(NFU) The promise of a consultation on how low carbon fuels are rewarded under the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation, potentially leading to the crop cap being removed, and the exploration of moving beyond E10 fuels are key among the changes the
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Back TO HOMEUK Biodiesel Industry Calls for Urgent Action from Ministers to Save Sector
(Renewable Transport Fuel Association/Biobased Diesel Daily) Britain’s biodiesel sector is facing a major crisis that is putting hundreds of British jobs at risk, warned the Renewable Transport Fuel Association Aug. 12. Industry leaders are calling for urgent talks with ministers to
August 20, 2025 Read Full Article
NREL Releases 2024 BQ-9000 Biodiesel Assessment
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) recently released the Assessment of BQ-9000 Biodiesel Properties for 2024, the eighth in a series of annual reports documenting the quality of biodiesel from U.S. and Canadian producers participating in the industry’s voluntary BQ-9000®
August 19, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to SixRing’s Biomass Deconstruction Breakthrough
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) SixRing unveils a patented, ambient pressure/temperature technology for biomass deconstruction, a newsworthy departure from energy-intensive methods. This innovative approach enables economic operation without subsidies, offers high yields, and reduces carbon intensity. A key advantage is flexible
August 19, 2025 Read Full Article
In 2025, Ethanol Isn’t Just a Climate Story—It’s a Plan for Rural Growth
by Andrea Kent (Renewable Industries Canada/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... In 2024, U.S., ethanol exports reached an impressive 1.9 billion gallons with over a third destined for Canada. These figures represent more than mere statistics; they demonstrate how our cross-border partnership fulfills
August 14, 2025 Read Full Article
The Importance of Oil Seed Extraction for the Renewable Fuels Market
by Mat Ducharme (Crush, CPM | Crown/Biofuels International) ... Oil seed extraction is the process of removing oil from plant seeds such as soybean, canola, sunflower, camelina and mustard seeds. These oils are rich in triglycerides, which are essential feedstocks for producing
August 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Brazil’s Grupo Potencial to Invest $392 Million in Corn Ethanol Plant in Parana State
by Roberto Samora (Reuters/Successful Farming) Brazil’s Grupo Potencial will invest 2 billion reais ($392.9 million) to build a corn ethanol plant in Lapa, Parana state, as part of a plan to develop the world’s largest biofuels complex, Vice President Carlos Eduardo
August 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Report on Microalgae-Based Biofuel Production Released
(Viet Nam News) The VNĐ7 billion (US$270,000) project has seen a fruitful cooperation deal between the local university and Bình Sơn Refining and Petrochemical JSC on the development of a high-tech farming pilot project producing 2,000 kilogrammes of dried microalgae per
August 10, 2025 Read Full Article
APM Terminals Poti and Biodiesel Georgia Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Green Operations
(Interpressnews) APM Terminals Poti has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Biodiesel Georgia LLC, marking the start of a joint initiative aimed at reducing the port’s carbon footprint through the use of biodiesel. Under the MoU, APM Terminals Poti plans to purchase
August 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Massive Public Biodiesel Investments Face Collapse without Intervention
(Unifor) The abrupt closure announcement by Biox Corporation is the latest example of a failure to secure Canada's domestic energy supply, says Unifor. The union is urging federal and provincial officials to make simple regulatory changes that could help re-start the facility and lay the
July 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Greenswitch to Secure Long-Term Feedstock and Product Offtake for Ferrandina Plant
(80 Mile) 80 Mile PLC ('80 Mile' or the 'Company'), the AIM, FSE, and OTC listed exploration and development company, is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding ('MOU') between Greenswitch Srl ('Greenswitch'), a subsidiary of Hydrogen Valley
July 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Dubai Municipality and BiOD Technology Sign Landmark MoU
(Government of Dubai) Dubai Municipality and BiOD Technology sign landmark MoU to convert waste oils into renewable biodiesel; The initiative helps prevent waste from polluting sewage systems while cutting environmental footprint and wastewater treatment costs; The collaboration aligns with Dubai’s long-term sustainability strategies,
July 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Ontario Seeks to Exclude U.S. Biodiesel
(The Sun Times) The Ontario government has posted a proposal to restrict biodiesel to Canadian-produced fuel. It specifically intends to exclude biodiesel from the United States because the Ontario government claims it is subsidized and is driving Canadian competitors out of the
July 28, 2025 Read Full Article
China’s Zhuoyue to Build Biofuel Plant in Thailand: Reports
by Fayaz Hussain (SAF Investor) Chinese biodiesel supplier Zhuoyue New Energy is planning to build a biofuel plant in Chonburi province of Thailand with an investment of $97.6m with planned production capacity of 400,000 tonnes of biofuels. The company, in the initial
July 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Eazy Grease Expands UCO Collection with Acquisition of Green Nature Recycling
(Eazy Grease/Biobased Diesel Daily) Used cooking oil (UCO) collection and recycling company Eazy Grease announced July 15 its acquisition of Green Nature Recycling, an established UCO collector serving the Mid-Atlantic restaurant market. This strategic transaction marks Eazy Grease’s entry into the Northeast
July 28, 2025 Read Full Article
This Biodiesel-Powered 1999 Harley-Davidson Is Precisely What the World Needs Today
by Charles Pennefather (Top Speed) ... Only recently was the world’s first hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine in a two-wheeler demonstrated to the world. Brazil uses a blend of up to E85 in its gasoline, and the manufacturers have adapted. Bajaj has launched the Freedom 125 in India,
July 28, 2025 Read Full Article
The Rising Role of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in Biofuel Innovation
by Will Wetzel (Spectroscopy) A new bibliometric study published in Infrared Physics & Technology highlights the growing global impact of near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy in biofuel research, revealing key trends, contributors, and future directions for advancing sustainable energy solutions. -- A recently published
July 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Powering India with Agricultural Biomass: Biofuels as an Alternative to Burning
by Gaurav Kedia (The Hindu Business Line) Fast-tracking incentives like tax breaks and guaranteed grid access for bio-refineries is now critical -- Year after year, farmers across India burn leftover stalks and husks, eliminating an estimated 90 million tonnes of biomass out
July 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Pacific Biodiesel Completes First “Sunflower” Biodiesel Delivery from Its Kauaʻi Ag Operations
