by Park Seong-su (Sisa Journal (Google Translation)) Expanding application areas, from hydrogen mobility to next-generation energy sources. -- Hyundai Motor Company plans to apply hydrogen technology across industries and develop new products. Hyundai Motor Company plans to build a hydrogen mobility ecosystem by
Chinese Shipping Giants Team Up to Push Greener Marine Fuel
(Caixin Global) A coalition of top Chinese state-owned enterprises and academic institutions has launched a campaign to promote dimethyl ether (DME) as a next-generation marine fuel, positioning it as a cleaner and safer alternative to more established options like methanol and
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China Plans World’s First Nuclear-Powered Cargo Ship to Carry 25,000 Containers
by Kapil Kajal (Interesting Engineering) The reactor design is classified as a fourth-generation nuclear system and is expected to have a 40-year operational lifespan. -- China plans to build the world’s first nuclear-powered container ship, a project that could change commercial shipping as
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Zirconium Ferrite: Innovations in Biofuel Combustion Chemistry
(Bioengineer.org) In the evolving landscape of materials science, researchers have made significant strides in understanding the complexities of zirconium ferrite, particularly in its application within advanced photonic and electrochemical domains. The latest study published in Ionics explores a novel biofuel-assisted combustion
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MOL Eyes Expansion of Biodiesel under New China Partnership
by Bojan Lepic (Splash247) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), Sinopec, and Marubeni have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the establishment of a long-term supply system for marine biodiesel fuel. This memorandum aims to establish a long-term and stable supply system for
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Impact of Salinity on Chlorella vulgaris: Nutritional and Biodiesel Potential
(Bioengineer.org) In recent years, the impacts of climate change and increased salinity levels in water bodies have garnered significant scientific attention. The pivotal research carried out by Gürsoy et al. delves into the stresses imposed by salinity on the microalga Chlorella
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New Study Shows EPA "Half RIN" Proposal Would Keep U.S. Soybean Demand Strong
(American Soybean Association/Morning Ag Clips) Researchers modeled three scenarios and found that the half-RIN approach delivers the greatest economic benefit to U.S. soybean farmers -- A new economic analysis finds that EPA’s proposal to assign 50% of the Renewable Identification Number (RIN)
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New Initiative Promotes US Biofuels for Maritime Market
(Renewable Fuels Association) The American Biofuels Maritime Initiative (ABMI), a unified group of bioenergy stakeholders co-chaired by the Renewable Fuels Association and the American Biogas Council (ABC), announced its official launch today. The new group plans to work with President Trump’s Administration and Congress to
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Catalysis for SAF Production
(Biofuels Digest) As the aviation industry accelerates its push toward net-zero, the role of advanced catalysis in enabling sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production is becoming increasingly critical. Ketjen, a global leader in refinery catalyst solutions, is committed to help its customers in
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Blockchain Shipment of Bio-Butanol
by David Priestman (Logistics Business) Grangemouth-based Scottish green chemical producer Celtic Renewables has partnered with LogChain, a digital supply chain and logistics software developer, to make international shipping more sustainable with the first digitalised shipment of green chemicals. Celtic used LogChain’s private
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Clear Technical Standards Imperative before Making Petrol-Ethanol Fuel Mandatory: Experts
(Viet Stock) Experts and businesses are calling for a clear roadmap for E10 biofuel implementation to gradually replace traditional unleaded petrol to reduce emissions from vehicles. The Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Circular 50/2025/TT-BCT, setting out a national roadmap for adopting
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International Biomass Conference & Expo Now Accepting Nominations for Prestigious Industry Awards DEADLINE February 20, 2026
(BBI International) Nominations are now open for the Groundbreaker of the Year Award, the Excellence in Bioenergy Award, and the newly introduced Women in Biomass Award The International Biomass Conference & Expo is currently accepting nominations for the Groundbreaker of the Year
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proBIOGAS #International --- April 14-23, 2026 --- Stuttgart, Germany
Join the proBIOGAS #International Course — A Must for Anyone Involved in Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Are you a: Biogas plant operator or staff member? Farmer considering an AD facility? Government official working with biogas-related topics? Academic researcher looking for real-world insights? Investor exploring opportunities in renewable
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Biogas Online Training --- February 3-26, 2026 --- ONLINE
Tap into over 30 years of biogas training experience! By enrolling into this online training, you’ll get: Insight into the world of biogas from the perspective of the country with the longest biogas history – Germany Access to all presentations of your booked
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Farmers and Innovators Say There Is Potential in Australia's Untapped Biofuel Sector
by Danielle Pope (ABC) Innovators and farmers are calling for greater backing to help establish a domestic biofuel industry. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation estimates an Australian low-carbon fuel industry could be worth $36 billion by 2050. What's next? The federal government has established
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Markets, Trade, and Biofuels Set the Tone as NGFA Opens 54th Country Elevator Conference
(Grain Journal) ... Rounding out the morning, Jacqui Fatka, Lead Economist for Farm Supply and Biofuels at CoBank, provided an in-depth analysis of the evolving biofuels landscape. Her presentation covered expanding renewable diesel capacity, shifting soybean crush economics, export opportunities for
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Iowa Biodiesel Board: Market-Driven Policies Key to Long-Term Farm Recovery
by Jenna Higgins Rose (River Cities' Reader) The Iowa Biodiesel Board today responded to the Trump administration's announcement of a $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, expressing appreciation for the support while emphasizing that long-term, market-driven policy solutions are essential to helping
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German Cabinet Approves Draft Biofuels Law, Food-Based Ingredient Use to Continue
by Michael Hogan (Reuters) Germany's cabinet approved a draft biofuels law on Wednesday (December 10, 2025), which will allow continued use of food and animal feed as biofuel ingredients, the environment ministry said in a statement. Germany’s programme to cut greenhouse gases includes
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We Need to Talk About Biomass
by David Carpintero (ePURE/Ethanol Producer Magazine) It’s the argument that wouldn’t die: the so-called “food vs. fuel” fallacy that has persisted in the global discourse on the role of biofuels in transport decarbonization. Fortunately, new research has finally driven a stake through
