(Renewable Fuels Association) President Trump today (May 8, 2025) announced a significant trade agreement with the United Kingdom, specifically including greater market access for U.S. ethanol. According to the White House, the deal includes new access to the UK market for $700 million
Topsoe Chosen as Technology Provider by Zhejiang Jianglan for SAF Project
by Ulrik Frøhlke (Topsoe) • Topsoe has been selected by Zhejiang Jianglan Bio-Energy Technology Co. Ltd (Zhejiang Jianglan) to deliver technology and services for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) production. Once fully operational, the plant is set to produce 300,000 tons of SAF annually
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Department of the Interior Implements Emergency Permitting Procedures to Strengthen Domestic Energy Supply
(U.S. Department of the Interior) Accelerates permitting procedures to develop American Energy Dominance -- In response to President Donald J. Trump’s declaration of a National Energy Emergency, the U.S. Department of the Interior will implement emergency permitting procedures to accelerate the development of domestic energy
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
GRAMM SAF Project Comes to the Royal Port of Barrow
(GRAMM Energy/OpenPR) GRAMM, a collaborative industry consortium, today (April 17, 2025) announced its application to the UK Advanced Fuels Fund, seeking vital support to accelerate its ground-breaking Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project. The GRAMM SAF project will catalyse energy transition of
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Lawmakers Announce Bipartisan Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Plan
(Michigan House Republicans) State Rep. Jerry Neyer and State Sens. Sam Singh and Joseph Bellino on Thursday announced their plan to jumpstart the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry in Michigan. The plan, House Bills 4424-4425 and Senate Bills 235-236, would establish
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Taieb in Nigeria to Explore US Export Opportunities to Support Ethanol Consumption
(U.S. Grains Council) ... U.S. Grains Council (USGC) Regional Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Ramy H. Taieb led a delegation to Nigeria to study the country’s potential for enhanced ethanol consumption. The team met with government officials
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Homegrown Fuels Podcast with Bill Gibbons
by by Sue Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Special EPM Podcast Series hosted by Sue Retka Schill featuring Bill Gibbons -- During Bill Gibbon’s 37-year career at South Dakota State University he taught microbiology and researched useful microbes for producing biofuels, organic
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Clean Ammonia for Power Generation—Is the Hype Fizzling Out?
by Mariana Santos Moreira (OPIS) As we move towards global net zero, ammonia is gaining attention as both a major chemical industry greenhouse gas emitter and a prospective large-scale clean hydrogen carrier. Commercial ammonia production is transforming as a result: “Clean
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Section 45V Q&A with EcoEngineers Webinar
Join us for an engaging Q&A webinar focusing on the verification services for the Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). Our experts will provide detailed insights into the verification process, including
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Revolutionizing Carbon Removal: The Power of Digital Monitoring Reporting and Verification Systems --- June 5, 2025 --- ONLINE
Join EcoEngineers, Cowboy Clean Fuels, and Mangrove Systems for an inside look at how digital Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (dMRV) is reshaping the future of carbon removal projects. This webinar will explore best practices for planning and deploying dMRV systems
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Navigating Regulatory Uncertainties within the Energy Transition --- May 15, 2025 --- ONLINE
Join us for a roundtable discussion designed to help you navigate the complexities of the current regulatory landscape across a range of industries. Our panel of experts will provide valuable insights on the regulatory challenges impacting new and existing projects,
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Back to Basics: Renewable Diesel 101
(EcoEngineers) Join us for an introductory webinar covering the fundamentals of renewable diesel (RD) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). As part of our ongoing “Back to Basics” series, this session will provide an overview of production methods, common feedstocks like used
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Back to Basics: Renewable Natural Gas 101 Webinar
Join us for an introductory webinar exploring the fundamentals of renewable natural gas (RNG). As part of our ongoing “Back to Basics” series, this session will provide a basic understanding of RNG’s role in the energy transition, covering key concepts
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Carbon Counts: A Video Podcast with EcoEngineers
(Ecoengineers) Carbon accounting is the method and practice of tracking an organization’s greenhouse gas emissions throughout the supply chain process and life cycle of a product or service. Organizations, regulators, and governments are focused on the measurement and reduction of greenhouse
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Asia Carbon Conference --- May 29-30, 2025 --- Kuching, Malaysia
Unlocking Asia’s carbon market to supercharge growth opportunities across the global value chain Join us for the industry's leading conference for carbon in Asia to get ahead of your competitors in a rapidly growing global market. Gain exclusive access to formal
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Low Carbon Fuels MENA --- May 13-14, 2025 --- Dubai, UAE
MENA – Global Supply Hub Potential : Market, Technology & Economic Opportunities -- The MENA region is emerging as a key player in the global low-carbon fuels (LCF) market, driven by strong growth prospects, innovative technologies, and economic opportunities. As countries
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Argus Green Marine Fuels Europe Conference --- May 12-14, 2025 --- Antwerp, Belgium
With legislation driving decarbonisation targets for the European maritime sector, understand more about the EU-ETS and Fuel EU Maritime to ensure your business maintains profitability and regulatory compliance in the coming years. Plus, get exclusive first insights on the IMO MEPC
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Baltimore Fleet Listening Session --- June 25, 2025 --- Baltimore, MD
Greater Washington Regional Clean Cities Coalition is hosting this session where we'll discuss strategies for facilitation the transition to alternative fuel fleets. We'll provide insights into the needs, challenges, experiences, potential solutions and best practices. READ MORE
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
LiYF Advances Patent-Pending 2G Bioethanol Technology
(Biofuels International) LiYF, a Swiss-based clean-tech startup developing second-generation (2G) bioethanol, has successfully achieved Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL 6) for its patent-pending process that improves production efficiency, reduces operating costs and increases ethanol yield. The process uses agricultural and forestry waste
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
RealAg Radio: Biofuel Policy Shifts, Corn and Bean Markets, and a Political Update, May 7, 2025
(RealAgriculture) hanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by Azotic Technologies. Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Ted Seifried with Zaner Ag Hedge on the corn, soybeans and wheat markets; Devin Mogler with National Oilseed Processors Association
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Cosco-Controlled Piraeus Container Terminal to Launch Biofuel Bunkering Service