(Pacific Biodiesel) Pacific Biodiesel delivers this first of its kind fuel to Hawaiian Electric’s Schofield Generating Station -- Late last month, Pacific Biodiesel made its first delivery of biodiesel produced with sunflower oil from the company’s expanded agriculture operations on Kauaʻi. “The container
July 26, 2025 Read Full Article
AGF Announces a New Expansion Demonstrating Commitment to the Renewable Fuels Industry
(American GreenFuels) Kolmar Americas, Inc. and American GreenFuels®, LLC Expand Biodiesel Production Capacity in Connecticut -- Kolmar Americas, Inc. (“Kolmar”) and American GreenFuels®, LLC (“American GreenFuels”) today (June 20, 2025) announced the successful completion of a significant turnaround and expansion project at the
July 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Indonesia’s B50 Biofuel Rollout Faces Uncertainty amid Palm Oil Supply Woes
by Lin Bo-yu (Reccessary) Indonesia’s plan to raise its palm oil-based biodiesel blend to 50% next year is now in question. A senior official from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) acknowledged ongoing uncertainty over palm oil feedstock availability and
July 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Bulgaria to Purchase 20 Biodiesel-Fuelled Passenger Trains
by Nikolay Zabov, Antoan Nikolov (Bulgarian News Agency) The transport ministry plans to buy 20 biodiesel-fuelled passenger trains that will meet dual mobility requirements as they can also run on regular diesel, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadjov
July 25, 2025 Read Full Article
EPA’S Poposed Biofuel Targets Could Stall Industry Growth and Drive up Prices, New Research Warns
(Advanced Biofuels Association) A new study published by the Advanced Biofuels Association (ABFA) finds that the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to cut the Renewable Identification Number (RIN) by 50% for fuels made from foreign feedstocks, as part of its 2026 and 2027 Renewable
July 24, 2025 Read Full Article
CountryMark Celebrates Completion of Diesel Expansion Project
(CountyMark) ... Co-processed renewable diesel is fuel produced by combining renewable feedstocks, like soybean oil, with conventional diesel. “This approach, which we have taken, will allow CountryMark to produce renewable fuel, reduce the carbon intensity of our fuel and do so in
July 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Food vs. Fuel Debate Simmers in the Background
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer) Report estimates 27 per cent of cereal production will be diverted into biofuel production and other uses in next five years -- More than one-quarter of the world’s cereal crops will not be used for food or
July 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Shanghai Launches Research Center for Next-Gen Ship Pollution
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, a new research center aimed at tackling pollution from alternative marine fuels was formally launched on July 16 at the facilities of Yisheng Shipping and Storage in Shanghai. The center is a joint initiative
July 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Addressing a Gap in the Canadian Bioeconomy: Micro-Certificate Programs Provide Life Cycle Assessment and Clean Fuel Policies Training to Professionals across North America.
(BC Bioenergy Network/Canadian Biomass) Canada’s growing bioeconomy is charting a course towards a low-carbon future, but a crucial skills gap has emerged as a significant challenge. As the country’s Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) mandate liquid fossil fuel suppliers to reduce the
July 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Soybeans Are Searching for a Demand Story, and Something Big Is Brewing
by Tyne Morgan (AgWeb) As soybean exports face increasing uncertainty, the United Soybean Board says it’s focused on drumming up more domestic demand. -- ... In addition to $10 soybeans, tariffs are hanging over the export outlook — an important factor considering
July 23, 2025 Read Full Article
SD Guthrie Powers Ahead with B30 Biodiesel Pilot Project in Carey Island
(SD Guthrie) Guthrie will transition all operational machinery and diesel-powered vehicles on the island to run on B30 biodiesel, a blend of 30% palm-based biodiesel and 70% petroleum-based diesel -- SD Guthrie Berhad (Guthrie) has launched the B30 Biodiesel pilot project with
July 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Commission Concludes Examination of Potential Chinese Biofuel Imports Fraud
(European Commission) The Commission has concluded its examination of fraud allegations notified by the German authorities in 2023 in relation to biodiesel imports from China. The Commission identified some systemic weaknesses in the way certification audits have been conducted and is
July 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Return of The Rubik’s Cube: Higher Blends the Simple Solution to Match Up RVOs, SREs, E15, Tax Credits, & RINS
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Biofuels Digest) The only way to ensure the long term health of the biofuel (RFS) program is with more biofuels. That is because the construct of the RFS allows RINS and SREs to eat away at
July 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Confiscated Oil Palm Land Transferred to Agrinas for Green Energy Production
by Julian Isaac (Indonesia Business Post) State-owned palm oil company PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara has targeted the confiscated land it manages to produce at least 25 tons per hectare (ha) of palm oil per year, with a focus in the production
July 21, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Feedstocks and Advanced Agriculture
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Demand for Sustainable, Affordable, Reliable, Available (SARA) feedstock is sky-high, especially for SAF, but it’s tough to find. Competition and pushback exist for conventional crops, necessitating more residues, like forest waste. Positively, new technologies for waste-to-fuels
July 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Digging into the Potential for Lower Emission Mining Operations
(ExxonMobile/Mining Technology) Mining is essential for modern life and demand is expected to grow. Diesel is expected to play a key role in mining through 2040, especially in haul truck operations. Productivity and efficiency gains can support emission reduction roadmaps of
July 18, 2025 Read Full Article
CoBank Report Discusses Biofuel Policy Uncertainty
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) CoBank’s latest quarterly research report, released July 10, highlights current uncertainty around the implementation of three biofuel policies, including Renewable Fuel Standard renewable volume obligations (RVOs), small refinery exemptions (SREs) and the 45Z clean fuels
July 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Brazil Invites Indonesia to Join Global Biofuels Alliance
by Jayanty Nada Shofa (Jakarta Globe) Brazil is looking to bring the world’s largest palm oil producer Indonesia onto the Global Biofuels Alliance, a group of countries that seeks to bump up the uptake of sustainable biofuels. Biofuels took the center stage when Brazilian
July 14, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Bunge
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bunge reported a strong start to Q1 2025 with adjusted net income per share of $1.81. Key strategic actions include preparing for the Viterra transaction closing, terminating the CJ Selecta acquisition, and agreeing to sell U.S.