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Building a ‘Biological Engine’
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... A self-evident truth for any ethanol producer, the science of fermentation makes ethanol production possible. However, today’s advanced yeast enable production to run at a scale hard to imagine 20 years ago. Today, genetically
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Media Training for Scientists --- December 16 and 18, 2025 --- ONLINE
(SciLine) You know the science, but conveying it skillfully to a journalist—and ultimately to that journalist’s audience—takes preparation and practice. SciLine offers media training opportunities, both in-person and virtually, to help you build the skills, knowledge, and confidence that can make
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The Road to Methanol
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Road to Methanol, we go inside the technical and commercial blueprint that is redefining what’s possible at scale. Beaver Lake demonstrates how proven gasification technology, robust feedstock supply, and bankable offtake converge into a replicable model — one capable
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Lee Calls on EPA to Advance Trump Agenda by Not Shifting Compliance Costs to Refineries
(Office of U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) ) U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) led a letter today with colleagues from the Senate calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support President Trump’s American energy dominance agenda by preventing unfair reallocation of compliance
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Moeve and UPM Join Forces to Drive Innovation in Green Molecules
(Moeve) During an event held today (December 5, 2025) at Moeve's headquarters, the company and the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) signed an agreement to create the first Green Molecules Innovation Chair, a pioneering collaborative space created with the aim
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Abundia Global Impact Group, Inc. Advances Its Plastics Recycling Facility with Alterra Energy's Technology Platform
(Abundia Global Impact Group) Abundia advances its licensing agreement by delivering site notification to Alterra Energy for the deployment of its plastics liquefactions technology at Abundia's Cedar Port Renewable Energy Complex -- Abundia Global Impact Group, Inc. (NYSE American: AGIG) ("Abundia" or
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Green Plains Achieves a Milestone as CO2 from Nebraska is Sequestered in Wyoming
(Green Plains) All Three Nebraska Facilities Now Capturing CO2; First 45Z Payment Demonstrates Early Value -- Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRE) today announced that biogenic carbon dioxide from all three of its Nebraska facilities, Central City, Wood River, and York, is now
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Optimus Technologies and Mitsui & Co. Execute Strategic MOU for Glogal Distribution of Biodiesel Solutions
(Optimus Technologies/PR Newswire) Optimus Technologies, a leader in advanced biodiesel engine technology, today (December 9, 2025) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui"), one of the world's most diversified and respected trading and
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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Forest Concepts’ Feedstock Innovations
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Addressing the “slow build” bottleneck in biomass facilities, Forest Concepts introduces modular “Plug and Play” processing systems to accelerate deployment. Their proprietary Crumbles® technology creates uniform feedstock particles that tolerate high moisture, removing the need for
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What New Federal Timber Directives Mean for Wood Processing, Bioenergy, and Domestic Feedstock Supply
by Bill Hagy (LEC Partners/Biofuels Digest) In early 2025, two federal actions signaled a notable shift in how the U.S. approaches forest management, timber production, and the utilization of restoration byproducts. While they don’t change market fundamentals overnight, they do
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Beyond Aero Releases Plans for Hydrogen Bizjet Factory
by Charles Alcock (AIN Online) French start-up Beyond Aero has laid out plans for the factory in which it intends to manufacture its in-development hybrid-electric business jet. Yesterday, the Toulouse-based company released a feasibility study developed with architectural specialists at Porsche
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Trump’s Shadow Looms over EU Aviation Emissions Plan
by Tommaso Lecca (Politico Pro Climatewire) “God only knows what the Trump administration will do” if the EU expands its aviation emissions scheme, says an EU official. -- Donald Trump blew up global efforts to cut emissions from shipping, and now the
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Ontario Eases Biofuels Mandates
(Ontario Farmer) Ontario government is yielding to complaints from gas and diesel fuel suppliers, allowing them more time to comply with mandated standards -- The Ontario government is yielding to complaints from gasoline and diesel fuel suppliers and will allow them more
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Chevron CEO Sees Growing Potential in Biofuels and Geothermal Energy
by Clara Hudson (Wall Street Journal) Mike Wirth outlined the oil-and-gas company’s hopes for everything from carbon capture to hydrogen -- The head of one of the biggest oil companies in the world has his eye on expanding a variety of alternative
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Davids, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Sustainable Aviation, Support Farmers, Grow American Jobs
(Office of U.S. Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03)) U.S. Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) — alongside Representatives Mike Flood (R-NE-01), Troy Carter (D-LA-02), and Tracey Mann (R-KS-01) — introduced the Securing America’s Fuels (SAF) Act, bipartisan legislation designed to strengthen the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry, create economic opportunities for
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New Fuel Transfer Agreement between KAUST and Arabian Petroleum Supply Company to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel Adoption
(King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)) Access to sustainable aviation fuel will enable KAUST to develop more efficient formulations -- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has entered into a new material transfer agreement (MTA) with the Arabian
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Bell 505 Achieves Over 700 Flight Hours with Blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Bell Textron) In collaboration with Safran Helicopter Engines, Bell shares long-term success with using SAF on the Bell 505 -- Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced during European Rotors 2025 that a single, dedicated Bell 505 has surpassed 700 flight hours using
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Banks Mining Cuts 2084 Tonnes of CO₂ Using Dieselite Biodiesel Blend
(Argent Fuel) Banks Mining, a long-established mining and quarrying company, has partnered with biodiesel supplier Argent Energy to lower carbon emissions from its mining operations. Known for surface mining, Banks operates one of the UK’s largest wholly-owned fleets of earthmoving machinery. The
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Qatar Unveils 5 New Research Projects to Advance SAF
