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Cemvita Signs Agreement With Government of Rio Grande do Sul to Deploy Industrial Plant in Southern Brazil

(Cemvita/Business Wire) -Cemvita, the U.S.-based industrial biotechnology company, signed today an engagement agreement with Invest RS, formalizing its plan to build a facility in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, for the production of FermOil™. This sustainable oil will be used as

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VINCI Wins Major Contract for Innovative Biofuel Plant in Spain

(Vinci) Electrical, piping and industrial mechanical works for a major second-generation biofuel plant; A strategic project for the energy transition in Spain -- Moeve and Apical have awarded Grupo Cobra and Masa - both subsidiaries of Cobra IS – the electrical, piping and

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In 2025, Ethanol Isn’t Just a Climate Story—It’s a Plan for Rural Growth

by Andrea Kent (Renewable Industries Canada/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... In 2024, U.S., ethanol exports reached an impressive 1.9 billion gallons with over a third destined for Canada. These figures represent more than mere statistics; they demonstrate how our cross-border partnership fulfills

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The Importance of Oil Seed Extraction for the Renewable Fuels Market

by Mat Ducharme (Crush, CPM | Crown/Biofuels International) ... Oil seed extraction is the process of removing oil from plant seeds such as soybean, canola, sunflower, camelina and mustard seeds. These oils are rich in triglycerides, which are essential feedstocks for producing

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From Pain Points to Best Practices: Improving Government Fleet Specifications for Zero-Emission Vehicles

by JoAnne Golden, Bradley Northup, Eric Winterset (Advanced Clean Tech News) ... We know from our meeting at ACT that creating equipment specifications is a painful process for government fleets. And we also know that equipment suppliers generally struggle in

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Truck OEMs Challenge Clean Truck Partnership in Federal Court

(Advanced Clean Tech News) Four of the nation’s largest heavy-duty truck makers have filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, challenging the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and Governor Gavin Newsom’s ability to enforce certain state

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BTS Bioenergy Opens Maryland Organics Recovery Center

(BTS Bioenergy/PR Newswire) New facility supports growing demand for food waste recycling and enhances Maryland's circular economy infrastructure. -- BTS Bioenergy, a leader in organic waste transformation and renewable energy infrastructure, announces the opening of the Maryland Organics Recovery Center (MORC), a new

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Farms and Fuels Alliance Celebrates Ontario Government's Commitment to Homegrown Ethanol Industry and Rural Jobs

(Farms and Fuels Alliance/Business Wire) he Farms and Fuels Alliance (FFA) today applauded the Ontario government's decision to introduce Canadian content requirements to ethanol, a critical move that will strengthen the province's agricultural sector, secure thousands of Ontario jobs, and ensure

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Gasum Provides Bio-LNG for the First Completely Carbon Neutral Shipping Route on the Baltic Sea Run by Wasaline

(Gasum) Wasaline’s vessel sailing between Finland and Sweden will run solely on Gasum’s liquefied biogas going forward. -- Nordic energy company Gasum and Finnish shipping company Wasaline have agreed that Gasum will provide only liquefied biogas (bio-LNG) to Wasaline’s vessel Aurora Botnia going forward.

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Renewable Jet Fuel Projects Gain Momentum in Finland

(Helsinki Times) UPM, Neste and St1 are advancing plans to produce renewable jet fuel from forest industry residues. The shift aims to meet growing EU requirements for sustainable aviation fuel, known as SAF. In Lappeenranta, UPM Biofuels is preparing to start commercial production

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to International SAF Policy Landscape and Investment Hurdles

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) International SAF markets are heavily reliant on HEFA (85% future volume), but need diversification due to feedstock limits. Strong global policies and mandates are emerging (e.g., EU’s ReFuelEU, UK’s 10% by 2030, US’s 3 billion gallons by 2030). Despite

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L&T Energy GreenTech Partners with Japan’s ITOCHU for Green Ammonia Project

(Larsen & Toubro) L&T Energy GreenTech Ltd (LTEG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), has entered into a Joint Development Agreement with ITOCHU Corporation of Japan to develop and commercialise a 300 KTPA green ammonia project at Kandla in

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India Begins Construction of First Green Hydrogen-Powered Ships

(Ship Technology) Cochin Shipyard and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders are each constructing a vessel powered by hydrogen fuel cells, employing indigenous technology. -- India has initiated the construction of its first green hydrogen-powered ships, a significant move towards sustainable maritime transportation. Union Minister

