(Daily Echo) The museum, based in Bovington, is aiming to be more environmentally friendly, and is trialling biofuels to replace petrol and diesel. The Cold War M548 troop carrier, used for tracked vehicle rides, is now powered by hydrotreated vegetable oil, a
Ethanol Taking Centerstage in India's Clean Energy Landscape Amid Growth in Biofuels
by Sudheer Singh (Economic Times Energy World) Consider the fact that the average Ethanol Blending Percentage achieved by the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) reached 18.4 per cent at the end of March 2025, from 14.6 per cent in the previous year, inching closer
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Origin of Life Twist: New Study Challenges Longstanding Hypothesis on How First Sugars Formed
(Scripps Research) Scripps Research and Georgia Institute of Technology scientists’ discovery could help understand how life evolved on Earth and lead to better biofuel production. -- The prebiotic Earth was a harsh and unstable environment, characterized by intense heat, active volcanoes and
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BDO Zone Summit 2025: Bridging Community Readiness and Developer Success --- June 17, 2025 Replay June 19, 2025 --- ONLINE
A concentrated virtual summit showcasing how BDO Zone-rated communities are attracting multi-million dollar investments and de-risking bio-based project development. The Summit brings together communities and project developers, connecting the dots between regional preparedness and developer requirements while providing a 360-degree view
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Enilive Marine HVO Set to Be Available in Ravenna and Venice in H2 2025
by Ian Taylor (Bunkerspot) Eni has informed Bunkerspot that Enilive marine hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) will be available in the Italian ports of Ravenna and Venice during the second half (H2) of this year – and the company also plans to ramp up
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Biogases’ Benefits for Energy Security, Local Economies and Reducing Emissions Are Drawing Renewed Interest
(International Energy Agency (IEA)) First-of-a-kind geospatial assessment in new IEA report finds huge untapped potential for biogases, equivalent to a quarter of global natural gas demand As policy makers look for opportunities to simultaneously bolster energy security and economic competitiveness, biogases –
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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to BTG Bioliquids
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) BTG Bioliquids is a technology provider specializing in fast pyrolysis for producing 2nd generation biofuel from biomass residues. Their strategy emphasizes modularization and standardization (“scaling by numbers”) to reduce risk, costs, and delivery times for
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Ulsan City Designates Ammonia Bunkering Regulatory Free Zone
by Jeong Min-jo (Busan Economic Daily/Google Translation) Ulsan City has been finally designated as the 'Ulsan Ammonia Bunkering Regulatory Free Zone'. This designation is expected to contribute to the creation of an eco-friendly shipbuilding industry ecosystem based on ammonia based on shipbuilding
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A New Breakthrough in Green Shipping! The World's First Pure Methanol Electric Ship Was Built in Shangyu, Shaoxing
by Zhou Xialin and Shen Jialing (Baidu) Yonghe Town, located in the Yudong Plain, has prospered due to water since ancient times. The Hangzhou-Ningbo Canal passes through the town, with dense water networks and developed shipping. It was once a prosperous commercial
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Port of Rotterdam Authority and EDGE Navigation Cooperate on Liquid Hydrogen
(Port of Rotterdam) During the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam, the Port of Rotterdam Authority and EDGE Navigation signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to cooperate on the development of a future-proof liquid hydrogen infrastructure for the maritime sector. EDGE Navigation is
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Green Shipping Corridor +3, the World's Largest Port Signed an Agreement with Three Major Hub Ports in Europe
(Xinde Maritime Green Shipping/Xinde Maritime News) Ningbo-Zhoushan Port and three major European hub ports signed a green shipping corridor construction agreement -- Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the EU, at the opening ceremony
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ESL Shipping Signs 70 MEUR Loan Agreement with Svenska Skeppshypotek
(ESL Shipping) ESL Shipping has signed a EUR 70 million loan agreement with Svenska Skeppshypotek. The loan is a part of the financing of ESL Shipping’s investment in a series of four methanol-powered 17,000 dwt handysize vessels. The loan has a maturity
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Conestoga Energy Completes Drilling of Class VI Carbon Capture & Sequestration Well, Advances toward EPA Application
(Conestoga Energy/Business Wire) Major milestone advances commitment to decarbonizing U.S. ethanol production and enables enhanced oil recovery for expanded commercial value -- Conestoga Energy (“Conestoga” or the “Company”), the leading provider of low carbon intensity biofuel, today announced the successful completion of
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Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Halted by Court of International Trade
by David J. Lynch and Cat Zakrzewski (Washington Post) Most of President Trump’s tariffs were halted late Wednesday by a US trade court in a sharp rebuke of the president’s signature trade war policy. -- A specialized federal court in New York
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Congo to Launch First Ethanol Distillery in June 2025
(Energy Capital & Power) The Republic of the Congo will launch its first ethanol distillery in June 2025, according to Antoine Thomas Nicéphore Fylla-Saint Eudes, Minister of Industrial Development and Private Sector Promotion. The facility is being built by Saris Congo,
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China Launches World’s First 9,300-Car Methanol-Fueled Auto Carrier
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China on May 21 in Nantong, China Merchants Energy Shipping launched the world’s first methanol dual-fuel roll-on/roll-off car carrier with a capacity of 9,300 vehicles, built by China Merchants Industry; the vessel is scheduled for
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Biofuels Groups Optimistic About EPA’s RFS Proposal: Refute Talk of Lower Volumes
by Michelle Rook (AgWeb) Recent rumors put volumes for biomass based diesel at 4.65 billion gallons, but Paul Winters, Director of Public Affairs, Clean Fuel Alliance America says, EPA has assured them that number is false. -- ... Geoff Cooper, President and
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Bureau Veritas Strengthens Support for Wind Propulsion with Union Maritime’s Methanol-Ready Tankers
(Bureau Veritas) Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) is reinforcing its commitment to sustainable shipping by classing a series of methanol-ready oil and chemical tankers for Union Maritime, which are currently being equipped with wind propulsion systems, including Norsepower Rotor Sails™
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A New Sodium Metal Fuel Cell Could Help Clean up Transportation
by Casey Crownhart (MIT Technology Review) Fuel cells powered with the metal could provide a new source of electric power that's far more energy-dense than lithium-ion batteries. -- A new type of fuel cell that runs on sodium metal could one day
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New Method Promises to Upend Accounting for Short-Lived Pollutants
