(Petrobras (Google translation)) The contract also outlines business opportunities with low-carbon solutions. -- Petrobras and Vale have signed a contract for the supply of diesel to the mining company's operations in Minas Gerais . The agreement involves the supply of S10 diesel , produced by Petrobras, with the addition of the
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Back TO HOME2025 Positions Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel for Success in 2026
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) The clean fuels industry strengthened its foundation in 2025 behind record policy targets, new engine capabilities and proven performance, setting expectations for continued growth in 2026. “Government agencies, fleets, manufacturers and consumers in 2025 recognized that biodiesel and
January 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Viewpoint: RIN Market Awaits US Policy Clarity
by By Matthew Cope and Cole Martin (Argus Media) US renewable fuel credits have traded in a narrow range for months but are likely to break out soon, when President Donald Trump's administration provides more clarity on incentives in the new year. Under
January 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Alabama Farmers Turn to Canola as Winter Crop Alternative, Boosting Biodiesel Fuel Production
by Nick Balenger (WAFF) Alabama farmers are increasingly choosing canola over winter wheat as a new crop option spreads across the state. Stuart Sanderson planted 600 acres of canola at Henderson Farms this year, joining many Alabama farmers who are trading some of
January 03, 2026 Read Full Article
SABR Turns Two; and Like All Two-Year-Olds, Has Been Very Busy
by Joe Jobe (Sustainable Advanced Biofuel Refiners Coalition (SABR)/Biodiesel Magazine) ... SABR incorporated as a 501(c)(6) biodiesel trade association in September 2023 with about 20 organizational members, and now we have more than 70, including some of the most seasoned veterans
January 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Complying with California’s New Specified Source Feedstock Attestation Requirement
BY Danielle Anderson (Christianson CPAs and Consultants /Biodiesel Magazine) As of July 2025, California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard requires renewable fuel producers using specified source feedstocks to secure attestation letters reaching back to the point of origin. This marks a significant
January 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Six National Elements Agree to Accelerate Energy Transition and Food Security, IPB University Takes Key Role
(IBP University) Food security and energy transition are often seen as two major agendas that are at odds with each other. However, cross institutional collaboration shows that both can be accelerated simultaneously through integrated research, innovation, and policies. This commitment was confirmed
January 02, 2026 Read Full Article
FuelEU Maritime Will Not Enter into Force in Norway on 1 January 2026
(Norwegian Maritime Authority) It has now been decided that the FuelEU Regulation will not enter into force in Norway from 1 January 2026. -- As previously communicated, efforts were made to allow for the Regulation to apply in Norway from 1 January 2026. FuelEU
January 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Leveling The Playing Field
by Katie Schroeder (Biodiesel Magazine) In the pursuit of supporting biofuels, both sides of the U.S.-Canada border have implemented incentive structures to encourage the production or use of renewable fuels over fossil fuels. However, the U.S. 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit
January 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Green Diesel: Innovation at Unicamp
by Igor Savenhago (Agro Estadão) ... At the State University of Campinas ( Unicamp ), the Ethanoil+ project seeks to transform the production of biodiesel and renewable diesel – known as green diesel – using compact equipment. The initiative, led by
January 01, 2026 Read Full Article
The Sustainable Marine Fuels 2026 Outlook: What’s Hot, What’s Not
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) What’s Hot: The Must Haves Making a Splash in 2026 LNG — The Tailored Transitional Look If marine fuels had a little black dress, LNG would be it. Globally recognizable, easy to style, and adaptable to many settings, LNG remains
January 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Charting the Course
by Caitlin Scheresky (Biodiesel Magazine) In mid-October, the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee convened for its second extraordinary session to discuss the potential adoption of the IMO Net-Zero Framework. With more than 80% of global trade and 40% of U.S.
December 31, 2025 Read Full Article
The State of Soy
by Susanne Retka Schill (Biodiesel Magazine) The soybean supply chain looks to proposed biofuel polices for hope in the midst of what’s been described as one of the most challenging years ever. For biofuel producers, the uncertainty around final rules and
December 31, 2025 Read Full Article
ANP Extends Suspension of Biodiesel Sales between Similar Distributors.
(Brazil Ministry of Mines and Energy National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (Google translation)) This measure will allow the Agency to conduct a more in-depth analysis of the effects of the ban. -- The ANP Board approved today (12/29) the extension,
December 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Pima County Wastewater Prepares for 21st Annual Grease Collection Event
(Pima County) For many people, the winter holidays end with New Year’s Day. But for the Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department (RWRD), the festivities aren’t over just yet. Every year, the department holds a winter grease collection, designed to give the public an
December 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Indonesia Plans to Fine Palm Oil Growers, Miners $8.5 Billion for Forest Encroachment
by Gayatri Suroyo (Reuters/MSN) Indonesia has identified potential fines amounting to $8.5 billion that the government could collect in 2026 from palm oil companies and miners operating illegally in forest areas, the country's attorney general said on Wednesday (December 24, 2025). President
December 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Biodiesel: JBS's Biopower Announces a R$ 140 Million Investment in Its 3 Plants.
