by Tyne Morgan (AgWeb) A new survey of farmers and ranchers highlights growing frustration with Washington and reveals how the widening divide between rural and urban America continues reshaping politics, trust and the ag vote. ... A Farm Journal poll commissioned by Amato
Montauk Commissions North Carolina Swine Waste Facility
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
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Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines in Talks to Source Alternate Fuels from India, says President and CEO Tamura
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
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New Materials for Electrolysis: Making Green Hydrogen More Affordable
(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.
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India Notifies Standards for Petrol Blends with up to 30% Ethanol
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
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The Future of Heavy-Duty Vehicles: Hydrogen- and Diesel-Powered Vehicles
(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
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IndianOil Partners DMRC in Commencing Hydrogen-Fuelled Shuttle Bus Service in Central Vista- a Clean Energy Initiative
(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
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Neogenyx Fuels and Adams Land & Cattle to Construct Renewable Natural Gas Facility in Nebraska
(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,
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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Low Carbon Marine Fuels
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
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The Utilidors of the Bioeconomy: POET, Antora Are Building the Hidden Operating Systems of Industrial Decarbonization
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
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Can Europe Fuel its Own Future? Domestic Fuel & Products for a Competitive European Economy --- June 10, 2026 --- Brussels, Belgium
FuelsEurope Annual Conference -- At a time when the EU is redefining its approach to competitiveness, energy security and industrial policy, this high-level event will bring together senior representatives from EU institutions and Member States, industry leaders across key value chains,
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Canada Built a Clean, Affordable Fuel Workhorse. Then Ottawa Stopped Talking About It.
by Andrea Kent (Renewable Industries Canada/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Canada just came through a remarkable series of floor crossings and by-elections that gave Mark Carney something no prime minister has achieved before—a working majority from a minority government without returning to the
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The Alcohol School: Education Evolved
(Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits/Ethanol Producer Magazine) For more than 45 years, The Alcohol School has educated ethanol and distilled spirits plant staff of all levels and job descriptions on the technical details of their processes—an academic-level understanding of how a
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Water Management: Prompting Profit and Sustainability
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Water management practices throughout the industry remain fluid—in a positive way. New solutions enter the market every year, evolving continuously thanks to the work of service providers who unveil new strategies to optimize functions around the
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Where the Supply Is
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
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Dissecting RFS Set 2 (2026 and 2027 Renewable Fuel Standard Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs))
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on March 27 finalized the 2026 and 2027 Renewable Fuel Standard renewable volume obligations (RVOs) at levels higher than originally proposed. The increase, however, is primarily attributed to delayed implementation of provisions
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Kassø Facility Converts e-Methanol to Gasoline
(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
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Innovation, Quality & Sustainability: How Renewable Fuels Drive the Future --- May 27, 2026 --- ONLINE
The performance and sustainability of engine technology depend heavily on fuel – its quality, supply, and characteristics. In this panel, leaders from fuel producers, engine and equipment manufacturers, and fuel chemistry experts will discuss the latest policy developments and connect
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Furukawa Electric, Eneos, Sumitomo Warehouse Collaborate to Reduce Scope 3 Emissions through SAF Use
(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
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Three Companies to Invest $157 Million+ in North Las Vegas
(City of North Las Vegas) The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) awarded tax abatements to three companies today that have pledged to make $157,778,420 in capital improvements in North Las Vegas. “North Las Vegas continues to strengthen its position as a
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Green Marine, MarinaChain Launch Verdaxis to Support Maritime Transition to Low-Carbon Fuels
(Verdaxis/Biobased Diesel Daily) Green Marine Pte. Ltd. and MarinaChain Co. Ltd. announced May 12 the launch of Verdaxis, a new joint venture established to support shipping’s transition to low-carbon and alternative fuels through an artificial-intelligence (AI)-enabled digital platform. Launched April 22 and hosted in Singapore,
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‘State of Sustainable Fleets 2026 Market Brief’ Shows Renewable Diesel, Biodiesel Adoption Grows
(TRC Companies/Biobased Diesel Daily) Now in its seventh year, “The State of Sustainable Fleets 2026 Market Brief,” released May 4, delivers a comprehensive, technology-neutral assessment of an industry building resilience through powertrain and fuel diversification amid an extended period of uncertainty. The
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Viewpoint: A Call to Action for SAF Users In Business Aviation Public Comment DEADLINE May 31, 2026
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
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CBE JU 2026 Call for Project Proposals Is Now Open for Submission DEADLINE September 22, 2026
(Circular Bio-Based Europe Joint Undertaking) €170.7 million call for project proposals launched -- The CBE JU 2026 call for project proposals is now open for submission. A total of €170.7 million across 13 topics will support the development and scale-up of competitive
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Perpetual Next and Clarksons Join Forces for Supply of Biomethanol in the Maritime Sector
(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
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
I-TRACK Foundation and Global Gas Tracking Launch I-TRACK(G) Code and Registry for Biogas and Biomethane
(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.
