(Big Info) Japan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Uttar Pradesh for cooperation in the green hydrogen sector. The MoU was signed by the Uttar Pradesh New & Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) and aims to
Summit Forfeits 2 CO2 Storage Permits in North Dakota, Continues Legal Fight over Third
by Jacob Orledge and Jeff Beach (News from the States) Summit Carbon Solutions is abandoning two-thirds of its planned project to store carbon dioxide underground in North Dakota. The company, which had been granted permits to store CO2 in three designated areas
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Clean Cities and Communities Alternative Fuel Price Report
(U.S. Department of Energy) This quarterly report is made possible only through the efforts of individual Clean Cities and Communities coalitions to collect and report alternative fuel prices, which are regularly changing, subject to regional local market forces, and frequently difficult to obtain.
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NC State Joins $160M NSF Initiative to Advance Biobased Manufacturing
by Andrew Moore (North Carolina State University) North Carolina State University researchers will help advance biobased manufacturing and rural economic development in the Southeast as part of a regional research initiative backed by up to $160 million from the National Science
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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Accumulated Experience and Retention
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Operating experience is accumulated deployment capital that is written off during turnover without an accounting entry. While replacing a departed worker’s headcount takes six weeks, rebuilding their six years of tacit knowledge and specific plant judgment
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Facet Amtech Bets on Multifunctional Catalyst to Disrupt Ammonia Production
by Elaine Watson (Ag Funder News) Australian startup Facet Amtech has developed a multifunctional catalyst that it claims can make ammonia directly from air and water, eliminating dedicated hydrogen production and air separation and dramatically simplifying the design of an ammonia
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Bangchak Group Expands Used Cooking Oil Management Network for SAF Production
(Bangchak Group) Bangchak Group has expanded its collaboration with organizations and schools nationwide on the management of used cooking oil to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Through the Fry to Fly and No Refry initiatives, the Group is systematically building a
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Technical Aspects for Implementing a Successful Biogas Project (English) --- September 10, 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,
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Fundamentals of Project Finance for Biogas Training Course --- September 2, 2026 --- ONLINE
The REPowerEU policy sets an ambitious target of producing 35 billion Cubic Meters (bcm) of biomethane in Europe annually by 2030 compared to current production of 6.4 bcm in 2024. This will require the creation of > 1,000 Anaerobic Digestion
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Washington State Agencies Break Biodiesel Mandate Again
by Don Jenkins (Capital Press) State has never met the law’s requirements, but there are no consequences Washington state government’s use of biodiesel dropped to an all-time low last year, despite a law purportedly requiring the state to buy the greener alternative
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E-Methanol-Ready Ro-ro Vessel Delivered to Smyril Line
(Bunker Index) 190-metre vessel is built for year-round North Atlantic operations and designed for future e-methanol conversion. -- Danish naval architecture firm Knud E. Hansen has announced the delivery of Skipanes, a new ro-ro vessel built for Faroese ferry operator Smyril Line
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Maersk Takes Delivery of Dual-Fuel Methanol-Capable Tacoma Maersk in China
(Bunker Index) 9,000-TEU vessel is one of six mid-sized dual-fuel ships joining Maersk's fleet. -- A.P. Moller - Maersk has taken delivery of Tacoma Maersk, a 9,000-TEU dual-fuel container vessel built at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding's yard in Jingjiang, China. The vessel forms part of
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Sunoil Biodiesel Secures Approval to Supply Biofuels in Belgium
(Bunker Index) Dutch biofuel supplier expands its European footprint with Belgian market entry. -- Sunoil Biodiesel has announced that it has received regulatory approval to supply sustainable biofuels in Belgium, adding the country to the list of European markets in which it
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Responsible Business 2027 Annual Conference --- November 8-10, 2027 --- National Harbor, MD
SAVE THE DATE Annual conference and experience for attendees, including members of the RBA and its Initiatives as well as non-member companies and representatives from industry, government, intergovernmental organizations, civil society and other key stakeholders. All sessions will be conducted under
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7th Clean Energy Ministerial and 11th Mission Innovation Ministerial --- October 11-13, 2026 --- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Inspiring Transformations to Deliver Regional Transitions. -- About CEM17/MI-11: On 11-13 October 2026, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host one of the year's largest energy events, convening the CEM and MI communities in Riyadh. By bringing together high-level policymakers, industry leaders,
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Renewable Energy Markets™ 2026 --- September 1-3, 2026 --- Washington, DC
Where Renewable Energy Leadership Happens -- The annual Renewable Energy Markets™ (REM™) conference is the premier event for the states, companies, and organizations that choose clean, renewable electricity every day. It brings together leaders from federal and state governments, major corporate
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Building the Low-Carbon Bioeconomy - Food, Fuel & Transportation --- September 21, 2026 --- New York, NY
BCIU is pleased to host a high-level panel discussion outlining current demand trends, the policy landscape, and the broader value proposition and use cases of ethanol. In particular, the conversation will cover the role of the United States in ethanol production and
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GCMD Outlines Practical Approach to Quantity Assurance in Marine Biofuel Supply Chains
(Global Centre for Global Decarbonisation) • As marine biofuel use scales, quantity assurance must account for both the delivered volume and its renewable fraction. GCMD proposes a practical approach to distinguish normal measurement variation from potential under-blending. The report completes GCMD’s quality, quantity,
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Hydrogen Constraints Expose Overlooked Link in US Gulf Coast Renewable Diesel Feedstock Markets
By Sarah Schneider (Fastmarkets) Reports of hydrogen supply constraints along the US Gulf Coast are drawing attention to a less visible link in the renewable diesel (RD) supply chain, as market participants assess how disruptions upstream of fuel production could affect
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United Utilities Submits £140m Plan to Upgrade Ellesmere Port Wastewater Treatment Works
(United Utilities) Plans have been submitted for a £140m scheme to introduce a new Advanced Anaerobic Digestion facility at Ellesmere Port Wastewater Treatment Works. If approved, the facility will be upgraded to replace an existing anaerobic digestion unit with updated technology which
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Developing an AI Framework for Optimizing Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells
(Seoul Tech) A new framework rapidly identifies the best operating conditions for solid oxide electrolysis cells, advancing efficient hydrogen production As countries invest in green hydrogen to decarbonize heavy industry, transportation, and energy systems, researchers are seeking faster ways to accelerate the
