by Dave Bohl (WOC 1420) 34 fuel retailers in Iowa will receive nearly $2 million in state grants to expand access to renewable fuels. $1,840,727 was awarded Wednesday through the state's Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP), which started in 2007. Lisa Coffelt
Researchers Achieve Efficient Bicarbonate-mediated Integrated Capture and Electrolysis of Carbon Dioxide
(Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)) In a study published in Angewandte Chemie International Edition, a research team led by Profs. BAO Xinhe, GAO Dunfeng, and ZHANG Guohui from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) of the
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TRA Completes Investigation on US HVO Biodiesel
(U.K. Trade Remedies Authority) The TRA proposes to make a final negative determination in its investigation into US HVO biodiesel, with no countervailing measure imposed. -- The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has today (12 March 2026) issued a notice of its intent to make a
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Axens Joins FACET Group for Australian eFuel Plant Pre-FEED
(Axens) Since early 2025, Downer Group, CEA and H2Potential have been developing a pre-FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) study for an Australian eFuels Plant under the Franco-Australian Indo-Pacific Centre for Energy Transition (FACET). This plant will produce synthetic fuels (eFuels) for the
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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy in Brazil
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bioenergy dominates Brazil’s renewable landscape, supplying over half of the nation’s heat and 22% of its transport energy. The recently passed 2024 Future Fuel Law marks a major milestone, establishing national mandates for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF),
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Is Ethanol a Solution to Geopolitical Fuel Volatility?
by Frank Zaworski (CZ Insights) ... Adding more lower-cost ethanol to the national gasoline blend would help moderate the rising cost of fuel. But the benefits would go far beyond that, reaching deep into the heart of US agriculture and the nation’s
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Lawmakers to IRS: Don't Leave Farmers behind in 45Z Rule
by Lydia Johnson and Kim Chipman (Agri-Pulse) Regulations for the new 45Z biofuel tax incentive need to account for cover crops, precision fertilizer applications and other regenerative agriculture practices to ensure that farmers fully benefit from the subsidy, farm-state Republican lawmakers say
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The Era of Expansions
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Amyris: Precision, Agility, and Global Scale in Brazil The lead man swings the line: “Mark three!” Down in Barra Bonita, Brazil, Amyris has completed a new production line at its flagship precision fermentation facility, adding a 2×80-m³ configuration alongside
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EV Market Crashes 50% After Fed Admits EV Fuel Numbers Were ‘Designed to Look Extraordinary’
by David Mancino (BamaCooley/MSN) Every EV sold in America carried an impressive miles-per-gallon-equivalent number on the window sticker. 120 MPGe. 140. Sometimes north of 200. Those consumer-facing figures were calculated using EPA energy-content formulas. But behind the scenes, a separate federal compliance
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Equinor Enters Bio-Methanol Agreement with Wallenius Wilhelmsen
(Equinor) Equinor has entered into a 2-year bio-methanol supply agreement with Wallenius Wilhelmsen, a major global player in shipping and vehicle logistics, supporting a growing marine segment for low-carbon fuels. Soon bio-methanol from Equinor will fuel ships that are bringing cars and
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Equilibrion and Rolls-Royce SMR Announce Collaboration to Advance the Development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Using Nuclear Energy
(Equilibrion) Equilibrion and Rolls-Royce SMR have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on a technical and economic assessment, to better understand the opportunity for nuclear powered Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) using Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). The Rolls-Royce SMR is designed to
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Stargate Hydrogen Signs the First Partnership in the UK with Seacht Group.
(Stargate Hydrogen) Agreement with Seacht Group marks the company’s entry into the UK hydrogen market -- Stargate Hydrogen today (March 2, 2026) announced a partnership with Seacht Group, marking its first partnership in the United Kingdom. The agreement is a key step in Stargate Hydrogen’s
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Chevron Agrees to Pay a $1M Civil Penalty for Violations of the Clean Air Act’s Renewable Fuel Standard
(U.S. Department of Justice) To Remediate the Violation, Chevron also Retired Over 2M Renewable Fuel Credits, Valued at About $3.6M, that It Invalidly Generated and Sold to Third Parties Today (March 11, 2026), the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD)
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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy in the EU
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bioenergy now accounts for over 60% of the EU’s renewable energy supply, proving crucial for offsetting the region’s 70% reliance on fossil fuels. The newly updated RED III directive significantly tightens biomass sustainability criteria and raises the binding
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Farm to Flight: Kentucky’s Bold Vision for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Climbing. Fast.) In Frankfort, the state capital of Kentucky on Tuesday (March 10, 2026), agricultural and business leaders joined forces to outline a strategic vision for the Commonwealth’s role in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. The event focused on how Kentucky’s
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Ferry Switch to Bio-LNG Significantly Reduces CO2 Emissions
(Everllence) TT-Line announces successful PrimeServ collaboration -- TT-Line, the German ferry operator, has revealed that – working closely with Everllence PrimeServ Germany – its Ro-Ro passenger vessels, the ‘Nils Holgersson‘ and the ‘Peter Pan’, successfully operated on bio-LNG during 2025, enjoying a
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Heterometallic Antenna−Reactor Complexes for Photocatalysis
Dayne F. Swearer, Hangqi Zhao, Linan Zhou, and Naomi J. Halas (PNAS) Plasmon-enhanced photocatalysis holds significant promise for controlling chemical reaction rates and outcomes. Unfortunately, traditional plasmonic metals have limited surface chemistry, while conventional catalysts are poor optical absorbers. By placing
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HD Hyundai and ABS to Develop Nuclear Electric Propulsion for Container Ships
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In South Korea, HD Hyundai has signed a joint development agreement with the American Bureau of Shipping to design a nuclear electric propulsion system for 16,000 TEU container ships, using a small modular reactor capable of
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Information on 119 Eco-friendly Ship and Equipment Testing Facilities Nationwide at a Glance
(South Korea Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (Google Translation)) The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced that it will launch the "Eco-Friendly Ship and Equipment Performance Verification Support Platform," which will provide comprehensive testing facility information necessary for performance evaluations of eco-friendly
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KOMERI and Mokpo National Maritime University Sign Technology Collaboration Agreement for Eco-Friendly Ammonia for Ships
(KOMERI (Google Translation)) -Next-generation carbon-free fuel 'ammonia 'Cooperation on eco-friendly ship technology begins in earnest -Establishing a specialized training system for ammonia fuel supply and propulsion system research. Korea Marine Equipment Research Instituteb(Director Bae Jeong-cheol,bKOMERI)band Mokpo National Maritime Universityb(President Choi Bu-hong,Below is Mokpo
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Addressing the Untapped Synergy Potential of Unharmonised Legislation in Biogas
(Accel AgroBiogas) At the end of January, partners and associated partners within Accel AgroBiogas gathered for an online policy workshop to discuss current policy barriers – and emerging policy opportunities – for integrating sequential crops, crop residues, and ley grass into
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£271 Million to Clean up Shipping and Power Coastal Communities
(UK Department for Transport and Keir Mather MP) This funding will boost skilled jobs and coastal economies, and forms part of a £448 million commitment to clean maritime funding. over £270 million investment for greener shipping and ports across the UK, supporting skilled jobs
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AI and the Ethanol Industry at NEC
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) At the recent National Ethanol Conference, Cornell University Professor Sarah Kreps, an expert in AI, national security, and geopolitics, addressed how artificial intelligence intersects with energy security and global competition. While admitting she’s “not an ethanol insider,” Kreps drew
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North Dakota Judge Revokes Summit’s Permits for Underground CO2 Storage
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) A North Dakota court on March 10 voided permits for underground CO2 storage the North Dakota Industrial Commission approved for Summit Carbon Solutions in late 2024, ruling the NDIC’s action violated the state constitution. “We are
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CO₂ to E-Methanol, Aviation Fuels and Speciality Chemicals: Six Nominees Announced for the “Best CO₂ Utilisation 2026” Innovation Award
(Renewable Carbon News/nova Institute) The CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2026 taking place in Cologne (Germany) and online on 28-29 April 2026 offers a central stage for technologies that convert CO₂ into fuels, chemical intermediates and materials. Six companies that develop unique technologies
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Axens Signs Memorandum Of Understanding with Airbus on SAF Development
(Axens) Axens has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus to strengthen their cooperation in the development and deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), a key pillar for decarbonizing the aviation sector. Building on their respective leadership in renewable fuels
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EASA Publishes Briefing Note on Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Prices in 2025 in the European Union
(European Union Aviation Safety Agency) The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the “2025 Aviation Fuels Reference Prices for ReFuelEU Aviation” briefing note, which provides key reference prices for SAF and other relevant aviation fuels for the European Union (EU). The briefing note
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Repsol Aims to Increase Renewable Fuel Production to 1.5 Million Metric Tons Annually by 2028
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) Spain-based multinational energy company Repsol on March 10 announced plans to invest up to EUR 10 billion ($11.61 billion) in its operations through 2028, with a portion of that investment dedicated to low-carbon projects, including renewable
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New Ethanol-Assisted Catalyst Design Dramatically Improves Low-Temperature Nitrogen Oxide Removal
(Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University/EurekAlert!) A research team has developed a new strategy to improve catalysts used to remove nitrogen oxides from industrial emissions. By using ethanol during catalyst preparation, the scientists significantly enhanced the performance of manganese based
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Rising Fuel Costs Show EU Should Import Ethanol from Brazil -- Not Beef
(Irish Cattle & Sheep Farmers Association) ICSA Rural Development chair Edmond Phelan has said the surge in global fuel prices highlights the need for Europe to prioritise bioethanol imports over unnecessary beef imports from Brazil. “Events in the Middle East have
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"Solar Battery" Supplies Hydrogen from Solar Energy at the Touch of a Button Copolymer Enables Flexible Use of Energy over Time
(Ulm University) Storing energy from sunlight and converting it into hydrogen days later is what a new material jointly developed by researchers from Ulm and Jena can do - even in the dark. The process is reversible and can be reactivated
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NACS Urges Senate to Restore Biodiesel Blenders’ Tax Credit
(National Association of Convenience Stores) The transition away from the Biodiesel Blenders’ Tax Credit to the ‘45Z’ Clean Fuel Credit is leading to higher fuel prices for consumers. NACS, along with NATSO, representing truck stops and travel centers, and SIGMA: America’s Leading
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RCM Thermal Kinetics Completes Breakthrough Engineering Project, Expands 40MMGY Ethanol Plant to 105MMGY
(RCM Technologies) NEXT unlocks 100 MMGY capacity without replacing existing infrastructure -- RCM Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGM: RCMT), RCM Thermal Kinetics, a division of RCM Technologies, has announced the successful completion of the first project under its NEXT (New Ethanol eXpansion Technology)
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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy in Canada
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Canada’s bioenergy sector is expanding rapidly, backed by CAD$1.5 billion from the Clean Fuels Fund and the Clean Fuel Regulations, which target a 15% carbon intensity reduction by 2030. While fossil fuels still dominate its overall energy
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The Incredible Shrinking Biorefinery: How ISU, BioMADE, and Schmidt Sciences Are Compressing the Biomanufacturing Plant
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... In the real world, researchers at Iowa State University may have just done something surprisingly similar for the bioeconomy. They’ve taken what normally requires an entire biomanufacturing facility — fermentation, extraction, and separation — and compressed it
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Girls Auto Clinic Provides Ethanol Education
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) At the 2026 National Ethanol Conference, Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) Membership and Marketing Manager Kendra Coulson highlighted a unique partnership with Patrice Banks, founder of Girls Auto Clinic, aimed at educating women about vehicle maintenance and the
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Mexico’s Sheinbaum to Discuss Ethanol with Brazil
(Bnamericas) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum will discuss forming deeper ties with Brazil in the ethanol sector during a potential visit to the South American country later this year. Sheinbaum is likely to visit Brazil before June, she said at a press conference
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If E15 Becomes Law, the Ethanol Challenge Will Just Be Starting
By Kim Chipman (Agri-Pulse) When Dan Basse went looking for higher ethanol-gasoline blends in Chicago, he had to drive about 40 miles before finally finding an E15 pump –- outside of the city in a northern suburb. The ag economist’s search
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Govt May Speed up Biodiesel, Ethanol Fuel Rollout as Oil Price Soars
by Ruth Dea Juwita (The Jakarta Post) The government may accelerate plans to expand the use of biofuel and bioethanol as soaring global oil prices triggered by the Middle East conflict raise concern over the cost of imported fossil fuels. Energy
March 10, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Cellulosic Ethanol Commercialization
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Despite early momentum, global cellulosic ethanol operational capacity peaked around 2015 and has stabilized near 40 facilities due to persistent economic and technical barriers, including high enzyme costs and complex feedstocks. Regional deployment varies significantly: Brazil leads
March 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Webinar | Global Ammonia Market Dynamics: Prices, Market Drivers & CBAM --- March 12, 2026 --- ONLINE
This webinar will source data and analysis from our ammonia price reporting service: Argus Ammonia Webinar topics Historic and current price trends Key market drivers and the impact of the US-Iran conflict CBAM spotlight: Impact on prices, trade – and remaining uncertainties Market spotlight: East of
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Zeldin Skips over Academics for Influential EPA Advisory Panel
by Sean Reilly and Alex Guillén (Politico Pro Greenwire) The administrator appointed industry representatives and a member of a group that disputes mainstream climate science. -- EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has filled long-vacant seats on an influential advisory committee charged with
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Energy Price Surge to Drive Brazil Mills toward Ethanol, Cut Sugar Output
by Marcelo Teixeira (Reuters) The sharp increase in energy prices as the war in the Middle East continues will drive Brazilian sugarcane processors to produce more ethanol and less sugar in the new season that will kick off in the coming weeks, analysts
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Relief at the Pump: The $110 Barrel, the $1.90/gallon Alternative, and the Calculus of Choice
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Petroleum Independence Isn’t Price Independence -- The United States today produces roughly as much petroleum as it consumes. That’s a remarkable change from the oil-shock era of the 1970s. Horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing unlocked enormous domestic
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Kickster Launches FuelEU Compliance Marketplace
by Arnel Murga (Vessel Performance) Shipowners are preparing for stricter European decarbonisation rules as the FuelEU Maritime regulation begins reshaping fuel strategies and compliance planning. Kickster Group has introduced a digital marketplace designed to help companies manage pooling arrangements and navigate the complexity
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Maersk and Avenir Sign Bio-LNG Supply Agreement
(Bioenergy Insight) Avenir Marine Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Avenir LNG, has signed a framework fuel supply agreement with shipping giant A.P. Moller - Maersk to supply liquefied biomethane (bio-LNG) from 2027. The agreement, concluded in the second half of 2025,
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Advanced Sorting Technologies Key to Meeting EU Food Waste Targets
(Bioenergy Insight) With over one billion tonnes of food waste generated annually worldwide — accounting for 8-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions — a new report from IEA Bioenergy TCP Task 36 has examined the sorting technologies available to help the
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Advanced Woody Biomass Alliance Launches to Unite Expanding Sector
(Bioenergy News) A new global industry platform representing the woody biomass sector has launched in Washington DC, bringing together organisations across power, advanced fuels, industrial processing and carbon removal. The Advanced Woody Biomass Alliance (AWBA) evolves from the US Industrial Pellet Association
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Rethinking the Food vs Fuel Debate in Scaling Up Biomass Feedstocks Sustainably
by Carina Wessels, Alex Ehrenhaus, Juan Vivier (RSB - Roundtable on Systainable Biomaterials Association) This policy brief is the second in a series of three, developed for the RSB Sustainable Biomass Policy Platform (SBPP). The SBPP brings together RSB members from
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From Brussels to DC – The Sticks and Carrots Shaping the Renewable Fuels Landscape
(Topsoe Fuel for Thought Podcast) Renewable fuels have the technology. They have the feedstocks. So why does revenue certainty remain the biggest barrier to scale? Jessica Olson, Head of Global Affairs, Americas & Indo-Pacific at Topsoe, and Asmara Klein, Head of
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Fueling Africa’s Flight: A Techno-Economic Assessment of Sustainable Aviation Fuels in Africa
by Megersa Abate, Robert Malina, Gonca Seber, Charles E. Schlumberger (World Bank Group) Africa’s aviation sector is poised for rapid growth, with passenger traffic expected to double over its 2023 level by 2043, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA 2024). This
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Recalibrating: Why the Auto Industry Isn’t Saying Goodbye to Engines --- March 24, 2026 --- ONLINE
With the industry’s renewed focus on advanced engines, this session takes stock of the past, present, and future of this technology in the auto sector. We’ll explore market trends, policy shifts, and technological innovations that continue to shape the role
March 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Informing Land-Use Decisions about Consequences for Biodiversity --- March 24, 2026 --- ONLINE
Growing awareness of the biodiversity crisis has prompted businesses and decision-makers to address biodiversity loss and promote the sustainable use of natural resources. To accomplish this, governance systems are necessary to help accelerate the incorporation of biodiversity considerations into decision-making
March 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Expectations Ahead of the EU ETS Review
by Emma Santana (OPIS Insights) Political and industrial momentum is building across the European Union as institutions prepare for the upcoming review of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), widely regarded as the cornerstone of the bloc’s climate policy. The
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Cotton, Klobuchar Introduce Bill to Establish Federal Biotech Security Framework
(Office of U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR)) Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) introduced legislation to establish a federal biosecurity framework. The Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act will require gene synthesis providers screen their orders and customers for
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Navigating Biotech SME Funding: What’s Available, How It Works, What’s Next for Europe --- March 10, 2026 --- ONLINE
Europe’s biotech sector continues to face significant financing challenges, especially during growth and scale‑up. As the EU moves forward with the landmark Biotech Act, this webinar explores the funding tools available today, how companies can access them, and what changes
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Sustainability of Green Hydrogen Technologies Depends on Energy Mix and Supply Chain
Moein Shamoushaki & S. C. Lenny Koh (Nature Communications Sustainability) A sustainable international green hydrogen supply chain is crucial for achieving net-zero. Here, we performed a spatial-temporal prospective life cycle assessment of twenty international supply chain scenarios in 2023, 2030, 2040,
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South Australia to Host HAMR Energy’s First-of-Its Kind Methanol-to-Jet Fuel Facility
(HAMR Energy) Leading low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) company HAMR Energy has today (March 3, 2026) announced that its $700-800 million sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility will be located in South Australia after receiving backing from the State Government. -- Leading
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Syzygy Plasmonics Signs Multiple Agreements to Scale Its Offering
by Fayaz Hussain (SAF Investor) Houston-based Syzygy Plasmonics said it has signed agreements with Geo bio gas&carbon, NorthStar Renewable Fuels, Islonias (Biothek) and another producer to develop sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects in Brazil, US, Dominican Republic, Spain, Italy, France, Colombia,
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thyssenkrupp Uhde Selected for Biomass-to-Methanol Technology Integration Study for Nova Sustainable Fuels in Canada
(thyssenkrupp Uhde) Planned capacity: 450,000 metric tons of bio-methanol; Uhde’s high-efficiency PRENFLO gasifier and advanced methanol synthesis technology thyssenkrupp Uhde has been awarded a contract by Halifax-based Nova Sustainable Fuels (NSF) to perform an integration and optimization study for NSF’s biomass-to-methanol project in
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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Nitrogen Flows in Biomass Combustion
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Unlike fossil fuels, which generate thermal NOx from atmospheric nitrogen, biomass combustion emissions primarily originate from chemically bound nitrogen within the fuel. Recent studies indicate that biomass facilities often act as a net sink for reactive
March 09, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Sees ‘Chaos’ As Judges Lean Toward Refiners In RFS Waiver Suit
(Insisde EPA) EPA is warning of “chaos” and “apocalyptic” consequences should a federal appellate panel back refiners’ challenge to the agency’s denial of renewable fuel standard (RFS) waivers, arguing that a decision against the agency could upend the RFS program, or
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FuelEU Maritime – A Regulatory and Commercial Update --- March 11, 2026 --- ONLINE
The first FuelEU Maritime reporting period has closed, and vessels are now in the critical verification and compliance phase. By 30 April 2026, the compliance balance must be approved and relevant decisions recorded in the FuelEU database, including voluntary mechanisms
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$9 Million Grant Funds Study of Cactus Pear as Water-Saving Biofuel for the Mountain West
by Kaleb Roedel (KUNR Public Radio) Researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno, have received a $9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to study an unlikely candidate for future fuels: cactus pear. The desert-adapted plant already grows across much of the
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Be8 Takes over Operations at the Alto Araguaia (MT) Plant, Marking Its Sixth Biodiesel Factory in Brazil.
(Be8) Following approval from CADE (Brazil's antitrust authority), Be8 expands its industrial capacity and consolidates approximately 15% market share in the Brazilian biodiesel market. Be8, a renewable energy company, officially took over operations of the Alto Araguaia (MT) biodiesel plant this Tuesday
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Brazil: Be8’s B100 Bio Bunker Fuel Trial Confirms 99.4% Reduction in GHG
(Manifold Times) Be8 concluded a trial using Be8 BeVant®️100% biofuel on cargo vessel “NM João Malmann” with Navegação Aliança. Brazilian renewable energy company Be8 on Monday (2 March) said it has concluded a trial using Be8 BeVant®️100% biofuel on cargo vessel NM João
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CLPe and CNOOC Wrap up Hong Kong’s First STS LNG Bunkering Operation of VLCC
(Manifold Times) CNOOC’s “Haiyang Shiyou 301” delivered 4,700 cubic metres of LNG to “Maran Dione” in around seven hours at the South Cheung Chau Anchorage. -- CLPe, a wholly owned subsidiary of CLP Holdings, on Tuesday (3 March) said it has completed
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Barclays Says Energy Transition Will Add Fuels, Not Replace Them
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In the United Kingdom, Barclays said in a February 2026 report that the global energy transition is evolving less as a clean break from fossil fuels and more as a vast expansion of the energy system,
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Subject: Green Ammonia Standard for India- Reg
(Government of India Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (Hydrogen Division) ) Subject: Green Ammonia Standard for India- Reg, The Government of India has approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission. For the purpose of the mission and its ensuing policies and programmes,
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From Roadmap to Bankable Projects: Turning the EU Sustainable Transport Investment Plan into Action
(United Nations Environment Program Finance Initiative) In November 2025, the European Commission announced the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP), a roadmap under the EU Clean Industrial Deal to mobilize funding for the decarbonization of the aviation and waterborne transport sectors. The aviation
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BioTreasure Secures €2.5M from SPRIND to Scale Integrated Bio-Chemical Manufacturing Platform
(BioTreasure) BioTreasure Secures €2.5M from SPRIND to Scale Integrated Bio-Chemical Manufacturing Platform -- BioTreasure, backed by SPRIND and leveraging Insempra's industrial biotechnology platform, has advanced to Stage III of SPRIND's Circular Biomanufacturing Challenge, securing €2.5 million to scale its integrated bio-chemical manufacturing
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Why Small Hydrogen Markets Are Likely to Shrink
by Michael Barnard (Clean Technica) Someone recently asked me about small, distributed hydrogen use cases and whether those markets might eventually be served by imported green methanol cracked onsite to produce hydrogen. The idea is not irrational. Hydrogen is difficult to
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Automakers Split over Zero Emission Vehicles Classification
by Sharmistha Mukherjee (Economic Times Auto) A report by NITI Aayog proposing that flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) and compressed biogas (CBG) vehicles be classified as zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) has divided India’s automobile industry. READ MORE Related articles India Auto Firms Clash Over ZEV Definition, Fueling Tech War
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Authorities Tout Biofuel as Global Oil Prices Soar
by Yuthana Praiwan (Bangkok Post) ... Energy authorities are stepping up efforts to expand biofuel usage to reduce reliance on oil imports and safeguard against potential fuel shortages. The move comes as global oil prices surge, driven by the ongoing conflict between the
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Biofuels Plant Gets Key Approval for Carbon Burial Well
by Alton Wallace (The Center Square/New Orleans City Business) KEY TAKEAWAYS: Strategic Biofuels received a draft Class VI well permit for carbon storage tied to its Louisiana Green Fuels project. The wood-fired biofuels plant in Caldwell Parish would capture and store carbon about a mile underground. The facility plans to convert 1.3 million
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RNG Continues to Lead as the Easy-to-Switch Clean Fuel for Multi-Sector Fleets Signing New Agreements with Clean Energy
(Clean Energy) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE), the largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market, has announced a slew of deals with trucking, refuse, and transit fleets nationwide. The agreements span renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling infrastructure and RNG supply,
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European Biodiesel Premiums Fall to 2-Year Lows on Gasoil Rally
by Uzma Gulbahar and Anna Kirillov (S&P Global) UCO market holds amid uncertainty driven by Middle East war; Flat prices relatively stable, premiums adjust to gasoil; RME premiums trade above UCOME levels European biodiesel premiums fell to two-year lows March 3 as underlying gasoil
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Research Paper Shows Biofuels, BECSS Can Play a Role in Mitigating GHG Emissions
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Two researchers at Imperial College London on March 5 published a paper that identifies three dozen strategies with the highest potential to reduce global carbon emissions. Biofuels and bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS)
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Biofuels Market Update Q2 2026 --- March 26, 2026 --- ONLINE
Get an expert market analysis on shifting US tariff dynamics, RED III implementation, and other critical biofuels topics. Matthew Stone, VP of Business Development and Low-Carbon Fuels, ResourceWise Matthew Stone, founder of Prima Markets and VP of Business Development at ResourceWise, has specialized
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Biofuels Hit a Crossroads as Costs Climb, Policy Lags
by Elise Schafer (Feed & Grain) Rising costs, shifting trade and uncertain policy are reshaping what biofuels mean for U.S. agriculture. -- The biofuels industry that transformed American agriculture over the past two decades now faces a critical inflection point. While ethanol
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Switched On Podcast: Biofuels Cash In on US Tax Credits: Analyst Reaction
(Bloomberg) New guidance on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit has clarified the outlook for US biofuels. The Treasury Department has confirmed that manure-based fuels can earn negative emissions scores, unlocking potential credits of around $7 per gallon for some renewable
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US Sorghum Turns to Ethanol as Exports Slows
by Ryan Koory (Argus Media) Slowing global trade activity, and growing biofuels opportunities have pushed US sorghum growers to pivot towards ethanol as a future driver of demand. Slowing international trade, with some partners "on the sideline" this year combined with a
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
D.C. Circuit to Hear RFS Waivers Case Testing ‘Small Refiner’ Definition
(Inside EPA) The Trump EPA’s new policy for issuing compliance waivers for small refineries from renewable fuel standard (RFS) biofuel blending mandates will face its first legal test during March 6 oral arguments in a suit that will focus on how
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March Madness Begins: Cinderellas SunGas and Verso Advance in Their Brackets as the Bioeconomy’s Spring Surge Begins
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... In one bracket, SunGas Renewables is advancing with a technology that turns forestry residues—sawdust, bark, and wood waste—into clean fuels and carbon removal at industrial scale. In the other, Verso Energy is pushing a
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Carbon Capture Impact Launches to Support Carbon Management Advocacy Efforts
(Carbon Capture Coalition/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The following statement may be attributed to Carbon Capture Coalition Executive Director Jessie Stolark. The Carbon Capture Coalition is a collaboration of companies, labor unions, and environmental policy organizations working together to build broad support for
March 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Coalition Submits Letter to PHMSA Urging the Agency to Modernize Safety Regulations for CO2 Pipelines
(Carbon Capture Coalition) On February 26, the Carbon Capture Coalition (the Coalition) submitted a letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration urging the agency to promulgate updated safety guidelines for CO2 pipelines. As carbon management deployment accelerates in support of domestic energy security, manufacturing competitiveness, and emissions reduction
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45Q Credits Amid EPA GHG Reporting Uncertainty
by Roxby Hartley and Chelsa Oren (EcoEngineers) For ethanol producers investing in carbon capture and storage, Section 45Q, the U.S. tax credit for carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestration, remains a cornerstone incentive. At the same time, recent regulatory developments have introduced uncertainty
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A European Declaration of Independence
by David Carpintero (ePURE/Ethanol Producer Magazine) As dramatic geopolitical repositioning requires Europe to think more about its resilience, competitiveness and independence, there has never been a more important time for the EU to adopt policies that make the best use of strategic
March 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Prioritizing Procedure
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... The Problem Lab standards for distillers products were developed in 2007 by the American Feed Industry Association. But over time, the products coming out of ethanol plants have evolved. “It’s the nature of the beast,”
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AI Built For Ethanol
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Industrial producers and manufacturers all face the same common problem: too much data and not enough clarity on what to do with it. Artificial intelligence (AI) can offer a solution to that sea of data,
March 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Synergizing Production
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) As a food mill and ethanol plant reunite under the same owner, the new combined company works to integrate the two parties’ operations by building on the legacy of utilizing corn to make fuel, flour,
March 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Fast-Tracked For Success: Carbon-by-Rail
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) To help ethanol producers manage captured CO2, Frontier Carbon Solutions LLC is full steam ahead with a carbon-by-rail logistics operation that could serve producers from Illinois to California. Robby Rockey, CEO of Frontier Infrastructure Holdings
March 05, 2026 Read Full Article
New Ethanol, Agricultural Export Infographics Available on Council Website
(U.S. Grains & Bioproducts Council) The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) recently developed a set of infographics with statistics about U.S. agricultural exports in marketing year (MY) 2024/2025 and explainers on ethanol storage and infrastructure compatibility. Using data from the U.S.
March 05, 2026 Read Full Article
ACE Offers Tools to Increase Ethanol Usage
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The big topic at the 2026 Commodity Classic last week was the need for year-round, nationwide E15, but despite the roadblocks the number of stations selling higher blends continues to increase, according to American Coalition for Ethanol Senior Vice
March 05, 2026 Read Full Article
CAAFI Executive Director Job Opening
(Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative) CAAFI is looking for a thought leader with strategic vision to help foster the continued development and commercialization of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). CAAFI is a thriving public-private partnership established in 2006 with the goal of technology-agnostic
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SAF Prices Rise as Jet Fuel Markets Tighten amid Middle East War
by Sofia Cabrera (S&P Global) SAF hits record high in California at 885 cents/gal; Middle East war disrupts Strait of Hormuz flows -- Sustainable aviation fuel prices rose during the week ended March 4 as global jet fuel markets tightened amid the war
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California Still Waiting for E15
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) It was October of 2025 when the California legislature approved the sale of 15% ethanol fuel in the state, which was intended to happen immediately, yet six months later E15 remains on the leash in the Golden
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EPA Approves Carbon Storage Permit in Randolph County, Indiana
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a permit for One Carbon Partnership to inject and store carbon dioxide underground at the Cardinal Ethanol facility in Randolph County, Indiana. “Following a thorough, science-based technical review and extensive public engagement, EPA
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USGBC Thanks USDA for Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Awards
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) On Feb.11, to help expand export markets for U.S. food and ag products, the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service announced awarding more than $212 million through the Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development program. FAS broke
March 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Grassroots Advocacy Needed In DC Now More Than Ever
by Brian Jennings (American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The American Coalition for Ethanol’s 15th annual Washington, D.C. Fly-In & Government Affairs Summit March 17–18 comes at a defining moment for ethanol, agriculture and rural America. With major decisions surrounding year-round
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House Ag Committee Declines to Add E15 Language to Draft 2026 Farm Bill
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., on March 4 attempted to amend the draft 2026 Farm Bill currently under consideration by the House Agriculture Committee to include language enabling year-round sales of E15. The amendment did not
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Scotland’s Celtic Renewables Secures Investment for Facility at Grangemouth
(Biofuels International) Celtic Renewables has secured £16.23 million (€18 million) in public and private funding to scale its production of high-demand green chemicals. The funding comprises £5 million (€5.75 million) in new investment from Scottish Enterprise, Scotland's national economic development agency, and £5
March 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Syzygy Plasmonics Secures MOU with Geo Bio Gas&Carbon to Transform Brazil's Biogas into Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Syzygy Plasmonics/PR Newswire) Company expands global footprint through signed feedstock MOUs intended to support the future development of up to 1,000,000 tons of annual SAF production by 2035 -- Syzygy Plasmonics, a global leader in light-driven chemical reactor technology, today announced a
March 05, 2026 Read Full Article
From Tax Incentives to Market Access: Unlocking Climate-Smart Acres for the Chemical Sector
(World Bio Market Insights) This keynote panel explores the expansion potential for U.S. bioethanol into the global chemical sector, leveraging incentives under Section 45Z of the Inflation Reduction Act. As chemical companies pursue net-zero goals, demand for low-carbon, biobased feedstocks is
March 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Nebraska Builds Biotech Workforce to Support Growing Industry
by Daniela Castillo Monagas (World Bio Market Insights) Nebraska is working to capture opportunities in the growing biotechnology industry, starting with a new training facility designed to keep talent in the state. Metropolitan Community College is building the region’s first biotech lab in
March 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Hydrogen ProtoHub Receives Hydrogen Safety Excellence Award; Expands Industry Collaboration Through New Program
(GTI Energy) The Hydrogen ProtoHub, co-managed by GTI Energy and The Center for Electromechanics at The University of Texas at Austin, has been selected as the project recipient of the Robert Zalosh Hydrogen Safety Excellence Award from the Center for Hydrogen Safety, an AIChE technical
March 04, 2026 Read Full Article
California LAO Recommends against Proposed SAF Tax Credit
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The California Legislative Analyst’s Office, the state legislature’s nonpartisan fiscal and policy advisor, on Feb. 24 recommended state lawmakers do not move forward with California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to create a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
March 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Par Pacific: Hawaii Biorefinery Project Nears Startup
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Par Pacific Holdings Inc. on Feb. 24 confirmed commissioning is underway on a biorefinery project under development at the company’s Kapolei refinery in Hawaii that will add 61 MMgy of capacity to produce renewable diesel,
March 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Technical Aspects for Implementing a Successful Biogas Project --- April 16, 2026 --- ONLINE
There are five different families of digesters, but over 90% of biogas plants in Europe belong to just one of them. In most cases, plants are engineered and optimised according to the constructor’s criteria, or its proprietary technology or patents, or the agreement it has
March 04, 2026 Read Full Article
WBA Connect + Spring Online Coffee Chat --- March 24, 2026 --- ONLINE
A relaxed and energising online coffee chat bringing together members of the World Biogas Association Connect+ community and friends from across the global biogas and AD ecosystem. After a great response to our summer coffee chat, we’re bringing the format
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WBA Connect+ Series: Event 2: Biogas Without Borders: Investors, Innovation, and Real Returns --- April 17, 2026 --- ONLINE
Panel discussion: Mario Rosato, Will Charlton, Digester Doc, WBA host Tag line: Smarter plants mean better returns – what do we need to know? The biogas landscape is evolving fast: subsidy-free markets, cross-border investment opportunities, and cutting-edge diagnostics are redefining
March 04, 2026 Read Full Article
World Biogas Association India Conference --- October 8-9, 2026 --- New Delhi, India
This two-day live event will spotlight India’s rise as a biogas superpower, bringing together national and international expertise. Hosted by World Biogas Association (WBA), the Congress offers industry stakeholders a unique first-mover advantage in one of the world’s largest and most
March 04, 2026 Read Full Article
WBA Biogas Plant Optimisation Training Course --- March 10, 2026 --- ONLINE
The WBA Biogas Plant Optimisation Training Course, instructed by Angela Cronjé, a seasoned chemical engineer with two decades of experience in managing organic waste processing on functional plants, is designed to provide operators with an in-depth understanding of the mechanical and biological
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Varaha Launches Varaha Industrial Partners Program (VIPP) to Scale Industrial Biochar Carbon Removal in Côte d'Ivoire
(Varaha/PR Newswire) Varaha is launching the Varaha Industrial Partners Program (VIPP), a global initiative that enables biomass processing facilities with access to sustainable biomass feedstocks to generate high-integrity carbon removal credits using Varaha's digital MRV and commercialization platforms. As the first
March 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Platts Proposes to Update Names of European Biomethane GO Assessments, May 15
(S&P Global) Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, proposes to update the names of its European biomethane GO assessments, effective May 15, 2026. The proposal aims to provide greater clarity around the geographic, feedstock, subsidy, and certification status for each assessment, providing
March 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Potential Impacts of E15 Expansion on Fuel and Agricultural Commodity Markets
(Food & Agriculture Policy Research Institute/University of Missouri) FAPRI-MU Report #01-26: Allowing greater use of E15 – such as through legislative action to allow for year-round blending of up to 15% blends – would allow for additional flexibility in meeting blending
March 04, 2026 Read Full Article
India’s First Integrated Rice and Biomass Based Bioethanol Refinery
(Tata Consulting Engineers) This project marked the commissioning of India’s first integrated bioethanol refinery in Odisha. The facility combines first-generation and second-generation technologies to produce ethanol from broken rice grains and agricultural residues such as paddy and wheat straw. With a
March 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Are Flex-Fuel Vehicles Making a Comeback?
by Larry Lee (Brownfield Ag News) Ethanol leaders are focused on bringing nationwide E15 to consumers, but the E85 blend is starting to get more attention. Troy Bredenkamp with the Renewable Fuels Association tells Brownfield that nationwide E15 has the potential to
March 04, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Delays 2025 Deadline for Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program
(Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Feb. 27 issued a final rule delaying the 2025 reporting deadline for its Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) from March 31, 2026, to Oct. 30, 2026. The agency continues to consider repeal of the
March 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels M&A: 2025 Review & Outlook
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Editor’s Note: For quite a number of years, we have been pleased to collaborate with our friends at Ocean Park Advisors to bring you an annual report for Biofuels Mergers and Acquisition activity during the year
March 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Malaysia: Pioneering Advanced Biomass and Biofuel Solutions
(Open Gov Asia) Malaysia is strengthening its position in the development of smart, low-carbon technologies through research and innovation focused on biomass, biofuels, and advanced carbon management systems. Recent collaboration among universities and research institutions highlights the country’s growing emphasis on converting biological
March 04, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council, Members Meet with Stakeholders in Panama to Discuss Biofuels’ Role in Maritime Shipping
(Grain Journal) Earlier this month, the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) conducted a maritime fuels mission in Panama with a delegation of ethanol industry leaders and USGBC members including Hagan Rose of Eco-Energy, Doug Berven of POET and Mark Heckman
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuel Expectations Building in Oilseed Sector
by Barry Coleman (Northern Canola Growers Association/Farm & Ranch Guide) The bullish strength of oilseed markets recently is tied to the efforts of biofuel supporters on both sides of the border seeking to grow the industry and the expectation that
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
West Oahu Refinery to Produce Plant-Based Biofuels
(Star Advertiser) Par Hawaii Refining LLC, a more than 50-year-old petroleum refinery in James Campbell Industrial Park, says this month it will start up the largest renewable fuel production facility in Hawaii. READ MORE
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
European Renewable Ethanol Producers Oppose Provisional Application of the EU-Mercosur Agreement
(ePURE) The European Commission’s decision to circumvent the democratic process by provisionally applying the EU-Mercosur trade agreement is yet another sign that the deal is a bad one for Europe – especially for the strategically important EU renewable ethanol industry and
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Farm to Fuel: ICAR–IIMR’s Sugarcane + Maize Intercropping Model for Sustainable Ethanol Supply
(Indian Council of Agricultural Research) Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) is one of India’s most important commercial crops, grown across 5.4 million hectares, with Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu leading in production. Traditionally cultivated as a monocrop, sugarcane provides income to farmers
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Swindon Vehicles to Soon Run on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil
by Michael Ribbeck (Swindon Advertiser) Hundreds of council vehicles will soon be running on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). Swindon Borough Council will introduce HVO across its fleet starting next month, aiming to cut carbon dioxide emissions by up to 90 per cent. The
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
UN Carbon Market Approves First‑Ever Issuance of Credits under the Paris Agreement
(United National Climate Change) A UN Body has approved the first credits to be issued under the UN carbon market established by the Paris Agreement. The approved activity is a clean‑cooking project in Myanmar, which distributes efficient cookstoves that reduce harmful household air pollution and lessen pressure on local forests. UN
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Clariant Zeolites Partners with Vertimass to Scale-up Innovative CADO Biofuels Technology
(Vertimass) Clariant’s zeolite expertise aims to accelerate commercialization of Vertimass’s biobased alcohol to liquid fuel conversion technology; Partnership targets scaling up zeolite catalysts for commercial biofuel production; Collaboration combines Vertimass’ innovative process with Clariant’s 60+ years of zeolite development expertise Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Co-Chairs Houlahan, Bice Announce First BIOTech Caucus Legislative Endorsements
(U.S. Representative Chrissie Houlahan (D-PA 6th)) Caucus Reaches 50 Members, Reflecting Growing Bipartisan Momentum -- Today, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Stephanie Bice (R-OK), Co-Chairs and Co-Founders of the BIOTech Caucus, announced the Caucus’s first-ever slate of formally endorsed legislation. This milestone advances the Caucus’s
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Greta Rocket Engine Completes First Test Campaign
(European Space Agency) • New European rocket engine Greta has completed a hot-fire test campaign, demonstrating stable operations, shutdowns and multiple restarts on a mobile test stand developed by ArianeGroup for the European Space Agency at ArianeGroup's Trauen site in Germany. Greta runs
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to the Atlantic Biomass Dual Pathway System
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Atlantic Biomass has unveiled an integrated Dual Pathway system that simultaneously produces ethanol-derived and syngas-derived Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from non-food biomass. By combining simultaneous ball milling and enzyme hydrolysis, the technology eliminates expensive pretreatment steps.
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Forest Biomass in the United States: What Scales and What Doesn’t
by Alexander A. Koukoulas (A2K Consultants/Biofuels Digest) Forest biomass has long been positioned as a cornerstone of the U.S. bioeconomy. The logic is compelling: abundant working forests, a mature forest products industry, deep technical expertise, and increasing pressure to decarbonize materials, fuels,
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
The $15 Billion Biotech Reset: Inside Washington’s Plan to Scale American Biology before China Does
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Three years ago, Congress created the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology with a blunt mandate: determine whether the United States is positioned to lead the next industrial revolution — and what to do if
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Group Calls for Year-Round E15 to Ease Wartime Oil Price Spike
(Inside EPA) The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) is urging Congress to quickly enact an authorization for year-round use of 15 percent ethanol fuel (E15) to ease consumer fuel prices, amid a surge in oil prices resulting from the outbreak of war
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Opinion Ethanol Blending a Strategic Asset Zim Must Promote
(ZimEye) As the SADC Sustainable Energy Week unfolds in Victoria Falls, bringing together regional policymakers, investors and energy leaders, Zimbabwe stands in a unique and credible position. More than a participant in the regional energy transition conversation, Zimbabwe is already a proven
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Need Policy Certainty - And Fair Returns for Growers
by Owen Menkens (Queensland Country Life) At the recent State Government inquiry into a sugarcane-backed biofuels industry in Queensland, growers had the final word. ... Our message was straightforward. If a biofuels industry is to expand, growers must share fairly and significantly in
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
How Leading Container Ports Deliver Resilience and Future Growth
(DNV) With maritime transport continuing to underpin global trade, ports are entering a period of rapid transformation. A recent report by DNV and Menon Economics highlights the profound developments under way at key ports and examines forward-thinking strategies to secure long-term
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
CALL FOR SPEAKERS 2026 North American SAF Conference & Expo --- August 25-27, 2026 --- Tacoma, WA DEADLINE April 30, 2026
SAF Magazine, in collaboration with the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI), has announced the dates for the 2026 North American SAF Conference & Expo. Taking place Aug. 25-27, in Tacoma, Washington, at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center, the North
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
2026 North American SAF Conference & Expo --- August 25-27, 2026 --- Tacoma, WA
SAF Magazine, in collaboration with the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI), has announced the dates for the 2026 North American SAF Conference & Expo. Taking place Aug. 25-27, in Tacoma, Washington, at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center, the North
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
The Future of Worldwide Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Demand: Different Transatlantic Government Policies Make Pathways to Net-Zero Aviation Difficult
by Michael Croudace (Sustainable Aviation Fuels Institute) ... This paper examines how U.S. policy retrenchment under President Trump, aggressive European mandates, airline voluntary programs, and potential U.S. policy reversal will shape worldwide SAF demand through mid-century. The Trump administration’s actions in 2025 dramatically
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Grasslands and Wetlands Are Being Gobbled Up by Agriculture, Mostly Livestock
by Georgina Gustin (Inside Climate News) A new study takes a first-of-its kind look at how farming converts non-forested areas and major carbon sinks into cropland and pasture. ... But new research published this week finds that non-forest ecosystems—the world’s grasslands, savannas and
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
March Madness: Battle of the Biofuel Crops --- March 24, 2026 --- ONLINE
Join the Wisconsin Energy Institute for the second annual March Madness Forward in Energy Forum featuring the “Battle of the Biofuel Crops." Four scientists from the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center will passionately pitch why their chosen plant is the most fascinating
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
My Response to a Simpleton's Argument against Ethanol
by Marc J. Rauch (The Auto Channel) I was recently directed to an article published on City-Journal.org titled, "A Simple Policy to Reduce Food Prices". The article was written by James B. Meigs, a senior fellow of the Manhattan Institute and a contributing
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
2026 State Legislative Preview: MCGA Focused on Biofuels, Protecting Farming Tools
by Amanda Bilek (Minnesota Corn) ... Although we are strenuously advocating at the federal level for nationwide, year-round E15, Farm Bill 2.0, and maintaining critical trade relationships while expanding trade opportunities to new markets, there is plenty of action the state
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Supercharging Sustainable Aviation Fuel Uptake: ISCC, OMV and Airbus Strengthen Credible Book and Claim Approaches
(International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is one of the central challenges facing the aviation sector. Meeting this challenge requires collaboration across the value chain, supported by credible frameworks that enable new ways of bringing SAF to
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Swedavia Expands Joint Sustainable Aviation Fuel Purchase
(BioEnergy Times) Sweden’s state-owned airport operator, Swedavia, has increased its annual joint purchase of sustainable aviation fuel to reduce emissions from business travel. This year, the program includes new participants such as Luleå Municipality and the ground handling company Aviator Airport
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Calls on EU to Implement WTO Ruling in Palm Oil Dispute
(Vietnam Plus) The Indonesian government will continue to monitor and evaluate the EU’s policy adjustments, particularly those related to the Indirect Land Use Change policy under Directive (EU) 2018/2001, known as Renewable Energy Directive II, and its implementing regulations. Indonesia has called
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Soybean Oil Prices Surge to Two-Year High Following US and Israel Strikes on Iran
(Binance News) Soybean oil prices have reached their highest level in over two years, driven by an increase in crude oil prices. Bloomberg posted on X that the surge follows recent military actions by the United States and Israel against Iran
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Climate Summit Focuses on Sustainability Solutions
by Erik Anderson (Frederick News Post) A local nonprofit group educated hundreds of participants about sustainable living solutions at a two-day event at Hood College. Mobilize Frederick's fourth annual climate summit offered a poetry contest, lectures, workshops, panel discussions, and more Friday
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
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