(Tata Consulting Engineers) This project marked the commissioning of India’s first integrated bioethanol refinery in Odisha. The facility combines first-generation and second-generation technologies to produce ethanol from broken rice grains and agricultural residues such as paddy and wheat straw. With a
Are Flex-Fuel Vehicles Making a Comeback?
by Larry Lee (Brownfield Ag News) Ethanol leaders are focused on bringing nationwide E15 to consumers, but the E85 blend is starting to get more attention. Troy Bredenkamp with the Renewable Fuels Association tells Brownfield that nationwide E15 has the potential to
March 04, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Delays 2025 Deadline for Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program
(Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Feb. 27 issued a final rule delaying the 2025 reporting deadline for its Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) from March 31, 2026, to Oct. 30, 2026. The agency continues to consider repeal of the
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Biofuels M&A: 2025 Review & Outlook
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Editor’s Note: For quite a number of years, we have been pleased to collaborate with our friends at Ocean Park Advisors to bring you an annual report for Biofuels Mergers and Acquisition activity during the year
March 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Malaysia: Pioneering Advanced Biomass and Biofuel Solutions
(Open Gov Asia) Malaysia is strengthening its position in the development of smart, low-carbon technologies through research and innovation focused on biomass, biofuels, and advanced carbon management systems. Recent collaboration among universities and research institutions highlights the country’s growing emphasis on converting biological
March 04, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council, Members Meet with Stakeholders in Panama to Discuss Biofuels’ Role in Maritime Shipping
(Grain Journal) Earlier this month, the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) conducted a maritime fuels mission in Panama with a delegation of ethanol industry leaders and USGBC members including Hagan Rose of Eco-Energy, Doug Berven of POET and Mark Heckman
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuel Expectations Building in Oilseed Sector
by Barry Coleman (Northern Canola Growers Association/Farm & Ranch Guide) The bullish strength of oilseed markets recently is tied to the efforts of biofuel supporters on both sides of the border seeking to grow the industry and the expectation that
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
West Oahu Refinery to Produce Plant-Based Biofuels
(Star Advertiser) Par Hawaii Refining LLC, a more than 50-year-old petroleum refinery in James Campbell Industrial Park, says this month it will start up the largest renewable fuel production facility in Hawaii. READ MORE
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
European Renewable Ethanol Producers Oppose Provisional Application of the EU-Mercosur Agreement
(ePURE) The European Commission’s decision to circumvent the democratic process by provisionally applying the EU-Mercosur trade agreement is yet another sign that the deal is a bad one for Europe – especially for the strategically important EU renewable ethanol industry and
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Farm to Fuel: ICAR–IIMR’s Sugarcane + Maize Intercropping Model for Sustainable Ethanol Supply
(Indian Council of Agricultural Research) Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) is one of India’s most important commercial crops, grown across 5.4 million hectares, with Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu leading in production. Traditionally cultivated as a monocrop, sugarcane provides income to farmers
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Swindon Vehicles to Soon Run on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil
by Michael Ribbeck (Swindon Advertiser) Hundreds of council vehicles will soon be running on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). Swindon Borough Council will introduce HVO across its fleet starting next month, aiming to cut carbon dioxide emissions by up to 90 per cent. The
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
UN Carbon Market Approves First‑Ever Issuance of Credits under the Paris Agreement
(United National Climate Change) A UN Body has approved the first credits to be issued under the UN carbon market established by the Paris Agreement. The approved activity is a clean‑cooking project in Myanmar, which distributes efficient cookstoves that reduce harmful household air pollution and lessen pressure on local forests. UN
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Clariant Zeolites Partners with Vertimass to Scale-up Innovative CADO Biofuels Technology
(Vertimass) Clariant’s zeolite expertise aims to accelerate commercialization of Vertimass’s biobased alcohol to liquid fuel conversion technology; Partnership targets scaling up zeolite catalysts for commercial biofuel production; Collaboration combines Vertimass’ innovative process with Clariant’s 60+ years of zeolite development expertise Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Co-Chairs Houlahan, Bice Announce First BIOTech Caucus Legislative Endorsements
(U.S. Representative Chrissie Houlahan (D-PA 6th)) Caucus Reaches 50 Members, Reflecting Growing Bipartisan Momentum -- Today, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Stephanie Bice (R-OK), Co-Chairs and Co-Founders of the BIOTech Caucus, announced the Caucus’s first-ever slate of formally endorsed legislation. This milestone advances the Caucus’s
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Greta Rocket Engine Completes First Test Campaign
(European Space Agency) • New European rocket engine Greta has completed a hot-fire test campaign, demonstrating stable operations, shutdowns and multiple restarts on a mobile test stand developed by ArianeGroup for the European Space Agency at ArianeGroup's Trauen site in Germany. Greta runs
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to the Atlantic Biomass Dual Pathway System
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Atlantic Biomass has unveiled an integrated Dual Pathway system that simultaneously produces ethanol-derived and syngas-derived Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from non-food biomass. By combining simultaneous ball milling and enzyme hydrolysis, the technology eliminates expensive pretreatment steps.