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Greenlyte and MB Energy Seal an Agreement for the Supply of e-Methanol

(Inspenet) The companies agree that access to renewable fuels is essential to ensure energy security and industrial competitiveness. -- Greenlyte Carbon Technologies and MB Energy have entered into a strategic partnership that guarantees the supply of e-methanol produced at the LiquidSolar plant in Marl. This agreement includes

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GCGF: Why Ethanol Deserves a Seat at the Alternative Bunker Fuels Table

(Manifold Times) While green marine fuels have had strong industry backing, ethanol’s benefits haven’t been highlighted enough for maritime use. Chris Chatterton makes his case on why that should change. -- Chris Chatterton, Maritime Advisor of Global Centre for Green Fuels (GCGF),

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Seaspan Energy & Anew Climate Partner to Deliver Lower Carbon Marine Fuel

(Seaspan) Partnership launches market-first solution for certified R-LNG in maritime sector -- Seaspan Energy (Seaspan) and Anew Climate (Anew) have entered into a strategic agreement to offer delivery of renewable liquefied natural gas (R-LNG) to customers on the North American West Coast. As

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Brazil’s Eight-Year Campaign for Green Jet Fuel Hits the Trump Wall

by Dayanne Sousa (Bloomberg) ... Selling large volumes of ethanol as feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, had long been a dream of Brazilian producers, who churn out more of the biofuel than almost anyone else. To achieve that, officials invested heavily in

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This Toyota Prius Can Cut Emissions by Up to 90% Thanks to a Clever Trick

by Thanos Pappas (Car Scoops) The plug-in hybrid powertrain of this Prius prototype can run on both ethanol and gasoline -- The Prius PHEV flex fuel prototype offers a new approach to vehicle decarbonization. It pairs plug-in hybrid technology with an engine that can

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EPA Unplugs Biogas-to-Electricity in Renewable Fuel Standard

by Marc Heller (Politico Pro Greenwire) The agency intends to remove biogas-generated electricity's eligibility for the biofuels program, squashing a potential revenue stream for livestock operations. -- The Trump administration is putting the brakes on an already sputtering effort to turn farm

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Landi Technologies and American CNG Announce Strategic Partnership

(Landi) Landi Technologies and American CNG, LLC are proud to announce a landmark strategic partnership that unites best-in-class engine technology, high-pressure fuel systems, vertically integrated cylinder production, and national installation capabilities into a single, all-in-one RNG/CNG offering for Original Equipment Manufacturers

August 13, 2025 Read Full Article

Argus Biomass Conference --- April 21-23, 2025 --- London, UK

Position your business operations in a sustainable way - learn from and network with the global biomass supply chain The 2025 Argus Biomass Conference returned to London on 1-3 April 2025 for the largest global gathering of biomass leaders. 450+ international

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Emvolon and Montauk Renewables Announce Launch of Joint Venture to Convert Biogas into High-Value, Low Carbon Fuel

(Emvolon/Business Wire) Following the successful completion of a field demonstration, the new joint venture seeks to develop projects to generate up to 50K metric tons of green methanol annually by 2030 -- -Emvolon, an MIT spin-off that converts greenhouse gas emissions into

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First for India: IOC Panipat Refinery Certified to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel

by Saurabh Sinha (Times of India/MSN) In a first for India, a refinery here has been certified to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Cotecna Inspection India Pvt Ltd has certified Indian Oil’s Panipat refinery to convert used cooking oil to “co-processed oil

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Phase 1 Successfully Completed in World's First Initiative to Promote SAF Use and Advance Decarbonize of Aviation

(Japan Airlines) Expansion Planned Following Confirmation of Effectiveness of Scope 3 Environmental Value Trading at Narita Airport -- In August 2024, a project* was launched to build a new scheme for trading Scope 3 environmental value to encourage the use of sustainable

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The Government Has Created a Coordination Council for the Development of Bioenergy

(Ukraine Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture) The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has created a Coordination Council for the Development of Bioenergy Potential of Agriculture. The new body will help unite the efforts of the authorities, business and experts aimed

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Surprise USDA Crop Report Underscores Urgent Need to Unleash American Ethanol

(Renewable Fuels Association) The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported today (August 12, 2025) that American farmers are expected to harvest a record-large corn crop of 16.7 billion bushels this fall, while the corn surplus is projected to rise to its highest level in eight

