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Year-Round Ethanol Push Collides with Senate’s Crowded Calendar

by Rachel Schilke, Elizabeth Elkin and Rachel Umansky-Castro (Bloomberg Government) A bill to expand sales of higher ethanol-blended gasoline got a legislative boost this spring, but disagreements between the House and Senate, as well as a crowded calendar, may slow its progress. Allowing year-round sales

July 23, 2026 Read Full Article

INERATEC and Zeopore Accelerate Next-Generation Hydrocracking for CO₂-Neutral Fuels and Chemicals

(INERATEC) INERATEC and Zeopore announce a successful technology collaboration driving a more efficient and economically competitive production of CO₂-neutral e-Fuels and e-Chemicals. At the center of the collaboration is INERATEC’s newly developed hydrocracking process, designed to upgrade Fischer-Tropsch waxes from Power-to-Liquid production

July 23, 2026 Read Full Article

Electyrolyzer Experiment Designated Ready-to-Fly by NASA

(Southwest Research Institute/The Gist/Phys.Org) A Southwest Research Institute and University of Texas at San Antonio experiment has passed a critical NASA review, designating it ready for parabolic flight testing. The two institutions will evaluate the performance of a patent-pending electrolyzer, the

July 23, 2026 Read Full Article

The Langhua Shipbuilding Project Is Expected to Commence Production in September

(Yangzhong City Media Convergence Center (Google translation)) Recently, Jiangsu Langhua Marine Equipment Co., Ltd.'s marine oil-to-ammonia engine series production and manufacturing project has entered the exterior wall decoration and equipment commissioning stage, and is expected to be officially put into production

July 23, 2026 Read Full Article

ABS Grants AIP for Nuclear-Powered 15K TEU Containership Developed with KRISO and KAERI

(ABS) ABS has awarded approval in principle (AIP) for a concept design for a nuclear-powered 15,000 TEU containership developed in collaboration with the Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering (KRISO) and the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI). Equipped with

July 23, 2026 Read Full Article

Long Beach Becomes First US Seaport to Formalise Maritime Nuclear Pact with MARAD

(Port News) The Port of Long Beach has become the first US seaport to formalise a partnership with the US Maritime Administration to advance small modular reactor technology for commercial vessels, ports and other maritime assets, according to the Port of

July 23, 2026 Read Full Article

EU ETS Overhaul Would Boost Support for Cleaner Ship Fuels

by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Brussels, the European Commission proposed revising the EU Emissions Trading System to provide shipping companies with more direct support for sustainable marine fuels and zero-emission propulsion. The plan would reserve 110 million allowances from as early

July 23, 2026 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to ISO 14064 and Corporate Carbon Claims

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Corporate buyers rely on ISO 14064 to verify sustainable fuel commitments, but deployment-era complexities are fracturing consistency. Divergent interpretations of novel claims, biogenic accounting, and decoupled attributes often lead to qualified assurance opinions, undermining buyer confidence.

July 23, 2026 Read Full Article

California Biofuel Refinery Workers Say Understaffing and Fatigue Threaten Their Safety and the Community

by Liza Gross (Inside Climate News) After a catastrophic fire at a Bay Area renewable fuel refinery nearly killed a worker, his union colleagues fought for stronger protections. Now they’re locked out. -- Shortly after midnight on Nov. 19, 2023, while a

July 23, 2026 Read Full Article

Household Waste Is Transformed into Green Fuel; the Entire Chain of Green Methanol Production, Storage, and Processing in Shanghai Has Been Established.

(Wenhui Daily/Shanghai Municipal Office for Port Services) In the early hours of July 17th, the methanol bunkering vessel "Haigang Zhiyuan," owned by Shanghai International Port Group Energy Co., Ltd., successfully completed a simultaneous "ship-to-ship" bunkering operation of over 2,800 tons of

July 23, 2026 Read Full Article

Commencement of Bio-Marine Fuel (B30 VLSFO) Supply, Full-scale Response to Low-Carbon Shipping Fuel Market

(S-Oil (Google translation)) Establishment of an operational system in the Ulsan region covering everything from raw material procurement to blending and supply -- Expanding the low-carbon fuel portfolio to respond to international environmental regulations and customer demand for carbon reduction S-OIL (CEO: Anwar

July 23, 2026 Read Full Article

Repsol and Maersk Complete the First Bioethanol Bunkering Operation in the Port of Barcelona

(Port of Barcelona) The operation was carried out under commercial conditions following a loading and unloading operation on a Maersk container vessel, demonstrating the readiness of the infrastructure, logistics, and operational capabilities required to support this type of fuel supply. The bunker

