by Emily Skor (Growth Energy) ... Just weeks ago, Growth Energy’s Technical Director for Market Development Reid Wagner was one of the first customers to take advantage of Costco’s new Unleaded 88 (or E15) fuel offering. Located at the Costco in
Team M3 (Maintenance Manager) Meeting --- August 5-6, 2025 --- South Sioux City, NE
(Team M3/Ethanol Producer Magazine) A staple conference of the ethanol industry, the Team M3 Meeting offers ethanol plant maintenance managers an opportunity to maintain connections, solve problems and explore innovations. Slated for August 5-6, 2025, the meeting offers maintenance managers
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Request for Nominations of Candidates to the EPA Science Advisory Board DEADLINE June 2, 2025
(Environmental Protection Agency/Federal Register) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites nominations of scientific experts from a wide range of disciplines to be considered for appointment to the EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) described in this document. Appointments will be announced
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Canola Weighing Its Place in U.S. Biofuel Future
by Phil Franz-Warkentin (Manitoba Co-operator) Where canola hopes stand on the U.S. biofuel market and whether Canadian crops will or will not benefit -- ... The supportive news came first, as the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee proposed extending the Clean Fuel
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Ag Biotech Graduate Academy --- June 23-24, 2025 --- Delaware, OH
(GrowNextGen) High school science teachers explore hands-on labs to advance their knowledge about biotech, its uses in agriculture, and classroom connections. You've been to the GNG Ag Biotech workshop and learned great stuff—now let's take it to the next level! At the
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Trial Cultivation of Camelina for Biofuel Kicks off in Oman
by Jomar Mendoza (Oman Daily Observer) MUSCAT: In a groundbreaking move aimed at advancing green energy and sustainable agriculture, Hema Energy—through its alternative energy arm X2E LLC—has commenced a trial cultivation of Camelina sativa in Oman in collaboration with ARA Petroleum
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United States Biodiesel Market Research Report 2025-2033: EPA and DOE Push Biodiesel and SAF as Key Drivers in America's Clean Energy Future
(Research and Markets/Globe Newswire) In the United States, biodiesel is also extensively applied in transportation, agriculture, and the industrial sector. It fuels trucks, buses, and marine vessels, lowering greenhouse gas emissions as well as fossil fuel dependence. The agricultural industry is
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Japan to Introduce Car Fuel with Up to 10% Biofuels from Fiscal 2028; Limited Rollout Expected at Areas with Refineries
(The Japan News/The Yomiuri Shimbun) The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry will from fiscal 2028 introduce a car fuel partly mixed with biofuels made from corn, sugarcane and other biomass. The fuel, which would mix gasoline with up to 10% biofuels, will
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Dickon Posnett
If Europe is serious about decarbonizing transport, we should be encouraging more biofuel use, not less. -- Dickon Posnett, President, European Biodiesel Board READ MORE
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Preventing Biofuels Sustainability Fraud and Unfair Competition
(European Biodiesel Board/Politico) Amid concerns over sustainability fraud, the European biodiesel industry is pushing for regulatory reform. -- As Europe accelerates efforts to decarbonize transportation, biofuels have emerged as an important solution. These CO2-neutral fuels ― derived from sustainable feedstocks including crops and waste
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“Stop the Sequel” to the Leaded Gasoline Health Nightmare: Virtual Symposium --- May 20, 2025 --- ONLINE
(Clean Fuels Development Coalition) A diverse group of academics, authors, and public policy veterans who have spent decades studying and writing about the health disaster that resulted from the approval of lead in gasoline, observed the 100-year “anniversary” of that
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White House Ends Use of Carbon Cost
by Michael Ball (Argus Media) The US is ending its use of a metric for estimating the economic damages from greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the latest reversal of climate change policies supported by President Donald Trump's predecessors. The White House Office of
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Scientists Hail New ‘Industrially Viable Technology’ that Can Squeeze Hydrogen From Seawater
(Fuel Cells Works) Scientists say they have developed a new technology capable of extracting clean hydrogen fuel directly from seawater. SHARJAH, EMIRATE OF SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- Researchers from the University of Sharjah claim to have developed a novel technology capable
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BNQ and CSA Group Introduce New Standard for Hydrogen Production and Carbon Intensity
by Aida Čučuk (Offshore Energy) Canadian certification body, the Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ), and compatriot standards organization, CSA Group, have published the ‘Joint Canada-U.S. National Standard’ – a methodology for reporting the production pathway and carbon intensity of hydrogen. As disclosed,
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Norden to Grow MPP Fleet with Two More Fuel-Efficient, Biofuel-Capable Ships
by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak (Offshore Energy) Danish shipping company Norden has decided to expand its fleet with another two fuel-efficient, biofuel-compatible 17,500 dwt multipurpose vessels. -- On May 14, 2025, the company said it signed agreements for the two additional newbuilding leases
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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Enabling Economical and Scalable Sustainable Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Conor Madigan from Aether Fuels presented on enabling economical, scalable sustainable fuels. Key takeaways include their Aether AuroraTM technology for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and diesel, using a novel Fischer Tropsch route. This technology employs intensified
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It’s Badger State Ethanol Stadium at MHS
by Gary Mays (Monroe Times) Industrial ag firm buys sponsorship rights to new stadium, greenhouse and library -- The School District of Monroe recently announced that, as part of the district’s new high school building project, Badger State Ethanol has pledged $350,000
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Veterans for Renewable Fuels Spotlight: Brent Hoops, U.S. Army Veteran | Commodities Director, Chief Ethanol
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association is proud to spotlight Brent Hoops, a U.S. Army veteran whose leadership, commitment to service, and strategic thinking now help drive success at Chief Ethanol in Nebraska. Brent served in various roles with the U.S.