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Bangchak Group Launches Thailand’s First Commercial SAF Production a Major Step towards the Future of Low Carbon Energy for Domestic and International Markets
(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
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
World Hydrogen Energy Summit --- July 1-2, 2026 --- New Delhi, India
The World Hydrogen Energy Summit is the Energy And Environment Foundation’s global event offering a unique platform for hydrogen leaders to explore new energy futures. The theme of the summit is “Green Hydrogen: Cleaner and Zero Emission Fuel for a
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Major Step forward in Creation of Leading Methanol to Jet Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Hub
(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
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Cleantech Investment Derisking
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Securing capital for first-of-a-kind (FOAK) cleantech projects presents a unique “Valley of Death”. Unlike traditional infrastructure, these ventures face asymmetrical technical risks between developers, EPCs, and investors. GreenBridge LLC emphasizes isolating inside-battery-limits (ISBL) technology risks while
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Recorded Presentations Available from ABLC (Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Conference) 2026
(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
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WinGD Lands Contract for First Ethanol-Fuelled Engines
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,
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Proposed Bill Would Stop Eminent Domain for Carbon Dioxide Pipelines in Illinois
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
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
The LanzaTech/DTU Deal: The Nimble Evolution of the Bioeconomy’s Wascally Wabbit
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
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Making Solid Waste Fun: Communications Manager's Social Media Skills Win 'Top Influencer' Award
by Erik Anderson (Frederick News Post) But Paul Varga, the communications manager for the Frederick County Division of Solid Waste and recycling, has defeated that assumption with funny memes that blend eco-friendly education with topics like dinosaurs, anime characters, '80s sitcoms,
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
One-Fifth of U.S. Renewable Diesel and SAF Production Was Exported in 2H25
by Jimmy Troderman (U.S. Department of Energy Energy Information Administration) The United States exported nearly 50,000 barrels per day (b/d) of renewable diesel and other biofuels—a category which includes sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)—in the second half of 2025 (2H25), about 20%
May 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Could Wine Provide Australia's Next Source of Biofuel?