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Brazilian Innovations in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Brazil is emerging as a significant SAF producer, leveraging its abundant renewable resources through a strong government-university-industry synergy. The SENAI Innovation Institute for Renewable Energies (ISI-ER) is a key player, focusing on scaling up SAF production via Fischer-Tropsch (FT) synthesis and

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The Airline Industry’s Dirty Secret: Clean Jet Fuel Failures

by Joanna Plucinska, Joe Brock, Marleen Kaesebier and Paul Carsten (Reuters) ... But the refinery quietly ceased operations in April. And World Energy’s plans for a second plant in Houston have stalled amid a lack of commitment from the industry, according

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National Corn Growers Association and Ag Data Transparent Launch New Carbon Transparency Project

(National Corn Growers Association) The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and Ag Data Transparent announced today a new partnership to bring clarity to farmers interested in carbon market contracts. “The rapid expansion of carbon programs and solution providers in agriculture presents immense opportunities - but also significant

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AgVault Develops Ethanol's Next Path to Value Creation Beyond Fuel

(AgVault/Ethanol Producer Magazine) With little to no efficiency gains remaining in the ethanol production process, AgVault has developed a next generation fermentation technology solution designed to significantly improve the profitability of existing ethanol production facilities. Using low-cost carbohydrate production from existing

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SUNBLOCK: The Global Fight to Save Farmland from Big Solar (My New Free Mini-Documentary)

by Robert Bryce (Substack) From Spain to Texas and India to Ireland, solar projects are encroaching on prime agricultural land. Farmers and ranchers are fighting back. -- ... But the facts are clear: solar energy is expanding rapidly; that expansion is gobbling

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‘E15 Is the Drum We’re Banging’: Nebraska Ethanol Leaders Meet with Ag Secretary Rollins

by Steve White (Rural Radio Network) Supporters of ethanol “bang the drum” for E15 during a meeting with Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins. -- The Secretary of Agriculture visited eastern Nebraska over the weekend, hosting a roundtable with ag leaders. Wayne Garrett of Chief

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Biogas Industry Calls for Recognition of Biomethane as a Net Zero Fuel within UK ETS in Open Letter to Secretary of State Ed Miliband

(Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association) The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) alongside leading businesses from UK industry and the biogas sector, has written to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband MP, calling for the urgent recognition

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Brazil Invests in Research with Tequila Plant for Ethanol Production

(Embrapa (Google translation)) - Public-private partnership tests Agave tequilana as a new source of ethanol in three pilot areas in the semi-arid regions of Bahia and Paraíba. - Drought-resistant species can boost the bioeconomy and energy transition in the Northeast and

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Axpo Completes Spain's First Ship-to-Ship Bio-LNG Bunkering Operation in the Large Container Shipping Industry

(Axpo) Axpo has successfully completed Spain's first ship-to-ship Bio-LNG bunkering operation at the Port of Algeciras in the large container shipping industry, further solidifying its leadership in sustainable marine fuels. A volume of over 4,000 cubic metres of ISCC-certified Bio-LNG were

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DNV and RSI Complete Study on Decarbonizing the Short Sea Dry Bulk Fleet

(DNV) Amid increasing pressure on shipping to achieve the IMO 2050 decarbonization targets, the Responsible Shipping Initiative (RSI) and DNV have completed a new study: "Decarbonization of the short sea dry bulk fleet", co-funded by the Swedish Transport Administration. The study

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Egypt Partners with UNIDO, Eni to Advance Biogas Project in Beni Suef

(Egypt State Information Service) Egypt is moving forward with a new project in Beni Suef Governorate to convert agricultural and animal waste into biogas, in cooperation with the Biogas Energy Foundation for Sustainable Development (affiliated with the Ministry of Environment) and

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MEDAS Contracts Order for the Largest Multi-Feed, Ethanol Plant in Maharashtra at 500,000 lpd from NSL (Jay Mahesh Unit, Mazalgaon)

(MEDAS Engg Design) MEDAS to Deliver Energy-Efficient Ethanol Plant -- MEDAS EnggDesign Pvt. Ltd. (MEDAS), a leading EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) company specializing in distillery, brewery, and food processing solutions, has been awarded a significant contract by NSL Sugars Ltd., one

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Commercialization Progress and Challenges of Biojet Fuels

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) SAF is crucial for aviation decarbonization, needing >400 billion litres by 2050 (currently <1%). While HEFA is commercial, its feedstock is limited, thus all 11 ASTM-approved pathways must be pursued. Challenges include slow commercialization and feedstock logistics. Key

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The Grand Bargain: Can Food and Fuel Find Common Ground?

