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ITOCHU Announces Signing of Memorandum of Strategic Partnership for Decarbonization in the Transportation Sector

(ITOCHU) ITOCHU Corporation and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Execute Japan’s First Environmental Attribute Certificate Trade -- ITOCHU Corporation (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Keita Ishii, President & COO; hereinafter “ITOCHU”) announced today (January 9, 2026) that it has signed a memorandum of strategic partnership

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Keppel and Aster Collaborate on One of Asia’s First Commercial-Scale Ethanol-to-Jet Sustainable Aviation Fuel Facilities on Jurong Island

(Keppel) Keppel Ltd., through its Infrastructure Division (Keppel), and Aster have entered into an agreement to jointly assess the development of one of Asia’s first commercial‑scale Ethanol‑to‑Jet (EtJ) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) facilities on Jurong Island, Singapore. The proposed plant is

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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Corteva

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Corteva is on track to separate into two independent market leaders by late 2026, with the “New Corteva SpinCo” focusing on advanced genetics, gene editing, and biofuels. Commercially, the company raised its full-year 2025 operating EBITDA

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Yanmar Obtains Ship Classification Certification for Hydrogen 4-Stroke High-Speed Engine

(Yanmar) Yanmar Power Solutions Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, has become the first engine manufacturer in Japan to obtain both type approval certificate*1 and NOx certificate*2 from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) for its pilot-ignition hydrogen-fueled 4-stroke high-speed engine for power generation

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Vopak Facilitates Green Methanol Bunkering Supply Chain from China to Singapore

(Manifold Times) Company is facilitating both ends of the bunkering supply chain from Vopak Tianjin to Vopak Penjuru Terminal, in partnership with Singapore’s bunker supplier Global Energy Trading. -- Liquid and gas storage and infrastructure solutions provider Vopak on Tuesday (27 January,

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UAE Targets EU for Future SAF Exports

by Tony Harrington (Aviation Week) As the United Arab Emirates (UAE) progresses production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), it is eyeing major export opportunities to other markets such as the European Union (EU), which is struggling to scale up its own

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Galveston LNG Bunker Port Announces Strategic Partnership with TOTE Services to Advance LNG Bunker Vessel Fleet on the U.S. Gulf Coast

(TOTE Services) Through their strategic partnership, TOTE Services and the Galveston LNG Bunker Port (GLBP) project aim to deploy a fleet of dedicated Jones Act LNG bunker vessels for the delivery of LNG to customers from the first dedicated small-scale LNG

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Pernambuco Charts a Drop-in Future for Marine Ethanol

by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Brazil, Rádio Jornal reports Sindaçúcar/PE president Renato Cunha says Pernambuco’s ethanol is ready for global shipping, and Suape is where it begins. “Ethanol production here has a tradition in exports,” Cunha told Rádio Jornal, noting

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Vinssen, Samsung Heavy Industries, and Amoji Jointly Develop Ammonia Fuel Cells for Carbon-Free Ships

(Vinssen/Donga (Google Translation)) Signing of Joint Development Plan for Marine Application of Ammonia-Based Power Generation Solutions Samsung Heavy Industries, global ammonia solutions company Amogy, and hydrogen fuel cell specialist Vinssen are joining forces to develop an "ammonia-hydrogen fuel cell-based carbon-free power system"

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Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia Solution Chosen to Advance Decarbonisation of New Skarv Shipping Cargo Vessel

(Wärtsilä) Technology group Wärtsilä will provide its advanced Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia solution to power a new cargo vessel for Norway-based Skarv Shipping Solutions. This vessel, which will be built at the Huanghai shipyard in China, will be the first newbuild to benefit

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Trump Officials Have Delayed Finalizing the Repeal of the Agency’s “Endangerment Finding” over Concerns the Proposal Is Too Weak to Withstand a Court Challenge.

by Jake Spring (Washington Post) Trump’s biggest climate rollback stalls over fears it will lose in court -- Trump officials have delayed finalizing the repeal of a landmark legal opinion key to their effort to eliminating the Environmental Protection Agency’s climate rules because of concerns

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In Panama, APS Is Working on Creating a Green Corridor between the Ports of Santos and Valencia.

(Port of Santos) ...The Port Authority of Santos (APS) took another decisive step towards the sustainability of its operations this Tuesday (January 27th), during the Green Shipping Corridors and Hubs event , held in Panama City. The meeting, promoted by the International

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Li Lecheng Met with Morten Boskov, Danish Minister of Industry, Business and Finance.

(China Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (Google Translation)) On January 27, 2026, Li Lecheng, Minister of Industry and Information Technology, met with Morten Boskov, Minister of Industry, Business and Finance of Denmark, in Beijing. The two sides exchanged views on

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£43 Million Boost for Green Aviation to Drive Growth, Jobs and Cleaner Flights

(U.K. Department for Transport and The Rt Hon Heidi Alexander MP) The funding will go towards UK research and development projects that help deliver net zero aviation by 2050. up to £43 million will be allocated to green aviation projects, paving the way for airport

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Indiana to Pursue Permitting Primacy over Carbon Dioxide Storage Wells

by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz (Indiana Capital Chronicle) The EPA makes those decisions in Indiana and elsewhere, but an increasing number of states are seeking primary enforcement authority. -- Hoosier leaders plan to take over federal review of a pipeline of contentious projects to

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Case Studies: Champions of Agroforestry in the Upper Midwest

by Maya Glicksman (Carbon 180) Our team visited Upper Midwest farmers in five states, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin, who champion agroforestry on their landscapes and demonstrate the power of diversified agriculture, particularly on marginal land. Their stories illuminate unique

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Mahoney Environmental Achieves Dual ISCC Certifications, Expanding Feedstock Options for Clean Fuels

(Mahoney Environmental/PR Newswire) Used cooking oil recycler becomes certified for both EU and international aviation sustainability programs, strengthening the supply chain for clean fuels. Mahoney Environmental Solutions, LLC achieved International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) for both EU and CORSIA (Carbon Offsetting Reduction

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SAFFA Invests up to $30 Million in SAF One Project Starting Construction in 2026

(Burnham Sterling & Company/Business Wire) Middle East project is targeting SAF production by Q4 2028 -- SAFFA Fund I, LP (“SAFFA”), an investment fund managed by Burnham Sterling Asset Management LLC (“BSAM”) with an objective to accelerate the production of sustainable aviation

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UMeWorld Advances Malaysia SAF Feedstock Facility into Industrial Execution

(UMe World/Biobased Diesel Daily) UMeWorld Ltd., a company advancing enzymatic biorefining solutions for renewable fuels and functional nutrition, announced Jan. 20 key execution milestones for its Malaysia sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstock facility, marking the project’s transition into industrial execution.