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
May 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Goa Drafts Policy to Turn Used Cooking Oil into Biodiesel, Cut Fuel Imports
(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
May 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Oman: Pact to Advance Sustainable Fuels
(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
May 18, 2026 Read Full Article
76th Annual Meeting of the Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology --- August 2-5, 2026 --- Austin, TX
In honor of the unofficial motto of our host city of Austin “Keep Austin Weird”, we will delve into many aspects of the wonderful and sometimes weird world of Microbiology. Building on the first 75 years of SIMB, we now
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Deep Tech Startup Reduciner Introduces Novel Technology to Turn Captured Carbon into Sustainable Fuels
(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
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Environmental Tech Is Becoming a Global Key Industry – IFAT 2026
by Alan Sherrard (Bioenergy International) Since 1966, IFAT Munich has been the global meeting place for the environmental technology industry —the world-leading trade fair is celebrating record figures – yet again. Around 3,400 exhibitors and some 142,000 visitors converged in Munich,
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Henrik Thunman
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
May 18, 2026 Read Full Article
EU Rules Risk Energy-Intensive SAF Production Strategies
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
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Germany Commits €350 Million to eSAF Project
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)
May 18, 2026 Read Full Article
It’s Not Just Sustainable: SAF Enhances Global Energy Security
(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
May 18, 2026 Read Full Article
US Oil Refiners Finally Profit from Biofuels Due to Mandates, High Fuel Prices
by Nicole Jao and Siddharth Cavale (Reuters) EPA mandates boost biofuel blending, driving refiner profits; RIN credit prices surge over 80%, enhancing biofuel profits; Soyoil costs, limited supply could limit biodiesel output, analysts say U.S. oil refiners are finally reaping profits from renewable fuels,
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Iowa, Missouri Sue New York over Biofuel Rule, Cite Higher Fuel Costs
by Donnelle Eller (Des Moines Register/AOL) Iowa and Missouri are suing to block an edict by New York requiring their and other ethanol and biodiesel producers to report how much of the renewable fuel might be sold in the state. The Iowa
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Morocco Launches Joint Center of Excellence in Clean Hydrogen in Casablanca
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
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Colombia Courts White Hydrogen Investment
(Bnamericas) Colombia has outlined plans for a white hydrogen licensing framework as part of the government's push to accelerate investment in energy transition projects. The mines and energy ministry published draft rules on Wednesday that would allow companies to compete for exploration
May 18, 2026 Read Full Article
CertifHy and Hydrogen Europe Partner for RFNBO Certification Training
(CertifHy) CertifHy and Hydrogen Europe are teaming up in a strategic partnership to provide Hydrogen Europe’s members and the wider hydrogen community with targeted training on Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO) certification, built on a well-established programme developed over the
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DHL Express Signs Bahrain SAF Offtake-Agreement with SAF One
(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
May 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Public Hearing on Proposed Regulations Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit (REG–121244–23) --- May 27-29, 2026 --- ONLINE
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
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New York Plastics Law Advances Amid Debate Over ‘Chemical Recycling’
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
May 16, 2026 Read Full Article
US Oil Refiners Finally Profit from Biofuels Due to Mandates, High Fuel Prices
by Nicole Jao and Siddharth Cavale (Reuters/MSN) U.S. oil refiners are finally reaping profits from renewable fuels, which had squeezed margins for years, but now demand has surged thanks to recent government biofuel mandates and rising diesel prices driven by the
May 16, 2026 Read Full Article
How Did the Ethanol Boom of the 2000s Impact Farm Values in the Midwest?
by Addison DeHaven (South Dakota State University/Phys.Org) The U.S. ethanol industry experienced its first major "boom" in the early 2000s, thanks to changes in U.S. energy policies—particularly biofuel mandates—along with the surging crude oil prices and the phaseout of a fuel
May 15, 2026 Read Full Article
SAF Production Offers Potential Energy Security Boost: BP
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
May 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Iran War Energy Shock Drives Interest in Ethanol and Other Biofuels across Hard-Hit Asia
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
May 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Topsoe and BioVeritas Sign Agreement to Accelerate Second-Generation Renewable Fuels Production
(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
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Screening Enzymes to Break Down Plant Waste and Produce Valuable Biofuels
by Ashley Piccone (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory) Locked away inside the walls of plant cells lies a valuable source of energy: sugar. But to access that sugar — which could provide a domestic source of bioenergy that strengthens U.S. energy security — researchers
May 15, 2026 Read Full Article
FS and AMAGGI Sign Strategic Agreement
(AMAGGI (Google Translation)) FS and AMAGGI have just signed an agreement bringing together one of the leading ethanol producers in Brazil and the country’s largest Brazilian-owned grains and fibers company. The transaction — through which AMAGGI acquires a 40% stake in
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WABAG and PEAK Announce First Bio-CNG Project in Ghaziabad Turning Wastewater into a Green Fuel in Ghaziabad, Enabling Emission Reduction and Revenue Generation.
