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PM Should Back British Biomethane in Energy Crisis

(Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association) Sector could help shield the UK from high prices and import dependence -- The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA), representing the UK biogas industry, has today written to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer urging him to lift barriers to home-grown biomethane production to shield the

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Reduced Air Pollution from Climate Mitigation Could Boost Crop Yields and Lower Hunger Risk

(National Institute for Environmental Studies/EurekAlert!) Climate change threatens global food security; however, climate mitigation policies may increase hunger risk by driving competition for land through bioenergy production and afforestation. Based on simulations from six global agroeconomic models, researchers from The University

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Trump Hosting Big White House Event around EPA's Biofuels Mandates Decision

by Ed O'Keefe and Jennifer Jacobs (CBS News) President Trump has invited farmers and biofuels producers to the White House for a big event next week as the industry awaits the government's announcement on mandates for the fuel additives. The "celebration of

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Port of Rotterdam Authority Builds Quay for Evos Expansion

(Port of Rotterdam) Evos Rotterdam is expanding its terminal in Europoort (21 tanks, approx. 260,000 m³) with five storage tanks (total 67,500 m³) for (bio)methanol and (bio)ethanol. An additional inland shipping berth is required to facilitate the extra transhipment. The expansion

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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy in The Netherlands

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Netherlands is drastically shifting its bioenergy policy, phasing out subsidies for biomass electricity and heat due to public health and sustainability concerns. Instead, the nation is prioritizing high-value biorefineries to produce chemicals, materials, and advanced

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Notes from Garbage Masher 3263827: It’s Not Waste, It’s Opportunity for Escape from the Detention Block

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... This week Finland’s Neste offered a powerful answer. The company commissioned what it describes as the world’s largest upgrading facility for liquefied waste plastic at its Porvoo refinery, designed to process oils derived from the hardest-to-recycle plastics

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Advait Greenergy Inaugurates 30 MW Alkaline Electrolyser Assembly Facilities

(Global e-Fuels) Advait Greenergy, has inaugurated one of India's first 30 MW Alkaline Electrolyser Assembly Facilities in Gujarat, marking a major step in strengthening the country's domestic green hydrogen manufacturing ecosystem. The facility establishes indigenous electrolyser assembly capability designed to support

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Iverson eFuels to Discontinue Ammonia Project in Sauda

(Iverson) Iverson eFuels has decided to discontinue its plans for a green ammonia plant in Sauda due to the withdrawal of allocated grid capacity and uncertainty regarding future access. The company regrets the decision, thanks its partners, and will now explore

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Meal Market Dependent on Animal Feeding (Grain Marketing)

by John Hall (Delmarva Farmer) Crushing a typical 60-pound bushel of soybeans yields 11-12 pounds of crude oil, 44-48 pounds of meal, and 4 pounds of hull. The crushing balance sheet requires sales of all components for it to be profitable. ... The

March 16, 2026 Read Full Article

Podcast: Scaling up Biofuels in Australia

by David Claughton and Warwick Long (ABC Rural) It's been a difficult week for farmers when it comes to fuel and fertiliser prices, but could biofuels produced here in Australia help? The renewable fuels industry gathered in Sydney to discuss ways to scale

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Oil Price Spike Hits STI as Travel Stocks Slide and Palm Oil Producers Rally

by Benjamin Lim (Straits Times) ... Rising oil prices amid the Iran conflict continued to weigh on the Singapore stock market through the week, with the Straits Times Index (STI) falling to 4,842.27 points on March 13, down 0.12 per cent from the previous

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Slovak Investment Expands Biofuel Business to Brazil

(Radio Slovakia International) Slovakia’s Eximbanka has insured a €20 million loan for a Slovak investment in Brazil’s biofuel sector. The financing supports the acquisition of a 50-percent stake in the Brazilian company Agropéu Agro Industrial de Pompéu by Envien Bioenergia Brasil,

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Brazil Holds off on Biodiesel Blend Increase Despite Supply Fears

by Camila Souza Ramos (Globo Rural — São Paulo/Valor) Agribusiness groups push higher mix amid Middle East tensions -- Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) ruled out the possibility of immediately approving an increase in the biodiesel blend in diesel, as

March 16, 2026 Read Full Article

Thoughts on Biodiesel Day

by Jeff Ellis Donnellson (Daily Gate City) March 18 is National Biodiesel Day — the birthday of Rudolf Diesel, the engineer who believed more than a century ago that plant-based oils were the fuel of the future. Iowa has spent recent decades

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Tracking Down Data: Where to Find Climate and Environmental Information in 2026 --- April 23, 2026 --- Washington, DC and ONLINE

(Environmental and Energy Study Institute) The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and Climate Central invite you to a briefing to discuss a key underpinning of the U.S. economy: publicly-available weather and climate data. Federal data is used as an input to weather models that

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DESIREE Project Aims to Improve Green Hydrogen Production

(Biofuels International) A new European research initiative is developing high-efficiency electrolysis technologies to produce renewable hydrogen from water in a more "sustainable, cost-effective, and efficient way", using advanced and responsible approaches to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Despite its potential, hydrogen remains largely

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Ethanol Mandate Revisited: A Practical Path to Curbing Inflation through Fuel Price Relief

by Nosa Osaikhuiwu (The Cable) On August 29, 2023, at the height of the fuel subsidy removal crisis in Nigeria, I published an article in The Nation Newspaper titled “Achieving Pump Price Relief Through Ethanol Mandate.” In that piece, I argued that

March 16, 2026 Read Full Article

Minnesota’s “Miracle Bean”

(University of Minnesota/Pipestone County Star) You’ve passed them countless times — acres of green stretching to the horizon along Minnesota highways. But did you know those soybean fields help fuel cars, feed the world, build everyday products, and drive billions of

March 16, 2026 Read Full Article

A Smart Response to Oil Shocks

by Ziad Bashir (Dawn) Pakistanis are once again confronting a familiar shock: a sharp, drastic rise in fuel prices. At the pump, it feels immediate and personal, but the real story of petrol prices runs much deeper. Energy prices are not just

March 16, 2026 Read Full Article

Economic Toll of War Grows ... Long-Term Concerns

(Bangkok Post) ... The government has been actively promoting the use of biofuels to reduce dependence on imported oil. Ethanol, a biofuel derived from crops such as molasses and cassava, is blended with gasoline to produce gasohol. Caretaker energy minister Auttapol

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As Global Oil Prices Surge, Ethanol Blending Is the New Lifeline for India’s Auto Sector

by Shweta Bhanot Mehrotra (Economic Times Auto) With global energy markets expected to remain volatile, India’s programme will be a core pillar of national energy security for the automotive sector -- ... Today, it is increasingly being viewed as a key lever in insulating

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From Forage to Fertilizer: Iowa Farmers Turn Cover Crops into a Profit Engine

by Rhonda Brooks (AgWeb) The Smith family captures value from cover crops twice—first as high-quality cattle feed and then as biological fuel for no-till corn and soybeans. -- Where the borders of Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois converge above the Mississippi River, Jack

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Airport Noise Complaint Quashed, Lead Emissions Issue to Be Reexamined

by Russ Niles (AvBrief.com) The Colorado Court of Appeals has reaffirmed federal jurisdiction over aircraft noise regulation but left the door open for legal examination of lead emissions from flight training aircraft. The Town of Superior, Colorado, and Boulder County sued

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Scientists Develop Quasi-2D Tellurium Nanosheets to Enhance Green Hydrogen Production

(Solar Quarter) Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology have developed a novel quasi-2D tellurium (Te) nanosheet material that could significantly improve the efficiency of hydrogen-producing electrolysers, offering a promising pathway for sustainable clean-energy technologies. The research team, led by

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Future Energy Global and Climate Impact Partners Launch SAF Certificates to Help Companies Tackle Scope 3 Emissions

(Climate Impact Partners) Future Energy Global (FEG), a pioneer in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market scaling, and Climate Impact Partners, a global leader in carbon market solutions, have joined forces to bring SAF Certificates (SAFc) to market – enabling companies to address Scope

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Hong Kong Completes Its First SIMOPS Green Methanol Bunkering Operation

by Michael Grinter (Hong Kong Maritime Hub) The Hong Kong Seaport Alliance (HKSPA) has successfully completed Hong Kong’s first simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) green methanol bunkering at the COSCO-HIT Terminals today, marking a pivotal advancement in the port’s transformation into a green

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Philippine Sugar Farmers Raise Concern over Proposed Suspension of Biofuel Rule

(BioEnergy Times) Manila: Sugar farmers in the Philippines have voiced concern over a proposal that would allow the temporary suspension of the rule requiring fuels to contain locally produced biofuels, saying the move could affect farmers’ income, according to a report

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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy in China

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) China’s bioenergy sector is rapidly modernizing, shifting away from traditional residential heating toward industrial solid biofuels and bioelectricity. While coal still dominates its massive energy supply, major technological breakthroughs are accelerating China’s green transition. Notably, the

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Ag Policy Blog: Senate Ag Chair Boozman Sees Path for E15 but Farm Bill Compromises Likely Needed

by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) The chairman of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee said Friday he sees a pathway to pass year-round E15 and a new Farm Bill, but some provisions in the House bill involviR-NE)ng pesticide rules and California's

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2026 Outlook for Maritime Biofuels

(Bracewell) Maritime biofuels are “making waves” in 2026. Growing decarbonization efforts have the potential to create synergies between the maritime and biofuel sectors. Industry stakeholders should be aware of several international, national, and locally led initiatives that are “lowering the gangway”