by Jim Giles (Trellis) Efforts to reduce methane and black carbon can deliver critical short-term benefits, according to the Global Heat Reduction Initiative. Conventional carbon accounting measures impact over 100 years, lessening the focus on short-lived drivers of global warming. The Global Heat
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Cover Crops May Not Be Solution for Both Crop Yield, Carbon Sequestration
(Cornell University/EurekAlert!) People have assumed climate change solutions that sequester carbon from the air into soils will also benefit crop yields. But a new study from Cornell University finds that most regenerative farming practices to build soil organic carbon – such as
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Lifetime Achievement Award: Ian Thomson
(Canadian Biomass) There are few people whose names are more synonymous with biofuels in Canada than Ian Thomson. Just ask Fred Ghatala, president of Advanced Biofuels Canada. “Ian is a pioneer leader in the development of Canada’s renewable and low carbon fuel
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Major Collaborative Research Study Launches to Measure Real-World Hydrogen Emissions
(Environmental Defense Fund) A new international research initiative will measure hydrogen emissions from operating infrastructure in North America and Europe, filling a gap where little empirical data exist today. With commercial hydrogen operations poised for global expansion, the new information will
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First U.S. Machine to Turn Air into Gasoline Debuts in NYC
(Aircela) In a rooftop demonstration in Manhattan’s Garment District, New York–based fuels company Aircela unveiled the first working machine in the U.S. that produces gasoline directly from air. Compact and modular, the unit combines direct air capture and on-site fuel synthesis into a
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Remora’s Carbon Capture Technology Targets Heavy-Duty Transportation
by Kim Kisner (SBN Detroit) Co-Founder and CEO Paul Gross Talks Tech, Scale, and Strategy -- Founded in 2020 and based in Wixom, Michigan, Remora is developing a carbon capture device designed to attach directly to semi-trucks and locomotives and collect emissions. The captured
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Bioenergy Devco Announces Name Change to BTS Bioenergy
(BTX Bioenergy/PR Newswire) Rebranding reflects the Company's history and sets the tone for its future. -- Bioenergy Devco, a leader in the design, engineering, construction, financing, and operation of advanced anaerobic digester systems, has announced that the company is now known as BTS
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California Dairy Farms Achieve Major Methane Reduction Milestone
(Dairy Cares/PR Newswire) California dairy sector is reducing 5 million metric tons of methane (CO2e) annually. -- Dairy Cares and the California dairy sector today announced a major milestone in planet-smart dairy farming. This year, the state's dairy farms will achieve an annual reduction of
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CALL FOR SPEAKER ABSTRACTS International Biomass Conference and Expo --- March 31-April 2, 2026 --- Nashville, TN DEADLINE November 21, 2025
the premier event for the biomass industry. As we continue to see growth across bioenergy sectors — from pellets to renewable natural gas to sustainable aviation fuel — this event remains the central hub for collaboration, deal-making and the advancement
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International Biomass Conference and Expo --- March 31-April 2, 2026 --- Nashville, TN
The International Biomass Conference & Expo continues to be recognized as one of the world’s leading conferences in the biomass industry. As we continue to see growth across bioenergy sectors — from pellets to renewable natural gas to sustainable aviation fuel
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Basingstoke and Deane and Hart Save 1,500 Tonnes of Carbon
by Samanta Gladkauskaite (Gazette) Two councils have saved more than 1,550 tonnes of carbon emissions by switching to a low-emission biofuel for their bin trucks. Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council and Hart District Council began fuelling their kerbside collection trucks with hydrogenated
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Can We Fly Guilt-Free with Britain’s New Stance on Sustainable Aviation Biofuel?
by Bhok Thompson (Green Prophet) The United Kingdom has taken a significant step in advancing sustainable aviation by approving an increase in the co-processing blend limit for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from 5% to 30%. This decision, endorsed by the UK Ministry of
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New York Climate Justice Fellowship (Program Opportunity Notice 4772) DEADLINE June 30, 2025
(New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) NYSERDA seeks applications to fund and provide professional development training/mentoring for year-long, full-time fellowships. These fellowships are intended for individuals from priority populations and/or a disadvantaged community to work within organizations and businesses
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$1.5M Gift to Help ABPDU Advance U.S. Biomanufacturing
(BioSciences) Since 2011, the Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Unit (ABPDU) at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) has helped over 90 companies scale up innovative biotechnologies, advancing them from the lab to commercial relevance. Now, the ABPDU will be enhancing its efforts
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Gevo to Sell Luverne, Minnesota Ethanol Facility to A.E. Innovation; Will Retain Isobutanol Assets for Future Innovation
(Gevo/Globe Newswire) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Agri-Energy, LLC (“Agri”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Gevo, to A.E. Innovation, LLC (“A.E.”) for $7 million. The transaction includes Agri’s
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Iowa Legislature Passes Bill to Create SAF Tax Credit
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Iowa state lawmakers in May approved tax legislation that, in part, aims to create a tax credit to incentivize sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production within the state. The bill is now under consideration by Iowa
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RIC Energy and Siemens Partner to Jointly Develop Renewable Hydrogen, Green Ammonia, and e-Fuels
(RIC Energy) RIC Energy and Siemens have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop innovative projects in the fields of renewable hydrogen, green ammonia, and e-fuels in Spain. The collaboration will especially boost the sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) plant
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Construction Starts for Södra's New Plant - Becoming the World's Largest Producer of Sulphate Lignin
(Södra/CISION (Google Translation)) The sulfate lignin can also be used as a basis for new biofuels and biostimulants. -- Wednesday, May 28, marked the start of construction for Södra's new sulphate lignin factory in Mönsterås. The facility is an important step in
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McLaren Racing Announces Major Investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Programme in 2024 Sustainability Report
(McLaren Racing) “I’m immensely proud of what we have achieved in 2024" McLaren Racing today (May 19, 2025) publishes its annual Sustainability Report, a transparent overview of the team’s environmental and social impacts in 2024, including details of a major investment
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Cargolux and AIT Worldwide Logistics Sign Historic SAF Deal
