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Canton, South Dakota Issued BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Corn Stover

(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) South Dakota’s First ‘A’ Rating Signals Deep Corn Stover Supply for Biobased Investment in the Sioux Metro region -- Sioux Metro Growth Alliance, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of a

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Carbon Markets Association of India Article 6 Executive Masterclass --- September 28, 2026 --- New Delhi, India

A one-day intensive executive learning programme designed to bridge global carbon market developments with practical implementation. Organised alongside the India SAF Conclave 2026, the Masterclass will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, carbon market experts, financial institutions, project developers, and sustainability

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Funding for Shetland Clean Fuels Hub

(Scottish Government) Scottish Government support for Veri Energy project. -- The development of a clean fuels hub on Shetland will get financial backing from the Scottish Government, Energy Minister Stephen Gethins announced ahead of a visit to Sullom Voe Terminal. Veri Energy will

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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Biogenic CO2 Supply Agreements

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Fermentation off-gas from existing ethanol plants offers the cheapest, highest-purity biogenic CO2 for e-SAF production, yet it is widely treated as waste. Securing this vital feedstock requires resolving carbon title and strictly assigning each ton to

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Hexagon Agility to Supply IVECO BUS CNG Systems Worldwide

(ACT News) • Hexagon Agility will supply CNG fuel systems for IVECO BUS vehicles worldwide under a three-year exclusive agreement. The systems will include lightweight carbon-fiber Type 4 cylinders for natural gas and biomethane transit buses. The agreement builds on a two-decade relationship

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Toyota Signs Agreement to Join Volvo, Daimler Truck Fuel Cell Venture

(ACT News) o Toyota, Volvo Group and Daimler Truck will each hold a one-third interest in cellcentric. o The transaction is expected to close around the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027, pending regulatory approval. o cellcentric will remain

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World's Largest Battery Maker, CATL, Partners with CarbonScape to Accelerate Industrial Scale-Up of Sustainable Bio-Based Graphite Materials

(CarbonScape) CATL and CarbonScape enter a strategic investment and partnership to advance the commercial scale-up and deployment of sustainable bio-based graphite materials for next-generation battery supply chains Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), the world's largest battery manufacturer, has entered into a

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Penn State Researchers Evaluating Biomass-to-Gasoline Startup in Northern Pa.

by Jeff Mulhollem (Pennsylvania State University) Scientists in the College of Agricultural Sciences collaborating with Woodland Biomass Innovations to be sure the startup company is embarking on an ecologically sustainable operation Researchers in the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences are

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Targeting Sustainable Aviation Fuel at a Handful of Major Airports Could Deliver Outsized Climate and Health Benefits, New CATF Analysis Finds

A new report from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) finds that directing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to a small number of high-impact airports, rather than spreading it across the aviation network, could significantly increase the fuel’s climate and public health

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Busan Port to Become a Hub for Zero-Carbon Fuel Beyond LNG... Eco-Friendly Integrated Energy Terminal Included

by Kim Yongu (Asia Business Daily) ... Plans to expand the port's current fuel supply system, which has so far focused on liquefied natural gas (LNG), to include zero-carbon fuels such as ammonia and hydrogen, have now been incorporated into the

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Progress towards Ammonia Bunkering at the Port of Hamburg

by Jacinta Bakker (Ammonia Energy Association) Hamburg Port Authority and MB Energy partner to perform risk and safety analysis -- Government-owned Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and German-based MB Energy (previously Mabanaft Group) have completed a comprehensive risk analysis and developed a safety

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Shanghai Targets 1 Million Tonnes of Low-Carbon Marine Fuel Bunkering

by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, Shanghai plans to establish international marine fuel bunkering, certification and trading centers by 2030 as part of its new five-year development plan for the city’s shipping hub. The program will expand storage and bunkering

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Jishui, the First 2,000-Ton Hydrogen-Powered Ship in China

(Baiyun Current Affairs) Recently, the inaugural ceremony for the "Yuntao No. 1," China's first 2,000-ton hydrogen-powered cargo ship, was held in Zhaoqing City, under the theme "Hydrogen and Carbon Without Boundaries." This ship, jointly developed by Guangdong Yuntao Hydrogen Energy Technology

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TSUNEISHI SOLUTIONS TOKYOBAY Delivers First Methanol Low-flashpoint Fuel Supply System (LFSS) – Supporting the Transition to Alternative Fuels with a Japan-Built LFSS

