(U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council Senior Director of Global Strategies Kurt Shultz traveled to India to build end-user interest in purchasing U.S. distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS), that so far do not have
How POET’s Practical Innovations Are Redefining the Ethanol Market
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Along the fence, voices heckled. Your carbon is lousy. Your productivity is low. Your century is over. The tortoise kept moving—one more interconnect, one more offtake, one more FEED package priced off policy that finally stops wobbling. By
September 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Radisson Hotels and Ryanair Are among Buyers for Huge Soil Carbon Credit Release
by Jim Giles (Trellis) The market for such credits got another boost this week with a major purchase by the government of Singapore. -- Key Takeaways: Danish startup Agreena released 2.3 million credits generated by farmers in 10 European nations. The farmers deployed regenerative
September 23, 2025 Read Full Article
The International Organization for Standardization and Greenhouse Gas Protocol Will Align Guidelines for Corporate Disclosure on Emissions.
by Heather Clancy (Trellis) Key Takeaways: -ISO and GHG Protocol say their collaboration won’t apply to existing standards. -The work is expected to take at least 18 months. -One big goal: closer alignment on how to discuss progress toward net zero. The
September 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Pilot Now Offers B99 Biodiesel for Fleets in Illinois, Iowa and Texas
By Rachel Gignac (CSP Daily News) ... Pilot has completed its B99 biodiesel fuel program; the truck stop and convenience-store chain has rolled out dispensers with the fuel for fleets at its Decatur, Illinois, Des Moines, Iowa, and Dallas locations since it began the
September 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Technoeconomic Analysis (TEA) of Emerging Greenhouse Gas Removal Technologies --- September 23, 2025 --- ONLINE
Robust evaluation tools are critical to understanding the feasibility and impact of emerging greenhouse gas (GHG) removal technologies. This webinar will explore the latest developments in prospective life-cycle assessment (LCA) and technoeconomic analysis (TEA) as applied to carbon, methane, and
September 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Maritime Decarbonisation Conference, Europe --- September 30-October 1, 2025 --- Amsterdam, Netherlands
New technologies, collaborations and business models for the future of shipping -- Maritime Decarbonisation Conference, Europe has an unparalleled 10 year legacy and benefits from the knowledge of a global series, where the latest market developments are funnelled into a world
September 22, 2025 Read Full Article
P&O Ferries Begins First Biofuel-Based Operations on North Sea Ferry
by Rebecca Moore (Riviera) P&O Ferries’ Pride of Hull, has become the first ferry on the Hull–Rotterdam route to permanently run on lower-carbon biofuel blend -- Following a successful trial, Pride of Hull is now running entirely on Biofuel B30 – a blended fuel, containingn
September 22, 2025 Read Full Article
BP Abandons Plans to Build Rotterdam Biofuels Plant
by Shadia Nasralla (Reuters) BP has stopped work on its Rotterdam biofuels plant, a company spokesperson said on Monday, marking the latest in a string of abandoned biofuels projects by oil companies such as BP and Shell in the face of weak
September 22, 2025 Read Full Article
CapCO2 Solutions Seeks Honeycomb Funding
(CapCO2 Solutions) CapCO₂ Solutions is reimagining the role of CO₂—not as waste, but as a valuable input fueling a carbon-free future. By converting emissions into essential fuels and chemicals, we provide clean energy and bio-material solutions while opening new revenue
September 22, 2025 Read Full Article
World Hydrogen Energy Summit --- April 16-17, 2026 --- New Delhi, India
The World Hydrogen Energy Summit is the Energy And Environment Foundation’s global event offering a unique platform for hydrogen leaders to explore new energy futures. The theme of the summit is “Green Hydrogen: Cleaner and Zero Emission Fuel for a Sustainable Green
September 22, 2025 Read Full Article
The Unique Relationship between Sorghum and Conservation
by Jamie Sears Rawlings (AgWeb) Sorghum advocates are using crop benefits to boost conservation, productivity and profitability for grain farmers. -- ... The organization (United Sorghum Checkoff Program) has gone so far as to officially trademark sorghum as “The Resource Conserving Crop,” highlighting
September 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Bioenergy Research Center Collaboration Brings Plant-Based Fuels Closer to Market
by Chris Hubbuch (Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center) ... Most recently, GLBRC scientists worked with partners at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) and the Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) on an investigation into how different pretreatment methods affect production of fuels and
September 22, 2025 Read Full Article
SWEET Success: DOE Competition Brings GLBRC Science Closer to Market
by Chris Hubbuch (Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center) MSU student project outlines plan to turn sorghum into a living chemical factory, enabling cheaper sustainable domestic energy -- ... Their idea, detailed in the journal Biotechnology Letters, uses machine learning and genetic engineering to
September 22, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s Multi-Slide Guide to Control of Aldehyde Emissions from Alcohol-Fueled Non-Road Engines
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This FY22-FY25 project, with $400k in FY24 funding, addresses toxic aldehyde emissions from low-lifecycle carbon fuels (LLCFs) in off-road engines. Alcohols like methanol and ethanol form less reactive aldehydes during oxidation. Stable formaldehyde delivery for experiments
September 22, 2025 Read Full Article
How Policy and Compliance Are Reshaping Voluntary Carbon Markets --- October 9, 2025 --- ONLINE
The carbon markets are entering a new era. As voluntary and compliance systems converge, companies face growing pressure to ensure their use of carbon credits is credible, transparent, and value-adding. With new integrity standards and regulatory frameworks rapidly emerging, the
September 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Bayer Revamps Sustainability Council, Looking to Deliver on Its Ambitious Targets
by Tom Howarth (Trellis) The pharmaceutical and agriculture giant is bringing in fresh expertise as it races to cut emissions, transform farming and expand global health access by 2030. Bayer’s independent advisory council brings together experts in agriculture, health and sustainability to guide strategy. The
September 22, 2025 Read Full Article
BIMCO: 53% of Container Ships on Order Can Use Alternative Fuels
(Safety4Sea) In this week’s “Shipping Number of the Week” from BIMCO, Chief Shipping Analyst, Niels Rasmussen, looks at the number of container ships on order which will be able to use alternative fuels directly upon delivery. -- According to Niels Rasmussen,
September 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Cross-Border Tensions Flare as North Dakota Considers Lawsuit against South Dakota Pipeline Law
by Joshua Haiar (South Dakota Searchlight) Supporters of South Dakota’s law barring the use of eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelines are pushing back after North Dakota’s attorney general suggested his state might challenge the measure in court. In an interview published Thursday, Fargo
September 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Leveraging Ethanol’s Versatility in the Marine Sector
(U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council) Shipping’s energy transition now runs on firm timelines and audited lifecycle emissions accounting. The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) updated greenhouse-gas strategy sets a net-zero ambition “by or around 2050,” with waypoints for 2030 and 2040 and
September 19, 2025 Read Full Article
USGBC, Members Reaffirm Commitment to Japanese Biofuels Customers