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The MAHA Commission’s stated mission is sweeping: to drastically reduce chronic disease and eliminate childhood illness. Among its many proposals, it has taken aim at dietary fats and oils — in particular, seed oils such

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Toyo Commissions Ten TPD Green Methanol Plant at Madhya Pradesh

(Chemical Industry News) Toyo Engineering India successfully commissioned a green methanol plant with a daily production capacity of ten tons at NTPC’s Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station in Madhya Pradesh. The facility marks a major step forward in India’s green energy

August 11, 2025 Read Full Article

Statkraft Secures Land for 400MW Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Project on Scottish Island

by Leigh Collins (Hydrogen Insight) Shetland Hydrogen Project 2 will use excess wind power to produce renewable H2 -- Europe’s largest renewable energy producer Statkraft has agreed to build a green hydrogen and ammonia project of up to 400MW on land next

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MNRE Launches ₹200 Crore Pilot Projects to Boost Green Hydrogen Innovation

by Mohan Gupta (Solar Quarter) The Indian Government has introduced a new initiative through the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy to support special pilot projects for green hydrogen. This step is part of the broader National Green Hydrogen Mission, which

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EcoCeres, Xiamen Airlines Join Hands to Advance SAF Production

by Fayaz Hussain (SAF Investor) Hong Kong-based pure play renewable fuels producer EcoCeres said it is partnering with Fujian-based Xiamen Airlines to collect and transport waste cooking oil from selected restaurant partners through its established supply chain. The waste oil will be

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Brazil’s Grupo Potencial to Invest $392 Million in Corn Ethanol Plant in Parana State

by Roberto Samora (Reuters/Successful Farming) Brazil’s Grupo Potencial will invest 2 billion reais ($392.9 million) to build a corn ethanol plant in Lapa, Parana state, as part of a plan to develop the world’s largest biofuels complex, Vice President Carlos Eduardo

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New Report Highlights Australian Grain’s Strategic Role in Securing Low-Carbon Fuel Future

(GrainGrowers) With current Middle East tensions exposing concerns about Australia’s fuel supply, a new GrainGrowers report highlights the potential for grain and oilseed based low-carbon liquid fuels to strengthen sovereign fuel capability, reduce reliance on imports and support emission reduction goals. The

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38 Ethanol Distilleries Receiving Benefits under Ethanol Interest Subvention Scheme Likely to Be Commissioned

(ChiniMandi) A total of 38 ethanol distilleries receiving the benefit of Ethanol Interest Subvention Scheme notified by the Government for enhancement and augmentation of ethanol production capacity are likely to be commissioned. The projected annual capacity of these distilleries are around

August 11, 2025 Read Full Article

Japan: Japan Raises Carbon Intensity Value for Gasoline and Reduction Target Public Comments DEADLINE September 2, 2025

(US Department of Agriculture Foreign Agriculture Service) Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has proposed a new carbon intensity (CI) value for gasoline. As pledged, METI will raise the reduction target from the current provisional 55 percent to 60

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Inside the Search for Sustainable Aviation Fuels, Which Are on the Federal Chopping Block

Li Qiao (The Conversation) ... But these biofuels are harder to produce and more expensive, in part because the technologies are new, and in part because there are not yet logistics systems in place to collect, transport and process large quantities of source

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U.S. Floods Global Market with Cheap Ethanol

by Camila Souza Ramos (International Valor) To offload surplus, Trump adds product to trade deals with U.K. and Japan -- To find markets for the surplus and curb a price drop of nearly 20% in two years, Washington has included the corn-based

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Innovations in Sustainable Biomass Supply and Bio-hubs

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The IEA Bioenergy Task on Sustainable Biomass Supply advances sustainable, low-carbon bioenergy systems by focusing on techno-economic strategies within existing supply chains. Key innovations include developing techno-economic models for “bio-hubs” to mitigate site volume variability and

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The New RVOs: When 15 Billion Gallons Is Not 15 Billion Gallons

(Clean Fuels Development Coalition) In comments filed with the US EPA on the 2026-27 volume obligations for the Renewable Fuel Standard, the agency was criticized for admitting the 15 billion gallon corn ethanol target is likely unattainable and encouraging any

August 10, 2025 Read Full Article

Report on Microalgae-Based Biofuel Production Released

(Viet Nam News) The VNĐ7 billion (US$270,000) project has seen a fruitful cooperation deal between the local university and Bình Sơn Refining and Petrochemical JSC on the development of a high-tech farming pilot project producing 2,000 kilogrammes of dried microalgae per