(Noticias Daily Life) Biopower, a JBS New Businesses company that produces biodiesel, has just announced an investment of R$ 140 million in modernization and technological innovation at its three plants, located in Lins (SP), Campo Verde (MT), and Mafra (SC). This
December 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels Mandates Around the World 2026
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Daily Digest today released its annual review of biofuels mandates and targets around the world, looking at the state of biofuels mandates in 65 countries. Get the latest up to the minute new information on the
December 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Volatile Biofuels Demand Is Reshaping the Price Relationship between Soybean and Palm Oils
by Yu-Chi Wang and Joe Janzen (farmdoc/Successful Farming) ... Soybean oil and palm oil are the two most widely available vegetable oils in the world and are substitutes in many products, including as feedstocks in the production of biofuels. For many years,
December 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Indonesia Keeps 2026 Biodiesel Quota Flat, Raising Doubts over B50 Target
by Aditya Kondalamahanty and Ck Quick (S&P Global) 2026 biodiesel quota at 15.646 million kiloliters; Non-PSO allocations raised, PSO requirement reduced -- Indonesia has set its biodiesel production quota for 2026 at 15.646 million kiloliters, Ernest Gunawan, secretary general of the Indonesian Biofuel
December 29, 2025 Read Full Article
In the Pits: Time to Refuel in the Race to Net Zero
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... A new study out of the University of Sherbrooke has answered with brutal clarity: If the goal is maximum CO₂ avoided now, put the can in the truck — not the plane. Why would the
December 26, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Low Carbon Fuels Market Trends
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ICF forecasts environmental commodity pricing will likely rise, driven by domestic feedstock shortages versus aggressive Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs). This tension is compounded by the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) limiting full credit for virgin
December 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Winter Oilseeds as a Response to Biofuels Feedstock Demand
by Jacob Lionberger and Joe Janzen (farmdoc daily) U.S. biodiesel and renewable diesel output has increased significantly in recent years and the outlook for future policy and production is strong (Hubbs and Irwin, 2025). Growth in biomass-based diesel (BBD) fuel output
December 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Canadians Called Slow to Embrace Biofuel Policy
by Greg Price (Atberta Farmer) Agricultural producers encouraged to embrace stronger government biofuel policies for for their commodities -- Canadians farmers have had a hard time embracing biofuel policy the same way that producers south of the border have, says Shaun Haney,
December 24, 2025 Read Full Article
MDV Allowed to Recover RM109mil Loan from Ex-Biodiesel Producer, 4 Others
by V Anbalagan (Free Malaysia Today) The High Court, however, dismisses the company's second suit against eight parties for fraud and conspiracy. -- The High Court here has allowed government-linked Malaysia Debt Ventures Bhd (MDV) to recover about RM109 million from a former biodiesel
December 24, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Aemetis, Inc.
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Aemetis is scaling its low-carbon fuels platform, anchored by dairy Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) targeting negative carbon intensity. The RNG project currently links 12 operating digesters via a 36-mile pipeline, aiming to expand to 75 dairies by 2029
December 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Secretary Naig Announces 108 Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Projects to Expand Access to E15, Biodiesel in Iowa
(Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship) Projects in 46 counties receive cost-share grants through the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Board approved 108 projects during their
December 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Treasury, IRS Deliver 45Z Proposal to White House OMB
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service on Dec. 17 delivered a proposed rule to set 45Z clean fuel production credit guidance to the White House Office of Management and Budget. OMB
December 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Why Biofuel Additives Are Essential for Next-Generation Fuels
by Hugh Grant (Axcess News) The global biofuel additives market is witnessing significant momentum as the world increasingly shifts toward sustainable and low-carbon energy solutions. Biofuel additives are essential components that enhance the quality, efficiency, stability, and performance of biofuels such
December 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Wärtsilä's Fuel-Flexible Engines Selected to Reduce Emissions on Two New Vessels for Brazilian Operator
(Wärtsilä/CISION) Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the main engines for two new pusher tugs being built for Brazilian operator AMAGGI. The ships are under construction at the Beconal shipyard, located in Manaus, Brazil, and are designed with a focus on decarbonised
December 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Odfjell Has Launched the First Operational Green Corridor between Brazil and Europe
(Odfjell) Based on certified sustainable biofuel, this initiative sets a new benchmark for deep-sea decarbonization, demonstrating that low-carbon solutions are available today (December 15, 2025). -- Our chemical tankers are now sailing the 5,000-nautical-mile route between Brazil and Europe with substantially lower
December 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels Forum Highlights Policy, Markets and the Future of Rural Energy
by Jeffrey Tonjes (Northwest Signal) Northwest Ohio farmers, lawmakers and industry leaders came together Monday (December8, 2025) for an in-depth forum examining the role of biofuels in agriculture, energy policy and rural economic stability. The event held at the Tinora Performing Arts
December 17, 2025 Read Full Article
California's RABA Begins Shift to B20 Biodiesel across Bus Fleet
(Metro Magazine) Redding, California’s Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA) will now operate its entire 16-bus diesel fleet on a B20 biodiesel blend through its regular fueling program. -- The transition marks a significant step in RABA’s continued commitment to sustainability, cleaner air,
December 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Choosing the Right Fuel Is Like Choosing the Right Tool for the Job
by Matt Herr (Freight Waves) Chevron’s suite of fuels simplifies fuel decisions -- In the December 1 episode of Net-Zero Carbon, Dave Slade, principal biofuels scientist at Chevron, sat down with host Mary O’Connell to discuss how fleets can incorporate lower carbon intensity fuels
December 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Indian Army Formally Introduces Biodiesel into Its Fuel Supply Chain
by Vivek Waghmode (BioEnegy Times) In a major move to advance clean energy adoption and bolster the Centre’s green agenda, the Indian Army has officially incorporated biodiesel into its fuel network. The initiative was inaugurated at a ceremony in New Delhi, where
December 15, 2025 Read Full Article
German Cabinet Approves Draft Biofuels Law, Food-Based Ingredient Use to Continue
by Michael Hogan (Reuters) Germany's cabinet approved a draft biofuels law on Wednesday, which will allow continued use of food and animal feed as biofuel ingredients, the environment ministry said in a statement. Germany’s programme to cut greenhouse gases includes blending biofuels,
December 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Haffner Energy Secures Major Partnership in Canada, Kicks off Unprecedented Scale-up
(Haffner Energy) Haffner Energy announces the signing of a major strategic partnership in Canada, just weeks after unveiling its H6 product line to the public. This agreement marks a major breakthrough for the company and reverses the trend of a difficult
December 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Indonesia Aims to End Diesel Imports in 2026 with Expanded Biodiesel Program
by Dames Alexander Sinaga (Xinhua) Indonesia aims to halt diesel fuel imports in 2026 as the government accelerates its biodiesel program and boosts domestic refinery capacity, marking a major step toward strengthening energy security and reducing reliance on foreign fuel supplies. A
December 12, 2025 Read Full Article
2026: The Year Ahead -- 45Z Takes off, but Not to Expand SAF