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Ethanol Blog -- California Cliff: Gasoline Crunch Could Open Doors Wider to E85 as More Refineries Close
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) California is in a bind. The state could lose up to 17% of its refining capacity starting this year. As of the beginning of May, companies announced plans to close production at three refineries. ... Unless California regulators on
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Agri-industry Raises Concerns over Declining Production of Sorghum in South Africa
by Yogashen Pillay (IOL) The Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) has raised its alarm over the alarming decline of sorghum farming, a crop that once held promise for various applications including cereals and biofuels. Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist of the Agbiz, on
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If the Microbe isn’t Happy, Nobody’s Happy
by Mark Warner (Liberation Labs/Biofuels Digest) ... Years ago, I wrote a piece for Biofuels Digest imagining what a microbe might say about their startup employer on Glassdoor—equal parts satire and uncomfortable truth. Today, channeling my manufacturing roots, I return in the role of
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How Farmers Edge and National Sorghum Producers Are Removing Friction from Sustainability Reporting
(Farmers Edge and National Sorghum Producers/AG Funder News) Farmers Edge and National Sorghum Producers (NSP) have joined forces to solve a major data challenge in agriculture: building a scalable, trusted system to capture sustainability data directly from growers and deliver it across the ethanol
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WBA Connect+ -- Empowering Connections for a Sustainable Future
(World Biogas Association) The WBA Connect+ is a collaborative initiative dedicated to strengthening industry connections, enhancing performance, sharing knowledge, and driving innovation in the anaerobic digestion (AD), biogas, biomethane, and biofuels sectors. Our mission is to speed up the industry’s growth by fostering
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Exclusive: Swiss Startup Picks Rotterdam for Green Aviation Fuel Plant
(The Next Web) Metafuels aims to decarbonise jet fuel using 'aerobrew' -- Swiss tech startup Metafuels has unveiled plans to open its first commercial-scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant in the Port of Rotterdam. Metafuels’ CEO Saurabh Kapoor told TNW that Turbe represents a “major
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Government Raises CPO Export Levy to Boost Downstream Industry
(Indonesia Business Post) Ministry of Finance has raised the export levy on crude palm oil (CPO) from 7.5 percent to 10 percent, a move the government says is aimed at enhancing productivity and adding value to downstream palm oil products, particularly
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Brazil Sugar Mills Are Considering Switching to Ethanol
(World Energy News) Sugarcane processors are watching the gap in price between sugar and biofuels and may start producing more of it if the sugar prices fall further and the oil prices recover from their recent lows. -- A major discussion
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Uzbekistan Set to Launch Central Asia's First Waste-to-Biofuel Plant
(MENAFN/Trend News Agency) Laziz Kudratov, the Minister of Investments, Industry, and Trade of Uzbekistan, recently met with Elham Pourtangestani, CEO of Envirol, to discuss the construction of the first waste-to-biofuel plant in Central Asia, which will be located in Uzbekistan, Trend
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Judge Blocks Energy Department Limits on Universities' Indirect Costs
by Kelsey Tamborrino (Politico Pro) A federal judge on Thursday blocked the Energy Department's new policy capping indirect department-funded research costs. Judge Allison Burroughs wrote in an order in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts that there is "nothing to indicate"
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Argus Launches Specialized Biofuels and Chemicals Freight Service
(Argus Media) Leading commodities and energy information provider Argus has launched a new freight service which offers global pricing and market intelligence for biofuels, associated feedstocks and chemicals. The world's appetite for biofuels is growing fast as energy market participants move to
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OPAL Fuels Announces Joint Venture for North Carolina Renewable Natural Gas Production Facility
(OPAL Fuels/Business Wire) OPAL Fuels (Nasdaq: OPAL) announced today that it has entered into a joint venture with an affiliate of environmental services leader Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) for a new biogas-to-renewable natural gas (“RNG”) facility at Republic’s Charlotte Motor Speedway
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Swedish-Produced Biomethane Bunkered at the Port of Gothenburg
(Port of Gothenburg) For the first time, St1 and St1 Biokraft have delivered their own Swedish-produced liquefied biomethane to the maritime sector — as Terntank's vessel Tern Ocean was bunkered at the Port of Gothenburg. St1 and St1 Biokraft are now
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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Upgrading Lower Alcohols to Higher Alcohols & SAF
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Terra Mater BV presented on their technology to catalytically convert lower carbon alcohols into higher carbon alcohols for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Key takeaways included the potential of their TM-ATJ-SPK fuel blend to improve properties like
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Topsoe’s Advanced SAF Technology Chosen by Zhongneng Yida in China
by Ulrik Frøhlke (Topsoe) o Topsoe has been selected by Zhongneng Yida New Energy Co., Ltd (Zhongneng Yida) to deliver technology for production of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) at a new facility. o The facility will be located at the city of
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The Bioenergy Two-Step: Learning from the Petroleum Playbook
by Jim Spaeth (Biofuels Digest) ... Call it the Bioenergy Two-Step. Step one: convert locally available biomass into a flexible intermediate—something like syngas, pyrolysis oil, or even ethanol. Step two: move that intermediate to a larger-scale facility—a dedicated biorefinery, or even a co-processing
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India Examining US Request to Abolish Curbs on Ethanol Imports
by Pratik Parija, Rakesh Sharma and Shruti Srivastava (Bloomberg/Economic Times) India is reviewing a U.S. request to lift restrictions on ethanol imports as part of broader trade negotiations aimed at avoiding U.S. tariffs. Currently, India allows ethanol imports only for non-fuel use to
May 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Lack of Sustainable Aviation Fuel May Increase Airfares
by Harrison Minihane (Travel Radar) The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) warned on May 15 that a shortage of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could increase airfares and restrict travel options. ... China however requires airlines to be using a 15% SAF blend by
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Digest Connect: Velocys and GIC Group
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Diges) This week, we focused on new ways to approach commercialization — new structures for scale. Velocys has come out with a new licensing approach and we’re going to examine what that means for the world-wide
May 16, 2025 Read Full Article
GOP Plan Would Let Oil, Carbon Pipelines Use Eminent Domain
by Mike Soraghan (Politico Pro Energywire) The proposal could help pipeline projects stalled by states but upset rural constituents who fought a major carbon dioxide project in the Midwest. -- A House Republican proposal to extend federal eminent domain power to developers of
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US EPA to Rule on Backlog of Small Refinery Biofuel Exemption Requests, Zeldin Says
by Stephanie Kelly and Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) About 161 applications await decisions; Action will affect market for renewable fuel credits; Big Oil, Farm Belt anticipate 2026 biofuel blending requirements The Trump administration plans to rule quickly on dozens of small U.S. refineries' pending applications
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Claiming the 45Z Tax Credit
by Danielle Anderson & Kari Buttenhoff (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit presents renewable fuel producers with a valuable opportunity to capitalize on their low-carbon fuel production while incentivizing further reductions in carbon intensity (CI). Recent guidance issued
May 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Engineering Excellence: Katzen
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Seventy years after its founding by Raphael Katzen, the company that bears his name remains committed to his core tenets: integrity, objectivity and excellence. ... Katzen began his career developing processes for paper pulp production and acid
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Gevo Shifts Focus for ATJ Project to North Dakota
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Gevo Inc. CEO Patrick Gruber discussed plans for a proposed 30 MMgy alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) project in North Dakota during the company’s first quarter earnings call, held May 13. The company has not disclosed a timeline
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Fermentation Forward: To Bring Any New Commercial Yeast, Enzyme or Additive Product to the Ethanol Industry, IFF Completes Years of Research
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... The size of the actual yeast strains used in any given plant may be micrometers small, but the amount of time and resources that go into proving out and producing strains capable of helping
May 15, 2025 Read Full Article
States Support Low-Carbon Futures
by Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... (Terry) Wanzek also serves in the state legislature. So, when approached by the state’s ethanol association to sponsor legislation, he needed little convincing. “We grow a lot of corn and you can draw lines
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CALL for ABSTRACTS 2025 Algae Biomass Summit --- October 19-21, 2025 --- Tempe, AZ DEADLINE May23, 2025
The Algae Biomass Organization is now accepting abstracts for speaking and poster opportunities for the 2025 Algae Biomass Summit, to be held on the Arizona State University campus in Tempe, Arizona, October 19-21st. See press release here. The priority deadline is May 23rd. Abstracts submitted
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Fuel Wars: 2019 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack 6.4L | eFlexFuel E85 vs. Gas Dynos: Which Wins?
E85 Vs. Premium Gasoline: eFlexFuel Equipped 2019 Dodge Challenger 6.4L -- It’s one thing to talk about performance gains but it’s another thing to perform testing and prove them. Critics say there are no gains to be had from E85 in naturally
May 15, 2025 Read Full Article
2025 ABO Webinar Series: Less Energy More Greene: Using Algae to Treat Wastewater --- June 19, 2025 --- ONLINE
Gross-Wen Technologies (GWT, algae.com) employs its patented Revolving Algal Biofilm (RAB) system to recover nitrogen and phosphorus from municipal and industrial wastewater sustainably. By cultivating algae on biofilms, the RAB system enables efficient nutrient recovery. GWT then processes the algae into
May 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Boost for British Green Aviation Fuel Production to Support Jobs and Lift off Emerging Industry
(U.K. Department for Transport and Mike Kane MP) New sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) measures will support aviation expansion and meet decarbonisation goals. new laws introduced today (May 14, 2025) will increase homegrown sustainable aviation fuel, positioning the UK as a world leading destination for the
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Carbon Assessors Launches Price Index for Canada's Clean Fuels Market
(Carbon Assessors/Cision) Carbon Assessors, a leading provider of independent carbon market intelligence, has announced the launch of a price index for Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) credits—adding to it's well-established Alberta TIER Index. This new index brings unprecedented transparency and reliability to
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Australia's Largest Import of Sustainabil Aviation Fuel Lands in Sydney
(Qantas) Qantas, Sydney Airport and Ampol, supported by Qantas’ SAF Coalition partners, have today marked the largest ever commercial importation of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into Australia, with nearly two million litres of unblended SAF arriving this week. Sustainable Aviation Fuel
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Sinobunker Sets New Record for Largest Biofuel Bunkering Operation in China
(Manifold Times) Company successfully delivered 4,200 mt of B24 bio bunker fuel to “KIRSTEN MAERSK” at Ningbo Beilun Third Container Terminal, also marking its first biofuel refuelling operation in East China. -- China Shipping & Sinopec Suppliers Co Ltd (SinoBunker) recently said
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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Connecting Industry & Building Consensus
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Sam Lehr from Molecule Group discussed connecting the Bio-based, Synthetic, and Hydrogen-based Fuels, Chemicals and Materials industries. Key takeaways include engaging in global dialogues and policy advocacy, representing industry to bodies like COP30, G7, and G20.
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Completion of the First e-Fuel Plant Module!