(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
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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Modular Biogas-to-Chemicals Systems
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
May 15, 2026 Read Full Article
The Case of the Missing Hydrogen Economy: A Baker Street Inquiry into Fuel Cells and Factories
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
May 15, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Proposes to Delay Unattainable Biden-era Vehicle Standards, Projecting $1.7 Billion in Savings Public Comment DEADLINE TBD
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Today (May 14, 2026), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin proposed another massive deregulatory action to restore consumer choice and make vehicles more affordable for all American families. EPA is proposing to delay the compliance
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Jordan’s Council of Ministers Approves Green Hydrogen Development Mechanism
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
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Microalgae Can Photosynthetically Produce and Secrete Biofuel Precursors
(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
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Australia's Hazer, CRV Mull SAF, Clean Fuels Plant
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
May 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Maersk Approves Ship Powered 100% by Ethanol. Company Said the Trial Was Successful
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
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Big Demands: What It Will Take to Meet Historic RVOs --- May 28, 2026 --- ONLINE
As the clean fuels industry enters a new era of policy certainty, the conversation is shifting from “Can we grow?” to “How will we meet demand?” Join Agri-Pulse Editor-in-chief Sarah Gonzalez as she moderates a timely discussion on the soybean industry’s
May 14, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Due Diligence in the Bioeconomy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Due diligence is critical for bioeconomy investments across all stages of development, scale-up, and commercialization to mitigate risks and avoid costly setbacks. Conducted by unbiased, independent third parties, it evaluates technical feasibility, intellectual property, and techno-economic
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Summit Cuts 200 Miles from Its Proposed Pipeline Route
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
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Pertamina and LanzaTech Sign MoU to Promote Technology-Based Clean Energy Investment
(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
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Sky Quarry Enters Strategic Multi-Party MOU to Advance Next-Generation Fuel Technologie
(Sky Quarry/Access Newswire) Collaboration with Southern Energy Renewables and DevvStream Opens New Pathways at PR Spring and the Foreland Refinery -- Sky Quarry Inc. (NASDAQ:SKYQ) ("Sky Quarry" or the "Company"), an integrated energy and resource recovery company, today announced the execution of
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Integrated Landscape Management Reduces Biomass Production Costs By 20%
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
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NATO Backs Renewables as Solution to Energy Security, Despite US Skepticism
by Ben Makuch (Politico) ... Since the war in Afghanistan exposed the problems with setting up forward operating bases in remote conditions powered by large and pricey diesel generators, murmurs within NATO have persisted that technologies like solar panels as well
May 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Eni and MSC Cruises: Enilive’s HVO Diesel Biofuel Successfully Tested for Maritime Transport
(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
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House Passes Bill for Year-Round E15 Ethanol Fuel Sales, Splitting Republicans
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
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Anaergia’s Rhode Island Bioenergy Facility Receives Temporary Negative Carbon Intensity Score Approval Under Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations
(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
May 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Kenya Airways and Rubis Energy to Establish Africa’s First Dedicated Sustainable Aviation Fuel Refinery
(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
May 13, 2026 Read Full Article
CO2 Is a Resource Not a Nuisance, DOE Official Says
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
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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Tire Pyrolysis and the Circular Economy
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
May 13, 2026 Read Full Article
The (Bourne) Identity of the Bioeconomy
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
May 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Takes a Major Step forward in Maritime – University of Vaasa to Coordinate Ambitious European Demonstration
(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
May 13, 2026 Read Full Article
PuriFire Energy & X-Press Feeders Sign Letter of Intent
(MEM UK News) Leading UK clean energy innovator PuriFire Energy has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with X-Press Feeders, the world’s biggest independent feeder carrier, to support the development and supply of green bio methanol for the shipping sector. The
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Media Release: Project Mandala Feasibility Study and Port Agreement
(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
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Hapag-Lloyd and Kuehne+Nagel Take Their First Joint Step towards Sustainable Ocean Shipping
(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
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
LanzaTech Selects North Sea Port, Ghent as Site for Europe’s First Commercial Alcohol-to-Jet SAF Facility
(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
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Biogas Recovery and Co-Digestion
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
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
From Feasible to Fragile: Why Bioeconomy Projects Stall When Models Meet Reality
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
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Aether Fuels and FlyORO Sign MOU to Explore Integrated SAF Supply-Chain and Blending Solutions for Project Beacon and Future Aether Projects
(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
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Rewriting the RFS Playbook: The Challenge of Meeting D4 Biomass-Based Diesel RIN Generation for 2026-2027
by Todd Hubbs and Scott Irwin (Oklahoma State University and University of Illinois/farmdoc daily) On March 27, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final “Set 2” rule establishing Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
E15 and the Farm Bill: A Gettysburg and Vicksburg Story
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Because this week on Capitol Hill, rural energy advocates found themselves fighting on two fronts at once: the loud, highly visible struggle over year-round E15, and the slower, grinding campaign to move a long-stalled
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
How Maize Has Emerged as India’s Leading Ethanol Feedstock?