(U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council) Last week, U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) staff and members traveled to Japan to participate in the 2025 U.S. Bioethanol Supply Conference, meet Japanese industry stakeholders and visit key sites in the transportation and energy
September 19, 2025 Read Full Article
UK CBAM — The UK’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
(UABIO) The UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (UK CBAM) will be launched on 1 January 2027. This will ensure that imported carbon-intensive industrial goods are charged a comparable price for their carbon emissions to that which would be paid for similar
September 19, 2025 Read Full Article
State of the Biogas Industry in 12 Countries: Review of the Report by IEA Bioenergy
(Sustainable Agribusiness Forum) At the end of last year, IEA Bioenergy developed a report on biogas and biomethane production, the use of biogas and other anaerobic digestion products, political and financial conditions, as well as innovative projects in the member countries of the
September 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Advanced Biomethane Production from Microalgae — Presentation of the Analytical Note №3 --- September 26, 2025 --- ONLINE
We are pleased to invite you to join the online event aimed at presenting the team’s research — the final Analytical Note №3 “Advanced Biomethane Production from Microalgae Harvested on the Digestate of Biogas Plants in Ukraine”. During the webinar, experts
September 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Biomethane Production from Lignocellulosic Agricultural Feedstock: Case Studies and Projects
(UABIO) We have prepared material on one of the sections of Analytical Note No. 2: Advanced biomethane production from ligno-cellulose materials, which contains the actual experience and case studies selected by our experts for this document. These facilities demonstrate significant progress over
September 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Training on Biomethane Production in Ukraine and Worldwide --- Wednesdays September 24 - November 26, 2025 --- ONLINE
On September 24, 2025, with the support of the Energy Community and the UK Agency for International Development (FCDO), the Bioenergy Association of Ukraine is starting a comprehensive training program called “Biomethane Production and Use in the World. Development of Ukrainian Biomethane Sector”. Date: Wednesdays, September 24
September 19, 2025 Read Full Article
The Impact of Biogas: Reducing Emissions, Waste Management, Circular Bioeconomy
(UABio) We have prepared a review of the IEA Bioenergy report “Identification and assessment of sustainability effects associated with biogas solutions”, which explores the multifaceted role of biogas in promoting a circular and sustainable bioeconomy. Here are the main findings of the document. Biogas, produced
September 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Maryland Department of the Environment Files Notice of Proposed Action to Amend Advanced Clean Trucks Program.
(Maryland Department of the Environment) The purpose of this action is to adjust language which clarifies compliance determinations and sales reporting requirements for vehicle manufacturers and add an additional certification pathway for medium-duty zero-emission vehicles. This will result in increased time
September 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Notice of Proposed Action Was Printed in the Maryland Register for MDE’s Maryland Heating Fuel Provider Reporting Program Public Comment DEADLINE October 21, 2025
Today, a Notice of Proposed Action was printed in the Maryland Register for MDE’s Maryland Heating Fuel Provider Reporting Program. Heating fuel providers include companies that deliver natural gas, fuel oil, propane, kerosene, coal, and other heating fuels, including biofuels, for
September 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Environmental Groups Urge IMO to Block High-Risk Biofuels in Shipping’s Net Zero Framework
by Mike Schuler (G Captain) Leading environmental organizations have submitted a joint proposal to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) calling for measures to prevent the shipping industry’s expansion into crop-based biofuels that could threaten climate goals, natural ecosystems, and food security. Pacific
September 19, 2025 Read Full Article
All International Flights to Be Biofuel-Powered in S. Korea Starting 2027
(KBS World) Starting in 2027, sustainable aviation fuel(SAF) will power all international passenger planes in South Korea as the nation seeks to lead efforts to achieve carbon neutrality in the aviation industry. A road map the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
September 19, 2025 Read Full Article
MOL’s Bulker Embarks on Biofuel-Powered Voyage for Anglo American
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Lambert Maru, a Capesize bulk carrier owned by Japanese shipping major Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), has set sail on a biofuel-powered voyage for Anglo American, a global mining company. The 292-meter-long bulk carrier started its voyage
September 19, 2025 Read Full Article
New HEAL Alliance Report Offers a 20th Century View of Precision Agriculture
by Ernie Shea (Solutions from the Land) In their released report “Precision Agriculture: A Costly Distraction from Real Climate Solutions”, the Health, Environment, Agriculture and Labor Alliance portray precision agriculture as a costly distraction from proven climate solutions that entrenches corporate
September 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Gevo Executes Deal with Biorecro to Accelerate Multi-Year Carbon Credit Offtake and Business Expansion
(Gevo) Gevo’s carbon business expands, enabling a consistent new revenue source for Gevo, and strengthens Biorecro’s BECCS project portfolio with an in-operation project. -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) announced today (September 18, 2025) that its subsidiary, Net-Zero Richardton, LLC, has signed a
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IrBEA Calls for Swift Government Implementation of Exempted Development Planning Changes
(Fleet Transport) The Government public consultation on the review of exempted development has recently closed. The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) submitted proposals, on behalf of members, for both biogas/biomethane and biomass developments that should be included in the exempted development regulation
September 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Comprehensive Analysis of Alkaline Earth Metal Ion Removal From Biodiesel Using Amino Polycarboxylate Chelating Agents: Performance and Mechanistic Insights
(Frontiers in Energy/Newswise) Scientists at Kunming University of Science and Technology collaborating with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University have discovered a promising method for removing harmful alkaline earth metal ions from biodiesel using amino polycarboxylate chelating agents. Their study, published in Frontiers in Energy,
September 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Esterhazy, Saskatchewan Issued BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Flax Straw
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) ‘A’ Rating to Drive Sustainable Flax Straw Utilization and Biobased Economic Growth -- The Town of Esterhazy, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of an investment grade BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Esterhazy, Saskatchewan. The BDO
September 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Altalto Advances as UK's Leading Waste-to-SAF Project with New Government Funding and NEXTCHEM Partnership
(Velocys/PR Newswire) Altalto (Immingham) Limited, owned by Velocys, today (September 8, 2025) announced it has been awarded funding from the UK Department for Transport's Advanced Fuels Fund to progress the Basic Engineering Design of its flagship waste-to-SAF facility. The award enables Altalto
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EcoPHA Welcomes Federal Government’s $1.1 billion Cleaner Fuels Program and Announces World-First Dual Production of Biofuels and Bioplastics from Pongamia Oils.