July 23, 2026 Read Full Article

Can Biodiesel Be Used in Generators?

by Shane O'Neill (Slash Gear) ... B5 and B20, for instance, blend traditional diesel with 5% and between 6 to 20% biodiesel, respectively. These low ratios generally make them safe for unmodified diesel engines. More concentrated biodiesel, however, like B100, should

July 22, 2026 Read Full Article

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference --- April 21-22, 2027 --- Cologne, Germany and ONLINE DEADLINE November 16, 2026

The CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference has successfully established itself as an international and unique meeting and networking ground for the entire Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) and Power-to-X industry and its customers. The upcoming 15th edition of the conference

July 22, 2026 Read Full Article

CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference --- April 21-22, 2027 --- Cologne, Germany and ONLINE

July 22, 2026 Read Full Article

Biotechnology Regulatory Fellowship Program Application DEADLINE August 31, 2026

Biotechnology Regulatory Fellowships are six-month, full-time (37.5 hours per week), hands-on professional development fellowships structured to engage Fellows in developing the evidence basis needed to meet future regulatory challenges presented by novel products of biotechnology. The Fellowships, which take place

July 22, 2026 Read Full Article

India–Singapore Strategic Dialogue on Article 6 Carbon Markets, Climate Finance & Green Investment --- July 24, 2026 --- ONLINE

Theme: Advancing Bilateral Partnerships for Climate Finance, Carbon Markets & Low-Carbon Economic Growth Organised by: Carbon Markets Association of India (CMAI) Overview India and Singapore are emerging as strategic partners in advancing Article 6 carbon markets, climate finance, and low-carbon investment. As India

July 22, 2026 Read Full Article

Plumas County, California Issued BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Woody Biomass

(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) A’ Rating Opens Door for New Biomass Markets and Forest Restoration Investment -- Plumas Corp, Plumas County Fire Safe Council, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of a BDO Zone ‘A’

July 22, 2026 Read Full Article

S-Oil Begins Supply of Sustainable Marine Biofuel

by Lee Seo-yeon (Asia Today) S-Oil is set to target the low-carbon marine fuel market as it begins supplying bio-marine fuel (B30 VLSFO). The strategy aims to expand its eco-friendly fuel portfolio in response to tighter environmental regulations from the International Maritime

July 22, 2026 Read Full Article

The Hidden Networks Behind Brazil’s Energy Market

by Carl Williams (International Business Times) How methanol connects traders, criminal networks, and Russian commodities in Brazil. -- ... Yet it is an essential input in Brazil's biodiesel industry, where every litre of biodiesel requires methanol during the production process. Brazil produces virtually

July 22, 2026 Read Full Article

Farm to Freeway: India's Cows are Fast Becoming a Biofuel Boon

by Kato Neil (NHK World) India is home to many millions of cows. And Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor is harnessing their manure to make biofuel. In the western state of Gujarat, Suzuki Motor has been operating a biogas plant in earnest since

July 22, 2026 Read Full Article

Energy PSUs Announce ₹12.5 Crore Butanol Challenge to Boost Biofuel Innovation Application DEADLINE August 15, 2026

(Chemical Industry Digest) India has taken another significant step towards strengthening its advanced biofuel ecosystem with the launch of the Grand Butanol Challenge. The nationwide initiative aims to accelerate indigenous bio-butanol production, promote deep-tech innovation, and support startups developing next-generation biofuel

July 22, 2026 Read Full Article

IESGA, POSCO International Partner on Biochar Research for Carbon Reduction in Palm Plantations

(International ESG Association/Carbon Capture Magazine) The International ESG Association (IESGA) and POSCO International have launched a joint research initiative to study the use of biochar and soil carbon management in Indonesian palm plantations as part of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas

July 22, 2026 Read Full Article

2nd Annual National Aboveground Storage Tank Conference & Trade Show --- September 1-3, 2026 --- Long Beach, CA

The countdown is on! With less than two months until the 2nd Annual National Aboveground Storage Tank Conference & Trade Show, now is the time to make your plans. This is not just a West Coast event—it's a national conference

July 22, 2026 Read Full Article

Project CAPTURED Secures EU, IMO Regulatory Support for Onboard Carbon Capture in Shipping

(Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation/Carbon Capture Magazine) Project CAPTURED has reached two regulatory milestones that could accelerate the adoption of onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) in the shipping industry, following a successful pilot demonstrating the complete handling of captured carbon

July 22, 2026 Read Full Article

Nebraska Ethanol Board's EHS Summit --- September 2-3, 2026 --- Kearney, NE

The EHS Summit is an annual in-person event hosted by the Nebraska Ethanol Board that is attended by ethanol plant managers and environment, health, and safety representatives, as well as vendors, engineers, auditors, and regulators. The Summit is held over two