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
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Future of Biogas Europe 2026 --- November 25-26, 2026 --- Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Future of Biogas Europe Summit will return to Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on 25th and 26th November 2026, bringing together senior decision-makers and key stakeholders from across the biogas and renewable gas value chain. As momentum behind Europe’s energy transition
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Shanghai Climate Week Champions Innovative Applications of Ethanol
(U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council) Last week, U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) staff from its office in Beijing, China attended events during Shanghai Climate Week to explore collaborative opportunities between U.S. ethanol exporters and Chinese end-users and consumers. Last week,
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Commission Publishes Simplification Review of EU Deforestation Regulation m Public Comment DEADLINE June 1, 2026
(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
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Council Staff, Members Promote Ethanol at Singapore Energy Conferences
(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
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Issue 193: Singapore-Listed Palm Oil Stocks Catch Biodiesel Spark
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
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
New Lancaster County Biodiesel Hub Aims to Expand Cleaner-Burning Fuel Access
by Lori Burkholder (WGAL) Construction is happening right now in Lancaster County on a new hub to distribute biodiesel, with the owners, Rhoads Energy, saying it will expand access to cleaner-burning fuel in the region. The site in Rapho Township just broke
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Jet Fuel Volatility Is a Warning and Sugarcane Biofuels Are the Response
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
May 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Unither Makes Aviation History with First Piloted Hydrogen-Powered Helicopter Flight
(Fuel Cells Works) • Unither Bioelectronics completes the world’s first piloted hydrogen-electric helicopter flight using a modified Robinson R44 in Canada. The milestone flight used a hydrogen fuel cell and electric motor system, proving viability for zero-emission vertical-lift missions, including future organ
May 11, 2026 Read Full Article
US Exported One-Fifth of RD and SAF in Second Half of 2025
(Biofuels International) The United States exported around 20% of its renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) during the second half of last year, reflecting both rising domestic production and growing international demand for low‑carbon fuels. This shift highlights the country’s expanding
May 11, 2026 Read Full Article
UT Startup to Scale Hydrogen Fuel Cell Tech with UT Seed Fund Investment
(UT News) Celadyne, a startup launched out of UT Austin, is utilizing dual-use materials to solve long-standing infrastructure challenges in hydrogen production and storage, clearing a path for hydrogen’s widespread adoption. -- Discovery to Impact, the group overseeing the UT Seed
May 11, 2026 Read Full Article
DP World Helps Displace 24% of Port Diesel with Lower Carbon Fuel at Prince Rupert
(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
May 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Jakarta to Build New Waste-to-Energy Plants, Enforce Waste Segregation
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
May 11, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Decentralized Biomanufacturing Platforms
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Visolis is pioneering the decentralized production of chemicals and fuels using its proprietary mevalonolactone (MEV) platform, which upgrades biomass into high-value products. In a highly newsworthy development for national security, Visolis recently secured $2.86 million from
May 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Ontario Funds Biofuel Testing Facility at Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper
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
May 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Argus Road Fuels Europe Conference --- November 17-19, 2026 --- Munich, Germany
Navigating volatility in Europe’s road fuels markets: supply, demand and global trade flows -- Join Europe’s leading road fuels event to understand the forces reshaping gasoline, diesel and alternative fuel markets across the region. The Argus Road Fuels Europe conference returns at
May 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Paraguay Regulates the Ethanol Law to Boost the Domestic Market
(Paraguay Ministry of Industry and Trade/Bnamericas) The president of the Republic, Santiago Peña, signed the regulatory decree of the Ethanol Law, which regulates Laws No. 7357/2024 and No. 7391/2024, with a focus on strengthening domestic production and directly benefiting sugarcane growers, guaranteeing