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CBH Collaborates with NORDEN for Biofuel Pilot Project

(NORDEN) Australia’s largest co-operative and exporter of grain is reducing its maritime supply chain emissions as part of an Australian-first biofuels insetting pilot project in partnership with two global shipping giants.  CBH Group has collaborated with NORDEN and Oldendorff by using waste-based

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Ethanol Car Market Growth Accelerates with Rising Green Mobility Demand

(Allied Market Research/EIN Newswire) ... The ethanol car market refers to the segment of the automotive industry that utilizes ethanol-based fuels, such as E85 or flex-fuel, as a primary energy source. Ethanol cars are designed or modified to run on higher

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Jay Joseph

BEVs are not the goal, better electric vehicles are a pathway to achieving carbon neutral, not necessarily the only pathway. ... BEVs will continue to improve, we’re working on solid-state batteries, but our goal is carbon neutral, not battery electric

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Biogas Engineering’s Multi-faceted Roles and Global Potential

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Biogas engineering offers five key roles: emission mitigation, renewable energy, fertilizers, environmental protection, and soil improvement. A newsworthy aspect is Biogas with Carbon Capture and Sequestration (BGCCS) for negative emissions. China demonstrates immense biogas potential from agricultural waste,

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Industry Coalitions Partner to Accelerate Green Shipping Solutions

(SASH Coalition) Today (August 5, 2025), industry coalitions ZESTAs and the SASHA Coalition, announced a partnership to drive policy and industry action in order to develop and deploy green shipping technologies and accelerate the maritime energy transition. The two coalitions, collectively representing

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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 -- All bunker prices mentioned below have been adjusted for calorific contents to make them VLSFO-equivalent. They have estimated EU-EU voyage compliance costs

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The Ports of Barcelona and Shanghai Sign an Agreement to Strengthen Their Relationship and Create a Green Corridor

(Port of Barcelona) The agreement was signed as part of the joint visit by the Port of Barcelona and the Generalitat de Catalunya to the Port of Shanghai. -- The Port of Barcelona and Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) have today (August

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Carmakers Step Up Flex Fuel Efforts with CAFE III on The Horizon

Tushaar Singh Gill (Acko Drive) India’s top carmakers are ramping up flex fuel vehicle plans as new CAFE III rules will soon give ethanol-blended cars the same regulatory benefits as EVs. Automakers are showcasing new models, but concerns remain over efficiency

August 07, 2025 Read Full Article

New Summit Carbon Solutions CEO Teases ‘Updates’ to Business Plan in Letter to Landowners

by Cami Koons (Iowa Capital Dispatch) Summit Carbon Solutions has a new CEO, Joe Griffin, who authored letters this week to signed and unsigned landowners along the carbon pipeline project route. Two versions of the letter, one dated Aug. 4 and the

August 07, 2025 Read Full Article

US Hikes India Tariffs to 50%, Putting Focus on Key Food, Fuel, Feedstock Trade Flows

by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Indian ag exports, biofuels, refined fuels face among highest US trade barriers; Exports of plant proteins, animal feed additives to face steep pricing pressure; Tariff to apply to all Indian goods entering US in 21

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RFA Thanks Lawmakers for Bills Removing Outdated E15 Roadblocks

(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today thanked Sens. Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) for leading the introduction of the bipartisan Ethanol for America Act in the Senate and House, which would require the U.S.

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The Government Approved the Strategy for the Use of Biomethane and Geothermal Energy, Paving the Way for Strengthening Energy Security and Reducing Dependence on Fossil Fuel Imports

(CzechMinistry of the Environment (Goodle Translation)) The Ministry of the Environment, together with the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Agriculture, presented the Action Plan for the Development of Biomethane in the Czech Republic until 2030. The document

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Digestate Processing for High-Value Bio-Fertilizer Production

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Digestate processing aims to reduce quantity or purify biogas byproducts, driven by high transport costs and legal restrictions. The key innovation is producing high-value bio-fertilizer products like struvite, dried pellets, or ammonium sulphate solution. While direct land

August 06, 2025 Read Full Article

Trade Tensions, Biofuel Uncertainty Hit Agribusiness Profits

(Farm Policy News) Ongoing trade tensions and uncertainty about U.S. biofuel policy contributed to second quarter profits hitting multi-year lows for a number of crop trading companies — including Archer-Daniels-Midland and Bunge Global SA — while ag equipment manufacturers warned those

