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German Auto Lobby Proposal Sparks Renewed Debate on EU Combustion Engine Ban

by Jordyn Dahl (Politico) The group wants to allow automakers to continue selling some combustion engines after 2035. -- ... Friday's proposition from the German Association for the Automotive Industry (VDA) came just 10 days after the Council granted automakers leniency on this year's emission targets. That was a response to pleas it would cost the sector billions in fines.

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The VDA now wants to shift from a full ban to a 90 percent CO2 reduction target for new vehicles by 2035. That means 10 percent of vehicles sold could be powered by internal combustion engines.

The proposal caught some German lawmakers off guard.

"The VDA's position surprised us. We will adhere to the fleet emission limits as stipulated in the coalition agreement, and we expect the EU Commission to do the same," said Isabel Cademartori, transport policy spokesperson for the Social Democratic Party, the junior partner in Germany's ruling coalition.

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The Christian Democrats of Chancellor Friedrich Merz have been calling for a rethink of the 2035 rule, and are backed by conservative lawmakers in the European Parliament as well as countries with important car industries like Poland and the Czech Republic.

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Another critical component of the VDA proposal — and also of broader efforts to undercut the 2035 ban — are exceptions allowing e-fuels and biofuels that replace fossil fuels in conventional cars. They argue the fuels have a smaller climate impact than gasoline and diesel, although green groups point out they are very expensive and only available in limited quantities. READ MORE

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VDA: Reduce CO₂ emissions in transport, ensure the competitiveness of the automotive industry (Automotive World/German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA))
Achieving CO2 fleet targets requires flexibilization and massive improvements in framework conditions (German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) January 2025)

Excerpt from Clean Energy Wire/The Driven: The changes would mean that “a limited number of new combustion engines can still be registered after 2035,” said the head of the VDA lobby group, Hildegard Müller, to Politico. Additional emissions could be compensated for by “more ambitious targets for renewable fuels,” she added.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s conservatives called for a reversal of the ban prior to this year’s federal election in Germany, but the policy did not make it into the coalition agreement his party made with the Social Democrats (SPD).

The ban on the sale of new combustion engine cars from 2035 onwards is EU law and cannot be reversed single-handedly by Germany. However, other member state governments have also said they want to lift the ban. The European Parliament’s centre-right European People’s Party (EPP), to which Merz’s conservatives belong, have also pushed to reverse it.

Many car industry experts have said the battle over the 2035 combustion engine ban is largely symbolic. It appears unlikely that many consumers would opt for a combustion engine car in ten years’ time, given recent technological advancements and price reductions for electric cars. However, they warn it could slow the unavoidable shift to electric cars, by sowing doubts among consumers.

The VDA comprises not only Germany’s carmaking groups VW, Mercedes, and BMW, but also many companies from the country’s large supplier industry, many of which specialise in combustion engine technology, and have few options to survive in a purely electric car market.

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VDA wants to keep the “development and production” of combustion engines in Europe

The VDA’s draft paper calls for softening interim fleet emission targets, as well as allowing the registration of certain long-range plug-in hybrids after 2035. The association justified its call for more technological open-mindedness with the poor e-car sales figures from last year.

The VDA paper states that “in many European countries, there is a lack of charging points, modern electricity grids and purchase incentives like tax incentives,” reported Politico. The association added that demand for e-cars remains “well below what would be necessary to achieve climate targets”.

“The end of the combustion engine cannot be realised in this way; we need to take an honest look at the realities and framework conditions,” the VDA argued. It added that fleet limits should be adjusted so the “development and production of combustion engines – in which we are technological leaders – could be kept in Europe.” READ MORE

Excerpt from Automotive World/German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA): The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) is presenting a 10-point plan for climate-neutral mobility ahead of the planned continuation of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry in Brussels. With this plan, the VDA is calling on policymakers in Brussels and Berlin to establish the necessary framework conditions for the long-term and sustainable success of electromobility and to enable the flexibility and technological openness required to achieve climate targets. It is crucial that the reviews of fleet regulations are used to reflect the new realities: the ramp-up of electromobility is lagging behind expectations, supply chains lack resilience, and Europe urgently needs to catch up in international competition.

“The German automotive industry is committed to the Paris climate goals and is resolutely driving the transformation to CO₂-neutral drive systems with innovations and investments. Companies have invested significantly in the transformation – in converting production, creating new capacities, and training their employees. From 2025 to 2029 alone, investments of around €320bn in research and development are planned. In addition, there will be around €220bn in capital expenditures, particularly in factories. The production capacities for a massive ramp-up of electromobility have been created. This year, almost every second car produced in Germany is expected to be an electric car. But these efforts alone are not enough, because the automotive industry’s clear commitment is offset by generally weak demand in Europe, inadequate framework conditions for the success of e-mobility, significant geopolitical changes, a location in need of reform, and a highly challenging competitive environment. In addition, the countervailing tariffs imposed by the EU Commission on electric cars from China also represent enormous additional burdens for European automotive companies. Further burdens and uncertainties also arise from the erratic US customs policy,” VDA President Hildegard Müller explains.

“Brussels must respond to the changing global situation. Achieving the ambitious climate targets must be strategically linked to maintaining competitiveness. It is crucial to politically consider the changed situation and act accordingly, because one thing is clear: Flexibility is crucial for the success of a long-term project – that is, the ability and willingness to successfully adapt to a changing situation. In any case, politicians have culpably neglected their task with the CO₂ fleet regulations for cars and vans, as well as for heavy commercial vehicles – namely, to create the framework conditions, particularly with regard to charging infrastructure and the accompanying network expansion, so that the ambitious targets can actually be achieved. Now the need for improvements and adaptation is all the more urgent,” Müller continued.

10-point plan for climate-neutral mobility

With regard to CO₂ fleet regulations for passenger cars and vans, as well as for heavy commercial vehicles, the European climate targets in transport currently cannot be achieved due to the insufficient and, in some cases, missing political measures to support the transformation. Therefore, the EU Commission must use the review processes of the CO₂ fleet regulations to create the necessary conditions for this and, at the same time, establish flexibility and technological openness as central pillars for maintaining the competitiveness of the automotive industry.

“With the 10-point plan, the VDA is presenting a strategic proposal for the further development of existing regulations that combines climate protection with successful economic development. The goal is to reduce CO₂ emissions in transport while simultaneously strengthening Germany and Europe as industrial locations in a changing world and securing the competitiveness of the automotive industry,” Müller explains. “What we need is a regulatory framework that enables investments in all climate-friendly technologies, ensures industrial resilience, and unleashes innovation.”

1. The automotive industry supports the Paris climate goals. The CO₂ fleet regulations are not backed by sufficient political measures and therefore cannot be met. We are focusing on incentives and favorable location conditions rather than new burdens for industry and consumers. A rapid improvement in the framework conditions will be crucial so that consumers can and want to switch to climate-neutral drive systems as quickly as possible.

2. Demand for electromobility, as the key contributor, has so far fallen short of expectations. Therefore, the reviews of fleet regulations for passenger cars/light-duty vehicles (LDVs) and heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) should be brought forward to 2025 (for trailers, once the monitoring data analysis is available), and progress should be regularly reviewed politically.

3. For the tightening of the targets in 2030 and 2035, relief should be provided in the form of a two-year phase-in of the limit values. In the fleet regulation for HDVs, the amount of possible fines should also be reduced to a level comparable to that for LDVs.

4. The framework conditions place particular emphasis on the charging and H₂ refueling infrastructure (LDV/HDV), with the necessary increase in the AFIR ambition level, in conjunction with accelerated network expansion. This expansion must be carried out in advance and aligned with the targets of CO₂ legislation and the corresponding vehicle ramp-up.

5. In addition, a robust supply of raw materials and intermediate products is of key importance. The EU Commission must urgently improve the European and external economic framework, analyze potential risks, and, in particular, rapidly expand the network of agreements and partnerships.

6. Strengthening technological openness by giving greater consideration to the role of PHEVs beyond 2035 and suspending the planned adjustment of the utility factor (weighting factor that reflects the share of electric journeys) from 2025 onwards. PHEVs with long electric ranges are to be defined as a new vehicle category. Up to a certain fleet volume, these vehicles would be eligible for registration as ZEVs after 2035, regardless of fueling. Other necessary measures relate to an adjustment of the thresholds of the ZLEV benchmark (LDV and HDV) for 2025-2029 and their reintroduction for 2030-2034, as well as a change to the LDV target calculation formula to eliminate the existing disadvantage for vehicles with higher weight (“negative slope”) in fleet regulations. Explanation: The ‘Zero and Low Emission Vehicles’ benchmark describes how many zero and low-emission vehicles a manufacturer must have in its fleet mix in order to make an additional contribution to meeting the CO₂ fleet emissions of its passenger cars and commercial vehicles.

7. Greater focus on renewable fuels by taking their average CO₂ reduction effect into account in LDV fleet regulations, as emissions from combustion engines are currently considered 100% fossil, regardless of the fuel used. This could also be a possible mechanism for HDVs. Furthermore, in accordance with Recital 11, the EU Commission must immediately develop a technically and marketably feasible framework so that carbon-neutral fuel vehicles are also immediately classified as zero-gram vehicles. The focus must also be placed more strongly on the vehicle fleet in order to achieve climate targets in transport with the help of renewable fuels. At the EU level, in addition to a higher GHG quota in RED III, a post-2030 target trajectory must also be created.

8. In the fleet regulation for LDVs, an adjustment of the reduction target to -90% from 2035 and the necessary framework conditions must be ensured. The remaining CO₂ emissions will be offset through more ambitious targets for the share of renewable fuels in the RED.

9. Electromobility must offer a clear overall cost advantage. Reducing the price of charging electricity through increased competition and technology, as well as through a reduction in taxes and duties, is crucial. This applies equally to renewable fuels such as H₂. Incentive systems without market-distorting price thresholds make a successful contribution to the ramp-up of climate-neutral drive systems. A long-term perspective for CO₂-related tolls plays a crucial role, especially for commercial vehicles.

10. Confidence in electromobility must be fundamentally strengthened. This includes actively promoting the positive impact of electromobility. Industry and policymakers must work together and implement joint concepts. It is also necessary to examine which measures can provide consumers with practical benefits from using zero-emission vehicles on the road. To this end, European experiences must be evaluated and adapted where possible and appropriate.

The 10-point plan for climate-neutral mobility is available for download here in German and English. READ MORE

Trump Admin Launches Fuel Economy Standard Rollback

by Mike Lee (Politico Pro Greenwire) The Transportation Department says the Biden-era rule for cars and trucks is legally flawed. -- The Department of Transportation formally started the process of rewriting the fuel economy standards for cars and trucks, issuing a rule that said the Biden administration’s standards are legally flawed.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ordered the department to revise the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standard when he took office in January, and the department hinted at its strategy in a May 19 announcement.

The “interpretive rule” released Friday says the two most recent rounds of CAFE standards, which cover model years 2022 through 2026 and 2027 through 2031, went beyond the letter of the law. The Transportation Department won't enforce them until it writes new versions of the standard, a spokeswoman said.

The crux of the argument is that the Biden administration considered the performance of electric vehicles when it wrote the rules, which made them more stringent than they should've been, according to the text of Friday's rule.

Duffy and President Donald Trump have said the Biden-era rule was part of an “electric vehicle mandate” that drove up the cost of cars and trucks. READ MORE

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Resetting the Corporate Average Fuel Economy Program (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
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Excerpt from Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is issuing this interpretive rule to set forth the agency’s interpretation of the factors the agency is prohibited by law from considering when setting maximum feasible fuel economy standards under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975, the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, and other applicable law. This rule describes NHTSA’s interpretation of its authority to establish the necessary legal foundation for bringing the Corporate Average Fuel Economy program into compliance with relevant statutory requirements. The rule also describes NHTSA’s interpretation of its authority for a commercial medium- and heavy-duty on-highway vehicle and work truck fuel efficiency improvement program, also establishing the necessary legal foundation for bringing that program into compliance with the law. Pending the rulemaking process for the establishment of replacement standards, NHTSA will exercise its enforcement 2 authority with regard to all existing CAFE and MDHD standards in accordance with the interpretation set forth in this rule.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is issuing this interpretation as the foundation for resetting its Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE)1 and medium- and heavy-duty fuel efficiency (MDHD) programs as authorized by law. In accordance with the President’s Executive Order, Unleashing American Energy, and the Secretary’s Memorandum, Fixing the CAFE Program, NHTSA is in the process of reviewing and reconsidering fuel economy standards applicable to vehicles produced from model year (MY) 2022 forward.2 NHTSA is also reviewing the existing MDHD standards, including those standards for heavy-duty pickup trucks and vans referenced in the Secretary’s Memorandum.

NHTSA will apply this interpretation to ensure any changes to these standards and standards set in the future comply with the law, including the legal prohibition on considering dedicated alternative and dual-fueled vehicles and credit trading when setting CAFE standards.3

1 NHTSA’s light-duty program for automobiles. See, e.g., 49 U.S.C. 32902(b)(1)(A)-(B).

2 Unleashing American Energy, Executive Order 14154 of January 20, 2025, 90 FR 8353 (Jan. 29, 2025); Memorandum from the Secretary of Transportation to Office of the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy (OST-P) and Office of the General Counsel (OGC) (Jan. 28, 2025), available at https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/2025- 01/Signed%20Secretarial%20Memo%20re%20Fixing%20the%20CAFE%20Program.pdf.

3 See 49 U.S.C. 32902(h).

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Excerpt from Associated Press: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a rule Friday that Biden-era fuel economy standards for gas-powered cars and trucks are illegal and moved to reverse them, paving the way for a likely reset of rules.

Combined with Senate language in the pending budget bill to eliminate penalties for exceeding standards regulating how far vehicles must travel on a gallon of fuel, automakers moving forward could come under less pressure from regulators to reduce their pollution. Ultimately, the nation’s use of electric vehicles could be slowed.

The moves align with the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to slash federal support for EVs. President Donald Trump has pledged to end what he has called an EV “mandate,” referring incorrectly to former President Joe Biden’s target for half of all new vehicle sales to be electric by 2030. EVs do not use gasoline or emit planet-warming greenhouse gases.

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When he was in office, Biden imposed increasingly stringent emissions standards for cars and trucks. He included use of EVs in calculating the rules — an inclusion the Trump administration and the auto industry have argued was illegal and raised the bar too high for automakers to meet.

The Transportation Department’s memorandum Friday said the previous administration “ignored statutory requirements” that barred consideration of EVs when setting standards.

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The revised rule does not itself change existing standards, but it empowers the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to make adjustments in coming months. Duffy put pressure on the federal agency earlier this year to reverse the fuel economy rules as soon as possible.

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In recent years, automakers have been manufacturing gasoline-fueled cars that are more efficient and get higher mileage.

The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents automakers, called Duffy’s announcement “a positive development” that adds “important clarity” to federal mileage rules.

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Meanwhile, Republicans on the Senate Commerce Committee added proposed language to the pending budget bill Thursday that would remove fines penalizing automakers that don’t meet fuel economy standards with their gas-powered vehicles.

Automakers can buy regulatory credits under a trading program if they don’t meet the standards. EV makers like Tesla, which don’t rely on gasoline, earn credits that they can sell to other carmakers. The arrangement has resulted in billions of dollars in revenue for Tesla and millions for other EV makers like Rivian. READ MORE

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India’s Clean Energy Expertise Fuels South America’s Bioeconomy: Praj Industries to Collaborate with Enersur S.A. For a Biorefinery Project in Paraguay

(PTI/The Wire) Enersur S.A., one of Paraguay’s foremost renewable energy companies has selected Praj Industries for its next major project. Praj, a global leader in bioeconomy-driven process solutions, will support the development, assessment, and phased implementation of a fully integrated

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EnviTec Biogas Announces Commissioning of first EnviThan Plant in Slovakia

(EnviTec Biogas) EnviThan gas upgrading plant is the result of sustained service work -- The result of ongoing, neighborly service efforts speaks for itself: After 18 years in the Eastern European market, the team at the Czech Service subsidiary of EnviTec Biogas

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Honeywell, Johnson Matthey, GIDARA Energy and SAMSUNG E&A Form SAF Technology Alliance

(Honeywell) Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON), Johnson Matthey, GIDARA Energy and SAMSUNG E&A today June 5, 2025) announced the formation of a strategic technology alliance to bring a groundbreaking end-to-end global solution to market for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from biomass and

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Hexas Biomass

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Hexas provides XanoFiber from its proprietary, purpose-grown XanoGrass. This crop offers high biomass yield per acre compared to alternatives and addresses the need for sustainable biomass. XanoGrass production can be carbon negative and is an EPA-approved

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The Swinging Compass: Why Energy Policies Fail, and How to Make Them Persist

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The Persistence Cycle -- That’s where GTESI comes in — the General Theory of Evolutionary Systems & Information, more about GTESI here. It offers a framework not just for asking whether a policy is smart or popular,

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Commonwealth Agri Energy Growing With Kentucky Corn Farmers

by Alan Watts (Your Ag Edge) Commonwealth Agri Energy is continuing to increase the amount of corn from Kentucky farms to produce ethanol, and other products. General Manager Mick Henderson talks about the growth of the plant from the early days

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India Could Be the Next Large Market for US Ag Products

by Kellan Heavican (Brownfield Ag News) ... Kenneth Hartman Jr. says expanding market access for dried distillers grain and ethanol could increase demand value by nearly $900 million. “They have a growing population of about 1.4 billion people. There’s just a

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Are We Finally at a Tipping Point for Sustainable Aviation Fuel?

by Tina Casey (Triple Pundit) Sustainable aviation fuel accounted for less than 0.15 percent of total fuel used among 77 leading airlines last year, but new supplies could soon change that. -- ... Bio-based sustainable aviation fuel offers the potential for

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The Oil and Gas Industry Is Leaving Ambitions for Net-Zero Aviation on the Tarmac — and Here’s What Can Be Done about It

by Emily Hickson (Climate Catalyst) ... When I attended the SAF Investor Conference in February 2024, I couldn’t help but notice that the incumbent fuel suppliers were missing from the room. That is strange when you consider that oil majors dominate

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Appeals Court Sides with Summit Carbon in Challenge to Story, Shelby County Pipeline Rules

by William Morris (Des Moines Register) • A federal appeals court rules that Iowa counties cannot impose additional regulations on the construction of carbon dioxide pipelines. The ruling supports Summit Carbon Solutions' $9 billion pipeline project, which faces opposition from landowners and

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Praj, IATA, and ISMA Join Forces to Advance SAF Carbon Assessment and Certification in India

(Praj) Partnership aims to determine carbon intensity of sugarcane-based jet fuel and develop India-specific certification aligned with ISCC and RSB CORSIA standards. India is taking decisive steps toward decarbonizing its aviation sector, with a SAF blending mandate targeting 1% by 2027 and

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Syzygy Plasmonics Begins Development of the World's First Electrified Biogas-to-SAF Plant

(Syzygy Plasmonics/PR Newswire) Syzygy's NovaSAF™ Platform Supercharges Aviation Decarbonization by combining Biogas and Renewable Power to produce SAF at Jet-A Cost Parity -- - Syzygy Plasmonics, the global leader in electrified biogas-to-SAF technology, today announced the initiation of Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED)

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NREL and Crysalis Biosciences Collaborate to Scale Up Domestic Biomanufacturing Technologies

by Kathy Cisar (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) Public-Private Partnership Advances Research That Turns US Biomass Into National Sources of Fuel, Rubber, and Battery Materials -- The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is known for its groundbreaking research in

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Combining Electrochemical CO2 Reduction with Industrial Processes -- Carbon Management Researchers Have Developed a Zero-Gap Reactor for CO2 Electrolysis with a Differential Pressure of up to 40 Bar

(Frauhaufer Umsicht) The carbon cycle can be closed with the help of electrochemical CO2 reduction: Unavoidable emissions from concrete production or waste incineration become CO – and thus the starting point for chemicals or fuels. However, there is a hurdle lurking in

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Low-GHG Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) to Be Installed on LNG Carrier - MOL, Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. Acquired AiP for 174K LNG Carrier with SOFC Application -

(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd (SHI) have jointly acquired Approval in Principle (AiP) from the Lloyd's Register for the design of a 174,000 LNG Carrier equipped with Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC)

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The Digest's 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to De-Risking Sustainable Bioeconomy Projects

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ABB provides integrated automation, electrical, and digital solutions to enhance profitability and predictability in sustainable fuels and chemicals production. Recognizing project challenges like cost/schedule overruns, their Adaptive Execution approach emphasizes co-design and co-delivery. This can reduce

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Jupeng Bio

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Jupeng Bio converts advantaged carbon sources into high-value products using a proprietary, environmentally friendly process. Their journey to Net Zero involves utilizing carbon sinks and reducing GHG emissions. Technologies include biomass gasification, syngas fermentation, and CO2

June 05, 2025 Read Full Article

The State of the Science Address 2025

Delivered by NAS President Marcia McNutt: The second annual State of the Science address explored the current status of the U.S. research enterprise and strategies for navigating a rapidly changing scientific landscape. The address was followed by a panel moderated by

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Guojin Securities: Breakthrough in Green Fuel Scenarios for Ships Is Optimistic about Green Hydrogen Operators and Equipment Suppliers

by Chen Yufeng (Zhitong Finance) Zhitong Finance APP learned that Guojin Securities released a research report saying that the greening of ships will drive the consumption of green alcohol, and the downstream scenarios of green alcohol have gradually become clear, opening

June 05, 2025 Read Full Article

Design Development of 150K CBM Class Ultra Large Ammonia Carrier

by WOO Jaeyoon (Mainichi Keizai) Hanwha Ocean has decided to focus its efforts on developing ultra-large ammonia carriers, which are environmentally friendly vessels. By taking the lead in future eco-friendly ship technology, the company plans to shake off China's pursuit and take

June 05, 2025 Read Full Article

Michigan Biodigester Bills Raise Water Pollution Concerns: ‘Health and Tourism Disaster’

by Brian Allnutt (Planet Detroit) The legislation would change regulations for waste from facilities that convert manure to fuel. Critics say this would threaten drinking water wells, contribute to toxic algal blooms. -- Two Michigan House bills would regulate digestate as solid

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Pertamina NRE Teams Up with French Company to Develop Low-Carbon and Renewable Fuels

(Pertamina) PT Pertamina Power Indonesia (Pertamina NRE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with French energy company MGH Energy to explore a strategic collaboration in developing low-carbon and renewable fuels. The signing took place at the Indonesia-France Business Forum 2025

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Singapore and France Inks Enhanced Maritime Partnership Agreement

(Marine and Port Authority of Singapore) 1. An Enhanced Maritime Partnership Agreement was signed by French Minister for Transport, Mr Philippe Tabarot, and Singapore’s Acting Minister for Transport and Senior Minister of State for Finance, Mr Jeffrey Siow, on the occasion

June 05, 2025 Read Full Article

Viewpoint: Why Hydrogen Aviation Isn’t Taking Off Yet

by Richard Murphy (Aviation Week) ... But the real question isn’t whether this fuel can power aviation. It’s why the vision of widespread, hydrogen-powered flight keeps slipping further into the future. For instance, while British-American aircraft developer ZeroAvia recently announced plans to open a

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IRFA: Record Number of Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Grants Awarded in Iowa

(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association) During its last scheduled meeting during fiscal year 2025, the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program today awarded more than $1 million in cost-share grants to support the installation of E15 at 91 additional retail fuel sites across

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28th Annual International Aboveground Storage Tank Conference & Trade Show --- April 28-30, 2026 --- Orlando, FL

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1st Annual Aboveground Storage Tank Conference & Trade Show --- September 23-25, 2025 --- Long Beach, CA

The National Institute for Storage Tank Management (NISTM) hosts premier conferences and trade shows focused on aboveground storage tanks (ASTs). In 2025, we’re bringing together industry professionals across multiple locations, including Florida, California, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Hawaii. Our events in FL,

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NISTM’s 2025 Aboveground Storage Tank Events --- December 9-11, 2025 --- The Woodlands, TX

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Ethanol Makes Its Case in Maritime Decarbonisation

by Mark Smith (Safety4Sea) ... In October, the International Maritime Organization is set to adopt a legally binding framework to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships over 5,000 GT, pending entry into force in 2027. Including a new fuel standard

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Alcohol-to-Jet Stuck on Runway as US Policy Shifts

by Cole Martin and Matthew Cope (Argus Media) Proposed changes to a US clean fuel tax credit may be a boon for farmers, but a future where ethanol is a major ingredient in jet fuel remains far off. The massive Republican budget bill

June 05, 2025 Read Full Article

From Trash to Takeoff: Virginia Eyes Sustainable Fuel Future for Aviation

by Nathaniel Cline (Virginia Mercury) With biofuel production rising and pressure to reduce emissions growing, state and regional leaders embrace cleaner alternatives in the skies. -- As President Donald Trump’s administration scales back national climate initiatives, local leaders in the Washington Metropolitan

June 05, 2025 Read Full Article

The Implications of the European Green Deal Stemming from the REPowerEU Plan for Brazil–European Union Relations in the Sustainable Fuels Sector (2019–2024)

by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo, Giovana Moreira Rodrigues and Lais Forti Thomaz (Brazilian Journal of International Relations) This article examines the implications of the European Green Deal and the REPowerEU program on Brazil-European Union bilateral relations in the sustainable fuels sector from 2019

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Building a Responsible US Bioeconomy

by Charlotte Levy (The Deep End) ... Here, we present a vision for new policy and principles that will bolster opportunities for responsible biomass use while strengthening safeguards. These ideas have been co-created with representatives from communities most impacted by biomass resources and

June 04, 2025 Read Full Article

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS Startups to Watch at Trellis Impact 2025 --- October 28-30, 2025 --- San Jose, CA DEADLINE August 3, 2025

Trellis Impact 25 brings together VERGE, Bloom, and GreenFin San Jose Convention Center — San Jose, California Startups to Watch at Trellis Impact 25 is a fast-pitch competition featuring entrepreneurs with innovative technologies, products and services in carbon, energy, industry, transportation,

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EPA, Park Service Take Big Hits in Latest Trump Budget Plan

by Rachel Frazin (The Hill) The Trump administration’s more detailed budget request seeks to decimate science, staffing and other programs at multiple environment-related federal agencies. Entities ranging from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the National Park Service (NPS) would see deep

June 04, 2025 Read Full Article

Scientists Develop Copper-Deposited Basalt Fiber Fabric for Electrochemical CO₂ Reduction

by Li Yali (Chinese Academy of Sciences/Phys.Org) The electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (eCO2RR) to produce value-added multi-carbon (C2+) products, especially ethanol, represents an effective strategy for sustainable energy conversion and achieving carbon neutrality. Although copper (Cu) is the standard electrocatalyst for C2+ product

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SAFasia Inc. and Emerging Fuels Technology Sign an MOU to Support the Development of Multiple SAF Projects in the Philippines

(Emerging Fuels Technology/CISION) SAFasia and Emerging Fuels Technology have signed an MOU to advance a series of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production projects in the Philippines using biogas and cutting-edge syngas technology. The collaboration combines Caphenia's e-Reformer with EFT's high-yield Fischer-Tropsch platform to

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Inauguration of an RNG Production Unit at the Hartland Landfill Site

(Waga Energy) Waga Energy announces the start-up of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) production at the Hartland landfill site in British Columbia. The project, carried out in partnership with Capital Regional District (CRD) and FortisBC, is the first facility of its kind

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Exolum Begins Operations at Lima’s New Airport Following Completion of Latin America’s Most Advanced Fuel Storage Facility

(Exolum) The company has invested over $100 million in the construction of the airport’s new fuel storage terminal, which is expected to serve more than 40 million passengers following its expansion. -- Exolum has commenced fuel storage and aircraft refuelling operations at

June 04, 2025 Read Full Article

BlackCoral Energy and Biofuel Express Form Joint Venture to Supply Biofuels to the Marine Sector

(Biofuel Express) Biofuel Express and BlackCoral Energy have joined forces to bring sustainable biofuels to the maritime sector. This strategic partnership will deliver HVO100 and B100 to key ports across Denmark, southern Norway, Sweden, and northern Germany—supporting vessel operators in meeting

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LanzaJet and ATOBA to Collaborate on New Commercial Models for SAF

(LanzaJet) LanzaJet, a leading next-generation fuels technology company and producer of sustainable fuels, and ATOBA Energy, a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) aggregator committed to solving the financial challenges between producers and offtakers, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on accelerating SAF

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Global Bioenergies Is Looking for a Buyer

(Blobal Bioenergies/Globe Newswire) Despite all the efforts and discussions established over the last few months with major industrial players, the Company acknowledges that it has been unable to find strategic investors to finance the continuation of its business. At the date of

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Britain Has 12 Days to Save Bioethanol Industry, Says AB Foods

by James Davey (Reuters) Industry warns last month's UK-US trade deal will hit operations; Seeks short-term financial aid of up to 150 million pounds; Says thousands of jobs at stake LONDON, June 3 (Reuters) - One of Britain's biggest bioethanol producers warned the government

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Canola in the Crosshairs of a New Global Trade Flow | Global Perspective

by Vitor Pistoia (The Land) The global oilseed market is undergoing a period of transformation influenced by a combination of strong production figures, evolving trade patterns and significant policy shifts. ... The abundance of soybeans is exerting downward pressure on global oilseed prices,

June 04, 2025 Read Full Article

Airlines Stick to Net Zero Target Despite Green Fuel Doubts

by Rajesh Kumar Singh, Shivansh Tiwary and Tim Hepher (Reuters) Airlines face challenges with affordable greener fuel supplies; IATA estimates $4.7 trillion cost for net zero by 2050 Global airlines wrapped up a two-day summit on Tuesday (June 3, 2025) sticking to a

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Lawmakers Hear Proposals on Incentives for Michigan Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market

by Kyle Davidson (Michigan Advance) Members of the Michigan House and Senate on Tuesday took up a set of mirrored proposals to establish incentives to produce more “sustainable aviation fuel” which blend traditional jet fuel with propellants sourced from biomass like

June 04, 2025 Read Full Article

Nevada Bill Aims to Create SAF Incentive Fund

by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Legislation pending in Nevada aims to create a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) incentive fund that would provide an incentive of $2.50 per gallon to domestic air carriers to support the purchase of SAF produced within

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Klobuchar Wants to Extend Tax Credit for Plant-Based Jet Fuel, but Environmentalists Say the Climate Could Suffer

by Kristoffer Tigue (The Minnesota Star Tribune) A bipartisan Senate bill eliminates an environmental standard for whether growers can qualify for credits to grow sustainable aviation fuel. -- U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar wants to help Midwest corn farmers tap into new lucrative

June 03, 2025 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Global Sustainable Fuels Policy

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The CEM (Clean Energy Ministerial) Biofuture Council aims to leverage international dialogue (G20, G7, COP30) to strengthen sustainable fuels and chemicals in energy security and climate mitigation. Their goals include normalizing policy discussion, driving action, and

June 03, 2025 Read Full Article

The Enerkem Question: When a Company Evolves, How Do Its Low-Carbon Platforms Remain in Motion?

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Enerkem has it all: patented technology, public sector backing, global partners, and a flagship project in Quebec. It also has C$350 million in debt and as we reported last week, the company has filed for creditor

June 03, 2025 Read Full Article

EU Science Advisers Slam Brussels’ Weakened 2040 Climate Plans

by Zia Weise (Politico) The European Union’s top scientific advisers on Monday blasted the EU’s expected plan to outsource part of the bloc’s climate efforts to poorer countries. The EU’s scientific advisory board on climate change, an independent body legally tasked with

June 03, 2025 Read Full Article

With Engine Conversion, PepsiCo Taps 99% Biodiesel in 20 Semi Trucks Traveling Iowa

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

June 03, 2025 Read Full Article

Whistleblower Alleges Systemic Failures in UK-Approved US Biofuel Sustainability Certification

by Stuart Spray (Byline Times) ... The whistleblower initially made contact with Byline Times via Biofuelwatch, a UK-based environmental organisation that campaigns against the negative impacts of large-scale industrial biofuel and bioenergy projects. Almuth Ernsting, a researcher and campaigner at Biofuelwatch, says the whistleblower’s

June 03, 2025 Read Full Article

Can a Cummins Engine Run on Biodiesel?

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

June 03, 2025 Read Full Article

Prince George's Climate Tech Phase 0: Pre-accelerator --- Weekly June 17-July 29, 2025 --- ONLINE and College Park, MD

(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