(Cargolux) Cargolux and global freight forwarding partner AIT Worldwide Logistics have signed the largest Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) deal in their history, in collaboration with Microsoft, for the transportation of their server racks (Microsoft Cloud Logistics). This groundbreaking partnership will result
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Trade Groups Weigh in on Closure of Greenergy Biodiesel Plant in Immingham, UK
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Greenergy announced May 20 the temporary suspension of operations at its biodiesel plant in Immingham, North East England. The company said it is conducting a strategic review to evaluate the plant’s commercial viability amid “the significant
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South Europe Ground Services Uses 100% Renewable Diesel in Ground-Support Equipment at Select Airports in Spain
(Moeve/Biobased Diesel Daily) South Europe Ground Services, the handling subsidiary of International Airlines Group operating at 38 airports in Spain, is advancing its commitment to airport decarbonization through the use of 100 percent hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO100), also known as renewable
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Infinium Announces Construction of Large Scale eFuels Production Facility in Texas
(Infinium) Project Roadrunner, a sustainable aviation fuel plant in West Texas, to bring skilled jobs and generate economic growth for the region -- Infinium, the world’s leading producer of commercially available eFuels, announced today that construction is underway on its second U.S.-based
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UAlbany Converting Heavy-Duty Vehicle Fleet to Renewable Diesel
(University at Albany) On Wednesday, May 28, the University at Albany will accept its first delivery of renewable diesel fuel and begin replacing petroleum diesel with the cleaner-burning, non-fossil biofuel in campus-operated vehicles and equipment. UAlbany is the first SUNY campus
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Schmid Engages in Ethanol Policy Discussions in Paris
(U.S. Grains Council) U.S. Grains Council (USGC) Multilateral Ethanol Policy Manager Linda Schmid attended the International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) Fuels Workshop in Paris to engage in discussions on the challenges and areas that call for greater policy attention to energy production
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E85 Pilot Program In Mexico Shows Positive Results
(U.S. Grains Council) During the past six weeks, 10 taxis in Monterrey, Mexico converted to Flex Fuel technology and traveled more than 43,000 miles, using in excess of 1,500 gallons of E85—gasoline blended with 85% bioethanol—cutting operating costs by more than
May 27, 2025 Read Full Article
UPM Sharpens Its Focus on Biofuels Growth Strategy and Plans to Discontinue the Rotterdam Biofuels Refinery Project
(UPM) Following extended technical, commercial and strategic evaluations UPM plans to discontinue the development of its potential second biomass-to-fuels refinery at the Port of Rotterdam. As a result, UPM plans to halt all engineering work related to the CAPEX investment in
May 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Conference & Trade Show --- September 23-25, 2025 --- Long Beach, CA
The event kicks off Tuesday, September 23rd with two co-located training courses: Tanks 101 and Liquid Terminals 101—both designed to enhance your understanding of storage tank operations, safety, regulations, and maintenance. These courses are ideal for professionals seeking practical knowledge
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Homegrown Fuels Podcast with Keith Kor
by Sue Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Long time ethanol manager Keith Kor recounts the early days of ethanol production, in what would now be considered primitive facilities. READ MORE/LISTEN includes transcript
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Homegrown Fuels Podcast with Doug Durante
by Sue Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Doug Durante began working in Washington, DC, in 1977, becoming director of public affairs for the National Alcohol Fuels Commission. In 1988, he formed the Clean Fuels Development Coalition, supporting programs and policies to
May 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Homegrown Fuels Podcast with David Hallberg
by Sue Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Homegrown Fuels podcast features David Hallberg who began advocating for ethanol in the late 1970s as a Congressional staffer. He helped craft language for the tax credit (VEETC) that supported ethanol blending, started the
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Synhelion’s Solar Fuel Powers Steamboat in World First
(Synhelion) The Lake Lucerne Navigation Company (SGV) AG has used solar fuel from Synhelion for the first time. The steamboat Gallia was symbolically fueled with solar diesel from Synhelion’s industrial scale plant DAWN – a milestone for more sustainable mobility on
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Canada's New Energy Chief Pushes Oil Sands to Build Carbon-Capture Systems
by Brian Platt (Bloomberg/World Oil) Canada’s new energy minister said it’s critical to build carbon-capture systems for the oil sands and identified crude and natural gas exports as a major priority for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government. “Energy is Canada’s power,” Tim
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Top 5 Greenest Airlines in the USA (2025)
by Prakriti Mitra (Business Upturn) Leading the charge towards sustainable air travel, the top five greenest airlines in the USA demonstrate innovation, investment, and commitment to reducing aviation’s carbon footprint. ... In the USA, several airlines have made remarkable strides toward reducing their environmental
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Sorghum's Rise as an Alternative Feedstock Poses a Threat to Corn and DDGS
by Paola Caballeros (S&P Global) The grain gains popularity as a drought-resistant feedstock; Lower sorghum prices could reduce corn-based DDGS demand; Mexico increases US sorghum imports as China reduces demand -- Sorghum's rising availability and lower prices are putting pressure on corn demand
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Brenmiller bGen(TM) Green e-Methanol Project in Spain Secures +€25 Million Funding from European Hydrogen Bank
(Brenmiller Energy Ltd./Access Newswire) --bGen™ thermal energy storage system to be charged using renewable energy to store and provide 56 MWh of clean heat for green e-methanol production at SolWinHy Cadiz S.L. -- SolWinHy selected as one the European Union's top
May 27, 2025 Read Full Article
AM Green and Port of Rotterdam Authority to Establish Green Energy Supply Chain Enabling up to 1,000,000 Tons per Year
(Port of Rotterdam) USD 1 Billion dollar trade between India and Europe -- AM Green and the Port of Rotterdam Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding to focus on building a green energy supply chain between India and Northwestern Europe via Rotterdam,
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Virgin Australia and Boeing Release Report on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Accounting by Independent Advisory Firm
(Virgin Australia) Virgin Australia and Boeing have today (May 27, 2025) released a report by Pollination on the challenges and opportunities of an International Book and Claim system for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) accounting. The report, completed by independent advisory firm,
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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Castlerock Biofuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Castlerock Biofuels, in collaboration with Ensyn, holds exclusive US rights to RTP® fast thermal conversion technology. They plan a facility in Maine to produce 20 million gallons annually of Renewable Fuel Oil (FPBO) from woody biomass