(Qatar News Agency/Biobased Diesel Daily) Qatar has announced five new research projects aimed at accelerating the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as the country steps up efforts to curb emissions from one of the world’s fastest-growing industries. The ministry of environment
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Australian Renewable Fuels Delegation: Unlocking Opportunities in Australia’s Renewable Fuel & Gas Sector --- March 9-18, 2026 --- Australia DEADLIINE December 12, 2025
(Australian Trade and Investment Commission) Expression of Interest : The Australian Trade and Investment Commission invites leading companies to participate in a business delegation to Australia between 9 and 18 March 2026. This exclusive business delegation will bring together decision-makers from the
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Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. Announces an Initiative Agreement for Fluid Catalytic Cracking Co-processing at the Prince George Refinery
(Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure) Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. ("Tidewater" or the "Corporation") (TSX: TWM) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an initiative agreement (the "FCC Initiative Agreement") with the Government of British Columbia that will provide Tidewater with BC
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Navigating Uncertainty: Impact of the IMO Net-Zero Framework Postponement
by Urszula Szalkowska and Nathalie Danel (EcoEngineers) The maritime industry is at a crossroads. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) recently postponed the adoption of its Net-Zero Framework during an Extraordinary Session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC/ES.2). While procedural, this decision has sent
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Super Pollutants: The Hidden Multiplier in Climate Math
by Roxby Hartley, Ph.D. (EcoEngineers) Global Warming Potential over 100 years (GWP100) is masking the urgency of super pollutant mitigation. A temporal mismatch between how we measure greenhouse gases and when their damage occurs is a problem for climate action. Super pollutants, gases
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Manatee County Selects Nopetro and Johnson Controls to Deliver Innovative Renewable Natural Gas Project
(Nopetro Energy/PR Newswire) The first-of-its-kind facility on Florida's west coast will turn waste into clean fuel for local trucks and buses, create jobs, drive lasting economic and environmental benefits -- Nopetro Energy, a vertically-integrated producer, distributor and operator of natural gas solutions
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Gasum and REMA Open New Biogas Filling Station in Vinterbro
(Bioenergy Insight) Gasum, in partnership with REMA Distribution, has inaugurated a new biogas filling station for liquefied biogas (LBG) at REMA Distribution’s facility in Vinterbro, south of Oslo. The new station is open to all operators with LBG-powered trucks and marks an
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New HAM EDUX Service Area Monegros LNG – CNG
(HAM Group) Gas station located on AP-2, Km 86, direction Barcelona – Lleida -- HAM Group inaugurates a new EDUX service station for liquefied natural gas and compressed natural gas in the Monegros Service Area. It is located in Candasnos, Huesca, on the
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EU Strikes Deal to Weaken Corporate Sustainability Laws
by Mrinmay Dey and Kate Abnett (Reuters) EU waters down rules after industry pressure; Exempts more companies from due diligence, sustainability reporting rules; Drops climate transition plans requirement The European Union reached a deal on Tuesday (December 9, 2025) to scale back its
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Council Continues Commitment to Enhance Biofuel Use in European Union
(U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC)) U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) Regional Ethanol Manager for the European Union (EU), United Kingdom (U.K.) and Canada Stephanie Larson traveled to Belgium and Italy to advocate for higher levels of ethanol use, acceptance
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Council Shares Responsible Farming Practice Advancements, Biofuels’ Carbon Reduction Capabilities At COP30
(U.S. Grains & Bioproducts Council) U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) Director of Global Sustainability Carlos Suárez and USGBC Multilateral Policy Manager Linda Schmid recently attended the United Nations’ annual climate summit, COP30, to share the advancements in responsible farming practices
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New Novonesis Yeast Technology Helps Ethanol Producers Achieve 16% Ethanol w/v in Short Fermentations
(Novonesis/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Novonesis proudly introduces its latest industrial yeast advancement to the Innova platform of biosolutions for the biofuels industry. Innova Nitro follows the recent success of Innova Eclipse and Eclipse-L launches, continuing to solidify Novonesis as the ethanol industry’s
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Research Developed at Unioeste Improves Biofuel Production.
by Daniela Neves (Unioeste) Evandro Benincá, a doctoral student in Energy and Materials at Unioeste Toledo, is developing research that promises to innovate in the field of renewable energies. In partnership with the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) and
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Liquid Fuels Groups Announce Progress on E15, Small Refinery Exemption Reform
(American Petroleum Institute) The American Petroleum Institute (API) today (December 4, 2025) joined organizations representing ethanol producers, oil refiners, fuel marketers, travel plazas, truck stops and convenience store retailers to express the need for long-term policy certainty across the transportation fuel
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DNV Report: Methanol as Marine Fuel at High Readiness Level, but Adoption Hurdles Remain
(DNV) As the industry explores multiple decarbonization pathways, methanol is gaining attention as a practical and scalable alternative fuel for deep-sea shipping. This is supported by over 450 methanol-capable vessels in operation and on order and technical solutions now available for
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Bioethanol in Ukraine: What Is It, Bioethanol Production and Market Development Prospects
(YouControl Market Blog (Google Translation)) Formation of the bioethanol market in Ukraine: potential and benefits -- The modern world is actively switching to renewable energy sources, and bioethanol is attracting special attention as an ecological alternative to gasoline. This fuel has a
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Local Production of New Fuels Will Accelerate Green Corridors from the Port of Barcelona
by Alejandro Flores García (El Canal (Google Translation)) The newly launched Energy Transition Plan for the Catalan venue foresees a public-private investment of 1.7 billion euros until 2040 through 150 actions -- The Port of Barcelona presented its new Energy Transition
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New Reporting of HVO Volumes by German Government Enhances Blending-Market Transparency
(Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e. V. (UFOP)/Biobased Diesel Daily) After a long interruption, Germany’s Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA) has published biofuels consumption figures up to August 2025. For the first time, the data
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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to aireg’s Affordable SAF Initiative
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This guide argues that Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is more financially viable for passengers than often perceived. Data presented by aireg shows that meeting ReFuelEU mandates—which rise to 70% by 2050—would increase ticket costs for a
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3 Ways to Unlock the Full Potential of Carbon Pricing
by Austin Whitman (Change Climate Project/Trellis) Aligning corporate and policy frameworks can unlock climate finance and enhance accountability. Sustainability professionals need consistent terminology and standards to distinguish meaningful carbon pricing mechanisms from symbolic ones. Internal carbon pricing can fund supplier decarbonization and significantly
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Everllence Runs Ethanol-Fuelled Four-Stroke Engine
(Cruise Industry News) Everllence has confirmed the running on ethanol, at all load points, of its 21/31 dual-fuel engine at test facilities in Frederikshavn, Denmark. Everllence pioneered the two-stroke methanol-burning engine platform over a decade ago, with the first commercial engine entering
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Airlines Warn Green Fuel Goals at Risk as Supply Falls Short
by Joanna Plucinska and Olivia Le Poidevin (Reuters) SAF production not meeting expected volumes, says IATA's Willie Walsh; SAF currently 0.3% of global jet fuel usage, projected 0.7% by 2025; Airlines blame producers for high SAF prices, insufficient production The global airline industry is
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Court Asks US for Update on Biofuel Quota Timing
by Dole Martin (Argus Media) A US court told President Donald Trump's administration today to provide an update within a week on its plans for finalizing long-delayed biofuel blend mandates. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must file an update "briefly detailing the
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Science and Society Intersect through Diesel and Biodiesel Engines
(The Dong-a Ilbo) ... In the late 19th century, after gasoline-powered engines were invented, Rudolf Diesel set out to create an engine that could run not only on gasoline, which was in short supply at the time, but also on a
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Indore News: Crackdown On Substandard Biodiesel Sale At Pump
(The Free Press Journal) Officials reported that the action followed complaints regarding the sale of spurious biodiesel. It was discovered that the pump was sourcing fuel from unauthorised suppliers instead of the six government-authorised licensed companies. As per government guidelines, the
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Idemitsu, Kanematsu Start Biofuel Supply for Ships
by Motoko Hasegawa (Argus Media) Japanese refiner Idemitsu and trading house Kanematsu have started supplying biofuel mixed with fatty acid methyl ester (Fame) for oceangoing ships, to help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the maritime sector, the companies said today. In
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SE14A - The State of Climate Data: Preservation, Access, and Innovation for Science and Society in an Era of Change ---- December 15, 2025 --- New Orleans, LA
The American climate and environmental data landscape is changing rapidly, requiring innovation to ensure critical data remain accessible to researchers, policymakers, and communities. Foundational datasets from federal agencies support everything from resilient infrastructure and public health to agricultural planning, energy
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High-Quality Soil Carbon Removal Projects: Insights from a Landmark Agreement --- December 9, 2025 --- ONLINE
Soil carbon has emerged as one of the most promising nature-based pathways for carbon removal. In this session, leaders from Agoro Carbon Alliance and Microsoft will share insights from their landmark 12-year soil carbon removal agreement — one of the largest and most ambitious of
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Triton High School Science Students Tour Al-Corn Clean Fuel
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Thirty-three students from Triton High School’s Integrated Science class toured Al-Corn Clean Fuel today to learn about ethanol production. “Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association was pleased to welcome Triton High School’s Integrated Science class to our producer member, Al-Corn Clean Fuel. Tours like these give
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MN’s Unleaded 88 Sales in 2025 Surpasses 100 Million Gallons
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) As of Sept 30, Unleaded 88 sales this year in Minnesota totaled 106.1 million gallons. According to the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Unleaded 88 sales in Minnesota in September totaled 11.57 million gallons, bringing the total volume sold
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Minnesota State Mankato’s Agroecology Class Visits Guardian Energy
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) A group of students from Minnesota State University, Mankato’s agroecology class visited Guardian Energy yesterday, the fifth time the class has toured the plant to learn about ethanol production in the last seven years. “We’re always delighted to welcome
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2025 "Win $888 With Unleaded 88" Campaign Closes With Over 8,000 Entries
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Our joint sweepstakes promotion with Gopher Athletics, which offered football fans a chance to win a $888 Holiday station store giff card every time the Minnesota Golden Gophers won a game during the regular season, came to a
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MN Bio-Fuels Releases 2025 Annual Report
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) released its 2025 Annual Report to its members and industry stakeholders at an event at Canterbury Park in Shakopee on Dec 3. “Our efforts on your behalf began in 2025 with advocacy in
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SNU Researchers Develop Technology for Simultaneous Production of Purified Water and Hydrogen — Proposing a Sustainable Water Treatment Platform with Integrated Energy Recovery
(Seoul National University) - Water purification and hydrogen generation achieved simultaneously via nanoelectrokinetic ion concentration polarization; - Promising for use in infrastructure-limited environments such as disaster sites, spacecraft, and military operations; - Published in Communications Materials, an international journal in materials science Seoul
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EU Backs 100 Hydrogen Infrastructure Projects in €1.5 Trillion Cross-Border Energy Overhaul
(Fuel Cells Works) • Brussels grants PCI/PMI status to 100 hydrogen and electrolyser projects, unlocking access to multi-billion-euro funding and fast-tracked permitting. • Part of a wider push to modernise energy networks and cut dependence on fossil fuels, with hydrogen forming
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BP Pulls out of Building Teesside Hydrogen Plant
by Jason Arunn Murugesu (BBC) BP has pulled out of building a hydrogen plant on Teesside following a row over whether the site would be better suited to housing a data centre instead. A government decision on whether the plant at Teesworks in
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DevvStream and Southern Energy Renewables Announce Business Combination Targeting Low-Cost Production of Carbon-Negative SAF and Green Methanol