by Angela Yu (Lloyd's List) Piraeus Container Terminal will begin offering biofuel bunkering services to meet growing customer demand for emission compliance -- The move aligns with EU and new IMO emissions regulations and follows Greece’s updated biofuel standards allowing up to
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Nitin Gadkari Calls for Biofuel Revolution to Cut Imports, Boost Rural Economy
by IANS (Prokeraia) Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Thursday advocated for a nation-wide biofuel revolution, calling it a "once-in-a-century opportunity" to transform India's rural economy, reduce its massive fossil fuel imports and tackle air pollution. Speaking at
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Mid-Year Carbon & Clean Fuels Outlook: 30-Minute Deep Dives by Region --- June 25, 2025 --- ONLINE
Rapid political shifts are reshaping the future of carbon markets and clean fuel policy. In the U.S., President Trump’s recent executive actions mark a significant turning point, with aggressive moves toward energy development and regulatory rollback. Meanwhile, new political dynamics
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World Economic Forum and GenZero Launch SAF Program for Asia-Pacific
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Singapore, World Economic Forum in collaboration with GenZero, announced the launch of Green Fuel Forward, a new initiative designed to scale demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Announced during the GenZero Climate
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Norfolk Southern, Port of Virginia Create Country’s First RailGreen Corridor
(Port of Virginia) Corridor runs between Norfolk Harbor and Virginia Inland Port -- The Port of Virginia is collaborating with Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) on its new RailGreen program that reduces supply chain emissions for shippers. With the first-of-its-kind emission reduction program
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Establishing Biofuel Pathways for the Ocean-going and Inland Marine Sectors
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation features Mike Kass from Oak Ridge National Laboratory. It addresses decarbonizing marine shipping to meet IMO GHG reduction targets. Highlights include research by a 4-lab partnership assessing bio-intermediate potential via TEA and LCA, showing
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Koppö Energia Decides for thyssenkrupp Uhde’s Green Methanol Technology
(thyssenkrupp) E-methanol produced with captured CO2; uhde® green methanol technology -- Koppö Energia Oy has chosen uhde® green methanol technology and ordered a FEED (Front End Engineering Design) from thyssenkrupp Uhde. The planned e-methanol plant is part of a power-to-x (P2X) project
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Run on Less – Messy Middle Bootcamp #7-9: Hydrogen: The Production Processes (June 3); Distribution and Storage (June 17); Opportunities and Challenge of Selling to Industry (July 1) 2025 --- ONLINE
Hydrogen as a truck fuel has become a hot topic in the long-haul freight industry. While there have been quite a few advancements in hydrogen production in the last few years, questions still remain around its sustainability and wide-spread adoption.
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Rule Follower: Biofuels Navigates Evolutions in Trade, Renewable Energy Policies Podcast
(S&P Global) The US biofuels industry begins 2025 facing significant policy uncertainty, despite having produced record volumes of ethanol, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel in 2024. Biofuels expert Corey Lavinsky joins EnergyCents hosts Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys to discuss the current state of US biofuels
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Alder Renewables and Bioénergie AECN Announce Project Avance: Unlocking Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in Québec
(Alder Renewables) The ambitious project aims to build a first-of-its-kind pilot plant to produce SAF and unlock optionality for today’s refiners -- Alder Renewables and Bioénergie AE Côte-Nord are proud to announce Project Avance, a strategic partnership to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel
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Volvo’s Gas-Powered Trucks on the Rise – Enabling up to 100% CO2 Reduction
(Volvo) Demand for Volvo’s gas-powered trucks is rising and sales increased by more than 25% in 2024. Gas-powered trucks are a growing solution for transport companies to reduce their CO2 footprint as carbon emissions can be reduced by up to 100%
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Wright: Hydrogen Hub, Energy Project Funding Reviews to Be Finished by End of Summer
by James Bikales (Politico Pro) Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Wednesday he expects to finish evaluating whether to proceed with funding hundreds of large projects in its pipeline approved by the Biden administration by the end of the summer — including
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Reality Check on Trucking Technology
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) ... More than 97% of Class 8 trucks are powered by diesel engines. Insights from last week’s ACT Expo – the Advanced Clean Transportation event hosted by TRC – offered a compelling glimpse into the future of trucking. Understandably,
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Farm Waste Turned into Biofuel Produces Healthy Profit
by Zhou Huiying, Liu Kun, Liu Kun and Hou Liqiang (China Daily) Several major grain-producing regions have been proactively leveraging their abundant agricultural and forestry residues to aid the low-carbon transition, converting waste into renewable energy and organic fertilizers. As the country's
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plans under Fire over Crop Emissions
by Jim Giles (Trellis) Environmental group and aviation industry disagree on how to assess the full climate impact of fuel made from corn and soybeans. -- Key Takeaways: Scaling the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from corn and soybeans is the
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
New Generation DAF Now also Fuelled by B100 Biodiesel
(DAF) Important addition for transporters committed to sustainability -- For transporters who wish to switch to B100 biodiesel, the New Generation DAF XF, XG and XG+ can now also be delivered with a specially developed PACCAR MX-13 engine. This new power source is
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Demand to Include Biofuel Biogas under Non-polluting ‘White Category’
(The Hans India) Efforts are underway to include environment-friendly biofuel biogas under the “Non-Polluting (White Category)” classification. Discussions have been held with the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB), and an appropriate directive in this regard will be issued soon,
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Neste Expands APAC Footprint with Advanced Biofuels Driving Growth
(Grain Journal/MarketDigits) Bioenergy Market APAC: Key Developments Shaping the Sector in 2025 -- The bioenergy sector across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is witnessing transformative growth in 2025. As countries intensify efforts to transition toward sustainable energy systems, several policy reforms, technological advancements,
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Women in Agriculture Award Nominations Open DEADLINE July 31, 2025
(National Congress of Women in Agribusiness) Decoration reaches its 8th edition and recognizes highlights in the categories Rural Producer and Science and Research -- The National Congress of Women in Agribusiness (CNMA) will once again be the stage for inspiring stories at
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Imperial Oil: Renewable Diesel Project to Begin Operations Mid-year
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Canada-based Imperial Oil Ltd. on May 2 confirmed that construction on the renewable diesel facility at its Strathcona refinery near Edmonton, Alberta, will be complete during the second quarter. The project is expected to begin operations
