(Global e-Fuels) KLM Cityhopper operated a flight between Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and Hamburg, Germany, using a 5% synthetic kerosene fuel blend – the first passenger flight in Germany to do so. The e-Sustainable Aviation Fuel (e-SAF) was produced by INERATEC, blended with
Baker Hughes’ Fuel Flexible NovaLT™ 16 Gas Turbine Certified by RINA for Marine Propulsion
(Baker Hughes) Marine-validated NovaLT™ 16 gas turbine certified to operate on natural gas and up to 100% hydrogen; RINA Type Approval announced during Posidonia event in Athens, Greece RINA, the inspection, certification and consulting engineering multinational and Baker Hughes, an energy technology company,
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Senate Hearing Addresses E15 Legislation, 45Z Guidance
(Ethanol Producer Magazine) U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins reiterated support for E15 and confirmed that release of USDA feedstock guidance related to the 45Z clean fuel production credit is imminent during a June 10 hearing held by the Senate Agriculture Committee. During
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
From Corn Fields to Cargo Ships, Ethanol Gains Early Traction as Marine Fuel
by Jeslyn Lerh (Reuters) Some major shippers start eyeing ethanol in future fuels mix; Abundant supply, relatively low prices can support adoption; Compatible with existing methanol-capable ship engines Shippers including Maersk and mining giant Vale are turning to ethanol as a marine fuel to
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Project SAVER CleanBlue: Seaspan and Hapag-Lloyd Complete First Methanol Retrofit
(Seaspan) Seaspan Corporation (Seaspan), a global leader in maritime asset ownership and management, and Hapag-Lloyd, a leading container liner, today announced the successful completion of the first of the five vessel conversions under their methanol retrofit program with the delivery of
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
New Research Enables Methanol Use in Dual Fuel Marine Engines
(Oak Ridge National Laboratory) A dual-fuel combustion strategy developed in a Caterpillar marine engine at DOE’s National Transportation Research Center at ORNL shows methanol can efficiently power inland and coastal vessels. -- A dual fuel combustion system developed by Oak Ridge National
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
ENGIE and European Energy Start Cooperation on Large-Scale Renewable Hydrogen Development in Denmark
(European Energy) – The project developed in Aabenraa Municipality, Denmark, will include up to 150 MW of electrolysis capacity, targeting operations around 2030. – It is intended to support renewable hydrogen demand in Germany and connect to the future Danish-German Hydrogen Backbone. –
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Lithuania Opens First Green Hydrogen Station
(Global e-Fuels) The Port of Klaipėda has opened Lithuania’s first green hydrogen and refuelling facility. The new station will supply green hydrogen for passenger vehicles, heavy-duty transport, ships and port operations. Development of the green hydrogen project started in 2023, with construction
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
CCSA Calls on European Commission and British Government to Clarify EU-UK ETS Timeframes
(Global e-Fuels) The Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA) has issued a letter, along with 50 industry stakeholders, to urge the European Union and UK to provide greater clarity on timeline and key milestones for linking their Emissions Trading Systems (ETS). The
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
European eSAF Coalition — Arcadia eFuels, INERATEC, Norsk e‑Fuel, SkyNRG, ZAFFRA
(SkyNRG/ChemXplore) • The Coalition asks EU institutions, national governments and NATO partners to make eSAF a strategic priority for energy security, competitiveness and defence readiness. It sets four priorities: recognise domestic sustainable fuel production as strategic, create bankable demand signals, bridge the
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
AM Green Signs Preliminary Agreement to Build a Million-Tonne Green Ammonia Project in Southern India
by Rachel Parkes (Hydrogen Insight) Developer is already building similar sized project in Kakinada on east coast -- Indian green hydrogen developer AM Green has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a port in India’s far south to build a one-million-tonnes-per-year
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Indian Firm to Export Green Methanol for Bunkering in Sri Lanka
by Konica Bhatt (Engine) Agastya Green Fuels has planned a 1 million mt/year e-methanol production and export facility at Mulapeta Port in Andhra Pradesh, India. The project is expected to be developed over the next six years, Agastya Group chief executive Shashi
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
New Consortium to Advance e-Fuel Green Corridor between Brazil and Belgium
(Global Maritime Forum) A new consortium facilitated by the Global Maritime Forum and RMI will work to establish a green shipping corridor between the Port of Açu in Brazil and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium. In addition to the port teams
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Delivery of ANTWERPEN Marks the Beginning of a New Fuel Era in the Maritime Industry
(Exmar) With the delivery of the Midsize Gas Carrier ANTWERPEN EXMAR is proud to say that this marks a very important milestone in low-carbon shipping. ANTWERPEN is the world’s first oceangoing vessel capable of transporting ammonia as well as using it
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
World's First Order! Jiangnan Shipyard Delivers 93,000 Cubic Meter Liquid Ammonia Transport Vessel.