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USDA Pauses Loan Guarantee Funding for Biodigester Projects

by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The USDA’s Rural Business Cooperative Service on Jan. 14 sent a letter to agency staff implementing a 90-day administrative pause on the acceptance, processing and awarding of loan note guarantees for biodigester projects. “This action is being

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Drax Launches New Biomass Tracker to Boost Transparency across Biomass Supply Chain

(Drax) Drax has today (January 26, 2026) launched its Biomass Tracker, a new digital tool that provides greater visibility into the journey our woody biomass takes through the company’s global supply chain. The interactive tool shows the countries and states where Drax

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2nd Annual OPIS Canadian Carbon & Biofuels Forum --- May 20-21, 2026 --- Vacouver, BC, Canada

Navigating shifting policies, evolving economics, and new carbon-market realities across Canada and North America Canada’s low-carbon fuels landscape is entering a pivotal phase. As the country adjusts to a new federal administration — and the policy priorities that come with it

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XCF Global, Southern Energy Renewables and DevvStream Agree to Binding Term Sheet for Three-Party Merger

(DevvStream/Business Wire) XCF Global, Inc. (“XCF”) (Nasdaq: SAFX), a key player in decarbonizing the aviation industry through sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”), and DevvStream Corp. (Nasdaq: DEVS) (“DevvStream”), a leading carbon management and environmental-asset monetization firm, today (January 26, 2026) announced that

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MOL, SINOPEC, Marubeni sign MOU to establish long-term supply system for marine biodiesel fuel

(MOL Group/Biodiesel Magazine) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. on Dec. 11 announced that MOL, China's largest fuel supplier SINOPEC Zhejiang Zhoushan Petroleum Co. Ltd., and Marubeni Corp., which holds the top share in the marine fuel sales market for Japanese shipowners

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CVR Energy Ceases Renewable Diesel Production at Oklahoma Refinery

by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) CVR Energy Inc. on Jan. 26 confirmed the reversion of the renewable diesel unit at its refinery in Wynnewood, Oklahoma, back to hydrocarbon processing was completed in December. The reversion reduces U.S. renewable diesel production capacity

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Breakthrough Catalyst Turns Methane into Ethanol Using Only Sunlight and Air

(Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center/EurekAlert!) Scientists have unveiled a sunlight-powered catalyst that transforms methane—the main component of natural gas—directly into ethanol, a high-value liquid fuel and chemical feedstock. The new material, described today in Frontiers in Energy, achieves an apparent quantum

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Hydrogen from Finland for Polish Industry – ORLEN Signs Key Agreements

(ORLEN) ORLEN has entered into cooperation agreements with three Finnish partners for the production and supply of renewable hydrogen and its derivatives. The agreements signed with ABO Energy Suomi, Nordic Ren-Gas and VolagHy Kuopio SPV will help secure hydrogen supplies during

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Oji Acquires AustroCel to Transform Its Forest Biomass Business to Core Strategy

by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Austria, Oji Holdings has acquired of all shares of AustroCel Hallein GmbH, one of Europe’s leading biorefinery companies which manufactures dissolving wood pulp, advanced biofuels and lignin-based hydrogel granules which utilizes the residual streams that are generated

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Haffner Energy Launches the C-iC Modular Units line to Unlock Financing for Mid-Sized Biofuel Projects

(Haffner Energy) Haffner Energy announced today (January 27, 2026) the launch of its new C-iC modular industrial units line[1], designed to address the financing and deployment challenges facing medium-scale, decentralized biofuel projects. By removing key economic barriers, this approach makes mid-sized

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CF Industries, POET, and Major Agriculture Co-Operatives Launch Low-Carbon Fertilizer Pilot to Cut Ethanol Production Carbon Intensity

(CF Industries) CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF), a leading global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products, and POET, the world’s largest producer of biofuels, have launched a pilot project with major agriculture co-operatives to jointly develop a low-carbon fertilizers supply

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Honeywell Collaborates with SAF One and Tata Projects to Enable Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production

(Honeywell) Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today announced that SAF One Energy Management Limited (SAF One) will use Honeywell UOP Ecofining™ process technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Tata Projects Limited (TPL), the Tata Group’s engineering and construction arm, has been appointed as

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FOAKBall: Creating First-of-a-Kind Projects that Succeed, a New Paradigm

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The spreadsheet worked. The chemistry was sound. The model penciled. And yet the project stalled, downsized, or died somewhere between final investment decision and steel in the ground. If you’ve worked on a first-of-a-kind (FOAK) project

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Trump in Ethanol-Friendly Iowa Pushes for Bill Boosting E15 Gasoline

by Hadriana Lowenkron (Bloomberg/MSN) President Donald Trump threw his support behind a legislative proposal that would expand sales of higher-ethanol E15 gasoline as he looked to build support for his economic record with a crowd that included farmers in Iowa. Trump told

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Petrobras Expands International Presence with B24 Marine Biofuel Sales

(Petrobras/Biobased Diesel Daily) Petrobras announced Jan. 15 that it has signed an agreement to supply bunker fuel with 24 percent renewable content (B24) to the Norwegian company Odfjell, one of the world’s largest shipping companies in the transport of chemicals and bulk liquids. Petrobras said this strategic operation

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Scrubbing the Skies: Introducing the Vancouver Declaration --- February 9, 2026 --- ONLINE

This webinar discusses the Vancouver Declaration, the first global agreement to focus solely on the challenge of carbon removal policy Join the Institute for Responsible Carbon Removal for the next event in its webinar series, “Scrubbing the Skies: The Role of

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Hyvolution Brazil --- June 16-17, 2026 --- São Paulo, SP, Brazil

