(Petrobras (Google Translation)) Biofuel produced at Reduc and distributed by Vibra reinforces the company's commitment to a just energy transition. -- Last week, Petrobras completed the production and sale of the first batch of SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) produced from CORSIA- certified
MIT Researchers Explore Energy-Efficient Alternative to Carbon Capture
(MIT News/Carbon Capture Magazine) Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a promising new approach to carbon capture that could offer a more energy-efficient and scalable alternative to conventional methods used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Carbon capture is widely
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
D-CRBN Closes €17.5 Million Series A: Company to Recycle CO₂-Rich Off-Gases and Hydrocarbons into Carbon Monoxide and Syngas
(D-CRBN) D-CRBN, a deep-tech company developing electrified plasma technology to recycle CO₂ and hydrocarbons into circular carbon molecules, today announced the successful closing of its €17.5 million Series A investment round. €17.5 million Series A investment round closed Led by Astaia, with participation
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Episode 61 – Tech Transfer, Innovation, and the Future of Chemicals with Victoria Meyer and The Chemical Show
by Cameron Begley (Spiegare/Tech Transfer Talk) In our first joint podcast, I joined Victoria Meyer and The Chemical Show to explore technology transfer and innovation in the chemical industry. The chemical industry is where I got my start, with Dow Chemical
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Corn Growers Urge USDA to Fund Research on Corn Grain, Not Just Stover
(National Corn Growers Association) The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), along with 15 state corn organizations, delivered a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to Under Secretary of Research, Education, and Economics Scott Hutchins, encouraging investment in research that supports
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Beyond E20: Repositioning Ethanol as India's Transport Energy Backbone
(KPMG) A strategic perspective on scaling ethanol beyond E20 to strengthen India’s energy security, sustainability, and fuel system resilience -- The report presents a comprehensive perspective on the evolution of India’s ethanol blending programme and its transition into a large-scale, integrated transport
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Gevo Announces Expansion of Carbon Business, Launch of New Digital Platform to Accelerate Market Access
(Gevo/Globe Newswire) Gevo, Inc., a diversified energy company, today (June 23, 2026) announced an expanded focus on the $12 billion carbon removal market, reinforcing its position as a leader in carbon removal. The energy company recently ranked amongst the top five of
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Honeywell and MIT Find Digital Technologies Can Help Increase Energy Supply, Reduce Energy Production Cost by Tens of Billions Annually
(Honeywell/PR Newswire) Honeywell analysis and MIT Center for Sustainability Science and Strategy modeling project annual savings of up to $225 billion in production costs for oil-based fuels, $80 billion in LNG alone, by 2050, using AI-enabled technologies Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON), in collaboration
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
The "Anchor Tenant" Model: Biofuel Refineries as Hubs for Industrial Symbiosis
by Solomon Tekle Rikitu* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The transition to a low-carbon economy requires more than replacing fossil fuels with renewable alternatives. Many industrial sectors still operate in isolation, generating waste heat, CO₂, and by-products that are often discarded despite
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
World-First for Power-to-Liquid: ERA ONE Receives ISCC EU Certification
(INERATEC) INERATEC, the Karlsruhe-based pioneer in sustainable e-Fuels, has reached a key regulatory milestone: its PtL plant ERA ONE has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) EU certification under the Renewable Energy Directive (EU) 2018/2001 (RED III). This makes
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
KPI OceanConnect Says Shipping Industry Has Largely Failed to Capitalize Falling Biofuel Prices
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In the UK, Ship and Bunker says KPI OceanConnect believes the shipping industry has largely failed to capitalize on increasingly competitive biofuel prices. Rising bunker fuel costs following the Iran conflict have narrowed the price gap
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
EU Court Says Private Jet Manufacturing Can Be Labelled Green Investment
by Bart Meijer (Reuters) The manufacture of private jets cannot be excluded from a list of activities deemed to be environmentally sustainable, the European Union's second-highest court said on Wednesday, annulling a decision by the European Commission. The contested list, the sustainable
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to AI-Augmented Downstream Process Design
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) While bioeconomy AI investments overwhelmingly target upstream strain engineering, downstream recovery processes actually account for the majority of commercial costs. Applying AI to optimize downstream steps like chromatography, filtration, and crystallization yields a return on investment
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
CARB Floats New Vehicle LEV, GHG, ZEV Standards Amid Waiver Litigation
(Inside EPA) California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff are proposing new criteria pollutant, greenhouse gas and zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) standards that would take effect in model year 2031, even as the Trump administration is waging an aggressive campaign to limit the
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Senate Farm Bill Leaves out Contentious Policies. Democrats Are Not Impressed.