July 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Manufacturing Plant Setup Report 2025: Cost Breakdown, Business Plan and Profitability
(IMARC Group/EIN Presswire) Establishing a biodiesel manufacturing plant requires an in-depth market study coupled with detailed knowledge of operational components such as production processes, sourcing of raw materials, utility management, infrastructure development, machinery selection, workforce organization, logistics, and financial planning. Investing in
July 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Pinnacle Marine Introduces Singapore’s First Fully Biodiesel-Powered Harbor Craft
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Singapore-based vessel builder Pinnacle Marine has launched its first B100 biofuel-powered utility boat, paving the way for the nation’s sustainable harbor craft sector. -- The vessel named President 100 was launched on July 7, 2025, nearly four
July 12, 2025 Read Full Article
India: DGS Seeking for Comments for Proposed National Biofuel Bunkering Guidelines DEADLINE July 18, 2025
(Manifold Times) Guidelines to align Indian practices with international conventions, contributing to a modern, resilient, and environmentally conscious maritime ecosystem. -- The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Mumbai on 3 July (2025) issued a notice inviting comments from stakeholders on the draft
July 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Argent Expands Operations for Its Low Carbon Fuel
(Biofuels International) Argent Fuels is accelerating its efforts to support a greener future by expanding its high blend biodiesel for bus, coach, HGV fleets and rail in the south of the UK. This growth is a key part of the company’s commitment
July 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Airport Adopts Biodiesel in Construction to Support Net-Zero Goals
(Arab News) Biofuel Co. to supply B100 biodiesel as a direct alternative to fossil diesel; It will help reduce the project’s carbon footprint JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s upcoming King Salman International Airport in Riyadh will curb construction-related emissions by using biodiesel, aligning with the
July 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Renewed US Tariff Threat Targets Seafood, Ethanol, Metal Sector in Indonesia and Thailand
by Samyak Pandey, Rohan Somwanshi, and Aditya Kondalamahanty (S&P Global) --Indonesia and Thailand face steep US tariffs on seafood, ethanol, and palm oil exports. --Indonesia's $2.1 bil seafood exports, Thailand's $1.7 bil seafood exports to US at risk. --Palm oil value
July 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuel Credit Market Trends and Regulatory Insights
(EcoEngineers) In the dynamic landscape of renewable energy, understanding the intricacies of market pricing and regulatory impacts is crucial for stakeholders. EcoEngineers' “California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (CA-LCFS) and Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Credit Pricing Analysis” report provides valuable insights into
July 07, 2025 Read Full Article
The Evolving Landscape of Enzymatic Biodiesel Production
(Biofuels International) The biodiesel sector has undergone significant market changes in recent years, leading to the emergence of new processing and technological solutions. In Europe, the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive III (RED III) is driving substantial change in the biodiesel sector, which
July 04, 2025 Read Full Article
The Effects of US Policy Uncertainty
by John Campbell (Ocean Park/Biobased Diesel Daily) Policy chaos has contributed to a collapse in profit margins and a substantial decline in production, but higher RVOs and a modified 45Z credit could stimulate a quick revival. The U.S. biobased diesel (BBD) industry
July 03, 2025 Read Full Article
An Overview of Regulatory Compliance for Policy Fuels
Ernie Pollitzer (Clean Energy Consultants/Biobased Diesel Daily) Biodiesel, renewable diesel and SAF are often grouped together from a regulatory-compliance perspective, but these three distinct industries are headed in different directions. Biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) are liquid fuels that
July 03, 2025 Read Full Article
A Very Unique Partnership: Iowa Central Fuel Testing Laboratory
by Donald Heck (Biobased Diesel Daily) The Iowa Central Fuel Testing Laboratory, an independent business on the campus of Iowa Central Community College, leveraged the school’s resources to establish itself years ago and recently expand into a brand-new facility. I came to
July 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Iowa Soybean Association Touts Bump in Biodiesel Demand
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) A farmer-director with the Iowa Soybean Association says biodiesel demand has been increasing. “Nine years ago, we were trying to beg people to use our product,” said Dave Walton, a soybean farmer from eastern Iowa. Walton says
July 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Storage and Maintenance Tips for Optimal Biodiesel Performance
Karen Potratz (Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition/Biobased Diesel Daily) High-quality fuel samples should be clear and bright. Keep in mind that even the best-quality fuel will fail if the tank or dispensing equipment is faulty or contaminated. Follow these best practices for trouble-free
July 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Germany’s Proposed Reduction of Cap on Crop Biofuels Threatens Feed Protein Supply: German Rapeseed Meal Exports in Decline
(Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP)) The decline in rapeseed meal exports has prompted the Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP) to strongly oppose the proposed reduction of the cap on biofuels from cultivated biomass
July 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Commonsense Reforms to Revive the Renewable Fuel Industry
by Pete Moss (Frazier, Barnes & Associates/Biobased Diesel Daily) An agricultural and biofuel producer crisis unfolding today can be thwarted with a few simple but effective solutions. -- It is too late for some and may be too late for many biodiesel
July 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Oman’s Student Team Converts Coffee into Clean Biofuel
(The Arabian Stories) The student company ‘Java Fuel’ at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Sohar, North Al Batinah Governorate, has successfully developed an innovative project in sustainable energy -- The student company has formulated a method to convert coffee
July 02, 2025 Read Full Article
The Big Beautiful Bill: Biofuels Win Big as Clean Energy Fractures
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Senate passage sets the stage for House vote, reshaping renewable incentives along partisan and regional lines -- ... For biofuels, the bill could not have come at a more pivotal moment. With production slowed by policy uncertainty,
July 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Exploring Green Methanol as a Sustainable Cruise Fuel