Hyvolution Brazil 2026 takes place on June 16th and 17th at the Anhembi District in São Paulo, marking the arrival in Brazil of the largest global hydrogen event. The fair and congress bring together industry, investors, and governments to discuss

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Sustainable Aviation Futures APAC --- November 23-25, 2026 --- Singapore

Powering Partnerships to Scale SAF and eFuels in APAC -- This flagship event shapes the future of aviation sustainability in the region - bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to drive real progress. SAF APAC Congress serves as a cornerstone for collaboration,

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Sustainable Aviation Futures North America --- November 4-6, 2026 --- Houston, TX

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Sustainable Aviation Futures Congress --- June 15-17, 2026 --- Amsterdam, Netherlands

The World’s Leading SAF & Aviation Decarbonisation Event: As projects near FID deadlines to be commercial by 2030, global feedstock opportunities and SAF corridors are expanding, while the industry prepares for eSAF scalability and advances research on aviation’s non-CO2 impacts. Sustainable

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Powering Partnerships to Scale SAF, LCAF, Hydrogen and eFuels --- February 10-12, 2026 --- Dubai, UAE

Whether you’re scaling technology, securing offtake, shaping policy, or financing projects - the Sustainable Aviation Futures MENA Congress is where the deals and partnerships that define sustainable aviation are made. The Only Dedicated SAF, LCAF, Hydrogen, and eFuels Event in MENA

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Sustainable Aviation Futures: Defining Latin America’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel & Feedstock Landscape --- March 2-4, 2026 --- São Paulo, Brazil

Sustainable Aviation Futures is excited to return to São Paulo from the 2 - 4 March 2026, where the 2nd edition of the LATAM Congress will bring together 400 attendees and 100 speakers over three days. The event will showcase developments

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European Biomethane Week 2026 --- October 12-16, 2026 --- Brussels, Belgium

The European Biomethane Week is a must event for producers, users, investors and legislators involved in the deployment of biogases across Europe. The fourth edition of the European Biomethane Week in October 2026 will offer multiple opportunities to engage, get insights

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Responsible Business 2026 Annual Conference --- November 16-19, 2026 --- San Jose, CA

Join us November 16-19, 2026 at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, California for our annual conference and experience for attendees, including members of the RBA and its Initiatives as well as non-member companies and representatives from industry,

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World Energy Congress --- October 12–15, 2026 --- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

A trusted platform to showcase leadership, innovation and impact, shape the global energy agenda, and make the connections that matter. For over 100 years, World Energy Congress has convened the world energy community to shape an inclusive and transformational energy leadership agenda. Today, as the only truly global

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Environmental Markets Association Annual Meeting --- October 5-7, 2026 --- Annapolis, MD

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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS 10th EuChemS Chemistry Congress (ECC10) --- July 12-16 2026 --- Antwerp, Belgium DEADLINE February 10, 2026

The 10th EuChemS Chemistry Congress will have an exciting scientific programme with world-leading plenary speakers, invited speakers and short oral presentations, supplemented with a series of poster presentations. This Congress is the 10th in a series that started in Budapest in

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10th EuChemS Chemistry Congress (ECC10) --- July 12-16 2026 --- Antwerp, Belgium

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Climate Week NYC --- September 20–27, 2026 --- New York, NY

Climate Week NYC is a world-leading global climate event, the biggest of its kind. It brings together a crucial mix of existing and new leaders from the world of business, tech, politics, academia, and civil society that have the means, the

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Biogas Americas --- May 18-21, 2026 --- Detroit, MI

Join North America's largest biogas industry event -- BIOGAS AMERICAS is the biggest gathering of the US biogas industry this year and the annual conference of the American Biogas Council. This is a “must attend” event for anyone in the business of

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CFAA 2026 Sustainability Workshop --- April 27-29, 2026 --- Kansas City, MO

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CALL FOR POSTER ABSTRACTS 10th Green & Sustainable Chemistry Conference --- May 18-20, 2026 --- Dresden, Germany DEADLINE May 9, 2026

The Green and Sustainable Chemistry Conference is focused on inter- and transdisciplinary aspects of green and sustainable chemistry. Contributions for talks and posters clearly demonstrating a link to green and/ or sustainable chemistry within the conference topics are invited. Please see

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International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum 2026 --- April 9-10, 2026 --- Vienna, Austria

The International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum (IVECF 2026), to be convened on 9–10 April 2026 at Vienna’s Hofburg Palace, comes at a pivotal moment. As the world races to deliver on sustainable development, energy and climate goals, growing concerns

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ILUC Reconsidered

(Molecule Group) Molecule Group's held an ILUC Reconsidered workshop on-site at the Clean Fuels Conference 2026 in Orlando on January 19th to gather feedback on the workstream’s near-term objectives. ILUC Reconsidered group leader* Tristan Brown was a panel speaker during the “ILUC

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European Stakeholders Revisit the Role of Sustainable Biomass in Decarbonizing Transport and Achieving Climate Neutrality

(Molecule Group) On 13 January, FuelsEurope and the European Biodiesel Board organized a high-level discussion at the European Parliament regarding the role of sustainable biomass in Europe’s energy and transport transition. Expert speakers and MEPS discussed how synergies between the agricultural

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Neste Supports Catalysis Research at Three Universities in Finland

(Neste) Neste is making donations to three Finnish universities. This funding is intended to foster groundbreaking catalysis research and strengthen long-term academic expertise across three areas: catalysis engineering (Åbo Akademi University), catalysis chemistry (University of Eastern Finland), and catalysis modeling (University

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Innovation from IBP University Expert: Nyamplung and Biogas as Fuel for Agricultural Machinery

(IBP University) IPB University Agricultural Machinery Engineering Expert Prof Desrial has developed a renewable energy innovation based on local resources by utilising nyamplung oil and biogas as fuel for agricultural machinery. This innovation is considered to have great potential to support

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Algeria’s Sonatrach Starts Sustainable Fuel Production in Italy

(Ecofin Agency) Sonatrach has launched commercial production of ethanol-blended gasoline at its Augusta refinery in Italy; The move aligns with the group’s energy transition strategy and EU fuel regulations; Augusta remains one of Sonatrach’s largest industrial assets outside Algeria. Algeria’s state-owned energy group Sonatrach

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Renewable Carbon-based Materials Show Significant Lower CO2 Footprint Than Fossil Counterparts

(Renewable Carbon Initiative/Renewable Carbon News) The Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) published their latest report “Case Studies Based on Peer-reviewed Life Cycle Assessments – Carbon Footprints of Different Renewable Carbon-based Chemicals and Materials (Second, Extended Version)”. The report was conducted by the

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Environmental Education: A Program on Used Oil Recycling Trained Nearly 6,000 Students in Argentina

(EcoNews (Google Translation)) January 26th is World Environmental Education Day , a date that invites us to reflect on the key role of education as a tool for promoting environmental protection and the responsible use of resources. Within this framework, schools are becoming increasingly important as strategic

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Myths and Truths about Biofuels: from Their Impact on the Engine to Environmental Protection

(EcoNews (Google Translation)) On the path to energy transition, biofuels are establishing themselves as a viable alternative and are already a reality worldwide. In everyday life, thousands of vehicles run on this technology, helping to reduce the carbon footprint of transportation . However, doubts

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Essential Energy and Embraer Seal Agreement to Convert Agricultural Aircraft to Bioethanol and Target Mercosur-EU Opportunities

(EcoNews (Google Translation)) Essential Energy Holding, a renewable energy company , signed an agreement with Embraer , a Brazilian aerospace firm, to evaluate aspects of biofuel production and distribution for Argentine farmers. They estimate that bioethanol-powered units for spraying in fields throughout the region and the

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Topsoe Fuels China’s Push for Sustainable Aviation Fuel – Selected as Technology Provider for Major Project

(Topsoe) o Topsoe has signed an agreement with Tangshan Jinlihai to deliver the technology and services that will enable production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). o Based in the Caofeidian Petrochemical Industry Base, it is set to break ground in

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EcoCeres Inaugurates First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant in Malaysia, Strengthening Hong Kong’s Role in Asia’s Green Energy Transition

(EcoCeres) EcoCeres has officially launched its state-of-the-art renewable fuel facility in Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia, marking a historic milestone as the country’s first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production plant. EcoCeres Inc., a leading pure-play renewable fuels producer rooted in Hong Kong and

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CO2 Sequestration, Values & Markets

by Sam A. Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics/Biofuels Digest) ... The Summit Energy pipeline has been slated to receive CO2 by-product from up to 57 ethanol plants in the 5-state Midwest region is one excellent solution to help tame the CO2 beast; along with

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The Supreme Trial of the Bioeconomy Is Here

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The Trump Administration’s assault on EV mandates and incentives has scrambled the decarbonization playbook. Federal signals are inconsistent. Long-range policy visibility is gone. But in pulling support from one sector, Washington exposed another reality: aviation, marine

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XFuel Announces $20 million Series A Funding to Accelerate Commercial-Scale Low-Carbon Fuel Production

(XFuel) Low-carbon drop-in fuel supplier secures major investment from maritime leaders NYK Line and Stolt Ventures. -- XFuel, a low-carbon drop-in fuel technology company, today announced the successful completion of its Series A funding round earlier last year, raising $20 million in

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White House OMB Concludes Review of 45Z Proposed Rule

by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) The White House Office of Management and Budget on Jan. 23 concluded its review of a proposed rule to implement guidance for the 45Z clean fuel production credit, according to information posted to the agency’s website. The

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Airlines Target EU Climate Rules after Carmakers Showed the Way

by Tommaso Lecca (Politico) The recent weakening of the ban on gasoline and diesel cars is fueling calls for a similar reversal in the aviation sector. -- ... Their big target is getting the EU to dilute its mandate forcing airlines to use

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J-ENG Has Commenced Development of the Methanol-Fueled Engine, UEC50LSJM

(Japan Engine Corporation) Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has commenced development of the methanol-fueled engine, UEC50LSJM. Following the completion of its first ammonia-fueled engine, 7UEC50LSJA, in August of this year, J-ENG is also working on the development of the hydrogen-fueled engine, 6UEC35LSGH.

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Lane County and EPUD Select Waga Energy for Oregon LFG-to-RNG Project

(Bioenergy International) In the United States (US), Lane County, in partnership with Emerald People’s Utility District (EPUD) in Oregon has selected Waga Energy Inc., a subsidiary of France-headed gas cleaning technology provider Waga Energy Group, to build, own, operate, and maintain

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Cestore and Nynas to Pilot Novel CCS tech

by Alan Sherrard (Bioenergy International) Swedish tech company Cestore AB has announced the development of a new process for cost-effective and large-scale permanent carbon dioxide storage, where emissions are converted into stable, natural salts. Together with compatriot Nynas AB, a specialty

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SBP Publishes Its Strategy for 2026-2030

(Bioenergy International) The Sustainable Biomass Program (SBP) has announced the publication of its Strategy for 2026-2030, setting out a clear and ambitious roadmap for the next five years. Building on more than a decade of progress, the SBP Strategy 2026-2030 outlines how SBP will

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What’s Hot in Carbon Removal – A Peek into the Future of Climate Tech --- January 27, 2026 --- ONLINE

Join Tito Jankowski as he shares what’s catching his eye in the world of carbon removal. From breakthrough startups to bold new strategies, "What’s Hot in Carbon Removal" highlights the people and companies shaping the future of our planet. Curious about

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Biofuels in 2026 and Beyond: 7 Key Questions to Grapple With

(S&P Global) The biofuels sector is at a pivotal moment, facing shifting policies and a heightened focus on sustainability. Balancing multiple, sometimes competing, sometimes complementary priorities - from reducing carbon intensity and managing climate risks; to operating in a tough cost

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Bottleneck in Hydrogen Distribution Jeopardises Billions in Clean Energy

(Heriot-Watt University) Hydrogen transport infrastructure is developing at half the pace of other clean technologies, creating a bottleneck that could put billions in clean energy investment at risk, new research from Heriot-Watt University shows. A recent study from Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University

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MMDA, DOE Sign Waste-to-Energy Deal

by James Daniel Danio (Manila Times) THE Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announced on Wednesday, Jan. 21, that it signed a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Energy to advance waste-to-energy projects aimed at easing Metro Manila’s growing garbage volume and

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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bunge

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bunge announced a major re-segmentation effective Q3 2025 to provide greater transparency into commodity-specific drivers. The new reporting structure breaks the former Agribusiness segment into Soybean, Softseed, and Other Oilseeds Processing & Refining, alongside Grain Merchandising

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Saffaire Sky Energy to Source UCO from Tachikawa City

by Fayaz Hussain (SAF Investor) Saffaire Sky Energy, in partnership with JGC Holdings and Revo International, entered in an agreement with the Tachikawa City, Tokyo to recycle used cooking oil to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). A signing ceremony for the agreement

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Japan Mulls Subsidizing Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Domestic Airlines; Would Require Fuel Suppliers to Provide Mixture

(The Yomiuri Shimbun/The Japan News) The government plans to support the cost of next-generation aviation fuel, known as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), by subsidizing purchases by domestic airlines. The plans would require all airline passengers to shoulder an additional charge of several

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Washington Week Ahead: Trump Stumps in Iowa; Another Shutdown Possible

by Kim Chipman, Oliver Ward, Lydia Johnson, and Philip Brasher (Agri-Pulse) President Donald Trump kicks off a series of weekly campaign trips across the U.S. with a visit to Iowa even as the ethanol industry and corn producers are angry about the failure of an E15

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Agri-Pulse Ag & Food Policy Summit --- March 23, 2026 --- Washington, DC

Profit, Policy, and Possibility: Mapping the Future of Market Expansion for U.S. Agriculture -- As U.S. agriculture faces incredibly strong economic and trade headwinds, what does the future hold for farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses and food companies? That’s a question at the core

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EU to Phase out Damaging Soy Biofuels

(Transportation & Environment) Soy biofuels will no longer count towards EU renewable targets, with new EU Commission research confirming they contribute significantly to deforestation The EU will phase out soy in an attempt to curb the use of biofuels linked to indirect

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Treasury Secretary Sean Duffy Discloses Trump Vehicle Policy, Welcomes Chinese Vehicles

by Bob Kozak* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Public Policy Day at the 2026 Washington DC Auto Show 22 January 2026: A Look to the Future of the US Vehicle Industry -- As a kick-off for the annual Auto Show in Washington DC,

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Farmers Say Aviation, Marine and Rail Are the Next Frontier for Biofuels

by Carah Hart (Brownfield Ag News) Two Midwest farmers say the future of biofuels spans aviation, marine and rail. Tim Ostrem a South Dakota farmer and United Soybean Board member, tells Brownfield “Biofuels are an answer to keeping our environment cleaner for

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Sabah Outlines RM1.4 Billion Biofuels Plan at Davos

by Sisca Humphrey (Daily Express) Sabah is positioning itself as a hub for sustainable energy with Petra Seaga signalling interest in a RM1.4 billion (USD 300 million) investment to set up an integrated biorefinery complex in the State. Speaking on behalf of

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Nessel Sues Big Oil Companies, Alleges Cartel-Like Plot to Control Market

by Beth LeBlanc (Detroit News) Attorney General Dana Nessel on Friday filed a federal antitrust suit against the nation's largest oil companies, arguing the businesses had acted as a "cartel" to restrain trade and slow renewable energy competition and growth. The result,

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WWF Warns Brazil Needs Clear Plan to Phase out Fossil Fuels

by Daniela Chiaretti (Valor) Financing, timeline, and targets are proposed for country’s roadmap away from carbon-based energy sources -- Setting clear and mandatory targets for decarbonization, energy efficiency and technological transformation is a fundamental step for any roadmap aimed at reducing Brazil’s

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Ethanol Mills Create New Demand for Cereals in the South

by Danton Boatini Júnior (Valor) CB Bioenergia, based in the city of Santiago, began operations this month, while the Be8 plant—backed by an investment of R$1 billion—is under construction in Passo Fundo Traditionally grown in the winter and long plagued by marketing

January 23, 2026 Read Full Article

Biofuels Producers Seek Clarity as 45Z Clean Fuel Tax Credit Takes Effect

by Carah Hart (Brownfield Ag News) The CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America says the biofuels industry is awaiting more details about final guidance to implement the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit. Changes made to the 45Z tax credit in the

January 23, 2026 Read Full Article

Climate-Friendly Generation of Formate and Hydrogen from the Waste Product Glycerol

(Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz /EurekAlert!) An electrolysis technique developed at JGU could make an important contribution to the electrification of the chemical industry -- Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) have developed a method which gives access to the valuable raw

January 23, 2026 Read Full Article

Associations Support FPBio against Biodiesel Imports.

(FPBio (Google Translation)) APROBIO – Brazilian Association of Biofuel Producers, ABRA – Brazilian Association of Animal Recycling, ABIOVE – Brazilian Association of Vegetable Oil Industries, ACEBRA – Association of Cereal Companies of Brazil, OCB – Organization of Brazilian Cooperatives, UBRABIO –

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The EBB Monitoring Tool

(European Biodiesel Board) The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) has put in place a monitoring tool for transposition of RED III in the 27 EU Member States. In this tool, we track the key elements that are important to HVO and FAME

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Organic Recycling Systems Bags EPC Order for Rajasthan CBG Venture.

(News on Projects) Organic Recycling Systems Ltd. (ORSL) has secured a large-scale engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) order from BNG Power and Energy LLP for setting up a Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) project in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The project, to be executed by ORSL’s

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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to The Andersons

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Andersons targets a run-rate EPS of $7.00 by 2028, a significant jump from $2.56 in 2025, driven by organic growth and renewables. The company anticipates a cumulative impact of over $300 million from 45Z clean

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Rise in High-Blend Biofuel Use in Modern Equipment

by Carah Hart (Brownfield Ag News) The director of market development with Missouri Soybeans says more companies are using higher blend renewable fuels in equipment. Matt Amick tells Brownfield several engine manufacturers are using up to B100. “There’s equipment called Optimus, it’s retrofit

January 22, 2026 Read Full Article

New Mexico’s Clean Transportation Fuel Program Marks Major Expansion of Low Carbon Fuel Policy

(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels Alliance America applauds the New Mexico Environment Improvement Board for approving the rules for New Mexico’s Clean Transportation Fuel Program. This action marks a significant expansion of low-carbon fuel policy beyond the West Coast, demonstrating