by Andres Picon and Jennifer Yachnin (E&E Daily) The legislation includes forestry and conservation provisions but steers away from issues like pesticide labeling and biofuels policy. Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman on Tuesday painted a grim outlook for the nation’s farmers and
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Refinity Secures Exclusive License to PNNL Catalyst Technology to Convert Olefins into Circular Hydrocarbon Liquids for SAF Production
(Innventure) Refinity is developing an integrated pathway to convert mixed plastic waste into circular olefins and specialty hydrocarbon products, bypassing bio-based feedstock constraints Refinity, an Innventure, Inc. (NASDAQ: INV) company focused on transforming plastic waste into valuable chemical intermediates, today (June 22,
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
The Ethanol Bridge, Part 2: The Molecule Holding Down Fuel Prices
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In simple terms, octane measures a fuel’s resistance to premature combustion—the engine “knock” that threatens performance. It is the vital attribute that allows modern engines to operate at higher compression ratios, unlocking greater power and efficiency. Drivers
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Engineered Bacterial Spores Reveal New Protein Targets for Enzymes and Vaccines
by Mike Silver (Tufts Now) Fused to the outer layer of bacterial spores, things like enzymes, biosensors, and drugs are easily stored under even extreme conditions A remarkable quality of bioengineering is the fact that scientists can take biological processes honed by
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
The Power of Partnership: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Heavy-Duty Operations
(Neste) Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of heavy-duty logistics and material handling operations requires more than a one-size-fits-all approach. Discover how cross-industry collaboration is proving that immediate, scalable GHG emission reductions are not only possible but operationally viable today. In heavy-duty
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Axpo Conducts Its First Bio-LNG Refuelling of MOL Vessel in Barcelona
(Axpo) Axpo’s refuelling of a Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) vessel was its first ship-to-ship bio liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation in the port of Barcelona, it was announced today. MOL’s Lapis Ace vehicle carrier received bio-LNG from Axpo's bunkering vessel
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
BGK Invested EUR 25 Million in a Pan-European Biomethane Fund
(Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego) Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK) has invested €25 million in the SWEN Impact Fund for Transition 3 (SWIFT 3), managed by the French company SWEN Capital Partners. The money will be used to develop biogas and biomethane projects, including
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
RFA Supports Girl Scout Car Care Education
(Renewable Fuels Association) To help young drivers learn about the value and importance of caring for their vehicles and choosing the right fuels, the Renewable Fuels Association is sponsoring a series of car care workshops for girl scouts via its partnership
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Biodiesel in Inland Navigation: New List of Engine Approvals for B100, Blends Facilitates Climate Protection
((AGQM/Biobased Diesel Daily) Biodiesel could become significantly more important in inland navigation in the future. According to a list compiled by Germany’s biodiesel quality management association (AGQM), many marine engines are already approved for operation with pure biodiesel (B100) or higher biodiesel
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
California Sues to Keep Trump Out of Its Tailpipes
by Alex Guillén (Politico Pro) The administration is hoping to kill older Golden State rules for cars and trucks, as well as electrification standards for lawn equipment. -- California on Monday (June 22, 2026) launched a legal challenge over EPA's recent move to
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Petrobras to Build $1.2B BioQAV and Renewable Diesel Facility
(Zacks Equity Research/Yahoo! Finance) Petrobras PBR has taken a significant step toward advancing sustainable energy production by approving a $1.2 billion investment to develop a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the production of renewable jet fuel (bioQAV) and renewable diesel, according to
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Section 9003 Isn’t Broken. The Map Is.
by Cynthia Thyfault (QuantaVision) ... I’ve worked inside Section 9003 since it was written into the 2008 Farm Bill. Not adjacent to it. Inside it — application after application, year after year, alongside a small handful of people who have actually walked
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Marine Biofuel Bunkering Infrastructure
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Marine biofuel supply is growing rapidly, but last-mile delivery infrastructure is the binding constraint. Key bottlenecks include a severe lack of segregated tankage, specialized bunker barges, and blend-testing facilities at major hubs like Singapore and Fujairah.
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
The Ethanol Bridge, Part 1: The More You Use, The More You Save
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The fuel that contains more ethanol is often the fuel that costs less. According to today’s national AAA averages, regular gasoline sells for $3.97 per gallon. Premium sells for $4.86. E85, meanwhile, averages just $3.06. Think
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Johnson Matthey Selected by Phelan Green for Landmark e-SAF Plant in South Africa
(Joohnson Matthey) Phelan Green Hydrogen has announced it has licensed technologies from Johnson Matthey Catalyst Technologies (JM CT) for its planned electro‑sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) facility in the Western Cape, South Africa. Construction of the facility in Saldanha Bay is expected to
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Transforming Compliance Challenges into Credit Opportunities
by Brad Pleima and Alicia Jones (EcoEngineers/Biobased Diesel Daily) New true-up and deficit mechanisms under California’s LCFS are reshaping credit risk, rewarding conservatism and penalizing operational drift. California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard has moved into a more disciplined phase. Following amendments adopted in
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Faith No More: Is Farmer-Controlled Data the Future of US Agriculture?
by Chris Bennett (AgWeb) ... “Go anywhere in rural Illinois and find me a single farmer that has real faith in USDA or sincere belief in their crop reports. You won’t meet even one,” says Grundy County producer Sam Halterman.
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
The HEFA Feedstock Crunch Is Coming for SAF -- Is Alcohol-to-Jet the Easy Answer?
Mathias Bøje Madsen (Topsoe/Biobased Diesel Daily) ... To date, HEFA (hydro-processed esters and fatty acids) remains the only commercialized SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) production pathway. It works by converting lipid-based feedstocks such as used cooking oil (UCO) into drop-in jet fuel,
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
St1 Biokraft Supplies BioLNG to Destination Gotland Ferries
(Bioenergy Insight) St1 Biokraft has begun supplying liquefied biogas (BioLNG) to Destination Gotland's ferry operations for the summer season and Almedalen Week 2026, marking the Nordic biomethane company's first delivery to the Swedish ferry operator and its first supply of Swedish-produced
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Horizon Europe Project Validates Biogas-to-Hydrogen Technology
(BioEnergy Insight) A four-year Horizon Europe research project has demonstrated a process that converts raw biogas into hydrogen and solid carbon, with results suggesting the technology could produce renewable hydrogen more efficiently than water electrolysis. The TITAN project, due to close formally
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Building on Solid Foundations: BioTown Biogas Appoints New CEO
(Bioenergy Insight) With a new chief executive at the helm, one of the world’s largest on-farm biodigester operators is targeting expanded output, new revenue streams and a multi-site growth strategy. Christopher J. Pino tells Bioenergy Insight about his plans. BioTown Biogas (BTB)
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
PyroGenesis Delivers Contaminated Biomass-to-Syngas Technology
(BioEnergy Insight) PyroGenesis Inc. has delivered a gasification system capable of converting contaminated biomass into synthesis gas (syngas) to Innofibre, a Quebec-based cellulosic innovation centre, as part of a collaborative project to expand the range of biomass feedstocks available for energy
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Mumbai Plans Compressed Biogas Facility to Process 350 Tonnes of Organic Waste Daily
(BioEnergy Insight) Mumbai is to develop a major compressed biogas facility at Mankhurd that will convert segregated organic waste into renewable fuel, following the signing of a concession agreement between the city's civic administration and its urban gas distribution utility. The Mumbai
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Technology Performance Insurance
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Traditional lenders refuse to underwrite the inherent engineering and execution risks of first-of-a-kind (FOAK) SAF projects. Technology Performance Insurance (TPI) solves this by converting unproven technology risks into bankable credit obligations backed by A-rated insurers. Because
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
UNSW Research Solves Critical Electrolyzer Bottleneck in Green Hydrogen Production
by Ev Foley (PV Magazine) UNSW researchers have used 3D imaging to see how trapped bubbles affect the efficacy of electrolysers in the production of green hydrogen, smoothing the way for decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors such as steelmaking and heavy-duty transport. University of
June 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Working with Communities on Hydrogen and Renewable Fuels
(Washington State Department of Commerce) Washington is working to ensure hydrogen and renewable fuel development benefits communities, supports workers, and protects public health. Why environmental justice matters for hydrogen and renewable fuels Hydrogen is expected to be an important tool for cutting emissions
June 22, 2026 Read Full Article
India Approves E100 Fuel Framework, Paving Way for Ethanol-Only Vehicles
by Randhir Patil (BioEnergy Times) India has formally approved the regulatory framework for the use of 100 per cent ethanol (E100) as a vehicle fuel, opening the path for the commercial introduction of vehicles designed to run entirely on ethanol and marking a
June 22, 2026 Read Full Article
CAAP Inks Collab for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Development
by Ma. Cristina Arayata (Philippine News Agency) The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has inked a memorandum of understanding with two partners to accelerate the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). SAF is made up of renewable waste and raw
June 22, 2026 Read Full Article
The New Biofuels Law Is Being Discussed: the Government Defended the Proposed Increases in the Blends of 10% for Biodiesel and 15% for Bioethanol.