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Forest Biomass in the United States: What Scales and What Doesn’t
by Alexander A. Koukoulas (A2K Consultants/Biofuels Digest) Forest biomass has long been positioned as a cornerstone of the U.S. bioeconomy. The logic is compelling: abundant working forests, a mature forest products industry, deep technical expertise, and increasing pressure to decarbonize materials, fuels,
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
The $15 Billion Biotech Reset: Inside Washington’s Plan to Scale American Biology before China Does
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Three years ago, Congress created the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology with a blunt mandate: determine whether the United States is positioned to lead the next industrial revolution — and what to do if
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Group Calls for Year-Round E15 to Ease Wartime Oil Price Spike
(Inside EPA) The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) is urging Congress to quickly enact an authorization for year-round use of 15 percent ethanol fuel (E15) to ease consumer fuel prices, amid a surge in oil prices resulting from the outbreak of war
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Opinion Ethanol Blending a Strategic Asset Zim Must Promote
(ZimEye) As the SADC Sustainable Energy Week unfolds in Victoria Falls, bringing together regional policymakers, investors and energy leaders, Zimbabwe stands in a unique and credible position. More than a participant in the regional energy transition conversation, Zimbabwe is already a proven
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Need Policy Certainty - And Fair Returns for Growers
by Owen Menkens (Queensland Country Life) At the recent State Government inquiry into a sugarcane-backed biofuels industry in Queensland, growers had the final word. ... Our message was straightforward. If a biofuels industry is to expand, growers must share fairly and significantly in
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
How Leading Container Ports Deliver Resilience and Future Growth
(DNV) With maritime transport continuing to underpin global trade, ports are entering a period of rapid transformation. A recent report by DNV and Menon Economics highlights the profound developments under way at key ports and examines forward-thinking strategies to secure long-term
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
CALL FOR SPEAKERS 2026 North American SAF Conference & Expo --- August 25-27, 2026 --- Tacoma, WA DEADLINE April 30, 2026
SAF Magazine, in collaboration with the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI), has announced the dates for the 2026 North American SAF Conference & Expo. Taking place Aug. 25-27, in Tacoma, Washington, at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center, the North
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
2026 North American SAF Conference & Expo --- August 25-27, 2026 --- Tacoma, WA
SAF Magazine, in collaboration with the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI), has announced the dates for the 2026 North American SAF Conference & Expo. Taking place Aug. 25-27, in Tacoma, Washington, at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center, the North
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
The Future of Worldwide Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Demand: Different Transatlantic Government Policies Make Pathways to Net-Zero Aviation Difficult
by Michael Croudace (Sustainable Aviation Fuels Institute) ... This paper examines how U.S. policy retrenchment under President Trump, aggressive European mandates, airline voluntary programs, and potential U.S. policy reversal will shape worldwide SAF demand through mid-century. The Trump administration’s actions in 2025 dramatically
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Grasslands and Wetlands Are Being Gobbled Up by Agriculture, Mostly Livestock
by Georgina Gustin (Inside Climate News) A new study takes a first-of-its kind look at how farming converts non-forested areas and major carbon sinks into cropland and pasture. ... But new research published this week finds that non-forest ecosystems—the world’s grasslands, savannas and
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
March Madness: Battle of the Biofuel Crops --- March 24, 2026 --- ONLINE recording available
Join the Wisconsin Energy Institute for the second annual March Madness Forward in Energy Forum featuring the “Battle of the Biofuel Crops." Four scientists from the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center will passionately pitch why their chosen plant is the most fascinating
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
My Response to a Simpleton's Argument against Ethanol
by Marc J. Rauch (The Auto Channel) I was recently directed to an article published on City-Journal.org titled, "A Simple Policy to Reduce Food Prices". The article was written by James B. Meigs, a senior fellow of the Manhattan Institute and a contributing
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
2026 State Legislative Preview: MCGA Focused on Biofuels, Protecting Farming Tools
by Amanda Bilek (Minnesota Corn) ... Although we are strenuously advocating at the federal level for nationwide, year-round E15, Farm Bill 2.0, and maintaining critical trade relationships while expanding trade opportunities to new markets, there is plenty of action the state
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Supercharging Sustainable Aviation Fuel Uptake: ISCC, OMV and Airbus Strengthen Credible Book and Claim Approaches
(International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is one of the central challenges facing the aviation sector. Meeting this challenge requires collaboration across the value chain, supported by credible frameworks that enable new ways of bringing SAF to
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Swedavia Expands Joint Sustainable Aviation Fuel Purchase
(BioEnergy Times) Sweden’s state-owned airport operator, Swedavia, has increased its annual joint purchase of sustainable aviation fuel to reduce emissions from business travel. This year, the program includes new participants such as Luleå Municipality and the ground handling company Aviator Airport
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Calls on EU to Implement WTO Ruling in Palm Oil Dispute
(Vietnam Plus) The Indonesian government will continue to monitor and evaluate the EU’s policy adjustments, particularly those related to the Indirect Land Use Change policy under Directive (EU) 2018/2001, known as Renewable Energy Directive II, and its implementing regulations. Indonesia has called
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Soybean Oil Prices Surge to Two-Year High Following US and Israel Strikes on Iran
(Binance News) Soybean oil prices have reached their highest level in over two years, driven by an increase in crude oil prices. Bloomberg posted on X that the surge follows recent military actions by the United States and Israel against Iran
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Climate Summit Focuses on Sustainability Solutions
by Erik Anderson (Frederick News Post) A local nonprofit group educated hundreds of participants about sustainable living solutions at a two-day event at Hood College. Mobilize Frederick's fourth annual climate summit offered a poetry contest, lectures, workshops, panel discussions, and more Friday
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
NorthStandard White Paper Provides Expert Group Guide on Biofuel Path to Decarbonisation
(NorthStandard) ‘Biofuels – Driving the green transition’ brings together insights from NorthStandard, supplier World Fuel and leading testing agency Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS), in a unique discussion document outlining biofuel uptake, potential issues and loss prevention measures. Many owner-operators who seek a drop-in
March 01, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to CORSIA Default Life Cycle Emissions Values
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This ICAO update establishes standardized emissions values for CORSIA eligible fuels, setting default Induced Land Use Change (ILUC) values to zero for wastes and residues. Core LCA values are specific, with municipal solid waste at 5.2
February 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Shell Ready for Bigger Backstop of Brazil Sugar-Ethanol JV Raizen, Sources Say