January 22, 2026 Read Full Article

The Future of Biofuels Webinars: Emissions Accounting and Modeling; Role of Policy in Biofuel Adoption; Economic Research Priorities for a Low-Carbon Transitionand Biofuels in the Economy and Decarbonization Pathways

(Resources for the Future) Economic Research Priorities for a Low-Carbon Transition -- A webinar featuring a fireside chat discussing research needed into biofuels’ mitigation potential and long-term viability, sectoral roles and deployment barriers, policy design, and economic and distributional consequences. Recent federal actions,

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The Promise of Ethanol-to-Jet for Sustainable Aviation Fuel in the United States

by Nafisa Lohawala (Resources) Ethanol-to-jet could link the large ethanol industry in the United States to aviation, one of the hardest sectors to decarbonize. However, its viability depends on achieving and credibly demonstrating low life-cycle carbon intensity. Sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) are widely viewed as one of the few

January 22, 2026 Read Full Article

E15 Tax Refund Applications Now Available

(South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development) The South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) has opened the application period for the E15 Fuel Tax Refund Program. Applications will be accepted Jan. 1–30, 2026. The program provides a refund of up

January 22, 2026 Read Full Article

New Economic Analysis Shows Solutions to Maintain Iowa’s Corn and Ethanol Industry

(Iowa Corn Growers Association) Without immediate passage of nationwide, year-round E15 and access to ultra-low carbon ethanol markets, such as sustainable aviation fuel and marine fuel, Iowa’s corn and ethanol industry will continue its downward decline, according to a new study released by Iowa Corn and the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association. Iowa’s

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House Republicans Strike Deal to Establish E15 Fuel Council

by Ken Tran and Olivia Gyapong (Bloomberg Government) House Republican leaders struck an agreement with Midwestern GOP lawmakers to establish a rural energy council focused on E15 biofuel, resolving a conflict that threatened to derail the latest government funding package. The E-15 Rural

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Efficient Method to Capture Carbon Dioxide from the Atmosphere Developed at the University of Helsinki

(University of Helsinki) The method is based on a recyclable filtration fluid consisting of a superbase-alcohol compound. One gram of the new compound can absorb 156 milligrams of carbon dioxide. -- A new method to capture carbon dioxide from the air has

January 22, 2026 Read Full Article

Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Conference --- November 1-3, 2026 --- National Harbor, MD/Washington, DC

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Gevo Achieves Industry Milestone: 500,000 High-Quality Carbon Removal Credits Issued from Gevo North Dakota Plant

(Gevo) The Gevo North Dakota site is believed to be the largest producer of engineered carbon removal credits and the only ethanol carbon capture and storage project issuing Puro.earth-certified certificates with thousand-year permanence Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), a leader in renewable fuels

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Perpetual Next USA to Develop Three Biomethanol Facilities in Southeastern U.S.

(Perpetual Next) Perpetual Next USA will develop an additional of three biomass-to-biomethanol production facilities in the Southeastern United States. Each of the facilities is designed to process approximately one million tons of sustainably sourced biomass feedstock per year. Development of the

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ENGIE Signs Landmark 10-Year Biomethane Purchase Agreement with PepsiCo UK

(Engie) • ENGIE takes final investment decision on a new biomethane facility in the North of England, backed by a long-term biomethane purchasing agreement (BPA) with PepsiCo UK UK’s first food and drink industry BPA expected to help reduce PepsiCo UK’s emissions

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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Aemetis

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Aemetis outlines a five-year plan projecting Adjusted EBITDA growth from $31.2 million in 2024 to $644.6 million in 2028. The strategy hinges on expanding dairy RNG digesters from 8 in 2023 to 75 by 2028 and

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CF Industries, Trafigura and TFG Marine Sign MOU to Advance Low-Carbon Ammonia for Maritime Decarbonisation

(CF Industries) CF Industries Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CF), a leading global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products, Trafigura, a market leader in the global commodities industry, and TFG Marine, a leading global marine fuel supplier, today announced the signing of a

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UK-led Maritime Consortium Sets Out Plan for Nuclear-Powered Fleet

(Lloyd's Register) The UK is taking a decisive step towards leading the global race to decarbonise shipping with the launch of the Maritime Nuclear Consortium. Convened by Lloyd’s Register (LR), the group unites leading expertise from the nuclear, maritime, insurance and regulatory

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Cargill Advances Maritime Decarbonisation with Delivery of First Green Methanol Dual-Fuel Vessel

(Cargill) Brave Pioneer is the first in a new fleet of chartered vessels designed to scale Cargill’s investment to low-carbon innovation across dry-bulk shipping -- Cargill today (January 15, 2026) announced the maiden voyage of Brave Pioneer, the first of five green methanol dual-fuel dry

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China's First Dual-Fuel Methanol Bunkering Vessel Was Put into Service in Shenzhen.

(People's Daily Online) The "Daqing 268" vessel completed the refueling of the international vessel "COSCO Shipping Carnation" with 200 tons of green methanol fuel. On January 21, the "Daqing 268," my country's first domestically built methanol dual-fuel (methanol and chemical) bunkering vessel,

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China Lays out Blueprint for Green Trade Expansion

by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, the Ministry of Commerce has issued a sweeping directive to accelerate green trade, detailing a national framework to align foreign trade with China’s carbon peaking and neutrality goals. Approved by the State Council,

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Athens Breaks EU Ranks to Side with US and Saudi Arabia in Green Shipping Row

by Sarantis Michalopoulos (Euractiv) Greece is working on a counter proposal after helping torpedo a net-zero shipping deal -- ... At the centre of the debate is the Net-Zero Shipping Framework (NSF), which would force ship operators continuing to use the dirtiest – and

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Addis Energy Secures $8.3M to Scale its Transformative Approach to Low-Cost Ammonia Production

(Adddis Energy/Business Wire) The company is producing cost-advantaged ammonia from locations without abundant natural gas supply as it prepares for its first field pilot. -- Addis Energy, a company harnessing the Earth’s potential for affordable, abundant ammonia production, today announced it has

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BDO ZoneCONNECT Webinar: Macon County, Alabama & Southwest Colorado

(Biofuels Development Zone Initiative) On November 6th, 2025, Ecostrat Inc. and the BDO Zone Initiative, in collaboration with TheDigest, hosted the BDO ZoneCONNECT webinar, highlighting two investment grade BDO Zone communities in North America: Macon County, Alabama, rated A for Woody Biomass, and Southwest Colorado, rated BBB

January 21, 2026 Read Full Article

Bureau Veritas Classes Its First Methanol Dual-Fueled Container Ship as CMA CGM ANTIGONE Delivered by CSSC Jiangnan Shipyard

(Bureau Veritas) Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), has classed its first methanol-fueled containership, CMA CGM ANTIGONE. The 15,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel vessel was built by CSSC Jiangnan Shipyard for the CMA CGM Group, and officially named on December 11 and delivered on December

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Petrobras, Shell Brasil Launch Carbon Countdown, the Largest Carbon-Stock Inventory Ever Conducted in the Country

(Petrobras/Biobased Diesel Daily) Petrobras and Shell Brasil launched in December the Carbon Countdown, the largest project ever undertaken to measure—in a standardized way and on a national scale—the carbon stocks above and below ground in all terrestrial biomes of the country. The companies’ mutual interest in the decarbonization trajectory is complemented by the

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VARO Completes Acquisition to Create VAROPreem

(Bioenergy Insight) VARO Energy has completed its acquisition of Sweden’s Preem AB, formally creating VAROPreem and marking the successful delivery of its ONE VARO transformation strategy launched in 2022. Following regulatory approval, the combination brings together two complementary energy businesses to form

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Applications Open for NOSTER & Science Microbiome Prize DEADLINE February 14, 2026

(Science Magazine) No one walks alone. Every human is enveloped by and contains trillions of microorganisms. The past decade’s research has revealed the essential nature of the relationships with these other organisms for healthy development and adult life. Research on the

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GWRCCC’s 2nd Annual Earth Day Alternative Vehicle Display & Green Expo & Walk --- April 18, 2026 --- Washington, DC

Come to the National Mall and celebrate Earth Day 2026 and meet government, industry, and nonprofit leaders. Enjoy a music filled interactive learning experience focused on cleaner fuels, vehicles, air, and cities. Register yourself, family or corporate team here and receive a

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Powering Performance: How Chevron's Integrated Fuel and Lubricant Solutions are Transforming Fleet Operations

(Chevron) ... Fleet operators today face significant complexity as they balance emissions targets, operational efficiency, and cost management. Fuel diversity is increasing as fleets incorporate lower carbon intensity fuels such as compressed natural gas (CNG), renewable natural gas (RNG), biodiesel,

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Of Davos and Diesel: The Critical Importance of Diesel to the Global Economy

by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) ... Beyond its economic contributions, diesel technology has evolved into a cleaner, more efficient, and increasingly sustainable energy resource. The U.S. produces some of the world’s cleanest diesel fuels and manufactures advanced diesel engines with near‑zero

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TotalEnergies CEO Expects EU Mandate on Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Be Dropped in Future

by America Hernandez (Reuters) TotalEnergies (TTEF.PA), opens new tab CEO Patrick Pouyanne said on Wednesday that he expected the European Union to water down its mandate to incorporate sustainable aviation fuel in future, similar to the bloc's recent decision to drop a proposed ban

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Clean Fuels to Recognize Two Prominent Industry Leaders at Annual Conference

(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels Alliance America will recognize two industry leaders for their outstanding contributions in advancing biodiesel for heavy-duty equipment and renewable liquid heating fuels during the 2026 Clean Fuels Conference in Orlando, Florida this week. John Deere will

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North American Biocarbon Conference --- March 31-April 2, 2026 --- Nashville, TN

The North American Biocarbon Conference, co-located with the International Biomass Conference & Expo, brings together the full value chain of carbon-negative and carbon-smart technologies in one powerful, integrated event. By aligning biocarbon producers, biomass power generators, biochar innovators, carbon-removal buyers, project developers,

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Environmental Groups Ask USDA to Make Manure Digester Projects Ineligible for REAP

by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) A coalition of 34 environmental groups on Jan. 14 filed a rulemaking petition with the USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service to make certain anaerobic digestion projects ineligible to receive grants or loans under the Rural Energy for

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North American Carbon World --- March 31-April 2, 2026 --- San Diego, CA

As North America’s flagship carbon conference, NACW is the must-attend event for carbon market and climate policy thought leaders looking to gain actionable insights into policy shifts and market trends, connect with changemakers working to grow and strengthen carbon markets,

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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS International Conference on Bioenergy and Biofuels 2026 --- March 23-25, 2026 --- Boston, MA DEADLINE unclear

IBC2026 is delighted to welcome the Speakers, Delegates, Stakeholders, Researchers, Students, and Industrialists to be a part of our "INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BIOENERGY AND BIOFUELS" to be held on March 23-25, 2026 BOSTON, USA. Under the theme “Renewing Energy – Restoring Earth” This event unites a diverse

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International Conference on Bioenergy and Biofuels 2026 --- March 23-25, 2026 --- Boston, MA

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Trial Begins over Biofuel Mislabeling by Estonian Fuel Retailer

(ERR News) Olerex and its majority owner and board member Andres Linnas went on trial Tuesday in Tartu, accused of mislabeling a shipment of fossil diesel as biofuel to meet quotas. The Prosecutor's Office alleges Linnas ordered Olerex employees in December 2022

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Why DHL, FedEx and UPS Are Central to eBay’s Climate Transition Plan

by Heather Clancy (Trellis) ... EBay doesn’t own fleets or warehouses. But it is prioritizing relationships with carriers including DHL, UPS and FedEx that have explicit goals to decarbonize their operations through investments in electric delivery vehicles and procurement of sustainable

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Sunlight-Driven Technology for Sustainable Chemistry and Solar Fuels

(TNO) The chemical industry is undergoing a major transition: moving away from fossil feedstocks towards a climate-neutral and economically resilient future. At TNO, we develop technologies that harness sunlight to convert CO₂ and green hydrogen into valuable chemicals and fuels. This

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Syzygy Plasmonics Signs Landmark Commercial Offtake Agreement with Trafigura to Supply Advanced Sustainable Aviation Fuel

(Syzygy Plasmonics/PR Newswire) Binding six-year offtake agreement marks a significant milestone for the industry, paving the way for using abundant biogas to create cost-competitive SAF HOUSTON, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Syzygy Plasmonics, a global leader in light-driven chemical reactor technology, today announced a binding

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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bayer Crop Science

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bayer Crop Science projects over €32 billion in peak sales potential from its innovation pipeline, including next-generation traits like Preceon Smart Corn. In its May 2025 update, the company targeted >€25 billion in net sales and

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When the Clock Is Ticking, but the Rules Aren’t Set: Clean Fuels Conference 2026 Delegates Assess a Wonderland of Market Opportunity and Policy Uncertainty

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) If the clean fuels industry is living through an Alice-in-Wonderland moment, it’s not because things feel fanciful. It’s because the rules keep changing shape just as the clock gets louder. That was the unspoken theme running through

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Alkagesta Awarded ISCC CORSIA Certification

(Alkagesta) Alkagesta, a global commodity trading house specializing in petroleum and steel products, fertilizers and biofuels, announced in January that it has been awarded certification under the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification System GmbH’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International

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The Road Less Taken: Iowa Moves High Biodiesel Blends Forward

by Jenna Rose (Iowa Biodiesel Board/Biobased Diesel Daily) State-level policy and industry collaboration position Iowa as a model for B30 adoption. As Iowa’s biodiesel producers continue to weather a difficult year marked by federal-policy uncertainty and challenges, the state of Iowa continues

January 21, 2026 Read Full Article

Keep on Going

by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum/Biobased Diesel Daily) The lyrics of a popular 20-year-old country-music song provide guidance to help navigate the pit of uncertainty and tumult. -- It’s been a challenging year for anyone hoping for clarity on vehicle and fuels

January 20, 2026 Read Full Article

Charting the Course: Danish Shipping Presents New 2026-2030 Strategy

(Danish Shipping) In a changing world, Danish shipping companies adapt and seize new opportunities. The focal point of the strategy is to strengthen Denmark as the preferred community for shipping companies. Danish Shipping has presented its strategy for the coming five years

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How New Subsidy Guidelines Could Make Brown Grease the New Gold

Kristof Reiter (Reiter USA/Biobased Diesel Daily) Recent changes, including replacing the blenders tax credit with 45Z, removal of the indirect land-use change penalty, and potential reductions in subsidies to foreign fuel and feedstock under both 45Z and RFS programs, are fundamentally

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Michigan Producers Bullish on Biodiesel

by Karen Potratz (Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition/Biobased Diesel Daily) Policy changes and new demand opportunities create optimism in the Great Lakes state. -- After months of uncertainty, Michigan’s biodiesel industry is reporting a positive outlook for 2026, thanks to updated policies and new

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Prometheus Announces Breakthrough e-Kerosene Pathway to Make Cost-Competitive SAF and Diesel from Electricity and Air

(Prometheus Fuels/Business Wire) Company reveals world’s first 100% electrochemical pathway for producing e-kerosene directly from atmospheric CO2 and renewable electricity without hydrogen, making Fischer-Tropsch obsolete. Prometheus Fuels today announced its revolutionary new pathway for producing synthetic paraffinic kerosene (the basis for SAF

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Feedstock Quality for Biobased Diesel Isn’t Always What’s Expected or What It Appears

Richard Heiden (R.W. Heiden Associates/Biobased Diesel Daily) ... Overall, however, the predictability of virgin seed-oil feedstock compositions is usually quite high, and pretreatment processes that reduce possible impurities are well defined and highly efficient. In contrast, incoming lots of feedstock oils

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Cathay Welcomes Findings and Recommendations in Peking University’s Study to Accelerate China’s SAF Ecosystem Development

(Cathay) Cathay believes that advancing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development in China will benefit the global aviation industry Monday, January 12, 2026, Cathay welcomes the release of Igniting the SAF Market: Policy Pathways for Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel in China, a research

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AGQM Launches 2026 Round of No-Harm Tests for Biodiesel Additives

(AGQM/Biobased Diesel Daily) Germany’s biodiesel quality management association (AGQM) announced Jan. 15 that it is launching the 2026 no-harm testing round to test oxidation stabilizers and cold-flow improvers for biodiesel. Additive manufacturers are invited to register their products for participation by Feb.

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BioJoe Wants You!

by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Green Energy Biofuel—an award winning, vertically integrated grease collection, processing and recycling company based in South Carolina—seeks talented individuals to fill key positions. Green Energy Biofuel LLC, a vertically integrated grease collection, processing and organics recycling

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The Future of Clean-Label Oilseed Processing Is Here

by Alex Danelich and Kris Knudson (CPM/Crown/Biobased Diesel Daily) Safe, scalable, sustainable and alcohol-based, Monarc technology leads the clean oilseed-processing industry. -- CPM|Crown recently released Monarc Clean Oilseed Processing™, a revolutionary technology that delivers what the industry has long waited for: an alcohol-based

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WBA Connect+ Series: Event 1: Farming Bacteria: Smarter Control for Stronger Biogas Plants --- February 25, 2026 --- ONLINE

Engineering, Economics, and Education with Mario Rosato Engineer, researcher, entrepreneur, and author Mario Alejandro Rosato has spent a lifetime exploring the inner workings of biogas plants; from his first homemade digester in Argentina to pioneering control methods now used across Europe

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LDAR and Methane Slippage Awareness Training Course --- rescheduled to March 17, 2026 --- ONLINE

Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR): Principles, Practice, and Optical Gas Imaging Presenter: Rob Griffiths – Founder & CEO, OSS Enviro Part 1 – Introduction (15 mins) Welcome & objectives of the session Why LDAR matters: compliance, environment, cost savings Overview of global drivers (methane regulations, OGMP

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WBA Training Course: AD Process Diagnostics & Process Disruption --- January 22, 2026 --- ONLINE

Online course on Anaerobic Digestion Diagnostics and Prevention of Process Disruption Who should participate: AD plant operators, developers, consultants, researchers, engineers and anybody engaged in getting the maximum profit from a biogas plant. Required professional level: The participant should have at least some basic