(EcoPHA Biotech/Medianet) Key Facts: Federal Government launches $1.1 billion ten-year Cleaner Fuels Program to boost low-carbon liquid fuel production in Australia; EcoPHA developing world's first integrated process to produce both renewable biofuels and marine-biodegradable bioplastics from Pongamia oil; Project could contribute $1 billion to
September 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Weil-McLain Introduces B100 Compatibility for Residential Oil Boilers
(Weil-McLain) Paving the way for a more climate conscious future, hydronic comfort heating solutions leader Weil-McLain®opens in a new tab has announced that its Ultra® Oilopens in a new tab, WGOopens in a new tab, WTGOopens in a new tab and SGOopens in a new tab residential oil boilers are
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Commission Welcomes an Agreement on Cohesion Policy Modernisation
(European Commission) The European Commission welcomes the adoption of important updates to Cohesion policy 2021-2027 by the European Parliament and the Council. These changes will enable EU Member States and regions to reallocate funds towards new strategic priorities, thereby enhancing investments
September 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Study Supports Growing Case for Long-Term Use of Biofuel Blends
(The Maritime Executive) The maritime industry has undertaken a range of tests exploring the use of biofuels, blending fats with diesel to create a more environmentally friendly transition fuel, with the latest test confirming the long-term operational feasibility of biodiesel. The
September 19, 2025 Read Full Article
oneworld alliance, Airlines and Breakthrough Energy Ventures Launch Investment Fund to Advance and Commercialize Sustainable Aviation Fuel Technologies
(oneworld Management Company/PR Newswire) Led by cornerstone investors Alaska Airlines, American Airlines; with IAG, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines from oneworld alliance, and Singapore Airlines as part of initial $150M fund close -- oneworld BEV Fund aims to identify, enable and
September 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Environment & Agriculture Government & Politics Labor & Growth Former State Senator Remembered for Dogged Advocacy of Rural Nebraska
by Paul Hammel (Nebraska Examiner) Loran Schmit was powerful legislative force who often took on powerful interests, credited for boosting ethanol -- Former Nebraska State Sen. Loran Schmit is remembered as a dogged advocate for rural Nebraska and the father of the
September 19, 2025 Read Full Article
EPA: 10 New SRE Petitions Filed, 23 SRE Petitions Currently Pending
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Sept. 18 published updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data, reporting that 10 new SRE petitions have been filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard in the past month. A total of 23
September 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Senators Spar over Biofuels Ahead of NDAA Floor Vote
by Andres Picon (E&E Daily) Senators are negotiating on amendments to their defense authorization, including language on ethanol sales and critical minerals. -- The Senate appeared to inch closer to a deal on the annual defense authorization bill Thursday (September 18, 2025),
September 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Here Be Dragons: Catalyxx and the Quest for Higher Alcohols
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Catalyxx has found its Aragorn in Arkema, the French champion of resins and coatings. Together they have chosen Carling, in the misty Moselle, as the place to plant their fortress — a first-of-its-kind industrial stronghold
September 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Argentine 2025 Biodiesel Production among Lowest on Record
(Oils & Fats International) Argentina’s biodiesel production in 2025 is expected to be the lowest volume on record at 1.2bn litres, a drop of 7% compared to the previous year, according to a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) report. With domestic consumption
September 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Sustainability: New Ways of Producing Methanol from Electricity and Biomass
(Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg) FAU researchers develop process for sustainable on-site production -- In future, it could become easier to manufacture methanol from biomass decentrally on site. Researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) are proposing a method with which raw and waste materials from plants
September 18, 2025 Read Full Article
NRL Explores Ethanol-to-Jet Fuel Possibility as Biorefinery Hits Record Production
by Gunjan Dev Sarma (Assam Tribune) NRL explores ethanol-to-jet fuel option as biorefinery stabilises; refinery expansion nears 81% completion -- Numaligarh Refinery Limited, which launched the country’s first biorefinery to produce fuel-grade ethanol from bamboo biomass, has not ruled out the possibility
September 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Clean Energy Breaks Ground on Three Renewable Natural Gas Dairy Projects with Maas Energy Works
(Clean Energy Fuels) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE) has announced it has broken ground on three renewable natural gas (RNG) production facilities under its development agreement with Maas Energy Works. These projects span six dairies located in South Dakota, Georgia, Florida and
September 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Port of Amsterdam Launches Transition Fund for Sustainable Port Companies
(Port of Amsterdam) The Port of Amsterdam faces significant challenges on its journey to climate neutrality. Companies must invest heavily to reduce their CO₂ emissions and transition from fossil to non-fossil fuels. To accelerate this transition and provide targeted support to
September 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Panama Canal Announces Implementation of the NetZero Slot to Advance Maritime Decarbonization
(Panama Canal) The Panama Canal, today (September 12, 2025), announced the launch of the NetZero Slot, a new category within its transit reservation system designed to encourage the decarbonization of maritime shipping and to support the canal’s institutional commitment to achieving net-zero
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PIL Marks Historic Naming Ceremony of First LNG Dual-Fuel Container Vessel in Ghana
(Pacific International Lines) The vessel was named Kota Odyssey by Her Excellency Ms Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Vice President of Republic of Ghana -- Pacific International Lines (PIL) held the naming ceremony of its latest 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel at the