by Luciana Novaes Magalhaes, Oliver Griffin and Sabrina Valle (Reuters) Oil major Shell (SHEL.L), opens new tab, the healthier joint-venture partner in Brazilian sugar and ethanol producer Raizen, is ready to pour more resources into a recapitalization of the distressed company, three
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Leaders Will Push E15, Maritime Fuel
(The Fence Post) The ethanol industry is frustrated over the lack of action on a bill in the House to legalize E15 gasoline nationwide throughout the year, and will also urge President Trump to support an international agreement that would pave
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Asia's Ethanol Targets and Recent Developments
(Reuters/Hydrocarbon Processing) More countries in the Asia-Pacific region are adopting ethanol blending with gasoline as they try to cut reliance on imported fuel and achieve carbon emission targets. Indonesia, Asia's largest gasoline importer, plans to impose a mandatory bioethanol content level of
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Autopsy of the Agrifood–Climate Tech Collapse
by Eugen Kaprov (The New Bioeconomy) Inside the database of 113 agrifood–climate failures since 2023 and the four patterns that explain them. -- René Magritte’s La Clairvoyance shows a painter looking at an egg while painting a bird. Not as it is, but as it
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Episode 56 – Khaki Is the New Green and Resilience Is the New Carbon with Jim Lane
by Cameron Begley (Tech Transfer Talk) In our first recorded abroad episode for 2026, I had the opportunity earlier this month to catch up in person with Jim Lane in Digestville, located in Key Biscayne, Florida. I hope that many of you recall
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Fundamentals of Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass --- August 24, 2026 --- Golden, CO
This 1-day course, directly before the tcbiomass+ conference, reviews the fundamentals of biomass conversion. This fundamental course will provide background information on feedstock preparation, gasification, pyrolysis, upgrading, and technoeconomics taught by experts from around the world. It is designed to help
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
The Government Adapts the Regulatory Framework for Green Hydrogen Aid and Approves New Guidelines for the Decarbonization of Industrial Heat within European Auctions as a Service
(Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge) In its second participation in the European Hydrogen Bank's AaaS scheme, Spain is contributing 440.5 million to finance more national renewable H2 production projects It is also contributing €50 million to the first European
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Siemens and CAPHENIA Accelerate Scale-up of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Siemens) Siemens becomes preferred automation and digitalization partner; Agreement aims at jointly accelerating the energy transition and covers broad scope of Siemens Xcelerator portfolio; Siemens supports CAPHENIA from pilot plant to commercial scale-up Siemens and the cleantech company CAPHENIA have entered a partnership to
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Eni: The Investment in the Development of Biorefining in Sannazzaro de’ Burgondi Is Confirmed
(Eni) Eni announces a further important strategic investment in biorefining. In addition to the Priolo project, the final investment decision (FID) has also been approved for Eni's plan to convert certain units of the Sannazzaro de’ Burgondi refinery (Pavia, Lombardy) into a
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Platts Discontinues Biodiesel FOB SE Asia Assessment from Feb. 25
(S&P Global) Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, has discontinued its Biodiesel FOB Southeast Asia daily price assessment and the associated PME versus Crude Palm Oil assessment, effective Feb. 25, 2026. The final publication date s of the Biodiesel FOB Southeast Asia
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Topsoe Selected by Petrobras for One of the Largest SAF Blending Component and Renewable Diesel Projects in Brazil
(Topsoe) • Petrobras has chosen Topsoe as technology provider for their potential new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending component and renewable diesel project at the Boaventura Energy Complex in Itaboraí, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Petrobras will use Topsoe’s HydroFlex® technology, proprietary equipment
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Charting a New Course: The LEGO Group Unveils Collectible Maersk Dual-Fuel Container Vessel
(Lego) Set sail on a groundbreaking building voyage! The LEGO Group proudly introduces the Maersk Dual-Fuel Container Vessel, a meticulously detailed 1,516-piece set. This authentic model allows builders aged 12 and up to construct the pioneering Ane Maersk, a true icon
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Switch Maritime and Incat Crowther Advance 150-Passenger Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Electric Fast Ferry for New York and Beyond
(Incat Crowther) Global digital shipbuilder Incat Crowther has begun detailed development and naval architecture on a hydrogen fuel cell-electric fast ferry design, with initial deployment targeted for New York waters. Incat Crowther is working on the design and regulatory approval process
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Ecopro H&N Secures Core Carbon-Free Ship Technology
(Ecopro H&N (Google Translation)) - HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and the Korean Register of Shipping jointly carry out a national project on eco-friendly ship technology. - Successful development of Korea's first large-scale ammonia engine purification system - By 2025 , 44%
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Ships First Unit of Equipment for Marine Ammonia-Fueled Engines -- Contributing to Decarbonization of the Maritime Industry with Ammonia Fuel Supply System and Ammonia Processing Unit
(Mitsubishi) The device can be remotely operated and automatically controlled, improving operational efficiency and safety. -- Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Shin Ueda, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter "Mitsubishi Shipbuilding"), a Group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, has shipped an Ammonia
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
World-First Type Approval and Factory Acceptance Testing for Ammonia-Fuelled Two-Stroke Engine
(WinGD) Swiss marine power company WinGD has achieved a major milestone on the path to zero-carbon shipping with the completion of both Type Approval Testing (TAT) and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of their ammonia-fuelled two-stroke marine engine. Both test programmes were
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
"Development of Automated Liquefied Hydrogen Bunkering Technology" Adopted as NEDO Green Innovation Fund Project
(Kawasaki) Leading the world in the social implementation of hydrogen-fueled ships -- Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. announced today (February 20, 2026) that its proposal for the "Development of Liquefied Hydrogen Bunkering Automation Technology" (hereinafter referred to as "this demonstration project") has been
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RFOcean Secures First Long-Term e-Methanol Supply from ETFuels, Driven by FuelEU
(ETFuels) Shipping company locks in fixed-price e-methanol ahead of EU climate regulations -- RFOcean, a fully integrated European shipping company, has signed a binding long-term off-take agreement with ETFuels to purchase e-methanol at a fixed price from 2030. This is not a
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
The Future of Electric Trucks Includes an Old-School Surprise: Gasoline
by Gary Gastely (Inc.) Scout Motors is seeing a surge of interest in electric trucks that also have generators on board. They’re not alone. -- Scout Motors surprised everyone when it unveiled its first production models in 2024. The Volkswagen Group-owned reboot
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
RFA’s Cooper Calls for Year-Round E15, Highlights Record Ethanol Production at 31st Annual National Ethanol Conference
(Renewable Fuels Association) Speaking to attendees at the 31st annual National Ethanol Conference in Orlando, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper celebrated a record-breaking year for the U.S. ethanol industry while urging Congress and the Trump administration to fully
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Bio-Attribution: Hype or Hyper-Sustainable?