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Marathon Reports Improved Q1 Earnings for Renewable Diesel
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Marathon Petroleum Corp. on May 6 reported improved first quarter EBITDA for its renewable diesel segment on increased utilization of its facilities, particularly the Martinez biorefinery in California, and higher margins. Segment adjusted EBITDA for the first
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Tribunal Issues Determination—Renewable Diesel from the United States
(Canadian International Trade Tribunal) The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today determined that the evidence does not disclose a reasonable indication that the dumping and subsidizing of renewable diesel from the United States of America have caused injury or are threatening to cause injury
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Scientists Discover a New Way to Convert Corn Waste into Low-Cost Sugar for Biofuel
by Seth Truscott (Washington State University) Scientists at Washington State University have found a new way to produce sugar from corn stalks and other crop waste, potentially opening a new pathway to sustainable biofuels. Newly published in Bioresource Technology, their experimental process used
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
GCMD’s Life Cycle Study Quantifies Net GHG Emissions Savings for Pathways with Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS)
(Global Center for Maritime Decarbonization) Incorporating CO2 that is captured from HFO combustion onboard vessels into concrete production results in the highest GHG emissions savings of the different utilisation pathways explored, as it partially displaces the need for carbon-intensive cement ashore; Post-capture transport
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Renewable Raw Materials & Chemicals
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation features Lauren Junker from BASF. The presentation details BASF’s journey to net zero by 2050 and shaping a circular economy. Key highlights include the focus on biobased carbon sources like starch, sucrose, oil crops,
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
5 Bioeconomy Persisters: Why Are These Technologies and Companies Advancing Strong in Times of Uncertainty
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... At times like these, I like to highlight companies and technologies that are continuing to advance strong — because it reminds us of something more important than which innovations succeed — rather, it tells us
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
2024 Iowa Renewable Fuels Economic Contribution Study Shows Impact of Stagnant Corn Demand Hitting Agriculture Economy
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association) Access to New Markets to Grow Demand Require Carbon Capture and Sequestration -- According to a new economic contribution study released today (May 6, 2025), Iowa biofuels production has begun to reflect stagnant corn demand throughout the agriculture
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
U.S. Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Takes off as New Capacity Comes Online
(U.S. Energy Information Administration) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production is growing in the United States as new capacity comes online. U.S. production of Other Biofuels, the category we use to capture SAF in our Petroleum Supply Monthly, approximately doubled from December 2024 to
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Using Life Cycle Assessment to Evaluate the Light Duty Vehicle Transportation Sector
(Transportation Energy Institute) Regulations in the United States have taken multiple approaches and methodologies to evaluating emissions sources. Light duty vehicles are primarily regulated by the emissions that come from the vehicle tailpipe while liquid fuels are, in some cases, regulated
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Oil Industry Ad Campaign Presses California Lawmakers on Affordability
by Alex Nieves (Politico Pro Energywire) The seven-figure ad buy calls on state and local officials to sign a pledge to oppose policies that increase gas prices and utility rates. -- The Western States Petroleum Association launched a seven-figure ad campaign Monday
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Fuel Refiners Say EPA Shirked Duty to Grant Biofuel Waiver
by Tom Lotshaw (Law360) A refining industry trade group has urged a D.C. federal judge to order the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to scale back its cellulosic biofuel blending requirements for 2023, saying the agency shirked an obligation to do so
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
GWRCCC 2025 Awards Nominations Open DEADLINE uncertain Awards Luncheon October 23, 2025
The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) is now accepting award nominations for outstanding individuals, organizations, and initiatives driving progress in clean energy, transportation innovation, and environmental equity. Do you know a leader, business, or community partner making a real impact in the clean
May 06, 2025 Read Full Article
China's Zhejiang Jiaao Gets Rare Export License for SAF
(Hydrocarbon Processing) China's Zhejiang Jiaao Enprotech said on Wednesday its subsidiary had obtained a state-granted export license for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for 2025. This is one of the first such permits Beijing has granted to the country's nascent low-carbon aviation fuel
May 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Masdar and OMV Advance Partnership on Green Hydrogen Development
(OMV) • Companies sign non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to partner in the production of green hydrogen, synthetic sustainable aviation fuels, and other synthetic chemicals Agreement covers potential opportunities in Austria, the UAE and in Central and Northern Europe for the production
May 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Germany’s Corden BioChem Resumes Production at Bioethanol Plant Abandoned by Swiss Clariant in Romania
(Romania-Inside.com) Corden BioChem, a German industrial biotechnology company operating as an independent company within the International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG), announced it will begin production and plans investments of tens of millions of euros at the bioethanol factory it took over
May 06, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Policies and Practices for Climate Smart Agriculture
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation features Gregory Jaffe of Jaffe Policy Consulting. Highlights include details on the USDA Climate Smart Agriculture Interim Rule, covering biofuel feedstock crops, carbon intensity, and supply chain standards. It outlines covered crops like field
May 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Railroad 101: How the Pros Do It
by Jordan Davis (Rail Pros/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Many ethanol and other hazardous material facilities have rail spurs, track systems or loadout tracks used daily by employees. Some even possess equipment to move railcars, complete with train horns for safety. Rail
May 06, 2025 Read Full Article
SAF Takes Off & Ticket Prices Follow: The Real Cost Of Greener Air Travel
by Michael Barnard (Clean Technica) A traveler books a long-haul flight from Frankfurt to Singapore and notices a line item labeled “Environmental Surcharge.” It’s not optional, and it’s not tiny. For most economy passengers, it adds somewhere between €6 and €20. In
May 06, 2025 Read Full Article
QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Todd Neeley
So how bad to you want SAF, rural America? If a long-term 45Z extension and the SAF industry are going to happen, farmers will have to openly push for both. Trump may ultimately say no to the refined fuels industry
May 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Ethanol Blog: Does the Trump Administration Fully Understand Rural Economic Potential of SAF?