(TSUNEISHI SOLUTIONS TOKYOBAY) TSUNEISHI SOLUTIONS TOKYOBAY Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter “T-SOL”) delivered the first Low-flashpoint Fuel (MeOH) Supply System (“LFSS”) for medium- and low-speed diesel engines at the end of May 2026. The LFSS received Approval in Principle

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Rotterdam Alternative Fuel Sales Rise 28%

by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In the Netherlands, alternative fuel sales at the Port of Rotterdam rose 28% in the first half of 2026, led by strong growth in bio-LNG, even as total bunker volumes fell 25.1%. Rotterdam also completed its first

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A Successful, Sustainable Catalyst for Ethanol Dehydrogenation

(Brookhaven National Laboratory) Brookhaven researchers and their U.S. and international collaborators crafted a novel, three-metal catalysis approach to convert ethanol to a critical chemical feedstock -- Ethanol is an alcohol used in a huge number of industrial and household applications. When dehydrogenated

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California Refinery Closures Spur Fuel Plan Debate

by Denise Cathey (Argus Media) California officials face mounting pressure to maintain fuel reliability as planned refinery closures tighten supplies and increase reliance on imports, even as the state pursues its climate and transportation electrification goals. The California Air Resources Board (CARB)

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Notice of Public Hearing to Consider Proposed Amendments to the California Reformulated Gasoline Regulations for E15 --- September 24, 2026 --- Sacramento, CA and ONLINE

(California Air Resources Board) The California Air Resources Board (CARB or Board) will conduct a public hearing at the date and time noted below to consider approving for adoption Proposed Amendments to the California Reformulated Gasoline Regulations (CaRFG regulations) that

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EPA Weighs RFS Deadline Extension Amid High Renewable Credit Costs, Sources Say

by Jarrett Renshaw and Siddharth Cavale (Reuters) EPA weighs extending Sept. 1 biofuel compliance deadline as refiners face high costs and market uncertainty; Delay could give refiners relief from high RIN prices and more time to plan compliance strategies; Extension could allow EPA

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Biofuels for Decarbonization of Land Transport – Industry Hearing --- September 8-10, 2026 --- Campinas (SP), Brazil

The traditional SAE BRASIL Symposium on Renewable Fuels has evolved and is now called Biofuels for Decarbonization of Land Transport – Industry Hearing , a strategic international meeting dedicated to the future of sustainable biofuels, low-carbon mobility, and the decarbonization

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Washington Has the Manure but Not the Market

(BioCycle Magazine) A new Energy Vision report finds that Washington dairy farmers want to build anaerobic digesters, developers want to finance them, and a decade of policy instability has stopped nearly all of it from happening. Washington State is a top ten

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EPA Commits to Ruling on Remanded SRE Petitions by Aug. 3

by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) In a court filing made July 28, the U.S. EPA announced it will issue a decision on two Renewable Fuel Standard compliance year 2024 small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions filed by Alon Refining and HF Sinclair

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Velocys Announces Product Roadmap to Expand Microchannel FT into Larger, More Cost-Competitive SAF Plants

(Velocys/Biodiesel Magazine) Velocys, a leading Fischer-Tropsch technology provider for sustainable fuels, on July 14 announced the first stage of a product roadmap designed to extend superior microchannel reactor performance to larger, more cost-competitive sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects. The first step

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Climate Data Is in Danger. Rebecca Lindsey and Climate.us Are Saving It.

by Megan Davies and Daniel Bresette (Environmental and Energy Study Institute) • The shutdown of Climate.gov has created new barriers to accessing widely-trusted climate science and data crucial to informing the public on how climate systems work. Climate.us—a nonprofit, independent online data platform—aims

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R3VTech Wins Award for Process to Covert Glycerin into Solketal at Biodiesel Plants

(Loughborough University/Biobased Diesel Daily) Loughborough University spin-out R3VTech has won runner up in the environment category at the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Emerging Technologies Competition 2026, recognizing the company as one of the U.K.’s most promising chemistry-led innovators tackling environmental challenges. The

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A Pathway to Support the Expected Demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

by William Strauss and Laurenz Schmidt (FutureMetrics/Canadian Biomass) For companies developing gasification plus Fischer-Tropsch systems using torrefied pellets, the long-term outlook is favourable FutureMetrics has released a white paper discussing the growing demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and introducing a new

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How Advanced Pretreatment Unlocks Value from Challenging Waste Feedstocks

(Rieckermann/Biobased Diesel Daily) As demand for renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) continues to grow, the ability to process complex waste-based feedstocks into consistent, refinery-ready inputs is becoming a decisive factor in scaling sustainable fuel production. At North Sea Port in Ghent, Belgium,