(World Bio Market Insights) The world of biomanufacturing is full of technical terms that can be opaque to consumers. One of these is bio-attribution – a term that is everywhere yet rarely explained. What exactly does it mean? How does it differ from a bio-based
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
NEXBTL™ Technology Turns Renewable Oils and Fats into High-Quality Products
(Neste) Neste is the largest producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel in the world. This is possible thanks to our proprietary NEXBTL™ technology – a unique platform that allows us to turn a wide variety of renewable fats and
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
How Federal Renewable Fuel Policies Support Farmers, Fleets, and the Environment - Part 2
by Kara Gundel (Engine Technology Forum) For nearly two decades, renewable fuels have quietly become one of the nation’s most practical tools for reducing transportation emissions. Unlike emerging technologies that require entirely new infrastructure, these fuels work within today’s engines and
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
New Study Finds E15 Saved Minnesota Drivers $24.7 Million in 2024, Delivering Consistent Savings at the Pump
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Minnesota drivers saved $24.7 million in 2024 alone by choosing E15, a lower-cost fuel option often marketed as Unleaded 88 that has consistently been priced below traditional gasoline blends, according to a new study released today by the
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
State Regulators Push to Elevate RNG as Strategic Energy Resource
(BioCycle Magazine) A growing coalition of state utility regulators is seeking to formally recognize renewable natural gas (RNG) as a strategic energy resource, signaling a potential shift in how RNG is positioned within broader state and federal energy planning frameworks. According to a
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
DARPA to Launch Fleetwood Program to ‘Revolutionize Lignin Valorization’
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Advance Research Projects Agency on Feb. 13 announced plans to support research to develop novel catalysts to enable the conversion of biomass into chemicals. A special notice published by the DOD
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Velocys Unlocks More Than 30% Cost Reduction for microFTL Technology Deployment Through Standardisation and Delivery Efficiencies, Helps Advance Two Flagship FT SAF Projects
(Velocys/PR Newswire) Velocys today (February 19, 2026) announced that it has implemented manufacturing and delivery efficiencies that reduce total investment cost for its microFTL™ technology by more than 30 percent. The efficiencies were confirmed during design and engineering work conducted for
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
USDA Predicts 17% Boost in Soybean Oil Use in Biofuel Production
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The USDA on Feb. 19 released its Grains and Oilseed Outlook, predicting an increase in soybean production and planted acres for 2026-'27. The volume of soybean oil used for biofuel production is expected to increase approximately
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
China Should Stop Funding Biofuel Projects Linked to Indonesia’s Deforestation
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Yeta Purnama (Fair Observer) Indonesia and China stand at a crossroads in their economic partnership, and the decision they make on palm oil could shape the future of tropical forests. China, specifically, should stop funding biofuel projects
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Environment Minister Discusses $15.6m Biodiesel Plant with Al Mana to Recycle Used Cooking Oil
(Daily News Egypt) Manal Awad, Egypt’s Minister of Local Development and Environment, held an expanded meeting with representatives of Qatar-based Al Mana Holding to explore cooperation on an integrated project to recycle used cooking oil into biodiesel. The initiative forms part
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels, Circular Economy and Conscious Capitalism: Scaling Pathways for Viksit Bharat and Net Zero
by Anandajit Goswami and Pragati Chauhan (The Pioneer) India’s sustainability journey hinges on transforming waste into wealth, and biofuels are emerging as the linchpin of this transition. With millions of tonnes of food waste and agricultural residues generated annually, the opportunity
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
IICA Launches 1st Edition of Diploma Program in Liquid Biofuels Begins April 27, 2026 Application DEADLINE April 3, 2026
(Guyana Times) The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) on Tuesday (February 24, 2026) announced the launch of the first edition of the Diploma Program in Liquid Biofuels, an academic initiative designed to strengthen technical training in a sector that
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
DP World, Svitzer Partner to Bunker Tugboats with Biofuel
by Martyn Wingrove (Riviera) The terminal operator and tug owner are collaborating to cut emissions from ship handling and towage -- DP World and Svitzer are working together to use biofuel on tugs to reduce emissions at a major container port in the
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
GB Railfreight and HyOrc Sign MOU to Advance Rail Decarbonisation in the UK
(HyOrc/Globe Newswire) GB Railfreight (GBRf), one of the UK’s leading rail freight operators, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with US clean technology company HyOrc Corporation (OTCQB: HYOR). The collaboration, known as Project Phoenix, will define a pilot pathway to
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Discussion Forum and Technology Showcase ‘Motorsport Leads the Race in the Efficient Use of Energy’ --- March 24, 2026 --- Warwick, UK
EEMS will deliver a well-informed visionary Discussion Forum, where you can directly question and meet, high-calibre business and technology thought-leaders from the high-performance world of motorsport and automotive. With a multiplicity of solutions available to explore, be a part of this
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Singapore Duo, Aligned Energy and Phi Earth, Launch Strategic Alliance to Advance Scalable Biofuel Feedstock Systems
(Phi Earth/CISION) Three-year pilot under non-binding MOU to evaluate integrated sweet sorghum and agroforestry model for scalable biofuel and SAF feedstock production Aligned Energy Pte Ltd ("Aligned Energy"), a Singapore-based biofuels developer, and Phi Earth Technologies Pte. Ltd. ("Phi Earth"), an agritech
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
VAROPreem Starts Supplying Ecolabelled Renewable Diesel Preem Redefine HVO100 in Norway
(VAROPreem) • VAROPreem launches Preem Redefine HVO100, the only Nordic Swan eco-labelled renewable diesel available in Norway. Follows successful introduction in Sweden. The fuel enables diesel vehicle owners to reduce fossil‑based emissions by at least 90%*, compared with traditional diesel for Norway’s one
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Hapag-Lloyd and DSV Expand Decarbonisation Partnership with 18,000 Tonnes CO₂e Agreement
(DSV) Two-year framework agreement signed for the reduction of Scope 3 emissions18,000 tonnes CO₂e emission reductions contracted; Agreement is the first of its kind that allows the inclusion of alternative fuels -- Hapag-Lloyd and DSV have signed a two-year Ship Green framework agreement
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Site Productivity Impacts of Intensified Biomass Recovery
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This IEA Bioenergy Task 43 review analyzes global data on logging residue recovery, noting that while fuel-adapted harvesting can recover over 70% of residues, typical whole-tree harvesting averages 50-60%. Crucially, 100% removal on low-fertility sites can
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Net Zero Is Dead. Long Live Renewable Energy
by Javier Blas (Bloomberg) In diplomacy, words matter. When the world’s richest nations got together in 2022 for their biennial energy meeting, their communique mentioned “net zero” 13 times; in 2024, the references went up to 15. After last week’s gathering? Just one occurrence — and
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
RFA Releases 2026 Ethanol Industry Outlook and Pocket Guide
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association released its 2026 Ethanol Industry Outlook and Pocket Guide today (February 24, 2026) to kick off the 31st annual National Ethanol Conference, taking place this week in Orlando. The annual publications serve as the go-to source of ethanol
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
You Didn't Miss It. It Wasn't There. No Mention of Environment, Climate, Fuel, Bio-anything (except RuBIO).
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Not much new here. I can use the start of my assessment of last year's State of the Union address to explain what the US President had to say last night about his priorities
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Webinar 3: Drop-in Renewables for Diesel Vehicles --- March 10, 2026 --- ONLINE
Leading fleets, OEMs, and fuel providers will share how renewable fuels offer cost-effective benefits as a diesel replacement today. The discussion will outline the benefits and differences between renewable diesel (RD) and biodiesel (BD), how to use both year-round at
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Exomad Green, Senken Announce 105,000-Ton Carbon-Removal Agreement Destined for Aviation
(Exomad Green/Biobased Diesel Daily) Exomad Green, the largest durable carbon-dioxide removal (CDR) supplier, announced Feb. 12 a new multiyear offtake agreement with Senken covering 105,000 metric tons of permanently removed CO2 across the 2026-’28 period. The credits are destined for deployment within
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
DHL Group Adds New Sustainability Milestones in Asia Pacific Across Skies and Streets
(DHL Group) Strategic SAF agreements signed with Cathay, Cosmo Energy and Neste; Currently operates over 1,800 electric vehicles across the region; Added the first facility globally that is fully powered by renewable energy powered by on-site solar systems in Bangna, Thailand DHL Group has
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Platts Proposes to Launch Sustainable Aviation Fuel FOB China Assessment, May 4
(S&P Global) Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, is proposing to launch a daily neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) HEFA-SPK price assessment on FOB China basis, effective May 4, 2026. China approved an exportable SAF quota of 1.2 million mt in 2025
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Syntholene Energy Selects Dynelectro, Developer of “World’s Most Efficient Electrolyzer” as Vendor for Synthetic Fuel Demonstration Facility
(Syntholene) Relationship Represents Potential Long Term Scalability of High Efficiency Supply Chain from Demonstration to Commercial Scale -- Syntholene Energy Corp. (TSXV: ESAF) (FSE: 3DD0) (OTC: SYNTF) (“Syntholene” or the “Company”) announces that it has selected Dynelectro ApS (Denmark) as the electrolyzer
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Bentley Motors Leads the Way by Committing to the Use of 100 per cent Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Airfreight
(Bentley Motors) Pioneering commitment to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for customer car airfreight; Committed use brings significant lifecycle CO₂e reductions; Supporting Beyond100+ strategy to decarbonise the value chain and long-term Net Zero ambition (Crewe, 19 February 2026) Bentley Motors has announced that it will use
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice Ruling Preserves RenovaBio Rules, Reinforces Legal Certainty for Fuel Sector
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) The decision by Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice Feb. 3 to suspend preliminary injunctions that allowed the replacement of the mandatory purchase of decarbonization credits (CBios) with judicial deposits represents a milestone for strengthening RenovaBio,
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
State Biodiesel Production Credit Front and Center as Industry Leaders Meet Lawmakers for Iowa Biodiesel Day on the Hill
(Iowa Biodiesel Board) Biodiesel advocates from across the state gathered at the Capitol today for the Iowa Biodiesel Day on the Hill, urging lawmakers to extend and increase the state’s Biodiesel Production Tax Credit. It’s the single most critical step to
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
2026 Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency EXPO and Policy Forum --- June 24, 2026 --- Washington, DC and ONLINE
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the House and Senate Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (REEE) Caucuses invite you to join us for the 29th Annual Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency EXPO and Policy Forum (EXPO 2026). Top-level speakers will showcase technologies and
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
The Status of Informal Science and Engineering Education: Proceedings of a Convocation 2026
(National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine) In 2025, the National Academies brought together more than 400 researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and funders to discuss the latest developments in the field of informal science and engineering education. Participants representing a wide variety
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
CADO SAF Registry, 123Carbon, and Assure SAF Registry Collaborate on Interoperability Pilot to Strengthen SAF Attribute Integrity across Sectors
(123Carbon) The Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization (CADO), 123Carbon, and Assure SAF Registry have agreed to collaborate to implement interoperability between their respective Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) registries. The focus of the collaboration is to exchange verified SAF attribute integrity information among
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
HIF Global and German eFuel One GmbH Sign Heads of Agreement for e-Methanol Offtake
(HIF Global) The agreement covers the annual supply of 100,000 tons of e-Methanol from HIF Global’s growing portfolio of production facilities, strengthening the clean fuel offering for clients, supporting global decarbonization and energy security. HIF Global, the world’s leading producer of e‑fuels,
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Independent Study Finds BDO Zones Drive Billions in Economic Impact and Rural Investment
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) University-led analysis confirms BDO Zones significantly accelerate biomanufacturing investment, job creation, and regional economic growth -- A newly released independent economic impact study finds that biomanufacturing projects located in Biofuel Development Opportunity (BDO) Zones generate substantial and
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Honeywell Process Technology to Help Verso Energy Accelerate eSAF Production
(Honeywell) Honeywell today announced that Verso Energy, an integrated energy company focused on producing low-carbon molecules, will use Honeywell UOP’s eFiningTM methanol-to-jet processing technology to produce electro-sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) at seven planned production sites in France, Finland and the United States. Honeywell’s advanced
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
The State Agency for Energy Efficiency and Efficiency Officially Launched the Biomethane Register - a State Digital System for Accounting, Verification and Confirmation of the Origin of Renewable Gas
(Ukraine Agency for Energy Efficiency and Efficiency) Hanna Zamazeyeva: "In fact, thanks to this step, we are forming a full-fledged infrastructure of the biomethane market, without which its scaling, attracting investments and international trade were impossible. From now on, a transparent and
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Pore Choices: A New Twist on Gas Capture -- Sandia Researchers Design Liquids to Selectively Trap Methane from Manure and Food Scraps
(Sandia National Laboratory) Jessica Rimsza, a materials engineer at Sandia National Laboratories, sees untapped potential in what most people see as waste. Jessica Rimsza uses a sonication probe to thoroughly mix powder in a solvent to make porous liquid for further testing. (Photo by Craig
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Sugar Industry Seeks to Raise Ethanol Blending to 27%
by Sandip Das (Financial Express) Currently out of the total 400 ethanol manufacturers, around 250 units are grain based (rice and maize). Rest of the units manufacture ethanol from sugarcane. -- Out of total offers, over 4710 million litres is offered from
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
INERATEC Advances PtL Project in Chile
(INERATEC) INERATEC has begun collaborating with a consortium comprising ARAUCO, Abastible, Copec and its corporate venture capital arm, Copec Wind Ventures, that is advancing in the evaluation of a potential e-Fuel value chain at the Biobío region. The initiative aims to
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Approved Oil Confirms Renewable Diesel Reliability During One of NYC's Coldest Winters in Over Six Decades
(Approved Oil/PR Newswire) Approved Oil Company of Brooklyn, Inc. today (February 20, 2026) reported the successful performance of renewable diesel (RD) supplied to New York City agencies throughout one of the most severe winter periods the region has experienced in more
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Promoting Sustainable Aviation Fuels across Southeast Asian Nations
(GHD) GHD delivered a regional techno-economic assessment for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to explore the potential for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from agricultural and forestry waste. ASEAN is a regional organisation made up of 10 Southeast Asian
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
SAFc Registry Surpasses 500,000 Metric Tons of CO₂e Abated
(Rocky Mountain Institute) Registry designed to support sustainable aviation fuel buildout celebrates milestone as emissions reductions connected to environmental attribute certificates top equivalent of 255,000 JFK-Heathrow round trips. -- The SAFc Registry, an independent, not-for-profit registry designed to bring transparency and consistency
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Whitefox Technologies (Whitefox) and Fluid Quip Technologies (FQT) Announce Strategic Collaboration
(Whitefox Technologies) Whitefox Technologies (Whitefox) and Fluid Quip Technologies (FQT) today (February 23, 2026) announced a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing the global ethanol industry through collaborative technology solutions. The companies are working together to combine their expertise and provide a
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
National Ethanol Mandate Key for Australian Biofuels
by Tom Woodlock and Grace Dudley (Argus Media) An enforceable federal-level ethanol mandate — based on an improved version of Queensland's current scheme — is key to supporting domestic ethanol production, according to the industry body Australian Sugar Manufacturers (ASM). Ethanol is
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Ethanol Industry Sets Its Sights on the World
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer) Canada remains top buyer of American ethanol, but other potential markets include Mexico, the EU, Nigeria and India Canada remains the top export market for U.S. ethanol, purchasing 757 million gallons of the fuel in 2024-25. The country blended the
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
RFA Analysis: Ethanol Industry Supported 317,000 Jobs, Generated $50 Billion in GDP in 2025
(Renewable Fuels Association) The ethanol industry strongly contributed to the U.S. economy last year, as record-setting production and exports supported hundreds of thousands of jobs and generated tens of billions of dollars in gross domestic product and household income, according to an
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Combustion of Wood Chips in a Danish Dairy Production Site
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Nordex Food’s conversion to a 2.6 MW biomass boiler replaced an aging gas unit, driven by a 45% government subsidy that netted a final investment of DKK 5.47 million. With annual savings 14 times greater than
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
You May Already Be Sitting on a Goldmine
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Somewhere in your fermentation logs, your GC traces, your high-throughput screens, there is a 0.8% yield bump. A 1.2% productivity gain. A real, repeatable improvement. And in a mature biofuels or chemicals operation, a 1%
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
CAAFI Team Highlights -- Certification/Qualification
(Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative) The work of the Cert/Qual team is aligned with the activities of ASTM’s aviation fuel subcommittee D02.J0 The fuel qualification process is described in the paper “Qualification of Alternative Jet Fuels,” which may be found at
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Proving What’s Possible: Applied Hydrogen Innovation at the Hydrogen ProtoHub in Austin, TX
By Susan Stuver, PhD and Travis Pyrzynski (Catalyst by GTI Energy) ... The Hydrogen ProtoHub evolved from the U.S. Department of Energy’s H2@Scale in Texas and Beyond project, which validated technical feasibility and built foundational infrastructure for hydrogen deployment. Now, the H2
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
HPCL to Complete Paddy Straw-Based 2G Ethanol Plant by March 2026
(Chemical Industry Digest) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is fast-tracking its second-generation (2G) bio-ethanol project in Punjab, with the plant expected to be completed by March 2026. Located at Nasibpur village in Bathinda district, the facility will convert paddy straw into
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Clearer Seas Ahead: Explore How Biofuels May Advance Maritime Emission Reduction Goals
(Chevron) As a global industry, the maritime sector faces unique challenges on its fuel journey. High equipment costs, uncertain international policies, logistics and complex maritime supply chains can be obstacles in implementing lower carbon intensity fuels. Despite these barriers, the International
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Biofuels and Low Carbon Fuel Standards: A Practical Path to Unleashing American Energy - Part 1
by Kara Gundel (Engine Technology Forum) As the nation works to unleash American energy, one fact is becoming impossible to ignore: renewable biofuels are delivering real benefits today – and state clean fuel policies are a major reason. Today, three states (California, Oregon,
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
NADO & Ecostrat Webinar: Unlock Funding & Investment for Rural Bioeconomy Development --- Recording Available
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) Ecostrat Inc. and the BDO Zone Initiative, in collaboration with the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO), hosted a joint webinar titled “Unlock Funding & Investment for Rural Bioeconomy Development.” The session outlined how BDO Zone Ratings serve as a proven
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Unlock the Power of Forest Management --- March 17, 2026 --- ONLINE
Forest management is emerging as a powerful part of ambitious corporate sustainability and net zero efforts. It can durably remove carbon while strengthening ecosystems, biodiversity, and local communities. During this webinar, experts will cover everything you need to know about
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
European Competitiveness at Risk: Scaling Sustainable Biomethane a Strategic Imperative
(European Biogas Association) Europe’s continued reliance on imported fossil fuels remains a critical strategic vulnerability, leaving industry exposed to price volatility and supply disruptions. Reducing this dependence by scaling up our own sustainable energy sources is essential to strengthen economic resilience,
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Forest Service Announces Funding Opportunity to Strengthen Forest Products Economy, Forest Sector Jobs Application DEADLINE April 22, 2026
(U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Forest Service) The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service today (February 18, 2026) announced up to $95 million in competitive grant funding through its Wood Innovations program for projects that advance innovative wood uses, expand wood-based
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Kent Collaborates on Pre-FEED Study for Eq.flight Demonstration Plant
(Kent) Kent, a global integrated energy services partner, collaborated with Equilibrion during the successful bid for funding from the UK Department for Transport’s Advanced Fuels Fund (AFF). With funding now secured for the Equilibrion and its partners, Kent is delivering the
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Canadian Clean Fuels: Policy Insight and Market Trends --- March 25, 2026 --- ONLINE
Join us for a discussion on recent developments involving the Canadian clean fuels sector. OPIS' Lee Ann Bryan, Maura Hossler and Jordan Godwin will unpack key challenges and opportunities that will shape the market over the next decade. Industry stakeholders are already
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Biosolids to SAF Is the Future
(Biofuels International) ... Even brighter is the future for one emerging pathway – sewage biosolids to jet (SBtJ) fuel –pioneered by British company Firefly Green Fuels. The technology behind converting biosolids to biocrude has been proven and the fuel that this process
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Hydrogen’s Role in Ethanol to Jet for SAF
(Biofuels International) The conversion of methanol and ethanol to hydrocarbon fuels has been done for many years. The two dominant pathways are methanol to gasoline (MTG) and ethanol to jet (ETJ), which is also known as ethanol to kerosene (ETK). The smaller
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Maritime Shipping Bunkered Six Times More Bio-LNG in the Port of Rotterdam in 2025 Compared to the Previous Year
(Port of Rotterdam) Last year, maritime shipping bunkered 3,000 tonnes more fuel in Rotterdam than in 2024. In total, maritime shipping bunkered 9.8 million tonnes of fuel. For the first time, vessels bunkered more than 1 million m³ of LNG in Rotterdam,
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit Public Hearing --- May 28, 2026 --- Washington, DC and by phone
This document contains proposed regulations regarding the clean fuel production credit enacted by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and amended by the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). These proposed regulations would provide rules for determining clean fuel production
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Where Innovation Powers Sustainable Business --- June 23-25, 2026 --- San Francisco, CA
Big ideas change the world — but only when we turn them into action. Enter Trellis Impact. Innovation is reshaping every corner of sustainable business. Trellis Impact brings together the leaders powering the future of carbon, energy, circular economy, climate tech
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
What’s Next: Key Climate and Nature Standards in 2026
(Trellis) An ongoing timeline of news about methodologies and frameworks from the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, the International Organization for Standardization, the Science Based Targets initiative and other key bodies. ... Developments over the past few weeks include a call for input about the next
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Viva Energy Refinery Gets Green Light to Produce Renewable Diesel
by Sean Mortell (OwnerDriver) The international certification will allow the Geelong refinery to begin producing co-processed renewable diesel for transport operators -- A Victorian refinery has received international certification to produce co-processed renewable diesel. Viva Energy’s Geelong refinery has received the certification that
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Overcoming Barriers for Maritime Biofuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) With shipping accounting for 3% of global emissions, IEA Bioenergy Task 39 targets net-zero by 2050. To meet a projected 2030 demand of 18–28 million tonnes of biofuel, the sector requires €18 billion in investment across
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Seeks Greater Influence on Global Palm Oil Prices through Biofuel Expansion
(Jakarta Globe/UkrAgroConsult) Indonesia is accelerating downstream development in the crude palm oil (CPO) sector as it aims to strengthen its role in global price formation for the commodity. Despite being the world’s largest producer and consumer of palm oil, key pricing
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Documentary Committee to Convene on 25 February for Adoption of Key Contracts and Clauses: Biofuel Clause for Time Charter Parties
(BIMCO) BIMCO's Documentary Committee (DC) will meet online on 25 February 2026 to consider several significant contractual developments, including a new Biofuel Clause for Time Charter Parties, a new ETS – BARECON Emission Trading Scheme Allowances Clause, and an updated version
February 22, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council Responds to New Agreement on Reciprocal Trade with Indonesia
(U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council) Today, President Trump’s Administration announced a new Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the United States and Indonesia that gives tariff-free access for U.S. ethanol, corn, distiller’s grains, corn gluten meal, sorghum and barley. Through the agreement, Indonesia
February 22, 2026 Read Full Article
OSA Eyes Biofuels Growth as an Opportunity to Boost Soybean Demand
by Erin Anderson (Brownfield Ag News) The president of the Ohio Soybean Association says there are opportunities to grow biofuels demand across the state in 2026. Pickaway County farmer Bennett Musselman says infrastructure investments and increased demand puts the state in a prime
February 22, 2026 Read Full Article
From Algae to Biofuel: Western Study Opens Doors to Cheaper, Cleaner Fuel Sources
by Cynthia Fazio (Western News) Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researchers discover innovative cell engineering method -- A researcher’s keen eye and spirit of curiosity led to the discovery of a new method for cell engineering – a finding that opens doors to
February 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Technical Seminar on Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS) Systems Presentations Available
(International Maritime Organization) The Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS) technology is emerging as one of the potential technical solutions to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping. To support this development, IMO's Future Fuels and Technology (FFT) Project organized the Technical Seminar on Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS) Systems. The event took
February 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Maritime Energy Transition Accelerated in Hong Kong, China
(International Maritime Organization) Industry leaders gathered during Hong Kong Maritime Week for an IMO Future Fuels and Technology Project seminar (18 November) focused on accelerating the energy transition in global shipping. The event brought together representatives from the shipping, port and energy sectors, alongside government officials and environmental NGOs, to explore
February 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Technical Seminar Explores Use of Biofuels in Shipping
(International Maritime Organzation) An international seminar explored the latest developments in biofuels in the maritime sector, including the challenges and opportunities related to using marine fuels made from plants, waste oils or agricultural residues to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from
February 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Milestone Achieved: Black & Veatch Completes Independent Engineering Report for Sugar Valley Energy
(California Ethanol + Power) California Ethanol + Power (CE+P) today announced the completion of an Independent Engineering Report for Sugar Valley Energy (SVE), prepared by Black & Veatch, a global leader in engineering, construction and consulting for clean energy and critical infrastructure projects around the world. Completion
February 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Sustainable and Efficient Production of Ammonia and Formic Acid
(Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz) Research team led by Dandan Gao at JGU has developed a three-component catalyst for pulsed electrolysis -- A research team led by Dr. Dandan Gao from the Department of Chemistry at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) has developed
February 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Casey Opens Camelina Biofuel Discussion
by Deb Bently (NRHEG Star Eagle) New Richland city council member and local businessman Jason Casey said he hoped to serve as a catalyst by calling together a meeting of farmers and business operators at the New Richland City Hall the
February 21, 2026 Read Full Article
BIO International Convention --- June 22-25, 2026 --- San Diego, CA
The BIO International Convention is the largest and most comprehensive event for biotechnology, representing the full ecosystem of biotech with 20,000 industry leaders from around the world. BIO 2026 is where we return to our essential "why." It is our opportunity to
February 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Bayer Launches newgold® — A New Multi-Crop Seed Brand Designed to Connect Agriculture to the Low-Carbon Fuel Economy
(Bayer) Bayer today (February 19, 2026) announced the launch of newgold® seed, its first multi-crop seed brand developed specifically for low-carbon intensity crops, designed to help farmers participate directly in the fast-growing biofuels market while enhancing opportunities for farm profitability. As demand
February 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Lawsuit Challenging EPA’s Repeal of the Endangerment Finding, & the SCOTUS Tariffs Decision --- February 24, 2026 --- ONLINE
There’s a lot of breaking news from the courts. ELPC and public health and environmental group partners filed a petition to review the U.S. EPA’s repeal of the foundational Endangerment Finding, a science, evidence-based standard, for regulating greenhouse gas pollution
February 21, 2026 Read Full Article
BASF Launches Circalo: Low Carbon Intensity Crops, to Help Ethanol Producers Capture Value under 45Z
(BASF) BASF has introduced Circalo™: Low Carbon Intensity Crops, a comprehensive, unified platform designed to connect farmers, agronomists and ethanol producers with the tools needed to help operationalize agricultural carbon intensity (CI) under evolving regulatory frameworks, including the Clean Fuel Production
February 20, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Announces Path Forward to Revamp the Clean School Bus Program to Provide Safe, Affordable, Efficient Transportation for America’s Youth Public Comment DEADLINE April 6, 2026
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Today (February 19, 2026), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the path forward to revamp the Clean School Bus (CSB) Program to provide school districts with increased choice and affordable options for school buses. By doing so,
February 20, 2026 Read Full Article
These Microbes Don’t Always Play Well Together, but the Combination Could Cut Cost of Biofuel
by Cesareo Contreras (Northeastern Global News) “The core technology we’re working on here can be summed up by asking the question — can it be that two microbes are better than one?” said Northeastern Chemical Engineering Professor Ben Woolston. It’s well understood in
February 20, 2026 Read Full Article
The Soy Crush Expansion Draws Parallels to Ethanol Boom. Here Are the Differences.
by Debbie Carlson (Pro Farmer) Biofuels expansion completely at mercy of government policy -- The White House’s aggressive targets under the renewable fuels standard and its renewable volume obligations for 2026-2027 for biofuels have some soybean market participants drawing hopeful parallels to
February 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Capacity Surges but 20% Blending Cap Limits Demand
by y Sanjeev Choudhary (Economic Times) Distillery capacity is growing faster than ethanol demand. Oil companies expect only a small rise in procurement for petrol blending. New plants will add to existing supply. This situation presents challenges for the ethanol sector. The
February 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Refiners, Biogas Producers Spar Over EPA’s RFS Cellulosic Fuel Waiver
(Inside EPA) Refiners and biogas producers are sparring over EPA’s decision to partially exempt refineries from renewable fuel standard (RFS) cellulosic biofuel blending obligations for 2024, as refiners argue that the agency should have granted a bigger exemption while biogas producers
February 20, 2026 Read Full Article
New RFA Report: Ethanol Exports Shattered Record in 2025
(Renewable Fuels Association) Distillers Grains Exports Also Had a Strong Year -- According to new statistical reports released today by the Renewable Fuels Association, the value of the U.S. ethanol industry’s exports rose to a record $7.6 billion in 2025, fueled by
February 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Crisafulli Government Unlocks Investment in Biofuel Innovation
(Queensland Government) -- $80 million joint investment from Queensland Investment Corporation and Wollemi Capital into new bioenergy hub. -- Queensland is open for business after Labor’s decade of decline. -- Over 1000 regional jobs while strengthening the state’s energy security and sovereign
February 20, 2026 Read Full Article
More Sustainable Ethanol: USP Tests Carbon Capture Technologies.
by Igor Savenhago (Estadão) ... Two recent research projects involving the University of São Paulo (USP) illustrate this trend. One focuses on the direct capture of CO₂ generated in power plants through an innovative system capable of retaining most of the gas
February 20, 2026 Read Full Article
$24M for Climate-Neutral Flight: Metafuels Brings Synthetic Aviation Fuel to Market at Commercial Scale
(UVC Partners) Global sustainable aviation fuel production must increase more than 150-fold by 2050 to meet projected aviation demand – a scale that bio-based fuels alone cannot deliver. Metafuels, a Swiss aviation technology company, is addressing this challenge with a synthetic methanol-to-jet
February 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Montana Renewables and World Energy Join Forces to Drive Efficiency and Scale in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Deliveries
(Calumet/PR Newswire) Agreement signals ongoing growth of Sustainable Aviation Fuel market -- Montana Renewables, LLC (MRL) and World Energy Clean Fuels LLC (World Energy) today announced a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) agreement that will deliver more than 70 million gallons of SAF
February 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Former Employees Continue Biofuel Technology Development at Tofte
(Statkraft) Statkraft and a group of former employees of Silva Green Fuel have reached an agreement that enables the continued testing of technology for biofuel production at Tofte. -- As part of its new strategy, Statkraft is prioritising profitable growth within established
February 20, 2026 Read Full Article
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