May 27, 2025 Read Full Article
When the Spotlight Moves On, Does Carbon Still Matter? Looking at Big News from Pyran, Carbon Clean, HutanBio
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) We’ve rarely had a week in the bioeconomy where so much worthy advancement on carbon-smart technology won so less applause. Pyran announced that an independent cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment for its 1,5-pentanediol, confirms that Pyran’s bio-based PDO
May 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Kondayama Biofuels Investment Team Ethanol Cook Stove Training in Allen Town
by Moses Moseray (Kondayama Biofuels Investment Team) In collaboration with Empower Sierra Leone Foundation, We trained and distributed 50 ethanol cookstoves to women in the Allen Town Community, Freetown Sierra Leone. Moses Moseray with ethanol cook stoves and bottles of ethanol fuel
May 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Wallem Group Sets out Best Practice Guidance for Marine Biofuels
(Wallem Group) Wallem Group, a leading global maritime partner, has published a new whitepaper to ensure ships, ships systems and crews are fully prepared to load, store and use biofuels in everyday vessel operations. ‘Marine Biofuels: Adoption, use and best practice’ recognises the
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Energy Asia: Delivering Asia’s Energy Transition --- June 16-18, 2025 --- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Energy Asia is a premier thought leadership and business advocacy forum, championing Asia’s pivotal role in the global energy transition. As the “Voice of Asia”, the conference will bring together policymakers, industry captains and energy professionals to drive practical, collaborative,
May 26, 2025 Read Full Article
SAF APAC Summit 2025 (#SAFAPAC25) --- July 16-17, 2025 --- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
The SAF APAC Summit 2025 (#SAFAPAC25), set to be held in Melbourne, Australia, is poised to be APAC's leading event for advancing sustainable aviation fuels. This summit will cover the entire SAF value chain and address the unique dynamics across the
May 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Global Cassava Sustainability Forum 2025 --- June 16-18, 2025 --- Bangkok, Thailand
This event represents a cornerstone of our “Global Network on Sustainable Bioeconomy in Agri-Business: Cassava Value Chain as a Successful Model” project. The forum aims to drive meaningful transformation across the global cassava industry through targeted knowledge exchange, innovation sharing,
May 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Gasum and Wilhelmsen Ship Management Agree FuelEU Maritime Compliance Surplus Trade through Hecla’s FuelEU Maritime Exchange
(Hecla-em) --Hecla’s FuelEU Maritime Exchange (FME) has facilitated the completion of a first of its kind deal to trade a compliance balance token through a third-party platform. --Hecla’s FME makes it easy for shipping companies turn compliance surplus into a tradeable
May 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Companies Behind Dairy Industry’s First Methane Targets Show Early Success
by Jim Giles (Trellis) ... Danone is also partnering with Sistema, a company that has developed a modular biodigestor that smaller farms can use to process manure into fertilizer and biogas. READ MORE Related articles Sistema.bio Signs MoU with Danone to Deploy 6,500
May 26, 2025 Read Full Article
EU Parliament Backs Exempting 90% of Companies from Carbon Border Levy
by Kate Abnett (Reuters) The European Parliament backed changes on Thursday to the European Union's carbon border tariff that would exempt from the scheme companies that import less than 50 metric tons per year of relevant goods. The proposed changes exclude more
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Renewable Materials Conference 2025: Nominees for the Innovation Award & Final Programme Unveiled
(nova-Institute) Latest update on the world's largest conference on innovative and renewable chemicals and materials, fossil-free plastics and related policies from 22-24 September 2025 in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany) -- The Renewable Materials Conference (RMC), organised by the nova-Institute, will present leading solutions and
May 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Draft Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2 Explained: Environmental Attribute Certificates Public Comment DEADLINE June 1, 2025
(Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)) This blog outlines how the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) defines environmental attribute certificates (EACs), which includes carbon credits, and how the revised draft of the Corporate Net-Zero Standard proposes they are used. SBTi has released the
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Trump Could Clamp Down on EVs Even More with New Fuel Economy Rules
by Rob Stumpf (Inside EVs) Trump is targeting EVs in new fuel economy rules. ... Now, Trump's U.S. Transportation Department seems to be going after fuel economy rules that were used by the Biden administration as a key driver of zero-emission cars. Sounds
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Michelle Miano
“I think it’s even more important now that New Mexico pursues actions that it can take on its own without the help of the federal government — the clean fuel standard is a prime example of that. This is a
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NMED Seeks Approval to Enact Clean Fuels Rule by End of the Year Public Comment DEADLINE TBD
by Danielle Prokop (Source NM/Yahoo! News) New Mexico put forward draft rules for its clean fuels program, and officials hope hearings will begin later this year. -- ... Last week, the New Mexico Environment Department proposed the Clean Transportation Fuel Program to the
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Sarawak Eyes Biofuel Revenue from Palm Oil Waste through Legal Reforms
by Lim How Pim (Borneo Post) The Sarawak government is currently reviewing existing legal provisions in a bid to put palm oil waste to better use, with the aim of promoting downstream activities and increasing revenue for the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan
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Budzinski Continues Biofuel Leadership as Newly Appointed Co-Chair of Congressional Biofuels Caucus
(Office of Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL 13th)) Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced she will be serving as a new Co-Chair of the Congressional Biofuels Caucus. The Congressional Biofuels Caucus is made up of a bipartisan group of lawmakers dedicated to advancing policies
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Envigas and Skellefteå Kraft Eye Large-Scale Biocarbon and Pyrolysis Oil Production
(Bioenergy International) In Sweden, biocarbon and pyrolysis oil producer Envigas AB, and compatriot municipal energy utility Skellefteå Kraft AB have announced plans to jointly explore the feasibility of establishing a large-scale production facility for biocarbon and pyrolysis oil in Hedensbyn, Skellefteå. According
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Researchers in Hydrogen Engineering and Composite Materials Appointed as Part of Wrexham University’s Enterprise Engineering and Optics Centre Project
(Wrexham University) Two researchers in Hydrogen Engineering and Composite Materials have been appointed at Wrexham University, as part of the institution’s pioneering Enterprise Engineering and Optics Centre (EEOC) project. Barry Johnston has joined Wrexham University as Research Associate in Hydrogen Engineering, while Dr.