by Jacqui Fatka (CoBank) Key Points: Ethanol producers can capture significant 45Z payments with minimal plant changes. For connected facilities, the launch of Tallgrass’ Trailblazer carbon pipeline creates an extra CI reduction boost. The elimination of the SAF incentive will further constrain liftoff
December 12, 2025 Read Full Article
MOL Eyes Expansion of Biodiesel under New China Partnership
by Bojan Lepic (Splash247) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), Sinopec, and Marubeni have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the establishment of a long-term supply system for marine biodiesel fuel. This memorandum aims to establish a long-term and stable supply system for
December 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Impact of Salinity on Chlorella vulgaris: Nutritional and Biodiesel Potential
(Bioengineer.org) In recent years, the impacts of climate change and increased salinity levels in water bodies have garnered significant scientific attention. The pivotal research carried out by Gürsoy et al. delves into the stresses imposed by salinity on the microalga Chlorella
December 11, 2025 Read Full Article
New Initiative Promotes US Biofuels for Maritime Market
(Renewable Fuels Association) The American Biofuels Maritime Initiative (ABMI), a unified group of bioenergy stakeholders co-chaired by the Renewable Fuels Association and the American Biogas Council (ABC), announced its official launch today. The new group plans to work with President Trump’s Administration and Congress to
December 11, 2025 Read Full Article
German Cabinet Approves Draft Biofuels Law, Food-Based Ingredient Use to Continue
by Michael Hogan (Reuters) Germany's cabinet approved a draft biofuels law on Wednesday (December 10, 2025), which will allow continued use of food and animal feed as biofuel ingredients, the environment ministry said in a statement. Germany’s programme to cut greenhouse gases includes
December 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Optimus Technologies and Mitsui & Co. Execute Strategic MOU for Glogal Distribution of Biodiesel Solutions
(Optimus Technologies/PR Newswire) Optimus Technologies, a leader in advanced biodiesel engine technology, today (December 9, 2025) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui"), one of the world's most diversified and respected trading and
December 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Chevron CEO Sees Growing Potential in Biofuels and Geothermal Energy
by Clara Hudson (Wall Street Journal) Mike Wirth outlined the oil-and-gas company’s hopes for everything from carbon capture to hydrogen -- The head of one of the biggest oil companies in the world has his eye on expanding a variety of alternative
December 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Banks Mining Cuts 2084 Tonnes of CO₂ Using Dieselite Biodiesel Blend
(Argent Fuel) Banks Mining, a long-established mining and quarrying company, has partnered with biodiesel supplier Argent Energy to lower carbon emissions from its mining operations. Known for surface mining, Banks operates one of the UK’s largest wholly-owned fleets of earthmoving machinery. The
December 09, 2025 Read Full Article
New Reporting of HVO Volumes by German Government Enhances Blending-Market Transparency
(Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e. V. (UFOP)/Biobased Diesel Daily) After a long interruption, Germany’s Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA) has published biofuels consumption figures up to August 2025. For the first time, the data
December 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Science and Society Intersect through Diesel and Biodiesel Engines
(The Dong-a Ilbo) ... In the late 19th century, after gasoline-powered engines were invented, Rudolf Diesel set out to create an engine that could run not only on gasoline, which was in short supply at the time, but also on a
December 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Indore News: Crackdown On Substandard Biodiesel Sale At Pump
(The Free Press Journal) Officials reported that the action followed complaints regarding the sale of spurious biodiesel. It was discovered that the pump was sourcing fuel from unauthorised suppliers instead of the six government-authorised licensed companies. As per government guidelines, the
December 08, 2025 Read Full Article
New Study Finds California’s Soybean ILUC Values Are Outdated
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) The analysis reveals CARB’s ILUC values for US soy-based biodiesel and renewable diesel lack current data overstate emissions -- A recent study commissioned by Clean Fuels Alliance America and Farmers Fueling the Future finds that California’s indirect land
December 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Exploring Ethanol: New Fuel Trial to Start on Laura Mærsk
(Maersk) Summary: Maersk continues to explore options to diversify its low-emission fuel portfolio by testing ethanol in a dual-fuel methanol engine. Maersk to trial 50/50 ethanol-methanol blend on the vessel Laura Mærsk Initial E10 test confirmed safe integration and strong performance Ethanol offers another scalable,
December 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Government Boosts Advanced Biofuel Production through Expanded JI-VAN Yojana
by Shri Suresh Gopi (Minister of State in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas/Lok Sabha/The Impressive Times) The Government had notified the “Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN (Jaiv Indhan- Vatavaran Anukool fasal awashesh Nivaran) Yojana” 2019, amended in 2024, with the objectives to
December 04, 2025 Read Full Article
St. Louis Companies Look to Get in on the Growing Global Biofuels Market
by Eric Schmid (St. Louis Magazine) ... Biofuels, such as those refined from the fats and oils from certain seed crops or even used cooking oil, offer a compelling alternative to traditional fuels—and electric batteries, too. ... Global demand is growing for alternative
December 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Commission Presents New Bioeconomy Strategy to Drive Green Growth, Competitiveness and Resilience across Europe
(European Commission) Today (November 26, 2025), the Commission adopted a new Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy, charting a way forward to build a clean, competitive and resilient European economy. By using renewable biological resources from land and sea and providing
December 03, 2025 Read Full Article
A Survey of Renewable Fuels and Carbon Capture / Storage / Utilization Activity in Taiwan
by Solomon Tekle Rikitu* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Taiwan’s 2050 net-zero target has catalyzed rapid developments in renewable fuels and carbon management technologies. This survey synthesizes the most recent landscape of renewable fuel pathways, carbon capture/storage/utilization (CCS/CCU) initiatives, life-cycle performance, markets and
December 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Rota Sustentável COP30 Records 99% Reduction in GHG Emissions with Be8 BeVant® Biofuel in Mercedes-Benz Euro 6 Engines
(Be8/Biobased Diesel Daily) Brazil-based biodiesel producer Be8 announced in November that it and Mercedes-Benz do Brasil collected significant data in comparative tests evaluating 100 percent biofuel in Euro 6 engines equipped with BlueTec 6 technology. The “Rota Sustentável COP30” covered more than
December 02, 2025 Read Full Article
TRA Proposes New Countervailing Duties on USA HVO Biodiesel Public Comment DEADLINE December 19, 2025
(U.K. Trade Remedies Authority) The TRA has proposed a countervailing measure on USA HVO biodiesel imports and has terminated its parallel dumping investigation. -- The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has published its Statement of Essential Facts on imports of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) biodiesel from
December 02, 2025 Read Full Article
New Haven Plant Now the East Coast’s Largest Producer of Biofuels
by P.R. Lockhart and John Moritz (CT Mirror) Inside a green metal-clad building in the Port of New Haven, a kind of modern day alchemy is at work, turning used cooking oil into fuel capable of powering trucks and heating homes. Within
December 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Wisconsin Leaders Push for Strong Biofuel Policy
by Blake Jackson (Wisconsin Ag Connection) Wisconsin soybean leaders travel to Washington to share the importance of clean fuel and the growing role of soy-based biofuels in the nation’s energy future. Their main goal is to show how renewable fuels
December 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Petrobras Supplies Transpetro Ships with 24% Renewable Bunker Fuel in São Paulo.
(iNFRA Agency) Petrobras supplied three Transpetro ships with bunker fuel ("bunker oil") containing 24% renewable content. The operation took place between November 10th and 17th at Tebar (São Sebastião Waterway Terminal), on the north coast of São Paulo, considered the
December 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Petrobras Steps up Its Bet on Biofuels and Cuts Investment in Renewables
(BNamericas) Biofuels will have a prominent role in Petrobras’ energy transition area in the coming years, while solar and wind generation will advance more slowly in the oil company’s portfolio. On Friday (November 28), the state-run firm’s director of energy transition and sustainability,
December 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels in Ethiopia: Status, Challenges, and Opportunities
by Solomon Tekle Rikitu* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Ethiopia’s biofuel sector offers substantial potential for enhancing energy security, mitigating climate change, and supporting rural development. Existing initiatives, including household biogas and small-scale liquid biofuels, demonstrate environmental and health benefits, yet expansion is
December 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Interpipe Delivers Pipes for Spain’s Biodiesel Plant
(The Odessa Journal) Ukrainian industrial company Interpipe continues to strengthen its position in the European market for products used in “green” technology facilities. In November, the company completed the supply of line pipes for a promising energy project focused on producing
November 27, 2025 Read Full Article
"First Order Nationwide" Pilot Program -- Refueling Hong Kong Tugboats with B5 Biodiesel!
(Xiamen Port Haicang Port Area (Google Translation)) This marks the first time in China that B5 biodiesel has been used throughout the entire refueling process on ships in port, signifying a crucial step forward for Xiamen in building a green
November 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Hong Kong to Mandate Mass Flow Meters for Methanol Bunkering Operations by Next Year
(Manifold Times) ‘We will commence feasibility studies for ammonia and hydrogen bunkering and mandate mass flow meters for methanol operations by next year,’ says Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan. -- Hong Kong’s Secretary for Transport and Logistics Ms Mable Chan
November 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Platts to Modify CFPC Calculation for BBD, SAF and RIN Multiplier for RD, Jan. 5, 2026
(S&P Global Platts) Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, will update the Clean Fuel Production Credit (CFPC) calculation, and the Renewable Identification Number (RIN) multiplier used in some biofuels assessments, effective Jan. 5, 2026. The CFP C updates will impact the
November 26, 2025 Read Full Article
NYK Vessels Use 251,017 mt of B24 in FY2024, 40 Times More than Previous Year
(Manifold Times) This marked a significant increase over the 6,287 mt used in FY2023, after the company launched long-term trials aimed at full-scale implementation of biofuel usage in FY2024. -- Japanese shipping major NYK on Tuesday (25 November) said its vessel has
November 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Petrobras Is Considering a Return to Ethanol Production and Increased Biodiesel Production, Says CEO.
by Fabrício Julião (CNN Brazil Money) During the Eloos event, organized by Itatiaia in partnership with CNN Brasil, Magda Chambriard stated that it is necessary to increase primary energy consumption by at least 60% by 2050. Petrobras President Magda Chambriard said on Monday (24)
November 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Brazil Sees Issues Related to Import of US Biofuels 'Practically Resolved
by Marcela Ayres (Reuters) Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin said on Tuesday that unspecified issues related to the country's imports of U.S. biofuels were "practically resolved". He did not provide details, but according to the Development, Industry, Trade and Services Ministry, which is
November 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Brazil Launches New Subcommittee in Support of Efforts to Increase Ethanol, Biodiesel Blend Levels
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy on Oct. 29 approved the creation of a new subcommittee that will be responsible for coordinating studies and proposing measures aimed at enabling higher blends of biodiesel and ethanol. The
November 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Group Warns Against Short-Sighted Savings
By Jed Macapagal (Malaya Insight) The Philippine Biodiesel Association (TPBA) is urging the government to weigh the broader national benefits of biofuels as lawmakers deliberate on House Bill (HB) 4151, or the Murang Langis Act. The measure seeks to empower the president
November 25, 2025 Read Full Article
UK to Impose Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese Biodiesel Imports
by Sam Tabahriti (Reuters) Britain will apply anti-dumping duties on biodiesel imports from China after finding they were sold at unfairly low prices, the government said on Tuesday (November 25, 2025). Britain's body that investigates unfair trade practices recommended the measures after
November 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Trade Agreement between Argentina and the United States: One Sector Hopes to Reopen a Market Worth US$1 Billion a Year
(Clarín) The framework trade agreement between Argentina and the United States , announced a few weeks ago, opened up a range of expectations in the agribusiness sector that goes beyond beef. One of the sectors that welcomes this agreement is the biodiesel industry , which
November 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Microalgae to Decontaminate Olive Mills: The Research that Drives the Circular Economy of Olive Groves
(RETEMA) The team from the University of Jaén has managed to reduce up to 94% of the contaminants in olive mill water and obtain biomass rich in carbohydrates, proteins and lipids for biofuels, fertilizers and cosmetics -- A team from the Department of
November 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Vale Is Testing a Higher Biodiesel Blend in Trucks and Electric Vehicles
by Marta Nogueira (Reuters) Mining company Vale said on Tuesday it has made progress in initiatives aimed at reducing emissions from its off-road trucks, with trials of these vehicles powered by higher blends of biodiesel in diesel, as well as other battery-powered
November 25, 2025 Read Full Article
From Farm to Fuel Tank: An Overview of Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel in New York --- December 10, 2025 --- ONLINE
Join us for a webinar on biodiesel and renewable diesel — a cleaner, renewable alternative fuel to conventional diesel fuel. In this webinar, you’ll learn: How biodiesel is produced and distributed in New York The emissions and performance benefits of biodiesel and renewable diesel Steps
November 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Puerto Rico Is Boosting Its Biodiesel Plant and Already Covers 30% of Municipal Consumption
(El Territorio (Google Translation)) The municipality is making progress in consolidating its biodiesel plant through agreements with neighboring towns and environmental awareness campaigns. Local production allows it to cover a third of the fuel demand for its road fleet, reducing costs
November 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Rewriting the RFS Playbook: Revised RVOs Backload Projected Biomass-Based Diesel Production and Feedstock Use into 2027
by Todd Hubbs and Scott Irwin (farmdoc daily) The EPA’s recent trilogy of RFS decisions represents one of the most consequential regulatory developments of the last decade for biomass-based diesel markets. Higher RVOs, more restrictive small refinery exemptions, and mandatory reallocation
November 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Congress Must Let America’s Farmers Fuel our Future
by Deanna Kovar (John Deere/Agri-Pulse) It’s been said before that farmers are the backbone of America. At John Deere, we see this daily in our customers, whose tireless work provides for a healthy, safe, and affordable supply of food. But their work
November 25, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Iogen’s Industry Horizons
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Iogen provides compelling reflections on achieving commercial success in biofuels, noting that market opportunities, not just technology, drive breakthroughs. The most ambitious vision is the integration of 2G biofuel processes with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS). This
November 24, 2025 Read Full Article
New Tide for Marine Propulsion
(Biofuels International) Biofuels are emerging as one of the most promising green alternatives to conventional marine fuels. Their production from renewable feedstocks significantly reduces lifecycle greenhouse-gas emissions compared with fossil fuel alternatives, and many biofuels are “drop-in” compatible. Stringent regulations like the
November 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Argentine Farmers' Association Partners with Abu Dhabi Energy Group Firm for Biofuel Projects
(El Cronista, Argentina/DF SUD (Google Translation)) The objective of the alliance, still in its early stages in terms of concrete business, is to seek opportunities in the marketing of biofuels and derived products. -- Argentina's largest agricultural cooperative, Agricultores Federados Argentinos (AFA),
November 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Trump Administration May Delay Biofuel Import Credit Cuts as Refiners Balk
By Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) Administration may delay program by one or two years; Move would please US refiners but upset farm lobby; Sources say no final decision on delay has been made President Donald Trump's administration is considering delaying for one or two years its
November 20, 2025 Read Full Article
International Green Fuel Alliance Established in Hong Kong
by Malik Johnson (World Ports Org.) On November 17, the 2025 World Maritime Merchants Conference, themed “Breaking Barriers and Embracing Change for Sustainable Development,” opened in Hong Kong, China. During the conference, the “International Green Fuel Alliance” (IGFA), jointly initiated by
November 20, 2025 Read Full Article
U.S. Legislation Could Boost Maritime Biofuel Use
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer Magazine) Proposed law would allow renewable fuel to generate Renewable Fuel Standard credits when used in ships -- The Renewable Fuels for Ocean-Going Vessels Act was introduced in March by Republican senator Pete Ricketts and Democratic senator
November 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Driving the Future: How Green Fleet Strategies Are Revolutionizing Modern Business
by Gary S Winemaster (Vocal/Media.Education) Building a Sustainable Roadmap for Efficiency, Innovation, and Long-Term Growth -- ... Expanding the Role of Alternative Fuels Biodiesel and renewable diesel are particularly valuable because they can often be used with little or no modification in existing diesel
November 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Facing the Challenges in North America
(Biofuels International) This has been a challenging year for the US biodiesel industry with domestic production running about 70% down on 2024 levels, albeit with some upsides for producers to celebrate concerning the sector’s longer-term future. Tax changes and policy uncertainties are
November 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Germany and Netherlands Consider Policy Shifts that Could Reshape European Biodiesel Demand
by Gehrman Kosenkov (Vesper) European biodiesel markets face potential restructuring following policy discussions in Germany and the Netherlands that could significantly alter how advanced biofuels are counted toward renewable energy targets. Germany is considering ending double counting for advanced biofuels in its greenhouse gas quota
November 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Mercedes-Benz and Be8 Bring the COP30 Sustainable Route to Brasília with a Test Using 100% Biofuel in Euro 6 Engines.
(Mercedes-Benz) • On an experimental basis, the objective is to compare the greenhouse gas emission levels of the Euro 6 engines that equip the Actros Evolution 2553 6x2 truck and the O 500 RSDD 8x2 coach, fueled by B15 commercial diesel and
November 13, 2025 Read Full Article
MachineryLink Blog AGCO Expands Alternative Fuel Capabilities for Its Agricultural Equipment
by Dan Miller (DTN Progressive Farmer) As the agricultural machinery industry explores alternative fuel strategies, challenges remain in determining which energy sources are best matched to various farming operations -- from battery-electric systems to large machines powered by a wide spectrum
November 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Production of Biodiesel Through the Transesterification of Jatropha Seed Oil Catalyzed by S-1 and TS-1 Zeolite Supported Molybdenum Catalysts
(Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering/Newswise) Researchers from Jiangxi Agricultural University, et al. have conducted a study entitled “Production of biodiesel through the transesterification of Jatropha seed oil catalyzed by S-1 and TS-1 zeolite supported molybdenum catalysts”. This study was published
November 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuel Sector Happy with Federal Budget
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer Magazine) Biodiesel and renewable diesel producers welome two programs announced by Ottawa -- Ottawa has followed through on its September promise to create a $372 million Biofuels Production Incentive (BPI), which will run from January 2026 through
November 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Pumps to Be Deployed at Taluka Level in Karnnataka
by Rohit Kulkarni (Trak.in) In a significant move to promote renewable energy, the Karnataka State Bioenergy Development Board (KSBD Board) has announced plans to set up biodiesel pumps at the taluk level in collaboration with private companies. The initiative aims to make
November 10, 2025 Read Full Article
A Fiscal Incentive Program to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Used Cooking Oil in Indonesia
by Tenny Kristiana and Chelsea Baldino (International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT)) Indonesia is exploring pathways to incorporate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into its national biofuel program, with used cooking oil (UCO) emerging as a promising feedstock. This research brief examines how
November 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels in Brazil: From the Soil to the Sky
by Rafael Rabioglio (BloombergNEF) ... The country is the second-largest ethanol and third-largest biodiesel producer in the world. The industry is likely to face both headwinds and tailwinds in the coming decades, including a potential increase in domestic blending mandates and a
November 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Implementation Opinions of the Ministry of Commerce on Expanding Green Trade
(Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (Google translation)) ... In order to actively expand green trade, promote trade optimization and upgrading, help achieve carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals, and accelerate the construction of a strong trading nation,
November 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Lootah Biofuels Wins GCC Industrial Excellence Award 2025
(Trade Arabia) Lootah Biofuels has achieved a new Gulf-wide milestone by winning the “GCC Industrial Excellence Award 2025” in the medium factories category. The award was presented during the Third GCC Industrial Exhibition, alongside the Meetings of GCC Ministers of Commerce and
November 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Advanced Biofuels Canada Welcomes Federal Budget 2025 Focus on Strategic Industries and Energy Security
(Advanced Biofuels Canada) Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) applauds the federal government for a budget that puts the economy first with a targeted focus on strategic industries. Strengthening domestic production and supply chains is vital to Canada’s energy security which is inseparable from safeguarding
November 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Podcast Interview: Chevron Explores Fuel Flexibility, CNG Demo Program and More
(Chevron) Erin Field, Senior Business Development Strategist for Renewable Fuels in Chevron’s Americas Fuels and Lubricants business, recently took to the airwaves on the “WHAT THE TRUCK?!?” podcast with host Malcom Harris to discuss Chevron’s role in advancing renewable fuels and
November 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Oman Opens First-Ever Biodiesel Fuel Station
(The Arabian Stories) The new station goes beyond traditional fuel services, incorporating advanced digital systems, shaded truck bays, rest areas, a convenience store, and infrastructure supporting renewable fuel dispensing and seamless digital payments. The inauguration ceremony was held under the patronage of
November 03, 2025 Read Full Article
South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance Awards Green Energy Biofuel ‘Innovator of the Year’
(Green Energy Biofuel/EIN Presswire) The vertically integrated grease collection, processing and recycling company was presented with the award in October for its sustainable energy solutions. Green Energy Biofuel LLC, a vertically integrated grease collection, processing and organics recycling company based in South
November 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels – A Continuing Debate: Why I Trust TEI Research
by John Eichberger (Transportation Energy Institute) Recently, I have seen several reports claiming that biofuels are not good for the environment, that they emit more carbon than the petroleum they displace and that their production has diverted resources and negatively affected
October 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Research Shows that Glycerin Is an Effective Replacement for Water in the Production of Green Hydrogen
(Agência FAPESP*) A study led by researchers from the Center for Innovation in New Energies (CINE) has shown that replacing water with glycerol – popularly known as glycerin – increases the efficiency of photoelectrochemical cells. These cells use sunlight as
October 30, 2025 Read Full Article
From Diesel to Hydrogen: NACFE’s Run on Less Captures Freight’s Transition in Motion
(ACT News) • NACFE’s Run on Less – Messy Middle highlights tangible progress across diesel, natural gas, electric, and hydrogen powertrains. Fleets face a growing range of clean technology choices, creating both opportunity and complexity. Renewable fuels and charging infrastructure remain critical constraints
October 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Announces Opening of the Alternative Fueling Facilities Program DEADLINE January 20, 2025
(Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is now accepting applications under the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan’s (TERP) Alternative Fueling Facilities Program (AFFP) with $12 million in funding available to encourage the construction and reconstruction of
October 30, 2025 Read Full Article
80 Mile PLC Secures 3 Strategic MOUs with Fortune 500 Energy Group, Ludoil, and JEnergy and Moves to 100% of Ferrandina Biofuels Plant
(80 Mile PLC/PR Newswire) 80 Mile PLC ('80M' or the 'Company'), the AIM, FSE, and OTC listed exploration and development company, is proud to announce a series of major commercial developments at its Ferrandina biofuels facility in southern Italy, ("Ferrandina") underscoring the
October 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Rewriting the RFS Playbook: The Impact of Recent EPA Decisions on 2023-2027 RVOs for Biomass-Based Diesel
by Todd Hubbs and Scott Irwin (Oklahoma State University and Iowa State Unversity/farmdoc daily) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been extraordinarily active on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) front over the summer and early fall of 2025. Since June,
October 30, 2025 Read Full Article
NFU: Expanded Biofuel Use Can Help Alleviate the Deepening Ag Crisis
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The National Farmer Union is urging the White House and congressional leadership to dedicate resources toward expanding use of ethanol, biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as part of any effort to provide assistance to
October 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels Producation and Development in Denmark
by Sune Tjalfe Thomsen (University of Copenhagen/IEA Bioenergy Task 39 Biofuel News) • Renewable energy covers nearly half of Denmark’s gross energy use, with biomass still the largest contributor. • Biogas production has tripled since 2016 and now supplies almost 50% of national
October 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Egyptian Cleantech Startup Collects Used Cooking Oil and Turns It Into Biodiesel
by Tomisin Olujinmi (Hackster.io) Tagaddod collects and exports used cooking oil as biodiesel feedstock, cutting waste and emissions across Africa and the Middle East. -- ... Tagaddod is a renewable energy startup based in Egypt. Founded in 2013, it originated as a project
October 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Defining Clean Transportation Standards for Illinois
by Hannah Spangler (Farm Week Now) During the spring 2023 session of the Illinois General Assembly, lawmakers introduced new legislation to establish a Clean Transportation Standard (CTS), a policy aimed at reducing the carbon intensity of transportation fuels used across
October 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Fuel Blend Could Help Future of Farming and Trucking
by Haley Bickelhaupt (WQAD) A higher blend of biodiesel is catching the eye of a number of companies and the hopes of some farmers. Rob Shaffer grows soybeans in El Paso, Illinois. He said the biodiesel, B-99 or B-100, could boost demand
October 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Indonesia–Brazil Seal Ethanol Fuel Pact to Boost Clean Energy
(Antara) Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia conveyed that the renewable energy development collaboration between Indonesia and Brazil targets environmentally friendly ethanol-based biofuels. The collaboration was sealed in a Memorandum of Agreement (MoU) signing, witnessed by Indonesian President Prabowo
October 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Breeding for New Markets: How University of Minnesota Is Working to Boost the Oil Content in Soybeans