(Port of Seattle) This information is adapted from a webinar held on June 27, 2024. For more information, watch the webinar recording. Part 1: Cruise Green Corridor Progress Report Part 2: Cruise Green Corridor Feasibility Study Part 4: Global Green Corridors, coming August 2025 Part 5: The Future
June 30, 2025 Read Full Article
1st for a Japanese Electric Power Company: MOL Conducts Technical Trial Voyage Using Biofuel 'B30' on Coal Carrier Serving Hokuriku Electric Power
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) today announced that on June 26, it refueled its operated coal carrier HOKULINK (Note 1) with biofuel at Yeosu Port in South Korea. The HOKULINK, which transports coal for Hokuriku Electric Power
June 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Fuels and Freight Groups Praise Senate for Equalizing Tax Treatment of Biofuels
(NATSO/PR Newswire) NATSO, representing truck stops and travel centers, American Trucking Associations (ATA), Association of American Railroads (AAR), National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), National Energy & Fuels Institute, Sustainable Advanced Biofuel Refiners (SABR), and SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, commended
June 30, 2025 Read Full Article
WinGD Wins Methanol Dual-Fuel Engine Order for 30+ Containerships from Taiwanese Player
by Sara Kosmajac (Offshore Energy) Switzerland-based marine power company WinGD has been tapped to supply its X-DF-M dual-fuel methanol and methanol-ready X-engine designs for over 30 boxships to be constructed for a Taiwanese container shipping player. ... The order reportedly follows a booking from
June 30, 2025 Read Full Article
FutureFuel Idles Biodiesel Production Amidst Regulatory Uncertainty, Shifts Full Focus to Specialty Chemicals Growth
(FutureFuel) FutureFuel Corp. (NYSE: FF) (“FutureFuel” or the “Company”), a manufacturer of custom and performance chemicals and biofuels, today announced its decision to temporarily idle biodiesel production upon completion of its remaining contractual obligations, anticipated to occur by the end of
June 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Qingdao Hosts First B24 Bio-Marine Fuel Bunkering in Northern China
(China Daily) The launching ceremony of the first B24 bio-marine fuel bunkering operation in northern China kicked off in Qingdao West Coast New Area on June 14. Bunkering vessel Dayuanyou 8 discharged 1,300 metric tons of B24 bio-marine fuel into an international carrier HMM VANCOUVER,
June 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Enjoying the Ride with Biodiesel Pride
(Nebraska Soybean Board) Ask any farm family around here what they're listening to while working the fields, and they’ll tell you, “The game’s on.” Since 2023, Husker Athletics, Arrow Stage Lines, and the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) have taken that pride on the road
June 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuels Get a Boost and California Policies Get a Reset
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) ... Last week, two major policy developments are resetting the debate about the future of vehicles and fuels. First, after several years of lackluster federal policy support for renewable fuels – even below what was actually
June 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Ukraine Delays Fines for Biofuel Content in Gasoline Until 2026
(Mezha) As reported by the People’s Deputy from “Holos” Yaroslav Zheleznyak in his Telegram channel -- The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has passed a decision to postpone fines for failing to meet bio-component content requirements in gasoline until January 1, 2026. This was
June 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Paris Air Show: TotalEnergies Signs a Deal with Quatra to Secure Feedstock for Its Biorefineries
(TotalEnergies/Business Wire) TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) and Quatra, the European market leader in the collection and recycling of used cooking oil, have signed a 15-year agreement beginning in 2026, for the supply of 60,000 tons a year of European used cooking
June 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Lismore’s New Volvo Biodiesel-Capable Garbo Trucks
(The Echo) The Lismore City Council has announced eight new Volvo garbage collection trucks due to join its fleet from September this year at a cost of $5 million. ... ‘Faster bin lifts, improved hydraulics and modern Euro VI engines capable of running
June 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Argentina Greenlights Pure Biofuels Usage in Shipping Sector
(bnamericas) Argentina introduced rules concerning the use of biofuels in marine transport. Via a change announced by the federal energy department, biofuels can be loaded neat or blended with fossil fuels into the fuel tanks of river and ocean vessels. "Currently, the use
June 17, 2025 Read Full Article
NYK Trading Reveals Charter of Biofuel-Powered Bunker Barge
by Lesley Bankes-Hughes (Bunkerspot) Japan’s NYK Trading announced this week that it has been chartering a bunker barge operated by Asahi Tanker and fuelled by biofuel in the Tokyo Bay area since March. The deployment of the No. 28 Seihosan Maru was said by
June 17, 2025 Read Full Article
East Midlands Airport Converts Vehicle Fleet to Renewable Fuel
(Biofuels International) ... More than 60 vehicles involved in airport operations are now running on biodiesel instead of fossil-based diesel. These include airfield operations and security team vehicles, fire trucks and snow clearing vehicles. The airport has worked with biodiesel supplier
June 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Philippine DOE to Postpone Implementation of Higher Biodiesel Blend
by Tatiana Maligro (Rappler) The Department of Energy cites surging coconut oil prices in the international market amid high demand -- The Department of Energy (DOE) said on Friday, June 13, that it will postpone the rollout of higher biodiesel blends due
June 13, 2025 Read Full Article
RFA: Proposed RVOs Provide ‘Crucial Growth Opportunities’ Public Comment DEADLINE August 8, 2025 Public Hearing July 8-9, 2025
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today welcomed the release of proposed renewable volume obligations (RVOs) for 2026 and 2027, calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s draft rule a “very positive signal” for America’s ethanol industry and farmers. By prioritizing domestically produced renewable fuels
June 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Whitaker’s Whitchampion Becomes First Bunker Tanker Certified to Load, Carry and Blend FAME B100 Onboard
(Lloyd's Register) The biofuel blending approval offers scalable solution for lower-carbon fuel supply. -- In what is believed to be an industry first, UK-based bunker operator John H. Whitaker (Tankers) Limited has secured chemical certification from Lloyd’s Register (LR) on behalf of the Isle
June 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels, Member Companies Urge EPA to Unleash Biomass-based Diesel
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels Alliance America delivered a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, urging him to set the 2026 RFS biomass-based diesel volume at no less than 5.25 billion gallons and allow continued growth in the 2027 volumes.