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Zero-Emission Truck Corridor Planned for West Coast
(Heavy Duty Trucking) California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and Baja California are coordinating plans for truck charging and hydrogen fueling from Canada to Mexico. California, British Columbia, Oregon, Washington, and Baja California are working together on a network of charging and hydrogen
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BBGI and BioVeritas Advance Collaboration on Renewable Feedstocks for Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Thailand
(BioVeritas) BBGI Public Company Limited (“BBGI”) and BioVeritas, LLC (“BioVeritas”) are advancing their collaboration to evaluate the production of renewable feedstocks for low carbon fuels, such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Thailand, leveraging the country’s renewable resources and established bio-based
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The Worst Energy Policy in the World
by Paasha Mahdavi and Michael L. Ross (Science) ... Consumer fuel subsidies are the worst kind of energy policy. They boost the most polluting kind of energy—fossil fuels—with a policy that is wasteful and deceptively hard to reverse. Besides increasing consumption, subsidies
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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Workforce Training Pipelines
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The bioeconomy relies on two distinct training pipelines that fail at different points. Apprenticeships, which are employer sponsored, face high attrition due to persistence issues like transit, childcare, and mentoring quality. Their cumulative six year completion
August 28, 2026 Read Full Article
The Navy, Amyris, Emvolon, Haffner Energy and the Incredible Shrinking Refinery
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... (R)emember the U.S. Navy’s audacious Great Green Fleet initiative a decade ago, which sought to demonstrate alternative drop-in fuels not as delicate laboratory curiosities, but in everyday operational fleet environments, culminating in the 2016
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Walz Points to Water Quality, Sustainable Aviation Fuel as Key Legacies
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is highlighting efforts to improve water quality and support biofuels as his term comes to an end. Walz attended the first day of the Minnesota State Fair and tells Brownfield the state’s
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Michigan House Votes in Favor of E15, E85 Tax Credits
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Michigan House of Representatives on Aug. 26 voted 77 to 21 in favor of a bill that aims to create a tax credit encouraging the sale of E15 and E85 ethanol blends. The tax
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E15 Savings Show Value of Strong RFS to American Drivers
(Renewable Fuels Association) A recent report published by the Department of Energy found that E15 has been selling recently for $0.47 per gallon less than standard E10 gasoline on average, an 11.5 percent discount. The DOE report, which is based on
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Haffner Energy Launches a New Energy Offering for Data Centers, Engineered for Ultra-High Availability
(Haffner Energy/Globe Newswire) ata centers set to become a major contributor to Haffner Energy’s business and results: a modular, standardized offering delivering local, resilient, decarbonized energy, with guaranteed availability that can exceed 99.995% Vitry-le-François, France – August 28, 2026, 8:00 a.m. CEST
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IIT Guwahati Research Paves the Way for Efficient CO₂ Capture and Microalgal Biofuel Production
(Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati) Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati researchers have developed a two-stage cultivation process that can enhance carbon dioxide (CO₂) capture, microalgal biomass production, efficient self-harvesting, and bioenergy generation all at the same time. Microalgae capture CO₂ while producing
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Diversifying Fleet Fuels with Diesel, Renewable Diesel, CNG, and More
(Chevron/FreightWaves) Chevron’s biofuels scientist breaks down the potential benefits of alternative fuel options for fleets and how to test a natural gas truck at no cost through Chevron’s demo program. If you’re a fleet operator and you’re looking to evaluate fuel options that may
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
The Future of CCUS: Commercializing Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Removal --- September 16, 2026 --- ONLINE
Carbon capture is entering a new phase. Once viewed mainly as a costly compliance tool, carbon capture, utilization, and storage is now becoming a critical platform for industrial decarbonization, carbon removal, low-carbon products, and new investment opportunities. Today, carbon capture, utilization,
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OPEX or CAPEX? How Ethanol Plants Can Evaluate the True Cost of Performance Improvements
Every ethanol plant is under pressure to do more. More yield. Lower carbon intensity. Better margins. Greater reliability. The industry has responded with an expanding toolbox of additives, enzymes, process aids, and optimization strategies designed to improve performance. Many deliver
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cargo-partner Cuts 811 Tonnes of CO₂e with Biofuel
(In-Supply) cargo-partner cut 811 tonnes of CO₂e through sustainable marine fuel. The H1 2026 result used 259.46 tonnes of waste- and residue-derived biofuel allocated through Hapag-Lloyd’s Ship Green programme. cargo-partner reports an 811-tonne CO₂e reduction through sustainable marine fuel during H1 2026. Hapag-Lloyd
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Colombia Opens U.S. Market for Beef Tallow Exports Destined for Biofuels
by Caroll Viana (Colombia One) Colombia took a new step toward diversifying its agricultural and industrial exports with the first commercial shipment of beef tallow to the United States, a product that will be used as a raw material for the
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Egypt, Italian Firms Discuss $278M Bioethanol Production Project
(Egypt State Information Service) Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid held talks with representatives of Italian companies Proger and Draxil on the latest developments in an investment project to produce second-generation bioethanol using bagasse generated from sugarcane processing,
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Deere Expands Ethanol Tractor Trials
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) John Deere's E98 Ethanol Tractor Heads to Nebraska, Illinois Fields This Fall -- John Deere's 8R series ethanol-powered tractor has logged 17-hour days in Kentucky farm fields and there's plenty more testing to come for
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioeconomy Workforce Bottlenecks
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Vague national projections of one million bioindustrial jobs by 2030 are unhelpful demand hypotheses rather than measurements. Instead, the bioeconomy faces forty two highly specific occupational bottlenecks. For instance, critical roles like instrumentation and control technicians
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[Focus] Taebaek Clean Methanol Project Gets Off to Full Swing… 'Economic Feasibility' Is Key to Industrial Transformation in Former Mine Regions and Ship Fuel Supply Chains
by Jo Nam-jun (Energy Daily (Google Translation)) Ecomethanol, Taebaek City, Hyundai Corporation, and global shipping companies are collaborating on a supply chain… securing demand sources before relocating production. With a 120 billion won investment and an annual capacity of 15,000 tons, the
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Ningbo-Zhoushan Port Achieves a "Three-Stage Leap" in Green Methanol Refueling!