May 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Developing Biowaste Coatings to Boost CO2-to-Fuel Conversion
(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
May 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Advanced Pre-Treatment Plant Successfully Commissioned in Ghent: BDI and Ghent Renewables Achieve Milestone
(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
May 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Grupo HAM Will Have BioGNL and/or BioCNG Available throughout Its Network of Spanish Service Stations during the Month of May
(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
May 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Syntholene Publishes Independent Validation of Step-Change Cost Reduction for Synthetic Jet Fuel
(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
May 08, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to the Bioindustrial Manufacturing Ecosystem
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) BioMADE is tackling the critical shortage of U.S. pilot-scale biomanufacturing infrastructure to prevent domestic innovators from moving scale-up operations overseas. Supported by $208 million across 92 projects, the Department of Defense-backed institute is launching Phase I
May 08, 2026 Read Full Article
New $4M State Grant Jump-Starts Green Energy Project on Pennsylvania Dairy Farm
(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
May 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Carbon Concepts
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Carbon is top of mind for ethanol producers, in light of moving markets and lucrative incentives to lower CI scores. While some producers have engaged in reuse contracts for decades, others are just starting their
May 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Hawaii Lawmakers Pass Bill to Create Clean Fuel Standard
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Produce Magazine) Hawaii lawmakers on May 6 approved legislation to create a clean fuel standard (CFS) that aims to reduce the carbon intensity (CI) of transportation fuels by at lease 50% below 2019 levels by 2045. The
May 08, 2026 Read Full Article
The Parallax of Oil Prices
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Fuel remains mostly invisible until suddenly it isn’t. That is the strange thing about oil markets. They create what might be called a parallax of price. In astronomy, parallax describes how an object appears to shift
May 08, 2026 Read Full Article
2027 International Biomass Conference & Expo --- March 2-4, 2027 --- Atlanta, GA
Now in its 20th year, the International Biomass Conference & Expo is expected to bring together more than 1000 attendees, 180 exhibitors and 100 speakers from more than 25 countries. It is the largest gathering of biomass professionals and academics
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Europe’s Biofuel Crossroads
(Biofuels International) As Europe accelerates towards net-zero emissions and greater energy independence, the biofuel industry stands at a critical juncture. Once heralded as a cornerstone of decarbonising transport and delivering rural economic benefits, the sector in 2026 presents a complex picture: rapid
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS Value of Biogas West --- October 6-8, 2026 --- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada DEADLINE June 12, 2026
2026 Value of Biogas West returns to beautiful Vancouver this fall. The three-day event features a site tour on Tuesday October 6, one and a half days of conference programming on Wednesday and Thursday October 7 and 8, an expanded
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
2026 ACT Expo Fleet Awards Honor Leaders in Clean Transportation Deployment
(ACT News) The ACT Expo Fleet Awards have long recognized fleets that are not only adopting cleaner transportation technologies, but also demonstrating how those technologies can be deployed at scale across real-world operations. The 2026 winners reflect that continued momentum, with
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
FedEx Freight Incoming CEO: Sustainability Must Be Built on Business Reality
(ACT News) (CEO John Smith said sustainability has become a core requirement for LTL carriers, but it must make business sense to scale; FedEx Freight is leaning into CNG powered by renewable natural gas as a near-term solution while deploying electric
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Planes and Ships Could Run on Kelp Someday, but There Are Serious Hurdles
by Zoe Beketova and Ana Georgescu (MIT Graduate Program in Science Writing/Associated Press) Green cells whirl around a red-light chamber, propelled by a blade through bubbling water. These little seaweed cells, called gametophytes, will develop into a strain of fast-growing kelp
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Turning Plastic Waste into Clean Fuel Using Sunlight