June 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Launches Redesigned BQ-9000 Website to Highlight Biodiesel Quality Assurance
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels Alliance America is proud to announce the launch of the newly redesigned BQ-9000® website, delivering a streamlined and user-friendly experience that better showcases the value of biodiesel quality assurance and the benefits of certification through the
June 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Argus Media: EU–IMO Overlap Could Incentivise Biofuel Demand
by Stefka Wechsler (Argus Media/Manifold Times) EU and IMO dual efforts to cut shipping emissions could lead to stacked fines and higher fuel costs for ships visiting EU ports, but it could also sharpen incentives to use biodiesel blends. The EU’s FuelEU
June 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Clock Ticking for Idled Biodiesel Plants
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) A number of biodiesel plants remain idled across Iowa. Eastern Iowa farmer Dave Walton serves on the board of directors for the Iowa Soybean Association and American Soybean Association. He tells Brownfield the industry is seeking
June 11, 2025 Read Full Article
UFOP Calls for Abolition of Double Counting and Stricter Fraud Prevention
(Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP)/Biofuels Central) Another company in the GHG quota trading sector has to file for bankruptcy -- Following the ADAC’s withdrawal from GHG quota trading at the end of the 2024 quota year, EMOVY
June 11, 2025 Read Full Article
FGV Energia and Petrobras Establish Partnership to Generate Energy from Fishing Waste in the Amazon
(FGV Energia) Initiative transforms environmental liabilities into economic value, boosts the bioeconomy, and strengthens riverside communities in the Amazon -- An innovative project will transform fishing waste in the Amazon Legal into sources of clean energy and products that strengthen the local
June 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Court Orders Hero BX into Receivership
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) U.S. biodiesel producer and distributor Hero BX has been ordered into receivership June 4 after being sued for more than $6.1 million by Siena Lending Group for defaulting on a loan, according to court documents
June 10, 2025 Read Full Article
South Papua Biodiesel Project: Indonesia’s Defense Minister Signals Strategic Energy Shift
by Senaman (West Papua Voice) On a mission that blends national energy ambition with regional development, Indonesia’s Minister of Defense, Prabowo Subianto, visited South Papua to inspect the progress of the palm-oil-based biodiesel program—an initiative seen as central to transforming the province
June 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Green Fuel: UAE Retail Giant LuLu Now Runs Delivery Fleet with Biodiesel from Used Cooking Oil
(Times of India/MSN) LuLu Group, one of the UAE’s largest retail chains, has begun powering its delivery fleet with biodiesel made from used cooking oil collected across its stores. This move is part of the company’s broader sustainability strategy and supports
June 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Renewables Hit Nearly 20% of Dutch Energy Use in 2024, Led by Offshore Wind, Biodiesel
(NL Times) In 2024, renewable energy made up 19.8 percent of the Netherlands’ total energy consumption, up from 17.4 percent in 2023. This rise reportedly stems mainly from new offshore wind turbines and increased biodiesel use in transport. The share of
June 09, 2025 Read Full Article
EU Biodiesel Tariffs Offer Hong Kong a Chance to Boost Adoption of Green Fuel
by Eric Ng (South China Morning Post) Biodiesel needs more financial incentives to compete with EVs in the city’s decarbonisation efforts, Business Environment Council says -- The European Union’s (EU) tariffs on biodiesel and renewable diesel from China present Hong Kong with
June 09, 2025 Read Full Article
IRFA: Record Number of Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Grants Awarded in Iowa
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association) During its last scheduled meeting during fiscal year 2025, the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program today awarded more than $1 million in cost-share grants to support the installation of E15 at 91 additional retail fuel sites across
June 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Ethanol Makes Its Case in Maritime Decarbonisation
by Mark Smith (Safety4Sea) ... In October, the International Maritime Organization is set to adopt a legally binding framework to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships over 5,000 GT, pending entry into force in 2027. Including a new fuel standard
June 05, 2025 Read Full Article
BlackCoral Energy and Biofuel Express Form Joint Venture to Supply Biofuels to the Marine Sector
(Biofuel Express) Biofuel Express and BlackCoral Energy have joined forces to bring sustainable biofuels to the maritime sector. This strategic partnership will deliver HVO100 and B100 to key ports across Denmark, southern Norway, Sweden, and northern Germany—supporting vessel operators in meeting
June 04, 2025 Read Full Article
With Engine Conversion, PepsiCo Taps 99% Biodiesel in 20 Semi Trucks Traveling Iowa
by Donnelle Eller (Des Moines Register) Food and beverage giant PepsiCo says it has converted about 20 semi trucks in Iowa to new technology that enables them to run on mostly biodiesel to help the company meet its sustainability goals. The maker
June 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Can a Cummins Engine Run on Biodiesel?
by Zohab Ahmed (SlashGear) ... Now, if you're driving a Cummins-powered pickup truck, the odds are high that you're already good to go with biodiesel blends — specifically B20, which is 20% biodiesel and 80% conventional diesel. Cummins details that pickups
June 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Shipping Industry Seeks Practical Fuels to Meet Emission Standards
(Rystad Energy/OilPrice.com) • Biofuels are a viable option for the shipping industry to meet emission standards, but current production capacity is insufficient to meet demand, particularly for sustainable second-generation biofuels. While future fuel technologies like ammonia and methanol face challenges, biofuels offer
June 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Malaysia Expands Biodiesel Usage of B10 to B20 on Ground Transport Vehicles at Main Airport
(Reuters/The Business Times) The usage of palm biodiesel would reduce dependence on fossil fuels -- Malaysia is expanding its biodiesel usage to ground transport vehicles at its main international airport as part of efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the
May 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels Groups Optimistic About EPA’s RFS Proposal: Refute Talk of Lower Volumes
by Michelle Rook (AgWeb) Recent rumors put volumes for biomass based diesel at 4.65 billion gallons, but Paul Winters, Director of Public Affairs, Clean Fuel Alliance America says, EPA has assured them that number is false. -- ... Geoff Cooper, President and
May 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Lifetime Achievement Award: Ian Thomson
(Canadian Biomass) There are few people whose names are more synonymous with biofuels in Canada than Ian Thomson. Just ask Fred Ghatala, president of Advanced Biofuels Canada. “Ian is a pioneer leader in the development of Canada’s renewable and low carbon fuel
May 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Trade Groups Weigh in on Closure of Greenergy Biodiesel Plant in Immingham, UK
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Greenergy announced May 20 the temporary suspension of operations at its biodiesel plant in Immingham, North East England. The company said it is conducting a strategic review to evaluate the plant’s commercial viability amid “the significant
May 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Wallem Group Sets out Best Practice Guidance for Marine Biofuels
(Wallem Group) Wallem Group, a leading global maritime partner, has published a new whitepaper to ensure ships, ships systems and crews are fully prepared to load, store and use biofuels in everyday vessel operations. ‘Marine Biofuels: Adoption, use and best practice’ recognises the
May 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Biodiesel’s Evolution in a Changing Renewable Fuels Market
(Biofuels International) ... The increased focus on HVO and SAF has put pressure on biodiesel producers as they compete for the same feedstocks. In certain regions, however, biodiesel has maintained a stronghold. In Brazil, for example, biodiesel is a very strong market.
