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OXCCU’s New Techno-Economic Report Shows Path to Cost-Effective, Scalable Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

(OXCCU) OXCCU, a leader in carbon-to-value innovation, has unveiled new techno-economic analysis detailing the transformative potential of its CO₂ Fischer-Tropsch (CO₂ F-T) technology for producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The report outlines how OXCCU’s innovative catalyst and process reduces costs,

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SK Energy Takes Flight with First European Export of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

(SK Innovation News) First Korean refiner to export SAF to Europe, completing global value chain just four months after commercial production; Positioned to lead in the European market following January’s mandatory SAF adoption, with plans for continued expansion domestically and internationally SK Energy

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Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority Announces Biofuel Infrastructure Funding

(Missouri Department of Agriculture) Funds will generate more capacity for biofuels in Missouri. -- The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) announced it has invested nearly $3.4 million in projects that increase the distribution and use of higher blends of ethanol and

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Berge Bulk & BHP Launch Iron Ore Voyages Using 100% Biodiesel

by Alfred Hamer (Dry Bulk) Berge Bulk and BHP have joined forces to pioneer an iron ore voyage from Australia to China powered entirely by B100 biodiesel. The Berge Lyngor, a 206 330 dwt Newcastlemax bulk carrier, is delivering iron ore

January 06, 2025 Read Full Article

Exporters Vying with Biodiesel for Dwindling Coconut Supply

by Adrian H. Halili (Business World) The biodiesel industry is competing for the limited supply of coconuts, crowding out exporters of products like coconut oil and coconut water, industry officials said. “The recent increase in the country’s biodiesel requirement may possibly divert

January 06, 2025 Read Full Article

REQUEST FOR ABSTRACTS TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo --- June 9-11, 2025 --- Austin, TX DEADLINE January 24, 2025

For over 25 years, the TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo has connected top applied research and early stage innovations from universities, labs, and startups with industry end users and scouts. The 2025 TechConnect World Innovation event includes the annual SBIR/STTR

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Future Innovators – Opportunities and Student/Postdoc Pitch Contest for Emerging Entrepreneurs at TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo --- June 9-11, 2025 --- Austin, TX DEADLINE January 24, 2025

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TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo --- June 9-11, 2025 --- Austin, TX

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DOE Announces up to $46 Million to Advance Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies and Drive National Goals

(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released a notice of funding opportunity for up to $46 million to accelerate the research, development, and demonstration of affordable clean-hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. -- The U.S. Department of Energy

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Civil Aviation and Sustainability in Brazil: The Role of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF)

by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo, Laís Forti Thomaz, and Amanda Duarte Gondim (Brazilian Journal of Transport) This article examines the development and utilization of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) in Brazil, highlighting their potential and current progress. Civil aviation accounts for

January 06, 2025 Read Full Article

New Initiative Aims to Strengthen the Bio-based Economy

(Novo Nordisk Foundation) A new comprehensive initiative at the Technical University of Denmark aims to accelerate the development of biosolutions and strengthen the bio-based economy. The Novo Nordisk Foundation is supporting the initiative with up to DKK 1.05 billion (€134.1 million). Our

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Moeve Supplied 18,000 Tons of SAF in 2024 with Its Alliances to Decarbonize Air Transport

(Moeve) The firm plans to develop new energy alternatives, such as renewable hydrogen and electrification for airline ground fleets. -- Moeve has supplied a total of 18,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel ( SAF ) in 2024 as part of the company's various partnerships to accelerate the decarbonisation of

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The Ministry of Energy and Minerals Issues a Ministerial Decision to Establish the Oman Net Zero Centre

(Zawya) Monitoring the implementation of zero neutrality projects -- His Excellency Eng. Salim Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, issued a Ministerial Decision No. (35-2024) establishing the Oman Net Zero Centre, which aims to support the Sultanate in achieving its

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Comstock Fuels Executes License Agreement with Gresham's Eastern, LTD

(Comstock Fuels) Bringing Renewable Fuel Production to Pakistan with Sustainable Biomass Refining Solutions -- Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) (“Comstock” and the “Company”) today announced the execution of a binding agreement between Comstock Fuels Corporation (“Comstock Fuels”) and Gresham’s Eastern (Pvt) Ltd (“Gresham’s”),

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Transforming Industrial CO2 Waste into Valuable Feedstock

(SINTEF) A EU-funded project will promote CO2 capture and improve economic sustainability by converting waste CO2 to value added products. -- Converting industrial CO2 waste streams into feedstock in an economical and energy-efficient manner is essential for sectors to meet EU climate targets and boost

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UAS Researchers Discover a New Species of the Jatropha Genus in the State of Sinaloa, between Mazatlán and San Ignacio

(Autonomous University of Sinaloa (google translation)) A group of researchers from the Faculty of Biology of the Autonomous University of Sinaloa, the National Polytechnic Institute, the Interdisciplinary Center for Research for Regional Integral Development, of Durango and from Universities for Well-being

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel's Fast Start Hits a Speed Bump

by Bill Carey (Aviation Week) Increasing production of SAF in the U.S. will fall to the Republican-controlled Congress and the second Trump administration. -- Bizav embraces sustainable aviation fuel; More fixed-base operators are supplying blended SAF; Future production incentives are in doubt Business

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Replicating Success: ClonBio Group Ltd. Is Taking Its Biorefinery Build-out Strategies Proven in Tolna County, Hungary, and Applying Them in Jefferson County, Wisconsin.

by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... The European Union’s largest ethanol producer acquired a former Valero corn ethanol production facility in Jefferson in 2022 and has already made progress in reshaping the 100-year-old site through more than $450 million in

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Johnson Vows to End Biden EV Policies: The Speaker Stressed Energy Issues after Securing the Gavel.

by Timothy Cama (E&E News PM) Speaker Mike Johnson pledged Friday that the Republican-led House would prioritize ending electric vehicle policies and other Democratic climate change efforts. Addressing colleagues shortly after securing the gavel, Johnson laid out a number of top priorities

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2025 Project Peer Review --- April 22-25, 2025 --- Arlington, VA