September 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Maritime Just Transition Task Force Launches First Interim Seafarer Training Frameworks for the Use of Ammonia, Methanol and Hydrogen as Fuel
(International Chamber of Shipping) The frameworks provide essential guidance to support harmonised training standards for alternative fuels. -- The Maritime Just Transition Task Force (MJTTF) has today (17 September) released industry-first training frameworks designed to facilitate the development of training programmes for
September 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Gaining Momentum: Renault Group Joins Sail for Change to Boost UECC Environmental Initiative
(United European Car Carriers) Renault Group has signed up to participate in United European Car Carriers’ (UECC) Sail for Change fuel-switching programme, making it the fifth automotive manufacturer to join the pioneering initiative that has seen major reductions in emissions through bunkering of liquefied biomethane on UECC vessels. Pilot shipments of Renault vehicles started
September 18, 2025 Read Full Article
DHL Cooperates with Henkel to Enhance the Use of Sustainable Marine Fuel
(DHL Group) The initiative builds on a successful project in 2024, when Henkel and DHL Global Forwarding piloted SMF on a selected part of Henkel's volumes. The significant expansion in 2025 demonstrates the shared determination to advance their logistics decarbonization activities. GoGreen
September 18, 2025 Read Full Article
First Alcohol-Hydrogen Electric Ship in Jishui: Alcohol-Hydrogen Ecosystem Shows Scale Effect
(News.SOL.com.cn (Google Translation)) On September 12th, the world's first alcohol-hydrogen electric distribution vessel, the "Yuanchun 001," was successfully launched at the Hangzhou Qianhang Shipyard. Equipped with an alcohol-hydrogen electric system independently developed by Yuancheng New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group, the vessel
September 18, 2025 Read Full Article
13 Fleets Hit the Road for NACFE’s 2025 Run on Less – Messy Middle
(Advanced Clean Tech News) • NACFE’s Run on Less – Messy Middle began September 8 and is now one week into its three-week demonstration, already generating real-world performance data across 13 fleets. Diesel, natural gas, battery-electric, and hydrogen fuel cell trucks are
September 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Iowa Expands Access to Biofuels with Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association) Iowa’s cost-share Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) recently awarded $1,864,344 in grants for 48 applicants to add biofuels to retail sites. Four applications aimed to add B11 at select sites, while the remaining forty-four focused on expanding
September 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Pain at the Pump: Washington Gas Prices Highest in the Country
by Mitchell Roland and Garrett Cabeza (The Spokesman-Review) Washington state has the highest gasoline prices in the nation, with a gallon costing drivers $1.50 more than the national average on Tuesday (September 16, 2025), according to data from AAA. The recent price spike
September 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Summit Petitions Iowa Regulators to Remove Dakotas Requirement from Pipeline Permit
by Cami Koons (Iowa Capital Dispatch) Summit Carbon Solutions has filed a petition to amend its pipeline permit with the Iowa Utilities Commission. The petition, filed on Monday (September 15, 2025), requests route and pipe-size modifications to add an ethanol plant to the
September 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Summit Announces Carbon Pipeline Plan
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) Summit Announces Landowner Incentives, Money for Communities on Pipeline Route -- Summit Carbon Solutions said it is ready to put its money where its mouth is when it comes to partnering with landowners along the proposed
September 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Govt Begins Drafting SAF Policy, Biomass Study Underway to Aid Aviation Decarbonisation
by Shalini Sharma (PSU Watch) The govt has started work on a draft SAF policy and a biomass availability study, signalling early steps to decarbonise aviation -- The government has started work on a draft sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) policy, which is currently at
September 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Biologists Identify Plant-specific Protein Essential for Survival
(Brookhaven National Laboratory) Despite their fundamental differences, plants, animals, and fungi share certain metabolic processes. Biologists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have discovered that a unique protein plays a key role in one such process —
September 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Vast Infraestrutura and OceanPact Carry out HVO Supply Operation at TLA
(Vast Infraestrutura) Last Monday, September 8th, Vast Infraestrutura and OceanPact carried out a hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) supply operation at the TLA. The initiative is part of the partnership signed in May between the companies to promote the use of biofuels
September 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Turkish Oil company Tüpraş to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Balkan Green Energy News) Oil refiner Tüpraş is working on a technology for biofuel from algae and yeasts, using solar energy. The Sunfusion project involves processing into sustainable aviation fuel – kerosene – and green alternatives for vessels. It received EU
September 17, 2025 Read Full Article
LR Launches Biofuel Advisory Service to Help Accelerate Shipping’s Decarbonisation
(Lloyd's Register) The new service aims to support the shipping industry in safely and efficiently adopting biofuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. -- Lloyd’s Register (LR) has launched its new Biofuel Advisory service at London International Shipping Week to help shipowners, fuel
September 17, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s Multi-Slide Guide to Flex-Fuel Mixing Controlled Combustion Systems Enabled by Prechamber Ignition
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This 60% complete project, funded at $3.125M, is developing a heavy-duty flex-fuel (E10-E98) engine with prechamber ignition to mimic diesel combustion. This approach promises ~50% reduction in lifecycle CO2 using bioethanol, maintaining snap torque and efficiency.