by Ye Wei (Xinmin Evening News/Shangguan News (Google translation)) To create the preferred vessel type for long-haul global green ammonia transportation. -- On June 10, the "IVY COVE", a 93,000-cubic-meter ultra-large liquid ammonia carrier built by Jiangnan Shipyard for Singapore's EPS shipowner,
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
E15 Ethanol Fuel Blocked Despite Lack of Scientific Justification
(Legis1) A decades-old regulatory quirk is forcing Congress and the White House into an uncomfortable alliance and a fight with the oil refining industry over whether a corn-derived fuel blend can be sold at gas stations year-round. A Congressional Research Service
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Bayer Hopes to Speed up Biofuel Feedstock Plan Amid Iran War Energy Crunch
by May Angel (Reuters) Bayer (BAYGn.DE), opens new tab is hoping to speed up a plan to facilitate North American production of biofuel feedstocks like camelina in the wake of the Iran war, the drug-making and crop science giant said on Wednesday
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Railroads Prepare for Rising Ethanol Demand as Clean-Fuel Incentives Reshape US Production
by Andrew Joseph (Farms.com) ... Ethanol production plants are evaluating carbon-intensity reductions, feedstock strategies, and logistics changes that will influence how the ethanol fuel moves from the Midwest to coastal and export markets. Ethanol has long been one of the most rail-dependent
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Rewriting the RFS Playbook: The Impact of Final RVOs on Projected Biomass-Based Diesel Production and Imports for 2026-2027
by Todd Hubbs and Scott Irwin (Oklahoma State University/University of Illinois/farmdoc daily) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final “Set 2” rule establishing Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2026 and 2027 at the end
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
AirPlant™ One Opens in Moses Lake: America's First Commercial E-Jet® Fuel Plant Begins Operations
(Twelve/PR Newswire) Alaska Airlines and Microsoft join Twelve to mark commercial operation of AirPlant One — the first plant in the United States to produce E-Jet fuel from CO2, renewable electricity, and water at scale. Twelve, a next-gen industrial company on a
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Rolls-Royce Just Pushed a Jet Engine to Full Take-Off Power on Nothing but Hydrogen, Something Never Done Before on an Engine This Size, and the Combustion Engine’s Death Sentence Suddenly Looks Shaky
by Luis Reyes (AutoNotion) ... Then Rolls-Royce and easyJet set some hydrogen on fire inside a jet engine at NASA’s Stennis Space Center, pushed the throttle to full take-off power, and handed combustion something that looks a lot like a stay
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Technip, Airbus, Safran and Tereos Form SAF Production JV
(Airbus) Technip Energies, Airbus, Safran and Tereos entered into an agreement to create Rebound, a joint venture to develop a large-scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production project at the Port of Dunkirk, in Northern France. The project will use the Alcohol-to-Jet (AtJ)
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
FIEE SGR Finances the Construction of Naturmet’s First Three Biomethane Plants in Spain with €60 Million
(FIEE SGR) FIEE SGR, one of Europe’s leading private equity funds specializing in the energy transition, has secured a €60 million financing package to support the construction of Naturmet’s first three biomethane plants in Spain. The financing has been structured with
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
First Advanced FAME Trades on Argus Open Markets Platform
(Argus Media/PR Newswire) Bulgarian producer Astra initiated a deal to buy Advanced Fame 0 fob ARA range from Italian company Adamant on Argus Open Markets (AOM) on 28 May, the first transaction for this grade since its launch on the price-discovery
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to SAF Feedstock Intelligence
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The sustainable aviation fuel industry faces an oligopoly risk as developers fiercely compete for a narrow set of highly visible, financeable feedstocks like used cooking oil. This perceived scarcity is often a visibility problem; uncharacterized alternative
June 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Yesterday’s Heroes: Looking beyond the Valley of Death at Hydrogen, Protein
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Every few years, a technology becomes the hottest act in town. Investors chase it. Journalists write about it. Conference organizers move it to the main stage. Consultants produce forecasts measured in trillions. For a while, it
June 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Japan Proposes Default GHG Emissions Scores for Brazilian Corn Ethanol and Thai Sugarcane and Cassava Ethanol
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) on April 17 released proposed default greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions values for Brazilian corn ethanol, Thai sugarcane ethanol and Thai cassava ethanol, according to a report filed
June 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Report from FEW 2026
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Renewable Fuels Association took the home field advantage at the Fuel Ethanol Workshop this year which was held in their own backyard in St. Louis June 2-4. In this edition of the Ethanol Report podcast, we hear
June 09, 2026 Read Full Article
MIT Energy Initiative Launches Study of Sustainable Fuels for Hard-to-Decarbonize Transportation
by Nancy W. Stauffer (MIT Energy Initiative) MIT experts will examine options for climate-friendly fuels for aviation, international shipping, long-haul trucking, and freight rail. Earlier this year, the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) launched a major study to examine the sustainable fuel options
June 09, 2026 Read Full Article
SAF Production Volumes Still Disappointing
(International Air Transport Association) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released estimates showing that global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production is expected to reach around 2.4 million tonnes in 2026, representing just 0.8% of aviation fuel use, at a cost to
June 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Odisha Advances Green Hydrogen Mobility Plan, Eyes Hydrogen Bus Network
by Bhagyashree Rhatwal (BioEnergy Times) Odisha has taken a major step towards developing a green hydrogen-based public transport system, with the state government reviewing plans to launch hydrogen-powered buses and establish its first green hydrogen ecosystem for urban mobility. A high-level meeting chaired
June 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Panipat Sugar Mill to Set up Haryana’s Largest Ethanol Plant with Rs 200 Crore Investment
(ChiniMandi) Panipat Sugar Mill is set to establish a new ethanol plant with a production capacity of 90,000 litres per day, making it the largest ethanol facility in Haryana. The project is expected to be built at an estimated cost of
June 09, 2026 Read Full Article
UK CAA Opens Applications for Hydrogen Aviation Research Programme
by Tiana May (Airport Industry News) The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has opened applications for a new phase of its Hydrogen Challenge programme, inviting organisations to participate in research and testing for the future use of hydrogen in aviation. The initiative
June 09, 2026 Read Full Article
UW Researcher Highlights Need for Hybrid Approach to Cellulosic Pretreatment
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) A researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has published a paper that demonstrates hybrid combinations of lignocellulosic feedstock pretreatment methods can achieve high glucose yields with reduced energy consumption. The literature review was authored by Nikunj
June 08, 2026 Read Full Article
$15 Million Lawsuit against Summit Carbon Solutions Proceeds toward Trial
by Clark Kauffman (Iowa Capital Dispatch) Three-day bench trial is now scheduled to begin June 15 -- ... In 2024, pipe manufacturer Welspun Tubular filed suit against Summit Carbon Solutions, claiming it had been commissioned by Summit to produce about 785 miles
June 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Rollins Touts Ethanol Exports, E15 during House Ag Committee Hearing
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the U.S. ethanol industry is heading in the right direction. “This year we’re going to have ethanol exports up 20% and corn exports up 22%,” Rollins said. “The world is opening
June 08, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Certification Capacity
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Verification capacity is a binding deployment bottleneck for the bioeconomy. While fuel production scales exponentially, auditor accreditation and registry throughput scale linearly. Fragmented global certification regimes further strain this limited capacity by forcing duplicate audits on
June 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Sunlight-Driven Coproduction of Hydrogen and Valuable Chemicals Achieved with 100% Selectivity Using Dual-Functional Sites
(Science China Press/EurekAlert!) Ultrathin porous CdS nanosheets decorated with Ru single atoms and S vacancies enable record-high performance for ethanol photoreforming -- As the world seeks sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels, converting renewable biomass-derived ethanol into hydrogen and valuable chemicals using sunlight
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
BHP and GCMD Trial Multi-Feedstock B100 Blend in an Existing Supply Chain
(BHP) BHP and the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) have blended biofuels from two distinct feedstocks—used cooking oil and waste animal fats —and introduced the lower-emissions marine fuel into a BHP-chartered bulk carrier as part of a pilot project. The BHP
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Feedstock Security
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) As bioeconomy projects scale, bankability has migrated upstream, making long-term, contracted feedstock supply a mandatory infrastructure requirement. Lenders now strictly require feedstock supply contract tenors to match or exceed the duration of project debt. With feedstock
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Jiangnan Shipyard Unveils New Nuclear Power Program in Greece
(Xinde Maritime) Jiangnan Shipyard makes another move in "nuclear energy shipping": this time it's not just one ship. According to Xinde Maritime Network, on June 2, Jiangnan Shipyard (Group) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, released a new concept
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
AM Green Plans to Build Green Ammonia Plant at Indian Port
(Manifold Times) Initiative also includes development of green ammonia handling, storage and bunkering infrastructure, pilot bunkering operations, safety procedures and training programmes, says VOC Port Authority. VO Chidambaranar (VOC) Port Authority on Friday (29 May) said it has signed a Memorandum of
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Final Investment Decided on the World's First and Largest Offshore LNG Liquefaction Facility in the United States – Contributing to a Stable Energy Supply through Upstream Participation in the LNG Supply Chain.