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ePURE: Recent Surge in US Ethanol Exports to EU and UK Justifies Keeping Tariffs in Place

(ePURE/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The EU’s commitment to safeguarding its strategically important renewable ethanol industry in the trade deal with the U.S. is especially important given the recent rise in U.S. ethanol exports to the EU and U.K., according to ePURE. Even with

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Pro-Fossil Fuel Group Presses for Spots on EPA Expert Panel

by Sean Reilly (Politico Pro Greenwire) The nominees could be instrumental to the administration’s goal of rolling back the tightened soot standard and standing pat on other air quality limits. -- More than a quarter of the candidates for an expert and

August 06, 2025 Read Full Article

Klobuchar, Moran Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Biorefineries, Renewable Chemicals, and Biomanufacturing

(Office of Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)) U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) introduced bipartisan legislation to enhance the ability of the Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Products Assistance program to support the development of advanced biofuels, renewable chemicals,

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On the Radar: SAF Finds Its Glidepath

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... That’s where the SAF sector is today: not just climbing but aligning, stabilizing its flight path, and making deliberate adjustments to reach net‑zero on schedule. The industry’s newest announcements — from XCF Global’s billion‑dollar build‑out to

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NOW is the Time to Allow Crop-Based British Bioethanol in the SAF Mandate

by Gaynor Hartnell (Renewable Transport Fuel Association) RTFA calls for the UK’s SAF Mandate to be amended, to make British bioethanol eligible. It should fall within the HEFA cap, i.e. allowing either HEFA or UK crop-based AtJ SAF to be used

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Asahi Kasei Successfully Demonstrates Biomethane Production with High Yield and High Purity Using Biogas from Organic Waste

(Asahi Kasei) Launching concerted effort for global licensing -- Diversified global manufacturer Asahi Kasei has successfully completed a demonstration trial of an innovative biogas purification system using zeolites in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. Begun in February 2025, the trial achieved biomethane production

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APM Terminals Poti and Biodiesel Georgia Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Green Operations

(Interpressnews) APM Terminals Poti has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Biodiesel Georgia LLC, marking the start of a joint initiative aimed at reducing the port’s carbon footprint through the use of biodiesel. Under the MoU, APM Terminals Poti plans to purchase

August 04, 2025 Read Full Article

Sunlight to Everything

(Resnick Sustainability Institute) Sunlight is an inexhaustible resource. Harnessing its power could drive a circular economy to generate energy, reduce carbon emissions, reduce materials waste, and eventually to generate the negative carbon emissions needed to bring our warming planet back into balance. Through

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Universal Access to Clean Cooking in Africa: Progress Update and Roadmap to Implementation

(International Energy Agency (IEA)) Clean cooking access is a defining challenge for Africa’s prosperity. While the number of people without access to clean cooking has halved globally since 2010, the number in sub-Saharan Africa continues to rise. This harms health, economic

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Jagatjit Commences Commercial Production at Punjab Ethanol Plant

(Chemical Industry Digest) Jagatjit Industries commenced commercial production at its grain-based ethanol plant in Hamira, located in Punjab’s Kapurthala district. The facility marks a key diversification milestone for the company as it enters the sustainable energy segment. High Capacity with Strong Revenue

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India Commissions 1 MW Green Hydrogen Plant at Kandla Port

by Aida Čučuk (Offshore Energy) India has commissioned a 1 MW green hydrogen power plant at Kandla Port, marking a step forward in the country’s push toward cleaner maritime infrastructure. -- The facility, developed by the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), was inaugurated

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Clariant Catalysts and Shanghai Electric Launch Alliance to Advance China's Energy Transition

(Clariant) Shanghai Electric’s biomass-to-green methanol plant in China, started up successfully using Clariant´s MegaMax™ methanol synthesis catalysts; The project’s success has now evolved into a strategic cooperation agreement between Clariant and Shanghai Electric to foster China´s energy transition; Goal of the partnership is

August 04, 2025 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Integrated Biorefineries Mission and Global Collaboration

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Mission Innovation Integrated Biorefineries Mission unites 23 governments to catalyze clean energy innovation, focusing on enhancing commercialization and reducing costs of biorefineries for sustainable fuels and chemicals. Its roadmap includes joint R&D (e.g., biopolymers, efficiency)

August 04, 2025 Read Full Article

U.S. Grains Council Transitions to U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council; Maintaining 65 Years of Brand Equity