May 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Singapore: Equatorial Conducts Its First Bio-blended LSMGO Bunker Fuel Delivery of 2025
(Manifold Times) Several key challenges including product sourcing, sustainability certification, product handling, and logistics & planning had to be addressed to execute the complex operation, notes COO of Equatorial. -- Singapore bunker supplier Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services Pte Ltd (Equatorial) in
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Community-Based Biofuels Offer ‘Sensible’ Alternative to Palm Oil for Indonesia, Analysis Shows
by Hans Nicholas Jong (Mongabay) Indonesia’s current biofuel strategy relies heavily on expanding oil palm plantations to meet its B40 and upcoming B50 biodiesel mandates, which could cause up to $4.72 billion in environmental and social damage. A proposed alternative scenario by
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Trade, Biofuel Policies Continue to Influence Crop Markets
by D'Arce McMillan (Western Producer) ... The oilseed complex, including canola, was supported when U.S. president Donald Trump said May 12 that the United States and China had agreed to a 90-day partial truce in their trade war, slashing the punishing tit-for-tat
May 22, 2025 Read Full Article
GLOBAL: NYK Group Company Launches Antioxidant for Marine Biodiesel
by Rhys Berry (Bunkerspot) Nippon Yuka Kogyo Co. (Nippon Yuka), an NYK Goup company, is launching what it says is Japan’s first antioxidant specially developed for marine biodiesel. The new product, BoxiGuard, will be available from 10 August, NYK Group said in
May 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Ethanol Blog: Chevron to Lay Off 70 Employees at Ames, Iowa,-Based Renewable Energy Plant
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) Chevron Inc. plans to lay off 70 employees from its Renewable Energy Group biofuel production plant in Ames, Iowa, effective on June 18, 2025, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act warning from
May 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Onboard Carbon Capture Most Effective with Biofuels, Langh Tech Tells Greek Owners
by Georgios Georgiou (Riviera) The greatest potential for onboard carbon capture (OCC) lies in its integration with biofuels, according to Langh Tech, the Finnish green tech company developing its own OCC system -- Part of the Langh Group – which is also active
May 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Webinar: Zooming into the US Feedstock Market and Futures Contracts --- May 21, 2025 --- ONLINE

Used cooking oil (UCO) is a renewable feedstock used to produce biofuels like biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel. Since 2021, renewable diesel capacity in the US has tripled to almost 5bn USG/yr. Additionally sustainable aviation fuel production in
May 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Canola Weighing Its Place in U.S. Biofuel Future
by Phil Franz-Warkentin (Manitoba Co-operator) Where canola hopes stand on the U.S. biofuel market and whether Canadian crops will or will not benefit -- ... The supportive news came first, as the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee proposed extending the Clean Fuel
May 19, 2025 Read Full Article
United States Biodiesel Market Research Report 2025-2033: EPA and DOE Push Biodiesel and SAF as Key Drivers in America's Clean Energy Future
(Research and Markets/Globe Newswire) In the United States, biodiesel is also extensively applied in transportation, agriculture, and the industrial sector. It fuels trucks, buses, and marine vessels, lowering greenhouse gas emissions as well as fossil fuel dependence. The agricultural industry is
May 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Preventing Biofuels Sustainability Fraud and Unfair Competition
(European Biodiesel Board/Politico) Amid concerns over sustainability fraud, the European biodiesel industry is pushing for regulatory reform. -- As Europe accelerates efforts to decarbonize transportation, biofuels have emerged as an important solution. These CO2-neutral fuels ― derived from sustainable feedstocks including crops and waste
May 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Government Raises CPO Export Levy to Boost Downstream Industry
(Indonesia Business Post) Ministry of Finance has raised the export levy on crude palm oil (CPO) from 7.5 percent to 10 percent, a move the government says is aimed at enhancing productivity and adding value to downstream palm oil products, particularly
May 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Argus Launches Specialized Biofuels and Chemicals Freight Service
(Argus Media) Leading commodities and energy information provider Argus has launched a new freight service which offers global pricing and market intelligence for biofuels, associated feedstocks and chemicals. The world's appetite for biofuels is growing fast as energy market participants move to
May 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Sinobunker Sets New Record for Largest Biofuel Bunkering Operation in China
(Manifold Times) Company successfully delivered 4,200 mt of B24 bio bunker fuel to “KIRSTEN MAERSK” at Ningbo Beilun Third Container Terminal, also marking its first biofuel refuelling operation in East China. -- China Shipping & Sinopec Suppliers Co Ltd (SinoBunker) recently said
May 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Maersk Struggles with Methanol Ship Engine Problems, Bunkering Non-Standardization
(Ocean Press) "Engine maintenance takes too much effort" -- Maersk is struggling with engine problems and bunkering non-standards on its methanol-powered container ships. “We are experiencing ongoing issues with our methanol dual-fuel propulsion engines on container ships, and as a result, we are
May 15, 2025 Read Full Article
US EPA Sends Biofuel-Blending Volume Proposal to White House for Review
by Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has sent a proposed rule to the White House for review on the amount of biofuels that oil refiners must blend into their fuel beginning in 2026. Under the Renewable Fuel Standard, oil
May 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Mainland China’s Strategic Transition: Reducing UCO Exports and Expanding SAF in the Global Biofuel Market
(BMI) Mainland China’s Used Cooking Oil (UCO) exports are projected to decline by 2025 due to reduced US demand and a shift towards Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production. Key View We anticipate that Mainland China’s exports of Used Cooking Oil (UCO) will
May 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Pilot Confirms Strength of Optimised FAME Blend
(FincoEnergies) The pressure on the inland shipping sector is growing. With stricter regulations such as ETS2 and RED III, there's no time to lose. Together with Argent Energy and sector partners, FincoEnergies is demonstrating that sustainable shipping is possible today — not just with HVO but
May 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Benecor Joins Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition to Advance Retail Biodiesel Blends
(Michigan Farm News) The Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC) announces Benecor has joined the coalition as a new stakeholder, supporting the organization’s mission to accelerate adoption of biofuels for cleaner air and more sustainable transportation and shipping. Based in Fenton, Michigan, Benecor is a leading supplier
May 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Industrial Decarbonisation: The Road to a Cleaner Future
by Andrew King (Process and Control Today) ... Green Hydrogen: The Key to Hard-to-Decarbonise Sectors But what about industries that need extreme heat for example, cement, steel, and chemicals? That’s where green hydrogen comes in. Think of it as the clean-burning fuel