May 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Magnon, Power2X and ErasmoPower2X to Explore Development of e-Methanol at Magnon’s Industrial Complex in Puertollano
(Ence Group) • Renewable fuels: The project aims to produce 200,000 tonnes of e-methanol per year. Carbon capture: The project will capture an estimated 380,000 tonnes of biogenic CO₂ from the Magnon plant per year. An integrated value chain at the Puertollano valley: Green hydrogen
May 26, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to a Public Call for Investments in Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and Low-Carbon Shipping Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation summarizes the key information presented by Artur Yabe Milanez regarding the BNDES’s Public Call for investments in sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and low-carbon shipping fuels. The initiative, launched in August 2024 with an initial
May 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Renewable Race Fuel: Powering Progress at 225mph
(Shell) For the third year, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES is lowering emissions by 60% as the first US-based motorsports series to power racing with Shell’s 100% renewable race fuel.* -- Back-to-Back Wins in 2024 -- It was truly a historic moment as one of
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What Is Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and How Does It Fit into the Renewable Energy Supply Chain?
By Timothy Worledge (Fastmarkets) Fastmarkets is due to launch a new European based sustainable aviation fuel price, but what is the significance of this renewable energy? -- Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is a renewable fuel that can replace jet fuel – derived from
May 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Exolum Invests €50 Million in Improving Infrastructure for Aviation Fuel at Barcelona-El Prat Airport
(Biofuels International) Exolum has renewed the concession for the provision of aviation fuel storage and distribution services at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona - El Prat Airport, as the successful bidder of the tender process called by AENA. This agreement, which will remain in
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Biodiesel’s Evolution in a Changing Renewable Fuels Market
(Biofuels International) ... The increased focus on HVO and SAF has put pressure on biodiesel producers as they compete for the same feedstocks. In certain regions, however, biodiesel has maintained a stronghold. In Brazil, for example, biodiesel is a very strong market.
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FedEx Takes Delivery of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from Neste at LAX
(FedEx) One-year, over three-million-blended gallon deal marks the first major U.S. SAF deployment by FedEx, building upon years of successful fuel efficiency improvements in its air operations. -- FedEx (NYSE: FDX) today announced an agreement with Neste, the world’s leading producer of
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Hapag-Lloyd Achieves Bio-Methane Milestones Under ZEMBA Initiative
(Bunker Market) Hapag-Lloyd, World’s leading shipping liner company, has reached significant milestones in its efforts to decarbonize the shipping industry under the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) initiative. The company successfully completed its bio-methane bunkering operations, marking a major step toward the
May 24, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to ICF’s SAF and Carbon Outlook
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ICF forecasts LCFS prices potentially hitting ~$100/ton by early 2026, trending toward $150 by 2032. They anticipate D3 RIN prices recovering, pushing above $3/RIN in 2026 once the 2023 Set Rule lapses. Policy issues include Treasury’s
May 24, 2025 Read Full Article
EU Greenlights Nearly €1 Billion for Green Hydrogen Projects
by Aiden Green) (CarbonCredits.com) The European Union (EU) has approved €992 million in funding for 15 renewable hydrogen projects in 5 countries across the European Economic Area. This investment, under the EU Innovation Fund, is a key part of Europe’s clean
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
HD Hyundai Mipo Leads the Ammonia-Propelled Ship Market
(HD Hyundai Mipo) Agreement to apply ammonia propulsion engine to 4 multipurpose liquefied gas carriers -- Leading the next-generation eco-friendly shipbuilding market, including the start of construction of LCO2 carriers HD Hyundai Mipo (CEO Hyung-Kwan Kim), an affiliate of HD Korea Shipbuilding &
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Singapore: Equatorial Conducts Its First Bio-blended LSMGO Bunker Fuel Delivery of 2025
(Manifold Times) Several key challenges including product sourcing, sustainability certification, product handling, and logistics & planning had to be addressed to execute the complex operation, notes COO of Equatorial. -- Singapore bunker supplier Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services Pte Ltd (Equatorial) in
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
First Methanol Bunkering in the Port of Amsterdam
(Port of Amsterdam) Last week, the first ship-to-ship methanol bunkering took place in the port of Amsterdam. At the TMA Logistics terminal in the Amerikahaven, the offshore installation vessel Boreas from Van Oord was supplied with 500 tonnes of green methanol,
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Brazil Bets on Macaúba Palm to Make Renewable Diesel and Aviation Biofuel
by Sean Mowbray (Mongabay) Macaúba, a palm tree found across the Americas, is tipped as a new biofuel feedstock to decarbonize transport and aviation. The macaúba palm produces an oil when highly refined that can be made into renewable diesel and
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
NORDEN Collaborates with Microsoft to Lower Its Maritime Supply Chain Emissions
(Norden) Danish shipping company NORDEN is working on a pilot project with Microsoft to help reduce its maritime supply chain emissions by utilising NORDEN's biofuel voyage and Book and Claim solution, we're helping Microsoft reducing their maritime emissions. “We are pleased to
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Finnlines Launches Green Service Powered by Electricity and Biofuels
by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak (Offshore Energy) Finnish shipping company Finnlines has decided to launch a low-emission sea transportation service, which combines sustainability with efficient carriage of freight. -- As part of the new Green Lane service, there will be two options for new
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
TMD Energy Diversifies into Waste Oil-to-Biodiesel Business
by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak (Offshore Energy) Malaysia- and Singapore-based marine fuel bunkering services provider TMD Energy Limited (TMDEL) has decided to expand strategically into oil waste collection, enhancing its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments. The company, which specializes in integrated bunkering