(U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council) Friday morning at the 65th Annual Board of Delegates Meeting, U.S. Grains Council members voted and passed an organizational name amendment to change from the U.S. Grains Council to the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC). “The Council

August 04, 2025 Read Full Article

Two Decades of Success with the RFS

by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association) Lower gas prices. More energy independence. Stronger farms. Cleaner air. What’s not to like? These results are the proven outcomes of a groundbreaking bipartisan energy policy established twenty years ago, which continues to deliver benefits

August 04, 2025 Read Full Article

Biofuel for Ships Yields Promise

by Yuthana Praiwan (Bangkok Post) Major energy companies are interested in launching biofuel for ships as demand for this cleaner fuel is expected to rise, following a requirement issued by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). Ship operators are required to incorporate a

August 04, 2025 Read Full Article

National City Pledged to Reduce Pollution. Now It’s Considering a New Industrial Biofuel Depot

by Kori Suzuki (KPBS) ... Twenty years ago, (Margarita) Garcia began working with the Environmental Health Coalition, a longtime environmental justice group based in National City. She and her neighbors pushed back against heavy industrial activities in the city. Their efforts won support

August 04, 2025 Read Full Article

The Biggest US LNG Exporter Is Claiming a Massive Tax Credit for Using Its Cargo as an ‘Alternative’ Fuel

by Phil McKenna, Peter Aldhous (Inside Climate News) ... Liquefied natural gas vessels are fueled by their cargo—they’re built specifically to make use of the gas boiling off from their tanks. But Cheniere Energy, the largest U.S. exporter of LNG, is seeking “alternative

August 02, 2025 Read Full Article

Flex Fuel Vehicle Market Outlook Report 2025-2034 Global Push For Higher Ethanol Blends Like E85 Drives FFV Adoption And Automaker Innovation

Nasdaq/Globe Newswire/MENAFN) The Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV) market is projected to grow from USD 68.2 billion in 2025 to USD 115.8 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 6.1%. Driven by environmental concerns, government incentives, and advancements in ethanol-blended fuels, the

August 02, 2025 Read Full Article

IMFA to Invest ₹2,000 Crore in Ferrochrome and Ethanol Production

(Chemical Industry Digest) ... In a strategic move to diversify its portfolio, IMFA (Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd) is entering the biofuel sector with an investment of ₹160 crore in a 120 KLD ethanol plant at Therubali, Odisha. Scheduled to

August 02, 2025 Read Full Article

Biomass-to-Methanol: A Scalable Solution for Synthetic Fuels

by Zinovia Skoufa (Johnson Matthey/Biomass Magazine) ... Methanol, a clean-burning fuel with wide-ranging applications in shipping, power generation and sustainable chemicals, offers an alternative to traditional fuels. But biomethanol, technically mature and increasingly scalable, is building its case as a critical

August 01, 2025 Read Full Article

Rallying for RNG

by Caitlin Scheresky (Biomass Magazine) In partnership with Guidehouse and Vanguard Renewables, the RNG Coalition presented its first RNG Media Day on June 18. Hosted by the RNG Coalition’s Senior Manager of Communications, Dylan Chase, the webinar kicked off with the

August 01, 2025 Read Full Article

Powering AI

by Caitlin Scheresky (Biomass Magazine) ... The Data Center Coalition defines data centers as “physical locations that organizations use to house their critical applications and data,” including anything “in the cloud.” ... The Electric Power Research Institute, among other projects, tracks the number

August 01, 2025 Read Full Article

Homegrown Fuels Podcast wtih Jeff Faller

by Sue Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Jeff Faller led the ethanol enzyme sales team at Novozymes, now Novonesis, for around two decades. His career in ethanol started at South Dakota State University where he studied microbiology and worked at the

August 01, 2025 Read Full Article

Homegrown Fuels Podcast with David Kolsrud

by Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Homegrown Fuels podcast features David Kolsrud who spent over two years recruiting fellow farmers to invest in a 20 MMgy ethanol plant in his hometown of Luverne, MN. Raising $20 million from skeptical farmers was

August 01, 2025 Read Full Article

Homegrown Fuels Podcast with Ralph Groschen

by Sue Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Homegrown Fuels podcast features Ralph Groschen who led the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s ethanol promotions for nearly three decades. Minnesota was the first state to mandate E10 in 1997, but it started in 1980

August 01, 2025 Read Full Article

USDA Invests $80 Million to Expand Timber Markets, Protect Forests, Fuel Economic Growth