by Tyne Morgan (AgWeb) University of Minnesota soybean breeders are working to increase oil content in soybeans from around 22% to closer to 30%, a crop with higher oil that could cater to emerging demand. At the University of Minnesota, soybean breeders
October 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Asks USTR to Close Reciprocal Tariff Loophole on Imported Renewable Diesel
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America wrote U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, asking him to close a loophole in the administration’s Reciprocal Tariff regime. Under President Trump’s Executive Order 14257 Annex II, diesel and renewable diesel are both
October 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Buffalo Biodiesel Announces Strong Outlook and Expanded Operations Following Positive Progress with New York State DEC
(Buffalo Biodiesel/Open PR) Buffalo Biodiesel Inc., a leading recycler of used cooking oil (UCO) and a pioneer in renewable feedstock production, recently announced that it has successfully resolved recent permitting matters with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
October 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Minerals Technologies Inc. Announces Investment to Support Significant Growth Opportunity in the Use of Renewable Fuels
(Minerals Technologies/Globe Newswire) Investment solidifies MTI’s leadership in natural oil purification products for renewable fuels and edible oils -- Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE: MTX) (“MTI”), a leading, technology-driven specialty minerals company, today announced an investment at its plant in Uşak City, Turkey
October 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Policy Insider Blog: Jaw Droppers and Energy Eye Openers
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) Yes, there are more than 190,000 miles of liquid petroleum pipelines in the U.S., but none delivering motor fuels to California. ... A bumper bean crop is being crushed by trade and wavering environmental fuels policy. It's a
October 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Indonesia to Cultivate 1 Million Hectares of Cassava for E10 Fuel Project
by Alfitria Nefi P (Tempo) The Minister of Agriculture, Amran Sulaiman, plans to cultivate cassava on one million hectares of land to support ethanol production for the 10 percent ethanol (E10) supply in fuel products. Amran stated that the cassava cultivation program will be
October 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Advanced Alternatives
(BDI-BioEnergy International/Biofuels International) ... Traditional feedstocks, primarily refined vegetable oils, are increasingly being replaced by advanced alternatives that offer both economic and environmental advantages. The shift from first generation (Gen1) biodiesel to more advanced biofuels, including hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and sustainable
October 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Bucknell Professor Jude Okolie Harnesses AI to Assess Sources of Biodiesel Fuel
by Mike Ferlazzo (Bucknell University) ... A recent study co-authored by Bucknell University Professor Jude Okolie, chemical engineering, highlights how artificial intelligence (AI) may hold the key to a more sustainable future for biodiesel production. Published last summer in the journal Green Energy and Intelligent Transportation,
October 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Fueling Biofuels: How Legislation and Tariffs Shape Lipid Feedstock Supply
by James Primrose (Stillwell Associates) Two of the world’s largest biofuel markets, the U.S. and Europe, share several common trends. Firstly, there is a growing demand for biomass-based biodiesel (BBD) – a category including renewable diesel (RD) and biodiesel (BD) –
October 19, 2025 Read Full Article
These Cummins Engines Can Run on Biodiesel
by Paul Stadden (Jalopnik) ... Every Cummins automotive/industrial engine can take B5. Furthermore, all on-highway engines happily gulp B20, including any ISX CM570 made after January 2002, all 6.7-liter Cummins-powered Ram pickups, the ISM, ISL, ISV 5.0, ISB, and the
October 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Time For Sarvodaya and Antyodaya in Biofuel Mission
by Anandajit Goswami (The Pioneer) ... When biofuel production from villages of India will happen through such a trusteeship between villagers, market players, government agencies, and private developers, with risk sharing in a decentralised, self governed way, cooperation will happen over class
October 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Vale and Wabtec Sign Agreement to Test Ethanol Use in Locomotives on the Vitória-Minas Railway
(Wabtec) Goal is to study the use of ethanol in engines as an alternative to diesel; Tests will be conducted through 2027 in Vitória-Minas Railway fleet;Partnership advances the decarbonization of the company’s rail operations Vale and locomotive manufacturer Wabtec Corporation [NYSE: WAB] have
October 16, 2025 Read Full Article
F&B Bio Recyclage Completes Phase 1 of Its 2,000 TPD Waste-to-Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Biodiesel Project
(F&B Bio Recyclage/EIN Presswire) Phase 1 completion establishes the technical & economic foundation for full-scale development, positioning F&B as regional leader in renewable fuel innovation. KUMASI, AH, GHANA, October 10, 2025 -- F&B Bio Recyclage Ltd, an innovative recycling Start-up producer is
October 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Scientists’ Electrochemical Process Enables Biodiesel Producers to Transform Waste into Planet-Friendly Profit
(Loughborough University) An electrochemical process developed by scientists at a Loughborough University spin-out company enables biodiesel producers to turn waste into profit – while slashing emissions and energy use. The R3V Tech team, headed by chemistry experts Dr Adriano Randi (CEO) and Professor Benjamin Buckley (CSO), have developed
October 13, 2025 Read Full Article
20 Years Later: Minnesota's Biodiesel Legacy Leads the Nation
by Noah Fish (AgWeek) Minnesota became the first in the nation in 2005 to require a biodiesel blend in its diesel fuel. -- Twenty years ago, Minnesota farmers helped make history. In the fall of 2005, the state became the first in
October 13, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Biodiesel Poisoning of Close-Coupled SCR
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This research addresses how CC-SCR systems are vulnerable to metal poisoning (Na, K, Ca, Mg) from high-level biodiesel blends. The core technology is utilizing Spaci-MS (Spatial activity/storage mapping) alongside systematic B100-fueled engine aging to link distributed
October 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Clean Marine Fuels Are an Enormous Market Opportunity for U.S. Biofuels and Ag—Don’t Let It Sink
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association) There’s an old saying in politics that suggests “if you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.” Sure, the adage is overused and a bit cliché. But it aptly describes events that will be
October 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Korean Companies Eye Fruit Juice, Biofuel Plants in Cần Thơ
(VietStock) Deputy Director of the Cần Thơ Department of Industry and Trade LêThành Thanh welcomed the proposals, saying they fit the city’s strategy for sustainable industry. -- Two major enterprises from the Republic of Korea (RoK) – Lotte Chilsung Beverage (part of
October 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Brazil- 586 Workers Rescued from Ethanol Plant in Mato Grosso: Media Report
(ChiniMandi) Labor officials from Brazil’s Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE) have rescued 586 workers from slave-like conditions at a construction site for an ethanol plant in Porto Alegre do Norte, Mato Grosso. The operation, conducted by the Mobile Inspection Task
October 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Varied Biofuels, LNG Key for Net-Zero: Marine Fuels 360
by Sarah Giam (Argus Media) Biofuels and liquefied natural gas (LNG) will likely be the most economical alternative marine fuels well into the 2030s, speakers at the Marine Fuels 360 conference in Singapore on 7 October said. But they also emphasised a
October 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Biodiesel: An Intriguing Decarbonisation Option, but Questions Remain
by John Snyder (Riviera) Biodiesel can be used as a drop-in fuel to reduce GHG emissions, but questions remain around its price, supply, availability and impact on onboard components -- While biofuels are expensive and contain carbon, they offer an immediate solution
October 09, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Challenges with Renewable Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This project uses atomic-level insights (HAADF-STEM) to understand catalyst durability against biodiesel poisoning and H2-ICE exhaust. Technologically, highly stable Pd-core Pt/Pd-shell structures were identified in commercial catalysts for oxidation. Key findings show high H2O content increases low-temperature SCR
October 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Iowa Awards $1.8 Million to Expand Access to Biofuels
(Iowa's News Now) The state is investing nearly $1.9 million to expand access to cleaner and cheaper biofuels across Iowa. The Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Board recently approved 48 new grants to help fuel stations add or upgrade equipment for
October 08, 2025 Read Full Article
The Rise of the Used Cooking Oil Market and the Value of Otodata Monitors to Combat Theft
(Otodata) In a world increasingly focused on sustainability and circular economies, the used cooking oil (UCO) market is quietly transforming waste into opportunity. Once just considered a disposable byproduct of food preparation, UCO is now a valuable resource fueling innovation across
October 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Foundation Now Accepting Sustainability Education Grant Applications DEADLINE January 16, 2026
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) The Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation is now accepting applications for the Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant. Established in 2018, the grant aims to support student scientists dedicated to sustainable research, offering a $3,000 award to a deserving
October 07, 2025 Read Full Article
EU Imports of UCO-Based Biodiesel Remain High Despite Punitive Tariffs
(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) ... Since February, the EU-27 has imposed duties on biodiesel imports from China, ranging from 10 percent to 35.6 percent, depending on the feedstock. Nevertheless, pressure from Chinese imports remains strong. According to Eurostat, imports of methyl-ester biodiesel made from used
October 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Argent Fuels Introduces Dieselite Brand
(Argent Energy) Leading producer of waste-based biodiesel Argent Energy is introducing a new brand name – ‘Dieselite’ – to the company’s portfolio. Dieselite is a high-quality B+ biodiesel blend, developed to help reduce commercial vehicle fleet carbon emissions. Produced in the UK, Dieselite
October 07, 2025 Read Full Article
FY25 Fleet Fuels Report: Fossil Fuel Use Down 67% Since FY13
By Keith T. Kerman (New York City DCAS Fleet Newsletter) ...This achievement includes a net reduction in total fuel use and the transition of 99% of all diesel fuel to biofuels, primarily renewable diesel with 5% biodiesel. The most significant
October 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Whip It Good! India’s Isobutanol Remix for Diesel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Gevo, Praj in focus as India tips a blending strategy to complement biodiesel, renewable diesel -- ... Ethanol, the star of India’s petrol program, couldn’t hold the mix in diesel. Too volatile, too hydrophilic, too combustible. The
October 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Minnesota Soybean Marks B2 Milestone — Advocacy Efforts Led to Nation’s First Biodiesel Law
by Drew Lyon (Minnesota Soybean Growers Association/The Journal) Twenty years is a long time. Two decades ago, in 2005, George W. Bush was president, “The Office” and “Grey’s Anatomy” both premiered on network TV, Hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana, Zygi Wilf took
October 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Senators Urge EPA to Finalize RFS ‘Set 2’ Rule with Strong Biobased Diesel RVOs and Provisions Boosting Domestic Ag
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) A bipartisan group of 47 federal lawmakers, led by Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, on Sept. 30 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin urging the agency to maintained proposed biomass-based diesel renewable volume
October 03, 2025 Read Full Article
EU Appeals ‘into the Void’ WTO Ruling on RI Biodiesel Exports
by Deni Ghifari (The Jakarta Post) he European Union plans to appeal a World Trade Organization ruling against Brussels’ import duties imposed on biodiesel from Indonesia, meaning the case is set to remain in limbo at the WTO’s paralyzed Appellate Body. READ
September 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Zimbabwe's Biodiesel Output Soars
(Bulawayo) Biodiesel production in Zimbabwe is set for a major leap, with daily output expected to rise from 3 000 litres to 75 000 litres following the upgrading of Finealt Engineering's processing plant in Mutoko. Located on the north-western fringes of Mutoko
September 29, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s Multi-Slide Guide to Asia Biobunkers Pricing and Market Update
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Singapore has surpassed Rotterdam as Asia’s largest biobunkering hub since 2024, driven by tightening IMO and EU regulations. The IMO Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) mandates 4-17% GHG reduction by 2028, and GHG pricing begins in 2028
September 29, 2025 Read Full Article
EPA Enforcement Action Addresses Clean Air Act Issues at New Haven, Conn. Biodiesel Facility
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an agreement with American GreenFuels, LLC that resolves an alleged violation of the Clean Air Act (CAA) at the company's biodiesel production facility in New Haven, Connecticut. EPA found that
September 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Will Portland Weaken Its Policy to Phase out Diesel, Replace It with Biofuels?
by Gosia Wozniacka (The Oregonian/OregonLive) Portland leaders may soon weigh whether to roll back parts of the city’s signature climate policy on replacing diesel with renewable fuels, a first-in-the-nation standard critical to reducing emissions and harmful particulate matter pollution. The policy, adopted by the City
September 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels and India’s Energy Transition: How Government Policies and Industry Innovators are Driving Sustainability
by Kishan Karunakaran (Chemical Industry Digest) Biofuels are emerging as a key driver of India’s energy transition, supported by strong policies and industry innovation. By converting waste into clean energy, they enhance energy security, reduce emissions, boost rural incomes, and promote sustainable