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CALL FOR SPEAKERS GreenBiz 2027 --- February 23-25, 2027 --- San Diego, CA DEADLINE September 11, 2026

GreenBiz 27 is the premier annual event for sustainable business leaders, convening the brightest minds driving change across industries. Together, we’ll explore scalable solutions, tackle systemic challenges, and accelerate the transition to a just and climate-positive economy. Eight tracks form the

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EPA Regulatory Silence on 2028 Biofuel Targets Risks Future Market Instability

by Evelyn Olson (OPIS Insight) The Trump Administration’s Unified Agenda, released on July 3, conspicuously omits the 2028 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volume requirements (Set 3) from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2026 rulemaking agenda. The Unified Agenda is the government’s

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Frontier Infrastructure Holdings & Carbonfuture Announce Largest Ethanol BECCS Carbon Removal Partnership Agreement to Date

(Frontier Infrastructure Holdings /PR Newswire) Multi-year commercial agreement advances Frontier's CO₂-by-rail platform, with first removal delivery expected in Q4 2027 Frontier Infrastructure Holdings ("Frontier"), a leading developer of low-carbon infrastructure across the Mountain West and Texas, and Carbonfuture, the leading facilitator of

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SOWISE+ Project to Demonstrate Urban Waste Biorefinery at Industrial Scale

(Muser Press) Turning urban waste into high-value bio-based materials through an industrial-scale biorefinery Summary: Urban biowaste and post-consumer absorbent hygiene products will provide the raw materials for SOWISE+, a five-year European project that will demonstrate a first-of-its-kind multipurpose biorefinery at Technology Readiness Level

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Potato Juice to Supply Bio-based Fatty Acids for European Industry

(Muser Press) PACE will retrofit part of a Dutch processing facility to demonstrate industrial production from an underused side-stream -- Potato juice from the potato processing industry will serve as feedstock for chemical production through the Potato Juice to Fatty Acids for

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ANP Opens Public Consultation on the Review of Waterborne Fuel Specifications and the Facilitation of Biofuel Use in Maritime Transport Public Comments DEADLINE September 10, 2026; Public Hearing September 23, 2026

by Tiago do Monte Macedo, Juliana Senna, and Gabrielle Medeiros (Mayer/Brown) On July 27, 2026, Brazil’s National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (“ANP”) published Public Consultation and Hearing Notice No. 15/2026, for the review of ANP Resolution No. 903/2022, which establishes the specifications

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Growth Energy Applauds Progress on E15 Approval in California Public Comment DEADLINE September 14, 2026

(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, applauded the California Air Resources Board (CARB) today for proposing regulations required to fully implement the state legislature’s approval of E15, a fuel made with 15% American ethanol that can be

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Commission Approves €103 Million Dutch State Aid Scheme to Accelerate Greening of Maritime Fleet

(European Commission Daily News 27/07/2026 scroll down) The European Commission has approved a €103 million State aid scheme by the Netherlands to accelerate the greening of the Dutch maritime fleet. The scheme will support the purchase of new clean and

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Puro.earth Certifies World's First Permanent Carbon Removal from Biogas Production, Developed by Inherit Carbon Solutions

(Puro.earth/NASDAQ) World's first validated and verified CORCs from biogas-based BECCS, delivered by Inherit, HoopCO2 and Northern Lights JV from the VEAS wastewater treatment plant in Norway; More than 700 CORCs issued for the project's first four months of operation; Marks Puro.earth's first certification

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Biofuels: Santa Fe Group Expands Biodiesel Production towards River and Maritime Navigation

(ECOS 365) Through its plants located in Puerto General San Martín and Roldán, Essential Energy Holding seeks to lead the decarbonization of transport on the waterway, reducing the environmental impact and anticipating global regulatory requirements Essential Energy Holding ventures into the production

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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to ATJ and HEFA Cost Parity

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) sustainable aviation fuel can achieve cost parity with HEFA, but only through a specific stacking architecture, not as a general pathway property. To cross the cost threshold, developers must rigorously stack certified low-carbon intensity

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Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits and Braskem Announce Bio-Acetone as a Coproduction Opportunity in Ethanol Facilities

(Lallemand/Buisness Wire) Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits' innovative yeast with Braskem's bolt-on separation technology and market development enable the production of a renewable, high-value coproduct that has consistent market demand. Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits (LBDS), a global leader in yeast, enzymes,

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Biogas Outlook Is Bright with Marine Fuel, 45Z, Roeslein Says

by Kim Chipman (Agri-Pulse) Biogas is having a moment, with potentially hundreds of millions of dollars set to be unleashed with finalization of 45Z. An even bigger opportunity though is marine fuel, Roeslein Renewables says. READ MORE Related articles Biogas Market to Reach