(U.S. Department of Agriculture) Investments support rural jobs, forest health, wildfire mitigation and energy independence -- U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today (July 17, 2025) announced the U.S. Forest Service is awarding $80 million in Wood Innovation Grants to spur wood products

August 01, 2025 Read Full Article

Japan, Brazil to Cohost Meeting on Sustainable Fuel; Intl Adoption of Hydrogen, Biofuel to Be Promoted

(The Yomiuri Shimbun/Japan News) The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry and other entities plans to establish a “sustainable fuel ministerial meeting” to discuss the expansion of the use of fuels such as hydrogen with other countries, and to hold its first

August 01, 2025 Read Full Article

International Biodiesel Day Forum --- August 12, 2025 --- ONLINE

In honor of International Biodiesel Day, join the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition for a dynamic panel where global experts, innovators, and industry leaders come together. READ MORE

August 01, 2025 Read Full Article

Podcast: From Forecast to Fleet: Lessons from Höegh’s Ammonia Transition

(DNV) In this special podcast episode, guest host Øyvind Sekkesæter is joined by Andreas Enger, CEO of Höegh Autoliners to discuss their bold move toward ammonia as a scalable, zero-carbon fuel and what they have done so far to prepare

August 01, 2025 Read Full Article

More Ethanol Likely Part of South Korea’s New Agreement

by Nicole Heslip (Brownfield Ag News) The U.S. Grains Council is praising the recently announced trade deal with South Korea.Advisory Trade Policy Team Lead and Michigan farmer Chris Creuger tells Brownfield farm profitability is the number one concern of growers. “We’d sure

August 01, 2025 Read Full Article

University of Sheffield to Speed up Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production

(University of Sheffield) The University of Sheffield has been awarded UK government funding to accelerate the production of sustainable aviation fuel and bring passengers a step closer to greener flights. The University of Sheffield is to lead a new £1.5 million UK

August 01, 2025 Read Full Article

Groups File New Lawsuit against CARB’s LCFS

(Food and Water Watch) California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard Incentivizes Factory Farm Pollution Nationwide -- Today (July 25, 2025), environmental justice and environmental groups filed a new lawsuit against Governor Newsom’s California Air Resources Board (CARB) over the state’s controversial amendments to the

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Provectus Biofuels Announces Significant Step Towards Biofuel Facility as It Signs Letter of Intent with the Town of Vegreville to Advance Renewable Jet Fuel Project

(Provectus Biofuels/NewsFile) Provectus Biofuels Inc. (the "Company" or "Provectus") today announced the Company has signed a Letter of Intent with the Town of Vegreville to develop a biofuel facility that will convert the abundant wheat straw feedstock available in the area into

August 01, 2025 Read Full Article

BSM to Launch Its First Methanol Bunkering Simulator to Prepare Seafarers for a Low-Carbon Future

(Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM)) As the global shipping industry moves rapidly toward decarbonisation, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) has launched its first methanol bunkering simulator at its Maritime Training Centre in Kochi, India, in partnership with maritime technology leader Wärtsilä. This state-of-the-art

August 01, 2025 Read Full Article

GranBio and RYAM Sign MOU to Explore Cellulosic SAF Project at Jesup Facility

(GranBio/CISION) GranBio LLC, a pioneer in biochemicals and biofuels, announced today (July 31, 2025) the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc, the global leader in cellulose specialty products, to jointly explore the development of a

August 01, 2025 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Policy Impact on Biorefinery Strategies

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This project analyzes innovative policies’ impact on biorefinery strategies in Canada for radical GHG reductions. Using a case-study methodology with “Attractiveness Grids,” it quantifies the effect of monetized fiscal, land use, carbon, and targeted policies on biorefinery value chains. Results

August 01, 2025 Read Full Article

Fractious, Fabulous, Fractal Hydrogen: Why the Path to a Clean Molecule Gets Muddy

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... But step inside the real hydrogen economy, and it looks nothing like that. It’s jagged. It’s fractal. It’s a collection of breakthroughs, retreats, and strange alliances—exactly what you’d expect from an emerging system battling entropy, improvising

August 01, 2025 Read Full Article

Sarawak Eyes Hydrogen Fuel from Cow Waste

by Vivek Waghmode (Bio Energy Times) Sarawak is exploring an unconventional but promising new source of clean energy — cow waste — as part of its broader push for environmental sustainability and circular economy initiatives, reported Sarawak Tribune. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri