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Biofuel Stakeholders Honor Ernst Following Announcement She Will Not Seek Reelection

by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, a staunch supporter of the agriculture and biofuels industries, on Sept. 2 announced she will not seek reelection next year. The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, Iowa Biodiesel Board, and Iowa Department of

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EPA Again Delivers ‘Set 2’ RFS Proposed Rule to White House OMB

by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Aug. 29 resubmitted its proposed “Set 2” Renewable Fuel Standard rulemaking to the White House Office of Management and Budget, in a move that could indicate the agency is considering a major

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Land O’Lakes, Inc. and Local Ag Retailers Announce Participation in AgRogue Growth Partners to Find, Fund and Scale New Ag Technologies

(Land O'Lakes) Harnessing the strengths of its cooperative system, Land O’Lakes, Inc. and a select group of ag retail partners will invest in the future of ag innovation -- Today, Land O’Lakes, Inc. unveiled its participation in AgRogue Growth Partners, a bold

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LanzaTech, Mibelle Group, and Fraunhofer IGB Achieve Technology Breakthrough with Production of Palm Oil Substitute

(LanzaTech) Revolutionary technology has potential to expand feedstock for HEFA pathway for SAF, while eliminating palm oil dependency across industries -- LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA) (“LanzaTech” or the “Company”), a leader in carbon management solutions, is proud to announce an innovative

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Chemists Develop Molecule for Important Step toward Artificial Photosynthesis

(University of Basel) A research team from the University of Basel has developed a new molecule modeled on plant photosynthesis: under the influence of light, it stores two positive and two negative charges at the same time. The aim is to

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TruAlt Bioenergy and Sumitomo Corporation Ink Landmark Bioenergy Agreement in Tokyo during PM Modi’s Japan Visit

(ChiniMandi) In a landmark moment for Indo–Japanese cooperation, TruAlt Bioenergy Limited (TBL), India’s leading producer of biofuels, and Sumitomo Corporation, one of Japan’s largest integrated trading and investment groups, formally announced an ongoing discussion of a strategic bioenergy partnership during the

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Mitsubishi Is in Talks to Buy Raízen, Says Bloomberg

by Rafael Gregorio (The AgriBiz) The Japanese conglomerate is considering becoming the third partner in the energy company, alongside Cosan and Shell. The target investment amount would be R$10 billion. READ MORE Related articles Raizen Owners Said to Be in Talks to Sell

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Semarnat Proposes Producing Jet Fuel from Sargassum

by Yeshua Ordaz (Milenio) The deputy director of the federal agency said it is possible to decarbonize airlines through the production of sustainable fuel. With the increase in the arrival of sargassum on Mexican coasts, the Mexican government is considering the creation

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BBGI, in Collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Advance Biocarbon, Is Moving Forward with the Development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Animal Feed from Microalgae.

(BBGI (Google translation)) On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, BBGI Public Company Limited, together with the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives and Advanced Biocarbon Company Limited, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote the cultivation of microalgae for the production

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Wallenius Marine and KNUD E. HANSEN Launch New RoRo Concept at Donsö Shipping Meet

(Wallenius Marine) The new concept builds on the award-winning Sleipner PCTC concept and on operational data from the Sleipner vessels Future Way and Way Forward. The new RoRo design, which includes an engine room in the bow, creates (despite its length

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Slashing PGM in Catalytic Converters

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This “atoms-to-autos” project aims to reduce Platinum Group Metal (PGM) use in catalytic converters by 50%. It focuses on developing catalysts with single-atoms or small ensembles of palladium and rhodium, alongside engineered support materials for enhanced

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How to Craft Investor-Worthy LOIs

by Steve Weiss (Grey Heron/Biofuels Digest) Getting your prospects to sign meaningful LOIs is your gateway to lots of benefits: getting other partners to move forward with you, getting investors to sign up – and simplifying final agreements with the prospects themselves. A

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Criminal Organization Bought Several Ethanol Mills

by Camila Souza Ramos, Nayara Figueiredo and Fernanda Pressinott (Valor International) A sweeping operation launched yesterday (August 28, 2025) by a task force of federal and state investigators accused members of the First Capital Command (PCC) criminal organization of acquiring farmland and

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Shell Abandons Huge Biofuel Project in Netherlands

(AFP/Yahoo! Finance) British oil giant Shell announced Wednesday (September 3, 2025) it has abandoned construction of one of Europe's largest biofuel plants in the Netherlands, as it focuses on its fossil fuels business. Faced with weak market conditions, the company last year

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Corn Growers Fuel Ethanol Innovation in Ag Equipment

by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Support from the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and its state corn grower associations is allowing Clemson University and John Deere to move forward on Department of Energy (DOE) project that could increase the use of ethanol in agricultural