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Argus Road Fuels Europe Conference --- November 18-20, 2025 --- Munich, Germany
Fuelling collaboration and business partnerships to achieve carbon targets across Europe's roads -- Join Europe’s leading road fuels event to explore diverse pathways to decarbonisation and solutions for reducing vehicle emissions, examining all fuel alternatives for Europe's road sector. From traditional options
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Tech Hub LIVE --- July 21-23, 2025 --- Des Moines, Iowa
Celebrating 5 years, Tech Hub LIVE offers an innovative, forward-looking experience with an expansive range of features encompassing all segments of data-driven agriculture and attracts the largest gathering of ag retailers, distributors, consultants, manufacturers, and other stakeholders in the ag supply chain,
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Nigeria Secures $300m Biofuel Refinery Investment – Alabi
By Tracy Moses (Point Blank News) Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Davidorlah Farms, Mr. Oluwasegun Alabi, has revealed that a U.S.-based company is set to inject $300 million into Nigeria for the establishment of a biofuel refinery. Mr. Alabi shared this development
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
On This Day: Rothamsted Research Studying Willows for Biofuels
by Joe Benham (The Herts Advertiser) On this day in 2014, researchers in Harpenden were studying willow trees for their potential as an "energy crop" to replace fossil fuels. Known for their resilience against strong winds, willows were being examined for their
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Community-Based Biofuels Offer ‘Sensible’ Alternative to Palm Oil for Indonesia, Analysis Shows
by Hans Nicholas Jong (Mongabay) Indonesia’s current biofuel strategy relies heavily on expanding oil palm plantations to meet its B40 and upcoming B50 biodiesel mandates, which could cause up to $4.72 billion in environmental and social damage. A proposed alternative scenario by
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Ethanol Lobbyist Helped Far-Right MEP Write Question to Commission on Fuels
by Mari Eccles and Max Griera (Politico) Jana Nagyová, of Patriots for Europe, says she did “absolutely nothing improper.” -- A far-right MEP’s question to the European Commission was partly drawn up by a lobbyist — which was discovered because no one
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Argus Launches US Biodiesel on Its AOM Price Discovery Platform
(Argus Media/PR Newswire) Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has extended its Argus Open Markets (AOM) real-time electronic price discovery platform to biodiesel in New York Harbor. A trade was initiated on the opening day of operation, 30 April, the
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Decal Will Install a Loading Arm at Its Barcelona Terminal to Store Biofuel. Public Comment DEADLINE around June 9
(el Mercantil (Google Translation)) The company has requested an extension of its concession to extend the new structure to berth 32E of the Muelle de la Energia -- The petrochemical terminal operator Decal has requested an extension of its concession at
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Here’s to the Crazy Ones: Looking at Jobs, Buffett and the Bioeconomy through a New Lens
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... But beneath the headlines and market cycles, some systems persist. Not because they are favored—but because they are structured to survive. They align along four vectors: structure, signal, friction, and entropy. They walk alone, yet the
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to the National Ag-based Biomanufacturing Incentive
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) NCGA (National Corn Growers Association) supports the National Ag-based Biomanufacturing Incentive to boost domestic manufacturing by converting renewable U.S. feedstock into high-value non-fuel/non-food products. It proposes tax credits (30% ITC or $0.10/lb PTC) to enhance investment
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Tokyo Opens Subsidy Program for Biofuel Vehicles and Vessels
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Japan, the metropolitan government of Tokyo began accepting applications for a subsidy program covering up to ¥80 million per project to support the commercialization of vehicles and ships using low-carbon biofuels, with a total of
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Avantium on a Roll: It’s PEF’s Big Year, Were the Visionaries Right, the Nay-Sayers Wrong?
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Avantium has just completed its first commercial FDCA plant after nearly two decades of development, last October, and start-up is underway. ... It’s also shouldering €189 million in CAPEX, high burn, and an urgent need for scale, validation,
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
European Biomethane Week 2025 --- October 13-15, 2025 --- Brussels, Belgium
The third edition of the European Biomethane Week will host a variety of activities in Brussels. The flagship event of the week will be organised in Brussels on the 14-15 October and includes: A masterclass organised by the European Renewable Gas
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Renewable Materials Conference 2025 --- September 22-24, 2025 --- Siegburg near Bonn/Cologne, Germany and ONLINE
The Future Sustainable Chemical and Materials Industry will be Based Entirely on Biomass, CO₂ and Recycling -- Latest update on the world’s largest conference on innovative and renewable chemicals and materials, fossil-free plastics and related policies! The Renewable Materials Conference (RMC), organised
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
World Climate Industry Expo 2025 --- August 27-29, 2025 --- Busan, South Korea
The event is a global EXPO combining conferences and exhibitions, focusing on climate and energy. It will coincide with APEC Energy, CEM16, and MI-10 Ministerial Meetings, and high-level government officials are expected to attend. READ MORE
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
IEA Workshop on Sustainable Fuels Highlights Need for Global Ambition to Support Uptake
(International Energy Agency (IEA)) The IEA recently convened a workshop on sustainable fuels, bringing together more than 80 experts from governments, industry, international organizations and civil society to discuss how to support their adoption around the world. The event on 29 April,
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Molecule Forum South America --- November 10-11, 2025 --- Rio, Brazil
SAVE THE DATE Molecule Forum brings together leaders from sustainable fuels, chemicals and materials industries to discuss the barriers that are preventing cross-sector and international energy deals and market acceleration. Morning presentations explore specific barriers and offer tangible solutions and recommendations.