July 22, 2026 Read Full Article

Biofuels Gain Momentum as Shipping Sector Accelerates Low‑Carbon Transition

(Biofuels International) The global shipping industry is entering a decisive phase in its shift toward low‑carbon fuels, with biofuels emerging as one of the most practical and immediately deployable solutions. At the Biofuels in Shipping seminar in Istanbul, Arkas Bunker and DB

July 22, 2026 Read Full Article

India’s Aviation Opportunity: Turning Agricultural Residue And Low-Cost Solar Into Competitive Sustainable Aviation Fuel With Power-And-BioMass-To-Liquids

(Energy Innovation) This report, co-authored with India Energy & Climate Center at UC Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy, examines how India can turn agricultural waste and low-cost green hydrogen into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through a power-and-biomass-to-liquids (PBtL) industry. India faces

July 22, 2026 Read Full Article

CME Group Launches Sorghum Basis Futures to Meet Global Feed, Export and Biofuel Demand

(CME Group) CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced plans to launch Sorghum basis futures. Trading is expected to start on August 24, 2026, pending regulatory review. Sorghum is a versatile commodity uniquely positioned to meet global demand from the

July 22, 2026 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to 45Z Compliance LCA

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Section 45Z allows producers to claim site-specific, actual carbon intensity (CI) values for higher credits, but this demands extensive data collection and verification. These substantiation costs create a fixed overhead that disproportionately burdens smaller projects, often

July 22, 2026 Read Full Article

Toyota, BMW, and Bosch Back Renewable Gasoline as Race for Net-Zero Cars Widens

by Jennifer L (Carbon Credits) ... Toyota, BMW, Bosch, and Repsol have started a six-month pilot in Spain. They will test 100% renewable gasoline in real-world driving conditions. About 20 Toyota and BMW production vehicles will use Repsol Nexa 100% Renewable

July 22, 2026 Read Full Article

Voyages Around the Cape: Setting Sail with Direct Ocean Capture, Power-from-Coal without Combustion, CO2 Storage

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) How the next generation of climate technology is discovering another passage through physics -- ... Water is heavy, pumps consume electricity, and physics still sends the invoice. Because of this, the likely winners won’t be companies building

July 22, 2026 Read Full Article

DP World Invests $1 Million in Low-Carbon Shipping with Hapag-Lloyd

(DP World) Investment in Hapag-Lloyd's Ship Green product enables verified carbon insets for customers and is expected to avoid 4,762 tonnes of CO₂ using certified waste-based biofuels -- DP World’s Americas ocean freight division will invest $1 million in Hapag-Lloyd's Ship Green

July 22, 2026 Read Full Article

Delta Expands SAF Access through Multi-Airport Collaboration with Shell Aviation

(Delta Air Lines) Delta plans to scale its use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) across multiple U.S. hubs and priority cities with a five-year agreement with Shell Aviation set through 2030. The collaboration goes beyond conventional jet fuel supply and helps

July 22, 2026 Read Full Article

White House Admits It Used Keywords to Kill Billions Worth of California Research Grants

by Mikhail Zinshteyn (CalMatters) ... Federal agencies that terminated more than a thousand research grants at the University of California last year admitted that they used keywords related to diversity, gender, vaccine hesitancy and COVID-19 to screen for projects that ran

July 22, 2026 Read Full Article

Air Canada and Airbus Launch Joint Initiative to Scale Domestic Canadian SAF and Help Reduce the Life-Cycle Emissions of Corporate Travel

(Airbus) Air Canada, the country’s largest airline and flag carrier, and Airbus, a global leader in aerospace manufacturing with the largest commercial aircraft industrial footprint in Canada, are uniting their shared commitment to aviation decarbonisation. To lead the way in advancing

July 22, 2026 Read Full Article

USDA NIFA Funds Biorefining, Bioenergy Projects

by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture on June 23 announced it has awarded $5.6 million to support 11 projects that focus on converting, treating, processing, refining or manufacturing products to utilize plant, animal

July 21, 2026 Read Full Article

H4 Marseille Fos Secures Power Supply for One of Europe's Largest e-SAF Projects

(Hy2gen) H4 Marseille Fos, a joint-venture between Hy2gen, a global leader in renewable hydrogen and its derivates, and French developer H2V, and EDF today signed a strategic partnership agreement that secures the vast majority of the power supply for the first

July 21, 2026 Read Full Article

NACS Asks Federal Court to Reverse EPA Small Refinery Exemptions

(National Association of Convenience Stores) NACS argues exemptions are unwarranted because compliance costs are priced into the cost of fuel. -- In a federal court filing on Friday (July 17, 2026), NACS shared industry expertise on small refinery exemptions issued under the