(Ningbo Transportation Port and Shipping Management Center (Google Translation)) On August 23, at the Meidong Terminal of Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, a "sea refueling station" named "Zhongran Green Energy 85" accomplished a major task: refueling the ocean container giant "COSCO Shipping Libra" with
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"Chinese Standards" Become a "World Language": International Center Promotes the Construction of an International Certification System for Green Marine Fuels
(China Transportation News Network (Google translation)) At dawn in Shanghai Port, the international roll-on/roll-off cargo ship "Arctic Tern" was carrying out a ship-to-ship bunkering operation of 2,824 tons of green methanol. All the green methanol used in this bunkering operation originated
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Equinor and Azane Fuel Solutions Ink Ammonia Bunkering and Fuel Supply Deal
by Kash (Bunker Market) AZANE Fuel Solutions and Equinor have signed a pioneering framework agreement covering ammonia fuel supply and truck-to-ship bunkering operations, with initial deliveries scheduled for the second half of 2026. The partnership marks a critical transition from conceptual
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Strengthening the Supply of Green Fuels and Jointly Building a Global Low-Carbon Ecosystem
(China General Administration of Customs (Google translation) The global energy transition towards low carbon continues to deepen, with the application scenarios for green fuels such as green hydrogen ammonia and methanol, biodiesel, and sustainable aviation fuel constantly expanding. This provides
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Maritime Forecast to 2050
(DNV) In an uncertain transition, shipowners must adopt fleet strategies which can perform across multiple outcomes. -- Different regulatory futures. The report explores four regulatory scenarios, ranging from NZF adoption to prolonged gridlock, and their implications for shipping. Stronger regulation leads to more
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
ICM Selected to Supply Technology for Atvos' First Co-Located Corn Ethanol Facility in Brazil
(ICM/Business Wire) ICM, Inc. has signed an agreement with Atvos to provide its proprietary process technology package and engineering services for the company's first corn ethanol facility. The project will be integrated into Atvos' existing Santa Luzia industrial complex in Nova
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Maersk Tests up to 100% Ethanol in Ships, Sees Global Fuel Market
by Gabriel Malheiros (Ângela Fernanda Belfort for Movimento Econômico/Datamar News) Maersk has tested ethanol marine fuel blends of 10%, 50% and 100% in ship engines and found that equipment on some vessels can consume the biofuel, according to Danilo Veras, the company’s
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
California’s Emissions Authority Is Cracking
by Alex Nieves (Politico) ... The Republicans’ bevy of resolutions is part of a larger effort to use the Congressional Review Act — a 1996 law that gives Congress the power to revoke agency rules — to undermine Democrats’ policy agendas. Trump
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California Lawmakers Ready Bill to Ease Regulatory Approvals for E15
(Inside EPA) Seeking to spur the first-time sale of 15 percent ethanol gasoline blends (E15) in California, two state lawmakers -- one Democrat, one Republican -- plan to introduce a bill that would speed regulatory approvals that have so far blocked
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The Taonan Phase II Project Has Been Launched! Shanghai Electric Embarks on a New Journey in the Development of the Green Fuel Industry.
(Shanghai Electric (Google translation) On August 20, the Taonan Green Hydrogen Coupled Biomass Green Alcohol-Oil Integration Project (hereinafter referred to as the "Taonan Phase II Project") was officially launched. Cai Dong, member of the Standing Committee of the Jilin Provincial Party
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Prickly Pear Cactus Offers Potential for Biofuels and Functional Food Ingredients
(Texas A&M AgriLIfe/Seed Today) Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists are studying prickly pear cactus as a potential source of biofuels and functional food ingredients, with the goal of creating new economic opportunities for growers while expanding access to health-focused food ingredients. Susanne
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Uganda Set to Hit 5% Ethanol Fuel Blending Target within Three Months
by Tausi Nakato (Monitor) Uganda could hit ethanol blending target 14 years early. READ MORE Related articles Gov’t plans to set up more fuel blending centers (NTV Uganda; includes VIDEO and transcript) Excerpt from NTV Uganda: The government plans to implement a fuel-blending programme, initially targeting a
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
HIF Global and RUF Automobile Showcase e-Fuels in High-Performance Vehicles at Monterey Car Week
(HIF) HIF Global and RUF Automobile showcased the potential of e-Fuels in high-performance combustion engines during Monterey Car Week 2026. Throughout the week, all four of RUF’s new vehicles, including the world debut of the new EHRA at. HIF and RUF share
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Albaretos Develops Libya Green Energy Project for Renewable Ammonia
(Global e-Fuels) Albaretos is developing and coordinating the Libya Green Energy Project (LiGEP), a two-site, €360 million project in Ajdabiya, Libya, that will produce renewable ammonia. With the aim to be operational by 2029, the project will produce 57,000 tons (51,709 tonnes)
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Fluxys Proposes Extension of Biomethane Liquification Services to Include e-Methane
(Global e-Fuels) Fluxys has proposed the extension of its existing biomethane liquification services to include e-methane through its Market Consultation 75, which will remain open until 10 September 2026. The services are based at Zeebrugge LNG Terminal, Belgium, where the extension would
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Edisun Power Europe AG Pivots to AI Infrastructure with CHF 440 Million Acquisition of SMARTENERGY Group AG Operations
(Globe News Info) Edisun Power Europe AG has secured shareholder approval to acquire the business operations of SMARTENERGY Group AG via a CHF 440 million capital increase. This consolidation enables a corporate rebranding to SMARTENERGY AG and accelerates a strategic pivot
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Finland Inaugurates First Industrial-Scale Liquefied Biogas Facility
(Bioenergy Insight) Suomen Lantakaasu has commissioned Finland's first industrial-scale liquefied biogas production facility in Nurmo, representing a significant milestone in the country's efforts to build a nationwide renewable gas ecosystem and develop alternatives to fossil fuels in heavy transport. The facility, developed
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New National Biofuel Strategy to Generate $15bn and Create Thousands of Jobs
by Jessica Wang (Townsville Bulletin) Australian farmers could reap up to $15 billion a year from a biofuel revolution designed to slash the nation’s reliance on imported fuel and shore up energy security. -- Farmers will be placed front and centre
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
EVA Air Collaborates with AIT Worldwide Logistics, Microsoft and Formosa Petrochemical Corporation to Deliver 15,000 Metric Tons of Scope 3 Emissions Reductions
(EVA Air) EVA Air today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with leading global freight forwarder AIT Worldwide Logistics (AIT) to jointly advance EVA Air's Green Transportation Program over the next two years. In the first year of the collaboration, EVA
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Fuel Initiative Boosts Defence Resilience
(Australian Government Defence) The Australian Defence Force has begun rolling out low carbon liquid fuel (LCLF) blends across its network in an effort to strengthen fuel resilience. The initiative introduces aviation and diesel fuels containing synthetic components to fuel installations nationwide and
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Italian Biodiesel Facility Achieves Key Sustainability Certifications ahead of Restart
(80 Mile PLC/Biobased Diesel Daily) 80 Mile PLC, the exploration and development company with projects in Greenland, Finland and Italy, announced Aug. 25 that its 100 percent owned subsidiary Hydrogen Valley has secured two important sustainability certifications for the Greenswitch S.r.l.
