency/Federal Register) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites nominations of scientific experts from a wide range of disciplines to be considered for appointment to the EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) described in this document. Appointments will be announced
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association is proud to spotlight Brent Hoops, a U.S. Army veteran whose leadership, commitment to service, and strategic thinking now help drive success at Chief Ethanol in Nebraska. Brent served in various roles with the U.S.
(Farmers Edge and National Sorghum Producers/AG Funder News) Farmers Edge and National Sorghum Producers (NSP) have joined forces to solve a major data challenge in agriculture: building a scalable, trusted system to capture sustainability data directly from growers and deliver it across the ethanol
(World Biogas Association) The WBA Connect+ is a collaborative initiative dedicated to strengthening industry connections, enhancing performance, sharing knowledge, and driving innovation in the anaerobic digestion (AD), biogas, biomethane, and biofuels sectors. Our mission is to speed up the industry’s growth by fostering
by Harrison Minihane (Travel Radar) The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) warned on May 15 that a shortage of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could increase airfares and restrict travel options. ... China however requires airlines to be using a 15% SAF blend by
E85 Vs. Premium Gasoline: eFlexFuel Equipped 2019 Dodge Challenger 6.4L -- It’s one thing to talk about performance gains but it’s another thing to perform testing and prove them. Critics say there are no gains to be had from E85 in naturally
by Elsa Wenzel (Trellis) Tersus’s innovative liquid CO₂ cleaning technology preserves garments while minimizing waste and microfiber shedding. The process uses carbon captured at a nearby ethanol plant and shipped to the cleaning facility. READ MORE -- Tersus Solutions is positioning itself
(Ardagh Group) Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe (AGP-Europe), an operating business of Ardagh Group, has successfully completed an industrial fuel switching trial to produce glass packaging using biofuel in the furnace at its Knottingley, UK facility. The £6 million industrial fuel switching trial, funded by
(Ethanol Report) This weekend, crappie anglers from around the country will be on the Lake of the Ozarks for a chance to win $50,000 in the Big Crappie Challenge. The Renewable Fuels Association is in on the competition with three RFA-sponsored teams making sure the
(Future Energy Global) Future Energy Global (FEG) and Montana Renewables, LLC (MRL) have agreed framework terms for a multi-year offtake agreement for the environmental attributes of 15 million gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), with deliveries planned to begin later in
by Andrew King (Process and Control Today) ... Green Hydrogen: The Key to Hard-to-Decarbonise Sectors But what about industries that need extreme heat for example, cement, steel, and chemicals? That’s where green hydrogen comes in. Think of it as the clean-burning fuel
by Jane Marsh (Renewable Energy Magazine) Construction and transportation pose a difficult challenge for decarbonization efforts. In addition to being responsible for a considerable portion of overall emissions, equipment in these sectors is not easy to electrify from a logistical standpoint.
Smart Cities Connect Conference and Expo unites city leaders and solution providers to tackle urgent urban challenges—from sustainability and mobility to cybersecurity and data governance. This fall, we’re seeking forward-thinking panel submissions that offer real solutions and inspire collaboration. Taking place
(American Power Group/Access Newswire) American Power Group Corporation ("APG") (OTC Pink:APGI) the leading U.S. based dual fuel diesel engine conversion technology company today announced the company's stationary/off-road dual fuel installation base has reached an estimated 25 million cumulative run hour milestone. APG's
(Rocky Mountain Institute) The SAFc Registry launches an industry-first integration with Chooose to streamline SAF transactions, boost trust, and drive sustainable aviation fuel adoption. -- The SAFc Registry and Chooose have partnered in a first-of-its-kind software integration to streamline sustainable aviation fuel certificate (SAFc) transactions. The
by Jim Giles (Trellis) Indigo Ag, Boomitra and other project developers are planning on issuing millions of tons of credits annually. -- o After years of slow growth, issuances are on a tear. o More data and better models are helping
by Curt Epstein (AIN) Private lift provider Wheels Up has launched a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) program for its charter customers. It will allow users to opt into the program to seamlessly integrate SAF use into their bookings and contribute to
(Japan Airlines) －Launch of domestic SAF supply chain towards aviation decarbonization－JGC Holdings Corporation (Representative Director, Chairman and CEO, Masayuki Sato, “JGC HD”), Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (President & Group CEO, Mitsuko Tottori, “JAL”), and Kansai Airports (Representative Director and CEO, Yoshiyuki
(Ecoengineers) Carbon accounting is the method and practice of tracking an organization’s greenhouse gas emissions throughout the supply chain process and life cycle of a product or service. Organizations, regulators, and governments are focused on the measurement and reduction of greenhouse