May 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Urging EPA to Lessen the Burdens Facing Biofuels
(Farm Service Radio) Michigan is home to four ethanol plants and two biodiesel facilities, which purchase and use a lot of corn and soybeans produced by Michigan’s farmers. However, you may not know that our federal government has placed a limit on
May 13, 2025 Read Full Article
American Power Group Reports 25 Million Cumulative Run Hour Milestone For Its Dual Fuel Stationary/Off-Road Primary Power and Critical Care Emergency Back-Up Power Applications
(American Power Group/Access Newswire) American Power Group Corporation ("APG") (OTC Pink:APGI) the leading U.S. based dual fuel diesel engine conversion technology company today announced the company's stationary/off-road dual fuel installation base has reached an estimated 25 million cumulative run hour milestone. APG's
May 13, 2025 Read Full Article
LanzaJet and BioD Announce Feasibility Study for SAF Plant in Colombia
(Lanza Jet) Leveraging Colombia’s Available Biomass Potential and Strategic Location, LanzaJet and BioD Are Exploring the Pioneering Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Latin America. -- LanzaJet and BioD are pleased to announce the launch of a feasibility study to develop the first
May 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Cosco-Controlled Piraeus Container Terminal to Launch Biofuel Bunkering Service
by Angela Yu (Lloyd's List) Piraeus Container Terminal will begin offering biofuel bunkering services to meet growing customer demand for emission compliance -- The move aligns with EU and new IMO emissions regulations and follows Greece’s updated biofuel standards allowing up to
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Establishing Biofuel Pathways for the Ocean-going and Inland Marine Sectors
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation features Mike Kass from Oak Ridge National Laboratory. It addresses decarbonizing marine shipping to meet IMO GHG reduction targets. Highlights include research by a 4-lab partnership assessing bio-intermediate potential via TEA and LCA, showing
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
New Generation DAF Now also Fuelled by B100 Biodiesel
(DAF) Important addition for transporters committed to sustainability -- For transporters who wish to switch to B100 biodiesel, the New Generation DAF XF, XG and XG+ can now also be delivered with a specially developed PACCAR MX-13 engine. This new power source is
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
GCMD’s Life Cycle Study Quantifies Net GHG Emissions Savings for Pathways with Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS)
(Global Center for Maritime Decarbonization) Incorporating CO2 that is captured from HFO combustion onboard vessels into concrete production results in the highest GHG emissions savings of the different utilisation pathways explored, as it partially displaces the need for carbon-intensive cement ashore; Post-capture transport
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
2024 Iowa Renewable Fuels Economic Contribution Study Shows Impact of Stagnant Corn Demand Hitting Agriculture Economy
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association) Access to New Markets to Grow Demand Require Carbon Capture and Sequestration -- According to a new economic contribution study released today (May 6, 2025), Iowa biofuels production has begun to reflect stagnant corn demand throughout the agriculture
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
New Study Shows Clean Fuels Industry Contributes $42.4 Billion to U.S. Economy
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) A new study commissioned by Clean Fuels Alliance America shows the U.S. biomass-based diesel industry generated $42.4 billion in economic activity in 2024, supported 107,400 jobs and paid $6 billion in annual wages. The study, “Economic Impact of Biodiesel on
May 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Rapeseed Remains the Dominant Raw Material for Biodiesel Production in Germany
(Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP)) Germany is the largest producer of biodiesel in Europe. According to the latest data from the Association of the German Biofuel Industry (VDB), a total of around 3.6 million tonnes of
May 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Nebraska Celebrates Renewable Fuels Month This May
(Nebraska Ethanol Board) Renewable Fuels Month highlights the importance of renewable biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel. The month of May marks the beginning of the summer driving season, making it an ideal time to fuel up on clean and cost-saving biofuels.
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Carey, Miller-Meeks Lead Bill to Extend Biofuel Tax Credits
(Office of U.S. Representative Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15)) Today (May 1, 2025), U.S. Reps. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (R-Iowa-01) introduced bipartisan legislation to extend tax incentives that strengthen the biofuels sector. “Biodiesel
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Dreexo Energy Lands in Cadiz with a Biofuel Production Project and an Investment of 27 Million Euros.
by Amaya Lanceta (Diario de Sevilla) --The company will build the treatment plant on a plot of land in the Zona Franca fiscal area. -- Cadiz advances in the Blue Economy under the Free Trade Zone's unifying strategy -- Dreexo Energy will establish a biofuel
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Continued US Leadership in SAF Can Yield Rural Economic Benefits
(Climbing. Fast.) Collaboration between the aviation industry and the U.S. government in just the past few years has helped the nation achieve a commanding lead in the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), while rural communities are poised to reap significant
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Advancing Maritime Decarbonization: The 2025 IMO Agreement and the Fuel Transition
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The international transport sector, encompassing both aviation and maritime shipping, accounts for a significant share of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) suggests aviation, in 2023, was
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Bangchak Group Drives Low-Carbon Aviation Unveiling Thailand’s First Dedicated SAF Facility Certified to International Standards
(Bangchak Group) Bangchak Group has inaugurated its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Production Unit at the Bangchak Phra Khanong Refinery, marking Thailand’s first dedicated facility for producing 100% Neat SAF. Operated by BSGF Company Limited, a Bangchak Group affiliate, the unit complies
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Restaurant Technologies Recycles 15% More UCO in 2024 than Previous Year
(Restaurant Technologies/Biobased Diesel Daily) Restaurant Technologies recycled over 363 million pounds of used cooking oil (UCO) in 2024, exceeding its own record of 314 million pounds set in 2023 by over 15 percent. Restaurant Technologies partners with renewable-energy partners such as Chevron Renewable Energy
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Revo Completes Construction of Unique SAF Pilot Plant in Tahara City, Japan
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Revo International Co. Ltd. announced April 22 that it held a completion ceremony April 18 at its newly constructed Aichi factory in Tahara City, Japan, to mark the completion of its manufacturing facilities for “C-Fuel,”
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Planting Seeds for a New Renewable Fuel Policy