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) will be hosting their next Project Peer Review from April 22-25, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency - Crystal City in Arlington, Virginia. During the 2025 Project Peer Review, around 200 projects in BETO’s

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Did Biodiesel Fail? Here's What Happened to the Renewable Fuel

by Cassidy Ward (Slash Gear) ... Over the last 20 years or so, biodiesel and other biofuels have been touted as a potential replacement or supplement for conventional petroleum based gasoline fuels. In some forms, biodiesel is compatible with a wide

January 03, 2025 Read Full Article

Budget-Friendly Biodiesel Production in Africa

by Simran Jeet (NewsBytes) Homemade biodiesel production is booming across Africa as a cheap, sustainable, and eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuels. This article provides a detailed guide on how to produce biodiesel at home using cost-effective methods and readily available resources. Given the

January 03, 2025 Read Full Article

Royal Caribbean Links up with CPN for B24 Biofuel Delivery

by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Cruise holding company Royal Caribbean Group has teamed up with bunker service provider Chimbusco Pan Nation Petro-Chemical (CPN) for B24 marine biofuel delivery in Hong Kong. As a result of this collaboration, on January 2, 2025, CPN

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CHAR Technologies Announces $2.5M from the Government of Québec for Saint-Félicien Biocarbon and Green Hydrogen Project

(CHAR Technologies/Globe Newswire) CHAR Technologies (“CHAR Tech” or the “Company”) (TSXV:YES), a leader in sustainable energy solutions, is pleased to announce that the Government of Québec, through the Programme Innovation Bois, has announced the approval of $2.5M to CHAR Tech to support the advancement

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National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology Announces FY25 NDAA Biotechnology Provisions

(National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology) National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology announces that Congress has enacted a suite of recommendations designed to galvanize action on biotechnology for the Department of Defense. “Biotechnology is critical to our national security and economy, and

January 03, 2025 Read Full Article

Greener Flights Ahead for UK Aviation

(U.K. Department for Transport and Mike Kane MP) The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate will support thousands of skilled jobs, deliver economic growth and help make the UK a clean energy superpower. -- flights departing the UK will use greener fuels from today; 10% of all

January 03, 2025 Read Full Article

Law that Promotes Crucial Advances for the Biofuels Sector and the Renovabio Program Is Published

(Brazil Ministry of Mines and Energy) The new legislation includes independent producers of raw materials for biofuel production within the scope of the program, promoting a significant advance in the regulation of the sector. -- President Lula signed into law, this Monday

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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Avantium

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck presents Avantium’s progress in developing and commercializing a new, fully plant-based plastic called PEF. The presentation deck highlights the key advantages of PEF over traditional fossil-based plastics, including its enhanced stiffness, longer shelf

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Chinese Firm to Supply Green Hydrogen Systems for ACME Oman Project

by Conrad Prabhu (Oman Daily Observer/Zawya) Under its contract with ACME Oman, SLG has committed to providing multiple sets of green electricity hydrogen production systems, with delivery slated for completion before the end of 2025 -- Shuangliang Hydrogen, a subsidiary of the

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Brazil MME Announces the Selection F 12 Projects for the Creation of Hydrogen Hubs

(Brazil Energy Insight) The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) announced the selection of 12 low-carbon hydrogen hub projects for the decarbonization of Brazilian industry. The projects chosen in the public call notice were presented by the following companies: CSN Group,

January 03, 2025 Read Full Article

Iowa Farmer Hauling Grain with ClearFlame

by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) An eastern Iowa farmer is using ClearFlame technology to haul grain to his local ethanol plant. Lance Lillibridge grows corn and soybeans in Benton County and says he’s driving an International semi-truck with a Cummins engine

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Long-Awaited Hydrogen Tax Credit Rules Loosen Some Requirements

by Daniel Moore (Axios Pro) The Biden administration finalized long-awaited rules on Friday on a hydrogen production tax credit that loosens some requirements on project developers while maintaining core environmental guardrails. Why it matters: The Treasury Department's 45V tax credit, established

January 03, 2025 Read Full Article

Facing Court Order, EPA Denies Two More RFS Small Refinery Waivers

(Inside Climate News) EPA has denied another two waiver requests from small refiners seeking compliance exemptions from renewable fuel standard (RFS) biofuel blending mandates, less than three weeks before the transition to a second Trump administration and after federal courts last

January 03, 2025 Read Full Article

Bihar: Nine Ethanol Plants Expected to Set up in State

(ChiniMandi) In Bihar, a large number of factories are being set up, creating numerous employment opportunities across the state. By 2026, nine new ethanol plants are expected to be established, which will help boost ethanol production in the state. These new

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Exclusive Use of CO₂ Neutral Fuels in New Cars, Vans, Trucks and Buses: Industry Is Submitting Its Technical Report to the European Commission

(European Biodiesel Board) The Working Group on Monitoring Methodologies (WGMM) officially handed over its key report on « Monitoring the use of CO2 neutral fuels in road transport - a cross-sectoral industry assessment » to the European Commission. This report presents

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China Ramps up Use of UCO as Biofuel for Airplanes

(UkrAgroConsult) Planes in China are already flying on SAF: 12 flights from four airports have joined the first phase of the program. The second phase will begin next year, involving more airlines and increasing the number of flights. Yao Junchen, vice president

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Slovenia’s Gogetair Chooses Turboprop Power: 2+2 Composite Speedster Offers a Turboprop Option.

by Mark Phelps (AvWeb) Slovenian aircraft manufacturer Gogetair has taken a different approach to the issue of avgas availability worldwide. While there are a number of piston engines capable of operating on more readily available jet fuel, late last year, Gogetair

January 02, 2025 Read Full Article

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS 29th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference --- June 23-26, 2025 --- Pittsburgh, PA DEADLINE February 17, 2025

The GC&E Conference, hosted by the ACS Green Chemistry Institute®, is the premier global event for green chemistry and engineering. As the first and longest-running conference on this topic, GC&E attracts scientists, educators, industry professionals, and advocates to explore advancements,

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Estonia's First Biomethane-Powered Work Vessel Has Been Laid Down

by Kristal Kas (Riigilaevastik (Google Translation)) The State Fleet's new biomethane and electric multi-purpose workboat was laid down at a festive ceremony on December 18. The vessel is being designed and built by the Estonian company Baltic Workboats and is scheduled