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Molecule Forum Asia --- August 27, 2025 --- Busan, South Korea
Molecule Forum brings together leaders from sustainable fuels, chemicals and materials industries to discuss the barriers that are preventing cross-sector and international energy deals and market acceleration. Morning presentations explore specific barriers and offer tangible solutions and recommendations. Afternoon roundtables invite
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Molecule Forum Europe --- June 12-13, 2025 --- Bruxelles, Belgium
Molecule Forum brings together leaders from sustainable fuels, chemicals and materials industries to discuss the barriers that are preventing cross-sector and international energy deals and market acceleration. Morning presentations explore specific barriers and offer tangible solutions and recommendations. Afternoon roundtables invite
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
SAF Production Surges in US Despite Uncertainty
by Fayaz Hussain (SAF Investor) When the US President Donald Trump took office earlier this year, many in the renewables space (including SAF) held their breath. His early announcements about pausing the funding announced through the Inflation Reduction Act – especially
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
CALL FOR POSTERS Recent Advances in Fermentation Technology (RAFT® 16) --- November 9-12, 2025 --- Myrtle Beach, SC DEADLINE August 26, 2025
This year, we continue our tradition of providing a unique forum for fermentation professionals from established multi-national organizations, early-stage biotech companies, and academia to learn about exciting new developments through the scientific sessions. RAFT® is not just a one-way stream
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Recent Advances in Fermentation Technology (RAFT® 16) --- November 9-12, 2025 --- Myrtle Beach, SC
This year, we continue our tradition of providing a unique forum for fermentation professionals from established multi-national organizations, early-stage biotech companies, and academia to learn about exciting new developments through the scientific sessions. RAFT® is not just a one-way stream
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology Annual Meeting and Exhibition --- July 27-30, 2025 --- San Francisco, CA
A one-of-a-kind opportunity for scientists to network and share ideas in the field of industrial microbiology and biotechnology. The SIMB Annual Meeting program consists of nearly 30 symposia, special sessions, and poster sessions covering advances in biocatalysis, cell culture and fermentation,
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
2025 Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency EXPO and Policy Forum --- July 24, 2025 --- Washington, DC and ONLINE (FREE) Recorded Presentations Available
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the House and Senate Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (REEE) Caucuses invite you to join us for the 28th Annual Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency EXPO and Policy Forum (EXPO 2025). Top-level speakers will showcase technologies and
May 22, 2025 Read Full Article
CAAFI Webinar Series: Air Quality & Non-CO2 Benefits of SAF --- June 4, 2025 --- ONLINE
The growing environmental impact of aviation poses an existential challenge for the sector, especially since other sectors have clear paths to decarbonize. Emissions from aircraft impact human health, climate, and local air quality. SAF has been shown to deliver reductions
May 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Revolutionizing Carbon Removal: The Power of Digital Monitoring Reporting and Verification Systems --- June 5, 2025 --- ONLINE
Join EcoEngineers, Cowboy Clean Fuels, and Mangrove Systems for an inside look at how digital Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (dMRV) is reshaping the future of carbon removal projects. This webinar will explore best practices for planning and deploying dMRV systems
May 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Extracting Value from Existing RNG Assets --- June 19, 2025 --- ONLINE
In the current challenging market environment, it's crucial to maximize the value of your investments. Join industry experts from EcoEngineers and Cavanagh Solutions for a webinar that explores strategies to optimize the performance and revenue of existing Renewable Natural Gas
May 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Trade, Biofuel Policies Continue to Influence Crop Markets
by D'Arce McMillan (Western Producer) ... The oilseed complex, including canola, was supported when U.S. president Donald Trump said May 12 that the United States and China had agreed to a 90-day partial truce in their trade war, slashing the punishing tit-for-tat
May 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Fuel Memorial Day Weekend Road Trips with American-Made Ethanol
by Robert White (Renewable Fuels Association) On Monday, our nation will remember the many men and women whose ultimate sacrifice guaranteed our nation’s freedom and independence. These are values Americans hold dear, and many of us have lost a loved one
May 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Leading Companies Launch American Alliance for Biomanufacturing (AAB) to Bolster U.S. Industrial Leadership
(American Alliance for Biomanufacturing/CISION) New coalition aims to accelerate U.S. capabilities in scalable, secure biomanufacturing -- Today (May 21, 2025) marks the official launch of the American Alliance for Biomanufacturing (AAB), a new coalition of industry leaders committed to advancing U.S. leadership
May 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Hong Kong Interested in American-Made SAF
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) Minnesota Soybean Growers executive director Joe Smentek recently traveled to Hong Kong as part of a USDA trade mission and says there were discussions about the carbon scores of SAF feedstocks. “Hong Kong is really interested
May 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Trump and Republicans Are Targeting Blue States’ Climate Policies: Thursday’s Senate Vote to Block California’s Ban on Sales of Gas Cars Is the Latest GOP Effort to Stop State Climate Policies.
by Maxine Joselow (Washington Post) The Senate voted Thursday to block California from enforcing a rule that would ban sales of new gasoline-powered cars in the state by 2035, a move that could have far-reaching implications for auto sales in a
May 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Episode 41 – The State of the Bioeconomy with Jim Lane and Sara Lee
by Cameron Begley (Tech Transfer Talk) In this episode I had the great pleasure of catching up on the global bioeconomy with Jim Lane, a global champion of the biobased economy with his daily publication The Digest and semi-annual ABLC events. Over the past 12 months,
May 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Unilever Alimentos and CJ Selecta Announce Investment of 5.5 Million Euros in Regenerative Agriculture Program in Soy Planting
(Unilever Allimentos adn CJ Selecta) Entitled Renova Terra and with the goal of implementing regenerative agriculture practices in 45 thousand hectares by 2030, the project seeks to transform agricultural practices in soy production in the Cerrado, strengthen sustainable chains and
May 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Episode 46 – My Favourite Martin: Wright’s Law, Scaling up and Why Hydrogen Won’t Decarbonise Energy Products with Paul Martin
by Cameron Begley (Tech Transfer Talk) In this extended episode we had our first three-peat, with Paul Martin from Spitfire Research rejoining the podcast. When he first joined us in February and April of 2023, we had a terrific discussion on the diseconomies of scale,
May 22, 2025 Read Full Article
GLOBAL: NYK Group Company Launches Antioxidant for Marine Biodiesel
by Rhys Berry (Bunkerspot) Nippon Yuka Kogyo Co. (Nippon Yuka), an NYK Goup company, is launching what it says is Japan’s first antioxidant specially developed for marine biodiesel. The new product, BoxiGuard, will be available from 10 August, NYK Group said in
May 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Turning Sewage Water into Biofuel, Nutrients? Nagaland University Shows the Way
(India Today) Researchers at Nagaland University have recently developed a nature-inspired technology to turn wastewater into a source of biofuel, nutrients, and clean water. Nagaland University develops eco-friendly tech to recover resources from wastewater Nature-inspired methods turn wastewater into biofuel, nutrients, and clean
May 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Maryland Department of Environment Alternative Fuels and Technologies Working Group - Sessions 1 and 2
(Maryland Department of Environment) The goal of this working group is to discuss the role of biofuels, carbon capture, fuel cells, hydrogen, and other technologies in MDE’s building decarbonization policies. This first working group session will provide an overview of
May 21, 2025 Read Full Article
EPA Proposes to Grant Arizona Authority over Class VI Injection Wells Public Comment DEADLINE July 3, 2025
by Violet George (Carbon Herald) EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has announced a proposal to approve Arizona ’s request for regulatory control over all underground injection wells, including Class VI wells. The announcement was made alongside US Representatives Andy Biggs, Juan Ciscomani, and
May 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Kuehne+Nagel Launches Air Freight Carrier Engagement Sustainability Programme
(Kuehne+Nagel) Kuehne+Nagel signs individual Memoranda of Understanding with fourteen global airlines; Agreement to collaborate on sustainability initiatives, including use of sustainable aviation fuel -- To lead the way to a more sustainable future, Kuehne+Nagel announces the launch of its carrier engagement sustainability programme.