(Adelaide University) Scientists are advancing a promising solution to two of the world’s biggest challenges – plastic pollution and clean energy – by transforming waste plastics into valuable fuels using sunlight. A new paper led by Adelaide University PhD candidate Xiao Lu
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
X-Press Feeders Signs Bio-Methanol Offtake LOI
by Gary Howard (Seatrade Maritime News) Feeder operator to take up to 15,000 tonnes of bio-methanol from PuriFire Energy and explore potential new port-based bio-methanol production facilities. -- X-Press feeders announced the signing of a letter of intent (LOI) with UK-based clean
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Wärtsilä Joins EU-Funded Consortium to further Accelerate Zero-Carbon Shipping for Long-Distance Vessels
(Wärtsilä) Technology group Wärtsilä has joined H4PERION, an EU-funded Horizon Europe project led by the University of Vaasa in Finland, to help accelerate the transition to zero-carbon long-distance shipping. The four-year project will develop and demonstrate solutions to improve engine efficiency
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Growth Energy: E15 Could Save Consumers More than $150 Million This Summer
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, today (May 6, 2026) released new data showing that fuel retailers sold nearly 2.5 billion gallons of E15 in 2025, underscoring the growing demand for a lower-cost fuel option that could
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Why Biomethane Trading Just Quietly Entered a New Phase
by Leon Stille (OilPrice.com) Updated mass balance rules from International Sustainability and Carbon Certification are tightening how biomethane is traded; Biomethane is becoming central to Europe’s renewable fuels system; The impact is financial as much as regulatory—projects and trading structures must be robust and
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Lucia Cosulich Launching Ceremony
(Fratelli Cosulich) Just two months after the launch of the first vessel in this new series, Lucia Cosulich took to the water on 2 May 2026, marking another step forward in Fratelli Cosulich’s Marine Energy Unit commitment to alternative marine fuels
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
IMO Climate Talks Stay Alive as Carbon Plan Survives U.S. Pushback at MEPC 84
by Mike Schuler (gCaptain) The International Maritime Organization has kept its landmark shipping climate framework alive following a week of high-stakes negotiations in London, setting up a decisive endgame later this year after deep divisions again blocked a final deal. The outcome
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
FortisBC Hits 10,000 LNG Refuelling Events for Marine Vessels
(FortisBC) Delivering safe, reliable LNG bunkering to help marine operators access lower carbon intensity fuel -- FortisBC Energy Inc. (FortisBC) has reached a major milestone with the completion of its 10,000th liquefied natural gas (LNG) refuelling event for marine vessels, underscoring the
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Green Methanol Facility to Convert Invasive Kutch Weed into Marine Fuel
(Chemical Industry Digest) A plant long regarded as one of the world’s “top 100 invasive species” could soon power India’s green shipping ambitions. Prosopis juliflora, a hardy shrub that has choked biodiversity across Kutch’s Banni grasslands for decades, is set to
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Novonesis: Strong Demand from Biofuel Sector Contributes to Q1 Sales Growth
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Denmark-based biosolutions company Novonesis on May 5 reported 7% organic sales growth for the first quarter. Sales growth was supported by increased demand from first- and second-generation ethanol producers. Sales to the biodiesel industry also
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Bayer and bp Form Strategic Alliance to Jointly Scale Camelina as Intermediate Crop for Biofuels
(Bayer) Collaboration to commercialize camelina for producing renewable diesel (RD) and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF); bp will bring expertise in fuel and refining, Bayer its expertise in seed technology and extensive farmer customer base; Camelina brings added value as intermediate crop, rotational
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
USMCA Continuation Important to Farmers, Others
by Larry Lee (Brownfield Ag News) Maintaining the USMCA trade deal with minor adjustments was the common message from farmers, processors, and government officials in Green Bay on Wednesday. Brian Kuehl with Farmers for Free Trade tells Brownfield improved access for
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Free: Anti-ethanol Rhetoric and Misinformation Have Reached a Fever Pitch
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association) ... Without a shred of credible evidence or analysis, the anti-E15 crowd suggests that simply allowing retail gas stations to voluntarily offer E15 would somehow lead to “higher gas prices” and restricting SREs to truly