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Major Ford Truck Recall Due to Fault that Leads to Biodiesel Deposit in Fuel Pump

by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Washington, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has notified Ford Motor Company that it must recall certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, F600, and 2021-2022 F-650, F750 vehicles. Biodiesel deposits may form on the

January 02, 2025 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Gidara Energy

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck is a presentation for Langerak-Gidara Energy, a company advocating for the use of High-Temperature Winkler (HTW®) gasification technology to create sustainable fuels and chemicals. The presentation deck highlights the global urgency to achieve

January 02, 2025 Read Full Article

Port of Long Beach Releases Clean Marine Fuels White Paper

(Manifold Times) Document intended to prepare and position the port and its stakeholder for adopting low carbon alternative fuels. -- The Port of Long Beach (PLB) in late December released the Clean Marine Fuels White Paper as part of efforts to identify solutions capable

January 02, 2025 Read Full Article

FuelEU Maritime Implementation Delayed for Norway and Iceland

(Lloyd's Register) The FuelEU Maritime regulation comes into force on 1 January 2025, but its incorporation into the European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement has been delayed and is not expected to take place before that date. What impact does this have? FuelEU will

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Singapore Revamps Port Incentives for Cleaner Ships

by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Singapore, The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore announced revisions to its Maritime Singapore Green Initiative, enhancing incentives for ocean-going vessels using clean fuels and technologies. Effective January 1, 2025, the Green Port Programme will

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HJSC Unveils 88,000㎥ Eco-friendly Ammonia Carrier

(HJSC) - Targets advanced eco-friendly ship markets, including dual-fuel, methanol-fueled, and hydrogen vessels -- HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) has obtained Approval in Principle (AIP) from Lloyd's Register (LR) for its design concept of an 88,000㎥ next-generation eco-friendly very large ammonia carrier

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Viewpoint: US Midcon E15 Shift Looms Again

by Zach Appel (Argus Media) A potential reformulation of gasoline in eight midcontinent states to accommodate year-round 15pc ethanol gasoline (E15) could lead to shortages in midcontinent fuel supply and an increase in retail prices in 2025. Approaching the 2025 summer driving

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Comstock Fuels Executes License Agreement with Gresham's Eastern Ltd

(Comstock) Bringing Renewable Fuel Production to Pakistan with Sustainable Biomass Refining Solutions -- Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) ("Comstock” and the "Company”) today announced the execution of a binding agreement between Comstock Fuels Corporation ("Comstock Fuels”) and Gresham's Eastern (Pvt) Ltd ("Gresham's”), a

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Envirotainer Partners with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel

(Envirotainer) A significant step in reducing supply chain emissions through collaboration -- Envirotainer, the specialist in temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments, has partnered with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) to support the development and adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). SAF, a cleaner alternative

January 01, 2025 Read Full Article

UAE GCAA Launches Region’s New Digital Platform for CORSIA Implementation, Surging Aviation Sustainability

(Travel and Tour World) The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the UAE has introduced the region’s first digital platform dedicated to implementing the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). This initiative marks a significant step forward in sustainability efforts within the aviation

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Technion Announces New Center to Develop Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tech

By Gavriel Fiske (Times of Israel) The Israeli Sustainable Aviation Fuel Knowledge Center (iSAF) has been inaugurated at the Technion, the university says in a press release, “a significant step towards producing sustainable fuels for the aviation sector” that will

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Primax Colombia Inks Agreement with World Kinect

by Juan Pedro Tomas (Biofuels Digest) In Colombia, Las2Orillas reported that World Kinect and Primax Colombia have signed a strategic alliance to combine the strengths of both companies to offer efficient and sustainable solutions to airlines and other market players.

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A Project Was Presented to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Wind Energy

(Infobae (Google Translation) The proposal was announced in the Senate of the Nation. The Eco-Refineries of the South (ERS) project will be carried out in the province of Chubut and seeks to transform the aeronautical industry -- The announcement of the development

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Wallenius Wilhelmsen Signs Two Multi-Year Contracts

(Wallenius Wilhelmsen) Wallenius Wilhelmsen signs two multi-year shipping contracts with large auto OEMs, both including biofuel. "The contracts are a great testament to our customers' commitment to ensuring more sustainable freight," says Pia Synnerman Chief Customer Officer at Wallenius Wilhelmsen. Both

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Murphy Seeks Views on Potential Role of Biofuels

(Northern Ireland Department for the Economy) Economy Minister Conor Murphy today launched a Call for Evidence to explore the potential use of biofuels as an alternative to home heating oil and fossil-based LPG. Biofuels specifically Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and Bio-Liquefied Petroleum

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Trainsong Residents Rally against Biofuel Station Citing Safety and Environmental Concerns

(KVAL) Residents of the Trainsong neighborhood are pushing back against a proposed biofuel transfer station. There has been pushback on the station as far back as October, including from Eugene’s outgoing mayor, Lucy Vinis. On Friday, Dec. 13, neighbors gathered to deliver statements

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Design Study Continues for Tk'emlups Biofuel Refinery Expected to Cost Morth of $1B

by Kristen Holliday (Castanet) While price estimates are still being refined, a large-scale fuel plant proposed for the Tk’emlups reserve could cost more than $1 billion. Azure Sustainable Fuels Corp. is partnering with Tk’emlups te Secwepemc and Sc.wenwen Economic Development Corporation on

December 31, 2024 Read Full Article

What to Expect When You Don’t Know What to Expect in Chemicals Policy and Regulation and on Capitol Hill in 2025 --- January 14, 2025 --- ONLINE

Join Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) for “What to Expect When You Don’t Know What to Expect in Chemicals Policy and Regulation and on Capitol Hill in 2025,” a complimentary webinar offering our best-informed judgment as to the trends and

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Modi Naturals Expands Ethanol Production Capacity With Rs 100 Crore Investment

(Modi Naturals/The CSR Universe) Modi Biotech Private Limited (MBPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Modi Naturals Limited, is accelerating its growth trajectory with a significant expansion of its production capacity. To achieve this, the company is investing in cutting-edge infrastructure and innovative

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The Circular Bioeconomy: A Driver for System Integration

by Fabian Schipfer, Pralhad Burli, Uwe Fritsche, Christiane Hennig, Fabian Stricker, Maria Wirth, Svetlana Proskurina & Sebastian Serna-Loaiza (Energy, Sustainability and Society) Human and earth system modeling, traditionally centered on the interplay between the energy system and the atmosphere, are facing a

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Norsk e-Fuel Secures Promising Site in Imatra, Finland, for Future Expansion

(Norsk e-Fuel) Norsk e-Fuel has secured a greenfield site in Imatra, Finland, as part of its strategic project pipeline. With sufficient space to build an 80,000-ton e-Fuel plant and potential for further expansion, this site represents a significant step in the

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Neste among the Global Sustainability Leaders in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

(Neste) Neste, the world's leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, has been selected for the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for the 18th consecutive year. This achievement underscores Neste's continual commitment to sustainability and its position as a

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Moeve and Air Nostrum, Pioneers in the Use of Sustainable Fuel (SAF) at Melilla Airport

(Moeve) During October and November, all of Air Nostrum’s flights from Melilla Airport carried 30% SAF supplied by Moeve, part of both companies’ commitment to decarbonize the aviation sector; This SAF supply represents a 15-fold increase in the EU's requirement for airlines,

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Fuelling a Greener Future: West Berkshire's Waste Collection Vehicles

(West Berkshire Council) Our waste collection vehicles are now running on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) -- West Berkshire Council is pleased to announce a major step forward in our commitment to sustainability - all our waste collection vehicles that are used to collect weekly

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Grob Group Announces 'Full Switch' to HVO as Part of Net Zero by 2030 Strategy

by Kirsten Coleman (Certas Energy) UK-based conglomerate Grob Group Ltd announces it has switched 100 per cent of its delivery vehicles from fossil diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to support its efforts to meet net zero emissions by 2030. This means

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Green Oil Recycling Declares January ‘Waste Oil Awareness Month’ for NYC Restaurants

(Green Oil Recycling/Biobased Diesel Daily) Green Oil Recycling, a provider of grease-trap cleaning and waste-oil removal services in the greater New York City metro area, announced Dec. 24 the launch of “Waste Oil Awareness Month” this January. This initiative is designed to educate restaurant owners and commercial-kitchen operators about

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French Cooking Oils Turned into Biofuel Go to Switzerland by Rail

(RailFreight.com) A new rail freight service connecting the Limay-Porcheville multimodal platform, near Paris, with Switzerland has been recently launched by Haropa Port. The initiative entails the transport of biofuel made from cooking oils. The oils are “collected throughout France from catering professionals,

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HVO vs. Electric: Why a German District Switched to Biofuels Instead of Buying New Electric Buses

(GoodFuels) Citing the high cost of electric buses, Northwest Mecklenburg, a district in Germany, has decided to make its existing public transport fleet more sustainable by switching to HVO100 biofuel instead of investing in new electric buses. -- This pragmatic choice was

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HIF Global And ANCAP Sign Agreement to Accelerate E-Fuels Deployment in Uruguay

(MENAFN/EIN Presswire) Implementation Agreement defines terms and conditions for the supply of biogenic carbon dioxide to HIF's future e-Fuel facility in Paysandú, Uruguay. -- HIF Global, the world's leading e-Fuels company, and Alcoholes del Uruguay (“ALUR”), company of the state-owned ANCAP group,

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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Feeding High Pressure Reactors

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck presents a compelling argument for the Jen-Zero technology, which Jenike, a company specializing in bulk solids handling, has developed to solve the critical challenge of reliably feeding biomass and municipal solid waste (MSW)

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Falls City Earns State Recognition for Industry, Housing Growth

(Nebraska Department of Economic Development) For the past 15 years, the city has earned recognition as an Economic Development Certified Community. -- Partnerships to develop housing and attract investment into Nebraska’s bioeconomy have earned Falls City (pop. 4,045) recognition from the State

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Transition Review into Indonesia Biodiesel Imports into UK

(Biofuels International) The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) in the UK has initiated a transition review into the countervailing measure on biodiesel from Indonesia. This measure was inherited from the EU and is set to expire on 10 December 2024. The TRA’s review will

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Climeworks’ Recipe for Winning over Local Skeptics Includes Breakfast and BBQ

by Jim Giles (Trellis) The carbon removal company wants to build a megaton facility in tiny Vinton, Louisiana. How it's navigating local concerns offers up important lessons. -- ...(Lesley) Matthews’ employer, carbon removal company Climeworks, intends to build its largest facility

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BRPL Launches E-20 Ethanol Blend in Assam

(HUB Network) Indian Oil’s Bongaigaon Refinery (BGR), located in Dhaligaon, Chirang district, has achieved a major milestone with the official launch of E-20, a petrol blend containing 20% ethanol. This groundbreaking initiative, unveiled on December 25, was spearheaded by NK Barua,

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Future of Scottish Oil Refinery Linked to Biofuels Investment

by Simeon Kerr (Financial Times/MSN) A blueprint aiming to secure the future of Grangemouth, Scotland’s only oil refinery which is due to close next year, is set to turn the facility into a biofuels manufacturing hub for processing trees, crops and

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Deputy CM Pawan Orders Probe Into ‘Hazardous’ Effluent Discharge by Universal Biofuels

by Sri Krishna Kumara (Deccan Chronicle) Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Sunday directed the Pollution Control Board (PCB) to conduct inspections at Universal Biofuels in Vakalapudi industrial area in Kakinada district following allegations of hazardous industrial effluent discharge there. Complaints are

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SEDL Joins Forces with Jakson Green on India’s First 4G Ethanol Plant

(PNN/ChiniMandi) Spray Engineering Devices Limited (SEDL) announced its partnership with Jakson Green on India’s first 4G ethanol plant. This pioneering project, located at NTPC Green, utilizes LanzaTech’s innovative gas fermentation technology to convert captured carbon dioxide and green hydrogen into sustainable biofuel. “SEDL

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2024 Saw Rapid Growth for Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel

(Clean Fuels Alliance America) The U.S. is on pace to surpass 5 billion gallons of biodiesel and renewable diesel consumption for the first time, capping a 2024 that saw increased efforts from states to drive adoption, updates to technical standards, growth

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Ethanol Report 12-30-24: RFA CEO Reviews 2024 and Looks Ahead to 2025

(Energy.AgWired.com) 2024 was a very good year for the ethanol industry, but the battle for year-round, nationwide E15 will once again continue on into the new year. In this edition of the Ethanol Report podcast, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff

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More Sustainable Tires in Sight as PNNL and Bridgestone Team Up

by JoAnna Wendel (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) In a three-year pilot study, researchers will work to scale up a catalytic process to commercial viability -- In the near future, rubber tires on cars, trucks, airplanes and more could be made from plant

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More than USD 100 Million Investment Planned for Green Hydrogen Production in Villa Hayes

(Paraguay Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies (Google Translation)) The company ADA Green Hydrogen Holdings BV plans an investment of more than USD 100 million for the construction of a green hydrogen and ammonia production plant in the town of Villa

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John Cockerill, Johnson Matthey to Work on ETFuels’ e-Methanol Project in Texas

by Aida Čučuk (Offshore Energy) Green energy company ETFuels has selected technology companies John Cockerill and Johnson Matthey as strategic partners for its 120,000-ton-per-year e-methanol project in Texas, U.S. John Cockerill will provide 210 MW of its pressurized alkaline electrolyzer units, along with

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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to SunGas Renewables

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck presents a business proposal for the development and deployment of SunGas’ S1000 technology, a gasification system designed to produce green fuels, primarily methanol, from sustainably managed forest thinnings. The presentation deck emphasizes the

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Grain-based Ethanol Units to Gain as New Corn Variety with More Starch in Offing

By Prabhudatta Mishra (The Hindu Business Line) Simultaneously, research is on to develop varieties having at least 40% or above ethanol content from current 38% -- The specifications in corn seeds are set for a change as government is planning to incorporate

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Worley, ExxonMobil Agree to EPC Terms for Low-Carbon Hydrogen Project on US Gulf Coast

(Worley/Biobased Diesel Daily) Worley announced Dec. 16 that it will provide reimbursable engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services to ExxonMobil for the enabling works, infrastructure and interconnects scope of ExxonMobil’s planned low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia facility on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The

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Elyse Energy Secures 120 Million Euros to Accelerate eSAF, eMethanol Project Development

(PGGM/Biobased Diesel Daily) Elyse Energy, a French company producing sustainable fuels and low-carbon feedstock, has secured approximately 120 million euros (USD$126.3 million) from Hy24, PGGM, Bpifrance and Mirova to accelerate development of its eMethanol and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production projects

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Moses Moseray, Founder and Chief Innovator of Kondayama Biofuel Investment (KBI) Honored to Receive Students Union Award

by Moses Moseray (Kondayama Biofuel Investment) I am truly honoured and deeply humbled to have received this prestigious award from the Moyamba District Students Union (MoDSU) (VIDEO at 1:01:48). This recognition is not only a testament to my individual efforts but also

December 30, 2024 Read Full Article

Montana Renewables Receives Approval of Excise Tax Registration

(Calumet/PR Newswire) Montana Renewables, LLC announced today that it has received approval of its Excise Tax Registration from the Internal Revenue Service. Registration is the first step toward allowing the business to claim clean fuel Production Tax Credits (PTC) for existing

December 29, 2024 Read Full Article

CleanJoule Announces SpaceSAF, a Superior, Drop-In Replacement for Rocket Propellant 1, to Enable Sustainable Space Missions

(CleanJoule/Business Wire) With over four percent improved energy density, SpaceSAF enables increases to payload and distance based on mission profile -- CleanJoule, the full performance sustainable aviation fuel company, today announced SpaceSAF™, its newest product that is a drop-in replacement for super

December 29, 2024 Read Full Article

Nufarm Announces a New Joint Development Agreement with bp on Biomass Oil Technology for Future Bioenergy Applications

(Nufarm) -- New agreement with bp that aims to accelerate the production of yet another lower-carbon plant-based biofuel feedstock to help meet the growing demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). -- Partnership brings together complementary skillsets to drive technology development at

December 29, 2024 Read Full Article

Diamond Green Diesel Receives Approval of 45Z Registration from IRS

by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Darling Ingredients Inc. announced Dec. 10 that its 50/50 joint venture Diamond Green Diesel received approval of its excise-tax registration from the Internal Revenue Service. Registration is one of the requirements for a taxpayer to be eligible

December 29, 2024 Read Full Article

Development and Deployment of Advanced Biofuel Demonstration Facilities

(International Energy Agency Bioenergy Task 39) Decarbonizing the transport sector is critical for achieving global climate and energy targets due to its significant contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. Biofuels, in particular advanced biofuels, play a particularly

December 27, 2024 Read Full Article

DOE Re-opens Funding Opportunity, Making $500 Million Available to Build Out a Safe and Reliable National Carbon Transport Network

(U.S. Department of Energy) The funding opportunity will provide future growth grants under DOE’s Carbon Dioxide Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation program -- The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced it is re-opening

December 27, 2024 Read Full Article

OCED Announces $1.3 Billion in New Funding to Bolster Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Technologies DEADLINE March 1, 2025

(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) today opened applications for up to $1.3 billion in funding to catalyze investments in transformative carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies. The U.S. Department of

December 27, 2024 Read Full Article

Petroleum Firms Asked to Promote Selling of Biofuel

(Việt Nam News) In addition to E5RON92 gasoline, MoIT requires producers and traders to research the production and import of E100 fuel. -- The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) urges localities and petroleum traders to promote the sale of biofuel (E5

December 27, 2024 Read Full Article

Carinata Studies Continue to Expand with Hopes of Powering a Sustainable Future

by Gabriella Chavez (WUFT) Researchers in Florida are continuing to study an oilseed that could be used as aviation jet fuel. After over a decade of research, agronomists and researchers at UF/IFAS are continuing to assess the performance of carinata, basing their

December 27, 2024 Read Full Article

ABEPL Develops Comprehensive Bamboo Sourcing and Processing for Ethanol Production in Assam

(ChiniMandi) Assam Bio Ethanol Private Limited (ABEPL), a joint venture between Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) and two Finnish companies, will begin sourcing bamboo from 18 districts in Assam, including Sivasagar, during the first phase of its ethanol production operations. To facilitate

December 27, 2024 Read Full Article

NYK and Yusen Logistics to Introduce Platform to Manage GHG-Emission Reductions

(Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK)) Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd. (YL) have introduced a digital platform for managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions*. The platform is provided by 123Carbon B.V. (123Carbon), a Netherlands-based startup working on

December 27, 2024 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to LanzaTech and the Circular Bioeconomy

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation from LanzaTech, a company listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker LNZA, outlines their vision for a circular carbon economy and their innovative approach to sustainable production. The presentation focuses on LanzaTech’s

December 27, 2024 Read Full Article

Test Protocol to Assess the Technical Feasibility of Blending 30% Ethanol into Gasoline Is Approved

(DATAGRO) Current blend content is 27%; research will be conducted by the Mauá Institute of Technology between January and February 2025 -- A meeting coordinated by the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) approved, this Wednesday (18), the test protocol to assess

December 27, 2024 Read Full Article

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Urges Sugar Industry to Diversify into Ethanol, Green Hydrogen

(PTI/The Pioneer) Road, Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday called upon the sugar industry to explore multiple avenues for diversification, including ethanol-diesel blending and green hydrogen production. Addressing the annual general meeting of the Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association

December 27, 2024 Read Full Article

Lincoln County Commissioners Push Back Decision on Carbon Pipeline Rules

by John Hult (South Dakota Searchlight/Yahoo!) Commissioners in South Dakota’s fastest-growing county punted on four carbon dioxide pipeline ordinances on Christmas Eve, opting to let their planning staff and two new commissioners start from scratch in the new year. The Lincoln County

December 27, 2024 Read Full Article

Use of 100% Biodiesel Fuel in 7-Eleven Delivery Truck

(MItsui & Co) Initiatives Towards Creating a Carbon-Neutral Society -- Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui"; Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Kenichi Hori) and SEVEN-ELEVEN JAPAN CO., LTD. ("Seven-Eleven"; Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Fumihiko Nagamatsu) will introduce B100, a

December 27, 2024 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Haffner Energy

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This is a an overview from Haffner Energy, a cleantech provider specializing in biomass-to-energy solutions. It highlights their technology, SAFnoca®, which uses residual biomass to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). SAFnoca is designed to be

December 27, 2024 Read Full Article

India Holds Potential to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel: IATA Official

(Press Trust of India/Business Standard) India has the potential to be a key producer of sustainable aviation fuel by utilising its ethanol supplies and availability of lipids feedstocks like non-edible industrial oils, according to a senior official at the global airlines'

December 27, 2024 Read Full Article

The Transition to Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Understanding Demand Response to Jet Fuel Price Changes

by Sohyeon Ryu and Joe Janzen (farmdoc daily) ... Such policy aims to reduce emissions created by jet fuel use by encouraging a switch to lower-emission sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) made from plant biomass, vegetable oils, sugars, and alcohols including ethanol.

December 27, 2024 Read Full Article

China Proves Hydrogen Is Not the Future: This Engine Uses a Never-Before-Seen Fuel

by More M. (The Diary 24) ... In the Chinese market, Geely just introduced the methanol hybrid Emgrand. The fourth-generation B-segment Modular Architecture (BMA) Emgrand car from Geely serves as the foundation for the methanol hybrid. A non-hybrid Emgrand powered by methanol is

December 27, 2024 Read Full Article

America Invents the Fuel of the Future for This Car: No Hydrogen, No Electricity

by Kelly L. (The Diary 24) ... Do you own a Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra? Would you like to join the E85 flex fuel movement? eFlexFuel has released an E85 Flex Fuel Kit that allows you to retrofit your pickup to save

December 27, 2024 Read Full Article

Not Toyota, not Hyundai: This Asian Carmaker Will Create the Engine that No One Has Dared to

by More M. (The Diary 24) Nissan has always been a leader in the automotive sector, but its most recent invention has the potential to completely change how engines are produced and utilised. In a daring step towards efficiency and sustainability, the company

December 27, 2024 Read Full Article

Big Oil Backtracks on Renewables Push as Climate Agenda Falters

by Ron Bousso (Reuters) European majors slow clean energy investments; Investors rewarding oil and gas focus; New Trump U.S. presidency among big factors in 2025 -- Major European energy companies doubled down on oil and gas in 2024 to focus on near-term profits, slowing

December 27, 2024 Read Full Article

Norway’s Electrofuel Plans e-SAF Project in Oman

by Conrad Prabhu (Oman Daily Observer/Zwaya) A number of international players, along with their local partners, are progressing initiatives to support e-SAF production in Oman -- Norwegian sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) producer Nordic Electrofuel has revealed that it has ambitions to establish an

December 27, 2024 Read Full Article

MOL Obtains 3rd Party Certification for Pure Car Carrier Book and Claim Service

(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Service Slated to Begin in January 2025 -- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) today announced that it has received third-party certification for its book and claim (Note 1) service for pure car carriers after

December 26, 2024 Read Full Article

NYK and ENEOS Sign Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Marine Fuel with CDR Credits Created Through DACCS

(NYK Line) To procure credits from 1PointFive for five years starting in 2028 -- On December 11, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (“NYK”) and ENEOS Corporation (“ENEOS”) signed an Agreement regarding the sale and purchase of marine fuel with carbon dioxide removal credits

December 26, 2024 Read Full Article

Shipping’s 2024 Shakeup Sees Alliances Form, Fuel Rules Tighten, Green Corridors Expand

by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) ... European shipping alliance Gemini Corporation was born to quell the disruption and restore surety and confidence. Freight rate and fuel consumption may initially be adversely affected due to the newness, but Gemini’s plan includes decarbonization along with

December 26, 2024 Read Full Article

Researchers Unlock Potential of Desert Plants for Cleaner Efficient Energy

(Canterbury Christ Church University) Researchers have found a more sustainable way to produce energy using plants that can survive in dry conditions such as deserts. These drought-tolerant plants, also known as arid plants, could help create cleaner and more efficient biofuels on

December 26, 2024 Read Full Article

SAMSUNG E&A Wins USD 955 Million Contract for a Biorefinery in Malaysia

(SAMSUNG E&A) SAMSUNG E&A, a total solutions provider for the global energy industry, announced today that it secured the contract for a biorefinery that will have the capability to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and other biofuels such as Renewable Diesel

December 26, 2024 Read Full Article

Biodiesel Surges Ahead in Confidence as Shipping Industry Weighs Maritime Fuel Options

by Sara Kosmajac (Offshore Energy) Biodiesel has topped the poll of the second edition of the Sustainable Maritime Fuel (SMF) Fest Confidence Index, pushing the 2023 winner, liquefied natural gas (LNG)-biomethane to second runner, while LNG e-methane managed to hold onto

December 26, 2024 Read Full Article

UK Launches Review of EV Sales Mandate -- Comment DEADLINE February 18, 2025

by Lucy White (Bloomberg/RigZone) The UK government is giving carmakers eight weeks to submit views on the phase-out of new gasoline and diesel cars, as ministers consider easing sales quotas that electric vehicle manufacturers are struggling to hit. The Department for Transport

December 26, 2024 Read Full Article

From Cooking Oil to Biofuel: Envirogreen Solutions Brings Free Waste Oil Pickup to NYC Restaurants

(Envirogreen Solutions/EIN Presswire) Leading provider of grease trap cleaning and restaurant waste oil removal services in the greater NYC metro area, is proud to announce 2025 initiative. -- Envirogreen Solutions, a leading provider of grease trap cleaning, ejector pit cleaning and restaurant waste oil removal services in

December 26, 2024 Read Full Article

Emarat, Lootah Biofuels Sign MoU to Enhance Cooperation in Renewable Energy

(Emerates News Agency) The Emarat Petroleum Company (Emarat) and Lootah Biofuels have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in line with the UAE plans to develop renewable energy sources and enhance sustainability. The MoU aims to establish a framework

December 25, 2024 Read Full Article

Japan Airlines Expands Use of B100 in Airside Vehicles at Naha Airport

by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Japan, Japan Airlines has been operating three towing tractors which are work vehicles deployed at Naha Airport, since November 2022 by switching from diesel to “B100 fuel (Riesel”). Now, the company will increase the supply of

December 25, 2024 Read Full Article

YPF and Essential Energy Signs Agreement

by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) n Argentina, YPF S.A. and ESSENTIAL ENERGY S.A. signed a memorandum of understanding to evaluate the feasibility of developing a biorefinery in the province of Santa Fe. This project seeks to reuse the facilities of YPF’s non-operational

December 25, 2024 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Biomanufacturing Using Artificial Protocells

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck outlines a revolutionary approach to biomanufacturing using artificial protocells, presented by Advait Holkar and Samanvaya Srivastava. The presentation deck highlights the limitations of traditional whole-cell and cell-free manufacturing methods, emphasizing their inefficiency, complexity,

December 25, 2024 Read Full Article

Building the Bioeconomy: A Christmas Message from The Digest

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Despite the gloom of the doomsayers and the naysayers who believe that we have lost our way, I believe our greatest days lie ahead. Yet, as was the task for Noah, that great fermentation expert

December 25, 2024 Read Full Article

EPA: 1 New SRE Petition Filed, 131 SRE Petitions Currently Pending

by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Dec. 19 released updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data reporting that one new SRE petition has been filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard during the past month. According to EPA, 131

December 24, 2024 Read Full Article

Americans Could Save $250 Million Filling Up with Unleaded 88 This Holiday Season

(Growth Energy) AAA projected last week that 107 million Americans will travel by car for the holidays this year. Based on this data, Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, estimates that U.S. consumers could collectively save up to $250 million in

December 24, 2024 Read Full Article

What I’m Thinking at the End of 2024

by Ezra Klein (New York Times) We’re not going to be able to hit our decarbonization goals without clean cement, without clean jet fuel. READ MORE

December 24, 2024 Read Full Article

ABFA Welcomes New Leaders, Members at Annual Meeting

(Advanced Biofuels Association/Biobased Diesel Daily) The Advanced Biofuels Association (ABFA) convened global leaders in the biofuels industry at its annual member and executive-board meeting Dec. 11–12 in Washington, D.C. The event capped a noteworthy year for the industry, with ABFA’s election of new leadership,

December 24, 2024 Read Full Article

USDA Strengthens Climate-Smart Ag Opportunities with New Crop-Insurance Flexibilities

(U.S. Department of Agriculture/Biobased Diesel Daily) In support of climate-smart efforts to expand renewable fuel sources, USDA’s Risk Management Agency announced Dec. 18 additional insurance options for soybeans planted behind domesticated pennycress in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio and Tennessee. Domesticated pennycress

December 24, 2024 Read Full Article

Now Available! Sustainable Aviation Fuel Blending and Logistics Report

(U.S. Department of Energy) The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), with support from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), recently released the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Blending and Logistics report. -- The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), with support from the

December 24, 2024 Read Full Article

Soil and Water Outcomes Fund Receives Support from Chevron Renewable Energy Group for Climate-Smart Agriculture Advancement

(Soil and Water Outcomes Fund) The Soil and Water Outcomes Fund, a leading agricultural ecosystem services program, is proud to announce they successfully began a pilot project with Chevron Renewable Energy Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, as part

December 24, 2024 Read Full Article

BDI technology Enters Chinese Market

(Reickerman/Biobased Diesel Daily) The recent 2024 Global Biofuel Focus Conference marked a significant milestone for Rieckermann, as the company announced that technologies from BDI-BioEnergy International, a company Rieckermann co-owns, are now officially available on the Chinese market through the group. The announcement

December 24, 2024 Read Full Article

Gov. Pritzker Announces New $820M Sustainable Aviation Fuel Investment in Southwest Illinois

(Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker) Avina Clean Hydrogen selects Illinois for new multi-million dollar investment, creates 150 new full-time jobs -- Governor JB Pritzker, Avina Clean Hydrogen, and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the

December 24, 2024 Read Full Article

New Study Shows Miscanthus’ Greater Potential for Productivity, Economic Returns

(Iowa State University) New research at Iowa State University shows that using advanced planting techniques can triple the amount of biomass produced by the perennial, bioenergy crop miscanthus in its establishment year. This would significantly increase the plant’s potential to store

December 24, 2024 Read Full Article

MTU Maintenance Introduces SAF Testing at Its Facility in Zhuhai

(MTU Aero Engines) The first MRO shop in China to use SAF; Launch customer China Southern with an IAE V2500 engine; Facility initially offering engine tests with 10 percent SAF blend Zhuhai, December 20, 2024 | MTU Maintenance Zhuhai introduces sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)

December 24, 2024 Read Full Article

Govt May Reduce Reserve Sale Price for Rice for Ethanol Production

by Sandip Das (Financial Express) No takers for FCI stocks among grain based distilleries. Given the high rice stocks, the government is discussing a reduction in the reserve sale prices of broken rice offered to grain-based distilleries for ethanol manufacturing from the

December 24, 2024 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Downstream Processing (DSP) in Biomanufacturing

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck, presented at the ABLC NEXT Conference, outlines the importance of downstream processing (DSP) in biomanufacturing, particularly for the development and production of biopharmaceuticals. The author, a lead bioprocess engineer, highlights DSP’s significant impact

December 24, 2024 Read Full Article

Viewpoint: US Tax Fight Next Year Crucial for 45Z

by Cole Martin (Argus Media) ... The 45Z tax credit, which offers greater subsidies to fuels that produce fewer emissions, is poised to kick off in January. ... Biofuels support is a less likely target for repeal than other climate policies, energy lobbyists

December 24, 2024 Read Full Article

Fueling the Future: The Role of Renewable Fuels in the Grain Industry

(Grain Elevator and Processing Society) In this insightful episode of the Whole Grain Podcast, host Jim Lenz sits down with Robert White, Vice President of Industry Relations and Market Development at the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA). With decades of experience in

December 24, 2024 Read Full Article

Sustainable Aviation Futures North America --- October 14-16, 2025 --- Houston, TX

The 2025 edition of Sustainable Aviation Futures North America Congress is the must-attend event for the policymakers and industry leaders driving the innovation, investment, and collaboration within North America’s sustainable aviation and energy industry. Over 800 attendees from the entire aviation

December 23, 2024 Read Full Article

Aviation Carbon 2025 --- November 24-26, 2024 --- London, UK

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December 23, 2024 Read Full Article

IATA World Sustainability Forum --- October 21-22, 2025 --- Hong Kong (SAR), China

As governments are now aligned with the industry’s commitment to decarbonize aviation by 2050, IATA's World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) brings together industry and governments to debate and discuss the key enablers for aviation’s successful decarbonization. The aim of WSS is to gather and

December 23, 2024 Read Full Article

'Prairie Strips' Bring Beauty to Farms with Big Environmental Benefits

(NBC News) Farmers in Iowa have added “prairie strips” alongside rows of corn and soybeans to help halt serious environmental challenges inherent to farming. Prairie strips now cover some 22,000 acres in the U.S. and are growing in popularity each

December 23, 2024 Read Full Article

SAF Global Summit 2025 --- September 2-3, 2025 --- London, UK

Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) has risen as an indispensable solution for decarbonizing aviation, an industry that has been notably difficult to abate. With production surpassing 158 million gallons in 2023, the SAF industry is on track to reach an annual output of 500 million

December 23, 2024 Read Full Article

aireg Sustainable Aviation Fuels Conference 2025 --- June 23-24, 2025 --- Berlin, Germany

Aviation is a growth industry and indispensable for our global societies. In the coming years and decades, even higher numbers of fellow human beings will globally use aircrafts as comfortable and eco-efficient means of transport and travel. Given climatic and

December 23, 2024 Read Full Article

3rd Annual Flightpath to Net Zero: Sustainable Aviation Fuel --- May 30, 2025 --- Montreal, Canada

Advancing Sustainability in Aviation: International Conference on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) -- In the pursuit of a greener aviation industry, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has emerged as a transformative solution, crafted from vegetable oils or ethanol derived from crops. These biofuels

December 23, 2024 Read Full Article

EBACE25 --- May 20-22, 2025 --- Geneva, Switzerland

A reimagined European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) will take place on 20-22 May 2025 at the Palexpo, Geneva. Now run by the EBAA, this next chapter for EBACE is about more than showcasing the latest aircraft and advancements; it’s about

December 23, 2024 Read Full Article

Sustainable Skies World Summit --- May 14-15, 2025 --- Farnborough, UK

Gathering government representatives, regulators, airlines, OEMs, investors, members of academia and media from across the world, Sustainable Skies World Summit acts as a catalyst for addressing the industry’s sustainability concerns and driving actionable solutions. 29 Keynote theater sessions. READ MORE

December 23, 2024 Read Full Article

Aviation Energy Forum (AEF) --- May 13-15, 2025 --- Baku, Azerbaijan

The IATA Aviation Energy Forum (AEF) is a merger of the Fuel Forum and the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Symposium. AEF is the premier industry meeting for the world's aviation fuel community, and a unique platform allowing airline representatives, fuel and

December 23, 2024 Read Full Article

Sustainable Aviation Futures Congress --- May 6-8, 2025 --- Amsterdam, Netherlands

Sustainable Aviation Futures EU Congress is where the global SAF, aviation and energy community meets, with over 1,000 participants from 60 countries expected in 2025. As more projects move towards FID, alternative feedstock opportunities continue to develop, and the world looks

December 23, 2024 Read Full Article

Sustainable Aviation Futures LATAM --- March 31 - April 2, 2025 --- São Paulo, Brazil

Sustainable Aviation Futures’ hosts its inaugural Latin America event, in São Paulo. Featuring 250+ aviation, energy and biofuel industry professionals, the three-day event will digest the momentum of the Latin American aviation region and understand how the region can drive