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (Google translation)) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (President: Jotaro Tamura, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter "the Company") has formally decided to invest in the United States' first floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) project, together with Delfin Midstream, Inc. , the
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
MPA and MSC Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Sustainable and Digital Maritime Development
(Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore) The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration in maritime decarbonisation, digitalisation, innovation, and manpower development. The MOU was signed
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
RFA Congratulates 2026 FEW Award Honorees
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association applauds the four industry leaders who received recognition at the 2026 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo today in St. Louis—all of whom represent RFA member companies. “Every year, the Fuel Ethanol Workshop honors men
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
The US Breaks Down the 'Blending Barrier' for E10 Gasoline, Moving Straight to E15.
(VietnamNet) USA - After surpassing the once-untouchable 10% ethanol limit, the US gasoline market is witnessing a historic leap forward with the explosion of E15. The numbers speak for themselves. For many years, energy policy analysts and U.S. oil and gas officials believed
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
How Energy Is Transferred in Photosynthetic Bacteria
(Riken) A structural analysis reveals how energy harvested from sunlight is moved to where it can power photosynthesis -- RIKEN researchers have found out how light energy harvested by pigments besides chlorophyll is transferred to the molecular site where photosynthesis occurs in
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
From Reducing Oil Imports to Farmer Prosperity: Sh. Hardeep Singh Puri Launches First Flex-Fuel Passenger Vehicle
(India Ministry of Petroleum and Gas) India among countries with lowest fuel price increase despite global crisis: Shri Hardeep Singh Puri -- If 50% of all new two-wheelers and four wheelers sold in India runs on Flex-Fuel, it can generate ₹12,403 crore
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Axens and Green Sky Capital Sign Collaboration for SAF Projection Facility in Egypt
(Axens) Axens announces its collaboration with Green Sky Capital for the development of a 200,000 tonnes per annum (200 KTA) sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) production facility in Egypt, set to become the first SAF production plant in Egypt and across Africa. The
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
FreshLinc and Gasrec Announce Plans for New Open-Access Bio-LNG Station in Spalding
(Garnett Keeler Gasrec) Gasrec and FreshLinc submit planning for the first public biomethane refuelling facility in East Anglia; The high-capacity site is set to launch later in 2026, opening up strategic coverage across Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk; FreshLinc will start transitioning parts
June 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Green Molecules Could Reduce Europe’s Energy Dependence by Half by 2040
(Moeve) According to Moeve’s report “Why does Europe Need Green Molecules?” in collaboration with PwC, green molecules could reduce Europe’s dependence on imported energy from 57% in 2024 to 28% in 2040 Green molecules—such as renewable hydrogen, second-generation biofuels, and biomethane—could replace
June 06, 2026 Read Full Article
AFPM Suing EPA over RFS ‘Set 2 Rule,’ This Administration’s Most Expensive Regulation
(American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers) The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) filed a lawsuit Friday in the DC Circuit court challenging the 2026-2027 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes finalized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in March. EPA’s “Set 2
June 06, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Asset-Class Graduation
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Graduating bioeconomy assets from grants and venture equity to senior commercial debt requires crossing the maturation threshold. This transition relies on three crucial preconditions: a repeatable Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) template, multi-deal lender education across a
June 06, 2026 Read Full Article
The Green Meth, Brown Field, Purple Stain & Amber Slash Bioeconomy Revival: What The Compass Shows Us
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... What do these successes have in common? -- That question led to The Compass. Not a report. Not a forecast. Not a collection of best practices. A field guide. Nineteen years of observation. Thousands of deployment
June 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Strong Market Signals
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Record-high Renewable Volume Obligations in the RFS Set 2, lucrative 45Z Production Tax Credits, continuously growing export demand and surging oil and gas prices highlighting the need for E15: The ethanol industry is in the
June 06, 2026 Read Full Article
North American Food, Ag Groups Call for USMCA Renewal
(Morning Ag Clips) USMCA, which went into effect in July 2020, requires that the three countries meet on July 1, 2026, to review the agreement -- Nearly 160 organizations representing the American, Canadian and Mexican food and agricultural value chains sent
June 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Focus: Wheat, Trash, and Sweet Potatoes: Brazilian Ethanol Is a Smorgasbord of Raw Materials
by Oliver Griffin, Diego Vara and Oliver Griffin (Reuters) Brazil's 'third wave' biofuel innovation expands to wheat, sweet potatoes, and food waste; Sugarcane producers warn of overproduction with sugar prices near six-year lows; New feedstocks offer co-products like animal feed, with investments from
June 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Blog: Brazil's Ethanol Trade Barriers Cost US Producers Billions: USTR Responds with 25% Tariff Threat Public Comments DEADLINE July 1, 2026
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) The U.S. Trade Representative is set to levy a 25% tariff on Brazilian goods including ethanol, in retaliation for what the USTR has determined was an "unreasonable" burden placed on U.S. ethanol imports to Brazil. The
June 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Purdue Agricultural Engineers Harness Microbial Activity for Biofuels Production
by Steve Koppes (Purdue University) Converting aquaculture sludge with a natural microbial process into a viable renewable biofuel presents a mind-numbing chess match of biochemical variables. This process — anaerobic digestion — involves microbes operating in a no-oxygen environment. “Although the anaerobic
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Creative Enzymes Announces Upgrade of Industrial Enzyme Production Platform
(Creative Enzymes) Creative Enzymes, a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) focused on enzyme-related projects, today announced the upgrade of its industrial enzyme production platform. The new platform covers the entire workflow from feasibility assessment and strain development to large-scale
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Ohmium and InSolare Collaborate to Deliver a Multi-application Green Hydrogen Project for NLC India Limited
(Ohmium) Ohmium and InSolare Energy have announced their collaboration on a 4 MW capacity landmark green hydrogen project for NLC India Limited in Neyveli, Tamil Nadu. NLC India Limited is a pioneer in renewable energy development and continues to expand its
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Sunoil and BFT Convert Birjo II to Operate Fully on 100% Biodiesel
(Sunoil) In collaboration with BFT, Sunoil successfully converted the barge Birjo II to run on 100% biodiesel (B100). The conversion of barge to run on B100 marks an important step toward reducing emissions within inland shipping and demonstrates how existing barges
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Infrastructure Capital Entry
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Infrastructure capital is replacing venture funding in the bioeconomy, but only for assets demonstrating operational maturity. This transition requires one to two years of steady-state operations, repeatable asset templates, and investment-grade counterparties. Crucially, merchant exposure completely
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
How Renewable Fuel Producers Can Unlock Lower Emissions and Stronger Economics
by Milica Folić (Topsoe/Biofuels Digest) Topsoe’s integrated hydroprocessing and hydrogen technologies HydroFlex® and H2bridge™ offer fuel producers a pathway to lower emissions, reduced costs and greater feedstock flexibility Securing bankability and strong economics in renewable fuel production projects are of primary importance.
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Terra Mater BV and Hyperfuels LLC Expand Low-Carbon, Ethanol-Free Fuel Options for Marine Markets
(Terra Mater) Ethanol-free gasoline is the fastest growing product in the gasoline market. -- Terra Mater BV and Hyperfuels LLC today (June 2, 2026) announced at the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop a strategic collaboration to expand distribution of Terrox, a low-carbon, ethanol-free
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Saff the Mighty Hoop Jumper: What SkyNRG Teaches Us about Getting Steel in the Ground
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Once upon a time there was a daring and skillful hoop-jumper named Saff. No one could jump hoops like he. He could somersault through flaming hoops, sustainability hoops, carbon-intensity hoops. Children cheered him. Elders admired him.
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Rail Positioned to Support the Next Phase of Ethanol Growth
(The Greenbriar Companies/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Ethanol has long been an anchor commodity for the U.S. freight rail network, connecting production facilities in the Midwest with fuel markets across the country. Today, new federal incentives and emerging technologies are creating additional opportunities
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Gov. Reynolds Signs Bill Supporting Ethanol-Powered Ag Equipment
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill intended to expand the use of ag equipment fueled by higher ethanol blends. “Senate File 2493 eliminates the excise tax on fuels containing more than 85% by volume
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
The 180-Million-Acre Lock: Why U.S. Agriculture Remains Anchored to Corn and Soybeans
by Rhonda Brooks (AgWeb) From canola to hemp, recent history shows new crops only stick when margin and infrastructure line up for years—not seasons. -- ... Can U.S. farmers realistically transition significant acreage out of corn and soybeans? By the end of the
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
California’s Cap-And-Invest Program Gets Controversial Makeover Favoring Energy Companies
by Theodora Stankova (Climate Herald) California regulators have approved a sweeping overhaul of the state’s carbon market program, advancing a plan that supporters say will help contain consumer costs but that critics argue could deliver billions of dollars in benefits to
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Pour Point and Predictive Models for the Viscosity-Temperature Non-Linear Behaviour of Ternary Fuel blends for a compression ignition engine
by Trost, D., Polcar, A., Boldor, D., and Kumbar, V. (BioResources) Due to the ever-increasing consumption of fossil fuels, their impact on the environment, and the volatility of the market, it is advisable to use biofuels that can be produced locally from
June 01, 2026 Read Full Article
University of Birmingham Develops Low-Temperature Hydrogen Production Method
by Joseph Morton (Mugglehead Magazine) Researchers at the University of Birmingham have developed a new hydrogen production method that could significantly reduce the cost and energy demands associated with generating the clean burning fuel. The team said on Sunday that the approach
June 01, 2026 Read Full Article
India May Allow Multiple Ethanol-Blended Petrol Options at Fuel Stations: Report
(BioEnergy Times) India may soon allow consumers to choose from different ethanol-blended petrol variants at fuel stations, giving vehicle owners the option to select fuel based on engine compatibility, according to a report published by Mint on Thursday. The report said the
June 01, 2026 Read Full Article
OIL Green Energy and Hindustan Waste Treatment Seal JV for Bioenergy Push
(Indian Chemical News) The partnership will lead to the creation of a 50:50 joint venture company focused on compressed biogas -- In a significant step toward India’s clean energy transition, OIL Green Energy Ltd. (OGEL) and Waste Treatment Pvt. Ltd. (HWT) have signed
June 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Repsol Begins Large-Scale Production of 100% Renewable Fuels in Puertollano
(Repsol) • The new unit at the Puertollano Industrial Complex is Repsol’s second plant dedicated exclusively to producing 100% renewable fuels. Repsol has invested more than €130 million in this project, which is already producing renewable diesel for use in cars, trucks,
June 01, 2026 Read Full Article
JSW Steel Partners with Icelandic Firms to Advance Green Methanol Bioenergy Project in India
(BioEnergy Times) In a major boost to India’s clean fuel and bioenergy ambitions, JSW Steel has signed a strategic agreement with Bharatia and Carbon Iceland International to explore the development of a large-scale green methanol (eMethanol) project in India. The Memorandum of