(INERATEC) The first module of our e-Fuel pioneer plant was picked up from the INERATEC headquarters in Karlsruhe after a successful FAT (Factory Acceptance Test). It was then transported to its destination in the Industrial Park Frankfurt Höchst, where it is
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[Presidential Election D-20] Lee Jae-myung “Preempting the Future Ship Market… Establishing a Foundation for Sustainable Growth in the Shipbuilding Industry”
by Choi Ki-chang (Electronic Newspaper Internet (Google Translation)) Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party candidate, has defined the shipbuilding industry as a future growth engine and emphasized that he will introduce various policies to promote related industries. On the 14th, the candidate said, “As
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Maersk Struggles with Methanol Ship Engine Problems, Bunkering Non-Standardization
(Ocean Press) "Engine maintenance takes too much effort" -- Maersk is struggling with engine problems and bunkering non-standards on its methanol-powered container ships. “We are experiencing ongoing issues with our methanol dual-fuel propulsion engines on container ships, and as a result, we are
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Methanol-Fueled Offshore Wind Farm Crew Transport Vessel (CTV) Completed: The World's First Car to Use Only Bio-methanol Fuel, Contributing to Decarbonization
(NYK) The Transporter, a methanol-fueled crew transfer vessel (CTV) owned and operated by Northern Offshore Services (NOS), a subsidiary of Northern Offshore Group (NOG), an offshore wind power generation-related business of the NYK Group, has recently been delivered. The vessel is
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North Dakota Judges Decline to Dismiss Lawsuits against Summit Carbon Pipeline
by Jeff Beach (North Dakota Monitor/Des Moines Register) - Two North Dakota judges ruled against Iowa-based Summit Carbon Solutions, allowing lawsuits by landowners to proceed. - North Dakota landowners are challenging Summit's carbon capture pipeline project over safety concerns and the
May 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Advanced Clean Transportation Expo --- May 4-7, 2026 --- Las Vegas, NV
Fleet-Focused Educational Conference: Gain in-depth insight into the trends, technologies, and policies transforming commercial transportation. Fleets attend to: Hear advanced commercial vehicle case studies from early adopter fleets Learn how to take advantage of vehicle and infrastructure funding opportunities Stay ahead of the rapidly
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US EPA Sends Biofuel-Blending Volume Proposal to White House for Review
by Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has sent a proposed rule to the White House for review on the amount of biofuels that oil refiners must blend into their fuel beginning in 2026. Under the Renewable Fuel Standard, oil
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Colorado Company Powers Secondhand Sales for Lululemon, The North Face and Patagonia
by Elsa Wenzel (Trellis) Tersus’s innovative liquid CO₂ cleaning technology preserves garments while minimizing waste and microfiber shedding. The process uses carbon captured at a nearby ethanol plant and shipped to the cleaning facility. READ MORE -- Tersus Solutions is positioning itself
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Ardagh Glass Packaging Successfully Trials Lower-Carbon Biofuel at UK Facility
(Ardagh Group) Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe (AGP-Europe), an operating business of Ardagh Group, has successfully completed an industrial fuel switching trial to produce glass packaging using biofuel in the furnace at its Knottingley, UK facility. The £6 million industrial fuel switching trial, funded by
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Marubeni and ExxonMobil’s Low-Carbon Ammonia Deal Marks Major Step in Unleashing New Energy Supply
(Marubeni) ExxonMobil will supply approximately 250,000 tonnes of low-carbon ammonia annually on a long-term basis to Marubeni; The deal will drive new energy supply, support jobs, and strengthen U.S. and Japanese industrial cooperation [Spring, Texas, U.S., and Tokyo, Japan] — Marubeni Corporation (Marubeni)
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Nufarm and ChrysaLabs Partner to Address Barriers in Carbon Innovation Measurement for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
(Nufarm/Globe Newswire) Nufarm is excited to announce its collaboration with ChrysaLabs, a leader in soil data, insights, and carbon measurement, to support the quantification of soil carbon sequestration benefits associated with Nufarm’s expansion of its Carinata production in South America. Carinata
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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Reinvigorating Forest Economies through Biofuel Production
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Daniel S. LeFevers of SunGas Renewables highlighted their S1000 technology for advanced biofuels production. Key takeaways included utilizing abundant, sustainably managed forest and sawmill residues as feedstock. This approach, combined with carbon capture and storage, offers
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Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance Launches Advanced, Next-Generation SAF Procurement DEADLINE August 29, 2025
(Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance) SABA's third RFP seeks to leverage corporate demand to help move a next-generation SAF facility to final investment decision. -- Today (May 6, 2025), the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA) released a request for proposal (RFP) to increase
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UPC and Vueling Research New Sustainable Fuels for Aviation Engines
by Juan Pedro Tomas (Biofuels Digest) In Spain, La Vanguardia reported that the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) and Vueling are investigating the application and potential effects on current aircraft engines of new sustainable fuels, produced synthetically with slurry or other elements,
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RealAg Radio: A New Ag Minister, Biofuels, and Where Your Stuff Goes
(RealAgriculture) Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Erin Gowriluk with the Canada Grains Council on a letter written to Prime Minster Carney; Derryn Shrosbree with 33seven Continuity Planning on part 4
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Airbus Sees Region as Biofuel for Aircraft Hub
(Bangkok Post) Thailand to account for 5m tonnes a year -- Airbus is banking on Southeast Asia becoming the world's top producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), while the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) plans to mandate 1% SAF usage for
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Mainland China’s Strategic Transition: Reducing UCO Exports and Expanding SAF in the Global Biofuel Market
(BMI) Mainland China’s Used Cooking Oil (UCO) exports are projected to decline by 2025 due to reduced US demand and a shift towards Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production. Key View We anticipate that Mainland China’s exports of Used Cooking Oil (UCO) will
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Following the Carbon: A New Lens on the Carbon Dioxide Removal Ecosystem
by Rudy Kahsar, Annina Sartor (Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)) Carbon dioxide removal taxonomies abound, but by mapping the journey of a carbon atom we can find hidden links and opportunities. ... Taxonomies are useful for seeing similarities and differences across approaches, but by
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From Emissions to Solutions: CO2-Based Graphite, Plastics, and Methanol Win Big at “Best CO2 Utilisation 2025” Innovation Award
(nova-Institute) UP Catalyst, Far Eastern New Century Corporation, and Oxylus Energy were recognised at the “Best CO2 Utilisation 2025” Innovation Award for transforming carbon emissions into high-performance battery materials, sustainable plastics for footwear and textiles, and methanol fuel, marking major strides toward
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Ethanol Report on Angler Education: RFA Teams Promoting Ethanol at Big Crappie Challenge
(Ethanol Report) This weekend, crappie anglers from around the country will be on the Lake of the Ozarks for a chance to win $50,000 in the Big Crappie Challenge. The Renewable Fuels Association is in on the competition with three RFA-sponsored teams making sure the
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A New Twist on Existing Tech
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Nataqua is a startup company that aims to help ethanol producers profit from carbon dioxide emissions by producing more ethanol on site. ... The company isn’t yet ready to offer its unique carbon dioxide-to-ethanol reactor to producers,
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Low Carbon Fuels for Airports in the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia) --- June 3, 2025 --- Washington, DC
Join the discussion aimed at crafting a shared vision of transitioning airlines to the use of SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuels). Most of aviation's fuel pollutes our atmosphere while impacting the health of nearby residents. Join the leaders of the Greater
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‘Every Molecule Matters’: Corn Kernel Fiber (CKF)
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The steps are simple, with low capital and strong ROI: Engage with the appropriate analytics labs to help calculate in-situ cellulosic ethanol production from corn kernel fiber; register those gallons with the appropriate markets; and
May 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Remembering Dave Loos, Ethanol and Right Choices
by Lindsay Croke (Farm Progress/Prairie Farmer) Commentary: Dave Loos’ longtime co-worker, Lindsay Croke, reflects on what Dave brought to farmers, the biofuels world and to every person around him. -- David E. Loos died unexpectedly on April 13. He worked at IL
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Finding a Path Forward for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(MId-West Farm Report Madison) Geoff Cooper is the CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association. He says he wants to see support for flex-fuel vehicles and a clear path forward on tax credits for Sustainable Aviation Fuel production. He says airplanes are
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SIA Group Buys Sustainable Fuel from Neste, World Energy
(Singapore Business Review) The transactions are projected to reduce more than 9,500 tonnes of carbon emissions. -- The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has signed new agreements with renewable fuel producers Neste and World Energy to reduce carbon emissions through the use of
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Pilot Confirms Strength of Optimised FAME Blend
(FincoEnergies) The pressure on the inland shipping sector is growing. With stricter regulations such as ETS2 and RED III, there's no time to lose. Together with Argent Energy and sector partners, FincoEnergies is demonstrating that sustainable shipping is possible today — not just with HVO but
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Future Energy Global Signs MOU for Multi-Year SAF Scope 1 and Scope 3 Offtake Agreement
(Future Energy Global) Future Energy Global (FEG) and Montana Renewables, LLC (MRL) have agreed framework terms for a multi-year offtake agreement for the environmental attributes of 15 million gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), with deliveries planned to begin later in
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European Commission Gives Positive Technical Assessment for ISCC EU under RED III
(International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) ... End of April, the European Commission (EC) has given a positive technical assessment for our updated ISCC EU System Documents. The revisions were made to reflect the legal requirements of Directive (EU) 2023/2413, commonly referred
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Benecor Joins Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition to Advance Retail Biodiesel Blends
(Michigan Farm News) The Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC) announces Benecor has joined the coalition as a new stakeholder, supporting the organization’s mission to accelerate adoption of biofuels for cleaner air and more sustainable transportation and shipping. Based in Fenton, Michigan, Benecor is a leading supplier
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Air to Jet Fuel: United Announces Investment in Power-to-Liquid Fuels Company Twelve
(United Airlines/PRN Newswire) Twelve's technology is an industrial alternative to photosynthesis to transform carbon and water into inputs for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) – company recently entered into one of the largest SAF contracts with large European airline group for 260
May 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Industrial Decarbonisation: The Road to a Cleaner Future
by Andrew King (Process and Control Today) ... Green Hydrogen: The Key to Hard-to-Decarbonise Sectors But what about industries that need extreme heat for example, cement, steel, and chemicals? That’s where green hydrogen comes in. Think of it as the clean-burning fuel
May 13, 2025 Read Full Article
From Waste to Worksite: The Role of Advanced Biofuels in Decarbonizing Construction and Transport
by Jane Marsh (Renewable Energy Magazine) Construction and transportation pose a difficult challenge for decarbonization efforts. In addition to being responsible for a considerable portion of overall emissions, equipment in these sectors is not easy to electrify from a logistical standpoint.
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Slovak Biofuel Company Expands from Regional to Global Player
(The Slovak Spectator) Investments in India, Brazil announced. Just 18 years ago, the Slovak company Envien Group began producing bioethanol. Over the years, it expanded into Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Switzerland, and Croatia—becoming a key player in the Central European biofuel market. Now,
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Urging EPA to Lessen the Burdens Facing Biofuels
(Farm Service Radio) Michigan is home to four ethanol plants and two biodiesel facilities, which purchase and use a lot of corn and soybeans produced by Michigan’s farmers. However, you may not know that our federal government has placed a limit on
May 13, 2025 Read Full Article
San Juan County, Utah Issued BDO Zone ‘BB’ Rating for Woody Biomass
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) ‘BB’ Rating Establishes Foundation for Future Forest Biomass Development -- San Juan County, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of a BDO Zone ‘BB’ Rating for San Juan County, Utah, marking a key step toward
May 13, 2025 Read Full Article
CALL FOR PANELS Smart Cities Connect Fall Conference & Expo --- November 19-21, 2025 --- National Harbor, MD DEADLINE July 1, 2025
Smart Cities Connect Conference and Expo unites city leaders and solution providers to tackle urgent urban challenges—from sustainability and mobility to cybersecurity and data governance. This fall, we’re seeking forward-thinking panel submissions that offer real solutions and inspire collaboration. Taking place
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Add to Ethanol’s To Do List
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Governors' Biofuels Coalition) For many of us, to stay on top of things we need to write them down as reminders in what I call a “To-Do” list. The ethanol industry has, or should have
May 13, 2025 Read Full Article
The Future of Everything --- May 28-29, 2025 --- New York, NY
The Future of Everything is The Wall Street Journal's premier live event, bringing together the biggest newsmakers across every vertical the Journal covers—from business, tech and economics to sports, streaming and style—to explore bold ideas and offer unique insights. The