May 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Wheels Up Launches New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Program
(Business Airport International) Wheels Up Experience has launched a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) program. Now, Wheels Up charter customers who opt into this initiative are able to seamlessly book a private jet or group charter flight and contribute towards decarbonizing aviation
May 21, 2025 Read Full Article
proBIOGAS #International – Biogas Engineering and Operating Training with Plant Visits --- September 9-18, 2025 --- Stuttgart, Germany
8-day In-depth Course. 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
May 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Overland Aviation & Avfuel Introduce SAF to Midwest Ahead of EBACE
(Avfuel) Luxury North Dakota FBO, Overland Aviation (KXWA)—together with leading independent fuel supplier, Avfuel Corporation—proudly announces it accepted a delivery of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on May 12, expanding accessibility of the fuel in a new region within the United States. The
May 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Titan Helps Operators to Comply with EU SAF Mandates
by Yves Le Marquand (Corporate Jet Investor) Titan Aviation Fuels International is offering business aviation operators support in complying with the ReFuelEU mandate. -- The mandate, which was introduced in January 2025, requires operators that fly more than 500 flights annually to
May 21, 2025 Read Full Article
100 Million Lost for the Public and Workers: Enerkem on the Verge of Bankruptcy
by Hugo Joncas (La Presse) After Northvolt and Lion Electric, the Legault government will also lose the tens of millions it invested in Enerkem: the Montreal company has just filed for bankruptcy protection. It will likely end up in the hands
May 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Ethanol Blog: Chevron to Lay Off 70 Employees at Ames, Iowa,-Based Renewable Energy Plant
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) Chevron Inc. plans to lay off 70 employees from its Renewable Energy Group biofuel production plant in Ames, Iowa, effective on June 18, 2025, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act warning from
May 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Trump Admin Seeks Input on Overhauling Pipeline Standards Public Comment DEADLINE July 21, 2025
by Carlos Anchondo (Politico Pro Energywire) The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration wants comments on regulating repairs of lines carrying gas and hazardous liquids. -- U.S. pipeline regulators are kick-starting an overhaul of repair requirements for natural gas and carbon dioxide
May 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Senate Will Try to Block California Vehicle Standards that Would Phase out Gas-Powered Cars
by Mary Clare Jalonick and Matthew Daly (Associated Press) The U.S. Senate will move this week to block California from enforcing a series of vehicle emissions standards that are tougher than the federal government’s, including first-in-the-nation rules phasing out the sale
May 21, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Aemetis
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Aemetis focuses on renewable natural gas (RNG) and low carbon fuels in California. Their Biogas project includes 12 in-service dairy digesters, a 36-mile pipeline, and an in-service RNG facility connected to PG&E. A fueling station is
May 21, 2025 Read Full Article
University of São Paulo (USP) Tests First Renewable Hydrogen Plant Based on Ethanol
(Agência FAPESP*) The University of São Paulo (USP) is testing the world’s first experimental station dedicated to the production of renewable hydrogen from ethanol. The project, carried out by the Research Center for Greenhouse Gas Innovation (RCGI), represents a milestone
May 20, 2025 Read Full Article
ADM Closing Soybean Processing Plant in Kershaw, South Carolina
by Karl Plume (Reuters) Grains merchant Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM.N) will permanently close its soybean processing plant in Kershaw, South Carolina, later this spring as part of a cost-cutting and consolidation push announced earlier this year, the company confirmed to Reuters on Monday. ADM has been cutting
May 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Advanced Biomethane Production from Intermediate and Cover Crops — Presentation of the Analytical Note --- May 23, 2025 --- ONLINE
Online event aimed at presenting the team’s research – the Analytical Note “Advanced Biomethane Production from Intermediate and Cover Crops”. We believe that this analytical note will contribute to the development of biomethane in Ukraine and will detail the process
May 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Biomethane in Ukraine: Opportunities and Development --- June 12, 2025 --- Kyiv, Ukraine and ONLINE
A large-scale offline and online event with the participation of international and Ukrainian experts. The conference aims to raise awareness of the potential of biomethane in Ukraine’s energy mix. The event will focus on the policy and regulatory frameworks supporting biomethane
May 20, 2025 Read Full Article
First-ever National Forest Biomass Risk Assessment Receives Interim Approval
(U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities) National forests practice responsible forest management, legally source wood and show minimal risk in sustainable biomass sourcing. -- The first-ever Regional Risk Assessment (RRA) for National Forest System lands under the Sustainable Biomass Program (SBP) has been completed
May 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Engines Work: Powering Progress at the National Mall
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) ... Organized by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, the biennial event brings an impressive display of equipment right to the doorstep of federal policymakers. The Engine Technology Forum’s exhibit highlighted our Engines Work campaign, emphasizing how and why advanced
May 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Onboard Carbon Capture Most Effective with Biofuels, Langh Tech Tells Greek Owners
by Georgios Georgiou (Riviera) The greatest potential for onboard carbon capture (OCC) lies in its integration with biofuels, according to Langh Tech, the Finnish green tech company developing its own OCC system -- Part of the Langh Group – which is also active
May 20, 2025 Read Full Article
With India Nearing 20% Target of Ethanol Blending, Bio-CNG Adoption Needs Stronger Push: S&P Global
(ANI/The Tribune) With India making steady progress in bioethanol production and closer to meet the target of 20 per cent ethanol blending with petrol, the country needs to push the adoption of Bio-CNG says a recent report by S&P Global. The
May 20, 2025 Read Full Article
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