June 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Hoku Energy’s “Daiichi Plant” Selected as Japan’s First New-Build 100% Hydrogen Power Project
(Fuel Cells Works) Hoku Energy K.K., the Japanese subsidiary of Hoku Infrastructure Limited (UK), is pleased to announce that its “Daiichi Power Plant” has been selected under the 3rd Long-Term Decarbonized Power Source Auction (LTDA) conducted in FY2025. This marks the
June 01, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant The Bio Base Europe Pilot
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant (BBEPP) accelerates the commercialization of industrial biotechnology by providing an open-access facility that bridges the gap between lab-scale development and commercial production. Scaling up is BBEPP’s core expertise, offering a
June 01, 2026 Read Full Article
UFOP Warns EU Classification of Soy as High-ILUC Feedstock Does Not Help Primeval Forests but Instead Harms Production
(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) ... The Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e. V. (UFOP) fears that the European Commission’s plan to classify soybeans as a high indirect land-use change (ILUC) feedstock will result in massive collateral damage to soybean
June 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Kansas Wheat Quality Tour Finds Low Yields; Biofuel Demand Spurred by Geopolitical Tension
(Oklahoma Farm Report) University of Illinois Extension’s Todd Gleason spoke with Agricultural Economist Dan O’Brien from Kansas State University Extension to provide an in-depth look at the current outlook for the Kansas wheat crop and emerging trends in global agricultural energy. Kansas
May 31, 2026 Read Full Article
A Fork in the Road Podcast: Clean Energy Biofuels
by David Zelski (GPB) What happens to used cooking oil after a restaurant closes for the night? Join David on a visit to Clean Energy Biofuels in Monroe, Georgia, where used fryer oil and grease trap waste are transformed into renewable fuel.
May 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuel Company in Portugal Undergoing Licensing Process Public Comment DEADLINE June 26, 2026
(The Portugal News) The Single Environmental Licensing process for the biofuel company Bioadvance, located in Figueira da Foz, on the coast of the Coimbra district, is open for public consultation until 26 June on the Participa portal. The company, located at the
May 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Stagnant Biofuel Industry Looks to Expand on Western Australia's South Coast
by Nicholas R. Ward (ABC) Esperance is a key supplier for the European Union's biodiesel industry and is becoming a major biofuel producer. A researcher says decades of uncertainty have made it difficult to establish a domestic refinery industry, until now. What's next? Consultation
May 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Sorghum Biofuels Could Shield South Africa from Fuel Price Shocks, Study Finds
by Yogashen Pillay (IOL) New research presented by the Localisation Support Fund (LSF) has highlighted sorghum-based biofuels as a potential solution to South Africa’s growing fuel vulnerability amid rising petrol prices linked to escalating Middle East Tension. Speaking at the presentation on Wednesday,
May 31, 2026 Read Full Article
5.2m Litres of Substandard Biodiesel Seized as Energy Ministry Widens Fuel Probe
(The Nation Thailand) The Energy Ministry’s task force has impounded more than 5.2 million litres of biodiesel from Triple S Petroleum’s depot in Samut Prakan after tests found the fuel failed to meet official standards, with authorities filing a criminal complaint
May 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Minnewaska Area Middle School Tours CVEC
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Forty-five students from Minnewaska Area Middle School’s ag processing class toured Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company (CVEC) in Benson yesterday (May 19, 2026). During the tour, the students learned about the various stages of ethanol production such as incoming grain
May 31, 2026 Read Full Article
West Central Area High School Students Tour CVEC
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Fifteen students from West Central Area Secondary’s Plant Science & Ag Processing class toured Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company (CVEC) yesterday to learn about ethanol production. “We were delighted to host and share with students from West Central Area Secondary
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Hutchinson High School Students Visit Heartland Corn Products
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Fourteen students from Hutchinson High School toured Heartland Corn Products in Winthrop on April 17 to learn more about the ethanol production process. During their visit, they were briefed on the various stages of ethanol production such as
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Albert Lea High School Tour Al-Corn Clean Fuel
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Twenty students from Albert Lea High School’s agronomy and plant science class toured Al-Corn Clean Fuel yesterday to learn more about ethanol production. During the tour, the students learned of the various stages of ethanol production such as incoming
May 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Win $150 in Minnesota Unleaded 88 Photo Contest!
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) TAKE A PIC AND WIN $150 -- Want to win some gas money? Then look no further! From June 1 to Aug 31, send us a photo of the price of Unleaded 88 at the pump and you could
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Burnsville Drivers Save with Unleaded 88
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) With gas prices continuing to rise, the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) today held an hour-long event at a BP station in Burnsville to educate drivers on how they can save at the pump with Unleaded 88. During the
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The Toxic Substances Control Act: How These Regulatory Guidelines Shape Chemical Innovation
by Lucy Curtis (American Chemical Society) The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is the primary set of regulatory guidelines used by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to review chemicals intended for commercial use and determine their potential safety risks to human
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‘From Farm to Fuel,’ Perdue Launches Group of 100% Biodiesel-Powered Trucks
Andrea Durán (WMDT) Perdue Farms, in collaboration with the Maryland Soybean Board and Optimus Technologies, announced the deployment of six trucks powered by 100% soybean-derived biodiesel on Friday (May 29, 2026). Officials say the initiative that reduces these trucks’ emissions by 70%.
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SEC Proposal Pulls the Plug on Climate Disclosures Public Comment DEADLINE August 3, 2026
by Jean Chemnick (Politico Pro Greenwire) The Securities and Exchange Commission called the Biden-era rule “overly burdensome and costly." -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a proposal Friday (May 29, 2026) to undo Biden-era requirements that publicly traded companies provide a
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Awaiting Next Stage in Biofuels Balancing Act
by Laura Rance-Unger (Winnipeg Free Press) -- ... “On the one hand, the federal government, for the last 10 years anyway, has certainly seen our crops as traditional food commodities and has treated their emissions as climate threats,” Grain Growers of Canada
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Minister Purbaya Revises Ethanol Tax Exemption Rules
by Ilona Estherina (Tempo) Indonesian Minister of Finance, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, has issued a new regulation that changes the procedures for exempting ethanol or ethyl alcohol tax to support energy transition. Previously, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga had requested the simplification of bioethanol
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Japan Airlines Tests World-First Biodiesel Made from Rice Bran Oil Byproducts
by Jean Carmela Lim (AeroTime) Japan Airlines (JAL) announced that it has begun a demonstration project at Yamagata Airport (GAJ) using biodiesel fuel made from byproducts of rice bran oil production. The fuel is being used to power one of the airline’s
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White House Moves to Give Political Appointees More Power over Federal Grants Public Comment DEADLINE July 13, 2026
by Ali Swenson (Associated Press) President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday (May 29, 2026) moved to give political appointees more power over the billions of dollars in grants awarded by federal agencies, a move scientists say puts critical research funding into
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RFA Pushes for Ethanol’s Role in Cleaner Marine Shipping
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) The Renewable Fuels Association wants to ensure ethanol is part of any discussions about reducing global marine shipping emissions. RFA vice president of government affairs Ed Hubbard says the International Maritime Association continues to develop a
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Launches National Fuel Quality Reports, Delivering First-of-Its-Kind Industrywide Insights
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels Alliance America announced the launch of its National Fuel Quality Reports, a resource providing the industry with a broad statistical view of fuel quality across multiple fuel types for the first time. The reports cover biodiesel,
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As Bronx Sees Rise in Particulate Matter, Study Shows Biodiesel Would Create Immediate and Affordable Improvements
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) In light of a recent Columbia University study showing fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the Bronx is rising, Clean Fuels Alliance America is reminding New Yorkers of a 2024 study that shows exactly how using biodiesel in
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KLM Celebrates the Start of Construction of the Netherlands’ first SAF plant with SkyNRG
(KLM) Today (May 28, 2026), KLM, together with SkyNRG and invited guests, marks the start of construction of the first facility in the Netherlands fully dedicated to the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This milestone officially kicks off construction of
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Loganair Signs 15-Year Sustainable Aviation Fuel Offtake Agreement with ClimaHtech Green Flight
(Loganair) Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, and ClimaHtech Green Flight today announced a 15-year Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) offtake agreement, supporting the long-term decarbonisation of regional aviation in the UK. Under the agreement, Loganair intends to offtake SAF for a period
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Low Carbon Fuel Innovator XFuel Secures €4.1 Million Grant
(Biofuels International) XFuel has been awarded a €4.1 million grant from Catalonia’s Nuclear Transition Fund, managed by Catalan regional agency Acció. The funding will support the development of a new fuel production facility in Catalonia, contributing directly to the economic regeneration of
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Jet Zero Establishes Partnership with Bindal People for Project Ulysses
(Biofuels International) Jet Zero Australia Pty Ltd has signed a comprehensive Cultural Heritage Management Agreement with the Bindal people, the traditional owners and custodians of the Townsville and Burdekin lands in North Queensland, including for the Project Ulysses site in Townsville. The
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Malaysia to Roll out Nationwide B15 Biodiesel Blend from June
(Biofuels International) Malaysia has confirmed that its new B15 biodiesel blend — a fuel mixture containing 15 per cent palm‑based biodiesel and 85 per cent petroleum diesel — will be introduced across the entire transportation sector from 1 June. This marks a
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From Feedstock to Flight
(Biofuels International) KROHNE bridges the gap between classical oil and gas expertise and renewable feedstock production through advanced process instrumentation. Yannick Farine, Industry Manager Biofuels and Bioenergy, speaks to Biofuels International How would you describe the current situation for sustainable aviation fuel
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Super Cool: Alaska Cruise Line Experiments with New Fuel
by Tom Banse (Post Alley|Seattle) Early this month, a mobile floating gas station of sorts pulled up alongside the towering cruise ship Star Princess at Seattle’s Pier 91 terminal. For the next eight hours the refueling crew made news by pumping
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Consultation Opens on Drax Power Permit Draft Decision Public Comments DEADLINE June 24, 2026
(UK Environment Agency) The Environment Agency has opened a consultation into its draft decision to grant a permit variation to Drax Power Limited in Yorkshire. -- The company applied to vary its environment permit to incorporate carbon capture at its bioenergy plant
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Greenlane Completes Testing of its New Linear NRU Technology Demonstrating Methane Recovery Performance of up to 99.5% in the Removal of Nitrogen from Landfill Gas when Producing Renewable Natural Gas
(Greenlane) Linear NRU technology, at the heart of Greenlane’s next generation Cascade LF landfill gas upgrading system, demonstrates breakthrough methane recovery performance with low-cost architecture~ Greenlane Renewables Inc. (“Greenlane” or the “Company”) (TSX: GRN / FSE: 52G) is pleased to announce that
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Cavalier County, North Dakota Issued BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Canola Seed
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) ‘A’ Rating Establishes United States’ First Canola Seed BDO Zone -- Cavalier County Job Development Authority, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of a BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Cavalier County,
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TAIA Held a Joint Press Conference with the Department of Energy Business on "The Use of B20 Diesel".
(Thai Automotive Industry Association) The Thai Automotive Industry Association, in collaboration with the Department of Energy Business and oil traders, held a press conference titled "Department of Energy Business, Oil Traders, and Automotive Industry Join Forces to Guarantee B20 Fuel Standards:
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
ABLC Conversations: What We’re Hearing in the Deployment Era -- An Evolving Synthesis of Conversations Emerging around ABLC Next 2026
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Over the coming weeks, we’ll continue adding observations, themes, contradictions, concerns, and emerging signals gathered through ongoing conversations across the bioeconomy community as we build toward ABLC Next 2026. The purpose is to listen carefully as
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BASF and Arva Announce Strategic Collaboration to Deliver a Pathway for Farmers and Biofuel Producers to Benefit from the 45Z Biofuel Tax Credit
by Pace Sagester (BASF) BASF and Arva today (May 26, 2026) announced a strategic collaboration to help biofuel producers and farmers capture the full value of the Clean Fuel Production Credit (Section 45Z) once the implementing regulations are finalized. Together, the companies
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ANA and JAL Release Second Joint Report on Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(All Nippon Airlines and Japan Airlines) Airlines call for a society-wide approach to aviation decarbonization -- All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines (JAL) today (May 27, 2026) released the second edition of their joint report, "Toward Net Zero CO2 Emissions from
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KBR’s PureSAF® Technology Selected for Northern Europe’s Largest SAF and e-SAF Plant by NorSAF
(KBR) KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today (May 28, 2026) that NorSAF, one of the leading sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producers in the Baltics, has selected KBR’s proprietary PureSAF® technology for what is set to become the largest SAF and e-SAF production
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The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to Sovereign-Backed Concessional Finance for Bioeconomy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Commercialization has recurring topology. Across thousands of deployment stories, the same financing architectures, sequencing patterns, fragility signatures, and lender behaviors appear again and again. The Digest’s new next-generation Multi-Slide Guides are designed to map those hidden
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Commercialization Has Recurring Topology: How Acelen’s $3 Billion SAF Bet Reveals the Hidden Grammar of Deployment
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) For years, biorefinery commercialization has often been discussed as if it were a linear process: develop the technology, raise the capital, build the plant, scale the market. But after reviewing tens of thousands of deployment stories across
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
GHG Protocol Launches Action and Market Instruments Request for Information: What It Is and Why It Matters
(Greenhouse Gas Protocol) Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) has taken a significant step forward with the release of its Actions and Market Instruments (AMI) Phase 1 White Paper, opening a 60-day Request for Information (RFI) seeking stakeholder feedback on one of
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Power2X Approves Start of Construction Phase for Djewels Green Hydrogen Plant with Rely as EPC Contractor and John Cockerill’s Advanced Electrolyzer Technology
(John Cockerill) Djewels, a new 20MW green hydrogen project in Delfzijl, is entering the construction phase with first production expected mid-2028; The project is based on innovative pressurized technology delivered by John Cockerill. Rely has been appointed as the EPC contractor and
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Million-Dollar Award Awaits Winner in Clean Fuel Race for Ships
(Port of Long Beach) Challenge created for first vessel to refuel with methanol at the Port of Long Beach -- The Port of Long Beach established an unprecedented $1 million award for the first oceangoing vessel to refill at its harbor with
May 28, 2026 Read Full Article
The Maiden Voyage of the "Oriental Hydrogen Port" Marks a Breakthrough in My Country's Inland Waterway Hydrogen Container Transportation.
(Zhejiang Provincial Port and Shipping Management Center (Google translation)) At 10:00 AM on May 18th, with a long, drawn-out whistle piercing the clear sky, the "Oriental Hydrogen Port," the first 64-TEU hydrogen fuel cell-powered container ship in China's inland waterways, set
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First Ethanol Bunkering in Rotterdam Port
(Marine Link) Last weekend, the container ship Eco Levant, operated by X-Press Feeders, was bunkered with ethanol in the port of Rotterdam. It is one of the first times worldwide, and the first time in Rotterdam, that a bunker vessel supplied
May 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Industry Wants Changes to Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer) U.S. ethanol imports have big competitive advantage over Canadian-produced ethanol, industry leaders state -- Canada’s ethanol industry is pushing hard for changes to the Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR). Andrea Kent, vice-president of industry and government affairs with Greenfield
May 28, 2026 Read Full Article
The Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit (45Z); Introductory Discussion
by Jonathan Coppess and Zhangliang Chen (University of Illinois/farmdoc daily) The Clean Fuel Production Credit, enacted in the Inflation Reduction Act and often referred to simply as “45Z” for its placement in the tax code, remains the subject of much attention (Brooks, February
May 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuel Groups Push IRS for New Model to Calculate Tax Credit
by Erin Schilling (Bloomberg Tax) Biofuel and farm groups are asking the Treasury Department and IRS to update the model companies use to calculate whether they qualify for the clean fuel production tax credit. Agency lawyers are listening to proposals by more
May 28, 2026 Read Full Article
As Data Centers Boom, Virginians Breathe the Exhaust of 10,000 Diesel Generators
by Evan Halper and Kevin Crowe (Washington Post) Not long after the enormous data center sprouted in Jessica Medeiros’s residential neighborhood, she began seeing black smoke. “There are times when the generators are running and … soot falls to the ground,” Medeiros
May 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Public Hearing and Information on the Draft Royal Decree to Promote Biomethane Public Comment Deadline June 11, 2026
(Government of Spain) This public hearing and information process is formulated in accordance with Article 26.6 of Law 50/1997, of November 27, on the Government and Article 133 of Law 39/2015, of October 1, on the Common Administrative Procedure of Public
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Atlantic Seaweed Blooms May Be Predictable, Opening Path to Carbon Removal and Biofuels
( CMCC Foundation - Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change/Phys.Org) Across the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico and West African coasts, massive arrivals of Sargassum seaweed have become an annual crisis. Thick mats of algae blanket beaches, disrupt fisheries, damage tourism and release harmful
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
BRIN and PalmCo Are Developing Palm Oil Waste Gas as a Substitute for LPG.
by Muhammad Harianto (Antara) The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) together with PTPN III (Persero) Sub Holding, PTPN IV PalmCo, is developing palm oil waste-based Bio-Compressed Biomethane Gas as an alternative to LPG to strengthen energy security and the renewable energy mix. "Palm
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Rhoads Energy Breaks Ground on New Biofuels Facility
(Rhoads Energy) The groundbreaking ceremony included remarks from local officials, project partners, and Rhoads Energy leadership, marking a shared commitment to expanding renewable fuel infrastructure in the region. Expanding access to cleaner, renewable fuel for our region Rhoads Energy has officially broken ground
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ORLEN Launches HVO Installation – 300,000 Tons of Biofuels per Year Will Be Produced from Local Raw Materials
(ORLEN (Google Translation)) ORLEN is significantly expanding its biofuel production capacity. The company has launched a modern plant for the hydrogenation of vegetable oils (HVO) in Płock, with a capacity of approximately 300,000 tons per year. This investment is aimed at
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Construction Started on Liquefied Biogas Facility at the Port of Gothenburg
(Port of Gothenburg) Construction has begun on a liquefied biogas facility at the Port of Gothenburg. Owned and developed by Nordion Energi, the plant is expected to play a central role in making Swedish biogas available to more sectors, not least
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Clean Maritime Fuels and Policy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) With shipping accounting for three percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, momentum is accelerating for low-carbon maritime fuels. Legislative developments like the Inflation Reduction Act’s technology-neutral Section 45Z tax credit and the proposed Renewable Fuels for
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Diaper Change: What ZymoChem Teaches Us about Trust and Adoption
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... And that is precisely why a recent consumer trial from ZymoChem may reveal something important not merely about diapers, but about the future adoption of biobased technologies more broadly. I want to talk for a few
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Cosmo Oil Advances Bioethanol‑Derived SAF Production in Japan
(Biofuels International) Cosmo Oil has announced that its bioethanol‑derived Alcohol‑to‑Jet (ATJ) SAF project has been selected for a FY2024 subsidy by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). The project, developed with Mitsui & Co., aims to establish a domestic
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Study Finds SAF Could Fall Short Of 2030 Target
by Matt Ryan (AvWeb) Researchers say announced projects face feedstock, policy and market hurdles. -- A Washington State University-led study published in Biomass and Bioenergy estimates the U.S. could produce about 2.1 billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) annually by 2030
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
EBB Publishes Position on How to Strengthen EU Industrial Leadership in BioSAF
(European Biodiesel Board) The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) today published its policy priorities to accelerate investments, scale up production and increase the competitiveness of bioSAF in the EU. The EBB represents European producers of Biodiesel (FAME and HVO) and bio-based aviation
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
JSW Steel, Bharatia and Carbon Iceland International Sign MoU for Large-Scale e-Methanol Project in India
(Global eFuels) JSW Steel, Bharatia and Carbon Iceland International have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding to explore the development of a 300–600 KTPA green methanol project in Maharashtra, India. Announced during INDICA 2026 at the 3rd India–Nordic Summit in Oslo, the
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Webinar: Collaboration to Reduce Climate Impact of Air Freight --- June 4, 2026 --- ONLINE
Logistics keeps the world moving, connecting products, people, and industries via global air corridors. These essential supply chains power modern life, but their growth brings a critical challenge: the need to significantly reduce the climate impact of air freight. The aviation
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Report: 72% of Diesel School Buses Now Use Advanced Low-Emission Engines
(School Bus Fleet) Advanced diesel and natural gas engines continue to make up the majority of the nation’s school transportation fleet, according to new analysis from the Engine Technology Forum (ETF), a nonprofit educational association. ETF analyzed S&P Global Mobility TIPNet data
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
A Multi-Path Approach to the Future of Off-Highway Power
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) From small construction machines to locomotives and tugboats, the off-highway sector is large and diverse. When viewed through the lens of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) emissions model inputs, just how large and diverse
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Federal Ministry of Transport Launches Market Consultation on Support for Renewable Aviation Fuel (eSAF) Public Comment DEADLINE June 30, 2026
(German Federal Ministry of Transport) Today (May 19, 2026), the Federal Ministry of Transport launched a public market consultation on the planned support of electricity-based sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF). Its aim is to accelerate the market ramp-up of climate-friendly aviation fuels
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
UMeWorld Advances Regional SCO Development Strategy through Ongoing Southern China Industrial Biotechnology Initiatives toward Commercial Scale
(UMeWorld/Globe Newswire) UMeWorld Inc. (OTCID:UMEW) (“UMeWorld” or the “Company”) today (May 21, 2026) announced continued advancement of its regional Single Cell Oil (“SCO”) development strategy through ongoing industrial biotechnology initiatives and collaborative development activities in Southern China as part of the
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Avelia Establishes a Multilateral Governance Committee Reinforcing Its Commitment to Robust Governance
(Avelia) Avelia, the leading blockchain-powered book and claim platform aimed at scaling sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), has announced the formation of the Avelia Multilateral Governance Committee (AMGC). Avelia was launched in 2022 by Shell Aviation in collaboration with American Express Global
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Spain Joins Growing European Push for Synthetic Sustainable Aviation Fuel as Iran Crisis Exposes Fossil Fuel Vulnerability
( European Federation for Transport and Environment) 21 Spanish organisations are urging Madrid to back political commitment with an economic one ahead of the June EU Transport Council. Geopolitical oil premium costs passengers up to €88 per long-haul flight, 29 times more than
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
UK-First Aviation Fuel Testing Centre Delivers First Results in Push for Greener Flights
(University of Sheffield) • The University of Sheffield has announced a major milestone in the development of greener aviation, as it produces its first unique, in-depth report from testing a new sustainable aviation fuel Sheffield’s UK-first facility combines fuel testing with in-depth
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Besi APac Inks Deal With DHL Express to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions via Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(DHL) Besi APac has signed up for DHL’s GoGreen Plus service to cut the greenhouse gas emissions of its cross-border shipments by 30 percent -- Besi APac Sdn. Bhd., the Malaysian unit of leading semiconductor assembly equipment manufacturer BE Semiconductor Industries N.V.,
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
AIRCO Establishes U.S. Manufacturing Hub for Its Modular Fuel Production Systems with New Pennsylvania Facility
(AIRCO) The new facility will manufacture AIRCO’s MAD Fuel System™, deployed to produce fuel on demand for remote and operationally constrained environments -- AIRCO™ (formerly Air Company), an industrial technology company developing advanced technologies for energy security and global resiliency, today (May
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Suburban Communities Commit to Sustainability with Low-carbon B20 Biodiesel
(Illinois Soybean Association) Two Chicago suburban communities – the Village of River Forest and Village of Skokie – solidified their commitment to environmental sustainability by joining the B20 Club. As new members, River Forest and Skokie join other Illinois communities and
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
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