September 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Gevo and Haush to Partner in European SAF Development Projects
by Richard Winterbourne (Haush) The companies intend to speed up the development of cost-competitive fuels in Europe with technology, local relationships, market and regulatory knowledge. Gevo, Inc. and HAUSH Ltd., a European-based leader in renewable energy projects, have entered into an agreement to explore
September 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Aloha SAF or Mahalo for the Money?: Hawaiʻi at the Crossroads of Aviation’s Future
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... By 1958, when the first commercial jets touched down at Honolulu, Hawaiʻi was no longer faraway paradise but weekend escape. Tourism boomed, jobs multiplied, and with them came dependence: on imported oil, on air routes
September 17, 2025 Read Full Article
National Academies Publish New Report Reviewing Evidence for Greenhouse Gas Emissions and U.S. Climate, Health, and Welfare
(National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine) A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine says the evidence for current and future harm to human health and welfare created by human-caused greenhouse gases is beyond scientific dispute. The report focuses
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Australia Promises $735 Million to Launch Biofuel Industry
by Peter Hobson (Reuters) The Australian government said on Wednesday (September 17, 2025) it would invest A$1.1 billion ($735 million) in the development of a low-carbon fuels industry, a move welcomed by farm groups, who hope it will boost demand for
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EPA Proposes to Cancel Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program Public Comment DEADLINE November 3, 2025
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Sept. 12 released a proposed rule to end the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. If finalized, the proposal would remove reporting obligations for most large facilities, all fuel and industrial gas suppliers, and
September 17, 2025 Read Full Article
National Survey: Americans Strongly Support Year-Round Access to E15
(Renewable Fuels Association) New polling conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the Renewable Fuels Association shows strong support for legislation allowing year-round access to E15, a lower-cost fuel blend containing 15 percent ethanol. The survey of nearly 2,000 registered voters
September 17, 2025 Read Full Article
EPA Releases Rulemaking to Reallocate Waived RFS Volumes, Biofuel Industry Expresses Cautious Optimism Public Comment DEADLINE October 31, 2025
by Erin Krueger (Biomas Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Sept. 16 released a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) that considers several options for reallocating Renewable Fuel Standard renewable volume obligations (RVOs) waived under the small refinery exemption (SRE) program. The SNPRM
September 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Forestry Stakeholders Call on Trump to Promote Biomass Power, Expand Definition of Woody Biomass under RFS
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The American Biomass Energy Association and Pellet Fuels Institute are among 400-plus associations, businesses and landowners representing the forest products sector that sent a letter to President Donald Trump on Sept. 8 urging immediate action to
September 17, 2025 Read Full Article
2nd B+ Summit --- October 1-2, 2025 --- Vienna, Austria
This higher biofuel blends conference – promoted by EBB and EWABA – will focus on the topic of large scale decarbonization of Heavy-Duty Vehicles through higher biodiesel (HVO & FAME) blends. Building on the success of the inaugural edition, it is expected to gather 150+ participants from the
September 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Lowballed by Eminent Domain, ND Farmers Appeal Landmark Case to Supreme Court
by Chris Bennett (AgWeb) The government is forcing producers to pick between two poisons: Accept below-market offers for property or drown in legal costs. -- ... Leonard Hoffmann was offered roughly half the market rate for (natural) gas pipeline access across his pastureland,
September 17, 2025 Read Full Article
New Study: Unrestricted Sales of E15 Would Fuel the Economy
(Renewable Fuels Association) A new economic study released today by the National Corn Growers Association and the Renewable Fuels Association shows that expanding year-round, nationwide consumer access to fuels with a 15% ethanol blend would provide a boon to the American economy, benefiting farmers,
September 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Bureau Veritas Launches OptiCARBONTM to Optimize Fleet Energy, Fuel and Compliance Costs
(Bureau Veritas) OptiCARBONTM is a predictive decision platform for cruise and passenger vessel owners, operators and fleet managers, designed to optimize energy use, fuel spend, and regulatory cost exposure, in order to reduce compliance complexity. OptiCARBONTM is designed to support tailored decarbonization strategies
September 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Global Greenhouse Gas Overview
(U.S, Environmental Protection Agency) Summary: "Electricity & Heat Production" (34%), "Industry" (24%), & "Agriculture, Forestry, and other Land Use" (22%) account for 80% of ALL GHGs. Only 15% comes from "Transportation" which includes Trains, Planes & Ships. At the global scale, the key greenhouse
September 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Thriving Forests Rely on Thriving Forest Products — From Surfboards to Biofuels
by Andrew Avitt (USDA Forest Service/Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) ... “There is so much opportunity to connect markets with the wood that we need to remove from our forests, to contribute to local economies while also supporting healthy ecosystems,” said
September 15, 2025 Read Full Article
UAE: Lootah Biofuels Offers Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Trade Arabia News Service/Zawya) Ensures cleaner combustion with very low sulfur and aromatic hydrocarbon content -- Lootah Biofuels, a Dubai-based leader in clean energy, today announced the launch of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the UAE market, making it one of the
September 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Outdated Biofuel Pricing Regulations Are Holding Back SA’s Sugar Industry
by Thomas Funke (SA Canegrowers/Business Day) Unlocking opportunities requires targeted policy support and a regulatory environment that ensures investment certainty -- ... One of the most promising opportunities to offset these negative pressures lies in building a domestic biofuels industry using sugar
September 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Survey Says: Smart Farming Has Big Impact on U.S. Farms, and There’s Room for More
by Matthew J. Grassi (AgWeb) The Association of Equipment Manfacturers (AEM), in partnership with leading ag groups, has released an updated report detailing the significant benefits of precision agriculture across the United States. -- Smart farming technologies, like smart irrigation and targeted
September 15, 2025 Read Full Article
The Current Scenario of SAF Production in Brazil (2025)
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) continues to expand worldwide. Data from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), as of the end of August, indicate that if all 472 announced production
September 15, 2025 Read Full Article
The Hydrogen Stream: MIT-WPU Develops Carbon-Negative Technology to Produce Green Hydrogen and BioCNG from Agricultural Waste
by Uma Gupta and Sergio Matalucci (PV Magazine) The researchers state that their carbon-negative process has the potential to reduce green hydrogen production costs to $1 per kilogram, while also generating biochar and patented biofertilizers as valuable byproducts. -- The researchers state that
September 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Hynfra Signs Agreement for $1.5 Billion Green Ammonia Project in Mauritania
by Aida Čučuk (Offshore Energy) Polish energy company Hynfra has signed a framework agreement with the Government of Mauritania for a $1.5 billion green ammonia project in Nouakchott. -- It is understood that the investment foresees the construction of an integrated facility that
September 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Methanol Institute and Saudi Arabia Join Forces to Advance Maritime Sustainability
by Aida Čučuk (Offshore Energy) Trade association Methanol Institute (MI) and Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority (TGA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance maritime safety and sustainability. -- As disclosed, the partnership will focus on maritime safety and environmental protection,
September 15, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s Multi-Slide Guide to SAF Contrail Modeling
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This project, 33% complete with $400k in FY24 funding, aims to develop predictive chemistry and particle microphysics models for SAF contrail formation, a major climate impact driver (57.4 mW/m2 Effective Radiative Forcing). A multi-scale ice nucleation
September 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Palm oil: Malaysia on the Right Track to Be Classified as Low-Risk Country, Says Johari
(UkrAgroConsult) Malaysia is on the right track to be classified as a low-risk country in palm oil production, particularly with its mandatory Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification, says Plantations and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. He said the government
September 15, 2025 Read Full Article
House Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Pipeline Safety Bill
by Amelia Davidson (Politico Pro E&E NewsPM) The legislation is the latest effort to reauthorize the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. -- Leaders on a House committee unveiled bipartisan legislation Friday to reauthorize the nation’s pipeline safety regulator — and move
September 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Biogas Sector, Refiners Sue over EPA’s 2024 Partial Cellulosic RFS Waiver
(Indside EPA) Producers of renewable natural gas (RNG) from landfills and animal feeding operations, along with oil refiners, are suing EPA over its partial waiver of 2024 requirements for “cellulosic” biofuel under the renewable fuel standard (RFS), with gas producers likely
September 15, 2025 Read Full Article
World Bank Supports Ceará’s Green Hydrogen Strategy to Boost Economic Transformation
(World Bank) The World Bank Board of Directors approved a new operation to support the green hydrogen strategy of Companhia de Desenvolvimento do Complexo Industrial e Portuário do Pecém (Pecém Industrial and Port Complex Company – CIPP) and the Government of Ceará.