July 21, 2026 Read Full Article

EPA Announces New Members to the Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee

(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the appointment of 21 new members to the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee (FRRCC). The FRRCC provides independent policy advice and recommendations to the Administrator on

July 21, 2026 Read Full Article

CARB Provides Additional Clarity on LCFS Amendments

by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The California Air Resources Board on July 14 provided additional clarity on its 2025 Low Carbon Fuel Standard amendments with the release of a new 13-page frequently asked questions (FAQ) document. The agency said the

July 21, 2026 Read Full Article

Republican Moves to Scrap 2009 California Clean Car Rule

by Alex Guillén and Alex Nieves (Politico Pro E&E Daily) The Trump EPA recently asked Congress to undo four more federal waivers underpinning California air pollution rules. -- Wyoming Republican Rep. Harriet Hageman over the weekend introduced legislation targeting California vehicle emissions

July 21, 2026 Read Full Article

How to Optimize Ethanol Plant Operations in a Mature Market

by Hans Alwin (Motion & Control Enterprise/Ethanol Producer Magazine) With about 185 ethanol plants currently operating in the U.S.—most concentrated in the Corn Belt—the industry has entered a mature phase. New construction has slowed, and the competitive advantage has shifted

July 21, 2026 Read Full Article

RINs in a Frenzy: Assessing the Record Highs --- August 18, 2026 --- ONLINE

Prices for Renewable Identification Number (RIN) credits used for compliance under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) have surged to record-high levels in response to the finalized targets released in March by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Obligated refiners and importers

July 21, 2026 Read Full Article

Portugal Seeks Brazilian Investment in Biofuels, SAF Production

by Marlla Sabino (Valor International) Portuguese government aims to attract Brazilian companies to build plants supplying renewable fuels to European market -- Portugal is seeking closer cooperation with Brazil in the production of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to attract Brazilian

July 21, 2026 Read Full Article

Cattle Farmers Plant Trees for Sustainable Aviation Fuel

(ABC Business/MSN) A north Queensland cattle farming family is taking part in a trial growing oil-producing trees alongside livestock. The Lawrie family, from Powlathanga station near Charters Towers in north Queensland, has been running a cattle breeding operation since 2004. But now the

July 21, 2026 Read Full Article

BNDES Approves R$ 60.5 Million for Expansion of Coamo's Storage Facilities in Paraná.

(BNDES News Agency) Resources enable the construction of silos in Campo Mourão and São João do Ivaí, adding 52,700 tons of capacity. -- The Brazilian National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) has approved R$ 60.5 million in financing for the

July 21, 2026 Read Full Article

DP World, Svitzer Switch Harbour Tug to HVO100 Biofuel at London Gateway

(Manifold Times) “Svitzer Thames” switching from marine diesel to HVO can reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 700 mt annually, while also improving local air quality. -- Global logistics group DP World recently said the company bunkered the first harbour tug to

July 21, 2026 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Book-and-Claim Registry Integrity

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Single-registry advancements have improved tracking, but a lack of cross-registry interoperability creates massive double-counting risks at deployment scales. Because registries lack shared identifiers and common metadata schemas, manual reconciliation is error-prone and unsustainable. To prevent double

July 21, 2026 Read Full Article

CO2 as a Versatile Laser Gas

by Sam A. Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics/Biofuels Digest) CO2 lasers were one of the earliest gas lasers to be developed. The development occurred in 1964 by Bell Labs and remains one of today’s most useful lasers; some claim to be one of

July 21, 2026 Read Full Article

ENEOS and GEF1 Launch Strategic Collaboration for Synthetic Fuels

(Global e-Fuels) ENEOS and German eFuel One (GEF1) have signed a strategic collaboration to launch synthetic fuels in Japan and advance the development of an international value chain for low-carbon fuels. The cooperation builds on the existing relationship between ENEOS and

July 21, 2026 Read Full Article

Bioeconomy Bonking: The Tour de France and How Itaconix and Ag-Grid Energy Chose the Right Moment to Attack

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Itaconix and Ag-Grid Energy. They’ve been competing in a race every bit as demanding. Their mountains are customer qualification, manufacturing scale-up, financing rounds, regulatory uncertainty, and supply-chain disruptions. This week, both companies reminded us that

July 21, 2026 Read Full Article

Argus Publishes First Methanol-to-Jet Indexes

(Argus Media) New prices help aviation sector market participants to meet e-SAF decarbonisation goals -- Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has recently launched the first methanol-to-jet cost indexes for nine major production locations around the world. The publication of new