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Alto Ingredients Reports Improved Q1 Financial Performance
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Alto Ingredients Inc. released first quarter financial results on May 7, reporting improved gross margin and adjusted EBITDA on increased operational uptime, optimization initiatives and increased sales of ISCC-certified fuels. During an earnings call, Alto Ingredients
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The Andersons Reports Strong Q1 for Ethanol Operations
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Andersons Inc. on May 7 released first quarter financial results, reporting a strong three-month period for its renewables business segment on efficient operations, higher yields and favorable ethanol margins. The company’s renewables segment reported pretax
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ADM Reports Improved Q1 Margins for Ethanol
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Archer Daniels Midland Co. on May 6 reported improved first quarter earnings for its ethanol segment on higher production volumes and improved margins. Margins were slightly negative but are expected to improve during the second
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Webinar: Americas Marine Fuels Market Update
(Argus Media) Join Argus editor Stefka Wechsler as she examines the latest trends in the Americas bunker market, with a focus on tariffs, sanctions and greenhouse gas regulations. Webinar highlights: Trump-era policies reshaping the US bunker market: Tariffs on Mexican oil imports Easing of sanctions
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American Power Group Reports 25 Million Cumulative Run Hour Milestone For Its Dual Fuel Stationary/Off-Road Primary Power and Critical Care Emergency Back-Up Power Applications
(American Power Group/Access Newswire) American Power Group Corporation ("APG") (OTC Pink:APGI) the leading U.S. based dual fuel diesel engine conversion technology company today announced the company's stationary/off-road dual fuel installation base has reached an estimated 25 million cumulative run hour milestone. APG's
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Cowboy Clean Fuels and Mercuria Announce Landmark Offtake Agreement for Carbon-Negative Renewable Natural Gas
(Cowboy Clean Fuels/PR Newswire) Cowboy Clean Fuels (CCF), a Wyoming-based climate tech and energy transition company, today announced a groundbreaking offtake agreement with Mercuria, one of the world's leading independent energy and commodity trading groups. This partnership marks the first commercial agreement
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MHP Exported the First Ukrainian Batch of Liquefied Biomethane Bio-LNG to the European Union
(MHP (Google translation)) MHP, an international company in the field of food and agrotechnology, launched commercial production of liquefied biomethane ( Bio -LNG) and made the first delivery of Ukrainian Bio -LNG to a partner in the European Union . MHP produces Bio-LNG entirely from poultry
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Trump Administration Accused of Declaring 'Fake' Emergency by 15 States
by Sophie Clark (Newsweek) A coalition of attorneys general across 15 states is suing the Trump administration over declaring a "national emergency" on the first day of Donald Trump's presidency. On January 20, President Trump declared a "national energy emergency" via executive order, over
May 13, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Feedstocks and the Future of the Bioeconomy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Alexander A. Koukoulas, Ph.D. from AFRY emphasized key factors for a successful bioeconomy, including feedstocks, technology, market knowledge/off-takes, and policy support. Strong market knowledge and off-take agreements are crucial for project bankability. The rapid expansion of
May 13, 2025 Read Full Article
10 Top Takeaways for Renewable Chemicals and Biomaterials in 2025
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The spring conference season is starting to draw to a close, what are the takeaways from the major presentations of the season? Here are our top 10 Takeaways for renewable chemicals and biomaterials project development and product
May 13, 2025 Read Full Article
5 questions for Joe Nation, Newest Adviser to California’s Cap-and-Trade Program
by Debra Kahn (Politico) Joe Nation is the newest adviser to California’s cap-and-trade program — but he’s in familiar territory. Nation, a public policy professor at Stanford whom Gov. Gavin Newsom named to the state’s Independent Emissions Market Advisory Committee last month, helped enact AB 32 —
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Ways and Means Releases "The One, Big, Beautiful" Tax Package
(Kutak Rock) On May 12, the House Ways and Means Committee released a complete copy of its draft tax reform legislation. You can find it here. The Ways and Means Committee will hold a “mark-up” session on May 13, at 2:30 p.m.
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Carbon Project Developers Warn of a Supply Shortage of CORSIA Eligible Credits
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir) The Project Developer Forum (PD Forum), a body representing developers of greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removal projects in the international markets, with members looking to sell carbon credits to airlines under ICAO’s CORSIA carbon offsetting scheme,
May 12, 2025 Read Full Article
RAeS Study Shows Public Concern about Aviation Emissions, but Unwillingness to Pay More for Solutions
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) New research by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) into public attitudes on decarbonising aviation reveals that most respondents are concerned about the impacts of climate change, and 58% believe air transport causes more damaging emissions than road,
May 12, 2025 Read Full Article
PLOCAN Builds Spain’s First Offshore Green Hydrogen Plant
by Alan Sherrard (Bioenergy International) Located on the seabed, at a depth of 30m, and 1.5 km off the coast of the island of Gran Canaria, the Plataforma Oceánica de Canarias (PLOCAN) houses multidisciplinary laboratories, various observation and measurement devices, a main
May 12, 2025 Read Full Article
As Renewable Diesel Surges, Sustainability Claims Are Deeply Questioned
by Sean Mowbray (Mongabay) • Renewable diesel (RD), dubbed HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) by producers, is hailed by its supporters as a climate-friendly alternative to carbon-intensive fossil diesel. RD is a complex biofuel often made in retooled oil refineries from feedstocks including
May 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Bioeconomy: A Co-Benefit Case Study: from Inexpensive, Carbon-Neutral Biofuels Are Finally Possible
by Jules Bernstein (University of Califorina Riverside) ... A new study finds that introducing a simple, renewable chemical to the pretreatment step can finally make next-generation biofuel production both cost-effective and carbon neutral. For biofuels to compete with petroleum, biorefinery operations must
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Inspired by GLBRC Research, This Middle Schooler Made Cellulosic Biofuel in Her Kitchen
by Nalia Cherr (Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center) Dalia Habib, a middle schooler from Salt Lake City, Utah, adapted technology developed by the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center to brew cellulosic biofuel in her kitchen. Her experiment was a finalist in
May 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Teach Climate Network Summer Institute --- July 14-17, 2025 --- ONLINE
The Teach Climate Network's virtual three-day climate change education conference is built in partnership with the North American Association for Environmental Education and educators and climate change professionals from across North America! Institute Themes Understanding & Observing Climate Change Dive into how people
May 12, 2025 Read Full Article
ABLC Next 2025 --- October 22-24, 2025 --- San Francisco, CA
A bioeconomy experience like no other -- 10 Summits and Networking like crazy -- In the Sustainable Aviation Summit, ABLC will highlight success stories and emerging technologies for aviation fuels for commercial and military application, including a look at consortia aimed
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Natural Enzyme Capable of Cleaving Cellulose Could Transform Biofuel Production
by José Tadeu Arantes (FAPESP/Phys.Org) The deconstruction of cellulose is essential for the conversion of biomass into fuels and chemicals. But cellulose, the most abundant renewable polymer on the planet, is extremely recalcitrant to biological depolymerization. Although composed entirely of glucose
May 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Montauk Renewables jump in Q1 2025 print
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Pennsylvania Montauk Renewables reported first quarter 2025 financial results. ... RNG production was flat at 1.4 million MMBtu. RINs sold increased by 25.3%. Profitability depends highly on environmental attribute prices like RINs. New EPA rules and
May 12, 2025 Read Full Article
The SAFc Registry, Chooose, and Alaska Airlines Partner to Streamline Sustainable Aviation Fuel Certificate Transactions
(Rocky Mountain Institute) The SAFc Registry launches an industry-first integration with Chooose to streamline SAF transactions, boost trust, and drive sustainable aviation fuel adoption. -- The SAFc Registry and Chooose have partnered in a first-of-its-kind software integration to streamline sustainable aviation fuel certificate (SAFc) transactions. The
May 12, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Sustainability Still Matters
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation features Tammy Klein of Transport Energy Strategies. It discusses mixed policy signals in the U.S., stressing sustainability balances environmental, economic, and social concerns. Key highlights include contrasting potential Biden and Trump administration approaches on
May 12, 2025 Read Full Article
SAF Market Faces Falling Near-Term Premiums, but EU Mandates Could Create a Shortfall
by Thomas Washington (S&P Global) Airlines have limited profitability, so SAF price matters; SAF industry hopes for demand rise from European mandates; eSAF even costlier than SAF due to feedstock challenges -- The premium of sustainable aviation fuel over conventional jet fuel has dwindled
May 12, 2025 Read Full Article
The High Art of Performance: Taking Strain Engineering to the Next Level
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... When June rolls around, the titans of the enzyme and yeast industries roll out their latest offerings. The strain engineers unleash their latest offerings on the runways, and we all sit back and marvel at the
May 12, 2025 Read Full Article
BIOKET 2026 --- March 17-19, 2026 --- Fribourg, Switzerland
SAVE THE DATE Following the success of our previous edition, step into a dynamic environment where science meets industry, innovation comes to life, and networking is boosting new businesses. ???? Scientific Exploration Gain fresh insights through hands-on workshops and technical sessions led by top experts
May 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Synergies of Renewable Hydrogen and Biobased Value Chains Deployment: Environmental Performance and Promising Value Chains
(EIA Bioenergy)Producing biobased hydrogen could be an alternative option for renewable hydrogen provision. Moreover, there are many biobased processes either high in demand for renewable hydrogen (e.g. synthetic renewable fuels, biorefining) or that could benefit from renewable hydrogen integration. This
May 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Soil Carbon Credits Emerge from the ‘Trough of Disillusionment’
by Jim Giles (Trellis) Indigo Ag, Boomitra and other project developers are planning on issuing millions of tons of credits annually. -- o After years of slow growth, issuances are on a tear. o More data and better models are helping
May 09, 2025 Read Full Article
National Biotechnology Initiative Act Would Implement Recommendations from NSCEB’s Final Report
by Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton (Bergeson & Campbell) As reported in our April 25, 2025, blog item, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) announced on April 8, 2025, the availability of its final report and action plan, “urging Congressional action to
May 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Syzygy Plasmonics' Unit Sets New Standard for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Efficiency
(Syzygy Plasmonics/PR Newswire) New pathway makes maximum use of renewable methane and much higher yield for the same amount of biogas by utilizing CO2 in feedstock -- Syzygy Plasmonics has successfully completed performance testing of the world's largest all-electric GHG e-Reforming™ demonstration
May 09, 2025 Read Full Article
MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Announces Partnership with CNH
(Michigan State University) CNH will provide MSU with a New Holland T6.180 Methane tractor, the world's first 100% methane-powered production tractor, for use in educational and research initiatives. -- Through a new partnership with CNH, researchers and students at the MSU College
May 09, 2025 Read Full Article
HutanBio's Microalgal Biofuel Production Shown to be Net-Negative in an Independent Life Cycle Assessment by EcoAct
(AltEnergyMag.com) A new independent Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) by EcoAct (a wholly owned subsidiary of Schneider Electric Sustainability Business) confirms that HBx, a microalgal biofuel developed by UK-based HutanBio, achieves net-negative carbon emissions during production. HBx production removes up to 1.48
May 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Phillips 66 and NextEra Energy Resources Begin Commercial Operations at Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex Solar Facility
(Phillips 66) The solar facility at Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex is now commercially operating, marking a pivotal step in the collaboration between Phillips 66 and NextEra Energy Resources to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at one of the largest on-site solar facilities
May 09, 2025 Read Full Article
bp Leads Industry Taskforce to Achieve Update to Defence Standard for Renewable Aviation Fuel
(bp) bp has successfully led a taskforce to achieve approval from the UK Ministry of Defence for co-processing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with up to 30% renewable hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty acids HEFA feedstock concentration, a significant increase from the current
May 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Budzinski Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Biofuels and Biobased Manufacturing Innovation
by Josie Lionetti (Riverbender.com) Today (May 8, 2025), Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-03) introduced the Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity Act (Ag BIO Act), a bipartisan bill to support the biofuel economy in Illinois and across the country. The legislation updates
May 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Norden Conducts First US Biofuel Journey in ‘Measured’ Step toward Cleaner Shipping
by Sara Kosmajac (Offshore Energy) Denmark-based maritime transportation player Norden has completed its inaugural biofuel voyage out of the United States, marking the next step in the company’s ambition of supporting a wider application of this clean energy source in
May 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Energy Projects Conference & Expo NA 2025 --- June 11-12, 2025 --- Houston, TX
The Home of Major Energy Project Development in North America -- The Energy Projects Conference & Expo (EPC Show) 2025, is the largest event globally for professionals working on major energy projects. Bringing together 5 leading conferences under 1 roof for the first
May 09, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Feeding into High Pressure Reactors Made Easy by Jen-Zero
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation features Dr. Jayant Khambekar from Jenike & Johanson. It highlights challenges feeding waste feedstocks into high-pressure reactors for thermochemical conversion, citing issues like arching and pressure blow-back with existing technology. The presentation introduces Jen-Zero, a
May 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Who’s Tackling the Challenges in Biobased Chemicals and Biomaterials? Looking at EUBCE 2025
by Jim Spaeth (Biofuels Digest) Renewable chemicals and biomaterials are no longer niche—they are the future of carbon. Europe stands at the threshold of massive opportunity, from decarbonized manufacturing to circular materials innovation. But crossing that threshold? That’s another story. The
May 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Wheels Up Adds SAF Option for Charter Customers
by Curt Epstein (AIN) Private lift provider Wheels Up has launched a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) program for its charter customers. It will allow users to opt into the program to seamlessly integrate SAF use into their bookings and contribute to
May 09, 2025 Read Full Article
First Passenger Flight from KIX Supplied with Commercialized Domestic SAF
(Japan Airlines) －Launch of domestic SAF supply chain towards aviation decarbonization－JGC Holdings Corporation (Representative Director, Chairman and CEO, Masayuki Sato, “JGC HD”), Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (President & Group CEO, Mitsuko Tottori, “JAL”), and Kansai Airports (Representative Director and CEO, Yoshiyuki
May 09, 2025 Read Full Article
UPM Biofuels Marks 10 Years of Pioneering Renewable Fuel Production in Lappeenranta, Finland
(UPM) UPM Biofuels celebrates ten years of successful operations at its Lappeenranta Biorefinery, the world’s first commercial-scale facility producing advanced biofuels from wood-based residues. Since 2015, the refinery has been at the forefront of developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based fuels and materials,
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UNIMOT with First Delivery of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Poland
(UNIMOT) Unimot Aviation, member of the Unimot Group, has carried out Poland's first physical delivery of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to a Polish airport. The fuel was delivered to the Katowice International Airport in Pyrzowice, which is an important step towards
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LanzaJet and BioD Announce Feasibility Study for SAF Plant in Colombia
(Lanza Jet) Leveraging Colombia’s Available Biomass Potential and Strategic Location, LanzaJet and BioD Are Exploring the Pioneering Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Latin America. -- LanzaJet and BioD are pleased to announce the launch of a feasibility study to develop the first
May 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Has US Oil Production Peaked? CEO Reopens Debate.
by Mike Soraghan (E&E News Energywire) President Donald Trump wants more oil drilling, but one Texas producer expects low prices to send output downward. -- Oil and gas leaders have been saying for a while that oil production in the United States
May 09, 2025 Read Full Article
NCGA Pushing for Corn & Ethanol’s Inclusion in India Trade Deal
by Jared White (Brownfield Ag News) The president of the National Corn Growers Association says the organization is pushing the Trump administration to ensure corn is included in any new trade deal with India. Kenneth Hartman, Jr. tells Brownfield India’s 1.4 billion
May 09, 2025 Read Full Article
RFA Thanks President for Securing Greater Market Access for Ethanol in UK Trade Agreement
(Renewable Fuels Association) President Trump today (May 8, 2025) announced a significant trade agreement with the United Kingdom, specifically including greater market access for U.S. ethanol. According to the White House, the deal includes new access to the UK market for $700 million
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Topsoe Chosen as Technology Provider by Zhejiang Jianglan for SAF Project
by Ulrik Frøhlke (Topsoe) • Topsoe has been selected by Zhejiang Jianglan Bio-Energy Technology Co. Ltd (Zhejiang Jianglan) to deliver technology and services for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) production. Once fully operational, the plant is set to produce 300,000 tons of SAF annually
May 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Department of the Interior Implements Emergency Permitting Procedures to Strengthen Domestic Energy Supply
(U.S. Department of the Interior) Accelerates permitting procedures to develop American Energy Dominance -- In response to President Donald J. Trump’s declaration of a National Energy Emergency, the U.S. Department of the Interior will implement emergency permitting procedures to accelerate the development of domestic energy
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
GRAMM SAF Project Comes to the Royal Port of Barrow
(GRAMM Energy/OpenPR) GRAMM, a collaborative industry consortium, today (April 17, 2025) announced its application to the UK Advanced Fuels Fund, seeking vital support to accelerate its ground-breaking Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project. The GRAMM SAF project will catalyse energy transition of
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Lawmakers Announce Bipartisan Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Plan
(Michigan House Republicans) State Rep. Jerry Neyer and State Sens. Sam Singh and Joseph Bellino on Thursday announced their plan to jumpstart the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry in Michigan. The plan, House Bills 4424-4425 and Senate Bills 235-236, would establish
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Taieb in Nigeria to Explore US Export Opportunities to Support Ethanol Consumption
(U.S. Grains Council) ... U.S. Grains Council (USGC) Regional Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Ramy H. Taieb led a delegation to Nigeria to study the country’s potential for enhanced ethanol consumption. The team met with government officials
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Homegrown Fuels Podcast with Bill Gibbons
by by Sue Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Special EPM Podcast Series hosted by Sue Retka Schill featuring Bill Gibbons -- During Bill Gibbon’s 37-year career at South Dakota State University he taught microbiology and researched useful microbes for producing biofuels, organic
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Clean Ammonia for Power Generation—Is the Hype Fizzling Out?
by Mariana Santos Moreira (OPIS) As we move towards global net zero, ammonia is gaining attention as both a major chemical industry greenhouse gas emitter and a prospective large-scale clean hydrogen carrier. Commercial ammonia production is transforming as a result: “Clean
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Section 45V Q&A with EcoEngineers Webinar
Join us for an engaging Q&A webinar focusing on the verification services for the Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). Our experts will provide detailed insights into the verification process, including
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Revolutionizing Carbon Removal: The Power of Digital Monitoring Reporting and Verification Systems --- June 5, 2025 --- ONLINE
Join EcoEngineers, Cowboy Clean Fuels, and Mangrove Systems for an inside look at how digital Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (dMRV) is reshaping the future of carbon removal projects. This webinar will explore best practices for planning and deploying dMRV systems
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Navigating Regulatory Uncertainties within the Energy Transition --- May 15, 2025 --- ONLINE
Join us for a roundtable discussion designed to help you navigate the complexities of the current regulatory landscape across a range of industries. Our panel of experts will provide valuable insights on the regulatory challenges impacting new and existing projects,
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
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