September 14, 2025 Read Full Article
New Study: RNG Is a Cost-Effective, Scalable Tool for US Decarbonization and Energy Security
(American Gas Association/Biomass Magazine) The American Gas Foundation released a comprehensive new report detailing the availability, cost and emissions reduction potential of U.S. renewable natural gas (RNG) resources on Thursday (July 10, 2025). The analysis, developed in partnership with ICF, provides
September 14, 2025 Read Full Article
UK Sets Course for Net-Zero Shipping by 2050
(Biofuels International) The UK government has released its first domestic shipping decarbonisation targets, as part of the UK’s Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy. The new publication sets out a blueprint for transitioning the shipping sector to net-zero emissions by 2050, a strategy which aligns
September 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Snapshot of SAF Initiatives
(international Air Transport Association/Biofuels International) In the UK, Jet2.com began using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on flights from Bristol Airport earlier this year. The airline purchased over 300 tonnes of SAF from Q8Aviation, which has been used to add a 1% SAF
September 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Large-Scale Solar in Pennsylvania: Nexus of Energy, Land-Use, and Policy --- September 30, 2025 --- ONLINE
Large-scale solar has doubled Pennsylvania’s installed capacity in less than 18 months, with over 2.7 gigawatts (GW) of current capacity, now 1% of Pennsylvania’s total electric generation. That generation occupies about 10,000 acres of Pennsylvanian land. Recently the Federal Government
September 13, 2025 Read Full Article
New Report Identifies Policy Options to Improve Federal Research Regulations, Bolster U.S. Scientific Competitiveness
(National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine) The U.S. scientific enterprise has produced significant advances in the nation’s health, security, and prosperity, making the United States a global leader in science and technology. However, there is increasing concern that scientific and
September 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Clearwater County, ID Issued BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Woody Biomass
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) Underutilized Forest Resources Create New Economic Potential for Clearwater County -- Clearwater County, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of an investment grade BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Clearwater County, Idaho. The BDO Zone is
September 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Ashtabula, Ohio Issued BDC Zone ‘BB’ Rating for Miscanthus Biomass
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) ‘BB’ Rating Establishes Foundation for Future Miscanthus-Based Biomanufacturing -- The Growth Partnership for Ashtabula County, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of a BDO Zone ‘BB’ Rating for Ashtabula County, Ohio. The BDO Zone Rating
September 13, 2025 Read Full Article
RMI Takes Aim at the Messy Data that Plague Carbon Markets
by Jim Giles (Trellis) A new framework from the non-profit is designed to bring order to carbon market data and speed due diligence. The institute has developed a framework designed to unify data used in carbon markets The framework is based on more
September 13, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Combined Biogas and Hydrochar Production from Organic Waste
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The National Research Council Canada innovates in clean energy, converting wet organic wastes via combined bio and thermochemical processes. A key approach integrates Hydrothermal Carbonization (HTC) with Anaerobic Digestion (AD), bypassing energy-intensive drying. Case studies show this enhances biogas
September 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Emerging and Promising Applications which Lead to Reducing CO2 Emissions
by Sam A. Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics/Biofuels Digest) ... The CO2 industry expands organically, say 3% annually in some markets. The best way to grow more rapidly in the industry, is via the development and implementation of new and unique applications in
September 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels Accesses Development Capital through Insurance-Backed Repayment Guarantee
(Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels/Biobased Diesel Daily) Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels, developer of a U.S.-based sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project using woody biomass as feedstock, announced in July what it is calling “a breakthrough financing structure” that removes a longstanding barrier in the
September 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Luxaviation and IdunnH2 Sign Long-Term Agreement for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Luxaviation) Pioneering the Future of Sustainable Private Aviation -- Sustainable Skies on the Horizon: Luxaviation and IdunnH2 Join Forces Luxembourg / Reykjavik - Luxaviation Group, one of the world’s largest private aviation operators, has entered a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with
September 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Ask Me Anything - Ammonia --- September 17, 2025 --- ONLINE
Led by S&P research, in just 30 minutes, this interactive session dives into the latest on ammonia policy, progress in decarbonizing the sector, and its pivotal role in low-carbon hydrogen. We’ll also reveal which new industries are turning to ammonia
September 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Nanocatalysts Enable Conversion of Waste-Derived Biocrude into Sustainable Jet Fuel Precursors
( University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign/Phys.Org) Wet wastes, including food waste and biomass, are promising candidates for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production due to their triglyceride content, which can be converted into biocrude via hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL). ... SAF precursors must meet criteria derived
September 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Landus Offering Soybean Premium through Biofuel Tax Credit
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) Iowa farmers looking to add value to their soybeans could take advantage of a biofuel tax credit. Landus Director of Commercial Operations Blake Hoover says there is a tax incentive in Canada for renewable diesel. “That tax incentive
September 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Karnataka Clears Sale of Biodiesel in State, Cabinet Approves Order for Regulatory Framework
(Indian Express) The state Cabinet Thursday approved the Karnataka State Bio‑Diesel (B‑100) Blending with High Speed Diesel for Transportation Purposes (Licensing) Order, 2025, which introduced a regulatory framework for the production, sale, and blending of biodiesel in the state. Law and Parliamentary
September 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Nitin Gadkari Rejects Criticism over E20 Fuel Rollout, Says Work on for 10% Biodiesel
by Soumya Chatterjee and Zia Haq (Hindustan Times) Work on to achieve a 10% biodiesel goal under fuel-blending programme, said Gadkari -- Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday dismissed criticism over the rollout of 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20),
September 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Canadian Indigenous-Led $151.8M Biorefinery Set for 2028 Commissioning
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Canada, Wanagekong-Biiwega’iganan Clean Energy Corporation (WBCEC) is leveraging a unique Indigenous-led and industry-supported consortium to develop cutting-edge biomass-to-renewable fuels facilities across Northern Ontario. The ten communities who jointly own 80% of WBCEC include the First Nations
September 12, 2025 Read Full Article
QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Jan Christensen
This agreement (with Shell) helps secure the fuel certainty and supply reliability we need to further expand the use of waste-based renewable fuels across our fleet – cutting emissions without compromising the quality and reliability our customers expect. Collaborations like
September 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Shell and Hapag-Lloyd Sign Multi-Year Liquefied Biomethane Deal
(Hapag-Lloyd) Agreement supports Hapag-Lloyd’s decarbonization journey and end-to-end transformation of the freight value chain; Multi-year commitment adds to the growing momentum in the adoption of renewable marine fuels Hapag-Lloyd and Shell Western LNG B.V. (Shell) have signed a multi-year agreement for the supply
September 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Nephin and Flogas Kick Start Ireland's Green Gas Revolution
by Mary Rossiter (Flogas) Flogas, a DCC plc business and Nephin sign landmark offtake deal – the first of its kind and largest to date in Ireland; Nephin is developing three state-of-the-art anaerobic digestion (AD) plants, the initial projects in their development pipeline
September 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Provectus Biofuels Secures Non-Binding LOI for Offtake of up to 10 Million Litres of Renewable Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Provectus Biofuels/NewsFile) Provectus Biofuels Inc. (the "Company" or "Provectus") today (September 11, 2025) announced the Company has signed a non-binding letter of intent with a regional Alberta airport that sets out indicative terms under which both parties intend to negotiate a definitive
September 12, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s Multi-Slide Guide to Multi-Phase Flow Studies of SAFs
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This $550k (exp) + $175k (sim) FY24 project, running until 2027, focuses on X-ray diagnostics and high-fidelity CFD for SAF internal flow and atomization. Critical insights into as-built nozzle geometry (25 µm foreign object, micron-scale helical
September 12, 2025 Read Full Article
The Carbon Black Caper: Ecolomondo’s Tire-to-Treasure Story
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... It’s pyrolysis: Ecolomondo’s Thermal Decomposition Process, a precise sequence of heat, pressure, and rotation that breaks down a tire into its elemental valuables — recovered carbon black, oil, steel, and syngas. ... Pyrolysis is often described as
September 12, 2025 Read Full Article
How Environmental Groups Lost Newsom to Big Oil
by Alex Nieves (Politico) ... And it highlights the political risks of aggressively moving away from fossil fuels without a transition plan in place. ... “It’s one thing to have the sound bites at the ready during a campaign,” said Andrew Acosta, a
September 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Grassley Calls Treasury’s 45Z Timeline ‘Unacceptable,’ Urges Swift Action
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Sen. Chuck Grassley on Sept. 10 called the U.S. Treasury Department’s planned May 2026 release of proposed 45Z clean fuel production credit regulations “unacceptable” and stressed the importance of timely 45Z guidance to two Treasury
September 12, 2025 Read Full Article
ADBA National Conference 2025 --- December 10, 2025 --- London, UK
Biogas: delivering sustainable growth, energy security and a circular economy -- The UK Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association is pleased to share the preliminary programme for our flagship event, the ADBA National Conference 2025, taking place on 10 December near the
September 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Midwestern Fats, Oils, & Grease Conference --- September 25-26, 2025 --- Canal Winchester, OH
Join us at the Brew Dog Columbus facility located just outside Columbus Ohio for a two-day conference focusing on the fats, oils, and grease industry. Come see the latest technology in the areas of grease removal devices, engineering, software, waste
September 11, 2025 Read Full Article
A Field of Biobased Dreams Rises in Iowa
by Michael McCoy (Chemical & Engineering News) Does a new butanediol plant that runs on corn represent a shift in how chemicals are made? Cargill and Helm have opened a multimillion-dollar biobased chemical plant in Iowa. The facility is the biggest in many
September 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Scaling Storage in Brazil: From Ethanol Injection to Offshore Readiness With a National CCS Law
by Fernando C. Hernandez (Journal of Petroleum Technology) With Brazil enacting South America’s first carbon capture and storage (CCS) law, this article examines the technical and regulatory architecture required to scale CCS deployment and provides exclusive insight into Brazil’s accelerating CCS landscape. The
September 11, 2025 Read Full Article
PNG Government Supports PAU Biodiesel Project with K200,000 Cheque
by Randhir Patil (Bio Energy Times) In a major boost for renewable energy research, the Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, Kinoka Feo, on Monday presented a cheque of K200,000 to Pacific Adventist University (PAU) to support its biodiesel research
September 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Mumbai Firm Accused Of Defrauding Investors Of ₹2.55 Crore In Biofuel Scam; FIR Filed
by Avadhut Kharade (Free Press Journal) As per the complaint, the company lured hundreds of persons, including farmers, entrepreneurs, and professionals, into investing in its purported bio-fuel and bio-CNG projects, promising massive returns and government-backed support. Mumbai: Investors from Mumbai and rural Maharashtra were
September 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Aurora Expeditions Successfully Trials Biofuel
by Helen Hutcheon (SeaTrade Cruise News) Using HVO resulted in an estimated 90% reduction in fuel-related greenhouse gas emissions compared with conventional marine fuel. -- Australia’s small ship company Aurora Expeditions completed its first biofuel trial, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to reducing
September 11, 2025 Read Full Article
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
September 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Camelina's Genetic Blueprint: Unraveling Subgenome Dominance and Population Structure
(Chinese Academy of Sciences/Newswise) Camelina sativa, also known as false-flax, is gaining attention as a biofuel crop due to its potential for aviation fuel production and minimal agricultural input requirements. However, the genetic foundation of this species has been underexplored. Despite
September 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Study Projects Expansion of Biofuel Production with R$110 Billion by 2035
(Brazil Ministry of Mines and Energy (Google Translation)) The document presents projections on the supply and demand of biofuels in Brazil, in a scenario of strengthening the fair and inclusive energy transition. -- This Monday (09/08), the Biofuels Offer Notebook was launched , an
September 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Aiming to Expand the Use of SAF, We Have Begun Discussions with Malaysia's FATHOPES ENERGY to Jointly Develop a Waste Cooking Oil Collection Support Application.