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Fuels, Strategic: Why Biomethanol Matters More than Ever

by Alisha Patil (Kings Research/Biofuels Digest) Biomethanol is quietly emerging as one of the most compelling levers in the decarbonization of both renewable chemicals and marine propulsion—a bit like cryogenic CO₂ in food processing: pragmatic, powerful, and often underappreciated. Drawing on

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From Accounting to Insetting: Preparing for GHG Protocol Land Sector Guidance --- September 18, 2025 --- ONLINE

Get ahead of the biggest change in land-sector emissions reporting. This webinar breaks down what the new GHG Protocol Land Sector and Removals Guidance means for food and beverage, agriculture, retail, forestry, or consumer goods companies on their emissions reduction

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GTI Energy Tech Talk: Modeling the Future of Hydrogen and Carbon Dioxide Infrastructure --- September 23, 2025 --- ONLINE

As the U.S. transitions to low-cost, low-carbon energy, new infrastructure will be needed to transport hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and synthetic fuels. How do we optimize development of new infrastructure and understand the role of existing gas infrastructure rights-of-way to reach

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GXO and B&Q on Track to Meet Ambitious Zero Emissions Targets by 2040

(GXO Logistics) GXO partners with B&Q to transition their entire logistics fleet to alternative fuels, now operating the second largest LNG fleet in the UK; B&Q piloting GXO’s proprietary AI-powered transport optimization platform, driving estimated savings of 240,000 kilometres and 150 tonnes of

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Liquid Heating-Fuels Industry Announces Policy Principles for Equitable Building Decarbonization

(National Energy and Fuels Institute/Biobased Diesel Daily) At an industry summit held during the Heating & Energizing America Trade Show Aug. 22, heating-fuel industry stakeholders ratified policy principles they say must guide federal, state or local emissions-reduction policies. These “Principles for Equitable and Reliable Building

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Secretary Rollins Opens Next Step in the Roadless Rule Rescission Public Comment DEADLINE September 19, 2025

(U.S. Department of Agriculture) U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today (August 27, 2025) announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has taken the next step in the rulemaking process for rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule by opening a public

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Volunteer Opportunities at ABLC Next

(ABLC Next) Perhaps you - or someone you know - might wish to volunteer at ABLC Next 2025. Volunteers receive a complimentary delegate pass to ABLC Next, and have spare time to attend receptions and meals, networking and delegate sessions. Volunteers

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BioE3 Policy: India to Slice Import of Pharma Agents and Biofuel Enzymes, Plans 16 Manufacturing Hubs

(First Post) India is set to launch 16 biomanufacturing hubs under its BioE3 policy to reduce import dependence and boost domestic production of key medicines, biofuels, and biofertilizers. ... From critical drug ingredients to enzymes for biofuels and reagents for biofertilizers, the government

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India Plans to Extend Biofuel Push to Diesel-Guzzling Construction Equipment Sector: Report

by Prakash Jha (Bio Energy Times) India is preparing to extend its biofuel blending programme to the diesel-powered construction equipment sector, with plans to mix biofuels into fuel used by heavy carriers, bulldozers, cranes, and other machinery, reports Live Mint. Inter-ministerial consultations between

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Biofuels: Black Gold from Golden Straw

by Adeel Ghayur (Express Tribune) ... For Pakistan, biofuel production offers a similar opportunity, serving as both a strategic step towards achieving energy independence and a crucial measure to address the environmental challenges associated with crop residue burning. Pakistan has decades of

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Breakthrough Energy Partners with Japan on Biomass and Hydrogen Push

(Bioenergy Insight) Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy has struck a partnership with the Japanese government to accelerate the development of biomass and hydrogen technologies, aiming to cut emissions and bolster energy security. Announced on 24 August, the collaboration will provide funding and technical

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This Obscure UN Rule Will Help Shape the Future of Carbon Markets

by Lucy Almond (Trellis) At stake: what counts as "high-integrity" in the voluntary carbon market. -- Key Takeaways: Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement likely will heavily influence expectations on what counts as “high integrity” in the voluntary carbon markets. If the article limits

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Biofuel Push Fuels Kitchen Warmth: Wheat Costs Rise as Maize Diverted to Ethanol

by Krishna (DOT News) ... “Maize DDGS is cheaper than wheat bran by about 80-100%. The milk producers additionally favor it because it has greater protein content material in comparison with bran,” mentioned Rohit Khaitan, director, Sri Shyam Agro Biotech Ltd.

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Circle K Brings Biofuel Alternative to Diesel into Selected Forecourts

by Ronan Smyth (Irish Examiner) Circle K said the milesBIO HVO100 is a 'renewable biofuel made from waste materials and by-products from the food industry' -- Forecourts operator Circle K has announced that it is making hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel available

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India Lifts Ethanol Production Restrictions for 2025/26

(Food Business Middle East & Africa) India removes ethanol output limits, boosting biofuel blending targets while ensuring steady sugar availability for domestic demand. -- India has lifted restrictions on ethanol production from sugarcane juice, syrup, and all types of molasses for

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Research Pioneers Making Renewable Hydrogen and Propane Fuel Gases from Glycerol

(Aston University) Aston University research has shown the way forward for making renewable hydrogen and propane fuel gases from glycerol. An organic compound, glycerol is produced mainly from fats and oils and is often used in health and beauty products. With crude glycerol

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Söderenergi in Agreement with AstraZeneca on Carbon Dioxide Removal

(Söderenergi) Söderenergi is now taking a historic step in climate work and reserving the very first negative emissions from its planned bio-CCS plant for AstraZeneca. -- Starting in 2030, Söderenergi will have the capacity to capture and permanently store up to 500,000

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China's Biofuels Industry Swivels to SAF as EU-US Trade Row Drags Downstream Sales to Four-Year Low

by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) China pivots from biodiesel exports to sustainable aviation fuel production amid EU trade barriers; Chinese SAF production capacity projected to reach 3.0-3.8 billion liters in 2025; Domestic biofuel consumption stagnates as China prioritizes EV over liquid biofuels for

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As Blue States Sue to Ban Ethanol-Fueled Vehicles, Corn Growers Want Court’s Ear

(Capital Press) Corn Belt farmers are eager to do what they can to prevent Oregon, Washington and California from banning ethanol-powered vehicles. The National Corn Growers Association and corn growers in 11 states have moved to intervene in a lawsuit blue states

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Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority Releases Rules Update for Use of Biofuel Blends

by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Singapore, the Maritime and Port Authority released a circular to inform the shipping community that the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), at its 83rd session, approved Interim guidance on the carriage of blends

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Low Carbon Truck Programme Trial

(DP World) From the 1st September 2025, DP World UK has launched a unique Low Carbon Truck Programme Trial, providing UK HGV fleet owners an opportunity to trial Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), a cleaner, renewable diesel alternative. In partnership with leading

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Low Lifecycle Carbon Fuel Combustion Models

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This project develops predictive combustion and emission models for low lifecycle carbon fuels (LLCFs) across hard-to-decarbonize sectors. Key advancements include improved kinetic models for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) components like cyclohexane and methylcyclohexane, and a novel

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Following the Science: Why Bioenergy Needs a Seat at the SBTi Table

by Michael Goldsworthy (Elimini/Biofuels Digest) For many years now, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has led the way in setting the standard for corporate climate commitments. At the heart of SBTi is a simple ethos: follow the science. ... Meanwhile, decarbonization will only

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Davangere Sugar Charts Ambitious Expansion amid India's Biofuel Push

(PNN/ANI/LastLY) ... Davangere Sugar Company Limited (DSCL) (NSE: DAVANGERE, BSE: 543267) is gearing up for a transformative phase of growth, leveraging a favourable government policy, rising ethanol demand, and deep-rooted farmer partnerships as India accelerates its transition toward cleaner fuels and

September 01, 2025 Read Full Article

'Dismissed': Supreme Court Rejects Plea against 20% Ethanol-Blended Petrol Rollout

(Business Today) The plea claimed that millions of motorists were forced to use this fuel, which is not compatible with all vehicles, particularly those manufactured before 2023. Supreme Court rejects PIL challenging 20% ethanol-blended petrol implementation Centre highlights benefits of E20 fuel for

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Automakers Assure Drivers as India Shifts Fully to Ethanol-Blended Fuel

by Samir Gautam (Tech Story) India’s nationwide shift to petrol blended with 20% ethanol (E20) has stirred debate among motorists, but the country’s top automakers insist the new fuel is safe for use, even in older vehicles. While drivers may see a

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Investing in Biofuel Could Help Canadian Canola Producers Struggling with Tariffs

by Sam Maciag (CBC News) Domestic renewable fuel production could make producers less reliant on exports, industry expert says -- As Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe plans a trade mission to China to address recent tariffs the country imposed on Canadian canola exports, some of

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Education Iowa State University, industry partners to elevate biobased product testing

(Iowa Capital Dispatch) Iowa State University is working with a U.S. Defense Department-backed organization to develop facilities that could make the university and its community a national destination for biobased product testing. BioMADE, a Manufacturing Innovation Institute focused on bioindustrial manufacturing and

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Govt to Issue New Presidential Regulation on Waste Management for Energy Sector Development

by Julian Issac (Indonesia Business Post) The Indonesian government is set to issue a new Presidential Regulation (Perpres) to replace three existing regulations on waste management, in a move aimed at streamlining bureaucracy and improving the waste-to-energy business model, which has

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Catalytic Fast Pyrolysis of Lignocellulosic Biomass: Recent Advances and Comprehensive Overview

by Hassan El Bari, Casimir Kalibe Fanezoune, et al (Journal of Analytic and Applied Pyrolysis) • Bio-oil has a higher energy density and easier storage and transportation. • Catalysts can allow lower activation energy and produce higher-grade fuels. • Zeolite-based catalysts deliver superior

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Jeonnam Bids for $1.9Bn National Hydrogen Complex with Plan to Build Korea’s Biggest Clean H₂ Hub

(Fuels Cells Works) South Korea’s Jeonnam Province (South Jeolla) has formally applied to the national government for KRW 2.7 trillion ($1.9 billion) in state subsidies to build what it says would be the largest clean hydrogen production complex in the country,

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Viridi Plans to Build a Green Hydrogen and Methanol Plant in La Guajira, Colombia

(Fuel Cells Works) The company also has solar projects in the pipeline for around 90 megabytes of installed capacity -- Viridi RE continues with the development and construction of strategic projects in 2025 and aims at the implementation of infrastructure that allows the

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Effective Deep Eutectic Solvent Pretreatment in One-Pot Lignocellulose Biorefinery for Ethanol Production

(Industrial Crops and Products) • Development of a novel one-pot DES mediated pretreatment method that eliminates the need for a washing step. Investigation of enzyme kinetics to understand inhibition patterns at varying DES concentrations and biomass loading. Direct saccharification post-pretreatment minimizes uncompetitive inhibition,

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Thermogravimetric Analysis and Kinetic Modeling for Empty Fruit Bunch Date Palm Pyrolysis

by Casimir Kalibé Fanezouné, Asma Dhahak, Jorge Peixinho and Hassan El Bari (Bioresource Technology Reports) The Palm Empty Fruit Bunch was studied using TGA, DTG and shrinkage analysis. CR, Kissinger, KAS, and OFW models, were used to study the pyrolysis kinetic. The CR model gives Ea ranging from 60

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Biogas Systems Developments and Flexibility

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Biogas systems are proven, customizable net-zero technologies, feeding biomethane into existing gas infrastructure and treating diverse wet organic wastes. They offer high operational flexibility, integrating electrical and natural gas grids, and are generally cheaper than

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Study Unearths Rich Data for Better Bioenergy Crops

by Stephanie Seay (Oak Ridge National Laboratory) Scientists developed a new approach to study the molecular makeup of the plant soil environment, yielding data that can drive innovations for better energy and food crops. -- Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak

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CALL FOR SYMPOSIA 30th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference --- June 2026 --- San Antonio, TX DEADLINE October 14, 2025

The 2026 conference theme, "Building the Future: Sustainable Chemistry for Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure" aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #9. We welcome proposals that address: Industrial transformation and innovation Resilient and sustainable infrastructure Responsible innovation and systems thinking Reduction of hazardous

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Advancements in Artificial Neural Networks and Fast Pyrolysis of Biomass Processing: A Comprehensive Review and a Bibliometric Analysis

by Khaoula Laouidi, Sanae Habchi, Casimir Kalibe Fanezoune, Brahim Sallek, Nataliia Kussul, and Hassan El Bari (Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis) • Bibliometric analysis reveals growth in ANN applications in pyrolysis processes. ANN algorithms were extensively studied for the fast pyrolysis of several biomass. ANN optimizes reactor conditions, boosting

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Optimization Study Using Response Surface Methodology and Artificial Neural Networks on the Co-digestion of Food Waste and Poultry Slaughterhouse Waste, with Hydrochar as an Effective Enhancer

by Sanae Habchi and Hassan El Bari (Bioresource Technology Reports) • PSHW and FW were co-digested with hydrochar added to improve methane production. The optimal YCH4 was observed for 15 g/L of hydrochar added, with 232 % improvement. C/N ratio, hydrochar added, and HRT were the modeling parameters selected. ANN

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Deep Eutectic Solvents (DESs) in Lignocellulosic Biomass Pretreatment: Mechanisms and Process Optimization

Nida Arshad, Elizabeth Jayex Panakkal, Aiya Chantarasiri, Peerapong Pornwongthong, Hassan El Bari, Widya Fatriasari, Prapakorn Tantayotai and Malinee Sriariyanun (Bioresource Technology Reports) A comprehensive overview of various DES formulations and their combinations is provided. The impact of reaction parameters on DES pretreatment efficiency is critically evaluated. The integration of intensification

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Enhancing Biogas Production from Vinasse through Optimizing Hydraulic Retention Time and Added Load Using the Response Surface Methodology

by Hassan El Bari and Sanae Habchi (Heliyon) Vinasse, a byproduct of ethanol production from sugarcane, is a rich organic matter and poses environmental challenges due to its high pollutant content. Effective biomethane production from vinasse can mitigate its environmental impact by converting organic matter

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RNG Coalition, Phillips 66 Join Call to Extend California’s Cap-and-Trade Program

by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The RNG Coalition and Phillips 66 on Aug. 20 joined more than 40 other businesses, associations and nonprofits in urging the California legislature to extend the state’s Cap-and-Trade Program before the end of the legislative session

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Southwest Gas Seeks to Move Forward with Renewable Natural Gas Supply from Food and Wastewater in California

(Southwest Gas) CPUC filing marks a milestone in meeting Senate Bill 1440 goals and reducing climate pollutants -- Victorville, CA—Southwest Gas Corporation (Southwest Gas) has submitted a procurement agreement to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) that would bring renewable natural

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Tidewater Targets 2026 for Final Investment Decision on SAF Project

by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) Tidewater Renewables on Aug. 14 announced its renewable diesel and renewable hydrogen (HDRD) complex in British Columbia operated at 72% of design capacity during the second quarter. The company continues to advance plans to add sustainable

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FutureFuel: Arkansas Biodiesel Plant Remains Idle

by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) FutureFuel Corp. on Aug. 11 releases second quarter results, confirming that its 59 MMgy biodiesel plant in Batesville, Arkansas, remains idle due to market conditions. The company expressed hope the facility will restart in late 2025

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30th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference --- June 2026 --- San Antonio, TX

The 2026 conference theme, "Building the Future: Sustainable Chemistry for Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure" aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #9. Industrial transformation and innovation Resilient and sustainable infrastructure Responsible innovation and systems thinking Reduction of hazardous chemical pollution Advancing worker and product

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Alaska Airlines, Cosmo Oil Marketing Sign Sustainable Aviation Fuel Sales Sgreement for Hawaiian Airlines Osaka-Honolulu Flights

(Alaska Airlines) -- Hawaiian Airlines will blend sustainable aviation fuel on select flights between Osaka and Honolulu. -- The initiative supports Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines’ strategy to reduce carbon emissions and grow the SAF market. Hawaiian Airlines today announced it will

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Microalgae: A Sustainable Solution for Wastewater and Biodiesel

(Bioengineer.org) In an era marked by increasing environmental challenges and the urgent need for sustainable energy sources, the cultivation of microalgae has emerged as a promising solution, particularly when integrated with the treatment of waste. Recent research led by a team

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UNGA: Energy & Environment - Panel on The Path to Clean Cooking through Scaled Innovation --- September 22, 2025 --- New York, NY

Join us for a panel discussion hosted on the margins of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80), focused on unpacking the global clean cooking transition. The panel, hosted in partnership with the U.S. Grains & BioProducts

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Arva’s Guide to GHG Accounting: Pathways for Agricultural Supply Chain Decarbonization

(Arva) Discover actionable strategies for supply chain decarbonization - grounded in field data, farmer collaboration, and science-based methods.-- Data is the key to unlocking supply chain transformation. Arva’s Whitepaper on Supply Chain Decarbonization offers a practical look at how companies supporting farmers through

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Partnering for Sustainable Airfreight: Lufthansa Cargo and CEVA Logistics Sign MoU on SAF Use

(Lufthansa Cargo) Lufthansa Cargo and global logistics provider CEVA Logistics have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their collaboration in the area of sustainability—with a clear focus on the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The agreement aims to

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Sustainable Aviation Futures APAC Congress --- November 24-26, 2025 --- Singapore

Unlocking Asia Pacific’s SAF market and aviation decarbonisation roadmap. Sustainable Aviation Futures APAC Congress returns to Singapore from November 2025 and will unpack national policies, strategies to create domestic SAF production, and pathways to export fuel worldwide. Asia Pacific is the fastest

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Legal Analysis Finds Countries Must Include Aviation Non-CO2 Emissions in Their Climate Action Plans

by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir) Legal advice provided for environmental NGOs Transport & Environment and Opportunity Green shows that all countries have a legal obligation to include aviation non-CO2 emissions, such as those that cause climate warming aircraft contrails, in their national

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SAF Production and Procurement Deals Inked in China and Other Asia Regions

by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) The development and use of sustainable aviation fuel is increasing in both mainland China and Hong Kong, with multiple announcements of new partnerships to advance low carbon air transport. China National Aviation Fuel Corporation (CNAF), the country’s

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Revolutionizing Biodiesel: How Deep Learning Is Transforming Sustainable Fuel Production

((Beijing Institute of Technology Press Co., Ltd/EurekAlert!) As the world grapples with climate change and dwindling fossil fuel reserves, biodiesel emerges as a promising renewable alternative to conventional diesel. However, the journey toward sustainable biodiesel production faces significant hurdles, particularly

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Japan to Fund around $408 Million for Bamboo-Based Ethanol Project in India: Report

(Chinimandi) Japan will fund up to 60 billion yen (about $408 million) in public and private funding for a biofuel project in India that will convert bamboo biomass into automobile fuel, according to the Nikkei Asia. The move marks Japan’s largest

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CALL FOR POSTERS Student Poster Session at Hex@Tex --- September 30-October 1, 2025 --- Austin, TX DEADLINE September 10, 2025

Current university students are invited to participate in this exciting opportunity to present your research to a multidisciplinary audience of experts and decision-makers from across the hydrogen landscape. This educational, non-commercial event is focused on advancing innovation in hydrogen emissions

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HEX@@TEX Hydrogen Emissions eXchange at the University of Texas at Austin --- September 30-October 1, 2025 --- Austin, TX

HEX@TEX is back — bigger and better than before! Open to all, the annual Hydrogen Emissions eXchange at the University of Texas at Austin is your front-row seat to important emissions discussions playing a pivotal role in the future of

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Green Gas Production Targets and Challenges

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) EU directives target 35 bcm renewable gas by 2030, with the Netherlands aiming for 1.1 bcm Green Gas, 0.55 bcm via gasification. This necessitates building approximately 14 (30 MWth) plants in NL and 175 across Europe

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Ethanol Report on Farm Progress Show Biofuels Buzz

by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Ethanol was in the spotlight at the 2025 Farm Progress Show with USDA predicting a record corn crop that needs to find a home through increased exports and domestic demand and the Renewable Fuels Association once again

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Mexico Taps Brazil’s Ethanol Expertise to Boost Biofuels Strategy

(Bnamericas) Mexico’s government has signed an agreement with Brazil to help develop its emerging biofuels industry, as the two countries strengthen economic cooperation. On Wednesday, energy minister Luz Elena González Escobar and Brazil’s vice president Geraldo Alckmin signed a declaration of intent

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Ethanol Group Says a Summer of Policy Changes Points towards More Markets for Farmers

by Kellan Heavican (Brownfield Ag News) The executive director of Renewable Fuels Nebraska says recent policy decisions impacting biofuels from the Trump administration could expand markets for farmers. Dawn Caldwell says increasing blending requirements for ethanol under the Renewable Fuels Standard was

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Hydrogen’s Horizon: Going for the Green, Bethpage Black Style

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Ryder Cup. Bethpage Black. The 17th hole. Two hundred and thirty-two yards into a crosswind, back-left pin tucked behind a bunker. One hole down, one swing to keep the match alive. Play safe? Or go

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12th Annual CH4 Connections Conference --- October 8-9, 2025 --- Fort Collins, CO

For 12 years, the conference has promoted the open exchange of ideas from leading thought leaders, academic researchers, industry experts, regulators, policymakers, and environmental advocates. Speakers will address current research on methane emissions, technologies to detect and mitigate emissions, policy

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Veritas Workshop --- October 7, 2025 --- Ft. Collins, CO

Veritas’ technical protocols provide companies and countries with methane emissions reduction targets with a consistent, technology neutral approach to measuring and verifying methane emissions-enabling a credible, consistent, verifiable, and transparent methodology. READ MORE

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Using Independent Assurance to Strengthen Confidence in Methane Emissions Data

by Amanda Berry (Catalyst/Medium) If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it. Nowhere is that truer than in tackling methane emissions. Methane is responsible for a good portion of global emissions, yet the International Energy Agency estimates that around 70% of methane

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Special EPM Podcast Series Hosted by Sue Retka Schill Featuring Sen. Tom Daschle

(Ethanol Producer Magazine) Homegrown Fuels Podcast Episode 13. Sen. Tom Daschle earned the nickname Dasch-ahol for his gasohol advocacy. He served as South Dakota’s Representative beginning in 1978 in the midst of the gasohol craze, and was elected to the Senate

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2025 Transportation & Innovation Expo --- October 28, 2025 --- Madison, WI

The T&I is Wisconsin’s premier sustainable transportation exposition, gathering industry leaders from around the Midwest, seeking to provide attendees with the opportunity to discover the latest in advanced transportation technologies. We offer groundbreaking & fun sessions covering the latest innovations

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Credit

(Minnesota Department of Revenue) If you produce or blend sustainable aviation fuel, you may qualify for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Credit. The credit is available for sustainable aviation fuel sold after June 30, 2024, and before July 1, 2030, for tax years

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Iman Pambagyo

Still, the global legitimacy of palm oil-based biodiesel cannot endure without stronger sustainability pillars at home. Criticisms ... about deforestation, land conflicts, and indigenous rights should not be dismissed as mere “smear campaigns.” There is truth in these claims, however

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Countdown to CBAM 2026: How Businesses and Industries Are Getting Ready --- September 17, 2025 --- ONLINE

With the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) impacting imports from 2026 — and reporting requirements already in effect — companies around the world are racing to understand its implications. In this timely webinar, OPIS experts break down what CBAM

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Countdown to CBAM 2026: How Businesses and Industries Are Getting Ready --- September 17, 2025 --- ONLINE

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EPA Proposes to Block California’s Heavy-Duty Truck Rule for Out-of-State Vehicles

(Advanced Clean Tech News) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced it is proposing to disapprove California’s heavy-duty vehicle inspection and maintenance requirements as they apply to vehicles not registered in the state, including out-of-state and foreign-registered trucks. The EPA

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AI-Generated Scientific Hypotheses Lag Human Ones When Put to the Test

byJeffrey Brainard (Science Magazine) Machines still face hurdles in identifying fresh research paths, study suggests -- ... In a heartbeat, machines can now scour the ballooning research literature for gaps, signaling fruitful research avenues that scientists might otherwise miss. But how good are

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OLEOFUELS® 2026 --- June 10-11, 2026 --- Seville, Spain

Join us for the highly anticipated OLEOFUELS® 2026 Conference, taking place on the 10th & 11th June 2026 in Sevilla, Spain. Now in its 17th edition, this leading industry event will bring together around 300 senior-level attendees from across the entire oleofuels value chain. From feedstock

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Bio Friends and Cheongmyeong Sign MOU to Build Korea's First Commercial-Scale Biogas-Based Methanol Production Plant

(Bio Friends) On August 22nd, Biofriends Inc. (CEO WonJun Cho), a clean fuel and renewable energy production company, and Cheongmyeong Co., Ltd. (CEO MinSu Na), a leading K-biogas company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to build Korea's first commercial-scale biogas-based

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy Integration in Renewable Energy Systems

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest)Integrating bioenergy is essential for flexible renewable energy systems, addressing increasing demands for short- and long-term flexibility, electrification support, and carbon management. Flexible bioenergy helps resolve intraday and seasonal electricity mismatches by producing storable fuels like

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BASF and Yara End Joint Project for Low-Carbon Ammonia at U.S. Gulf Coast

(Yara International ASA) BASF and Yara International ASA have jointly decided to discontinue their project to develop a low-carbon ammonia production facility with carbon capture and storage in the U.S. Gulf Coast region. This decision reflects the companies’ commitment to focus

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The Grimaldi Group Takes Delivery of the Grande Shanghai

(Grimaldi Group) The Grimaldi Group takes delivery of the Grande Shanghai; Among the main features of this innovative car carrier are her 9,000 CEU capacity, halved fuel consumption and Ammonia Ready class notation. Naples, 27 August 2025: This morning, the Grimaldi Group took

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Burando Energies, NCLH & World Fuel Services Unite to Decarbonize Maritime

(Burando Energies/Bunker Market) Burando Energies partnered with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) and World Fuel Services to supply biofuels to NCLH cruise ships during port stays in the Netherlands. In a major stride toward maritime decarbonization, Burando Energies, World Fuel Services

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Port of Louisiana Seeks Bids to Build e-Methanol Bunker Barge

by John Snyder (Riviera) Port calls for bids from US shipyards to construct 28,900-bbl methanol fuelling barge -- Bids are being solicited from qualified US shipyards for the construction of a 28,900-bbl e-methanol hydrogen fuelling barge for the Port of South Louisiana. According

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European Automakers Warn that Combustion Engine Ban Isn’t Possible

by James Ochoa (AutoBlog) Industry leaders urged European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to reconsider plans for phasing out fossil fuel-powered vehicles by the mid-2030s. -- According to new reports published by Bloomberg and Reuters, Europe’s automotive giants are sounding the alarm, warning that

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Expander and Rocky Mountain Establish Wheatland Synfuels Inc. as a Platform dor Carseland Bio-Synfuels Complex

(Expander Energy/Newswire) Expander Energy Inc. (“Expander”) and Rocky Mountain Clean Fuels Inc. (“Rocky Mountain”) are pleased to announce that a letter of intent has been signed to jointly form Wheatland Synfuels Inc. (“Wheatland”) and to acquire Rocky Mountain’s state-of-the-art Carseland Synthetic

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OCOchem and ADM Announce Production Partnership to Build Innovative New CO2 Conversion Facility at ADM Facility

(OCOchem/Business Wire) OCOchem, a rapidly scaling pioneer of CO2 electrolysis and conversion technologies, today (August 18, 2025) announced production partnership agreement with ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in innovative solutions from nature, to build a groundbreaking field demonstration plant using

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Thin Biofilm Can Transform CO₂ into Renewable Energy

by Kathrine Torday Gulden (NIBIO) NIBIO has contributed to developing a method for turning greenhouse gases like CO₂ or CO into biomethane – a renewable energy source. Using thin layers of microorganisms, so-called biofilms, greenhouse gases can be transformed into clean-burning fuel. Carbon-based

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Understanding Uncertainty in Biofuel ILUC

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) IIASA’s GLOBIOM model simulates global land-use change across agriculture, bioenergy, and forestry to understand market-mediated responses. Research analyzed uncertainty in Induced Land-Use Change (ILUC) emissions from increased US soy-biodiesel demand using One-at-a-time and Monte Carlo simulations.

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Organic Recycling Systems’ Catalyst Validated for Boosting Biogas Production

by Prakash Jha (Bio Energy Times) Organic Recycling Systems (ORS) has achieved a major milestone in the field of Compressed Biogas (CBG) with its MethanoBoost Catalyst (MBC) receiving validation from the Sardar Swarn Singh National Institute of Bio-Energy (SSS-NIBE). The institute confirmed

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Viking Line Starts to Run Vessels on Bio-LNG to Generate Compliance for Gasum’s FuelEU Maritime Pool

(Gasum) The collaboration enables a substantial increase in compliance supply as demand for FuelEU Maritime pooling heats up towards the end of the year. Viking Line has started to run it’s two ro-ro vessels Viking Glory and Viking Grace on bio-LNG in

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Universal Fuel Technologies’ Sustainable Aviation Fuel Accepted into ASTM Clearinghouse for Qualification

(Universal Fuel Technologies) Company's Flexiforming-produced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) advances toward commercial adoption; Acceptance validates proven technical capability and production scale required for Clearinghouse qualification; Milestone positions Unifuel as a credible pathway towards 100% drop-in SAF for commercial airline adoption As the global

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Airbus and Air France Complete Inaugural SAF A220 Ferry Flight

(Airbus) An Air France Airbus A220 today completed its delivery flight from Airbus’ site in Mirabel to Paris powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This marked a significant step forward: Airbus in Canada directly issued official sustainability credentials for SAF to a

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SAF’s a Baldwin! Hello! We Clue You in on Why We’re Totally Following UFT’s Flexforming SAF Tech and Its Progress

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) I read earlier today an assertion that SAF costs seven times as much as jet fuel, and it reminds me the world is still pretty clueless about SAF’s progress. As if the U.S. Navy’s $2.18-per-gallon order with AltAir

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Canola Acres Poised to Rebound as Demand for Biofuels Grows

by Candace Krebs (Farm Talk) Demand for renewable fuels is driving a resurgence of interest in winter canola, as indicated by the turnout at a recent Southern Plains regional meeting that attracted more than twice the growers as the same meeting

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Harnessing Feedstock Diversity for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production

by Paul Ticehurst (Johnson Matthey/Energy Connects) Relying on a single feedstock for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production is not a realistic option. The amount of SAF needed for the aviation sector to meet the growing number of mandates and targets globally

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Auramarine Delivers Methanol Fuel Supply System for Two Terntank Hybrid Tankers

(Auramarine) Agreement is a natural continuation of the partnership following the delivery of methanol fuel supply systems for three of Terntank’s 15,000 DWT hybrid tankers over the past 12 months. Auramarine, the trusted fuel supply and auxiliary systems expert, announced that it has signed

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Carbon Counts: AI Hype, Hazards, and Real-World Impact --- September 18, 2025 --- ONLINE

David LaGreca and Dave Lindenmuth are back with Carbon Counts, an informational series exploring how guidance from the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, state and local jurisdictions, and evolving consumer expectations are redefining transparency in emissions accounting. This episode will feature EcoEngineers’ Climate

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CORSIA and Opportunities for Sustainable Aviation Fuel --- September 10, 2025 --- ONLINE

Join us for an in-depth webinar designed for stakeholders in the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry and aviation sector. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), focusing on how

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Unlocking Revenue with a Life-Cycle Analysis --- September 4, 2025 --- ONLINE

Life-cycle analysis (LCA) is a powerful tool that helps businesses go beyond simply reducing their environmental footprint — it can also unleash significant revenue potential and foster sustainable growth. Evolving regulations are using carbon accounting and LCA to measure accurate

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Fuel Switch Snapshot: B100 Only Makes Sense between EU Ports

(Engine) Rotterdam’s regulation-adjusted B100 remains attractive; B100 continues to be priced out in Singapore; LBM a top choice for dual-fuel vessels -- ... In Singapore, B100 is still far from affordable. That is partly because it is only offered by a few suppliers with