(Port of Virginia) Corridor runs between Norfolk Harbor and Virginia Inland Port -- The Port of Virginia is collaborating with Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) on its new RailGreen program that reduces supply chain emissions for shippers. With the first-of-its-kind emission reduction program
(Volvo) Demand for Volvo’s gas-powered trucks is rising and sales increased by more than 25% in 2024. Gas-powered trucks are a growing solution for transport companies to reduce their CO2 footprint as carbon emissions can be reduced by up to 100%
by Michael Barnard (Clean Technica) A traveler books a long-haul flight from Frankfurt to Singapore and notices a line item labeled “Environmental Surcharge.” It’s not optional, and it’s not tiny. For most economy passengers, it adds somewhere between €6 and €20. In
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) As time passes beyond the first 100 days of the Trump administration, dreams of a rural future with sustainable aviation fuel seem to be waning -- this despite the rural vote carrying President Donald Trump
(CRS) Fuel producers and their customers concerned with managing the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from using fuels are pursuing ways to replace conventional fossil fuels with biologically derived and lower-emitting alternative fuels. To help spur investment in the production of these
(Minnesota Pollution Control Agency) The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) requests proposals from eligible applicants from private, public, and nonprofit sectors to partially fund new diesel, propane and natural gas school bus replacements in the Minnesota. The grant aims to reduce
(Viva Energy Australia) Viva Energy kicked-off an an innovative trial of marine biofuel when Royal Caribbean Group's Celebrity Edge sailed from Sydney on 5 April.The initiative marks the first commercial cruise ship in Australia to partake in this trial, serving as
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... I find the best strategy in confusing conditions is to drive towards the light, always worked for me. Rainy here, it’s sunny there, let’s go that way. There’s good news a-plenty, let’s share that and build
(BioMADE) The Hayward facility aims to open by the early 2026 and will expand domestic bioindustrial manufacturing capabilities, strengthen national security, and secure domestic supply chains for needed materials. -- Today, BioMADE announced an agreement with Lygos, a pioneering sustainable specialty chemicals
(BioMADE) The Maple Grove facility will be key in BioMADE’s national network of pilot- to demonstration-scale infrastructure to advance U.S. biomanufacturing and enhance national security. -- Today (April 29, 2025), BioMADE announced Maple Grove as the Minnesota site in its national network
(Bioenergy Insight) Keenan Recycling said it is hitting the road with a new fleet of 100% biomethane-powered food waste collection trucks, designed to revolutionise how food waste is collected and transported in the UK. As the nation’s largest food waste collector, Keenan
(Repsol) o From tomorrow (April 29, 2025) and until July 31, 2025, individual clients, who use the company’s payment app Waylet when refueling, will enjoy a discount of €0.10 per liter. With this discount, the 100% renewable fuel can be
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) In conjunction with Earth Day, the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) began today a months-long campaign to promote Unleaded 88 in the Twin Cities metro area with a two-hour promotion at Holiday station in New Hope. Joining MN Bio-Fuels
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Fourteen students from Sleepy Eye High School’s Crops 101 class visited Highwater Ethanol on April 23 to get a better understanding of the ethanol production process. “We were happy to welcome students from Sleepy Eye High School at our
(Preem) Road transport accounts for one-third of climate emissions in Sweden, and last year these emissions increased by 18 percent. To reverse this trend and enable an immediate reduction in fossil carbon dioxide emissions, Preem is now launching Preem Redefine HVO100,
(Lloyd's Register) The enhanced platform supports safer, more sustainable fuel strategies in an increasingly complex marine energy landscape. -- Lloyd’s Register (LR) has enhanced its Global Fuel Finder tool, delivering a significant upgrade that allows ship operators and technical teams to make
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by Linda Sigrid Hammer (DNV) As the maritime industry moves towards zero-emission operations, ammonia and hydrogen are gradually emerging as suitable ship fuels due to their carbon-free emissions. These new fuels require a change of mindset in terms of design, operations and
(Showhouse) Moores is accelerating its sustainability efforts by transitioning its entire HGV fleet to run on renewable biodiesel, reinforcing its commitment to reducing carbon emissions across operations. By switching to HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil), Moores is cutting CO₂ emissions by up to
(Manila Times/Globe Newswire) Now in its sixth year, the 2025 State of Sustainable Fleets Market Brief, released today (April 28, 2025), provides a comprehensive analysis of an industry confronting unprecedented regulatory uncertainty while demonstrating growth and resilience through continued investment in sustainable transportation
Don’t have a flex fuel vehicle, but read yesterday's post about E85, a renewable replacement for gasoline? Want to use up to 85% renewable fuel (or 100% renewable E85) in your vehicle? There are kits for that. Very popular in France.
(Avfuel) New offering highlighted by visit from mayor and airport director -- Heritage Aviation, along with Avfuel Corporation—a leading independent supplier of aviation fuel and services—is proud to announce the introduction of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Research out of The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota has discovered links between breast cancer risk and exposure to carcinogens and aromatics from gasoline. Professor Leena Hilakivi-Clarke, PhD, The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, is the author of a paper appearing
In California, Pearson Fuels supplies E85 to 329 retail sites across the state and adds around 50 sites every year. Pearson’s two products are E85 blended with gasoline and a completely renewable fuel made up of E85 and renewable naphtha, which
Do you use charcoal, wood or kerosene for cooking? The United Nations supports transitioning to clean cooking fuel like ethanol for cleaner burning, healthier cooking. New Research Shows the Health Benefits of Ethanol-Fueled Cookstoves Around the world, there are initiatives to transition
Are you responsible for heavy duty vehicles like long haul trucks, snow plows, garbage trucks, mining equipment, buses? Would you like to use 100% renewable fuel? Trying to identify options? One option is to use 100% renewable diesel or HVO (hydrotreated
(Mammoet) The heavy lift and transport company implements HVO in the Netherlands, UK and Canada -- Mammoet today announced that it will be implementing HVO fuel across the Netherlands, UK and Canada from Q2 2025. The move demonstrates that the company is
Does your vehicle use compressed natural gas (CNG)? Why not start buying renewable natural gas (RNG) instead? Especially relevant to buses and trucks. Not just a renewable alternative, but check out the carbon intensity, carbon footprint improvement over petroleum fuel, compressed
Are you a farmer who would like to lower your carbon footprint? Here's one farmer's story: How Our Farm Will Benefit from Low-Carbon Corn And, you can join a weekly Zoom conversation with the folks from Continuum Ag about how the testing
by Tom J. Bechman and Mindy Ward (Farm Progress) Despite previous failures, farmers in the Midsouth and southern Corn Belt are embracing winter canola as a new crop, thanks to improved hybrid varieties and a growing market for renewable diesel fuel production. ... Thanks
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... oday, outside your window in the bioeconomy, it might be raining — not the literal drops from the sky, but the drizzle of declining stock prices, tariff confusion, investor reluctance, commodity swings, R&D retreat, company
Do you run a retail fueling station? Is it already converted to sell highest possible blends of renewables? In the US, don't forget that E85 and E15 (85% or 15% ethanol fuel) can sell at a significant discount to what
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(Gevo) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) and Future Energy Global (FEG) are pleased to announce that they have signed a pioneering offtake agreement for carbon abatement attributes, to enable airlines and other companies to reduce their CO2 emissions through Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Do the heavy duty trucks in your area use renewable diesel instead of fossil diesel? Here’s some information about those who have made the switch. Neste Empowers DB Schenker to Boost Adoption of Neste MY Renewable Diesel in Singapore and Asia-PacificPilot
Does your company make cars, truck, planes, locomotives, equipment, ships? Why not deliver them with their first ‘fill up’ of renewable fuel? Here are some examples: Learn more: https://advancedbiofuelsusa.info/airbus-begins-delivery-of-all-aircraft-from-its-u-s-plant-with-u-s-sourced-sustainable-aviation-fuel-blend And, the renewable fuel used by Gulfstream is produced by World Energy at its
by Mark Phelps (AvWeb) Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin seeks information on pros and cons of new fuel. -- In conjunction with the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative, the FAA announced today it is calling on pilots, aircraft owners, mechanics and
Do you manage a grocery store or food terminal? For grocery stores and food terminals – Find an aggregator collecting food waste for anaerobic digestion. Even better, team up with dairies and add food waste to manure for high anaerobic digestion results. And
(American Power Group/Access Newswire) American Power Group Corporation (OTC Pink:APGI) the leading U.S. based dual fuel diesel engine conversion technology company is pleased to highlight that APG's vehicular dual fuel solution can generate significantly low carbon emissions when displacing diesel fuel
Do you want to help a small business in Sierra Leone enable the transition to clean cooking fuel? See what Kondayama Biofuel Investment is doing to make that happen. You can help. Get in touch with this company. And see what other
Do you use business aviation or general aviation jets? Here are some airports that have sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) options. If yours doesn’t, talk to the fuel supplier to change that. Planes at Cluj International Airport Start Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Planning a cruise? Why not make sure the cruise line uses renewable fuel? Check out these options. Dublin Bay Cruises Opts for HVO Bunker Fuel for Passenger Ship “St. Bridget” Catalina Express, Harbor Breeze Curises and Port of Los Angeles Receive $31
by Todd Du Mond (USA TODAY Network/lohud.) • Biofuels offer a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, benefiting farmers, the environment, and local economies. • New York has implemented some biofuel initiatives, but a low-carbon fuel standard is needed to further incentivize the
Do the garbage trucks in your area use 100% biodiesel? Here are some that do. You might follow their examples. DC Public Works Expands Biodiesel Truck Fleet with Advanced Fuel Systems City of Ames Grows Sustainable Fleet with Partners Renewable Energy Group
(Aspen Group/SUSTAIN Fuel) Brits have a blind spot for EV emissions as the Government progresses towards zero-emissions goals -- Over a quarter of Brits (27%) wrongly believe that driving an electric vehicle (EV) is completely emission-free, research has revealed. Only 46% were aware
by James Batchelor (Express and Star) The trip from the Baltic to the Arctic Circle highlighted the viability of sustainable fuel -- A fleet of Mazda SUVs have travelled over 1,300 miles across some of the world’s hardest terrain to demonstrate the
((Thermogenics/PR Newswire) New system maximizes renewable fuel use while maintaining consistent boiler output -- Thermogenics, a leading provider of boiler lifecycle solutions in North America, has introduced a new biogas enrichment system that enables industrial boilers to operate using renewable biogas (or sometimes referred
Do you ship product by air or sea? Check out how to use book-and-claim systems to decrease your Scope 2 and 3 carbon footprint. LEARN MORE: Book-and-Claim More on this webinar MOL Obtains 3rd Party Certification for Pure Car Carrier Book and Claim Service Join
(Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center) For Elementary, Middle School, High School -- Investigation Stand-Alone Activity -- In this simple experiment, students investigate the process of fermentation in resealable bags with bakers yeast, warm water and various sources of plant sugar. Students observe and measure evidence
(Greencarrier) To accelerate the transition to fossil-free fuels in the maritime sector, Swedish logistics company Greencarrier is launching the ‘Shipping Made Fossil-Free’ campaign. As part of the initiative, Greencarrier is offering businesses a free trial of its Maritime Biofuel Insets solution,
For dairy operations, install anaerobic digesters to reduce organic waste and produce biogas! Food waste can be a feedstock for anaerobic digesters, too. Join in the fun! CLICK here to see the 2022 POSTS and here to see the 2023 POSTS; for 2024 EARTH DAY POSTS, click here. And
(BioCirc (Google Translate)) In order to carry out projects totaling DKK1 billion in 2025, including the realization of the world's largest biogas plant in Skive, BioCirc has just completed an internal financing round among the company's shareholders and employees of DKK300
(Continuum Ag) Utilizing farm data provides a new revenue source for farmers looking to boost profitability. However, oftentimes, it is unclear which program is a fit and what contract is best to sign. The launch of TopSoil Connect provides a transparent, farmer-first platform
Do you want to fund something that leaves the world a better place than you found it? To help mitigate climate change? To support sustainable climate-smart agriculture? To enable low carbon transportation, power generation, heating, clean cooking? If yes, check
If you drive a diesel/compression ignition engine, you can use biodiesel or renewable diesel to decrease your carbon footprint. You might already use B5 (5% biodiesel). The biodiesel is treated as any other additive. Many vehicles can use up to
Does your community have collection sites for used cooking oil (UCO)? Does your favorite restaurant recycle their used cooking oil? UCO can be recycled to make biodiesel, renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel and more. READ MORE: used cooking oil (UCO) Join in the
by David Gluckman (Car and Driver) Not all cars are compatible with this ethanol-rich fuel, and deciding whether to fill up with it requires some consideration. ... Even if your car's engine isn't compatible with E85, it's a topic of increasing relevance in
If your company has ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) goals, think about how you can defossilize, lower your carbon footprint and your greenhouse gas emissions in the company’s transportation sector. ESG refers to a set of standards measuring a business's impact on society,
(Simtronics) Innovative software for the process industries and the educational institutions which support them – from a world leader in OTS. Simtronics combines experience and the latest technology to deliver a proven, progressive, and exciting simulator system. Your choice of Windows or
by Theodore Koumelis (IAG/Travel Daily News) This agreement forms part of IAG’s work to invest in and accelerate SAF production, particularly in the UK and Europe, with a goal of using 10 per cent SAF by 2030. -- International Airlines Group (IAG) and Microsoft are strengthening their
The next time you check in for a flight, ask if the airline is using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Many airlines are using a blend of jetfuel that includes SAF. The EU, the UK and others have mandates. For more on
(Illinois Soybean Association) A bipartisan bill passed in 2022 to promote the use of higher biodiesel blends is making a significant impact once again in 2025. Effective today, April 1, biodiesel blend requirements will increase from B14 to B17, marking another
Think of jobs and careers that advanced the understanding, development, deployment and use of sustainable renewable fuels, for example. From seed to wheel; from trash to the skies, people do a wide variety of jobs. Check out this presentation that
(Neste) Tour d’Europe is an initiative demonstrating the availability and potential of renewable fuels to help drive decarbonization and contribute to climate neutrality today and for decades to come. The Tour d’Europe involves 20 different companies, associations and institutions from across
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) KOKO Networks aims to achieve universal access to clean fuels by promoting bioethanol for cooking in emerging countries. Bioethanol offers lower capital expenditure and faster time to market, along with environmental, health, and gender benefits. Kenya
Use 15% renewable fuel (E15, 15% renewable ethanol) at your next fill-up if your car or truck was built in 2001 or since then. Enhanced performance, lower carbon footprint and LOWER price! Sometimes marketed as Uleaded 88 to highlight that
If you have a flex fuel vehicle (FFV) or have converted to use E85, fill up with less expensive, cleaner burning 85% renewable fuel (E85). If you are in California, you can fill up with Superethanol E85, 100% renewable fuel. It’s
by Jason Marker (Jalopnik) ... There are currently, as of March 2025, more than 4,200 public gas stations in 44 US states that sell E85 alongside regular old dinosaur squeezins. Most of those E85 pumps are clustered in and around the
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Here's a short video featuring Jay Moser, owner of Duffy's Minnoco in St Paul, on who can use Unleaded 88 and some of its benefits. Transcript excerpts 0:04 [Music] 0:06 anyone with the vehicle 2001 or newer 0:08 can put unlet 88 in their vehicle
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Twenty students from Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted High School toured Highwater Ethanol earlier today to learn about ethanol production. “We enjoyed hosting MN Future Farmers of America students from Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted High School. Our industry offers numerous pathways for anyone interested
(Wärtsilä) Technology group Wärtsilä has partnered with Brazilian energy company Energetica Suape II S.A, majority owned by Grupo Econômico 4M, to conduct a world-first clean energy trial, which will see ethanol – a biofuel mainly produced from sugarcane – used to
(Norfolk Southern/PR Newswire) Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today launched RailGreen, a first-of-its-kind solution enabling customers to reduce emissions from their freight rail shipments. RailGreen makes Norfolk Southern the only freight railroad in the world to offer verified certificates for supply chain
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) Banyan Air Service, one of a quartet of FBOs at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE), is now one of the first service providers in South Florida to stock continuous supplies of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Avfuel
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