by Kara Gundel (Engine Technology Forum) ... Here’s why, biodiesel and renewable diesel are classified as advanced biofuels by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) due to their significant environmental benefits. These fuels must achieve at least a 50% reduction in
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
South Cotabato Firm to Invest P3-B for Coconut-Based Biofuel Venture
by Allen V. Estabillo (Minda News) An industrial company based in Tupi town, South Cotabato province is investing some P3 billion for the production of coconut-based biofuel. South Cotabato Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. said his family-owned Tupi Supreme Activated Carbon Inc. is
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Advanced Biofuels Canada Congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal Party of Canada on Election Victory
(Advanced Biofuels Canada/EIN Presswire) Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) today congratulated Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal Party of Canada on the outcome of the 45th general election. The association released the following statement by President Fred Ghatala: “The ongoing trade
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
State of Sustainable Fleets: Transformation Introduces Peak Uncertainty, but Clean Fleet Technology Still Expands Nationally
(Manila Times/Globe Newswire) Now in its sixth year, the 2025 State of Sustainable Fleets Market Brief, released today (April 28, 2025), provides a comprehensive analysis of an industry confronting unprecedented regulatory uncertainty while demonstrating growth and resilience through continued investment in sustainable transportation
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
BWC Terminals Completes New MOTEMS-Compliant Dock for Renewable Fuels at Port of Stockton
(BWC Terminals) BWC Terminals (BWC) today (April 22, 2025) celebrated the official completion of its expanded renewable fuels terminal at the Port of Stockton, marking a significant milestone in strengthening California’s renewable fuels and maritime infrastructure. BWC executives, customers, and partners
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Madhya Pradesh Unveils Policy to Boost CBG and Advanced Biofuels
(Chemical Industry Digest) The Madhya Pradesh government has launched a comprehensive new biofuels initiative under the Madhya Pradesh Renewable Energy Policy 2025. Aimed at transforming the state’s energy landscape, the policy targets the establishment of at least one biofuel plant in
April 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Michigan Lawmakers Consider Biodiesel Incentives
by Nicole Heslip (Brownfield Ag News) The Michigan Soybean Association is asking state lawmakers to support a biodiesel tax credit for producers. Chief Executive Officer Ben Seyfer says the legislation would create a complete local supply chain while lifting farmers out of
April 28, 2025 Read Full Article
What You Can Do for Earth Month and Beyond! Retrofit Heavy Duty Vehicles to Use 100% Renewable Biodiesel
Are you responsible for heavy duty vehicles like long haul trucks, snow plows, garbage trucks, mining equipment, buses? Would you like to use 100% renewable fuel? Trying to identify options? One option is to use 100% renewable diesel or HVO (hydrotreated
April 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Fuel Switch Snapshot: B100 Undercuts All Fossil Fuels in Rotterdam
by Konica Bhatt (Engine) Rotterdam B100’s discount to VLSFO nears $100/mt; EU regs tip the scale in LBM’s favour; Rotterdam’s LNG flips to discount to LSMGO -- ... EU regulations have made bunkering 100% biofuel (B100) and liquefied biomethane (LBM) in Rotterdam significantly more economical
April 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Optimus Technologies Launches Vector System for International S13 Platform
(Optimus Technologies) Optimus Debuts Low-Carbon S13 International Truck at ACT Expo -- As the demand for fleet decarbonization continues to intensify, Optimus Technologies today announced the production launch of its latest Vector System, a fuel system technology that enables heavy-duty engines to
April 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuel, Biogas Groups Comment on New Updates to Proposed California LCFS Amendments
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) California Air Resources Board on April 4 released a third set of proposed changes to the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard. More than 80 public comments were filed ahead of an April 21 deadline, including
April 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Aemetis India Plant Receives $31 million of Biodiesel Orders from OMCs for Delivery in Next Three Months
(Aemetis) Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a diversified global renewable natural gas and biofuels company, announced the Company’s subsidiary in India, Universal Biofuels, received multiple orders for an aggregate of $31 million for the delivery during May, June and July of more than
April 21, 2025 Read Full Article
What You Can Do for Earth Month and Beyond! Use Renewable Heating Oil!
April might be the end of heating oil season, so think of it when you order for next winter. If you are in New York you are already using some biofuel in your heating oil. New York currently requires the use of a
April 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Opinion: It’s Time to End Restrictions on Year-Round E15
by Rep. Adrian Smith and Rep. Randy Feenstra (Agri-Pulse) In recent years, high fuel prices have hit Americans hard, forcing families to make tough decisions when filling their fuel tanks. While the Trump administration has taken action to reverse Biden-era anti-energy policies,
April 18, 2025 Read Full Article
European Biodiesel Board Welcomes EU Discussions on Concrete Actions to Address Biofuels Fraud
(European Biodiesel Board) The European Biodiesel Board (EBB), representing biodiesel (HVO & FAME) producers in the EU, welcomes the recognition of the importance of combating Annex IX biofuels fraud, and the fact that the Committee on the Sustainability of Biofuels, Bioliquids
April 17, 2025 Read Full Article
American Power Group Highlights Their Dramatic Low-Carbon Dual Fuel Results when Replacing Diesel Fuel with Dairy RNG On Class 8 Trucks
(American Power Group/Access Newswire) American Power Group Corporation (OTC Pink:APGI) the leading U.S. based dual fuel diesel engine conversion technology company is pleased to highlight that APG's vehicular dual fuel solution can generate significantly low carbon emissions when displacing diesel fuel
April 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Brazil’s Biodiesel Boom Soaks up Soybean Oil, Reducing Availability for Exports
By Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Surging biodiesel production in Brazil tightens global vegetable oil markets; Palm oil output projected to edge up, but export availability expected to shrink; Global oilseed market undergoing significant shifts -- Surging biodiesel production in Brazil is diverting soybean
April 15, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Decarbonizing Marine Shipping
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation from NexantECA focuses on decarbonizing marine shipping, noting its CO2 emissions and the need for alternative fuels to meet IMO GHG reduction targets. NexantECA projects a shift from conventional fuels like HSFO and VLSFO
April 15, 2025 Read Full Article
EIA Reduces Production Forecasts for Biobased Diesel, Increases Forecast for Other Fuels, Including SAF
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The U.S. Energy Information Administration reduced its 2025 forecasts for renewable diesel and biodiesel in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released April 10. The outlook for “other biofuel” production, which includes sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), was