(DevvStream/Business Wire) Combination integrates carbon-credit origination expertise with U.S.-produced, lower-cost carbon-negative fuels to meet growing global demand; Southern secures a $402 million bond allocation from the Louisiana Community Development Authority in support of its flagship biomass-to-fuel facility; Southern makes initial PIPE Investment in
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Agrivoltaics for Sorghum, Soybean Grain
by Lior Kahana (PV Magazine) Researchers in the United States found that shading from agrivoltaic systems reduces grain numbers in both sorghum and soybean, but sorghum can partially compensate by increasing grain weight while soybean cannot. The study shows that sorghum and
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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to SunGas Renewables
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) SunGas deploys the proven UGAS® S1000 biomass gasification technology to transform forest residues into low- to negative-carbon fuels. The S1000 efficiently processes biomass to high-purity syngas, achieving greater than 97% overall carbon conversion. The flagship Beaver
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Shell, Green Sky Capital, Sign Deal For Egypt’s First SAF Facility
by Ella Nethersole (Aviation Week) Egypt has moved a step closer to establishing its first commercial-scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant after Shell signed a long-term agreement to purchase SAF from Green Sky Capital, a regional renewable-fuel development platform. The agreement is expected
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Lessons from China’s Biomethane Market --- December 9, 2025 --- ONLINE
The World Biogas Association invites you to a free webinar exploring China’s rapid emergence as a global biomethane leader, and the opportunities this creates for international markets. This session will cover: • The scale and distinctive characteristics of China’s biomethane and
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Six Member States Push EU to Water Down 2035 Ban on Internal Combustion Engine Cars
by Inti Landauro and Louise Rasmussen (Reuters) Six European Union countries have on Friday (December 5, 2025) asked the European Commission to water down an effective ban on the sale of internal combustion engine cars slated for 2035 ahead of the
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS Renewable Materials Conference (RMC) --- September 22-24, 2026 --- Siegburg near Bonn/Cologne, Germany and ONLINE DEADLINE March 16, 2026
The Renewable Materials Conference (RMC), organised by the nova-Institute, will present leading solutions and innovations for replacing fossil carbon with biomass, CO₂ utilisation and recycling. The growing success of RMC demonstrates that its unique concept of presenting all solutions for
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Green & Sustainable Chemistry Summer School --- July 11-18, 2026 --- Burlington, VT APPLICATION DEADLINE December 15, 2025
The ACS Green and Sustainable Chemistry Summer School (GSCSS) is a highly selective week-long program for graduate students and postdoctoral chemists and engineers. Each year, approximately 75 exceptional students from North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean are selected from
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Nominations Open for Green Chemistry Challenge Award DEADLINE January 31, 2026
(American Chemical Society) The Green Chemistry Challenge Awards recognize novel green chemistry technologies that reduce or eliminate the use of hazardous substances, use less energy and water, and improve the sustainability of products while demonstrating economic benefits. Established in 1996 by the
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS 10th Green & Sustainable Chemistry Conference --- May 18-20, 2026 --- Dresden, Germany DEADLINE December 12, 2025
We look forward to welcoming you to back to Dresden for a high-level and inspiring program which will explore inter- and transdisciplinary aspects of green and sustainable chemistry. View the full topics list. Invited speakers will be joined by the finalists of
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10th Green & Sustainable Chemistry Conference --- May 18-20, 2026 --- Dresden, Germany
The Green and Sustainable Chemistry Conference is focused on inter- and transdisciplinary aspects of green and sustainable chemistry. Reasons to attend Interact with high-level speakers: including government representatives and leading researchers from industry and academia. Gain a global perspective: coverage includes experience from
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30th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference --- June 15-18, 2026 --- San Antonio, TX
Attending GC&E feels like finding your scientific home. We focus on building community, providing networking opportunities, and supporting positive student experiences. Each year, the conference evolves, incorporating new ideas while maintaining its 30-year legacy. Its vision is for green and sustainable
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Energypath Science Fair --- May 9, 2026 --- Schnecksville, PA
Are you passionate about energy efficiency, energy conservation, renewable energy, or other topics relating to sustainable energy? Then you should participate in our Sustainable Energy Science Fair! Held at the Energypath conference, this science fair allows Middle and High School students
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Energypath 2026 and Pre-Conference Energy Camps --- July 12-16, 2026 --- Bethlehem, PA; includes Scholarship Information
Join us for Energypath 2026, where participants will explore today’s most exciting sustainable and regenerative energy technologies through hands-on learning and expert-led instruction. Each three-day Pre-Conference Energy Boot Camp (July 13–15) offers a unique opportunity to gain technical skills, collaborate
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Renewable Materials Conference (RMC) --- September 22-24, 2026 --- Siegburg near Bonn/Cologne, Germany and ONLINE
The Renewable Materials Conference (RMC), organised by the nova-Institute, will present leading solutions and innovations for replacing fossil carbon with biomass, CO₂ utilisation and recycling. The growing success of RMC demonstrates that its unique concept of presenting all solutions for
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CALL FOR PAPERS Bio360 Africa --- June 17-18, 2026 --- Johannesburg, South Africa DEADLINE unclear
We are very excited to announce the launch of Bio360 Africa!! The first edition will be staged in South Africa, 17-18 June 2026 at the Gallagher Convention Center in Johannesburg. The event will include a two day event hosting conferences, an
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Bio360 Europe --- February 11-12, 2026 --- Nantes, France
The meeting point for the Biotransition -- Bio360 Europe paves the way to a sustainable future. It is a unique platform for innovation, for inspiration, for transformation. Its an event with an eye to the bio-renewable future and with a foot firmly
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NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR INNOVATIONS AWARD CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2026 --- April 28-29, 2026 --- Maternushaus, Cologne, Germany, and ONLINE DEADLIINE February 6, 2026
Prestigious "Best CO2 Utilisation" Innovation Award invites pioneering submissions by 6 February 2026 -- The innovation award “Best CO2 Utilisation” invites innovators to present cutting-edge Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) and Power-to-X technologies that transform CO2 from a greenhouse gas into valuable feedstocks
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CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS, POSTERS Anaerobic Digestion on the Farm Conference 2026 --- June 9-11, 2026 --- State College, PA DEADLINE February 1, 2026
Anaerobic digestion on the farm has experienced a surge of interest and activity, owing to a variety of factors such as technology developments, public support, and increased awareness of its potential for energy production, rural livelihoods, ecosystem services, nutrient management,
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Japanese Media Members Learn about Value of U.S. Biofuels
(U.S. Grains & Bioproducts Council) The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) recently escorted reporters from weekly Japanese business journals and other influential outlets on a tour of the U.S. biofuel value chain, with a focus on ethanol’s application as a
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New Study Finds California’s Soybean ILUC Values Are Outdated
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) The analysis reveals CARB’s ILUC values for US soy-based biodiesel and renewable diesel lack current data overstate emissions -- A recent study commissioned by Clean Fuels Alliance America and Farmers Fueling the Future finds that California’s indirect land
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MENA Biofuels, Saybolt Partner to Build UAE’s 1st SAF Testing Laboratory
(GCC Business News) MENA Biofuels has signed a strategic agreement with Saybolt International, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification, to establish the UAE’s first independent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) testing and certification laboratory in Fujairah. The new partnership, following the
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Green Biz 26 --- February 17-19, 2026 --- Phoenix, AZ
You’re leading change in an unpredictable political, social and economic environment. At GreenBiz, you’ll connect with peers and trailblazers and master the skills essential to face your company’s unique challenges. Join your community, including the most influential voices in sustainability,
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Homegrown Fuels Podcast with Tom Rogers and Jeff Manuel
by Sue Retka Schill (BBI International) Special EPM Podcast Series hosted by Sue Retka Schill featuring the new book: Ethanol—a Hemispheric History For the Future of Biofuels. This episode dives into the similarities and differences between ethanol in Brazil and the
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Million Air and Avfuel Bring Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Austin
(Biofuels International) Luxury FBO Million Air Austin (KAUS) and leading fuel supplier Avfuel Corporation came together to boost sustainable aviation operations at Austin Bergstrom International Airport with the addition of sustainable aviation fuel. The SAF — which went into service on November 20
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European Biomethane Benchmark: 2025 Edition
(SIA) The 8th edition of the European Biomethane Benchmark reveals sustained growth in the biomethane sector, in a context of expanding renewable energies and an evolving regulatory framework. The biomethane sector in Europe continues its strong growth momentum, with more than 1,500
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RSB Launches Market Acceleration Indicator to Unlock Investment and Scale SAF Supply
(Roundtable for Sustainable Biomaterials) Developed in partnership with World Energy and shaped by a broad, global consultation, this new framework recognises long-term environmental attribute certificate (EAC) offtake agreements and provides a credible demand signal to support financing for SAF production Geneva, Switzerland 4December 2025 – The Roundtable
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Minnesota Farmers Eye Crop Shifts to Enter Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) Some farmers are considering crop rotation changes to tap into the sustainable aviation fuel market. Minnesota Farm Bureau president Carolyn Olson says there are growers in her state looking to grow winter camelina as a SAF
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Exploring Ethanol: New Fuel Trial to Start on Laura Mærsk
(Maersk) Summary: Maersk continues to explore options to diversify its low-emission fuel portfolio by testing ethanol in a dual-fuel methanol engine. Maersk to trial 50/50 ethanol-methanol blend on the vessel Laura Mærsk Initial E10 test confirmed safe integration and strong performance Ethanol offers another scalable,
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GEODIS Pilots Southeast Asia’s First Cross-Border Trucking Service Using Renewable Diesel
(GEODIS) GEODIS, a global leader in transport and logistics, has announced the launch of the region’s first cross-border trucking operation to be powered by Neste MY Renewable Diesel™, marking a major milestone in the decarbonization of its regional road network. The pilot
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API, Ethanol Groups Press Trump on E15, Small Refinery Exemption Reform
by Kim Chipman (Agri-Pulse) After a dramatic withdrawal of support from a key ethanol bill in October, the American Petroleum Institute is once again teaming up with ethanol stakeholders to push the Trump administration and Congress to help get the legislation
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World Fuel Services Supplies a Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Vessel with Waste-Based Biofuels in Greece through Collaboration with EKO
(World Kinect) World Fuel Services, a World Kinect (NYSE: WKC) company (World Fuel) announces that Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has carried out one of the first commercial biofuel bunkerings for a cruise vessel in Greece, with Norwegian Viva receiving a waste-based marine fuel
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Darling Ingredients Announces Agreement to Sell Approximately $60 Million in Production Tax Credits
(Darling Ingredients) Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) today (December 4, 2025) announced an agreement to sell approximately $60 million of production tax credits to a corporate buyer. These credits were generated under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) by the company’s Diamond Green
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Willis Sustainable Fuels and Green Finance Institute Launch Accelerator to Advance UK’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Infrastructure
(Green Finance Institute/Globe Newswire) Willis Sustainable Fuels UK Limited (“WSF”), a subsidiary of Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC”) and the Green Finance Institute (“GFI”), an independent advisor to governments and investors, have announced a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Project
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FincoEnergies Launches GoodFuels B15: A Reliable and Compliant Drop-in Biofuel for Inland Shipping
(FincoEnergies) FincoEnergies launches GoodFuels B15, a 15% FAME-based biofuel blend that helps the Dutch maritime industry reduce emissions immediately. With GoodFuels B15, FincoEnergies provides shipowners with a practical, reliable drop-in solution at a time when the need for concrete decarbonisation measures continues to
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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Strategic Avalanche’s Collaboration Matrix™
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Strategic Avalanche assists clients in commercializing sustainable solutions via the Collaboration Matrix™, addressing the gap between strategy and innovation. This systematic approach supports effective third-party partnerships, focusing on risk and resource sharing, and enhanced market access.
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Sustainable Biofeedstock Supply Chains for Advanced Biofuels in Europe towards 2050
(Concawe) Report no. 10/25: Advanced biofuels are expected to play a key role in the decarbonisation of the European transport sector, particularly in hard-to-abate segments such as aviation, maritime transport, and heavy-duty road vehicles. To support the EU’s climate neutrality objectives
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Ukraine Plants First Miscanthus Plantation to Restore Degraded Land and Produce Eco-friendly Biofuel
(The Odessa Journal) In Teofipol, Khmelnytskyi region, the first municipal miscanthus plantation in Ukraine—covering 8 hectares—has been planted with the support of a EUR 50,000 grant from Slovenia, the Khmelnytskyi Regional Development Agency reported. A plot of polluted, agriculturally unsuitable land near the
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Ethanol Blending Yields ₹1.55 Lakh Crore Forex Savings for India over 11 Years: Hardeep Singh Puri
(Economic Times Auto) Petroleum Minister credited ethanol blending, which increased from 1.5 per cent to nearly 19.97 per cent in the last 11 years, for substituting about 260 lakh metric tonnes of crude oil. READ MORE
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Government Boosts Advanced Biofuel Production through Expanded JI-VAN Yojana
by Shri Suresh Gopi (Minister of State in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas/Lok Sabha/The Impressive Times) The Government had notified the “Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN (Jaiv Indhan- Vatavaran Anukool fasal awashesh Nivaran) Yojana” 2019, amended in 2024, with the objectives to
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Celebrating Regional Leadership at COG's 2025 Annual Meeting
(Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments) More than 200 government, business, nonprofit, and civic sector leaders gathered yesterday to celebrate regional partnership at COG’s 2025 annual meeting held at HQO, DC Water Headquarters. The event featured networking, regional cuisine, and the presentation
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Argus Launches First UK SAF Certificate Prices
(Argus Media) New transparency to help participants optimise compliance obligations -- Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has launched the world's first assessed price for UK sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) certificates, expanding its coverage of the northwest European SAF market. The new
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Greenlyte Launches World’s First LiquidSolar™ e-Fuel Plant, Marking Industrial Breakthrough for Synthetic Energy
(Greenlyte Carbon Technologies) Greenlyte Carbon Technologies is inaugurating the worldwide first LiquidSolar SNG plant in Duisburg, marking a decisive step from development towards industrial production of synthetic fuels (e-fuels). This milestone positions Greenlyte as a technology leader for innovative, competitive new
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India Targets 5% Biofuel Blend by 2030 on International Flights to Cut Emissions
by Shubhayan Bhattacharya (NDTV Profit/MSN) India will use at least 5% blended biofuel in foreign flights by 2030 to meet international carbon emissions standards, the government said on Monday (December 1, 2025). Sustainable aviation fuel or SAF has been slowly gaining prominence
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Biobased Products Lunch & Learn --- December 9, 2025 --- Capitol Heights, MD
(Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition) Learn about Prince George's County Fleet useage of biobased products. READ MORE
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ANSI/ASABE/USBI S668: Methods for Measurement and Testing of Biochar
(American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers) The ANSI/ASABE/USBI S668: Methods for Measurement and Testing of Biochar is a big step forward for our industry as we continue building out clear, reliable standards for biochar materials. This is a comprehensive standard that defines
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AXEGAZ T&T and Cargill Launch First Baltic Bio-LNG Shipment
(Bioenergy Insight) AXEGAZ Trading & Technologies (AXEGAZ T&T) and Cargill have successfully loaded ISCC-EU certified Bio-LNG onto an AVENIR bunkering vessel at KN Energies’ LNG Terminal in Klaipeda, Lithuania. The operation strengthens the companies’ presence in Europe’s renewable marine fuel market and
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Construction Underway at Landmark Tarbert Next Generation Power Station
(SSE) SSE’s Tarbert Next Generation Power Station in Co. Kerry has now entered full construction, with foundations and civil works underway following completion of early enabling works at the site. This marks a major milestone in the delivery of the up
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A Single Vessel Promises All-in-One Fuel Supply.
(Peruvian Association of Shipping Agents (Google translation)) A South Korean company has unveiled its newly patented design for a fuel supply vessel that can deliver multiple fuels. Sun Comprehensive Energy's bunker ship can transport LNG, methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen from a single
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Renewable Methanol Update (November 2025)
(Gena Solutions) Selected highlights from GENA’s Project Navigator Methanol: As of November, GENA tracks 270 plants and projects with a total capacity of 56.3 Mt by 2030: 134 e-methanol (23.3 Mt), 118 biomethanol (21.8 Mt), and 18 low-carbon methanol (11.2 Mt). Five projects were
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Tallink Vessel MyStar Generates Compliance for Gasum’s FuelEU Maritime Pool
(Gasum) Gasum has signed a pooling and bio-LNG agreement with Elenger, Tallink’s fuel provider. MyStar runs on bio-LNG to generate additional compliance surplus for Gasum’s pool. Nordic energy company Gasum and Baltic energy company Elenger have signed a FuelEU Maritime co-operation agreement.
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DC Climate Week (DCCW) --- April 20–26 , 2026 --- Washington, DC
DC Climate Week (DCCW) is a community-organized week of events, exhibitions, tours, screenings, and gatherings across Washington, DC. Together, we will explore the challenges of the climate crisis and discover the solutions that give us hope. Whether you’re deep in the
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Extracting More from Each Bushel: Corn in Fuel & Feed Use
by Krista Swanson (National Corn Growers Association) ... The ethanol industry has made significant gains in efficiency to extract more products and value out of each bushel of corn. Considering roughly one-third of U.S. corn is used for ethanol, such efficiency
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Auto Industry, Ethanol Makers Agree on Continuation of 20% Blending for Now
by Prabhudatta Mishra (The Hindu Business Line) Auto industry, the government, and other stakeholders believe that flex fuel vehicles are the way forward: Vikram Gulati, country head and Executive Vice President (corporate affairs), Toyota Kirloskar Motor -- The automobile industry and ethanol
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St. Louis Companies Look to Get in on the Growing Global Biofuels Market
by Eric Schmid (St. Louis Magazine) ... Biofuels, such as those refined from the fats and oils from certain seed crops or even used cooking oil, offer a compelling alternative to traditional fuels—and electric batteries, too. ... Global demand is growing for alternative
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DNV Awards MSC, Zhoushan Changhong International, and CIMC ORIC AiP for New 21,700 TEU Ammonia Powered Mega-Boxship
(DNV) DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to the joint consortium of MSC, Zhoushan Changhong International, and CIMC ORIC for a new 21,700 TEU ammonia-dual fueled ultra-large container ship design. The AiP is another milestone in the development of
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Norsepower Signs Landmark Deal with Idemitsu Tankers: First-Ever Release of VLCC to Be Equipped with Rotor Sails
(Norsepower) Norsepower, the leading provider of mechanical sails for large vessels, and Idemitsu Tanker Co., Ltd., the shipping arm of Idemitsu Kosan, have announced their agreement to equip two Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) with the Norsepower Rotor Sail™. The vessels,
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Maritime Exhibition in Shanghai Debuts Ammonia and Hydrogen Ship Engines
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, CCTV reported Marintec China opened December 2 in Shanghai, bringing together over 2,200 exhibitors from more than 40 countries and regions. China’s first ammonia fueled medium speed engine and the world’s first marine ammonia-hydrogen engine
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Congressman Pete Sessions Introduces the Independence Investment Fund Act to Strengthen U.S. Leadership in Biotechnology and Emerging Technologies
(Office of Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX 17)) Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) has introduced the bipartisan Independence Investment Fund Act, legislation establishing a dedicated investment fund within the Department of the Treasury to support U.S. based companies developing critical and emerging technologies,
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Cane-Ethanol Producers in Brazil Do Not See Corn-Ethanol as a Threat
by May Angel (Reuters/World Energy News) Plinio Nastari of the agribusiness consultancy Datagro said that the growing demand for ethanol should be used to ensure that corn is not used as a feedstock in the production of biofuels. Since the turn
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POET Says Ethanol Markets Key to Strengthening Ag Economy
by Kellan Heavican (Brownfield Ag News) The world’s largest biofuel producer says creating more demand for ethanol could be the fastest way to improve the sluggish ag economy. Doug Berven with POET says it’s more sustainable than a financial assistance package.
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Forestry Council Weighs $210M SAF Proposal
(Forest Data Network) Consideration of proposed Wisconsin state legislation that would approve $210 million in financing for a sustainable aviation fuel refinery in Hayward, Wisconsin, was launched at the meeting of the Wisconsin Council on Forestry on November 18. The legislation would
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Agri-Feedstocks, the Emerging Backbone of Europe’s Biofuel Ambitions
(EurActiv) Europe’s energy giants are seeking to harness the potential of agricultural residues to increase the use of biofuel -- As Europe races to decarbonise transport, biofuels are taking on renewed strategic importance. The European Commission has just published a bioeconomy strategy which recommends
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Peninsula Expands Biofuel Storage and Blending Capabilities at Chane Terminal, Rotterdam
(Peninsula) Peninsula is pleased to announce the expansion of its strategic infrastructure at the Port of Rotterdam with the opening of a new storage and blending facility at Chane Terminal. This development marks an evolution in Peninsula’s commitment to delivering sustainable
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XCF Global and BGN Developing Global Distribution and Logistics Partnership
(XCF Global/Access Newswire) Strategic partnership between XCF Global and BGN to jointly develop global distribution and logistics infrastructure for SAF and other renewable fuels; Seeks to expand XCF's international reach into key markets including Europe and the Middle East through production, offtake, and co-branded distribution agreements; Advances
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Biochar Boosts Clean Energy Output from Food Waste in Novel Two-Stage Digestion System
( Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University/Biomass Magazine) A new study from researchers at the University of Western Australia and Universitas Brawijaya has found that adding biochar to advanced food waste recycling systems can significantly increase the clean energy yields of hydrogen
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Commission Presents New Bioeconomy Strategy to Drive Green Growth, Competitiveness and Resilience across Europe
(European Commission) Today (November 26, 2025), the Commission adopted a new Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy, charting a way forward to build a clean, competitive and resilient European economy. By using renewable biological resources from land and sea and providing
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Open Consultation: Common Biomass Sustainability Framework DEADLINE February 27, 2026
(U.K. Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) This consultation is seeking views on the development of a common biomass sustainability framework, which includes proposals for strengthening existing biomass sustainability criteria in line with latest evidence as well as improvements to current
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Char In A Jar
(BioCycle) Biochar can do a number of things, but one we hadn’t thought of was making it an alternative to a lump of coal for holiday gift-giving gags. “The coal-for-Christmas tradition goes back generations, and there’s something charming about its simplicity,” explains
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A Survey of Renewable Fuels and Carbon Capture / Storage / Utilization Activity in Taiwan
by Solomon Tekle Rikitu* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Taiwan’s 2050 net-zero target has catalyzed rapid developments in renewable fuels and carbon management technologies. This survey synthesizes the most recent landscape of renewable fuel pathways, carbon capture/storage/utilization (CCS/CCU) initiatives, life-cycle performance, markets and
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Digest Webinar, The Road to Methanol --- December 9, 2025 --- ONLINE
(Biofuels Digest) The bioeconomy is ultimately measured in projects that reach steel, not concepts that reach slides — and few projects today better illuminate the road ahead than Beaver Lake Renewable Energy, SunGas Renewables’ flagship forestry-to-fuels venture now advancing toward FID in 2026. In
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Trellis Impact 26: Where Innovation Powers Sustainable Business --- June 23-25, 2026 --- San Francisco, CA
Big ideas change the world — but only when we turn them into action. Enter Trellis Impact. Innovation is reshaping every corner of sustainable business. Trellis Impact brings together the leaders powering the future of carbon, energy, circular economy, climate tech
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Advances in CO2 Electroreduction to Ethylene over Cu-Based Catalysts in Membrane Electrode Assembly
(Tsinghua University Press/EurekAlert!) Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) is an effective approach for converting CO2 into high-value chemicals and promoting carbon cycling. Among CO2RR products, ethylene (C2H4), as a crucial industrial feedstock, holds extensive market demand and significant economic value. Copper (Cu)-based catalysts
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Broco Energy Secures New England's First Renewable Diesel Contract with Massport, Expanding Clean-Energy Leadership across Key Facilities
(Broco Energy/PR Newswire) Broco Energy, a leading New England energy provider and recognized clean-energy partner, is proud to announce that its renewable diesel pilot with the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) has officially progressed into a fully executed long-term contract. The contract
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TotalEnergies, TES, Osaka Gas, Toho Gas and ITOCHU Partner Up to Develop the Live Oak Project for e-NG Production in Nebraska
(TotalEnergies) TotalEnergies, TES, Osaka Gas, Toho Gas, and ITOCHU have signed a Joint Development and Operating Agreement, granting the Japanese companies a combined 33.3% stake in the Live Oak project — a large-scale facility to produce electric natural gas (e-NG) also
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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Praio
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Praio is commercializing patented artificial Protocells for intensified biomanufacturing, merging the advantages of whole-cell efficiency and cell-free flexibility. This platform improves reaction rates >10x and is stable over four months. The technology has demonstrated 1L scale
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Corn’s Clean-Energy Promise Is Clashing with Its Climate Footprint
by Ames Alexander (Floodlight/Wisconsin Examiner) ... The fertilizer used to grow it is warming the planet and contaminating water. Corn is essential to the rural economy and to the world’s food supply, and researchers say the problem isn’t the corn itself. It’s
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