(NTT DATA Corporation (Google Translation)) NTT DATA Corporation (NTT DATA) and FATHOPES ENERGY HOLDING PTE LTD (FATHOPES ENERGY), a Malaysian company that operates a waste cooking oil collection business, are collaborating on the joint development of a waste cooking oil collection support application
September 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Princeton Digital Group and Pertamina Patra Niaga Forge Landmark HVO Partnership Pioneering Sustainable Fuel Use in Indonesia to Advance Climate and Community Well-being
(Princeton Digital Group) Princeton Digital Group (PDG) , Asia Pacific's leading data center provider, today announced a strategic partnership with Pertamina Patra Niaga to roll out Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as a replacement for diesel fuel across its Indonesian operations. This milestone
September 11, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s Multi-Slide Guide to SAF Combustion and Contrail Formation Research
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This DOE-funded project, 60% complete with $450k in FY24 funding, investigates Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) combustion and contrail formation, particularly linking soot to ice nucleation. Research shows aromatics produce 4-8 times more soot, with cyclo-alkane blends
September 11, 2025 Read Full Article
DNV Publishes Maritime Forecast to 2050 Report
(DNV) Shipping is entering a new regulatory era that will reshape investment decisions, operational strategies, and fuel choices across the maritime value chain. Key issues covered in this 9th edition of the report include: An analysis of the implications of the IMO Net-Zero
September 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Hyundai Heavy Industries Receives World's First Ammonia-Propelled Ship Technology Certification
(HD Hyundai (Google Translation)) ▶ Ammonia wastewater treatment device, hazardous zone designation system… Obtained ABS basic certification ▶ Preemptive response in line with international regulations, leading the development of ammonia fuel safety and environmental technology ▶ Laying the foundation for commercialization of ammonia-powered
September 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Port of Long Beach Accelerates Green Future
(Port of Long Beach) More than $100 million to further zero-emissions operations transition -- The Port of Long Beach is picking up the pace of progress toward cleaner air and reduced greenhouse gases by investing $102 million to purchase and sustain zero-emissions
September 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuel Supply Business for Ships at Tokyo Port Selected for Tokyo Metropolitan Government's "Decarbonized Fuels Commercialization Promotion Support Project" - Participating in a Framework Centered around NX Shoji, Contributing to the Realization of "Zero Emission Tokyo"
(Cosmo (Google Translation)) Cosmo Oil Marketing Co., Ltd. (CEO: Naoki Takayama, hereinafter referred to as "the Company"), a group company of Cosmo Energy Holdings Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Shigeru Yamada), is pleased to announce that it will participate in the
September 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Global Maritime Forum Highlights Kenya’s e-Fuel Potential in New Insight Brief
(Global Maritime Forum) A new insight brief published today by the Global Maritime Forum highlights Kenya’s potential in the production and use of zero-emission fuels for the shipping industry. The report titled ‘Powering clean shipping: Kenya in the global power-to-x economy’
September 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Global Ethanol Association Launching Marine Fuel Sector
(Global Ethanol Association) We are launching the Ethanol Marine Fuel Sector Initiative, an innovative effort aimed at developing commercial pathways for ethanol as a low-emission marine fuel. We invite stakeholders from across the industry, including shipowners, asset financiers, engine manufacturers, classification societies, shipyards, ethanol producers,
September 11, 2025 Read Full Article
PECS 0105 - Resilience, Public Engagement, and Community Problem Solving --- October 13 - November 21, 2025 --- ONLINE
(Center for Climate Strategies at George Mason University) Secure Your Spot in a New Continuing and Professional Education Short Course Taught at George Mason University -- The Center for Climate Strategies (CCS), in collaboration with George Mason University’s Virginia Climate Center and
September 11, 2025 Read Full Article
California Motorists Saved More than $1 Billion at the Pump by Choosing E85
(Pearson Fuels) Since E85’s introduction to California nearly 20 years ago, consumers have saved more than $1 billion at the fuel pump by choosing E85 instead of unleaded gasoline. Today, with about 600 retail stations distributing E85 throughout the state, more Californians
September 11, 2025 Read Full Article
In Doubt about Denaturant
by Holly Jessen (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The federal regulation that requires ethanol producers to blend a small amount of denaturant with their pure biofuel prior to shipping has been in place for more than a hundred years and is deeply entrenched
September 11, 2025 Read Full Article
The European Bioeconomy University Alliance: Creative Hub for Knowledge Transfer
(European Bioeconomy University Alliance) The transition to the Bioeconomy is one of the major economic, social and environmental challenges facing the European Union in the coming years. The European Bioeconomy University, established in July 2019, will tackle this enormous challenge by educating a
September 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Academic Global Collaboration in the Bioeconomy --- September 16, 2025 --- New York, NY and ONLINE
Par of Science Summit New York: The transition to the Bioeconomy is one of the major economic, social and environmental challenges facing the European Union in the coming years. In this session we will explore how universities can enhance global
September 11, 2025 Read Full Article
‘Korea Is Shifting from Biofuel Importer to Exporter,’ Says Rystad Analyst
by Byun Hye-jin (The Korea Herald) With China pulling back exports, Korea has opening to fill rising demand from Europe, North America, Japan -- Once a heavy importer of biofuels and raw materials for its renewable energy transition, South Korea is rapidly emerging
September 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Spotlight On Clean Fuels for Rural Communities --- September 17, 2025 --- ONLINE
Clean Fuels for Rural Communities Couldn’t attend every session at the recent Resilient Virginia Conference — or weren't able to attend at all? You’re not alone—and we’ve got you covered. Join us for a post-conference discussion designed to help you catch
September 10, 2025 Read Full Article
EnSoil Algae’s Big Fertilizer Play: Aquaman’s Tale
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Most “biostimulants” in agriculture are extracts or powders, shadows of what they once were. EnSoil Algae is alive. That’s the secret. A living monoculture of Chlorella vulgaris, bottled and ready for your field. Alive means it doesn’t
September 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Soil Carbon Measurement: Science and Solutions in the Real World --- September 18, 2025 --- ONLINE
Accurately measuring soil carbon is very important for many different kinds of companies. It’s also very difficult to get right! What does the latest science tell us - and how are leading companies putting it into practice today? Join this webinar
September 10, 2025 Read Full Article
IEA Bioenergy Task 40 “Deployment of Biobased Value Chains” Final Task Report Triennium 2022-2024
(IEA Bioenergy Task 40) The focus of Task 40 in this triennium has been on the development and design of efficient, economically viable, and low-risk (bankable) value chains to support a larger deployment of sustainable biomass for energy, for biobased chemicals
September 10, 2025 Read Full Article
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