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Q&A: The Shipping Official at the Center of Trump’s Assault on a Carbon Tax

by Sara Schonhardt (Politico Pro Climatewire) The leader of the U.N. International Maritime Organization speaks about the president’s campaign to kill a net-zero initiative. -- Arsenio Dominguez is leading the International Maritime Organization as it attracts the brunt of President Donald Trump’s attacks

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Advanced Biofuels Canada Comments on Affordability, Energy Security Benefits of Low Carbon Fuels

(Advanced Biofuels Canada Association/Herald Tribune/XPR Media) Data consistently show that biofuels save drivers money at the pump -- Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) released a statement by Fred Ghatala, President, on the stabilizing role of biofuels amidst current global crude oil supply

March 14, 2026 Read Full Article

Nearly $2 Million in Grants Awarded Expand Renewable Fuel Access

by Dave Bohl (WOC 1420) 34 fuel retailers in Iowa will receive nearly $2 million in state grants to expand access to renewable fuels. $1,840,727 was awarded Wednesday through the state's Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP), which started in 2007. Lisa Coffelt

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Researchers Achieve Efficient Bicarbonate-mediated Integrated Capture and Electrolysis of Carbon Dioxide

(Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)) In a study published in Angewandte Chemie International Edition, a research team led by Profs. BAO Xinhe, GAO Dunfeng, and ZHANG Guohui from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) of the

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TRA Completes Investigation on US HVO Biodiesel

(U.K. Trade Remedies Authority) The TRA proposes to make a final negative determination in its investigation into US HVO biodiesel, with no countervailing measure imposed. -- The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has today (12 March 2026) issued a notice of its intent to make a

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Axens Joins FACET Group for Australian eFuel Plant Pre-FEED

(Axens) Since early 2025, Downer Group, CEA and H2Potential have been developing a pre-FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) study for an Australian eFuels Plant under the Franco-Australian Indo-Pacific Centre for Energy Transition (FACET). This plant will produce synthetic fuels (eFuels) for the

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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy in Brazil

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bioenergy dominates Brazil’s renewable landscape, supplying over half of the nation’s heat and 22% of its transport energy. The recently passed 2024 Future Fuel Law marks a major milestone, establishing national mandates for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF),

March 13, 2026 Read Full Article

Is Ethanol a Solution to Geopolitical Fuel Volatility?

by Frank Zaworski (CZ Insights) ... Adding more lower-cost ethanol to the national gasoline blend would help moderate the rising cost of fuel. But the benefits would go far beyond that, reaching deep into the heart of US agriculture and the nation’s

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Lawmakers to IRS: Don't Leave Farmers behind in 45Z Rule

by Lydia Johnson and Kim Chipman (Agri-Pulse) Regulations for the new 45Z biofuel tax incentive need to account for cover crops, precision fertilizer applications and other regenerative agriculture practices to ensure that farmers fully benefit from the subsidy, farm-state Republican lawmakers say

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The Era of Expansions

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Amyris: Precision, Agility, and Global Scale in Brazil The lead man swings the line: “Mark three!” Down in Barra Bonita, Brazil, Amyris has completed a new production line at its flagship precision fermentation facility, adding a 2×80-m³ configuration alongside

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EV Market Crashes 50% After Fed Admits EV Fuel Numbers Were ‘Designed to Look Extraordinary’

by David Mancino (BamaCooley/MSN) Every EV sold in America carried an impressive miles-per-gallon-equivalent number on the window sticker. 120 MPGe. 140. Sometimes north of 200. Those consumer-facing figures were calculated using EPA energy-content formulas. But behind the scenes, a separate federal compliance

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Equinor Enters Bio-Methanol Agreement with Wallenius Wilhelmsen

(Equinor) Equinor has entered into a 2-year bio-methanol supply agreement with Wallenius Wilhelmsen, a major global player in shipping and vehicle logistics, supporting a growing marine segment for low-carbon fuels. Soon bio-methanol from Equinor will fuel ships that are bringing cars and

March 12, 2026 Read Full Article

Equilibrion and Rolls-Royce SMR Announce Collaboration to Advance the Development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Using Nuclear Energy

(Equilibrion) Equilibrion and Rolls-Royce SMR have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on a technical and economic assessment, to better understand the opportunity for nuclear powered Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) using Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). The Rolls-Royce SMR is designed to

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Stargate Hydrogen Signs the First Partnership in the UK with Seacht Group.

(Stargate Hydrogen) Agreement with Seacht Group marks the company’s entry into the UK hydrogen market -- Stargate Hydrogen today (March 2, 2026) announced a partnership with Seacht Group, marking its first partnership in the United Kingdom. The agreement is a key step in Stargate Hydrogen’s

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Chevron Agrees to Pay a $1M Civil Penalty for Violations of the Clean Air Act’s Renewable Fuel Standard

(U.S. Department of Justice) To Remediate the Violation, Chevron also Retired Over 2M Renewable Fuel Credits, Valued at About $3.6M, that It Invalidly Generated and Sold to Third Parties Today (March 11, 2026), the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD)

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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy in the EU

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bioenergy now accounts for over 60% of the EU’s renewable energy supply, proving crucial for offsetting the region’s 70% reliance on fossil fuels. The newly updated RED III directive significantly tightens biomass sustainability criteria and raises the binding

March 12, 2026 Read Full Article

Farm to Flight: Kentucky’s Bold Vision for Sustainable Aviation Fuel

(Climbing. Fast.) In Frankfort, the state capital of Kentucky on Tuesday (March 10, 2026), agricultural and business leaders joined forces to outline a strategic vision for the Commonwealth’s role in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. The event focused on how Kentucky’s

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Ferry Switch to Bio-LNG Significantly Reduces CO2 Emissions

(Everllence) TT-Line announces successful PrimeServ collaboration -- TT-Line, the German ferry operator, has revealed that – working closely with Everllence PrimeServ Germany – its Ro-Ro passenger vessels, the ‘Nils Holgersson‘ and the ‘Peter Pan’, successfully operated on bio-LNG during 2025, enjoying a

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Heterometallic Antenna−Reactor Complexes for Photocatalysis

Dayne F. Swearer, Hangqi Zhao, Linan Zhou, and Naomi J. Halas (PNAS) Plasmon-enhanced photocatalysis holds significant promise for controlling chemical reaction rates and outcomes. Unfortunately, traditional plasmonic metals have limited surface chemistry, while conventional catalysts are poor optical absorbers. By placing

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HD Hyundai and ABS to Develop Nuclear Electric Propulsion for Container Ships

by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In South Korea, HD Hyundai has signed a joint development agreement with the American Bureau of Shipping to design a nuclear electric propulsion system for 16,000 TEU container ships, using a small modular reactor capable of

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Information on 119 Eco-friendly Ship and Equipment Testing Facilities Nationwide at a Glance

(South Korea Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (Google Translation)) The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced that it will launch the "Eco-Friendly Ship and Equipment Performance Verification Support Platform," which will provide comprehensive testing facility information necessary for performance evaluations of eco-friendly

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KOMERI and Mokpo National Maritime University Sign Technology Collaboration Agreement for Eco-Friendly Ammonia for Ships

(KOMERI (Google Translation)) -Next-generation carbon-free fuel 'ammonia 'Cooperation on eco-friendly ship technology begins in earnest -Establishing a specialized training system for ammonia fuel supply and propulsion system research. Korea Marine Equipment Research Instituteb(Director Bae Jeong-cheol,bKOMERI)band Mokpo National Maritime Universityb(President Choi Bu-hong,Below is Mokpo

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Addressing the Untapped Synergy Potential of Unharmonised Legislation in Biogas

(Accel AgroBiogas) At the end of January, partners and associated partners within Accel AgroBiogas gathered for an online policy workshop to discuss current policy barriers – and emerging policy opportunities – for integrating sequential crops, crop residues, and ley grass into

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£271 Million to Clean up Shipping and Power Coastal Communities

(UK Department for Transport and Keir Mather MP) This funding will boost skilled jobs and coastal economies, and forms part of a £448 million commitment to clean maritime funding. over £270 million investment for greener shipping and ports across the UK, supporting skilled jobs

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AI and the Ethanol Industry at NEC

by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) At the recent National Ethanol Conference, Cornell University Professor Sarah Kreps, an expert in AI, national security, and geopolitics, addressed how artificial intelligence intersects with energy security and global competition. While admitting she’s “not an ethanol insider,” Kreps drew

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North Dakota Judge Revokes Summit’s Permits for Underground CO2 Storage

by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) A North Dakota court on March 10 voided permits for underground CO2 storage the North Dakota Industrial Commission approved for Summit Carbon Solutions in late 2024, ruling the NDIC’s action violated the state constitution. “We are

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CO₂ to E-Methanol, Aviation Fuels and Speciality Chemicals: Six Nominees Announced for the “Best CO₂ Utilisation 2026” Innovation Award

(Renewable Carbon News/nova Institute) The CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2026 taking place in Cologne (Germany) and online on 28-29 April 2026 offers a central stage for technologies that convert CO₂ into fuels, chemical intermediates and materials. Six companies that develop unique technologies

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Axens Signs Memorandum Of Understanding with Airbus on SAF Development

(Axens) Axens has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus to strengthen their cooperation in the development and deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), a key pillar for decarbonizing the aviation sector. Building on their respective leadership in renewable fuels

March 11, 2026 Read Full Article

EASA Publishes Briefing Note on Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Prices in 2025 in the European Union

(European Union Aviation Safety Agency) The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the “2025 Aviation Fuels Reference Prices for ReFuelEU Aviation” briefing note, which provides key reference prices for SAF and other relevant aviation fuels for the European Union (EU). The briefing note

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Repsol Aims to Increase Renewable Fuel Production to 1.5 Million Metric Tons Annually by 2028

by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) Spain-based multinational energy company Repsol on March 10 announced plans to invest up to EUR 10 billion ($11.61 billion) in its operations through 2028, with a portion of that investment dedicated to low-carbon projects, including renewable

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New Ethanol-Assisted Catalyst Design Dramatically Improves Low-Temperature Nitrogen Oxide Removal

(Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University/EurekAlert!) A research team has developed a new strategy to improve catalysts used to remove nitrogen oxides from industrial emissions. By using ethanol during catalyst preparation, the scientists significantly enhanced the performance of manganese based

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Rising Fuel Costs Show EU Should Import Ethanol from Brazil -- Not Beef

(Irish Cattle & Sheep Farmers Association) ICSA Rural Development chair Edmond Phelan has said the surge in global fuel prices highlights the need for Europe to prioritise bioethanol imports over unnecessary beef imports from Brazil. “Events in the Middle East have

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"Solar Battery" Supplies Hydrogen from Solar Energy at the Touch of a Button Copolymer Enables Flexible Use of Energy over Time

(Ulm University) Storing energy from sunlight and converting it into hydrogen days later is what a new material jointly developed by researchers from Ulm and Jena can do - even in the dark. The process is reversible and can be reactivated

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NACS Urges Senate to Restore Biodiesel Blenders’ Tax Credit

(National Association of Convenience Stores) The transition away from the Biodiesel Blenders’ Tax Credit to the ‘45Z’ Clean Fuel Credit is leading to higher fuel prices for consumers. NACS, along with NATSO, representing truck stops and travel centers, and SIGMA: America’s Leading

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RCM Thermal Kinetics Completes Breakthrough Engineering Project, Expands 40MMGY Ethanol Plant to 105MMGY

(RCM Technologies) NEXT unlocks 100 MMGY capacity without replacing existing infrastructure -- RCM Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGM: RCMT), RCM Thermal Kinetics, a division of RCM Technologies, has announced the successful completion of the first project under its NEXT (New Ethanol eXpansion Technology)

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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy in Canada

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Canada’s bioenergy sector is expanding rapidly, backed by CAD$1.5 billion from the Clean Fuels Fund and the Clean Fuel Regulations, which target a 15% carbon intensity reduction by 2030. While fossil fuels still dominate its overall energy

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The Incredible Shrinking Biorefinery: How ISU, BioMADE, and Schmidt Sciences Are Compressing the Biomanufacturing Plant

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... In the real world, researchers at Iowa State University may have just done something surprisingly similar for the bioeconomy. They’ve taken what normally requires an entire biomanufacturing facility — fermentation, extraction, and separation — and compressed it

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Girls Auto Clinic Provides Ethanol Education

by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) At the 2026 National Ethanol Conference, Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) Membership and Marketing Manager Kendra Coulson highlighted a unique partnership with Patrice Banks, founder of Girls Auto Clinic, aimed at educating women about vehicle maintenance and the

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Mexico’s Sheinbaum to Discuss Ethanol with Brazil

(Bnamericas) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum will discuss forming deeper ties with Brazil in the ethanol sector during a potential visit to the South American country later this year. Sheinbaum is likely to visit Brazil before June, she said at a press conference

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If E15 Becomes Law, the Ethanol Challenge Will Just Be Starting

By Kim Chipman (Agri-Pulse) When Dan Basse went looking for higher ethanol-gasoline blends in Chicago, he had to drive about 40 miles before finally finding an E15 pump –- outside of the city in a northern suburb. The ag economist’s search

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Govt May Speed up Biodiesel, Ethanol Fuel Rollout as Oil Price Soars

by Ruth Dea Juwita (The Jakarta Post) The government may accelerate plans to expand the use of biofuel and bioethanol as soaring global oil prices triggered by the Middle East conflict raise concern over the cost of imported fossil fuels. Energy

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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Cellulosic Ethanol Commercialization

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Despite early momentum, global cellulosic ethanol operational capacity peaked around 2015 and has stabilized near 40 facilities due to persistent economic and technical barriers, including high enzyme costs and complex feedstocks. Regional deployment varies significantly: Brazil leads

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Webinar | Global Ammonia Market Dynamics: Prices, Market Drivers & CBAM --- March 12, 2026 --- ONLINE

This webinar will source data and analysis from our ammonia price reporting service: Argus Ammonia Webinar topics Historic and current price trends Key market drivers and the impact of the US-Iran conflict CBAM spotlight: Impact on prices, trade – and remaining uncertainties Market spotlight: East of

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Zeldin Skips over Academics for Influential EPA Advisory Panel

by Sean Reilly and Alex Guillén (Politico Pro Greenwire) The administrator appointed industry representatives and a member of a group that disputes mainstream climate science. -- EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has filled long-vacant seats on an influential advisory committee charged with

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Energy Price Surge to Drive Brazil Mills toward Ethanol, Cut Sugar Output

by Marcelo Teixeira (Reuters) The sharp increase in energy prices as the war in the Middle East continues will drive Brazilian sugarcane processors to produce more ethanol and less sugar in the new season that will kick off in ‌the coming weeks, analysts

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Relief at the Pump: The $110 Barrel, the $1.90/gallon Alternative, and the Calculus of Choice

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Petroleum Independence Isn’t Price Independence -- The United States today produces roughly as much petroleum as it consumes. That’s a remarkable change from the oil-shock era of the 1970s. Horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing unlocked enormous domestic

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Kickster Launches FuelEU Compliance Marketplace

by Arnel Murga (Vessel Performance) Shipowners are preparing for stricter European decarbonisation rules as the FuelEU Maritime regulation begins reshaping fuel strategies and compliance planning. Kickster Group has introduced a digital marketplace designed to help companies manage pooling arrangements and navigate the complexity

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Maersk and Avenir Sign Bio-LNG Supply Agreement

(Bioenergy Insight) Avenir Marine Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Avenir LNG, has signed a framework fuel supply agreement with shipping giant A.P. Moller - Maersk to supply liquefied biomethane (bio-LNG) from 2027. The agreement, concluded in the second half of 2025,

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Advanced Sorting Technologies Key to Meeting EU Food Waste Targets

(Bioenergy Insight) With over one billion tonnes of food waste generated annually worldwide — accounting for 8-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions — a new report from IEA Bioenergy TCP Task 36 has examined the sorting technologies available to help the

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Advanced Woody Biomass Alliance Launches to Unite Expanding Sector

(Bioenergy News) A new global industry platform representing the woody biomass sector has launched in Washington DC, bringing together organisations across power, advanced fuels, industrial processing and carbon removal. The Advanced Woody Biomass Alliance (AWBA) evolves from the US Industrial Pellet Association

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Rethinking the Food vs Fuel Debate in Scaling Up Biomass Feedstocks Sustainably

by Carina Wessels, Alex Ehrenhaus, Juan Vivier (RSB - Roundtable on Systainable Biomaterials Association) This policy brief is the second in a series of three, developed for the RSB Sustainable Biomass Policy Platform (SBPP). The SBPP brings together RSB members from

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From Brussels to DC – The Sticks and Carrots Shaping the Renewable Fuels Landscape

(Topsoe Fuel for Thought Podcast) Renewable fuels have the technology. They have the feedstocks. So why does revenue certainty remain the biggest barrier to scale? Jessica Olson, Head of Global Affairs, Americas & Indo-Pacific at Topsoe, and Asmara Klein, Head of

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Fueling Africa’s Flight: A Techno-Economic Assessment of Sustainable Aviation Fuels in Africa

by Megersa Abate, Robert Malina, Gonca Seber, Charles E. Schlumberger (World Bank Group) Africa’s aviation sector is poised for rapid growth, with passenger traffic expected to double over its 2023 level by 2043, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA 2024). This

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Recalibrating: Why the Auto Industry Isn’t Saying Goodbye to Engines --- March 24, 2026 --- ONLINE

With the industry’s renewed focus on advanced engines, this session takes stock of the past, present, and future of this technology in the auto sector. We’ll explore market trends, policy shifts, and technological innovations that continue to shape the role

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Informing Land-Use Decisions about Consequences for Biodiversity --- March 24, 2026 --- ONLINE

Growing awareness of the biodiversity crisis has prompted businesses and decision-makers to address biodiversity loss and promote the sustainable use of natural resources. To accomplish this, governance systems are necessary to help accelerate the incorporation of biodiversity considerations into decision-making

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Expectations Ahead of the EU ETS Review

by Emma Santana (OPIS Insights) Political and industrial momentum is building across the European Union as institutions prepare for the upcoming review of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), widely regarded as the cornerstone of the bloc’s climate policy. The

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Cotton, Klobuchar Introduce Bill to Establish Federal Biotech Security Framework

(Office of U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR)) Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) introduced legislation to establish a federal biosecurity framework. The Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act will require gene synthesis providers screen their orders and customers for

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Navigating Biotech SME Funding: What’s Available, How It Works, What’s Next for Europe --- March 10, 2026 --- ONLINE

Europe’s biotech sector continues to face significant financing challenges, especially during growth and scale‑up. As the EU moves forward with the landmark Biotech Act, this webinar explores the funding tools available today, how companies can access them, and what changes

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Sustainability of Green Hydrogen Technologies Depends on Energy Mix and Supply Chain

Moein Shamoushaki & S. C. Lenny Koh (Nature Communications Sustainability) A sustainable international green hydrogen supply chain is crucial for achieving net-zero. Here, we performed a spatial-temporal prospective life cycle assessment of twenty international supply chain scenarios in 2023, 2030, 2040,

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South Australia to Host HAMR Energy’s First-of-Its Kind Methanol-to-Jet Fuel Facility

(HAMR Energy) Leading low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) company HAMR Energy has today (March 3, 2026) announced that its $700-800 million sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility will be located in South Australia after receiving backing from the State Government. -- Leading

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Syzygy Plasmonics Signs Multiple Agreements to Scale Its Offering

by Fayaz Hussain (SAF Investor) Houston-based Syzygy Plasmonics said it has signed agreements with Geo bio gas&carbon, NorthStar Renewable Fuels, Islonias (Biothek) and another producer to develop sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects in Brazil, US, Dominican Republic, Spain, Italy, France, Colombia,

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thyssenkrupp Uhde Selected for Biomass-to-Methanol Technology Integration Study for Nova Sustainable Fuels in Canada

(thyssenkrupp Uhde) Planned capacity: 450,000 metric tons of bio-methanol; Uhde’s high-efficiency PRENFLO gasifier and advanced methanol synthesis technology thyssenkrupp Uhde has been awarded a contract by Halifax-based Nova Sustainable Fuels (NSF) to perform an integration and optimization study for NSF’s biomass-to-methanol project in

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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Nitrogen Flows in Biomass Combustion

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Unlike fossil fuels, which generate thermal NOx from atmospheric nitrogen, biomass combustion emissions primarily originate from chemically bound nitrogen within the fuel. Recent studies indicate that biomass facilities often act as a net sink for reactive

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EPA Sees ‘Chaos’ As Judges Lean Toward Refiners In RFS Waiver Suit

(Insisde EPA) EPA is warning of “chaos” and “apocalyptic” consequences should a federal appellate panel back refiners’ challenge to the agency’s denial of renewable fuel standard (RFS) waivers, arguing that a decision against the agency could upend the RFS program, or

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FuelEU Maritime – A Regulatory and Commercial Update --- March 11, 2026 --- ONLINE

The first FuelEU Maritime reporting period has closed, and vessels are now in the critical verification and compliance phase. By 30 April 2026, the compliance balance must be approved and relevant decisions recorded in the FuelEU database, including voluntary mechanisms

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$9 Million Grant Funds Study of Cactus Pear as Water-Saving Biofuel for the Mountain West

by Kaleb Roedel (KUNR Public Radio) Researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno, have received a $9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to study an unlikely candidate for future fuels: cactus pear. The desert-adapted plant already grows across much of the

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Be8 Takes over Operations at the Alto Araguaia (MT) Plant, Marking Its Sixth Biodiesel Factory in Brazil.

(Be8) Following approval from CADE (Brazil's antitrust authority), Be8 expands its industrial capacity and consolidates approximately 15% market share in the Brazilian biodiesel market. Be8, a renewable energy company, officially took over operations of the Alto Araguaia (MT) biodiesel plant this Tuesday

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Brazil: Be8’s B100 Bio Bunker Fuel Trial Confirms 99.4% Reduction in GHG

(Manifold Times) Be8 concluded a trial using Be8 BeVant®️100% biofuel on cargo vessel “NM João Malmann” with Navegação Aliança. Brazilian renewable energy company Be8 on Monday (2 March) said it has concluded a trial using Be8 BeVant®️100% biofuel on cargo vessel NM João

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CLPe and CNOOC Wrap up Hong Kong’s First STS LNG Bunkering Operation of VLCC

(Manifold Times) CNOOC’s “Haiyang Shiyou 301” delivered 4,700 cubic metres of LNG to “Maran Dione” in around seven hours at the South Cheung Chau Anchorage. -- CLPe, a wholly owned subsidiary of CLP Holdings, on Tuesday (3 March) said it has completed

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Barclays Says Energy Transition Will Add Fuels, Not Replace Them

by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In the United Kingdom, Barclays said in a February 2026 report that the global energy transition is evolving less as a clean break from fossil fuels and more as a vast expansion of the energy system,

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Subject: Green Ammonia Standard for India- Reg

(Government of India Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (Hydrogen Division) ) Subject: Green Ammonia Standard for India- Reg, The Government of India has approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission. For the purpose of the mission and its ensuing policies and programmes,

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From Roadmap to Bankable Projects: Turning the EU Sustainable Transport Investment Plan into Action

(United Nations Environment Program Finance Initiative) In November 2025, the European Commission announced the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP), a roadmap under the EU Clean Industrial Deal to mobilize funding for the decarbonization of the aviation and waterborne transport sectors. The aviation

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BioTreasure Secures €2.5M from SPRIND to Scale Integrated Bio-Chemical Manufacturing Platform

(BioTreasure) BioTreasure Secures €2.5M from SPRIND to Scale Integrated Bio-Chemical Manufacturing Platform -- BioTreasure, backed by SPRIND and leveraging Insempra's industrial biotechnology platform, has advanced to Stage III of SPRIND's Circular Biomanufacturing Challenge, securing €2.5 million to scale its integrated bio-chemical manufacturing

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Why Small Hydrogen Markets Are Likely to Shrink

by Michael Barnard (Clean Technica) Someone recently asked me about small, distributed hydrogen use cases and whether those markets might eventually be served by imported green methanol cracked onsite to produce hydrogen. The idea is not irrational. Hydrogen is difficult to

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Automakers Split over Zero Emission Vehicles Classification

by Sharmistha Mukherjee (Economic Times Auto) A report by NITI Aayog proposing that flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) and compressed biogas (CBG) vehicles be classified as zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) has divided India’s automobile industry. READ MORE Related articles India Auto Firms Clash Over ZEV Definition, Fueling Tech War

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Authorities Tout Biofuel as Global Oil Prices Soar

by Yuthana Praiwan (Bangkok Post) ... Energy authorities are stepping up efforts to expand biofuel usage to reduce reliance on oil imports and safeguard against potential fuel shortages. The move comes as global oil prices surge, driven by the ongoing conflict between the

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Biofuels Plant Gets Key Approval for Carbon Burial Well

by Alton Wallace (The Center Square/New Orleans City Business) KEY TAKEAWAYS: Strategic Biofuels received a draft Class VI well permit for carbon storage tied to its Louisiana Green Fuels project. The wood-fired biofuels plant in Caldwell Parish would capture and store carbon about a mile underground. The facility plans to convert 1.3 million

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RNG Continues to Lead as the Easy-to-Switch Clean Fuel for Multi-Sector Fleets Signing New Agreements with Clean Energy

(Clean Energy) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE), the largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market, has announced a slew of deals with trucking, refuse, and transit fleets nationwide. The agreements span renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling infrastructure and RNG supply,

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European Biodiesel Premiums Fall to 2-Year Lows on Gasoil Rally

by Uzma Gulbahar and Anna Kirillov (S&P Global) UCO market holds amid uncertainty driven by Middle East war; Flat prices relatively stable, premiums adjust to gasoil; RME premiums trade above UCOME levels European biodiesel premiums fell to two-year lows March 3 as underlying gasoil

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Research Paper Shows Biofuels, BECSS Can Play a Role in Mitigating GHG Emissions

by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Two researchers at Imperial College London on March 5 published a paper that identifies three dozen strategies with the highest potential to reduce global carbon emissions. Biofuels and bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS)

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Biofuels Market Update Q2 2026 --- March 26, 2026 --- ONLINE

Get an expert market analysis on shifting US tariff dynamics, RED III implementation, and other critical biofuels topics. Matthew Stone, VP of Business Development and Low-Carbon Fuels, ResourceWise Matthew Stone, founder of Prima Markets and VP of Business Development at ResourceWise, has specialized

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Biofuels Hit a Crossroads as Costs Climb, Policy Lags

by Elise Schafer (Feed & Grain) Rising costs, shifting trade and uncertain policy are reshaping what biofuels mean for U.S. agriculture. -- The biofuels industry that transformed American agriculture over the past two decades now faces a critical inflection point. While ethanol

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Switched On Podcast: Biofuels Cash In on US Tax Credits: Analyst Reaction

(Bloomberg) New guidance on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit has clarified the outlook for US biofuels. The Treasury Department has confirmed that manure-based fuels can earn negative emissions scores, unlocking potential credits of around $7 per gallon for some renewable

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US Sorghum Turns to Ethanol as Exports Slows

by Ryan Koory (Argus Media) Slowing global trade activity, and growing biofuels opportunities have pushed US sorghum growers to pivot towards ethanol as a future driver of demand. Slowing international trade, with some partners "on the sideline" this year combined with a

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D.C. Circuit to Hear RFS Waivers Case Testing ‘Small Refiner’ Definition

(Inside EPA) The Trump EPA’s new policy for issuing compliance waivers for small refineries from renewable fuel standard (RFS) biofuel blending mandates will face its first legal test during March 6 oral arguments in a suit that will focus on how

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March Madness Begins: Cinderellas SunGas and Verso Advance in Their Brackets as the Bioeconomy’s Spring Surge Begins

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... In one bracket, SunGas Renewables is advancing with a technology that turns forestry residues—sawdust, bark, and wood waste—into clean fuels and carbon removal at industrial scale. In the other, Verso Energy is pushing a

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Carbon Capture Impact Launches to Support Carbon Management Advocacy Efforts

(Carbon Capture Coalition/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The following statement may be attributed to Carbon Capture Coalition Executive Director Jessie Stolark. The Carbon Capture Coalition is a collaboration of companies, labor unions, and environmental policy organizations working together to build broad support for