by Esteban Fuentes (Clarin (Google Translation)) Daniel González, Secretary of Coordination for Energy and Mining, was present at the plenary session of the Senate's Mining, Energy and Fuels and Budget and Finance committees. The official stated that the project promoted by Senator
June 22, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Ethanol Exports Surge on Trade Deals as Industry Warns against Unraveling USMCA
by Jenny Schlecht (AgWeek) ... The United Kingdom, Lindberg (Luke Lindberg, under secretary of agriculture for trade and foreign agricultural affairs in the U.S. Department of Agriculture) noted, has increased its purchase of ethanol by about 50% following a trade agreement with
June 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Palm Oil Market at USD 77.42 Billion to Reach USD 105.15 Billion by 2032 at 4.47% CAGR - Rapid Growth in Sustainable Oils
(Maximize Market Research/Open PR) ... The market is gaining attention as sustainability requirements, responsible sourcing, labeling rules, import-export controls, and certified sustainable palm oil commitments reshape procurement decisions. MMR notes that consumer awareness of environmental and social issues has pushed companies
June 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Grupo Bimbo and Aeroméxico Join Forces to Drive Descarbonization in Latin America
(Groupo Bimbo) This corporate alliance is a pioneer in the region, focused on promoting the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) -- Grupo Aeroméxico announced that it has established a strategic alliance with Grupo Bimbo through which it will promote the use
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Buffalo Biodiesel Announces Major Executive Expansion Amid $300 Million Growth Initiative
(Buffalo Biodiesel/PR Newswire) Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. announced a series of executive appointments as the company prepares for a major expansion following a $300 million capital partnership with Verite Capital Partners. Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. announced a series of executive appointments as the company
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
The RFS Takes a Bold New Course
By Donnel Rehagen (Clean Fuels Alliance America) EPA’s Final Renewable Fuel Standards for 2026 and 2027 are remarkable. It’s easy to say the agency set volumes at historic levels, of course. But more than that, for the first time EPA prioritized
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
How the SEED Act Could Impact Ohio Farmers, Diesel Prices and Biodiesel Demand
(Ohio Ag Net TV) The Strengthening Economic and Energy Development (SEED) Act is gaining attention in Washington and across rural America as lawmakers, fuel retailers and agriculture groups look for ways to stabilize fuel prices while strengthening demand for U.S.-grown biofuels.
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Let’s Tread Slowly with Biofuel Ambitions
by Shrey Madaan (Consumer Choice Center/The Statesman) ... The government’s interest in isobutanol reflects a practical limitation in India’s current biofuel strategy. While ethanol blending has become a central pillar of petrol policy, extending biofuels to diesel has proved far more difficult.
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Illinois Farmers Turn to Biodiesel Amid Oil Shocks
Naomi Taxay (Aledo Times Record/Medill Illinois News Bureau/Capital News Illinois) At Incobrasa Industries, one of four soybean processing and biodiesel manufacturing companies in Illinois, a construction project is expected to roughly double the company’s production capacity by mid-June. The expansion reflects Illinois’
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Policy Nuggets: A False Choice between Carbon Removals and e-SAF
(SkyNRG) As Europe pushes to make flying more climate-friendly, two major solutions are often discussed: Electro-sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF): A clean fuel made using renewable electricity and captured carbon. Carbon removals: Technologies that pull CO₂ out of the air, like direct air capture
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
USDA Delivers Final Rule to Revamp REAP Program to White House OMB
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The USDA on June 15 delivered a final rule to the White House Office of Management and Budget that would, in part, “simplify and streamline requirements and processes” for the Rural Energy for America Program. REAP
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
OMB Rule Proposes Significant Changes to Federal Financial Assistance Requirements Public Comment DEADLINE July 13, 2026
(Holland & Knight) • The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and a group of other federal agencies recently issued a proposed rule in the Federal Register that, if finalized, would make significant changes across federal agencies related to the approval
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Biomethane Mechanism: Connecting Buyers and Sellers
(European Commission) The European Commission has officially launched today the Biomethane Mechanism, a key initiative under the EU Energy and Raw Materials Platform. Designed to accelerate the growth of Europe’s biomethane market, the mechanism is a voluntary, free of charge and
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Growing a New ‘Leaf’ that Harnesses Sun, Water and CO2 to Make Liquid Fuel
by Jim Shelton (Yale University News) A research team led by Yale chemists has taken the ability of science to mimic photosynthesis to a new level, with a standalone device that produces methanol. A Yale-led research team has developed the first standalone
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Ohmium and RenewCO₂ Collaborate to Advance CO₂-to-Chemicals Technology
(Ohmium/Business Wire) Ohmium International Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-efficiency, modular Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzers, today announced its collaboration with RenewCO₂ to bring electrochemical CO₂ conversion technology to commercial scale. This joint development pairing RenewCO₂'s patented eCUT-FA™ catalyst technology with
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
SED to Develop India's Advanced 2G Ethanol Biorefinery with ₹150 Crore Government Financial Assistance under PM JI-VAN
(Spray Engineering Devices/PR Newswire) Government-supported project integrates global carbon recycling innovation with indigenous biomass gasification technology, advancing India's next-generation biofuel ecosystem -- In a significant milestone for India's advanced biofuel journey, Spray Engineering Devices Limited (SED) has received approval for ₹150 crore
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