July 21, 2026 Read Full Article

ETFuels Selects Immingham as the Home of Its Flagship Next-Generation Aviation Fuels Refinery - Project Kings Road Humber

(ET Fuels) Project Kings Road Humber brings advanced manufacturing, innovation and high-skilled jobs to Greater Lincolnshire, helping establish the Humber as the UK's leading hub for advanced fuel production First-of-a-kind: ETFuels has selected Immingham as the site for Project Kings Road Humber,

July 21, 2026 Read Full Article

Rep. Kiley Introduces Bill to Incentivize New Biomass Facilities

(Office of Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA 3rd) Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA) introduced H.R. 9746, the Biomass Facility Construction Act. This legislation would create a tax credit totaling 30% of the cost of construction for biomass facilities and allow them to concurrently

July 21, 2026 Read Full Article

From Sugar to Biofuel: How Ethanol Transformed Maharashtra’s Sugar Economy

by Ranjan Dasgupta (Hindustan Times) Once a by-product of sugar production, ethanol is now a major revenue source for sugar mills, helping them cushion volatile sugar prices, pay farmers on time and reduce India’s dependence on imported crude oil. As ethanol-blended petrol (EBP)

July 21, 2026 Read Full Article

India Exports More Ethanol to Africa to Manage Surplus

by Nikhil Sharma (Argus Media) Indian ethanol producers are targeting alternative markets including domestic and African industrial buyers to draw down surplus stock after national oil companies bought less than expected for gasoline blending. India's ethanol surplus has worsened because private distillers increased

July 21, 2026 Read Full Article

Indonesia Invites Private Firms to Build Ethanol Plants for E20 Push

(Antara) The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is opening opportunities for private companies interested in building ethanol plants following the mandatory target of blending 20 percent bioethanol into gasoline (E20) by 2028. "So, private companies are allowed, and we strongly encourage

July 21, 2026 Read Full Article

Can Ethanol Be Used for Cooking? Government Plans New Alternative to LPG

by Meera (LatestLY) The Centre is preparing a policy framework to introduce ethanol as a cooking fuel alongside LPG. The proposal aims to utilise India's growing ethanol surplus and reduce LPG import dependence. Ethanol would require specially designed stoves and is

July 20, 2026 Read Full Article

UMeWorld Advances Project Verdant™ into Next Phase of Commercial Development; Engages FGE NexantECA for Independent Feasibility Study

(UMeWorld/Globe Newswire) The engagement marks Project Verdant's transition from internal development into the independent validation stage that precedes engineering, project financing, and commercial execution -- UMeWorld Inc. (OTCID: UMEW) ("UMeWorld" or the "Company"), a developer focused on the convergence of industrial biotechnology

July 20, 2026 Read Full Article

GEODIS Renews Certification of Mass Balance Mechanism

(GEODIS) GEODIS’s Mass Balance mechanism has been recertified by DEKRA CERTIFICATION following a comprehensive audit. This certification confirms the reliability and traceability of the mechanism, which enables customers to receive an allocation of CO2 emission reductions based on a certified carbon

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Bangchak Supplies 1st Thailand-Produced SAF to Thai Airways Flight

(Bangchak Corporation Public Company Ltd./Biobased Diesel Daily) Bangchak Group announced July 16 that it and Thai Airways have marked a significant milestone for Thailand’s aviation and energy industries with the first supply by Bangchak Group of Thailand-produced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)

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29th Annual International Aboveground Storage Tank Conference & Trade Show --- April 28–30, 2027 --- Orlando, Florida.

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July 20, 2026 Read Full Article

BIC's New Study Makes the Case for Demand-Side Measures to Unlock Europe's Bio-based Products Market

(Biobased Industries Consortium) Together with its members, the Bio-based Industries Consortium released a study showing that Europe's bio-based products sector is held back not by a lack of technology or ambition, but by the absence of a regulatory framework that stimulates

July 20, 2026 Read Full Article

Avantium Spins Out Volta Technology into New Company Carbeau, Securing Significant Growth Funding

(Avantium) Avantium N.V., a pioneer in renewable and circular polymer materials, today announces the spin‑out of its electrochemical platform, previously known as Volta Technology, into a new, independent company named Carbeau, with retrospective effect from 1 April 2026. Carbeau is backed

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Axens Launches France’s First Industrial-Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Unit Based on Advanced Bioethanol Using Jetanol™ Technology

(Axens) The industrial mid-sized company is reinforcing its position as a leading player in Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and entering a new phase aimed at supporting France’s energy sovereignty and reindustrialization. Axens announces the launch of the ERA project (Ethanol to Refuel