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) As time passes beyond the first 100 days of the Trump administration, dreams of a rural future with sustainable aviation fuel seem to be waning -- this despite the rural vote carrying President Donald Trump
May 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Why California Usually Pays More at the Pump for Gasoline
by Anne Miranda and Tara Bennett-Chirico (U.S. Department of Energy Energy Information Administration) Retail prices for regular grade gasoline in California are consistently higher than in any other state in the continental United States, often exceeding the national average by more than
May 06, 2025 Read Full Article
The Trump Administration Pauses a Moonshot Push to Grow Biofuel Crops with Less Fertilizer
by Celia Llopis-Jepsen (KCUR/NPR ) Scientists in Kansas, Missouri and other states were poised to start research to cut U.S. reliance on fertilizer imports, keep biofuel farming cost-competitive and tackle a potent greenhouse gas. The U.S. Department of Energy had a vision:
May 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Global Agribusiness Forum and Festival (GAFFFF) --- June 5-6, 2025 --- São Paulo, Brazil
THE WORLD'S LARGEST AND MOST RENOWNED AGRICULTURAL CONFERENCE -- Since 2012, the Global Agribusiness Forum (GAF) has been the world’s main agribusiness forum. In five editions, it has brought together authorities from more than 60 countries, businesspeople, leaders and international organizations. In
May 06, 2025 Read Full Article
II Biodiesel and Biokerosene Forum – Technology and Innovation --- May 14-15, 2025 --- Anhembi District, São Paulo, Brazil
The Brazilian Union of Biodiesel and Biokerosene – Ubrabio presents the II Biodiesel and Biokerosene Forum – Technology and Innovation , which will be held on May 14th and 15th at Fenagra , the International Agroindustry Fair, in São Paulo, in the Anhembi District . With the aim of
May 06, 2025 Read Full Article
EU Requirements for CO₂ Use in RFNBO Production: What Makes a Fuel an RFNBO?
by Timothy Daniel* (Rimba, Inc., special for Advanced Biofuels USA) Under the EU Renewable Energy Directive II (RED II), Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBOs) are defined as “liquid or gaseous fuels which are used in the transport sector other than biofuels
May 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Market-Based Accounting for Clean Fuels
(CRS) Fuel producers and their customers concerned with managing the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from using fuels are pursuing ways to replace conventional fossil fuels with biologically derived and lower-emitting alternative fuels. To help spur investment in the production of these
May 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Market-Based Accounting for Clean Fuels Webinar --- May 21, 2025 --- ONLINE
Join our expert panel for a deep dive into CEAP's new guidance on Market-Based Accounting for Clean Fuels. Suppliers and purchasers of clean, low-carbon fuels have needed guidance on how certificates for purchased clean fuels should be reflected in corporate
May 05, 2025 Read Full Article
2025: The Year of SAF Mandates
(Argus Media) An Argus overview on SAF regulations, market fundamentals and prices READ MORE
May 05, 2025 Read Full Article
SAF Investor London 2025 --- May 28-29, 2025 --- London, UK
The widespread adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is no longer an engineering challenge. It is an economic one. New technologies now need to prove they can scale up and meet the industry’s need for billions of dollars of capital that are
May 05, 2025 Read Full Article
High Performance Low Carbon Liquid Fuels Summit --- May 6-7, 2025 --- Indianapolis, IN
This is a unique opportunity to participate in discussions about retail strategy and federal efforts for biofuels and other topics of interest in our industry. READ MORE
May 05, 2025 Read Full Article
32nd Practical Short Course: Advanced Technologies in Oilseed Processing, Edible Oil Refining and Oil Modification --- June 5-6, 2025 --- Lisbon, Portugal and ONLINE
PROGRAM Day 1: Thursday, June 5, 2025 8:55 Opening remarks 9:00 Chemistry & Processing of Oils & Fats, Dr. Ignace Debruyne, ID&A, Belgium Session 1: OILSEED EXTRACTION and PROTEIN PROCESSING 9:30 Sunflower and Soybean Dehulling and Preparation, Mr. Kevin Jobling, CPM Europa Crown, U.K. 10:00 TD-NMR Combined to Artificial Intelligence
May 05, 2025 Read Full Article
New Study Shows Clean Fuels Industry Contributes $42.4 Billion to U.S. Economy
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) A new study commissioned by Clean Fuels Alliance America shows the U.S. biomass-based diesel industry generated $42.4 billion in economic activity in 2024, supported 107,400 jobs and paid $6 billion in annual wages. The study, “Economic Impact of Biodiesel on
May 05, 2025 Read Full Article
DBFZ Publishes Comprehensive Monitoring of Renewable Energies in Transport
(DBFZ) The European Union and large parts of the world are pursuing the ambitious goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest. With an average of 20 % of annual greenhouse gas emissions, the transport sector has a key
May 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Rapeseed Remains the Dominant Raw Material for Biodiesel Production in Germany
(Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP)) Germany is the largest producer of biodiesel in Europe. According to the latest data from the Association of the German Biofuel Industry (VDB), a total of around 3.6 million tonnes of
May 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Attorney Intel Names Mark Riedy a Top Energy/Natural Resources Attorney
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Washington, Attorney Intel has recognized Mark Riedy, a Partner at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, as one of the Top 25 Energy and Natural Resources Attorneys of 2025. Riedy was selected for his extensive work spanning
May 05, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Integrated Waste-to-Fuel and Wastewater Treatment
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Discover the synergistic thermo-microbial-electrochemical (T-MEC) approach for converting food waste to jet fuel blendstocks while treating HTL wastewater. This integrated system aims to improve carbon yield and reduce waste processing costs compared to anaerobic digestion. Microbial
May 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Speed of Lightning, Roar of Thunder: 8 Underdog Stories That Punch Above Their Weight
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... These are the stories that matter in the long-haul, but they don’t always come gift-wrapped with a PR Newswire bow. ... 1. Simplifyber: $12M Series A for Biomaterials in Apparel ... In Plain Language: Wearing bio-based clothing every day is
May 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Minnesota Biofuels Association Refutes Claim E15 Could Drive Summer Gas Prices Higher
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) The Minnesota Biofuels Association is refuting a recent newspaper article critical of ethanol. Executive director Brian Werner tells Brownfield a Minneapolis Star Tribune story featuring the state’s largest oil refiner Flint Hills claimed consumers could pay
May 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Ranking Member Angie Craig Marks Trump’s First 100 Days with 100 Headlines
(U.S. House Agriculture Committee Democrats) House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s first 100 days in office. “Family farmers are struggling right now. They need certainty. They need access to new markets and stability within established
May 03, 2025 Read Full Article
ICAO “Deeply Concerned” over Proposals to Raise Global Climate Finance through International Levies on Aviation
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir) In a letter to its 193 member states, ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar has urged them to “express a clear concern” over proposals elsewhere for countries to impose new taxes or levies on international aviation to help
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Opportunities for Methane Mitigation in Agriculture: Technological, Economic and Regulatory Considerations
(World Resources Institute) This report provides a comprehensive guide to the most promising technologies for agricultural methane mitigation, incorporating the latest evidence. It explores methane reduction strategies for three major sources—livestock digestion (enteric fermentation), manure management, and rice cultivation. The analysis
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Renewable Methanol: Powering Decarbonisation across Hard-to-Abate Sectors
by Kristian Ilasko (Hydrocarbon Engineering) As the global drive toward net-zero intensifies, industries are seeking practical, scalable solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Renewable methanol is emerging as a key enabler in this transition, offering a low-carbon alternative derived from
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Green Transportation Summit & Expo --- August 26-28, 2025 --- Tacoma, WA
The Green Transportation Summit & Expo (GTSE) is evolving to meet the growing demands of the clean transportation sector. In 2025 and beyond, GTSE is expanding its footprint with more regional partnerships, new industry collaborations, and enhanced year-round engagement opportunities.
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency School Bus Replacement Grant DEADLINE May 14, 2025
(Minnesota Pollution Control Agency) The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) requests proposals from eligible applicants from private, public, and nonprofit sectors to partially fund new diesel, propane and natural gas school bus replacements in the Minnesota. The grant aims to reduce
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels in 2025 and Beyond, Key Trends and Outlooks --- May 20, 2025 --- ONLINE
As decarbonization efforts introduced in the post-COVID era begin to lose momentum, impacted by rising living costs and intensifying global trade tensions, navigating the future of sustainable fuels has never been more critical. In conjunction with the launch of our revised Long-Term
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Hydrogen and Biofuel Setbacks Force Air NZ to Chart New Emissions Course
by Jonathan Milne (newsroom) An Air NZ-Airbus initiative to build a 100-seater hydrogen plane has stalled, coming just after Meridian shelved its big Southern Green Hydrogen project -- The delayed arrival of Air NZ's eight new fuel-efficient Boeing 787-10s is one of
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
IRCR Webinar: Upgrading Carbon Accounting for a Net Zero World --- May 13, 2025 --- ONLINE
Join the Institute for Responsible Carbon Removal for the next event in its webinar series, “Scrubbing the Skies: The Role of Carbon Dioxide Removal in Combating Climate Change.” The series focuses on scientific, technological, legal, political, and justice-focused issues associated with carbon
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Viva Energy : Holds Australian-First Cruise Ship Biofuels Trial
(Viva Energy Australia) Viva Energy kicked-off an an innovative trial of marine biofuel when Royal Caribbean Group's Celebrity Edge sailed from Sydney on 5 April.The initiative marks the first commercial cruise ship in Australia to partake in this trial, serving as
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
UTC Manages Challenging Logistics for Biofuel Refinery Plant
(UTC Overseas) ... External conditions such as changing weather, uprisings, strikes, and delays are factored into their everyday planning. UTC’s recent Heartwell project was fraught with many of these challenges. Knowledge and experience guided UTC’s team of professionals through the risks
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Sustainable Palm Oil Certification Inadvertently Affects Production Efficiency in Malaysia
by Nina Zachlod, Michael Hudecheck, Charlotta Sirén & Gerard George (Nature Communications Earth & Environment) Sustainability certifications have rapidly gained prominence and become standards across many industries, yet knowledge about the potential unintended consequences of their criteria remains limited. Here, we use European
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Southeast Kansas Issued BDO Zone ‘BBB’ Rating for Corn Stover
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) Southeast Kansas Positioned to Expand into Agricultural Biomass Market -- Southeast Kansas Regional Planning Commission, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of an investment grade BDO Zone ‘BBB’ Rating for Southeast Kansas. The BDO Zone
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Irish Ferries Uses Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil to Fuel Ship for First Time
by Colin Gleeson (Irish Times) Paul Balfe of fuel supplier Circle K says move ‘a significant step towards cleaner maritime operations’ -- Irish Ferries’ high speed catamaran Dublin Swift has become the group’s first vessel to use hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Brazil Eyes Global Feed Market with Soaring DDGS Output
(UkAgroConsult/S&P Global) Brazil’s booming corn ethanol industry is driving a surge in dried distillers grains with solubles production, and producers — especially in Mato Grosso state — are teaming up with local authorities to open new international markets, with a major
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
OMV Unveils Austria’s Largest Green Hydrogen Production Plant
(OMV) OMV's first-time production of green hydrogen on a commercial scale; OMV has successfully started-up its plant in Schwechat near Vienna with an annual production of up to 1,500 metric tons of green hydrogen; It contributes to the production of more sustainable fuels
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Wet Wastes
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Understand the potential of hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) to produce significant volumes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from wet wastes. HTL offers a continuous process with high carbon yields. Research focuses on addressing key challenges like nitrogen
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Nebraska Celebrates Renewable Fuels Month This May
(Nebraska Ethanol Board) Renewable Fuels Month highlights the importance of renewable biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel. The month of May marks the beginning of the summer driving season, making it an ideal time to fuel up on clean and cost-saving biofuels.
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
North Dakota Creates Program to Help Ethanol Producers Lower Their CI Scores
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong on April 15 signed a bill creating a low-carbon fuels fund that is designed to help the state’s ethanol producers lower the carbon intensity (CI) of the fuel they produce,
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Carey, Miller-Meeks Lead Bill to Extend Biofuel Tax Credits
(Office of U.S. Representative Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15)) Today (May 1, 2025), U.S. Reps. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (R-Iowa-01) introduced bipartisan legislation to extend tax incentives that strengthen the biofuels sector. “Biodiesel
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Sunshine Strategies for Rainy Days: For Builders and Creators, This One’s for You
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... I find the best strategy in confusing conditions is to drive towards the light, always worked for me. Rainy here, it’s sunny there, let’s go that way. There’s good news a-plenty, let’s share that and build
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
House Votes to Revoke California’s Clean Cars Rule
by: James Bikales and Alex Nieves (Politico Pro) Thirty-five Democrats joined all Republicans in voting to clear the Congressional Review Act resolution. -- The House voted Thursday (May 1, 2025) to overturn California’s nation-leading clean cars rule, setting up a high-stakes vote
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
BioMADE and Lygos to Fast-Track Pilot Biomanufacturing Facility in California
(BioMADE) The Hayward facility aims to open by the early 2026 and will expand domestic bioindustrial manufacturing capabilities, strengthen national security, and secure domestic supply chains for needed materials. -- Today, BioMADE announced an agreement with Lygos, a pioneering sustainable specialty chemicals
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
BioMADE Finalizes $132M National Security Investment in Demonstration-Scale Biomanufacturing Facility in Minnesota
(BioMADE) The Maple Grove facility will be key in BioMADE’s national network of pilot- to demonstration-scale infrastructure to advance U.S. biomanufacturing and enhance national security. -- Today (April 29, 2025), BioMADE announced Maple Grove as the Minnesota site in its national network
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Deutsche Aircraft Prepares to Fly D328eco Testbed, Focusing on SAF rather than Novel Propulsion Technologies
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) European airframer Deutsche Aircraft is preparing to unveil the first of three testbed aircraft for its reduced-emission D328eco regional airliner programme as it targets 2027 for certification and entry into service. In an increasingly challenging market for
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Keenan Recycling Powers Ahead with 100% Biomethane Food Waste Trucks
(Bioenergy Insight) Keenan Recycling said it is hitting the road with a new fleet of 100% biomethane-powered food waste collection trucks, designed to revolutionise how food waste is collected and transported in the UK. As the nation’s largest food waste collector, Keenan
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
North American Renderers Association Accepting Applications for $2,500 Scholarship DEADLINE July 28, 2025
(North American Renderers Association/Biobased Diesel Daily) The North American Renderers Association announced on National Rendering Day April 21 that the organization is offering a scholarship to be awarded to one student in the amount of $2,500. The NARA Rendering Scholarship was established
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
NHV Introduces SAF for Offshore Operations in Cooperation with Vestas
(NHV Group) Helicopter operator NHV Group and wind turbine manufacturer Vestas are collaborating with the aim of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from helicopter operations. Starting in April, flights from NHV group departing from Esbjerg Airport will be fully integrating Sustainable
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Bureau Veritas Joins NavHyS Project to Advance Liquid Hydrogen Innovation in Shipping
(Bureau Veritas) Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) is pleased to announce its participation in NavHyS, a new European research project dedicated to advancing the use of liquid hydrogen (LH₂) in maritime applications. Funded by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership, NavHyS brings
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Viridi Energy Brings First Company-Operated RNG Facility Online in Baldwin County, Alabama
(Viridi Energy/Business Wire) The landfill gas-to-RNG project marks a key milestone in Viridi’s strategy to scale US renewable energy infrastructure -- Viridi Energy (“Viridi” or “the firm”), a leading renewable natural gas (RNG) platform, today announced it has begun operations at its new
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Phillips 66 Reports Difficult Q1 for Renewables Segment
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Phillips 66 released first quarter financial results on April 25, reporting reduced pre-tax earnings for its renewable fuels segment despite increased production volumes. The decrease is primarily attributed to the changing tax credit structure and other
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
CVR Energy Reports Profitable Q1 for Renewables Segment
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) CVR Energy Inc.’s renewables segment on April 28 reported positive adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2025 despite the expiration of the $1 per gallon blenders tax credit. Renewable diesel production volumes were up for
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Grunner Presents Functional Prototype of Ethanol-Powered Smart Machine, Launches S Series Models and Announces Consortium with Mercedes-Benz
(Grunner Energia/EAE Maquinas (Google Translation)) The company also has new features in its after-sales structure and strengthens its partnership with Michelin, which nationalized the manufacture of the tire used in Smart Machines. New ATR E has a unique ethanol engine. During Agrishow 2025 , one
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Pingree, Heinrich Lead Charge to Reach Net-Zero Emissions, Boost Profitability in US Agriculture
(Office of Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine 1st)) In honor of Earth Day, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) reintroduced the Agriculture Resilience Act (ARA), comprehensive legislation that aims to help the U.S. reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in the agricultural sector by
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Difficult and Costly Energy Transition unless the EU Invests in Biomass
(Chalmers University of Technology) Biomass is currently the EU’s largest renewable energy source, but climate strategies often focus on other energy sources. A comprehensive analysis, led by Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, now shows that biomass is crucial for Europe's ability
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
ATOBA, easyJet, and World Fuel Sign a Memorandum of Understanding to Develop Long Term Supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(ATOBA, easyJet, World Fuel/Business Wire) easyJet and ATOBA Energy (ATOBA), in partnership with World Fuel Services (World Fuel), announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for the development of long-term supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for easyJet’s operations in
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Repsol Surpasses 1,000 Service Stations with 100% Renewable Nexa Diesel
(Repsol) o From tomorrow (April 29, 2025) and until July 31, 2025, individual clients, who use the company’s payment app Waylet when refueling, will enjoy a discount of €0.10 per liter. With this discount, the 100% renewable fuel can be
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Sojitz Enters Biomethane Production and Sales Business in India
(Sojitz) Sojitz Corporation (“Sojitz”) invests in a holding structure of the special purpose company, IOC GPS Renewables Pvt. Ltd. (“IGRPL”) established jointly by GPS Renewables Private Limited. (“GPSR”) and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (“IOCL”), the largest state-owned oil company in India,
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Dreexo Energy Lands in Cadiz with a Biofuel Production Project and an Investment of 27 Million Euros.
by Amaya Lanceta (Diario de Sevilla) --The company will build the treatment plant on a plot of land in the Zona Franca fiscal area. -- Cadiz advances in the Blue Economy under the Free Trade Zone's unifying strategy -- Dreexo Energy will establish a biofuel
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Continued US Leadership in SAF Can Yield Rural Economic Benefits
(Climbing. Fast.) Collaboration between the aviation industry and the U.S. government in just the past few years has helped the nation achieve a commanding lead in the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), while rural communities are poised to reap significant
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Advanced Gasification for Renewable Natural Gas
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Learn about sorption-enhanced chemical looping gasification (SE-CLG) for efficient renewable natural gas production from biomass wastes. This intensified process integrates air separation, CO2 capture, and syngas conditioning in a single step. Developed phase transition sorbents (PTSs)
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Korea-US Agree to Promote Construction of Trans-Pacific Green Shipping Route… OOC Closes
(Khan (Google Translation)) A 'green shipping route' crossing the Pacific Ocean between Korea and the United States will be established in 2027. A preliminary feasibility study is also being conducted with the goal of conducting a pilot operation of a green
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Atal Begins $123.7M Retrofitting Project Focused on Green Shipping
(Marine Log) ... The project brings together 10 advanced technologies, each focused on reducing emissions and improving performance, including: · CO₂ capturing systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions · Air lubrication systems to improve hull efficiency · Closed-loop scrubbers to capture emissions from traditional
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo --- May 4-7, 2026 --- Los Vegas, NV
Join us at North America's largest advanced vehicle technology event and connect with the most influential leaders in the transportation industry. READ MORE Changed from April 28-May 1, 2026 Anaheim, CA
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Rotorcraft SAF Study Confirms Engines Burn Cleaner, Greener
by Tony Osborne (Aviation Week/The Weekly of Business Aviation) A study in Germany on the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in helicopters, has confirmed considerable reductions in soot particles, confirming cleaner and greener operation of rotorcraft. The trials performed by Germany’s
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
ASEAN and Canada Study Finds Southeast Asia Could Be a Key SAF Producer and Exporter
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) A high-level trans-Pacific research programme has concluded that abundant supplies of agricultural feedstock across multiple countries in Southeast Asia could facilitate the region’s emergence as a key global supplier of sustainable aviation fuels. The study was undertaken
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Is the Transition to Renewable Energy Sustainable for Humans?
by Philippe Marchand (Transport Energy Strategies) France’s General Accountability Office, in French Cour des Comptes, the public comptroller which rational organization dates back to Napoleonic times (1807 precisely), has recently published a 260-page report on the biogas value chain public support strategy, unusually
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Global Car Bans: Ambition Meets Reality
by Tammy Klein (Transport Energy Strategies) Over the last several years, governments around the world have made bold announcements about phasing out internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs) and transitioning to electric vehicles (zero tailpipe emission vehicles, or ZEVs). The headlines have
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
BIOKET 2026 --- March 17 - 19, 2026 --- Fribourg, Switzerland
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April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Workshop Announcement: Addressing investment barriers by improving documentation of sustainable biomass resources
Workshop organized by Oak Ridge National Laboratory and IEA Bioenergy Task 43 (Sustainable Biomass). The workshop will share the recently launched global biomass data set and web portal bioenergykdf.ornl.gov. Participants will have opportunities to access the data, have questions answered, and provide
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
How to Enter for the NOMIS & Science Young Explorer Award DEADLINE May 15, 2025
(Science Magazine) The award is presented for outstanding research performed by the applicant as described in a 1,000-word essay. The submission period for this year’s prize ends on 15 May 2025. The Grand Prize Winner Receives: Two Grand Prize winners will each be awarded a
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
West Central Area High School Students Tour CVEC
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company (CVEC) hosted 18 students from West Central Area High School earlier today for an in-depth tour on the ethanol production process. "We appreciate the students from West Central Area High School taking time out of
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Canby High School Students Tour ADM
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Eleven students from Canby High School’s career and tech education class toured the Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) carbohydrate plant here yesterday. “We enjoyed hosting Canby High School’s Career & Tech Ed students at our plant. Not only were students
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
MN Bio-Fuels Kicks Off Unleaded 88 Promotional Campaign
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) In conjunction with Earth Day, the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) began today a months-long campaign to promote Unleaded 88 in the Twin Cities metro area with a two-hour promotion at Holiday station in New Hope. Joining MN Bio-Fuels
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Guardian Energy Hosts Mankato Area High School Students
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Fifteen students from Mankato Area High School toured Guardian Energy on Aprill 22 to learn about the ethanol production process. “It was a pleasure to host students from Mankato Area High School. These tours provide an excellent opportunity to
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Highwater Ethanol Hosts Students From Sleepy Eye High School
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Fourteen students from Sleepy Eye High School’s Crops 101 class visited Highwater Ethanol on April 23 to get a better understanding of the ethanol production process. “We were happy to welcome students from Sleepy Eye High School at our
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Fueling America’s Future with Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Meg Whitty (LanzaJet) ... Over the next five years, the SAF industry is estimated to reach $20B in value with a compound annual growth rate of 61%. It has the potential to strengthen rural economies and increase energy security; it is
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Advancing Maritime Decarbonization: The 2025 IMO Agreement and the Fuel Transition
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The international transport sector, encompassing both aviation and maritime shipping, accounts for a significant share of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) suggests aviation, in 2023, was
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
7th Annual DoD Energy & Power Summit --- July 9-10, 2025 --- Washington, DC
DSI’s 7th Annual DoD Energy and Power Summit is a ‘Town-Hall’ style forum that will bring together leaders and expert from across U.S. military services, DoD, federal government, & industry. This event will explore the advancement of energy and power
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Understanding FuelEU Maritime: Market Impact, Pricing, and Strategic Decisions
(Argus Media) FuelEU compliance trading came into effect on 1 January 2025 and is ramping up as shipowners explore how they can manage compliance balances. In this on-demand webinar, learn more about: FuelEU Maritime: Introduction & Impact on the market. Argus launched FuelEU abatement
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
How Much Crop Residue to Remove
by Mahdi Al-Kaisi (Iowa State University Extension and Outreach) Crop residue removal—what effect does it have on corn yield and soil quality? That's a question quite often asked these days. The adoption of no-till and other conservation tillage systems help keep significant amounts
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
SK Incheon Petrochemical Debuts B30 Marine Biofuel Supply in South Korea
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Energy and chemical company SK Incheon Petrochemical, a subsidiary of South Korea’s conglomerate SK Group, has launched the first domestic production and supply of B30 biofuel for the shipping sector. The company started supplying B30 marine fuel
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Preem Redefine HVO100 Launches – The World's First Nordic Swan Ecolabel HVO100
(Preem) Road transport accounts for one-third of climate emissions in Sweden, and last year these emissions increased by 18 percent. To reverse this trend and enable an immediate reduction in fossil carbon dioxide emissions, Preem is now launching Preem Redefine HVO100,
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
China Pivots to Europe for Used Cooking Oil Exports as Tariffs Hit Shipments to US
by Chen Aizhu and Trixie Sher Li Yap (Reuters) China's used cooking oil (UCO) exports to the United States, its largest buyer, are set to plunge in coming months due to steep tariffs, forcing sellers to divert shipments to Europe and
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Ministry of Environment Announces that Climate Fund Will Start Financing Biomethane Trucks and Buses
(bnamericas/ABiogás (machine translation)) Starting this year, the National Climate Change Fund (FNMC) will start financing the acquisition of heavy-duty vehicles powered by biomethane, as well as the replacement of diesel engines with versions compatible with the renewable fuel. The measure is
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Borrowing a Gene from the Burning Bush Plant Improves Oil Qualities in Bioenergy Crops
(U.S. Department of Energy) Scientists engineered camelina and pennycress seeds to produce nearly pure specialized oils, paving the way for improved biofuel production. -- Plants store energy as oils in their seeds, which can be used to make biofuels. Some plants, such as
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Prometheus Fuels: Our First Product
(Prometheus Fuels) We’re proud to announce our first product — a 99.9% pure, carbon neutral methanol fuel that is molecularly identical to fossil methanol, but made from air. Orders for our first million tons of the fuel are sold out. What do
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Global Fuel Finder Enhanced with New Biofuels Capability
(Lloyd's Register) The enhanced platform supports safer, more sustainable fuel strategies in an increasingly complex marine energy landscape. -- Lloyd’s Register (LR) has enhanced its Global Fuel Finder tool, delivering a significant upgrade that allows ship operators and technical teams to make
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Vitol Launches New FuelEU Compliant Co-processed VLSFO Offering for Marine Customers
(Vitol) Vitol’s Elandra Falcon is the first vessel to bunker the fuel at Fujairah -- Vitol Bunkers is to offer customers FuelEU compliant co-processed bunkering fuel. The fuel is being produced by Vitol’s refinery in Fujairah – a 100kbd refinery producing finished
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Utility Global and Hanwha Corporation E&C Division to Collaborate on Cost-Effective Clean Hydrogen Production Using Biogas from Wastewater Treatment Facilities
(Utility Global) Utility Global, Inc. (“Utility”), a global leader in economic clean hydrogen production, announced that it will partner with Hanwha Corporation E&C Division (“Hanwha”) to carry out a Pre-FEED (preliminary front-end engineering and design) study for the deployment of its
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Around 150 Jobs at Risk as ABF Warns Bioethanol Plant Could Close
by Henry Saker-Clark (Evening Standard/MSN) Associated British Foods (ABF) has said it could have to shut down its East Yorkshire bioethanol plant, with around 150 jobs at risk at the site. The consumer giant, which also owns Primark and a raft of grocery brands, has
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
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