STR Launches GreenSTR Project to Expand Biofuels Storage Capacity in Rotterdam
(Storage Terminal Magazine) Service Terminal Rotterdam (STR), a leading bunker facility located in the heart of the Port of Rotterdam, has announced the launch of Project GreenSTR, a major infrastructure development aimed at supporting the growing demand for sustainable marine fuels
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
New Partnership for Viet Nam's Bioethanol Industry, Powered by Biosolutions to Support E10 Rollout
(Novonesis) Global biosolutions leader Novonesis and Nhà Xanh, Viet Nam's leading biofuel producer, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost domestic biofuels production and strengthen Viet Nam's long-term energy security The agreement, signed at the Embassy of Denmark in Hanoi
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
ACME Signs Investment Agreement for $4.2-B Green Hydrogen/Ammonia Project in Oman
(Hydrocarbon Processing) ACME Group has signed an investment agreement for the second and third phases of its green hydrogen project in Duqm, Oman, as part of a broader package of investment deals announced by the Special Economic Zone at Duqm. The
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
A Peacock in a Palm Tree: The Improbable Story of the Bioeconomy’s Latest Surge
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... This week alone, growth appeared in a fermentation facility in Georgia, a waste-to-energy partnership in the Philippines, and a sustainable aviation fuel complex in Brazil. Different technologies. Different geographies. Different markets. The common thread is
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Kvasir Technologies Raises EUR 10 Million to Accelerate Commercialization of Climate-Neutral Marine Fuel
(Kvasir Technologies) European Energy joins Kvasir Technologies as a new investor and strategic partner alongside EIFO, Mærsk Growth and Footprint Fund. The Series A round provides capital to develop and design a new commercial production plant and scale climate-neutral drop-in fuel
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
The Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit (45Z), Part 2: Carbon Intensity
Zhangliang Chen and Jonathan Coppess (University of Illinois/farmdoc daily) As discussed previously, the Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, or Section 45Z, is a tax credit for biofuel producers, not a direct payment or benefit to farmers (farmdoc daily, May 27, 2026). The
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
BDO ZoneCONNECT Webinar: Placer, Nevada and El Dorado Counties, California
(Biofuels Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) On June 18, 2026, Ecostrat Inc. and the BDO Zone Initiative, hosted the BDO ZoneCONNECT webinar, highlighting three investment-grade BDO Zone communities in California — all rated A for Woody Biomass: Placer, Nevada, and El Dorado
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Daimler Truck’s Hydrogen Small Series Begins with DACHSER Deployment
(ACT News) • DACHSER will become the first company to put the Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 Truck into practical operation. The logistics provider will deploy one liquid hydrogen fuel-cell truck tractor at the end of December 2026, followed by two additional units by mid-2027. The
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Advanced Biofuels for Transport Decarbonization: Technology Pathways, Commercial Progress and Global Perspectives --- June 30, 2026 --- ONLINE
In a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape, energy security and resilience have become central drivers of the transition to sustainable transport fuels. Recent disruptions in global energy markets and continued volatility in crude oil supply and prices have highlighted the strategic
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Climate Conversations: Sustainable Aviation Fuels --- June 25, 2026 --- ONLINE Recorded Presentation Available
Join us for a conversation that will explore the future of sustainable aviation fuels. -- While air travel has transformed global connectivity, it remains one of the most carbon-intensive modes of transportation and one of the hardest sectors to abate.
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Tests Biofuel for Trains
(VNA/Vietnam Plus) KAI Vice President for Corporate Communications Anne Purba said the transition to B50 biofuel will be carried out in phases and undergo a rigorous testing process to meet the operational requirements of the railway industry, which demands high reliability
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Southeast University and Korea University Study Map Sustainable Biomass-to-Energy Pathways
(Cactus Communications/EurekAlert!) Researchers provide a roadmap for converting biomass into renewable energy and chemicals using machine learning and sustainability assessments As global efforts to reduce dependence on fossil resources continue to intensify, biomass has emerged as a promising renewable feedstock for producing
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Cargill Studies Beef Tallow for Brazil Biodiesel as US Tariffs Bite
by Roberto Samora and Fernando Cardoso (Reuters) Cargill is studying the feasibility of using beef tallow to produce biodiesel in Brazil, a trader for the firm said on Tuesday (June 16, 2026), as U.S. tariffs have made exports of the animal
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
EcoCeres and British Airways Extend Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply Agreement to Support Lower-Carbon Aviation
(EcoCeres) EcoCeres announced the extension of its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply agreement with British Airways until the end of 2030 -- EcoCeres, a global leader in the innovation and commercialization of renewable fuels and green molecules, announced the extension of
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to SAF Standards Fragmentation
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The dominance of ASTM D7566 is fracturing as regional authorities like EASA, China’s CAAC, and India’s DGCA establish independent sustainable aviation fuel specifications. This regulatory divergence forces producers to endure multiple independent qualification processes, imposing an
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
The Port of Algeciras Initiates the Roadmap to Connect with the Green Maritime Corridors of Panama and Colombia
(El Estrecho Digital) The APBA brings together maritime-port actors and institutions from both Latin American countries to align decarbonization initiatives with the enclave of the Strait -- The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) has begun work to define the
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