July 20, 2026 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Marine Fuel Quality

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The petroleum-centric ISO 8217 standard dangerously lags behind the realities of modern low-carbon marine fuels. While bio-blends introduce unaddressed risks like microbial contamination and cold-flow limitations, emerging fuels like methanol and ammonia demand entirely distinct, specialized

July 20, 2026 Read Full Article

Guangzhou Port Authority Held a Hydrogen-Powered Ship Promotion Event to Empower High-Quality Development of Green Port and Shipping.

by Zhu Yan and Shang Haitao (Guangzhou Port Authority (Google Translation)) On the morning of July 10, the Guangzhou Port Authority held a special seminar on hydrogen-powered ships at the port center. Industry experts from Guangdong Yuntao Hydrogen Energy Technology Co., Ltd. were

July 20, 2026 Read Full Article

IGU Urges EU to Protect Bio-LNG Pathway as Maritime Demand Accelerates

(Safety4Sea) The International Gas Union (IGU) has called for the preservation of liquefaction by equivalence, describing it as a critical pathway for scaling renewable maritime fuels and accelerating the uptake of bio-LNG in the shipping sector. The organisation said that unlocking bio-LNG’s

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KR and HD Hyundai Strengthen Green Shipping Ambitions with Ammonia Vessel Trial

(Safety4Sea) Korean Register (KR) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) announced the development of a domestic operating framework for ammonia-fuelled vessels as part of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries’ “Green Shipping Corridor Construction Support Project”, supporting the wider adoption of

July 20, 2026 Read Full Article

MTF Releases New Safety Guidance for the Growing Methanol-Fuelled Fleet

(Safety4Sea) The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) has released new guidelines aimed at helping shipping companies develop new Safety Management Systems (SMS) and strengthen existing ones for vessels operating on methanol fuel. The guidance comes as the maritime industry steps up its decarbonisation

July 20, 2026 Read Full Article

Latest FOBAS Fuel Quality Report Finds ISO-Compliant Fuels Are Increasingly Causing Operational Problems

(Lloyd's Register) New analysis reveals that the biggest fuel quality risks are no longer confined to off-specification fuels, with some compliant fuels creating operational challenges. ... In March and April, a number of vessels reported operational difficulties after bunkering fuel in a major

July 20, 2026 Read Full Article

New Paper Highlights Book & Claim as a Pathway to Scale Green Shipping Fuels

(Safety4Sea) Scaling up low-emission fuel production will require long-term, reliable offtake agreements, but shipping’s current demand for alternative fuels remains fragmented, Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping highlights. While the sector has significant purchasing power, individual routes often lack enough

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China Launches Methanol Fuel Shipping Supply Chain Innovation Alliance

(Safety4Sea) Led by the China Waterborne Transport Research Institute and China Transport News, a total of 20 organisations across the shipping, port, energy, equipment manufacturing and industry association sectors have jointly established the Methanol-Fuel Shipping Supply Chain Innovation Alliance. The alliance was

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Kanadevia, Bahwan Engineering to Partner on Green H2 Projects in Oman

by Martina Markosyan (Renewables Now) Japanese engineering firm Kanadevia Corp (TYO:7004) has signed a partnership agreement with Oman's Bahwan Engineering Company (BEC) LLC to jointly pursue green hydrogen and other low-carbon fuel initiatives in Oman. The agreement sets a framework for

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Extending the EU ETS to All International Flights Departing Europe Could Raise $10bn a Year, Finds ICCT Study

by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir) With the European Commission’s reveal of its long-awaited review of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) just days away, lobbying by climate and industry groups for and against an extension of the scheme to include carbon emissions

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UK Government Releases Pricing Mechanism Strategy and Timelines to Support SAF Production

by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir) The UK’s Department for Transport has published details of its proposed strategy for allocating contracts under the Revenue Certainty Mechanism (RCM), which is intended to give advanced sustainable aviation fuel producers and investors the confidence they need to

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South Korea and Australia to Launch Joint Research on Hydrogen Fueling Technology and Rare Earths

by JaeWon Go (DongA Science) South Korea and Australia have agreed to pursue research cooperation on hydrogen and rare earth elements. They will conduct joint research on hydrogen fueling stations that separate and store hydrogen from natural gas, and on the

July 20, 2026 Read Full Article

Taiwan, South Korea Push Alcohol-to-Jet as Asia Next SAF Pathway

by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Taiwan, South Korea push alcohol-to-jet SAF tech; Taiwan's SAF demand to reach 182,000 mt by 2030; Asia-Pacific ATJ capacity to hit 4 mil mt by 2030 Alcohol-to-jet technology is gaining commercial traction in Taiwan and South