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Verbrec Completes Biomethane Potential Study for the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (WA).
(Verbrec) ... The Western Australian Biomethane Potential Study is set to be published by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), Government of Western Australia. Verbrec is the lead author of the study, responsible for the engineering, techno-economic assessment and energy transition
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Stepping on the Gas: Warrington Biomethane Station to Expand Gasrec’s Growing Network
(Gasrec) Gasrec is to open its first high-capacity, public-access biomethane refuelling facility in the North West, with planning permission secured for a new station in Warrington ideally located to service the busy M6 corridor. The station, at Omega Business Park, is expected
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
GEA and DNV Launch Three-Year Ethanol Data Intelligence Partnership
(Global Ethanol Association and DNV) The Global Ethanol Association (GEA) and DNV are pleased to announce the launch of a three-year Ethanol Data Intelligence Partnership, marking an important expansion of their collaboration in ethanol research and data intelligence. Under the partnership, GEA
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Falmouth Harbour Launches Renewable HVO Marine Fuel for Lower-Carbon Boating
(Falmouth Harbor) After a successful year of testing Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) on its fleet of workboats Falmouth Harbour has become one of the first UK coastal harbours to extend sale of the fuel to leisure and commercial boat owners –
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Operator Competence and Commissioning
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) For novel bioprocesses, operator competence cannot exist beforehand because commissioning itself must first create it. While educational curricula transfer general procedures and hazard awareness, forty hours of training cannot teach judgment under abnormal operations, fault diagnosis,
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Maritime Fuels: Will Corn Sail on the Love Boat or the Titanic?
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Governors' Biofuels Coalition) ... The NCGA (National Corn Growers Association) report identified three key areas to increase demand for corn—E15, marine fuels, and biobased products. We have all heard the promise of Sustainable Aviation Fuels
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Why Good Projects Die: Part 2, From 302 Projects to Bankable Value
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Part 1 ... (C)ould the value of removing uncertainty be expressed in terms that mattered to capital? First, a live project has to become machine-readable. A project normally arrives as a collection of decks, spreadsheets, contracts, engineering studies, timelines,
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STB Seeks Nominations for Biofuel Representative to Join RETAC
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Surface Transportation Board on Aug. 20 published a notice soliciting nominations for a biofuel industry representative to join its Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee. The STB established RETAC in 2007 as a federal advisory committee
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Maintaining Momentum: Why Leading Fleets Continue to Invest in Sustainable Transportation --- September 24, 2026 --- ONLINE
The fleets that moved early on cleaner vehicles have now been operating them long enough to know what works. Many are still expanding those programs, not because of emissions targets alone, but because they reduce operating costs, strengthen energy resilience,
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Alternative Fuels: Are EVs the Undisputed King?
by Jakub Kvasnicka (CGTN) The continuing turmoil in the Middle East has once again showed motorists how vulnerable petrol and diesel prices remain to global events. With the end of the conflict between Iran and the US remaining elusive as the two sides
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
New Grangemouth Biofuel Plant Could Create 200 New Jobs Public Exhibition October 7 and 27
(Falkirk Herald) An energy firm has given notice of its plans to create a biofuel production plant at the former Grangemouth Sawmills. Syntech Biofuel lodged a proposal of application notice with Falkirk Council on Thursday, August 20 regarding its intention to bring
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Clean Energy Fuels Expands Network in Western Canada
(Bioenergy International) North America’s largest provider of renewable natural gas (RNG), Clean Energy Fuels Corp., has announced a series of new refuelling and maintenance agreements across Western Canada as fleets continue to turn to natural gas to reduce emissions and lower
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
NCGA Urges Revised Codes to Measure the Growing Bioeconomy
(National Corn Growers Association) The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) filed comments this week with the Office of Management and Budget, encouraging the agency to reconsider updates recommended by one of its committees to more directly capture the economic impact of
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Carbon Capture Tax Credit: Actions Needed to Improve Federal Administration and Evaluation of Tax Expenditure
(Government Accountability Office) Carbon capture technology can reduce carbon in the atmosphere by storing it underground or using it to make products like concrete or jet fuel. The 45Q tax credit was created to incentivize development of this technology. But some taxpayers
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Is Cost Delaying the Take-off of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)?
(Nova Pangea Technologies) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offers the opportunity to reduce our dependence on imported fossil fuels, with the price volatility and the economic impact that brings, while at the same time reducing carbon emissions from air travel. Unlike conventional
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Pioneer Completes Successful Trials
(Nova Pangea Technologies) Nova Pangaea Technologies, the UK company with a unique process to create sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from waste biomass, has completed successful endurance trials that further validate its technology. Nova Pangaea Technologies, the UK company with a unique process
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Canada's Clean Fuel Regulations and Affordability: Setting the Record Straight --- August 27, 2026 --- ONLINE
Led by ABFC Past President Ian Thomson, this webinar will examine new ABFC analyses on the cost impacts of clean fuels in Canada. Drawing on real-world fuel market data, the webinar will address misconceptions and provide a clearer picture of
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
New Analyses Show Limited Impact of Clean Fuels on Canadians’ Food Costs, Household Budgets
(Advanced Biofuels Canada) Advanced Biofuels Canada data show that biofuels are an economic boost to Canada -- Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) released a statement by Fred Ghatala, President, sharing recent analyses on fuel costs. "Amidst ongoing challenges to affordability for many Canadian
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Pittsford Woman Pleads Guilty to Her Role in Stolen Cooking Oil Scheme
(US Attorney's Office Western District of New York) U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Fangfang Yan, 41, of Shanxi, China, and Pittsford, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr to misprision of a felony, which carries
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Rhenus and Shipzero Launch Strategic Partnership to Scale Book and Claim across Air, Ocean and Road Transport
(Rhenus Logistics) • Partnership opens new avenue for Rhenus to offer customers audit-ready Book and Claim solutions for reducing the climate impact of transport emissions shipzero platform provides coverage across the Rhenus Group's air, ocean and road operations Cooperation aims to support
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
KBR’s PureSAF® Technology Selected by KMG-Aero and KFP for the First SAF Plant in Kazakhstan
(Kellogg Brown & Root LLC) KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today (August 24, 2026) it has been awarded a contract by KazMunayGas-Aero LLP (KMG-Aero), a subsidiary of NC KazMunayGas JSC, and KazFoodProducts (KFP) for Kazakhstan’s first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production plant. Under
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Choctaw County, Alabama Issued BDO Zone 'A' Rating for Woody Biomass
(Ecostrat) A’ Rating to Supercharge New Markets for Underutilized Wood Fiber -- Choctaw County Economic Development Alliance, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of a BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Choctaw County, Alabama. The BDO Zone
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Ecostrat Ranked #8 of the “50 Hottest Companies in the Bioeconomy”
(Ecostrat) Ecostrat Inc. is proud to announce its recognition as No. 8 on the 2026 “50 Hottest Companies in the Bioeconomy,” published in The Digest, the world’s most widely read bioeconomy daily. The Hot 50 represents the top 0.07 percent of
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Allegany County, New York Issued BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Woody Biomass
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) Allegany County Named New York’s First BDO Zone, Earns ‘A’ Rating for Woody Biomass -- Allegany County Industrial Development Agency, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of a BDO Zone ‘A’
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Bioenergy Expo Asia --- September 29-30, 2027 --- Singapore
Asia’s Premier Biogas, Biofuels & Biomass Expo & Conference -- Bioenergy Expo Asia is the premier ASEAN assembly for the biogas, biofuels, and biomass industries. As the energy landscape undergoes a period of profound transformation, our event serves as the essential meeting
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
All Aboard for Rail Transportation's Next Chapter: Advanced Diesel, Renewable Fuels and Amtrak's Historic Fleet Modernization
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) America's rail network remains one of the most efficient and essential components of the nation's transportation infrastructure. -- ... Advances in engine technology, emissions controls, fuel efficiency, and alternative fuel compatibility are helping the rail industry
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
PT Barata Indonesia (Persero) Delivery of B100 Biodiesel Reactors
(Barata Indonesia) PT Barata Indonesia (Persero) has once again strengthened its role in supporting the development of national renewable energy, through the delivery of B100 Biodiesel Reactors (10/8). The B100 Biodiesel Reactors will be sent to South Kalimantan, as ordered by
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
IAA Transportation 2026 --- September 15-20, 2026 --- Hannover, Germany
Visit IAA TRANSPORTATION in Hannover from September 15th to 20th, 2026 (Press Day: September 14th, 2026) - the leading platform for logistics, commercial vehicles, and the transport sector. The IAA Conference serves as the central platform for opinion leaders, visionaries and
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MAHLE Accelerates Electrification of Road Transport Sector
(MAHLE) ... Range extender electric trucks combine the sustainability of electric drive systems with the flexibility and range of the internal combustion engine; ... In addition to battery-electric trucks and hybrids, renewable fuels are also making a contribution to the defossilization of
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Creating Yeast Strains that Aren’t Picky Eaters
(U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science/NewsWise) Scientists have engineered yeasts that can simultaneously use different sugars in biomass crops. The Science Newswise — Biomass crops have promise as precursors for biochemical and biofuel production. However, they contain several different types of
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
At JBS, a Truck Powered by B100 Fuel Has Driven over 500,000 km without Modifications or Maintenance Issues.
(JBS) Since the project began, the company's truck fleet has already prevented the emission of approximately 1,000 tons of CO₂ equivalent. -- Operating for three years, the truck makes the daily trip between Lins (SP) and the Port of Santos. JBS's New Business
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Aroeira Launches Sugar Route Using Biomethane Trucks and Rail to Port of Santos
by Gabriel Malheiros (DatamarNews) Bioenergética Aroeira has launched a new sugar transport flow in Minas Gerais combining biomethane-powered trucks and rail service to the Port of Santos, in São Paulo state. The pilot operation is expected to initially move about 12,000 metric
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Sunoil and BFT Convert Birjo II to Operate Fully on 100% Biodiesel
(BFT Tanker Logistics) In collaboration with BFT, Sunoil successfully converted the barge Birjo II to run on 100% biodiesel (B100). The conversion of barge to run on B100 marks an important step toward reducing emissions within inland shipping and demonstrates how
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to EPC Capacity and Owner Teams
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Developers often blame labor shortages for slipping schedules and rush to lock construction capacity. However, evidence shows that selective contractor bidding is a commercial risk posture, not a workforce shortage. The true bottleneck lies on the
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Why Good Projects Die, Part 1: 6 Things We Learned from 302 Bioeconomy Projects
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) For years, we have watched promising bioeconomy projects disappear. Some had celebrated technologies. Some had strong management teams, blue-chip partners, government support, attractive markets and hundreds of millions of dollars of announced investment. Many had favorable techno-economic
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
The Role of Corporate Travel Programs in Growing the SAF Market
by Elizabeth Rolfes (American Express Global Business Travel/SAF Magazine) ... According to the International Air Transport Association, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could contribute 65% of the emissions reduction needed for aviation to reach net zero by 2050, with fleet renewal and
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel: The Hidden Winner in Electric Vehicle Economics
by Alexei Beltyukov (Universal Fuel Technologies/SAF Magazine) ... More than 98% of U.S. gasoline sold at gas stations contains ethanol, and U.S. gasoline consumption is declining even as miles driven increase. This creates direct pressure on the 14 billion gallons of
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Sustainable Peaks and Valleys (for SAF)
by Caitlin Scheresky (SAF Magazine) ... A few strong contenders explain the quieter conversation, with political, financial and legal risk topping the list. In the United States, much has to do with the current administration's lack of focus. Nevertheless, there are
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
India, Mauritius to Expand Energy Partnership to Clean, Biofuels
(Asianet News) ... India and Mauritius are set to expand their energy partnership beyond conventional petroleum products to clean and sustainable fuels, with Mauritius having prepared a National Biofuel Policy Framework, Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said. Puri said the two
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
ACE Grassroots and Paul Dana Awards
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) At its 39th annual conference last week in Minneapolis, the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) presented awards honoring those who have given outstanding service to the ethanol industry. ACE Grassroots Award winner Kenton Johnson Kenton Johnson, CEO of Granite Falls
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
MN Bio-Fuels Receives National Award for Expanding Access to E15
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) American Coalition for Ethanol recognizes MN Bio-Fuels with 2026 Paul Dana Marketing Vision Award Burnsville, Aug 24 - The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) received the 2026 Paul Dana Marketing Vision Award from the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE),
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India’s Ethanol Drive Is Creating a New Food Security Crisis
by R. Ramakumar (Frontline) The E20 campaign is pushing farmers towards maize, which is more profitable for distilleries, taking land away from pulses and oilseeds. If the trend continues, it could worsen India’s food security challenges and increase dependence on imports. --
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Mitsui E&S Commercialises Ammonia Dual-Fuel Engines and Fuel Supply Systems
(Manifold Times) Company says it has established a supply framework for marine propulsion systems aimed at the practical implementation of ammonia-fuelled vessels. -- Mitsui E&S on Thursday (20 August) said it has completed the commercialisation of large ammonia dual-fuel marine engines and
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Phased Fuel Transitions for Decarbonizing the Asia–Europe Green Shipping Corridor
(Nature Sustainability) International shipping stands at a pivotal juncture in its decarbonization efforts, yet a comprehensive assessment of viable fuel transition pathways remains scarce. Here we develop a dynamic life cycle assessment framework integrated with system dynamics to evaluate 13 alternative
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Shanghai Carries Out Record 8,000-Ton Green Methanol Operation for Ships
(Data Portuaria) Shanghai Electric Group loaded 8,000 tons of green methanol at Yangshan Port, setting a new world record. Since April 2024, the Port of Shanghai has supplied a cumulative 36,000 tons. Green methanol, produced from biomass and renewable energy, is
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Industrial AI Procurement Strategy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Most industrial AI pilots fail to reach production because operators mistakenly treat AI procurement as a software purchase rather than an architecture investment. AI cannot repair broken, fragmented data layers by inference alone; models require contextualized
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Unlocking 45Z: Why Your Tax Credit Depends on a Farmer’s Record
by Jayce Hafner (FarmRaise) ... I quickly learned that farms have two layers of value: the land itself and how we work it. Today, this “how” underpins the Clean Fuel Production Credit (Section 45Z), and farmer practice documentation will unlock this game-changing
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Plans to Step up the Processing of Palm Oil Waste into Biogas
(UkrAgroConsult) Indonesia has the potential to produce up to 3.6 bln m³ of biogas annually from palm oil processing waste. The country’s palm oil mills generate around 125 mln tons of POME each year, a large share of which remains an
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Global SAF Initiatives Create New Opportunities for Ethanol
by Frank Zaworski (CZApp) ... SAF and SMF initiatives are gaining momentum globally. Canada and Brazil both advanced policies to support sustainable aviation fuel, while new projects and research highlighted the growing role of feedstocks such as corn, sugar and agricultural
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Argentina Weighs Higher Ethanol, Biodiesel Mandates as SAF Gains Traction
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) (Argentine) Senate reviews bills boosting blend levels; Ethanol output hits 1.35 billion liters; Biodiesel exports drop to 2007 lows Argentina is considering its most significant biofuels policy overhaul in years, with lawmakers debating legislation that would increase ethanol
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
US EPA to Extend Renewable Fuel Standard Compliance Deadline for Refiners
by Jarrett Renshaw and Siddharth Cavale (Reuters) EPA says it will announce extension in upcoming formal action; Agency aims to decide all pending small-refiner waiver requests by end of August; Small refiners sought waivers arguing it was too costly to comply with RFS The
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
XCF Global (NASDAQ:SAFX) Achieves Commercial Velocity: Converts Production into Sales, Shipping 55,000 Gallons of Renewable Diesel Daily
(XCF Global) XCF Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAFX) ("XCF" or the "Company"), an emerging U.S.-based producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), today (August 18, 2026) announced a key operational and revenue-generating milestone: its flagship New Rise Renewables Reno facility is
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YVR Initiative Enables Travellers to Support Sustainable Aviation Fuel Use
(Vancouver International Airport) New online calculator gives passengers the opportunity to estimate the carbon emissions of their flight and contribute to the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel, in support of a cleaner, more resilient future. Musqueam Territory / Richmond, B.C. (August 19,
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European Energy and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Secure OMV as New Offtaker for Kassø e-Methanol Facility
(European Energy) -- Multi-year agreement with OMV adds another major industrial customer for e-methanol from the Kassø facility in Denmark. – European Energy and Mitsui & Co., Ltd., through their joint venture Solar Park Kassø (SPK), have signed a multi-year agreement
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Vitol Bunkers, Olam Agri Complete World’s 1st Coprocessed VLSFO Biobunkering Operation
(Vitol Bunkers) Supplied in Singapore, the lower carbon footprint fuel delivered savings of at least 120 tons CO2eq reduction on the voyage without any added operational requirements -- Vitol Bunkers announced Aug. 20 that it and Olam Agri have successfully completed Singapore’s
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
HYPERFUELS LLC Launches Renewable Isobutanol Supply Program for Ethanol-Free Gasoline
(Hyperfuels) New bulk supply gives fuel terminals, marketers, government fleets, marine users, collectors, and small-engine customers a practical oxygenated alternative to ethanol-blended gasoline. HYPERFUELS LLC today announced that it is supplying renewable isobutanol throughout the United States for use as a gasoline
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Report on Growing Ethanol Demand
(AgNewsWire) While there has been a lot of focus this summer on getting year-round E15 through Congress, ethanol demand has been quietly growing as a result of the conflict in the Middle East and a new women’s softball league has been
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
2026 ACE Conference "Fueling Freedom" --- August 19-21, 2026 --- Minneapolis, MN
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) 39th annual conference takes place August 19-21 at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This year’s theme, “Fueling Freedom,” builds on America’s 250th anniversary celebration in 2026 and highlights how ethanol expands
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NASCAR Iowa Corn 350 Promotes E15
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Iowa Corn 350, Powered by Ethanol NASCAR Cup Series was held over the weekend (August 8-9, 2026)), with over 1,800 Iowa Corn Grower Association members and their families watching Ty Gibbs take the victory fueled with
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Shell Shifts Its Renewable IndyCar Fuel Sourcing to U.S. for 2027
by Marshall Pruett (Racer Magazine) Shell is shifting the acquisition of waste materials used to manufacture its 100 percent renewable IndyCar Series fuel from mostly international sourcing to the birthplace of the series it supports. “The ethanol feedstock used in the updated
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
DS Danseok Establishes New Corporation 'DS Orbion'... SAF Roadmap Begins in Earnest
(DX Danseok) DS Danseok (017860, CEOs Seung-wook Han and Jong-wan Kim ) , a resource-recycling energy company, announced on the 20th that it has established a new entity , 'DS Orbion, ' dedicated to the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) business and
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Turning Livestock Waste into Renewable Energy for Small Farms, UK Startup EcoNomad Solutions Lands €466k
by David Cendon Garcia (EU Startups) Harpenden-based AgriTech startup EcoNomad Solutions has received €466k (£400k) in new funding to help small livestock farms cut methane emissions, reduce rising energy and fertiliser costs, and turn organic waste into renewable energy. The investment is made up
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
VMC Proposes P200-Million Bioethanol Plant Expansion
(Negros Now Daily) Victorias Milling Company is proposing to expand its bioethanol plant facility to increase production capacity to roughly 65,520 metric tons of bioethanol per year, from the current 49,140MT. The proposed expansion, with indicative project cost of P200 million, “is
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Norwegian Hydrogen’s Hellesylt Site Gets RFNBO Certification
by Plamena Tisheva (Renewables Now) Norwegian Hydrogen has secured certification confirming that the renewable hydrogen produced at its Hellesylt Hydrogen Hub meets the EU's requirements for Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO). The RFNBO certification was issued on July 31 by ISCC
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioproduct Quality Release
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Commercial-scale production outpaces traditional laboratory-style, end-of-batch quality control capacity by orders of magnitude, turning quality release into a severe operational bottleneck. Upstream debottlenecking simply increases warehouse queues and ties up crucial working capital in quality-hold inventory.
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
100 Hottest Projects in the Advanced Bioeconomy 2026
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Today (August 21, 2026), The Daily Digest is releasing The Digest’s 100 Hottest Projects in the Bioeconomy— 2026 Edition, our annual benchmark profiling and ranking the world’s leading commercial-scale bioeconomy assets. This year’s rankings focuses on execution—curating
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Want to Produce Low-Carbon Biofuel Feedstocks? USDA Details the Requirements
by Cassidy Walter (Successful Farming) Farmers interested in producing low-carbon biofuel feedstock now have a clearer path forward. On Tuesday, USDA hosted a webinar, sharing guidance on how its 2026 regenerative agricultural practices rule is to be implemented. In June, USDA released
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA: 4 New SRE Petitions Filed, 40 SRE Petitions Currently Pending
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Aug. 20 published updated Renewable Fuel Standard data, reporting that four new small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions were filed under the program during the past month. A total of 40 SRE
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
In Bid to Cut Prices, EPA Issues Waiver Ending ‘Summer’ Gasoline Early
(Inside EPA) As the Trump administration seeks ways to reduce high fuel prices, EPA is ending the summer gasoline season early, issuing a waiver to states that allows sale of more-polluting “winter” fuel starting Sept. 1, rather than Sept. 15, while
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Cebu Councilor Pushes Biodiesel Ordinance to Tackle Waste, Flooding
(Politiko) A proposed biodiesel ordinance could help Cebu City deal with used cooking oil and grease trap waste from local food establishments, according to City Councilor Mikel Rama. Rama said he received a copy of the proposed measure from Atty. Gerard Joe
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Warning over Ethanol Glut when Biofuel Subsidies End
by Somhatai Mosika (Bangkok Post) The Thai Tapioca Planter Association and the Northeastern Sugarcane Farmers Institute warn that the upcoming expiration of biofuel price subsidies on Sept 24 could result in an ethanol glut in the market. READ MORE
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Jet Engines Can’t Tell Coconut-Blend Fuel from Jet Fuel—but the Environment Can
(BioEngineer) ... Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have now reported a coconut oil-derived fuel that can be blended with conventional Jet A-1 without causing a major loss of engine performance. In experiments with a small turbojet engine, the new fuel maintained
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FatHopes Energy Strengthens National Biofuel Feedstock Logistics with New Prime Movers
(FatHopes Energy) FatHopes Energy Sdn Bhd has strengthened its logistics capabilities with the acquisition of additional prime movers from Hap Seng Truck Sdn Bhd, marking another step in the company’s continued investment in biofuel feedstock infrastructure across Malaysia and the region. Each
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Interview with Anna Pastukh on Ukraine’s Biomethane Sector: Legislation, Sustainability, and the Role of Women in the Industry
(UABIO) “Effective legislation creates the foundation for the sustainable development of biogas and biomethane. In turn, biogas and biomethane are part of Ukraine’s energy independence, climate goals, and EU integration”. In the interview with Stowarzyszenie Biogas Women, Anna Pastukh, a legal expert
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Looking for Partners to Develop Bioeconomy Places in Ukraine Application DEADLINE October 30, 2026
(UABIO) The Bioenergy Association of Ukraine (UABIO) is looking for a Ukrainian territory — a city, a community or a cluster of territorial communities — ready to become a pilot “Bioeconomy Place” in an international research and innovation project being prepared
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Why Industrial-Scale Food Waste Processing Is Booming
by Jim Giles (Trellis) Multiple facilities that feed natural gas into regional grids are planned or in operation. -- Key Takeaways: Waste-to-gas facilities cut greenhouse gas emissions by diverting food from landfill and displacing fossil fuels. State regulation and the pressure to reduce emissions
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
EME Biofuels and Global Partners Advance Strategic Renewable Fuel Partnership for New England
(Castlerock Biofuels) Agreement Establishes Exclusive Path Toward Long-Term Supply Relationship Supporting Renewable Heating Fuel and Industrial Decarbonization Across the Northeast EME Biofuels, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Castlerock Biofuels, LLC, today (August 18, 2026) announced the execution of a Capacity Reservation
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Small Doses of Caustic Soda Increase Biogas Production from Banana Waste
by José Tadeu Arantes (Agência FAPESP) Low concentrations of caustic soda (sodium hydroxide, NaOH) are more efficient than high doses for preparing organic waste for biogas production. This finding increases methane production, reduces reagent consumption and, consequently, diminishes process costs
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Guatemala Will Begin Selling Regular Gasoline with an Ethanol Blend on August 22.
by Jessica Gramajo(infobae (Google translation)) The measure will incorporate 10% ethanol into the most consumed fuel, following a ministerial agreement published on August 5, and will seek to reduce costs, expand biofuels and update a long-delayed policy. Guatemala will begin selling regular gasoline
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
UK Chamber of Shipping Publishes Industry-First Safety Evidence Base for Alternative Marine Fuels
(U.K. Chamber of Shipping) New report brings together expertise from across shipping, ports, fuel suppliers, academia and regulators to support the safe transition to net zero The UK Chamber of Shipping has today (August 3, 2026) published Alternative Fuels: Building the Safety
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Finland's Largest Biogas Plant Opened in Nurmo, but Trucks Will Not Be Able to Run on Its Gas until the Fall
Anne Elhaimer (YLE (Google translation)) The plant, owned by Suomen Lantakaasu, is already producing raw gas. Later, liquefied biogas can be refueled for the needs of heavy traffic. ... A biogas plant, which is the largest of its kind in the country so far,
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
AI Disruption Accelerates Across Global Biogas Upgrading Markets as Regulatory Mandates and Capital Deployment Drive Adoption
(BCC Research LLC/Globe Newswire) “The Pulse Report explores how AI-powered analytics and intelligent process control can optimize biogas purification, improve biomethane quality and reduce operating costs across upgrading facilities.” -- Sweeping regulatory mandates, large-scale capital deployment into biogas infrastructure, and accelerating renewable
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Industrial GMP Discipline
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) For bioeconomy operators, managing mixed-grade facilities that produce both pharmaceutical-grade and industrial-grade products is a critical challenge. Successful segregation of airflows, personnel, and materials must be engineered at the design stage; post-construction procedural retrofits are costly
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Center Proposes E10 Biofuel for Coastal Trade Vessels Amid E20 Mileage Debate Public Comments DEADLINE August 31, 2026
by Abhijeet Sen (India.com)... Aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the maritime sector, the Central Government has released a draft roadmap for promoting the progressive adoption of low-carbon and renewable marine fuels. The initiative aligns with the National Maritime Decarbonisation
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
KAIST–Samsung Heavy Industries, 32 Years of Industry-Academic Collaboration Bear Fruit… 'Next-Generation Ship Research Center' Launched
(KAIST (Google translation)) Our university announced that it held an opening ceremony for the 'SHI-KAIST Advanced Maritime Research Center (AMRC)' with Samsung Heavy Industries (CEO Choi Seong-an) on the 13th at John Hanna Hall in the Academic and Cultural Center of
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Biomethane Supply Potential and Its Relevance for Shipping by 2030
(Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) Summary -- • Lower-emissions energy carriers for hard-to-abate sectors like shipping are available but unlikely to scale in the absence of regulations that make them cost-competitive. This has led to some criticism of potential
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
International High-level Forum on the ATLAS Launch --- August 26-27, 2026 --- Washington, DC
The IAEA (International Atomic Enegy Agency) Atomic Technologies Licensed for Applications at Sea (ATLAS) initiative will support the maritime industry’s exploration of small modular reactors (SMRs) to power civilian ships and to provide offshore energy, as operators consider alternative fuels
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
CBL Profit Rebounds with Biofuels in the Mix
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Malaysia, CBL International returned to profit in the first half of 2026, earning about $1.5 million on $395.6 million in revenue, up 49% from a year earlier, and highlighted biofuels as a growing part of
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Emerges as a Marine Fuel with Big Name Backing
(WinGD) As shipowners place their first investments in ethanol-fuelled ships, engine technology is well prepared for growing uptake of the biofuel, writes Andrea Lazzaro, Head of Business Development at WinGD. When one of the world’s biggest dry bulk charterers backs a new
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
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