How Washington Is Advancing Hydrogen and Renewable Fuels
(Washington State Department of Commerce) Washington is working with state and local governments, utilities, industry, tribes and communities to support cleaner fuels and energy systems. Hydrogen is expected to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution in parts of Washington’s economy
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Hong Kong Introduces Incentives to Expand Use of Green Maritime Fuels
(Open Gov Asia) The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will introduce two incentive schemes aimed at accelerating the maritime sector’s transition towards lower‑carbon fuels. Announced by the Marine Department on 12 June 2026, the initiatives will provide financial incentives for
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Fuel Cell System to Be Adopted for New Dining Cruise Ship
(Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, Yanmar Power Solutions Co., Ltd., ENEOS Corporation) A New Cruise Experience Combining Environmental Performance with Onboard Comfort -- Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), Yanmar Power Solutions Co., Ltd. (Yanmar Power Solutions), and ENEOS Corporation (ENEOS) have agreed to
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Shipping Firm Future Proof Files for Bankruptcy
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In the Netherlands, Ship & Bunker reports hydrogen-powered inland shipping company Future Proof Shipping has filed for bankruptcy despite operating three zero-emission container vessels. The Rotterdam-based company entered bankruptcy proceedings on June 2, with the case transferred
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Video: India Won’t Need US Ethanol Imports, Says AIDA DDG Bharati Balaji
by Mukul Yudhveer Singh (Autocar Professional) AIDA Director General Bharati Balaji says India has sufficient ethanol production capacity to support future blending requirements, while also outlining the industry’s outlook on E25, E30 and flex-fuel vehicles. India is unlikely to require ethanol imports
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Mixed Outlook for Biofuels in the Offshore Vessel Market
by David Foxwell (Riviera) ... For instance, offshore vessels are not covered by the FuelEU maritime regulation, part of the European Commission’s fit for 55 legislative package, that promotes the use of renewable, low-carbon fuels and clean energy technologies for ships.
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Targray Collaboration Expands RNG Supply to Canadian Markets
(Targray) Targray has announced a strategic collaboration with LF Bioenergy, a leading producer of renewable natural gas (RNG), to supply RNG to markets across Canada. The collaboration combines LF Bioenergy’s agricultural RNG production with Targray’s extensive market expertise, customer network, and supply
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Dairies Are Recycling Record Amounts of Manure into Renewable Energy
(American Biogas Council) As part of National Dairy Month, the American Biogas Council (ABC) today(June 11, 2026) released new data showing continued growth in the number of dairy farms that recycle their manure into renewable energy using biogas capture systems. Currently,
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Turning Biodiesel Storage Issues into a Problem of the Past
by Brad Crawford (Biobased Diesel Daily) Benecor’s end-to-end approach to fuel storage and dispensing reduces risk, shortens timelines and delivers a higher level of confidence for customers adopting biodiesel. Benecor is an industry leader in diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), diesel and renewable
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Axens to Provide the Vegan® HEFA Technology to Dragonfly for SAF Production Facilities in the Caribbean and Africa.
(Axens) Axens announces its collaboration with Dragonfly for the licensing of Axens’ leading Vegan® HEFA technology for the development of several sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) production facilities in Africa and the Caribbean. As part of the collaboration, Dragonfly will implement Axens’
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Be8 Arrives in Italy and Strengthens Its Strategy in the European Biofuels Market
(Be8) Be8 announced this week the creation of another group subsidiary: Be8 Milan, in Italy. The new operation is aligned with the company’s strategic planning and aims to strengthen exports of biofuels and raw materials to Europe, such as soybean oil,
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company Marks 30 Years in Business
by Tom Cherveny (AgWeek) The farmer-owned cooperative that owns the ethanol plant outside Benson, Minnesota, was launched 30 years ago to add value to locally produced corn. -- ... Thirty years later, Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company is ready to mark its anniversary
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Carbon Market Could Offer Farmers Opportunity for More Money
by Gil Gullickson (Wallaces Farmer/Farm Progress) As Things Look to Me: Carbon intensification score helps determine eligibility for Section 45Z payments. Section 45 of the Inflation Act of 2022 could determine payments to farmers who produce low-carbon fuels. The tax credit’s worth is based
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
OMB Nominee Confirms the Agency Is ‘Making Progress’ on USDA’s 45Z Feedstock Rule
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, on June 12 pressed Hal Duncan, President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as deputy director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, on the current status of USDA’s 45Z
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuels Standard Engagement: Stakeholders Can Share Feedback to Help Us Review Alberta’s Renewable Fuels Standard.
(Alberta) We are gathering feedback from Renewable Fuels Standard stakeholders to ensure the standard remains effective and relevant to current technologies, markets and fuel use. Reviewing the standard could stimulate new investment and support increased uptake of low-carbon fuel feedstocks and low-carbon
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
A New Step for Green Hydrogen in Luxembourg
(LuxHyVal/enoblog) ... Luxembourg Hydrogen Valley (LuxHyVal) is a project aimed at producing renewable hydrogen in Luxembourg using renewable electricity. Following Enovos’ Final Investment Decision (FID), LuxHyVal is now moving from the planning phase into the implementation phase. Engineering and construction activities can now
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels from Polish Fields. ORLEN Develops Cooperation with Science and Agriculture.
(ORLEN (Google translation)) ORLEN has begun collaborating with the Poznań University of Life Sciences on a project to develop optimal conditions for growing camelina (Camelina sativa) for biofuel production. This initiative supports the development of a domestic supply chain for
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
SunGas Announces Cessation of Beaver Lake Biofuels Project
(SunGas Renewables) SunGas Renewables Inc. (“SunGas”) announces that it will cease further development of the Beaver Lake Biofuels project (“Beaver Lake”), a proposed wood fiber-to-low carbon methanol facility in Central Louisiana near Alexandria. Beaver Lake’s design contemplated the integration of three SunGas
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Braya Renewable Fuels Celebrates First Sale of Renewable Diesel for the Canadian Market
(Braya Renewable Fuels) Braya Renewable Fuels (Braya) celebrated an exciting milestone for the Come By Chance refinery when it completed its first sale of renewable diesel for the Canadian market. The sale of 100,000 barrels of renewable diesel to a Canadian customer
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Algae Projects Utilizing Carbon Dioxide – Foster Photosynthesis and Carbon Sequestration
by Sam A. Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics) ... On the other hand, algae today in greenhouse gas emissions reduction efforts and biofuel production via algae growth are significant; where algae support environmental improvement (via CO2 sequestration) and supports biofuels, which should be
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Defense Aviation SAF Offtakes
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Department of Defense consumes 4.6 billion gallons of jet fuel annually, offering unparalleled scale and sovereign credit that could anchor first-of-a-kind (FOAK) SAF projects. However, developers face structural hurdles, including annual budget cycles, short-term contracts,
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
5 Cave-Men Explain Sustainable Marine Fuels (Because Every Energy Transition Eventually Becomes an Argument about Beads)
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Today, the debate is ... about marine fuels, hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, biofuels, batteries, carbon intensity, supply security, infrastructure, and cost. Yet the underlying question remains remarkably unchanged. What sustains? Not merely what is sustainable in theory,
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
A US Federal Policy Roadmap Scaling Technology-based CDR
(Carbon 180) Scaling Technology-based CDR: A US Federal Policy Roadmap provides federal policymakers with a suite of policy proposals to accelerate the deployment of technological carbon removal in the near-term and enable responsible growth over the long-term. Scientists agree that we
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
California Clean Air Day (October 7, 2026) Microgrant Application Open DEADLINE July 17, 2026
(Coalition for Clean Air) Funding of up to $1,000 is available to make California Clean Air Day a success in your community. Please complete this grant application for potential funding for your local event or activity. To be eligible for funding,
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Open Call for Evidence: SAF Mandate: SAF Supply and Industry Certainty in an Evolving Market DEADLINE July 28, 2026
(U.K. Department for Transport) Seeks industry views on the supply of advanced non-HEFA (including PtL) SAF and the issue of tankering. -- This call for evidence seeks views and evidence from industry on the availability of future non-HEFA SAF supply once the
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
£219 Million to Power Britain's Green Aviation Revolution
(U.K. Department for Transport and Keir Mather MP) £219 million boost for sustainable aviation fuel to cut emissions and back UK innovation and jobs. £93 million available now for pioneering UK companies to develop and scale up sustainable aviation fuel production to make
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Federal Government Task Force Report Names National BDO Zone Scale-Up as Priority Action for Canada’s Forest Sector Transformation
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) Ecostrat Inc. and the BDO Zone Initiative today welcomed the release of the Canadian Forest Sector Transformation Task Force’s Final Report, Canada’s Transformed Forest Sector: Competitive. Resilient. Relevant., which names the national scale-up of BDO Zones
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Powering the Digital Age: Data Centers, AI Growth, and the Role of Backup Power
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) ... Between primary power and backup generation sits a critical layer: battery-based systems, commonly referred to as uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). These systems serve as a bridge in the event of power disruption. Their role is
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Team M3 Maintenance Managers Meeting --- August 10-13, 2026 --- South Sioux City, NE
The Team M3 event is a collaborative network of maintenance managers and plant professionals focused on improving reliability, efficiency and best practices across the ethanol industry. Through peer networking, technical learning and vendor engagement, the event helps maintenance teams stay
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Sustainable Fuels Summit: SAF, Renewable Diesel and Biodiesel --- June 14-16, 2027 --- Omaha, NE
SAVE THE DATE The Sustainable Fuels Summit: SAF, Renewable Diesel, and Biodiesel is a premier forum designed for producers of biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to learn about cutting-edge process technologies, innovative techniques, and equipment to optimize existing
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo --- June 11-13, 2029 --- Omaha, NE
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June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo --- June 21-23, 2028 --- Kansas City, MO
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June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo --- June 14-16, 2027 --- Omaha, NE
Now in its 43rd year, the FEW provides the ethanol industry with cutting-edge content and unparalleled networking opportunities in a dynamic business-to-business environment. As the largest, longest running ethanol conference in the world, the FEW is renowned for its superb
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Carbon Capture & Storage Summit --- June 14-16, 2027 --- Omaha, NE
Capturing and storing carbon dioxide in underground wells has the potential to become the most consequential technological deployment in the history of the broader biofuels industry. Deploying effective carbon capture and storage at biofuels plants will cement ethanol and biodiesel
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
2026 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo Showcases Innovation, Insight and Industry Momentum
(BBI International/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The 2026 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) concluded after three days of education, networking and collaboration that highlighted the ethanol industry's continued commitment to expansion, innovation and operational excellence. Produced by Ethanol Producer Magazine and organized
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Closing the Carbon Cycle: Unraveling the Roles of Light and Heat in CO2 Photocatalysis
by Yasuo Izumi (Chiba University) Researchers reveal how photocatalytic and photothermal processes work together to enhance CO2-to-CH4 conversion Photocatalytic conversion of carbon dioxide to methane offers a promising route for carbon recycling, but its low efficiency and unclear mechanisms limit its practical
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Exolum Begins Operations at Madeira Airport and Will Invest More than 4.5 Million Euros in Expanding Its Facilities
(Exolum) ... The project will be developed in several phases and will include the construction of new tanks, the progressive modernization of existing facilities, and the implementation of advanced control and safety systems. This investment will increase the airport's fuel autonomy
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
ORLEN Invites Customers to Participate in LNG and BioLNG Market Demand Survey
(ORLEN) ORLEN has launched a market demand survey for small-scale LNG and bioLNG, inviting business partners to share information that will support the planning of future infrastructure and commercial offerings. The Company aims to gather insights into projected volumes, preferred delivery
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
American Airlines and Google Sign Record-Breaking Sustainable Aviation Fuel Agreement
(American Airlines) American Airlines and Google today (June 9, 2026) announced a record-breaking agreement for sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc), representing the largest publicly announced SAFc agreement between an airline and a single corporate customer to date. The new agreement will
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Endowment Launches Funding Opportunity to Assess Closed Wood Products Facilities for Bioenergy Development DEADLINE August 6, 2026
(U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities/Crawford/EIN Presswire) New initiative offers up to $500,000 to test the renewable energy and economic potential of idled industrial sites in forest-dependent regions -- The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities today launched a Request for Proposals
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Ocean Visions Launches Tool to Advance Seaweed as Climate Solution
(Ocean Visions) Digital road map outlines priority actions needed for seaweed to support decarbonization across multiple sectors -- Ocean Visions today (June 9, 2026) announced the launch of its Seaweed-Based Products for Decarbonization road map, a first-of-its-kind digital resource designed to help guide the responsible
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Beyond RNG: The Renewable Natural Oil (RNO) Era Is Beginning
by Moji Karimi and Marcio Silva (Cemvita/Biofuels Digest) How the waste-to-energy industry is evolving from single-molecule outputs to intelligent carbon optimization The Carbon Value Problem Nobody Talks About For more than a decade, the waste-to-energy industry has operated from a remarkably consistent playbook:
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
USDA Opens Application Period for FY 2027 Trade Promotion Programs DEADLINE August 14, 2026
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The USDA on June 10 announced it is now accepting fiscal year (FY) 2027 funding applications for five trade promotion programs, including those that support efforts to increase exports of ethanol and distillers grains. The specific
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Fueling Agriculture: Biofuels as the Catalyst
(S&P Global Energy) ... Agriculture stands at a crossroads -- Technology and innovation have enabled US farmers and ranchers to supply more food and fuel than ever before—a trend that promises to accelerate as artificial intelligence (AI) powers advances in seed technologies,
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Cargo vs. Passenger SAF Demand
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) While passenger airlines drive headline sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) commitments, their inability to pass premium costs to price-sensitive travelers creates fragile demand. In contrast, cargo carriers like DHL and Amazon Air offer highly bankable offtakes by
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
CALL FOR SPEAKERS BIOKET 2027 --- March 9 - 11, 2027 --- Strasbourg, France DEADLINE October 31, 2026
BIOKET continues its mission to accelerate the industrialization of bio-based innovations. We are pleased to announce that the next edition of BIOKET – The Bioeconomy Key Enabling Technologies Conference & Exhibition will take place in Strasbourg, France, from March 9 to
June 15, 2026 Read Full Article
CALL FOR PAPERS SAE International’s WCX™ World Congress Experience --- April 27-29, 2027 --- Novi, MI DEADLINE September 19, 2026
WCX™ 2027 convenes the global mobility engineering community to solve what’s next. From vehicle systems and propulsion to connectivity, automation, and materials, this is where engineers, OEMs, suppliers, and technical leaders align real challenges and real solutions. Produced by SAE International®,
June 15, 2026 Read Full Article
SAE International’s WCX™ World Congress Experience --- April 27-29, 2027 --- Novi, MI
WCX™ 2027 convenes the global mobility engineering community to solve what’s next. From vehicle systems and propulsion to connectivity, automation, and materials, this is where engineers, OEMs, suppliers, and technical leaders align real challenges and real solutions. Produced by SAE International®,
June 15, 2026 Read Full Article
8th European Conference Future of Biofuels --- October (27) 28-29, 2026 --- Gothenburg, Sweden
The evolving landscape of EU regulations, market dynamics, and technological advancements presents both challenges and opportunities for stakeholders in the biofuel industry. In response to these regulatory changes, the European biodiesel market is expected to navigate increasing volatility in vegetable
June 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Industry CCUS 2026 --- November (17) 18-19, 2026 --- Amsterdam, Netherlands
After the great success of our Industry CCUS 2025 Conference that gathered over 100 attendees from over 20+ countries, we are thrilled to announce the upcoming edition. The conference will take place on 18-19 November 2026 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
June 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Argus Sustainable Marine Fuels Conference --- September 23-25, 2026 --- Houston, TX
Bringing together the market insight and decision‑makers shaping the next phase of marine fuel transition The maritime industry is at a critical turning point. Regulatory pressure is increasing, emissions targets are tightening and fuel strategies are evolving, yet progress across North
June 15, 2026 Read Full Article
CALL FOR SPEAKERS ACT Expo --- May 17-20, 2026 --- Las Vegas, NV DEADLINE September 10, 2026
The Largest Fleet Technology Show -- In just four days, you’ll get months of market intelligence distilled into practical strategies from the fleets, OEMs, shippers, and technology leaders shaping what’s next in freight movement and commercial transportation. Explore the innovations and trends
June 15, 2026 Read Full Article
ACT Expo --- May 17-20, 2027 --- Las Vegas, NV
The Largest Fleet Technology Show -- In just four days, you’ll get months of market intelligence distilled into practical strategies from the fleets, OEMs, shippers, and technology leaders shaping what’s next in freight movement and commercial transportation. Explore the innovations and trends
June 15, 2026 Read Full Article
S&P Global Energy Horizons Biofuels Outlook 2026 --- June 24, 2026 --- ONLINE
Before and After Iran: Reshaping the Biofuels Horizon -- The global biofuels landscape has experienced a fundamental shift. In conjunction with the launch of our revised long-term outlook for 2026, S&P Global Energy Horizons invites you to an exclusive webinar detailing
June 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Circularity Fuels Converts Raw Dairy Biogas to Jet Fuel in World First End-to-End Pilot
(Circularity Fuels/Business Wire) With projected commercial capital costs at roughly one-fifth of European SAF plants currently planned, Circularity offers airlines a low-cost path to mandated fuel volumes and a new revenue stream for farmers Circularity Fuels today announced it has completed the
June 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Clean Energy Begins Producing RNG at East Valley Cattle, One of the Largest Dairies in the Country
(Clean Energy) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE) has announced it has completed its eighth dairy renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility in Jerome, Idaho – one of the largest single-site dairies and RNG facilities in North America. East Valley Cattle
June 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Alchemity Receives Build our Future Award from Governor Moore
(Maryland Energy Innovation Institute) On June 8, 2026, Governor Wes Moore announced that the Maryland Department of Commerce has awarded 11 grants totaling nearly $7 million through the Build Our Future Grant Program. The recipients represent projects that will support innovation
June 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels’ Letter to President Trump Highlights Economic Benefits for Farmers, Rural Communities Flowing from RFS Rule
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Today, on the EPA-established effective date for the 2026-2027 Renewable Fuel Standard volumes, Clean Fuels Alliance America delivered a letter to President Donald Trump once again thanking the administration and EPA for the historic volumes. The letter
June 15, 2026 Read Full Article
From Cradle to Compliance: Managing Product Lifecycles as Sustainability Scrutiny Intensifies --- July 7, 2026 --- ONLINE
Every product your company makes has a carbon footprint. Until recently, though, almost no one was monitoring it. That is changing, and fast. Customers demand product-level emissions data before they sign contracts. The EU now charges a carbon price on imports
June 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Opinion: SAF’s Biggest Barrier Isn’t Fuel or Policy, It’s Airport Infrastructure
by Matthias Schnellmann (Metafuels/Aviation Week) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is no longer the technical gamble it once was. Production doubled between 2024 and 2025, reaching 1.9 million metric tons (634 million gal.). New pathways are maturing, and regulators have made adoption a legal
June 15, 2026 Read Full Article
The New Corporate Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0
(Science Based Targets initiative) The SBTi’s new flagship Standard has arrived, marking the next phase of the net-zero transition—from ambition to real-world implementation. Explore the updated Standard and register your interest to learn more about the Corporate Net-Zero Standard. The Corporate Net-Zero
June 15, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Sends More California Waivers to the GOP Buzzsaw
by Alex Guillén (Politico Pro E&E News) Automakers would no longer face any federal or state tailpipe standards for greenhouse gases. -- EPA on Friday (June 12, 2026) submitted four more California air pollution rule waivers to Congress, where Republicans can use
June 15, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bridging the FOAK to NOAK SAF Gap
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A “valley of death” stalls sustainable aviation fuel scale-up because lenders demand 18 to 24 months of operating data from a first-of-a-kind (FOAK) plant before financing a second facility. This waiting period disperses engineering teams and
June 15, 2026 Read Full Article
India Waives Excise Duty on Petrol with Higher Ethanol
by Nidhi Verma in New Delhi and Mrinmay Dey (Reuters) India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, on Wednesday (June 10, 2026) abolished excise duty on petrol blended with higher levels of ethanol. Petrol containing 22% to 30% ethanol will be
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Innovation Paves Way to Make ‘Clean’ Chemicals, Plastics and Food Using Solar Energy
(Queen Mary University of London) Integrated solar reactor uses sunlight, water, CO2 and engineered bacteria to grow biomass in a single beaker -- A new study led by Dr Lin Su of Queen Mary University of London, published today (May 19, 2026)
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
BIMCO Adopts Biofuel Clause to Support Transition to Low-Carbon Fuels
(BIMCO) BIMCO has adopted a Biofuel Clause for Time Charter Parties to address legal and operational challenges as the use of low-carbon fuels in shipping increases. As the shipping industry decarbonises, regulatory frameworks reshape companies’ fuel strategies. The integration of biofuels into
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest's 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to 45Z Tax Credits
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The short duration of the 45Z clean fuel production credit, even with its extension to 2029, creates a structural mismatch with the multi-decade horizons required for sustainable aviation fuel project finance. To bridge this gap, capital
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
ADM Ethanol Lawsuit Nears Key Ruling
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) ADM Ethanol Class-Action Approaches Turning Point After Fifth Exclusion Motion -- A federal judge in an ongoing class-action lawsuit against Archer Daniels Midland may be getting closer to rendering a final decision on whether to allow
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
EBRD Helps HoSt Group Boost Biomethane Production in Latvia
by Nigina Mirbabaeva (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) EBRD lends €26 million to Next Biogas, a subsidiary of HoSt Group from the Netherlands; Loan to finance the acquisition of an existing biogas plant and its conversion into a biomethane production facility; Biomethane supports
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Launch of Green Fuels Accelerator to Fast Track Commercial-Scale Low Carbon Liquid Fuels
by Fraser Thompson (Cyan Ventures) Launch of Green Fuels Accelerator to Fast Track Commercial-Scale Low Carbon Liquid Fuels Seven low‑carbon liquid fuel projects selected for targeted commercialisation support Finance, regulatory and offtake advisory to accelerate final investment decisions Projects span multiple conversion technologies and
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to SAF Offtake Contracts
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Sustainable aviation fuel offtake agreements have transitioned from narrative-driven sustainability purchases to commodity-grade fuel contracts underwritten by corporate treasurers. These contracts now serve as critical debt collateral to enable project financing. To achieve bankability, lenders require
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
2026 Export Exchange --- October 15-17, 2026 --- Seattle, Washington
Export Exchange is a premier industry event sponsored by the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council, Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and Growth Energy, offering an unparalleled opportunity to connect and build relationships with members of the U.S. grains production and export
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
California Carbon Capture Plan Draws Industry Cheers, Environmental Backlash
by Camille von Kaenel (Politico Pro Climatewire) The California Air Resources Board is under pressure to stabilize the nascent market for carbon capture after the loss of federal grants, but critics say the proposed rules could incentivize risky projects. -- As California’s first carbon
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
HB26-1289 Modification of Certain Tax Expenditures
(Colorado General Assembly) Concerning modification of certain tax expenditures, and, in connection therewith, making and reducing an appropriation. Bill Summary: The act adjusts several state tax expenditures as follows: ... Repeals the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility tax credit, effective January 1, 2027; Establishes the
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Fact Check: The R Street Institute Blows It Again
(Renewable Fuels Association) Earlier today (June 12, 2026), the R Street Institute—a self-described “think tank whose work is grounded in liberty and freedom”—published an opinion piece (heavy emphasis on “opinion”) on ethanol policy. It’s a real doozy, chock full of myths
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
45ZCF-GREET June 2026 Update
(U.S. Department of Energy) DOE Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation sent this bulletin at 06/12/2026 02:02 PM EDT -- 45ZCF-GREET June 2026 Update There has been a revision/update made to the 45ZCF-GREET model and user manual. Visit the 45ZCF-GREET webpage to
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
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