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Brazil Presses EU to Revise Soy Biofuel Rules after Parliament Veto

by Sofia Sanchez Manzanaro (Euractiv) Brazil is pushing Brussels to rethink its planned crackdown on soy-based biofuels, arguing that EU rules overstate the crop’s link to land-use change. In a rare move, the European Parliament last month voted in favour of blocking a European

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FS Logistix Is Testing HVO on Locomotives, Shunting Vehicles, and Trucks.

(Ferrovie.it) FS Logistix is accelerating its energy transition by testing HVO, an advanced biofuel that can be used as an alternative to diesel, on part of its rail and road fleet. The initiative involves Mercitalia Rail and Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal and

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From Field Waste to Fuel – and a Living Wage for Rural Women

(Northumbria University Newcastle) Academics from Northumbria University have secured funding to build Pakistan's first full-scale demonstration plant that converts agricultural waste into clean energy, creating a new source of income for rural women at the same time. Every winter, farmers across Punjab

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Shanghai Port Bunkers Two Boxships Simultaneously with LNG and Biomethanol in China First

(Port News) Shanghai port has carried out China’s first simultaneous anchorage bunkering of two international containerships with LNG and biomethanol, according to Wusong Maritime Safety Administration. The operation took place from 15 to 16 August at Lvhuashan South Anchorage, where the

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Back to School and the Dog Days of Summer

by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) ... While much attention in recent years has been focused on emerging electric buses, an important story is often overlooked: the newest generation of diesel school buses already operating on American roads is dramatically cleaner,

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New Multi-Purpose Workboat KRATT for the Estonian State Fleet Completed in Nasva

(Baltic Workboats Shipyard) A globally unique 38-metre multi-purpose workboat, KRATT, has been completed at Baltic Workboats’ Nasva shipyard. From autumn, the vessel will carry out a wide range of maritime tasks in Estonian waters, from buoy handling and fairway maintenance to

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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Single-Use vs. Stainless Systems

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The choice between single-use and stainless-steel systems at commercial scale is a fundamental capability commitment, not a simple capital expenditure decision. Single-use technology eliminates cleaning validation but introduces heavy supply chain dependencies, vendor concentration risks, and

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Trellis Impact 26: Where Innovation Powers Sustainable Business --- May 11-13, 2027 --- San Francisco, CA

Trellis Impact brings together the leaders building the clean economy -- Innovation is reshaping every corner of sustainable business. Join 2,000+ sustainable business leaders in San Francisco, May 11-13, 2027, as we turn ideas into real-world impact. This is the forum

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Brazilian Experience Suggests E20 Fears Overblown: Infineum Experts

by Hormazd Sorabjee, Mugdha Mishra, Shahkar Abidiicon (Autocar Professional) Fuel and additive specialists in Brazil state that modern fuel systems can easily adapt to E20, clarifying that historical failures were largely on early, pure-ethanol vehicles. As India navigates widespread consumer anxiety over

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Podcast: Opportunities and Constraints in the Move Beyond E15

(NACS) How ethanol blends higher than E15 may offer benefits related to emissions reduction, octane enhancement, agricultural economic activity and energy security. READ MORE; includes AUDIO

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Challenges Associated with Recovering Co2 from Flue Gas v. Concentrated Sources Such as Ethanol

by Sam A. Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics, Ltd./Biofuels Digest) Flue gas is the most prevalent source of CO2 off-gas from all processes globally; among the lion’s share of this flue gas is the ever – present electric power plant, primarily fueled by

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The 50 Hottest Companies in the Advanced Bioeconomy 2026

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, the Daily Digest announced the 50 Hottest Companies in the Bioeconomy for 2026, as voted by the Digest’s readers and invited selectors. For the first time, EVERY took the #1 slot in the annual

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Topsoe to Provide Ammonia Technology for First Ammonia’s Green Ammonia Project in Texas

(Topsoe) Topsoe, a leading global provider of advanced technology and solutions for the energy transition, has signed an agreement with First Ammonia to provide its dynamic ammonia synthesis technology for the company’s green ammonia production facility in Victoria, Texas. The project marks

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P2X Solutions and avanca/Alternoil Sign e-Methane Agreement

(Global e-Fuels) P2X Solutions and avanca Energy – including its subsidiaries avanca Renewables and Alternoil – have agreed on a long-term partnership for the supply of synthetic methane, also known as e-methane. From October 2026, P2X will deliver e-methane to avanca/Alternoil from

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Rivan Deploys Full-Scale 1MW System

by Harvey Hodd (Rivan) Today, August 12th 2026, we announce a major milestone in our mission to make synthetic fuels cheaper than fossil fuels. We’ve deployed our full-scale, 1 MW synthetic natural gas (SNG) system at our UK facility. Once commissioning

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ARAUCO, Copec and Abastible Collaborate on Synthetic Fuels Project

(Global e-Fuels) ARAUCO, Copec and Abastible have signed an agreement to create SynFuels Biobío, a pilot-scale project aiming to explore the production of synthetic fuels, also known as electro-sustainable aviation fuels (e-SAF) from green hydrogen and biogenic CO2. The technological development of

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What's Behind the Bio-Bunkering Price Rebound?

(ResourceWise) After retreating in June, bio-bunker prices moved sharply higher in July as stronger feedstock values, rising biodiesel prices, and renewed geopolitical uncertainty combined to push costs upward across key marine fuel markets. The rebound highlights the interconnected nature of today's renewable

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Record Low Rhine Water Levels Are Disrupting Europe's Biofuel Market

(ResourceWise) For decades, the Rhine has quietly served as one of Europe's most important trade corridors. Stretching from the Swiss Alps to the North Sea, the river connects the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) refining hub with industrial centers across Germany, France, and Switzerland. Every

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Public Utilities Commission Approves Hawaiian Electric’s Request to Expand Renewables, Energy Storage

(Hawaiian Electric) Request for proposals open to potential developers; - Competitive bidding ensures customers’ interests are protected -- Hawaiian Electric today (August 10, 2026) announced the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved the company's Integrated Grid Planning Request for Proposals (IGP RFP), which

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Tidewater Renewables Achieves 111% Utilization Rate

by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Canada, Tidewater Renewables reported its renewable diesel & renewable hydrogen complex achieved record average daily throughput of 3,315 bbl/d during the second quarter of 2026, representing a 111% utilization rate, compared to 2,164 bbl/d, representing

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Renfe, Repsol Test 100% Renewable Diesel on Costa Verde Tourist Train

(Renfe/Biobased Diesel Daily) Renfe, Spain’s national state-owned railway, announced recently that it continues with its strategy of decarbonizing rail transport and its search for sustainable solutions for nonelectrified lines. To this end, the company has signed a general protocol of action with

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FatHopes Energy and Vietnam’s National Oil Major Join Forces to Build Vietnam’s First Nationwide Circular Economy for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production

(FatHopes Energy) FatHopes Energy and PVOIL establish a strategic partnership to transform Used Cooking Oil (UCO) into a source of renewable energy, supporting them to meet their SAF aspirations via the proprietary technology and the upcoming refinery. In a landmark milestone for

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Into Clean Air 2 Expedition

(Into Clean Air 2) Announcing a new expedition in the planning stage that will explore the ancient caravan trading routes of the deep Sahara of Algeria and Mauritania. Into Clean Air 2: Back to basics will have two objectives. Firstly, it

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Saskatchewan Polytech Grad Sees Biofuel Potential in Unwanted Algae from Lakes

Andrea Vera (CBC News) Denhyn Holowatuk's idea won him a Wawanesa Climate Champions Youth Innovation Grant -- Summer is the time when thick mats of algae proliferate in Saskatchewan lakes, but Denhyn Holowatuk sees it as a potential source of biofuel. Holowatuk, who

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Flex-Fuel Motorcycles in India: Complete List of Bikes on Sale

(Neha/AutoX) Ethanol-powered mobility is expanding in India, and these flex-fuel motorcycles are leading the way across different segments. -- Flex-fuel motorcycles are designed to run on petrol as well as ethanol-blended fuels, including E20 and E85, depending on the model. Ethanol burns

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Fascinated by the Word “Biomass,” a Seventh-Grader in Texas Made Algae Produce 77% More Biofuel Oils in Just Five Days with a Simple Vitamin-and-Salt Experiment

(Economic Times) In an innovative study, a budding student fascinated by the word 'biomass' delved into the promising world of algae as a source of biofuel. Remarkably, the introduction of vitamins accelerated the growth of algae, while adding salt significantly heightened

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India's Dr. Balraj Bhanot Advises Nepal on Battery Management and Ethanol Blending

(Ratopati) Kathmandu. India's Center Motor Vehicle Rules Technical Standing Committee Chairman Dr. Balraj Bhanot has stated that as the use of electric vehicles is rapidly increasing in Nepal, a clear policy on battery management should be made from now on. Speaking at

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Biofuels Market Outlook: Q4 2026 --- September 3, 2026 --- ONLINE

Get a comprehensive overview of what to expect into Q4 2026 across the biofuels landscape. Biofuels Overview Pricing, what's changed in Q3, and where the market is heading. Feedstocks Update Where feedstocks are tightening, which are oversupplied, and potential opportunities. US Market 45Z, Treasury guidance, USDA

August 17, 2026 Read Full Article

Biofuel Expo Kenya 2026 --- October 6-8, 2026 --- Nairobi, Kenya

In collaboration with the National Sugar Institute (NSI), Kanpur and Indian Exhibition Services & Green Society of India are pleased to invite you to participate in Biofuel Expo Kenya 2026, scheduled for 6th-8th October 2026 at Tsavo Hall, Kenyatta International

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ACI APAC & MID Encourages Greater Airport Readiness to Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel

(Airports Council International) Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to multi-location operations requires more than production, it demands robust supply chain and infrastructure readiness across airports in Asia-Pacific and Middle East. At the recent SAF APAC Summit 2026 in Melbourne, Australia, Airports Council

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Electrolyser Developed by Keele Scientists Enables Simultaneous Hydrogen and Sustainable Plastics Production

(Keele University) Keele scientists have developed a new kind of electrolyser which produces both hydrogen and the base materials for sustainable plastic production, opening avenues for a range of applications in green technology and sustainable development. Electrolysers are frequently used, including on

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$30 Million Stored for Hydrogen Growth Projects

(Inside Government New Zealand) The Government has confirmed it has set aside $30 million in Regional Infrastructure Funding for projects that will help grow the hydrogen sector. Regional Development, Resources, and Associate Energy Minister, Shane Jones says hydrogen has huge potential to

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Hydrogen Failed as Car Fuel. Now California's Big Dollar Bet on It for Green Energy Is Fading, Too

by Blanca Begert (Los Angeles Times/Yahoo! Finance) ... Years of market turmoil, federal funding cuts, canceled projects and industry pullback have made it clear: California's grand vision for fleets of vehicles and heavy industry running on clean hydrogen fuel has stalled ... "It's tough,"

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HyOrc Targets September Delivery of First European Waste-to-Methanol Unit After €6.7M Grant Approval

(Fuel Cells Works) Portugal deployment advances as the clean-fuels developer adds a $7.5m equity facility to support commercialisation and expansion of its modular waste-to-methanol technology -- HyOrc Corporation (OTCQB: HYOR), an integrated clean energy infrastructure and technology company, today (August 11,

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XCF Global Announces Renewable Diesel Sales to Tartan From Its New Rise Renewables Reno Refinery

(XCF Global) Renewable diesel sales support commercial fleet access to lower-carbon fuel options for road transportation. -- XCF Global Inc. ("XCF") (NASDAQ:SAFX), an emerging U.S.-based producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel ("SAF"), today (August 11, 2026) announced sales of renewable

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The Digest's 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Lab-to-Plant Tech Transfer in Industrial Biology

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Technology transfer is where industrial biology projects frequently lose money during the commercial ramp due to preventable operating failures. While written recipes transfer easily, critical “invisible cargo”—such as tacit operator knowledge, scale-dependent variables, and complex equipment

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First Full-Day American Ethanol Test Session Yields ‘Fantastic Performance’

by Matt Trulio (Speed on the Water) When the American Ethanol Mystic catamaran competes in the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout August 29-30, it will mark the first time in their 14-year history that teammates John Cosker and Tony Battiato will have

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Carbon Capture Coalition Statement on the Extension of the Safe Harbor for 45Q Public Comment DEADLINE October 30, 2026

(Carbon Capture Coalition) On August 14, the US Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced they have modified and extended the available safe harbor for taxpayers who capture and store carbon in dedicated saline geologic formations until such time as Treasury

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Thune Says Year-Round Higher Ethanol Blend Will Require Compromising with Small Oil Refiners

by Joshua Haiar (South Dakota Searchlight) The year-round sale of higher ethanol-blended gasoline, called E15, does not have enough votes in the U.S. Senate unless it comes with compromises for small oil refineries, said Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota. ... Without a

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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Feedstock Aggregation Logistics

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Modern biorefineries must transition from obsolete single-source models to multi-feedstock portfolio aggregation to survive. This capability unlocks an estimated twenty to thirty-five percent margin advantage through optimized acquisition economics, carbon-intensity revenue from LCFS and 45Z policies,

August 15, 2026 Read Full Article

Final CAFE Redo Coming Soon: The Auto Air Pollution Rule Cleared White House Review Wednesday.

by Jean Chemnick (E&E News PM) The Transportation Department is expected to weaken fuel economy standards for passenger vehicles soon, in yet another blow to former President Joe Biden’s pro-electric-vehicle policies. The final rule revising the so-called corporate average fuel economy standards

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US Refiners Face RIN Crunch as Biofuel Mandate Outpaces Supply

by Janet McGurty (S&P Global) D4 RIN generation hits 43% of mandate by midyear; Refiners may cut gasoline supply or draw RIN banks; Zero biodiesel imports compound compliance pressure US refiners are confronting a potential fuel production bottleneck in the second half of 2026

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The Nebraska Corn Board Is Seeking Grant Applications for Ethanol Infrastructure Support DEADLINE October 30, 2026

(Nebraska Corn Board) The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) is now accepting grant applications for ethanol infrastructure support, which will help Nebraska fuel retailers add or expand higher ethanol blend options, such as E15. The program is designed to provide grants and

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Ethanol Emerges as a Marine Fuel with Big Name Backing

by Andrea Lazzaro (WinGD/Splash247.com) 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 intelligence at WinGD. When one of the world’s biggest dry bulk charterers

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Industry insights: Processing Novel Oilseed Crops for Biofuels and Value-Added Products --- August 20, 2026 --- ONLINE

Global demand for sustainable aviation fuel and bio-based diesel fuel is creating new opportunities for farmers, processors and the biomass industry. Intermediate oilseed crops such as canola, camelina, carinata, pennycress and industrial hemp have the potential to complement traditional raw

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Taebaek Turns from Coal to Methanol with Latvia Partnership

by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Korea, Taebaek City is seeking a clean methanol partnership with Latvia to turn forest biomass into marine fuel and build a route into the European market. Taebaek Mayor Lee Sang-ho met Latvian Embassy officials in

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The Day Rome Bought Greece: Again Acquires Genomatica

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This week, Again announced the acquisition of Genomatica, uniting Again’s cutting-edge biomanufacturing scale-up capabilities with Geno’s world-class AI discovery and design platform. So, Rome bought Greece. That is one way to think about Again’s acquisition of Genomatica, announced

August 14, 2026 Read Full Article

Navigating toward 2050 Decarbonization: A Design-Constrained Life Cycle Emission and Costs Assessment for Sustainable Marine Fuel Retrofits Incorporating Feedstock Sources

Maydison, Kwangseok Lee, Bonggi Choi, Yun-Ho Kim, and Hee Jin Kang (Journal of Cleaner Production) • Proposes an integrated framework aligning retrofit feasibility with life-cycle emission and cost analyses. Assesses technical viability of battery, hybrid diesel-battery, H2 fuel cell, methanol, and ammonia

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Gulfstream's Pursuit of 100% SAF for Business Aviation

by James Darley (Energy Digital) Aircraft company Gulfstream is working on powering business aviation with 100% SAF and designing aircraft to be more energy-efficient and sustainable The global aviation sector accounts for around 2.5% of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions, according to the

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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Continuous Fermentation Deployment

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Continuous fermentation offers capital-intensity advantages over batch systems above five hundred cubic meters, but realizing these economics depends entirely on sustained run length. Hardware availability and regulatory frameworks like ICH Q13 are no longer the bottleneck;

August 14, 2026 Read Full Article

Mapping the Adoption Process for New Drop-in Fuels

(Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) To support decarbonization, the maritime industry is increasingly assessing low-emissions drop-in fuels, which can be blended with conventional fuels and used in existing engines. These fuels offer a practical option to reduce emissions across

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Aviation’s Ticket to Decarbonisation -- How Business Can Help Sustainable Aviation Fuel Take Flight

by Will Symons, Nicola Louise Weir, and Matthew Walden (Deloitte) Aviation travel is a major single source of scope 3 emissions in most public and private sector organisations contributing to as much as a third of an organisation’s overall emissions. Sustainable aviation

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Federal Government Releases Sustainable Aviation Fuel Blueprint

by Sean Pratt (Western Producer) The document reaffirms an earlier target of 10 per cent SAF use by 2030, which could create a massive new market for canola -- It’s estimated that if canola-based sustainable aviation fuel rceived a 50 per cent

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Brazil Signs SAF Mandate, Adopts World's First Policy-Based Book-and-Claim System

by Gabriela Brumatti, Vinicius Damazio, Monique Murer, and Ana Paula Candil (S&P Global) ProBioQAV establishes SAF certification, book-and-claim mechanism; ANP, Anac given 240 days to issue implementing regulations; Government also establishes regulatory framework for CCUS Brazil signed a decree on Aug. 12 regulating its

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China Classification Society Greenlights Methanol Only Marine Engine

by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, the China Classification Society’s Shanghai branch has granted type approval and China Stage II emissions certification to CSSC’s 711 Research Institute for the country’s first high pressure direct injection, methanol only medium speed marine

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China Powers Green Fuel Sector as It Expands Production Capabilities

y Zheng Xin (China Daily) China has already made phased progress in cultivating its green fuel sector, marked by steadily expanding production capabilities, according to the China Green Fuel Development Report 2026, the country's first comprehensive industry panorama report recently released

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SBTi Issues Call for Input to Inform Revision of Forest, Land and Agriculture Standard DEADLINE October 8, 2026

(Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)) Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) companies should continue setting targets under the current guidance, using the innovations available in the Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2 such as the updated absolute contraction approach and the best efforts framework. The

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BioLNG: Turning Decarbonisation Ambition into Operational Reality

(Peninsula 360) Why Bio-LNGWhy Bio-LNG is emerging as a key fuel pathway in the maritime energy transition. is emerging as a key fuel pathway in the maritime energy transition. As the maritime industry accelerates its decarbonisation journey, operators face a growing challenge: reducing

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Data Center Expansion Increases Demand for Diesel Fuel

by Donna Harris (OPIS) Data center expansion is driving energy needs beyond electricity. The backup generation and onsite power systems required to support these facilities are also increasing demand for diesel fuel. Data centers require backup fuel to ensure uninterrupted operation. And,

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1 Million HVO Operating Hours at Gothenburg RoRo Terminal

(Volvo) In May 2026, Gothenburg RoRo Terminal passed one million operating hours on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) across its machine fleet. The milestone reflects a long-term commitment to sustainability and a close collaboration with Volvo Penta, whose HVO-compatible engines and technical

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Exolum Completes Transaction to Acquire a Minority Stake in SeaSeaS Amsterdam CO2 Terminal Project

(Exolum) The future open-access, multimodal terminal will be capable of handling up to 3.5 million tonnes of CO₂ per year; Expected to become operational in 2030, the terminal will connect industrial emitters with permanent storage sites beneath the North Sea Exolum has completed

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Congress Moves to Kill California’s Shipping Waivers, Port Communities and Businesses Will Bear the Consequences

(Pacific Environment) Yesterday (August 6, 2026), Congress introduced resolutions that attack two of California’s shipping waivers, the Ocean-Going Vessels At Berth and Commercial Harbor Craft waivers. For 50 years, the precedent set under both Democratic and Republican administrations is that the

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Inventure Renewables and CPM|Crown Launch Global Partnership for “SimplEster”

(Biofuels International) In the United States (US), Inventure Renewables, a developer of proprietary process technologies for the oleochemical and biofuel industries, and which has deployed over US$250 million in first-of-kind processing capacity across North America and Asia, and CPM|Crown have announced

August 11, 2026 Read Full Article

August Clean Energy & Transportation Industry Meeting: International Biodiesel Day ! --- August 13, 2026 --- ONLINE

Celebrate International Biodiesel Day with the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) during our upcoming Monthly Clean Energy & Transportation Industry Meeting! Hear what’s happening at GWRCCC and receive key updates on clean energy, environmental initiatives, and transportation from local

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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioprocess Data Infrastructure

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bioprocess data is strategic infrastructure, but raw data without context is expensive noise. While most operators collect basic historian and LIMS signals, they suffer from delayed, manual data reconstruction. True competitive advantage requires building a “contextualized

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The Green Lantern Problem: How South Dakota is Building Biomanufacturing Capability Inside Its People

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Having the universe’s most powerful device is entirely useless if you lack a trained Corps capable of wielding it under real-world pressure. Industrial biotechnology already knows how brutal technology transfer can be. Moving a process from

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Biofuel Mandates Give Extra Boost to US Jet Output

by Blake Del Papa, Matthew Cope and Anjali Shenoy (Argus Media) The boom in US jet fuel output driven by disruptions from the US-Iran war is getting extra help by the economics associated with biofuel blending in road fuels. US refiners have

August 10, 2026 Read Full Article

Secretary Naig Announces More than $2 Million for 38 E15 and Biodiesel Infrastructure Projects

(Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network) Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Board has approved more than $2 million in cost-share grants for 38 E15 and biodiesel infrastructure projects across Iowa. The grants,

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Here are the Right Reasons to Buy Carbon Removal Credits

by Donna Lee and Bodie Cabiyo (Trellis) There is no intrinsic quality difference between removal-based credits versus reduction credits. Key Takeaways: We need to scale both carbon removal capacity and reduce emissions dramatically, and buying credits can help achieve each goal. Today, reducing

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USDA’s 2026 Unified Agenda Includes Biobased Product and Biotechnology Rulemakings

by Lynn L. BergesonCarla N. Hutton (Bergeson & Campbell) In July, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published the Trump Administration’s 2026 Unified Agenda. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Unified Agenda includes the following rulemakings regarding biobased products and biotechnology: Technical Guidelines

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Gevo Scraps Clean Jet Fuel, Carbon Capture Project in South Dakota

by Siri Hedreen (S&P Global) Gevo Inc. has canceled plans to build a multibillion-dollar clean jet fuel plant in Lake Preston, South Dakota, after struggling to line up CO2 transportation and storage infrastructure for the facility. The alternative fuels company is formally

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NIB Finances Biogas Expansion in Denmark

(Nordic Investment Bank) • NIB has signed a 13-year DKK 182 million (approximately EUR 24 million) loan with Sindal Biogas A/S. The investment will co-finance the expansion of the Sindal Biogas plant in Sindal in northern Denmark, doubling biomethane output from 22

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KLM Celebrates Start of the Netherlands’ First SAF Plant with SkyNRG

(KLM) Today, KLM, together with SkyNRG and invited guests, marks the start of construction of the first facility in the Netherlands fully dedicated to the production of SAF, alternative aviation fuel. This milestone officially kicks off construction of the plant, developed

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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to the 45Z Policy Cliff

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Although the OBBBA extended the 45Z clean fuel production credit to 2029, a critical tenor mismatch survives because SAF project debt requires 10-to-15-year horizons. The immediate economic blow is the SAF rate cut to $1.00 per

August 09, 2026 Read Full Article

Renewable Diesel Consumption in Germany Increases Sharply

(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) Hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), also known as renewable diesel, defines the sales trend for incorporation in diesel blends in Germany. At approximately 205,000 metric tons, HVO use increased significantly compared with the same period the previous year. According to the

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American Airlines and Infinium Announce Commercial Passenger Flight Powered by eSAF

(American Airlines) American Airlines and Infinium today (August 6, 2026) announced its first delivery of electro sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) to a commercial airport for use in a commercial passenger flight, marking a major milestone in the decarbonization of aviation. The

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Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo 2026 --- August 25-27, 2026 --- Durham, NC

The Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo brings together leading fleets and technology providers to showcase the latest and greatest transportation technologies, fuels and trends. The conference includes a strong focus on data driven decisions and tools. The expo and

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GWRCCC Launches the NOVA Clean Fuels Advisory Board Information Meeting --- August 20, 2026 --- ONLINE

(Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition) The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) is excited to announce the launch of the Northern Virginia Clean Fuels Advisory Board (NOVA-CFAB) project—and we invite YOU to participate! Northern Virginia, often shortened to NOVA, includes

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Having a Field Day with Switchgrass

by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) In his 2006 State of the Union address, President George W. Bush suggested that converting switchgrass and other non-corn feedstock into fuel ethanol could help us end our “addiction to oil” and “make our

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EU Carbon Market Reform Could Transform Biogenic CO₂ Removal Economics

(ResourceWise) The European Commission's latest review of the EU Emissions Trading System could mark a significant turning point for Europe's emerging carbon-removal industry. The implications also extend to the biofuels, biomass, pulp and paper, and biorefining sectors that produce concentrated streams

August 08, 2026 Read Full Article

India Says It Is Not Committed to Import Ethanol under US Trade Deal

by Nidhi Verma and Manoj Kumar (Reuters) India will not offer any concessions or commitments regarding the import ‌of ethanol from the U.S. in the India-U.S. trade discussions, the Indian Commerce Ministry said in a statement on Thursday. India mandates ⁠mixing 20%

August 07, 2026 Read Full Article

The Cornish Way: Of Green Hydrogen and a Path Forward

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Every one of them is a resource created by a prior economic purpose. The bioeconomy is the art of discovering value in these inheritances. Its greatest opportunities rarely begin by inventing an entirely new resource out

August 07, 2026 Read Full Article

Exclusive: Svitzer Picks Swan Defence and Heavy Industries to Build Four Biofuel powered TRAnsverse tugs

by P Manoj (Economic Times Infra) Co-developed by Canadian naval architects Robert Allan Ltd and Svitzer, the patented TRAnsverse 3200 design is engineered for complex harbour towage and escort operations and is up to 15% more fuel efficient than conventional tug designs, directly

August 07, 2026 Read Full Article

QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Basile Marin, Leo Marin, Retd. Lt-Colonel Anjan Mukhoadhyay, Retd. Wing-Commander Ramesh Bhoominathan

(E)nergy security is no longer simply about oil and gas. -- Basile Marin, Leo Marin, Retd. Lt-Colonel Anjan Mukhoadhyay, Retd. Wing-Commander Ramesh Bhoominathan in Diplomatist READ MORE

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Building an India–Europe Biofuels Corridor

by Basile Marin, Leo Marin, Retd. Lt-Colonel Anjan Mukhoadhyay, Retd. Wing-Commander Ramesh Bhoominathan (Diplomatist) The closure of the Strait of Hormuz in 2026 underscored a reality that had long been apparent: energy security is no longer simply about oil and gas. As Europe

August 07, 2026 Read Full Article

$3B bet: Mubadala-Backed Firm Works on Jet Fuel from Tropical Fruit

(Daily Sabah) Backed by Emirati Mubadala Capital, a Brazil-based venture is working on what could be one of the new and rare examples of fruits providing power for commercial aircraft. In Brazil’s Minas Gerais state north of Sao Paulo, more than 200

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Morningstar: Global Biofuel Demand Surges Amid Energy Security Concerns

(Oil & Gas Journal) ... Global biofuel consumption is projected to grow 30% this year, with upside potential extending through 2030, according to Morningstar DBRS. That growth is being fueled by a combination of higher oil costs, geopolitical shocks, and new blending

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Corn Oil, DDG Support Margins at Ethanol Plants

by Camila Souza Ramos (Globo Rural — São Paulo/Valor International) Prices have fallen below production costs at plants that process the grain -- The steep drop in ethanol prices this year has provided relief for drivers but become a source of concern for

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Failure To Advance Farm Bill Is A Missed Opportunity For Drivers, Farmers And Rural Communities

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Following the Senate Agriculture Committee’s failure to advance the Agricultural Act of 2026, Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association Executive Director Brian Werner issued the following statement: “Today’s outcome on the Senate Farm Bill is a missed opportunity for drivers, farmers, fuel

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A Siting Method Built for Nigeria’s Maize Belt Could Sharpen the Case for Prairie Straw-to-Energy

by Adedolapo Akinde (Canadian Biomass) Research from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte highlights the potential of agricultural residues, particularly wheat and canola straw, in Canada's Prairie provinces for biomass energy production. The study introduces a cost-productivity suitability index that could

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Envision and Sasol Advance Future Energy Systems with Green Hydrogen Collaboration in South Africa

(Envision Energy/PR Newswire) Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, today announced a collaboration with Sasol, a global energy and chemicals company, to advance the design study of a potential green hydrogen system at Sasol's Sasolburg operations in South Africa.

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ORLEN Opens Strategic Marine Terminal on the Martwa Wisła River in Gdańsk, Built Largely by Polish Companies

(ORLEN) ORLEN has opened a Marine Transshipment Terminal at its Gdańsk refinery, marking the completion of one of the Group’s key logistics projects. The facility enables refinery products and feedstocks to be transferred directly between the refinery and tankers, eliminating the

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Clean Energy to Build $27.5M Hydrogen Station for OCTA

(ACT News) OCTA awarded Clean Energy Fuels a $27.5 million contract for a private hydrogen station at its Garden Grove bus base. The contract covers station design and construction, facility upgrades, operations and maintenance, and liquid hydrogen supply. OCTA currently operates 10

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Perennial Bioenergy Grasses Begin Rebuilding Midwest Soil Carbon Lost to Maize

(University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign/Phys.Org) Nearly two centuries of maize-based agriculture in the U.S. Midwest has halved soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks compared with tallgrass prairies native to the region. Replacing annual maize/soy cropping with perennial bioenergy grasses may partially reverse

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Bioforce Multiplies Biomethane Production with the Support of International Investment

(Baltic Times) The international Three Seas Investment Fund is investing in Bioforce, Estonia's largest biomethane producer, to support the company's expansion in Estonia, Latvia and Poland. It is the largest-ever investment in the Baltic biomethane sector, enabling Bioforce to increase its

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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Multi-State LCFS Dynamics

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The LCFS landscape has evolved into a multi-state market, forcing producers to optimize fuel routing across jurisdictions like California, Oregon, and Washington. Operators participating in three or more state programs can capture an 8 to 15

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The Commissioning of the City's First Newly Built Methanol Bunkering Vessel Adds New Support to the Construction of Green Ports.

(Ningbo Municipal Port and Shipping Center) On July 31, the first newly built professional methanol bunkering vessel in Ningbo, the "Zhongran Green Energy 85," completed its registration and entered into operation. With a total investment exceeding 100 million yuan, the vessel is

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Lemissoler Names First Two Dual-Fuel Methanol Bulk Carriers

(CSN Shipping News) Lemissoler names first two Dual-Fuel Methanol Bulk Carriers -- MV Lem Azalea and MV Lem Plumeria are the first vessels in the company’s four-ship alternative-fuel newbuilding programme Lemissoler Navigation has celebrated the naming of MV Lem Azalea and MV Lem

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MITSUI E&S Group Completes Factory Acceptance Test of Japan's First WinGD Methanol Dual-Fuel Engine -Completion of the First WinGD Engine at the Tamano Works-

(MITSUI E&S) MITSUI E&S Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takeyuki Takahashi; hereinafter, "MITSUI E&S") announces that Mitsui E&S DU Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Aioi City, Hyogo Prefecture; President: Yusuke Sakimoto; hereinafter, "Mitsui E&S DU"), a group company of MITSUI

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Towngas Submits Proposals for Hong Kong’s Five-Year Plan in Line with the National 15th Five-Year Plan, advodates for an “Energy Office” and a Green Certification Hub

(Towngas) The HKSAR Government is currently consulting on its first Five-Year Plan (2026–2030). The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) fully supports the initiative and has already submitted its proposals. The proposals cover eight major areas, including green energy

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Low Nitrogen, High Reward: Understanding the 45Z Opportunity

by John Duff (Farm Progress Kansas Farmer) Sorghum Focus: Conservation production practices could finally pay off with 45Z opportunities. But proceed with caution. -- At first glance, the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit should reward the production practices many sorghum farmers

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SAF: Spotlight On 45Z

by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... But for companies targeting SAF production through alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) pathways, the recent decrease in value puts SAF producers at a competitive disadvantage. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed in July 2025 dropped the maximum

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Hainan Completes Its First Ship Biodiesel Refueling Operation, Achieving "Zero-Modification" for Shipping Carbon Reduction.

(China News Network/Toutiao) The Basuo Maritime Safety Administration announced on the 28th that Hainan Province's first ship biodiesel refueling operation was completed on the 27th at Basuo Port in Dongfang. This operation refueled the port's "Bagangtuo Ba" tugboat with 10 tons

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Licella Sign Amended Joint Development Agreement with Quadrise

(Licella) Licella is pleased to announce an amendment to the Joint Development Agreement (“JDA”) with Quadrise Plc (AIM:QED), further advancing the companies’ collaboration through an updated schedule for joint fuel testing. Licella will provide expertise in scalable HTL bio-oil production, while

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The Debate Over the Term “Bio”: Why the 2026 Farm Bill Threatens Consumer Trust

by Ramani Narayan (Michigan State University/Biofuels Digest) ... Yet, deep within the machinery of the 2026 Farm Bill, ... Section 9004 in Energy Title IX, attempts to redefine the term “bio”-a move that may sound like inside-the-Beltway semantics, but one that has

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Hitachi, MOL, and JAL Sign MOU to Conduct Japan's First Pilot Test of Carbon Dioxide Removal Technology on Kume Island, Okinawa - Direct Ocean Capture (DOC): A Technology for Recovering CO2 Directly from the Ocean

(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Hitachi, Ltd. (hereinafter "Hitachi"), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (hereinafter "MOL"), and Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "JAL") have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to conduct Japan's first(Note 1) pilot test on Kume Island, Okinawa Prefecture, utilizing Direct