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U.S. Biofuel Boom: What’s Driving Record Soybean Crush, and Will It Fuel Higher Prices?

by Tyne Morgan (AgWeb) Data shows soybean crush and renewable diesel output are hitting all-time highs, driven by strong domestic biofuel policy, while new U.S. tariffs on Brazilian tallow add fresh demand in the biofuel feedstock market. ... According to Susan Stroud, founder

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Webinar Series 1: India’s CBG Moment: Market Outlook, Policy Signals & Investment Readiness --- September 10, 2026 --- ONLINE

WBA Connect+ webinar series, bringing together industry experts to discuss opportunities in one of the world's fastest-growing biogas markets. The World Biogas Association (WBA) invites you to an exclusive online discussion exploring the key drivers shaping India's compressed biogas (CBG) sector,

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KBR Selected by Power2X as Project Management Consultant for Its eFuels Project in Rotterdam

(KBR) KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced it has been awarded the Project Management Consultant (PMC) contract by Power2X for its eFuels project in Rotterdam. The project marks a significant step toward reducing Europe’s reliance on fossil jet fuel. It will be one

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Delta Joins Minnesota Leaders to Celebrate Opening of New SAF Blending Facility Serving MSP

(Delta Air Lines) Delta joined Minnesota leaders to celebrate a new SAF blending facility that will help expand access to sustainable aviation fuel at MSP, Delta's second-largest hub. -- Delta Air Lines joined Minnesota SAF Hub partners, along with federal and state

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Neste Supports the Tara Ocean Foundation’s First-Ever 18-Month Drift Expedition to the Central Arctic Ocean

(Neste) The Tara Ocean Foundation, a French foundation dedicated to ocean conservation, will embark on the Tara Polaris 1 scientific expedition to the Arctic to continue its work of monitoring climate change and researching its impact on the ocean. The Tara

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US EPA Approves Chevron Facility-Specific Fuel Pathway for CoverCress Oil under RFS

by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Chevron received its facility-specific pathway approval for CoverCress oil in mid-July from the U.S. EPA under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard program. CoverCress, a modified version of field pennycress, is a rotational cash crop that combines

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Advait Greenergy Demonstrates 5MW Alkaline Electrolyser Under Industrial Operating Conditions

(Fuel Cells Works) -- Advait Greenergy and Jiangsu Guofu Hydrogen Energy Equipment have completed a live factory acceptance test of a pressurised alkaline electrolyser rated at 1,000Nm³ of hydrogen per hour, equivalent to approximately 5MW. -- The demonstration verified operating functions

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Renfe Promotes the Use of Renewable Fuels in Non-Electrified Services

(Renfe) -- Renfe and Repsol have successfully completed a trial of the use of renewable fuel HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) on the Costa Verde tourist train. -- HVO represents an alternative to conventional diesel and a solution compatible with the existing fleet that

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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to 45Z Monetization

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Transferable 45Z credits reshape bioeconomy monetization, but they are not cash. Because they require buyers, complex diligence, and recapture indemnities, 45Z trades at a 5 to 11 percent discount. Defaulting to legacy solar or wind tax-equity

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UK Startup ZeAero% Launches Liquid-Hydrogen Caravan Conversion

by Grahan Warwick (Aviation Week) The planned ZERA-Lite modified Caravan uses liquid hydrogen and fuel cells for zero-emission propulsion. -- UK startup Zero Emissions Aerospace (ZeAero%) has unveiled plans to retrofit the Cessna Caravan with a liquid hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system

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The Tweenager: 19 years of Biofuels Digest

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... (I)t struck me that the bioeconomy has reached much the same age. It has stopped asking childhood questions and begun wrestling with adult ones. I found myself back, in memory, on September 25, 2008, leaning

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CARB Refines Corporate GHG Reporting Program in Latest Public Workshop

(Bracewell) The California Air Resources Board (CARB) held another public workshop on SB 253 on July 21[1] providing updates on the fast-approaching initial reporting requirements for Scope 1 and 2 emissions that take effect this November. Additionally, as previewed in a

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BNDES Approves BRL150m Cerradinho Biofuels Credit

(TXF News) BNDES approved BRL150 million ($29 million) in credit operations for Grupo Cerradinho to fund innovation and biofuels expansion. The financing will support technological innovation, industrial modernisation and expanded biofuels production at the group's units in Chapadao do Ceu, southwest... Related

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India Won The Race to E20. But Did It Get The Transition Right? The Next Challenge for India’s Ethanol Revolution Isn’t Producing More Fuel

(Inventiva) India's ethanol blending programme has been hailed as one of the country's biggest energy success stories. It helped cut crude oil imports, boosted farmer incomes and transformed India's fuel economy. But the race to E20 has also exposed deeper questions

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DHL Express Secures SAF Supply from Moeve at Madrid Airport

(Moeve) Signs agreement to purchase approximately 6,000 metric tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Moeve, covering around 50% of DHL Express’ annual fuel consumption at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD); One-year agreement running from July 2026 to June 2027 supports

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Racetrack Used as Laboratory for Next-Generation Biofuels

by Raymond Gregory Tribdino (Manila Times) CLARK FREEPORT — While Iñigo Inton and Red Mendoza were dominating almost all classes and other drivers were battling for podium finishes at the 2026 Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup, engineers were focused on a

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Enilive Signs Agreement with Prax to Acquire 320 Fueling Stations in Europe

(Eni/Biobased Diesel Daily) Enilive, through its subsidiary Enilive Deutschland GmbH, and Prax Ltd. have signed a binding agreement regarding the acquisition of 100 percent of OIL! Tankstellen GmbH, a company operating in the mobility retail business in Germany, Denmark, Austria and

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Congressman McCormick Introduces Bill to Strengthen America’s Biotechnology Leadership

(Office of Congressman Rich McCormick (R-GA-07) Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07) introduced the Biotechnology Diplomacy Leadership Act, legislation to strengthen America's global leadership in biotechnology by establishing a dedicated biotechnology lead in the U.S. Department of State. As biotechnology rapidly emerges as a

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B.C. Biofuel Use Reaches New Milestones, Demonstrating Economic Value of Low-Carbon Fuels

(Advanced Biofuels Canada) B.C. Reaches Nearly 4% Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Exceeding 2030 Requirement Five Years Early -- New data from British Columbia's Low Carbon Fuel Standard show that biofuels continue to deliver significant economic and climate value in the province, with renewable

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ABFC Welcomes Canada’s Sustainable Aviation Fuels Blueprint, Calls for Clear Policy to Build Domestic Market

(Advanced Biofuels Canada) Report recognizes sustainable aviation fuel as a strategic economic opportunity and the need for stable, long-term policy — Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) welcomes the release of the Government of Canada's Sustainable Aviation Fuels Blueprint for Canada. The Blueprint identifies

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France Selects Three Electrolytic Hydrogen Projects for €778m in 15-Year Subsidies

by Charlie Curie (Gasworld) The French government has selected three electrolytic hydrogen projects for €778m ($887m) in subsidies. Selected after a call for tenders in December 2025, the winners will receive per kilogramme subsides over 15 years, as part of the government’s

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Tracking a Flight Path to a Green Aviation Future

(Adelaide University/NewsWise) An Adelaide University-led study has mapped out a route to advance the commercial aviation industry towards a net-zero emissions future, powered by green hydrogen. Aviation is one of the fastest growing producers of greenhouse gas emissions, generating around 14% of

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Crapo Introduces Bill to End Costly CAFE Standards, Restore Consumer Choice in Auto Market

(Office of Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID)) Says CAFE standards have exceeded congressional intent, imposed costly, unnecessary mandates -- U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and five Senate colleagues introduced the Restoring Affordability in Automobile Manufacturing (RAAM) Act, which would eliminate Corporate Average Fuel

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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Standards Harmonization Fatigue

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The bioeconomy is overwhelmed by overlapping standards, creating severe compliance fatigue that threatens market integrity. Operators face conflicting definitions and redundant audit requirements without clear hierarchy. This saturation forces rational “selective compliance,” where operators prioritize easier

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Advanced Biofuels USA at Energypath “Powering America’s Next 250 Years” Practical, Timely Boot Camp and Conference

by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The Sustainable Energy Fund (SEF) Energypath week should be a model followed by states, countries and regions around the world. Comprised of 3 days of “Boot Camp” hands-on training and education about various types of

July 26, 2026 Read Full Article

Switchgrass Field Day --- August 4, 2026 --- Doylestown, PA

Discover the potential of switchgrass and other warm-season grasses as profitable and sustainable crops for your operation. Join farmers and agricultural specialists to learn about field preparation, crop establishment, and harvesting practices that support successful production. During this afternoon program,

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HF Sinclair Sues EPA over Biofuel Exemption Delays

by Elizabeth Elkin (Bloomberg News/Transport Topics) Energy company says EPA has delayed decisions on refinery exemptions from blending mandates -- HF Sinclair Corp. is suing the Environmental Protection Agency for continuing to delay a decision on exemptions from mandates requiring refiners to blend

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CO2 Capture, Storage & Reuse 2027 --- May 19-20, 2027 --- Copenhagen, Denmark

In 2026 and 2027, Europe’s carbon capture and storage market is entering a crucial delivery phase. Major projects are moving towards operation, while investment in CO2 transport networks, storage sites and cross-border infrastructure continues to grow. New industrial clusters and

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Maryland Department of Environment Is Collecting Feedback on the Four development webinars for Maryland’s Clean Heat Standard DEADLINE July 31, 2026

(Maryland Department of Environment) July 24, 2026 As a reminder, the Maryland Department of Environment is collecting feedback on the four development webinars for Maryland’s Clean Heat Standard (CHS) until July 31. The recordings and feedback forms for each can be found

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What the UCO Market Reveals about Crude Tall Oil Demand

(ResourceWise) At first glance, crude tall oil (CTO) and used cooking oil (UCO) have very little in common. One is generated during the kraft pulping process as a byproduct of processing pine trees. The other comes from restaurants, food processors, and commercial

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XCF Global and Continual Renewable Ventures Sign Agreement to Expand New Rise ANZ Renewable Fuels Platform in Australia

(Voice of Alexandria/Access Newswire) • Agreement builds on prior planning and technical alignment to establish a more structured development framework for proposed renewable fuels production in Australia New Rise ANZ platform is intended to support proposed SAF and renewable diesel development in

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Flogas and College Group Announce Major Green Gas Deal to Decarbonise Irish Transport

(Flogas) • 26 GWh biomethane deal part of Flogas’ GPA strategy to scale indigenous renewable gas across island of Ireland The collaboration is expected to deliver annual carbon savings of approximately 6,637 tonnes of CO₂, supporting decarbonisation of the transport sector College Group’s Co.

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US Grains Council Promotes Corn Ethanol as SAF Feedstock in Southeast Asia

(ChiniMandi) The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) has stepped up efforts to position U.S. corn ethanol as a key feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), leading a delegation of government officials from Indonesia and Vietnam to the MyAERO Sustainable Aviation

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From the Field to the Open Sea

(National Corn Growers Association) Maritime fuel could increase corn demand by 3 billion bushels A record corn crop like 2025’s 17 billion bushels – valued at $70.1 billion – is something to be proud of. But it also raises an important question:

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Forget E20, This Carmaker Has Been E25-Ready Since January 2026

by Saumya Shubham Jha (Auto Today) Mercedes-Benz India has revealed that every petrol-powered car sold since January 2026 is E25-compatible, putting the luxury carmaker ahead of India's evolving ethanol roadmap and future fuel regulations. As India continues to debate the future of

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Brazil Federal Prosecutors Move to Block Ethanol Blend Increase in Gasoline

by Oliver Griffin (Reuters) Brazil's Federal Prosecution Service (MPF) has launched a lawsuit against the federal government to suspend an increase to the mix of ethanol ‌blended in gasoline to 32% — from 30% currently — known more widely as E32. Early

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Annual Reports Reveal Shipping Companies' Biofuel Consumption

by Konica Bhatt (Engine) Several shipping companies reported using biofuels across their fleets in 2025, with B100 emerging as the most commonly disclosed grade alongside blends such as B6, B24 and B30. Bermuda-based tanker owner Teekay Tankers used biofuels on selected voyages

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UK Export Finance Backs Sustainable Fuel to Drive Growth and Cut Emissions

(UK Export Finance and The Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds MP) UKEF announces measures at the Farnborough International Airshow this week to drive growth and decarbonisation across the aerospace sector. More UK-based sustainable aviation fuel production could be considered for UKEF financing

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Congressman Bentz, Thompson, Merkley, Hyde-Smith Introduce "Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026"

(Office of Congressman Cliff Bentz (R-OR 2nd)) Congressman Cliff Bentz (R-OR) and Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-MS) joined Senators Merkley (D-OR), and Hyde-Smith (R-MS) in introducing the “Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026”. This bipartisan legislation intends to expand the definition

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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Methane MRV in RNG

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A renewable natural gas project’s carbon credit value heavily depends on credible methane measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV). The financial viability of deeply negative carbon intensity scores hinges on contested avoided-methane baselines and the complex reconciliation

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Two Countries Control 80% of the World’s Ethanol. Can India Break the Monopoly?

by Kriti Barua (Jagran Josh) The United States and Brazil dominate the global ethanol market, controlling 80% of production. While India faces domestic feedstock and pricing challenges due to this monopoly, it aims to break the monopoly by investing in advanced, non-food

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Catalyzing Companies into Motion: BioBTX, Catalyxx, Honeywell Make Impressive Moves

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Steam didn’t defeat the wind. It defeated having to wait for it. For the first time, ocean commerce could begin replacing forecasts with schedules. Ships could advertise departure dates. Merchants could coordinate deliveries. Ports could prepare

July 24, 2026 Read Full Article

The Rise and Fall of the Amazon Soy Moratorium

by Lisa Rausch, Tiago N. P. Reis, Cristiane Mazzetti, Marcos Barrozo, Marin Skidmore, and Holly K. Gibbs (Science) The Amazon Soy Moratorium (ASM) is a voluntary multisectoral zero-deforestation pact, in which soy traders agreed to not source or finance soy on Amazon

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AI in Scientific Publishing: Slower, Worse, and More Expensive

by H. Holden Thorp (Science) ... Rigorous human checking of AI-generated research papers is creating bottlenecks as publishers strive to maintain the integrity of the scientific record. The challenge is requiring even more human effort, making the whole endeavor slower and more

July 24, 2026 Read Full Article

Tougher Norms for Passenger Vehicles to Come into Effect from April 2027 Public Comment DEADLINE August 6, 2026

by Nandhini (News Today) The government has proposed tighter fuel efficiency standards for passenger vehicles under the third phase of the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) regulations, including stricter carbon dioxide emission targets, incentives for cleaner technologies, and a market-based compliance

July 24, 2026 Read Full Article

From Cogeneration to Liquefied Biomethane: How Ukrainian Farmers Are Building Their Own Energy Independence and Entering EU Markets

(UABIO) On June 19, at the “Parkovy” Exhibition and Convention Center, as part of the major international agricultural event Agro Ukraine Week, speakers from UABIO also participated in the specialized “Bioenergy Conference” event held as part of Agro Energy Day. This separate

July 23, 2026 Read Full Article

Indian Court Orders Maruti to Replace Car in First E20 Fuel Damage Ruling

by Arpan Chaturvedi and Aditi Shah (Reuters) Court ruling a first on fuel blending concerns; Maruti previously denied any E20 impact on older vehicles; Court asks company to replace the car and pay compensation; Maruti has the option to appeal consumer court ruling In a

July 23, 2026 Read Full Article

Govt Exploring Sargassum-to-Biofuel Opportunities – Straughn

by Lourianne Graham and Hiltonia Mariate (Barbados Today) The government is working with international development partners to help finance private sector initiatives that convert sargassum into commercially viable products, while examining how its fleet could use the biofuel, Minister of Finance

July 23, 2026 Read Full Article

India’s Ethanol Policy Emerges as a Global Biofuel Model: GEMA

(Chemical Industry Digest) India’s rapid progress in ethanol blending is emerging as a global benchmark for countries seeking to enhance energy security through renewable fuels. According to the Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association (GEMA), India’s policy-driven approach to ethanol production and blending

July 23, 2026 Read Full Article

ACT News Talks Tech: Volvo’s Mehdi Ferhan on Diesel, Electric and Hydrogen Powertrains

(ACT News) • Volvo’s new EPA 2027-compliant engine combines lower emissions with improvements in power and fuel efficiency. Diesel remains an important part of Volvo’s strategy, particularly as fleets continue to focus on affordability, uptime, and total cost of ownership. Battery-electric, hydrogen combustion,

July 23, 2026 Read Full Article

E-Methanol Made from Corn - Fueling Tomorrow’s Races

by Jeff Bonar* (CapCO₂ Solutions for Advanced Biofuels USA) The Midwest has a unique opportunity for methanol made from corn to be powering tomorrow’s races from sprint tracks to drag strips. Methanol is already fueling racecars, why not produce it

July 23, 2026 Read Full Article

Optimizing CKF Conversion

by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Valerie García-Negrón, a research chemical engineer with the Sustainable Biofuels and Coproducts Research Unit run by the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, has a key message for dry-grind ethanol producers. “Although the dry-grind process is mature,

July 23, 2026 Read Full Article

Year-Round Ethanol Push Collides with Senate’s Crowded Calendar

by Rachel Schilke, Elizabeth Elkin and Rachel Umansky-Castro (Bloomberg Government) A bill to expand sales of higher ethanol-blended gasoline got a legislative boost this spring, but disagreements between the House and Senate, as well as a crowded calendar, may slow its progress. Allowing year-round sales

July 23, 2026 Read Full Article

INERATEC and Zeopore Accelerate Next-Generation Hydrocracking for CO₂-Neutral Fuels and Chemicals

(INERATEC) INERATEC and Zeopore announce a successful technology collaboration driving a more efficient and economically competitive production of CO₂-neutral e-Fuels and e-Chemicals. At the center of the collaboration is INERATEC’s newly developed hydrocracking process, designed to upgrade Fischer-Tropsch waxes from Power-to-Liquid production

July 23, 2026 Read Full Article

Electyrolyzer Experiment Designated Ready-to-Fly by NASA

(Southwest Research Institute/The Gist/Phys.Org) A Southwest Research Institute and University of Texas at San Antonio experiment has passed a critical NASA review, designating it ready for parabolic flight testing. The two institutions will evaluate the performance of a patent-pending electrolyzer, the

July 23, 2026 Read Full Article

The Langhua Shipbuilding Project Is Expected to Commence Production in September

(Yangzhong City Media Convergence Center (Google translation)) Recently, Jiangsu Langhua Marine Equipment Co., Ltd.'s marine oil-to-ammonia engine series production and manufacturing project has entered the exterior wall decoration and equipment commissioning stage, and is expected to be officially put into production

July 23, 2026 Read Full Article

ABS Grants AIP for Nuclear-Powered 15K TEU Containership Developed with KRISO and KAERI

(ABS) ABS has awarded approval in principle (AIP) for a concept design for a nuclear-powered 15,000 TEU containership developed in collaboration with the Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering (KRISO) and the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI). Equipped with

July 23, 2026 Read Full Article

Long Beach Becomes First US Seaport to Formalise Maritime Nuclear Pact with MARAD

(Port News) The Port of Long Beach has become the first US seaport to formalise a partnership with the US Maritime Administration to advance small modular reactor technology for commercial vessels, ports and other maritime assets, according to the Port of

July 23, 2026 Read Full Article

EU ETS Overhaul Would Boost Support for Cleaner Ship Fuels

by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Brussels, the European Commission proposed revising the EU Emissions Trading System to provide shipping companies with more direct support for sustainable marine fuels and zero-emission propulsion. The plan would reserve 110 million allowances from as early

July 23, 2026 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to ISO 14064 and Corporate Carbon Claims

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Corporate buyers rely on ISO 14064 to verify sustainable fuel commitments, but deployment-era complexities are fracturing consistency. Divergent interpretations of novel claims, biogenic accounting, and decoupled attributes often lead to qualified assurance opinions, undermining buyer confidence.

July 23, 2026 Read Full Article

California Biofuel Refinery Workers Say Understaffing and Fatigue Threaten Their Safety and the Community

by Liza Gross (Inside Climate News) After a catastrophic fire at a Bay Area renewable fuel refinery nearly killed a worker, his union colleagues fought for stronger protections. Now they’re locked out. -- Shortly after midnight on Nov. 19, 2023, while a

July 23, 2026 Read Full Article

Household Waste Is Transformed into Green Fuel; the Entire Chain of Green Methanol Production, Storage, and Processing in Shanghai Has Been Established.

(Wenhui Daily/Shanghai Municipal Office for Port Services) In the early hours of July 17th, the methanol bunkering vessel "Haigang Zhiyuan," owned by Shanghai International Port Group Energy Co., Ltd., successfully completed a simultaneous "ship-to-ship" bunkering operation of over 2,800 tons of

July 23, 2026 Read Full Article

Commencement of Bio-Marine Fuel (B30 VLSFO) Supply, Full-scale Response to Low-Carbon Shipping Fuel Market

(S-Oil (Google translation)) Establishment of an operational system in the Ulsan region covering everything from raw material procurement to blending and supply -- Expanding the low-carbon fuel portfolio to respond to international environmental regulations and customer demand for carbon reduction S-OIL (CEO: Anwar

July 23, 2026 Read Full Article

Repsol and Maersk Complete the First Bioethanol Bunkering Operation in the Port of Barcelona

(Port of Barcelona) The operation was carried out under commercial conditions following a loading and unloading operation on a Maersk container vessel, demonstrating the readiness of the infrastructure, logistics, and operational capabilities required to support this type of fuel supply. The bunker

July 23, 2026 Read Full Article

Can Biodiesel Be Used in Generators?

by Shane O'Neill (Slash Gear) ... B5 and B20, for instance, blend traditional diesel with 5% and between 6 to 20% biodiesel, respectively. These low ratios generally make them safe for unmodified diesel engines. More concentrated biodiesel, however, like B100, should