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Dance the Samba. The Italy-Brazil Partnership
by Rossana Miranda (Decode 39) Italy is looking to Brazil as a strategic partner to build new industrial and energy supply chains around biofuels, as the long-awaited EU-Mercosur agreement opens a new phase in economic relations between Europe and South America. That was
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
PBF Reports Increased Renewable Diesel Production for Q1
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) PBF Energy Inc. on April 30 announced the St. Bernard Renewables facility produced approximately 16,700 barrels pe day of renewable diesel during the first quarter of 2026, up from 10,000 barrels per day during the same
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Valero Reports Improved Q1 Earnings for Ethanol, DGD Joint Venture
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) Valero Energy Corp. on April 30 released first quarter financial results, reporting a profitable three-month period for both its ethanol segment and Diamond Green Diesel joint venture, which produces renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). ... During
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Neste Reports Strong Renewable Products Margins for Q1
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) Neste Corp.’s renewable products segment experienced a significant increase in earnings during the first quarter of 2026 despite lower production volumes, according to the company’s April 29 earnings release. The increase is attributed to stronger term
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Marathon Reports Improved Q1 for Renewable Diesel Segment
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) Marathon Petroleum Corp. released first quarter financial results on May 5, reporting a significant increase in adjusted EBITDA for its renewable diesel segment on stronger margins and the recognition of 45Z clean fuel production credits. Marathon currently
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Phillips 66: Renewable Fuel Segment Currently Producing at above Nameplate Capacity
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) Phillips 66 released first quarter financial results on April 29, reporting a decrease in pre-tax loss for its renewable fuels segment. As economics for biobased diesel fuels continue to improve, the company expects to see additional
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Natural Gas Breaking Motor Fuel Usage Records
by Dan Gage (The Transport Project) RNG Accounted for 94 Percent of On-Road NGV Fuel Use in 2025 -- The Transport Project (TTP) today (May 5, 2026) announced that 94 percent of all on-road fuel used in natural gas vehicles in calendar
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Stranded Molecules: Why US SAF Can't Cross the Atlantic to Fill Europe's Mandate Gap
(SAF Path) The trans-Atlantic SAF trade Europe was counting on isn't price-blocked, ship-blocked, or supply-blocked. It's certification-blocked. -- The trans-Atlantic SAF trade that policy modelers assumed would balance the system, US molecules flowing east into a structurally short EU market, is not
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Scaling Up Bio 2026: Sovereignty, Security, Jobs --- November 18-20, 2026 --- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
The world is experiencing an industrial revolution powered by advances in biotechnology and biomanufacturing. These transformative technologies will produce low carbon, bio-based alternatives to petroleum-based products such as chemicals, fuels, and materials. Scaling Up 2026 will: Present the assessment of the
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
The Scale-Up Journey of Biobased Processes: Real-World Challenges, Surprises and Success --- May 12, 2026 --- ONLINE Recorded Presentation Available
The bioeconomy is not built at laboratory scale. It is built in the difficult, expensive, unpredictable territory between promising results and industrial reality — where processes encounter feedstock variability, contamination risk, financing constraints, engineering surprises, and the hard physics of
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Biomass Conference Podcast Series
(BBI) Recorded Live at the 2026 Int'l Biomass Conference & Expo March 31 - April 2 in Nashville, TN Produced by Biomass Magazine, the Biomass Conference Podcast Series Features: Brunette Machinery Co., Inc., BE&E, WastAway, Andritz Feed & Biofuel, Evergreen Engineering, Inc., Schaeffer
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Why Don’t We Ever Learn?
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Governors' Biofuels Coaltion) ... The public is being led to believe we are “energy independent” and understandably is asking why then do events in the middle east raise our prices. This is part of the
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
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