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India Says No Plan Now to Raise Ethanol Mix in Gasoline from 20%

by Nidhi Verma (Reuters) India has no plans to raise the ethanol content in gasoline beyond the current 20%, junior oil minister Suresh Gopi said on Monday, amid fears of further increases ‌and criticism that the blend reduces efficiency and

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Record Canola Acres Reflect Growing Biofuel Demand

(Red River Farm Network) North Dakota’s canola industry continues to expand, with USDA estimating farmers planted a record 2.35 million acres this year. “We’re really seeing a geographic expansion of canola in the state,” said Barry Coleman, executive director, Northern Canola

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Price Outlook: Leveling Off

by Jade Patterson (BloombergNEF) Prices of sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, are rising as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts global fuel markets. Higher oil-product prices are increasing demand for biofuels, particularly for road transport, as governments seek to

July 20, 2026 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to AI-Assisted MRV

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) While AI-assisted MRV crucially relieves verification capacity bottlenecks by automating evidence collection, mass-balance accounting, and LCA calculations, it outpaces current regulatory and liability frameworks. Current standards like ISO 14065 mandate that accredited human verifiers retain ultimate

July 20, 2026 Read Full Article

Ag Outlook Forum - 2026 --- September 21-22, 2026 --- Kansas City, MO

One of the premier agricultural events of the pre-harvest season. The 12th annual Ag Outlook Forum will bring together top voices from the economic, policy, business, and government sectors to share insights, explore trends, and help you navigate the opportunities

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Temperature Dependence of Density and Viscosity of Biobutanol-Gasoline Blends

by Daniel Trost, Adam Polcar, Dorin Boldor, Divine Bup Nde, Artur Wolak and Vojtěch Kumbár (Applied Sciences) Butanol seems to be an eligible fuel for compensating for the increasing fuel consumption. Biobutanol could be produced from local sources in the place of

July 19, 2026 Read Full Article

Hydrogenera and Stargate Hydrogen Sign Agreement for Industrial Hydrogen Projects

(Hydrogenera) Hydrogenera and Stargate Hydrogen have signed a framework cooperation agreement to advance future collaboration in industrial hydrogen projects across Europe. The agreement brings together two European hydrogen technology companies with complementary strengths. Hydrogenera contributes its expertise in alkaline electrolysis, electrolyser

July 18, 2026 Read Full Article

Expanding Uses for Bioengineered Bacterial Spores

(Tufts University Newswise) A remarkable quality of bioengineering is the fact that scientists can take biological processes honed by millions of years of evolution and use them to efficiently create drugs, chemicals, and other products to improve our lives. Now Tufts

July 18, 2026 Read Full Article

New Partnership: Uniper Supplies Q1 Energie AG with Bio-LNG

(Uniper) Uniper provides an initial delivery of bio-LNG to Q1 Energie AG; The cooperation increases the availability of more climate-friendly fuels; Sustainably produced biomethane is liquefied into bio-LNG at the Gate terminal in Rotterdam and then delivered via the existing LNG infrastructure Uniper and

July 18, 2026 Read Full Article

Repsol, Toyota, BMW and Bosch Launch a Pilot Project with Vehicles Powered by 100% Renewable Gasoline

(Repsol) • Repsol, Toyota Motor Europe, BMW Group and Bosch are launching a pilot project in Spain to demonstrate, under real-world conditions, how current vehicles can run exclusively on 100% renewable gasoline. The six-month initiative will feature Toyota and BMW vehicles powered

July 18, 2026 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Feedstock Prequalification

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Fragmented global certification regimes demand multiple redundant audits for a single feedstock, multiplying administrative burdens without delivering incremental environmental benefits. Because verification costs are fixed per audit rather than volume-based, this fragmentation disproportionately burdens small and

July 18, 2026 Read Full Article

China Focuses on Building Voluntary Demand for SAF over Issuing Mandates

by By Mia Pei and Oceana Zhou (S&P Global) China leads Asia-Pacific SAF output; Civil Aviation Authority develops sustainability certification scheme -- China has prioritized building sustainable aviation fuel ecosystems and fostering voluntary demand over issuing demand-side policies such as mandates, said Eason Chen,

July 18, 2026 Read Full Article

EPA: 2 New SRE Petitions Filed, 42 SRE Petitions Currently Pending

by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on July 16 released updated Renewable Fuel Standard data, reporting that two new small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions were filed under the program during the past month. A total of 42 SRE

July 18, 2026 Read Full Article

Hawai'i Gov. Green Signs Legislation to Modernize Our Transportation System

(Office of Hawai'i Governor Josh Green) – Governor Josh Green today (July 14, 2026) signed SB 2999, Act 258 and HB 2021, Act 259 into law. The signing of these bills strengthens the administration’s efforts to build a clean energy economy

July 18, 2026 Read Full Article

Ag-Grid Energy Acquires Waunakee Renewable Energy Facility to Advance Environmental and Community Goals

(Ag-Grid Energy) Operational enhancements will improve efficiency, reliability and long-term sustainability of biogas-to-RNG facility in Wisconsin -- Ag-Grid Energy LLC announced July 1 that it has acquired the Waunakee, WI anaerobic digester facility, a pioneering renewable energy and nutrient management project developed

July 18, 2026 Read Full Article

Democratic Support for California’s 2035 Gas Car Ban Slips, Poll Finds

by Alex Nieves (Politico Pro Climatewire) The new Public Policy Institute of California survey comes amid questions about electric vehicle affordability in the absence of federal rebates. -- A growing number of Democrats oppose California’s plan to ban sales of new gas-powered

July 18, 2026 Read Full Article

National Academies Finds Growing Evidence Linking Climate Change to Disasters

by Chelsea Harvey and Corbin Hiar (Politico Pro Greenwire) The report is likely to rank among the institution’s most deeply scrutinized publications in recent years. -- The nation's preeminent science institution released an anticipated report Thursday (July 16, 2026) indicating that research into

July 18, 2026 Read Full Article

DOE Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office Announces Intent to Advance Innovative Chemical Technologies

(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office (AFFO) today announced its intent to fund the advancement of novel, high-impact chemical technologies. -- Proposed DOE funding will accelerate domestic chemical production WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Energy’s

July 15, 2026 Read Full Article

Researchers from Incheon National University Develop a New Approach to Unlock Hidden Genetic Potential in Microbes

(Incheon National University/PR Newswire) Microorganisms are increasingly being engineered to manufacture valuable compounds ranging from medicines and food ingredients to biofuels and industrial chemicals. However, turning microbes into efficient production platforms requires extensive strain optimization. Finding the right genetic changes to

July 15, 2026 Read Full Article

ADM Completes First B100 Biofuel Trial Voyage Onboard Bulk Carrier

(Manifold Times) “MV Harvest Rain” was supplied with 107.39 metric tonnes of B100 biofuel for the five-day trial off the coast of Brazil to test how 100% biofuel performs in real-world conditions. -- Global agribusiness ADM on Friday (10 July) said the

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Civil Aviation Minister: Egypt Poised to Become Regional SAF Hub

(Egypt State Information Service) Civil Aviation Minister Sameh El-Hefny affirmed that Egypt views sustainability as a key pillar for enhancing the competitiveness of the national economy. He noted that the Ministry is working according to an integrated vision and international standards aimed

July 15, 2026 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to SAF Book-and-Claim Integrity

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Book-and-claim systems critically decouple sustainable aviation fuel attributes from physical delivery, allowing corporate demand to scale globally. However, the current landscape of fragmented, independent registries lacks shared certificate identifiers, common metadata schemas, and cross-system retirement visibility.

July 15, 2026 Read Full Article

Freedom to Choose? Not When It Comes to Fuels

by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Biofuels Digest) ... The very idea that the ethanol and ag community needed to negotiate unrelated concessions to the oil industry in order to allow retailers and others to choose to use 5 percent more

July 15, 2026 Read Full Article

Brazil Temporarily Raises Mandatory Ethanol Blend in Gasoline to 32% from 30%

(Reuters) Brazil's National Energy Policy Council, the CNPE, on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) approved temporarily raising the mandatory ethanol blend in gasoline to 32% from 30%, the Ministry of Mines ‌and Energy said in a statement. The move, which will last 180

July 15, 2026 Read Full Article

Rep. Clyde, Sen. Lee Introduce End EPA Abuse Act

(Office of Representative Andrew Clyde (R-GA-09)) Today (June 25, 2026), Representative Andrew Clyde (GA-09) and Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the End EPA Abuse Act, legislation to amend the Clean Air Act to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from abusing

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NZers Drive Their Cars So Long They’ll Need Transition Fuels, Warns Biofuels Leader

by Jonathan Milne (Newsroom) Seadra Energy senior vice president Noor Begum says electric vehicles will carry most of the burden, but challenging transport modes will need drop-in biofuels for decades But the leader of a project at the decommissioned Marsden Point oil

July 15, 2026 Read Full Article

CIC Orders Oil Ministry Arm to Disclose Petrol, Ethanol Data

(Press Trust of India/Sisat Daily) The direction was given to share the information with an RTI applicant after the commission found that the cell provided only "partial information." -- The Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell