by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Jimmy Samartzis of LanzaJet spoke on building the new SAF industry. He highlighted the LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels (FPF) plant, their First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) facility. Mechanical completion occurred in May 2024, grand opening in August 2024. Despite
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Back TO HOMEA Future with SAF and eSAF
(Worley Consulting/Biofuels International) ... Without urgent action to develop supplies of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), emissions could reach 21.2 metric gigatonnes a year. However, with SAF supply still in its early stages and the window to meet these targets narrowing, there is
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
GreenSinnergy and Axens Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel Projects in Argentina and Latin America
(Axens) GreenSinnergy GmbH, a company specialized in green project developments, and Axens, a global provider of technologies and services for the production of cleaner fuels, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
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Suntory Global Spirits Pulls Plug on Hydrogen Distillery Plans at Auchentoshan
(Fuel Cells Works) Suntory Global Spirits has officially abandoned its ambitious £60 million green hydrogen project at the Auchentoshan Distillery in Dalmuir, Scotland, following an unsuccessful bid for UK government funding under the Hydrogen Allocation Round 2 (HAR2) decarbonisation fund. The
June 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Heard on the Floor at FEW
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) ... Renewable Fuels Association calls for EPA action, E15 access, and 45Z clarity The Renewable Fuels Association is advocating for policies to “unleash American ethanol,” according to its president and CEO Geoff Cooper, who delivered the keynote
June 13, 2025 Read Full Article
University of Surrey Startup BiofuelAI Shortlisted for £1 Million Manchester Prize to Accelerate UK’s Green Energy Transition
(University of Surry) A startup from the University of Surrey is one of just ten finalists shortlisted for the Manchester Prize – a UK government-backed award that supports AI solutions for the public good. BiofuelAI now has the chance to win
June 12, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Sugar Valley Energy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) David Rubenstein, CEO of Sugar Valley Energy (CE+P), detailed their project producing 76 million gallons/year of 11 CI Score fuel ethanol from sugarcane. This converts to 60+ million gallons of SAF and 3+ million gallons of
June 12, 2025 Read Full Article
New Global Trade Benchmark: Envision Energy and Marubeni Sign Green Ammonia Offtake Agreement
(Envision Energy) Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, announced a historic green ammonia offtake agreement with Marubeni Corporation, one of Japan’s five major trading companies. This pioneering agreement on a global scale validates the commercial viability of green ammonia as a scalable energy
June 12, 2025 Read Full Article
It’s Time to Deregulate Denaturant
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) On his first day in office, President Trump issued an executive order directing federal agencies to identify and suspend unnecessary regulatory requirements that “impose an undue burden” on domestic energy resources, specifically including
June 12, 2025 Read Full Article
California Looks to Expedite Sustainable Aviation Fuel Projects
by Brad Hooker (Agri-Pulse) A bill that would streamline the approval process for sustainable aviation fuel projects in California is advancing through the Legislature, drawing both strong industry support and environmental justice opposition. Related articles Bill Title: California Environmental Quality Act: expedited judicial
June 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Gov. Reynolds Vetoes Eminent Domain Bill, Says It Goes Too Far
by Conner Hendricks and KWQC Staff (KWQC) Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds vetoed a bill that would restrict the use of eminent domain for carbon-capture pipelines on Wednesday. The bill required that projects requesting to use eminent domain serve the public’s interest. Supporters
June 12, 2025 Read Full Article
First Export of Ukrainian Liquefied Biomethane from MHP
(UABIO) Last week (week of May 5, 2025), MHP, an international food and agro company (UABIO member), made the first export of Ukrainian Bio-LNG to the EU. Adomas Audickas, Deputy CEO of MHP Group responsible for bioenergy development: “The launch of Bio-LNG exports
June 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Analytical Note No. 1: Advanced Biomethane Production from Intermediate and Cover Crops
(UABIO) We would like to present an important and voluminous document, which was developed by a number of UABIO experts. In this analytical note, you will find all the necessary information on the cultivation of intermediate and cover crops in Ukraine
June 11, 2025 Read Full Article
American Biogas Council Releases New Data Showing Biogas Systems’ Capacity to Capture Energy from Waste, Reduce Pollution in Every State
(American Biogas Council) The American Biogas Council (ABC) today released new data showing, on a state-by- state basis, the energy production and waste recycling benefits that a full build-out of potential biogas systems could provide. The data — provided via an interactive map — includes
June 11, 2025 Read Full Article
World Biogas Association and São Paulo State Sign Historic Agreement to Advance Green Energy Transition
(World Biogas Association) Landmark partnership unveiled on World Environment Day will accelerate biogas development and energy transition in Brazil’s most industrialised state The World Biogas Association (WBA) has signed a historic agreement with the Brazilian State Government of São Paulo, launching a strategic partnership to
June 11, 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
Pizza Hut Indonesia Partners with TUKR to Implement Sustainability Initiative on Food Production Waste Management
(TUKR/PR Newswire) • Pizza Hut Indonesia collaborates with TUKR as part of its commitment to proper management of food production waste for sustainability, environmental preservation, and public health. From June 2024 to May 2025, through its partnership with TUKR, more than 200
June 11, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to a Resilient US Bioeconomy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Valerie Reed, Director of the USDOE Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), discussed building A Resilient US Bioeconomy. She outlined benefits including job creation, strengthening national security via domestic supply chains, supporting ethanol producers, investing in communities, improving
June 11, 2025 Read Full Article
USA BioEnergy, Forest Persistence and the Bon Wier Bet
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... This advanced biorefinery will convert forest thinnings into Sustainable Aviation Fuel and other renewable fuels. With more than five decades of experience in forestry and timber operations in East Texas, LP is expected to serve
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
Long-Idle New York Ethanol Plant to Be Sold at Auction
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Oswego County, New York, on June 6 announced the former Attis Ethanol plant and grain malting operation will be sold via an auction conducted by Collar City Auctions Realty & Management Inc. Bidding is set
June 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Low-Carbon Jet Fuel Company Foresees Huge Investment in Western North Dakota
by Jeff Beach (North Dakota Monitor) The demand for jet fuel is going up. The demand for gasoline is going down. That’s the simple explanation from Chris Ryan, the president and chief operating officer of Gevo, on why the company plans to
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
ACE: Unlocking New Market Opportunities Based on Agriculture Practices Highlighted at Fuel Ethanol Workshop
(American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) A panel at the 2025 Fuel Ethanol Workshop will spotlight how agricultural conservation practices can create new markets and profit opportunities for ethanol producers and farmers. Titled "Turning Agricultural Practices into Low-Carbon Farming Success,” .... Moderated by American
June 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Industry Leaders and Scholarship Recipients Honored at the 2025 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo
(BBI International/Ethanol Producer Magazine) At the world’s largest ethanol conference, BBI International recognized outstanding contributions to the biofuels industry by naming Gillian Harrison, Steffen Mueller, Rick Schwarck and Michael Jerke as recipients of the event’s prestigious industry awards, as well as
June 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Skytree Stratus Selected by Forschungszentrum Jülich for Innovative Power-to-X Research Project
(Skytree) Skytree’s Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology has been selected by Germany’s Forschungszentrum Jülich for a pioneering Power-to-X research project. The goal: to create a scalable, real-world model for converting solar energy into carbon building blocks usable as eFuel or base
June 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Metro Vancouver Container Terminal Goes All-in on Renewable Diesel for Heavy Machinery
by Adam Campbell (BIV) GCT's Vanterm terminal in Vancouver's inner harbour now uses renewable diesel to power it's entire heavy duty fleet -- Heavy equipment at one Metro Vancouver’s biggest container ports is now running on fully renewable fuel. Global Container Terminals Inc.
June 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Zero Petroleum Searches for North American Site for eFuels Facility, R&D Hub
(Zero Petroleum/Biobased Diesel Daily) Zero Petroleum announced June 3 plans to identify locations for its first North American synthetic fuels production facility and dedicated R&D center. This initiative marks the next phase of Zero’s U.S. growth following its establishment of a Santa
June 10, 2025 Read Full Article
USA Bioenergy Secures Long-Term Feedstock Supply for $2.8 Billion Sustainable Aviation Fuel Refinery in Bon Weir, Texas
(USA Bioenergy) Executed letter of intent with LP Building Solutions, outlining plans for a 20-year supply of sustainably sourced forest thinnings -- USA BioEnergy (“USABE”) today (June 10, 2025) announced it has signed a letter of intent with LP Building Solutions (“LP”)
June 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Finavia's Helsinki Airport Operations Reach Net-Zero Carbon Emissions – Neste MY Renewable Diesel a Key Solution
(Neste) Airport company Finavia's Helsinki Airport has achieved net-zero carbon emissions targets in its own operations and has received an international Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program’s net-zero certification. Neste MY Renewable Diesel™, powering the machinery and emergency power generators at the Helsinki
June 10, 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
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to SAF and Hydrogen Plant Integration
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Linde, a global gas and engineering company, presented on integrating SAF (HEFA) and hydrogen plants to reduce carbon intensity (CI) and cost. Arthur Pastore, Minish Shah, and David Maher highlighted using HEFA by-products for H2 and
June 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Fashion Changes, but Style Endures: House of Novonesis Launches Eclipse-L with Performance — and Innovaire
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The House of Novonesis has unveiled its latest silhouette — Innova Eclipse-L — a long-form fermentation strain designed to handle heat, high solids, and rising acid levels without breaking form. It’s the opening salvo in what may be
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
TRE HOLDINGS and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to Study Feasibility of Using Woody Biomass and Waste to Produce and Sell Green Methanol Commercially in Japan
(Mitsubishi Gas Chemical) TRE HOLDINGS CORPORATION (TRE; Head Office: Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo; President and COO: Mitsuo Abe) and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (MGC; Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshinori Isahaya) announced today that they have signed a memorandum of understanding for
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 Hydrogen from Africa Much More Costly than Previously Assumed
(Technical University of Munich) Imports without guarantees are not competitive -- To meet Europe’s demand for green hydrogen, governments and the private sector have high hopes for production in Africa. A study led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has now
June 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Avina to Develop Nation’s First On-Site SAF Production Facility at Pittsburgh International Airport
(Avina) Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Avina Synthetic Aviation Fuel (Avina) are partnering to develop the first on-airport sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility utilizing one of the very first alcohol-to-jet pathways in the U.S. Avina will build a state-of-the-art facility to
June 09, 2025 Read Full Article
APG, on Behalf of ABP, Makes Strategic Investment of up to €250 Million in SkyNRG, a Leader in Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
(SkyNRG) APG, on behalf of its pension fund client ABP, is investing up to €250 million in SkyNRG to enable the development and adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) worldwide. The funding will support the continued growth of SkyNRG’s platform which
June 09, 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
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
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Launches Book Based on Dr. Pramod Chaudhari’s Entrepreneurial Journey
(ChiniMandi) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on June 7 launched the book chronicling the entrepreneurial journey of Dr. Pramod Chaudhari, widely recognised as the “Ethanol Man” of India. He is also the Founder Chairman of Praj Industries. The event took place
June 09, 2025 Read Full Article
NEDO Selects MOL's Wind Hunter for Development of Technologies for Realizing a Hydrogen Society
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto; Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo) today announced that its Wind Hunter Project, a zero-emission initiative that utilizes wind power to produce hydrogen, has been selected by Japan's New Energy and
June 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Sugar Industry at Crossroad as Grain-Based Ethanol Supply Looks to Take off
by Parthasarathi Biswas (Indian Express) In order to help sugar mills avoid overproduction of sugar, the central government had unveiled the Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP) in 2017-18 -- Ethanol, once touted to be the saviour of the sugar industry in times of
June 06, 2025 Read Full Article
India’s Clean Energy Expertise Fuels South America’s Bioeconomy: Praj Industries to Collaborate with Enersur S.A. For a Biorefinery Project in Paraguay
(PTI/The Wire) Enersur S.A., one of Paraguay’s foremost renewable energy companies has selected Praj Industries for its next major project. Praj, a global leader in bioeconomy-driven process solutions, will support the development, assessment, and phased implementation of a fully integrated
June 06, 2025 Read Full Article
EnviTec Biogas Announces Commissioning of first EnviThan Plant in Slovakia
(EnviTec Biogas) EnviThan gas upgrading plant is the result of sustained service work -- The result of ongoing, neighborly service efforts speaks for itself: After 18 years in the Eastern European market, the team at the Czech Service subsidiary of EnviTec Biogas
June 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Honeywell, Johnson Matthey, GIDARA Energy and SAMSUNG E&A Form SAF Technology Alliance
(Honeywell) Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON), Johnson Matthey, GIDARA Energy and SAMSUNG E&A today June 5, 2025) announced the formation of a strategic technology alliance to bring a groundbreaking end-to-end global solution to market for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from biomass and
June 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Commonwealth Agri Energy Growing With Kentucky Corn Farmers
by Alan Watts (Your Ag Edge) Commonwealth Agri Energy is continuing to increase the amount of corn from Kentucky farms to produce ethanol, and other products. General Manager Mick Henderson talks about the growth of the plant from the early days
June 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Are We Finally at a Tipping Point for Sustainable Aviation Fuel?
by Tina Casey (Triple Pundit) Sustainable aviation fuel accounted for less than 0.15 percent of total fuel used among 77 leading airlines last year, but new supplies could soon change that. -- ... Bio-based sustainable aviation fuel offers the potential for
June 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Appeals Court Sides with Summit Carbon in Challenge to Story, Shelby County Pipeline Rules
by William Morris (Des Moines Register) • A federal appeals court rules that Iowa counties cannot impose additional regulations on the construction of carbon dioxide pipelines. The ruling supports Summit Carbon Solutions' $9 billion pipeline project, which faces opposition from landowners and
June 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Praj, IATA, and ISMA Join Forces to Advance SAF Carbon Assessment and Certification in India
(Praj) Partnership aims to determine carbon intensity of sugarcane-based jet fuel and develop India-specific certification aligned with ISCC and RSB CORSIA standards. India is taking decisive steps toward decarbonizing its aviation sector, with a SAF blending mandate targeting 1% by 2027 and
June 05, 2025 Read Full Article
NREL and Crysalis Biosciences Collaborate to Scale Up Domestic Biomanufacturing Technologies
by Kathy Cisar (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) Public-Private Partnership Advances Research That Turns US Biomass Into National Sources of Fuel, Rubber, and Battery Materials -- The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is known for its groundbreaking research in
June 05, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest's 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to De-Risking Sustainable Bioeconomy Projects
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ABB provides integrated automation, electrical, and digital solutions to enhance profitability and predictability in sustainable fuels and chemicals production. Recognizing project challenges like cost/schedule overruns, their Adaptive Execution approach emphasizes co-design and co-delivery. This can reduce
June 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Michigan Biodigester Bills Raise Water Pollution Concerns: ‘Health and Tourism Disaster’
by Brian Allnutt (Planet Detroit) The legislation would change regulations for waste from facilities that convert manure to fuel. Critics say this would threaten drinking water wells, contribute to toxic algal blooms. -- Two Michigan House bills would regulate digestate as solid
June 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Alcohol-to-Jet Stuck on Runway as US Policy Shifts
by Cole Martin and Matthew Cope (Argus Media) Proposed changes to a US clean fuel tax credit may be a boon for farmers, but a future where ethanol is a major ingredient in jet fuel remains far off. The massive Republican budget bill
June 05, 2025 Read Full Article
The Implications of the European Green Deal Stemming from the REPowerEU Plan for Brazil–European Union Relations in the Sustainable Fuels Sector (2019–2024)
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo, Giovana Moreira Rodrigues and Lais Forti Thomaz (Brazilian Journal of International Relations) This article examines the implications of the European Green Deal and the REPowerEU program on Brazil-European Union bilateral relations in the sustainable fuels sector from 2019
June 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Building a Responsible US Bioeconomy
by Charlotte Levy (The Deep End) ... Here, we present a vision for new policy and principles that will bolster opportunities for responsible biomass use while strengthening safeguards. These ideas have been co-created with representatives from communities most impacted by biomass resources and
June 04, 2025 Read Full Article
SAFasia Inc. and Emerging Fuels Technology Sign an MOU to Support the Development of Multiple SAF Projects in the Philippines
(Emerging Fuels Technology/CISION) SAFasia and Emerging Fuels Technology have signed an MOU to advance a series of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production projects in the Philippines using biogas and cutting-edge syngas technology. The collaboration combines Caphenia's e-Reformer with EFT's high-yield Fischer-Tropsch platform to
June 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Inauguration of an RNG Production Unit at the Hartland Landfill Site
(Waga Energy) Waga Energy announces the start-up of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) production at the Hartland landfill site in British Columbia. The project, carried out in partnership with Capital Regional District (CRD) and FortisBC, is the first facility of its kind
June 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Global Bioenergies Is Looking for a Buyer
(Blobal Bioenergies/Globe Newswire) Despite all the efforts and discussions established over the last few months with major industrial players, the Company acknowledges that it has been unable to find strategic investors to finance the continuation of its business. At the date of
June 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Britain Has 12 Days to Save Bioethanol Industry, Says AB Foods
by James Davey (Reuters) Industry warns last month's UK-US trade deal will hit operations; Seeks short-term financial aid of up to 150 million pounds; Says thousands of jobs at stake LONDON, June 3 (Reuters) - One of Britain's biggest bioethanol producers warned the government
June 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Airlines Stick to Net Zero Target Despite Green Fuel Doubts
by Rajesh Kumar Singh, Shivansh Tiwary and Tim Hepher (Reuters) Airlines face challenges with affordable greener fuel supplies; IATA estimates $4.7 trillion cost for net zero by 2050 Global airlines wrapped up a two-day summit on Tuesday (June 3, 2025) sticking to a
June 04, 2025 Read Full Article
The Enerkem Question: When a Company Evolves, How Do Its Low-Carbon Platforms Remain in Motion?
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Enerkem has it all: patented technology, public sector backing, global partners, and a flagship project in Quebec. It also has C$350 million in debt and as we reported last week, the company has filed for creditor
June 03, 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
Whistleblower Alleges Systemic Failures in UK-Approved US Biofuel Sustainability Certification
by Stuart Spray (Byline Times) ... The whistleblower initially made contact with Byline Times via Biofuelwatch, a UK-based environmental organisation that campaigns against the negative impacts of large-scale industrial biofuel and bioenergy projects. Almuth Ernsting, a researcher and campaigner at Biofuelwatch, says the whistleblower’s
June 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Toyota’s Biofuel: A New Lease on Life for Combustion Engines
by Yves Helven (Global Fleet) ... A recent Nikkei Asia report reveals that Japanese automakers led by Toyota have opened a bioethanol facility in Fukushima, aiming to slash the carbon footprint of conventional engines with a new kind of “better biofuel”. The technological
June 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Sugar Industry Seeks Ethanol Price Revision as Blending Share Drops to 28 pc
(PTI/Mint) Sugar industry seeks ethanol price revision as blending share drops to 28 pc -- The sugar industry has demanded a revision of ethanol procurement prices and extension of blending targets beyond 20 per cent, as the sector's contribution to the national
June 02, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Commodity Plus Carbon Futures Contracts
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) GIC Group is launching CPC (Commodity Plus Carbon) futures contracts linking commodity prices with carbon emission reductions. These contracts generate premiums based on emissions below benchmarks and enable the biofuel industry, particularly corn and ethanol producers,
June 02, 2025 Read Full Article
OMV Showcases Groundbreaking Technologies at Schwechat Refinery and Announces New Investment in Large 140 MW Green Hydrogen Plant
(OMV) • OMV inaugurates its ReOil® and electrolyzer facilities at an event themed ‘From Innovation to Impact: Forward for Good’ These pioneering technologies in chemical recycling and green hydrogen underpin OMV’s decarbonization and circularity strategy OMV has taken the final investment decision on
June 02, 2025 Read Full Article
India Can Become Net Exporter of Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Boeing Exec
byy Mohammad Anab (Business Standard) India has the potential to emerge as a net exporter of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) amid global efforts to reduce carbon emissions from the aviation sector, according to a senior Boeing executive. Speaking at the CII Annual Business
June 02, 2025 Read Full Article
VINCI Airports Offers Sustainable Aviation Fuel and an Electric Charging Station at Annecy Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc Airport
(VINCI Airports) Annecy Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc airport, operated by VINCI Airports, has taken a new step in its environmental strategy by providing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and an electric charging station thanks to a new fuelling contract with TotalEnergies. A 44 kW
June 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Timber Towns and Forest Futures: In the Piney Woods, SunGas Finds the Key in Green Methanol
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... If you mosey through this fine country, down creeks that smell of sassafrass, near the ancient waters of the Red River when it reaches Central Louisiana, you’d find Beaver Lake, where the here the old
June 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Bullish on Corn: Ethanol, Exports & Trade Wins with NCGA CEO Neil Caskey | Damian Mason Podcast
(The Business of Agriculture) With U.S. corn production projected to hit record highs in 2025, demand questions loom. NCGA CEO Neil Caskey joins Damian Mason to explore the outlook for corn exports, ethanol markets, and the push for sustainable aviation fuel.
June 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Turning Waste into Energy: New Enzyme Revolutionizes Biofuel Production
(São Paulo Research Foundation/SciTechDaily) The natural protein, known as CelOCE, was developed at the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials and is ready for immediate integration into industrial processes. Breaking down plant material into usable fuel has long been one
June 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Xylogenics Secures US Patent for Breakthrough Yeast Strain Advancing Fuel Ethanol Production
(Xylogenics/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Xylogenics Inc., a pioneering biotech firm in the renewable energy sector, proudly announces the issuance of U.S. Patent 12,203,111, titled Materials and Methods for Creating Strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae That Exhibit an Increased Ability to Ferment Oligosaccharides into Ethanol.
June 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Rex: Proposed CCS Project Not Expected to Be Impacted by Pending Illinois Aquifer Bill
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Rex American Resources on May 28 confirmed work continues on the carbon capture and storage (CCS) and capacity expansion projects at its One Earth Energy facility in Gibson City, Illinois. Both projects are expected to
June 02, 2025 Read Full Article
UPDATE: Department of Energy Terminates $15.3M Grant for Medina Decarbonization Project
by Brian Quinn and Ben Beagle (Batavian Daily News) ... The canceled grants include $15.3 million to Skyven Technologies, which had previously announced a project to help decarbonize Western New York Energy’s ethanol production facility in Medina. The project would improve
June 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Energy Department Expands Access to Thriving Alternative Fuels Market
(U. S. Department of Energy) Updates to 45ZCF-GREET model incorporate new methods of alternative fuel production, allowing more American farmers to benefit from rising bioenergy demand -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office today removed barriers to domestic bioenergy production by
June 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Sequestering & Monetizing Carbon Dioxide: Critical to the Economic Health of Chemical and Energy Projects, and the Well Being of Our Planet
by Sam A. Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics, Ltd./Biofuels Digest) With respect to all options being essential, we can start with sequestering CO2 via the best farming methods, and enhancing closed greenhouse operations with CO2 to put photosynthesis in overdrive. With respect to
May 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Moeve Signs its Largest Marine Biofuel Supply Agreement with Armas Trasmediterránea to Drive Maritime Decarbonization
(Moeve) -- Moeve to supply 40,000 tons of second-generation marine biofuels to Armas Trasmediterránea through the end of 2025 at the ports of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and of Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), marking the energy company’s first delivery of
May 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Ethanol Taking Centerstage in India's Clean Energy Landscape Amid Growth in Biofuels
by Sudheer Singh (Economic Times Energy World) Consider the fact that the average Ethanol Blending Percentage achieved by the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) reached 18.4 per cent at the end of March 2025, from 14.6 per cent in the previous year, inching closer
May 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Enilive Marine HVO Set to Be Available in Ravenna and Venice in H2 2025
by Ian Taylor (Bunkerspot) Eni has informed Bunkerspot that Enilive marine hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) will be available in the Italian ports of Ravenna and Venice during the second half (H2) of this year – and the company also plans to ramp up
May 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Biogases’ Benefits for Energy Security, Local Economies and Reducing Emissions Are Drawing Renewed Interest
(International Energy Agency (IEA)) First-of-a-kind geospatial assessment in new IEA report finds huge untapped potential for biogases, equivalent to a quarter of global natural gas demand As policy makers look for opportunities to simultaneously bolster energy security and economic competitiveness, biogases –
May 29, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to BTG Bioliquids
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) BTG Bioliquids is a technology provider specializing in fast pyrolysis for producing 2nd generation biofuel from biomass residues. Their strategy emphasizes modularization and standardization (“scaling by numbers”) to reduce risk, costs, and delivery times for
May 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Conestoga Energy Completes Drilling of Class VI Carbon Capture & Sequestration Well, Advances toward EPA Application
(Conestoga Energy/Business Wire) Major milestone advances commitment to decarbonizing U.S. ethanol production and enables enhanced oil recovery for expanded commercial value -- Conestoga Energy (“Conestoga” or the “Company”), the leading provider of low carbon intensity biofuel, today announced the successful completion of
May 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Halted by Court of International Trade
by David J. Lynch and Cat Zakrzewski (Washington Post) Most of President Trump’s tariffs were halted late Wednesday by a US trade court in a sharp rebuke of the president’s signature trade war policy. -- A specialized federal court in New York
May 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Congo to Launch First Ethanol Distillery in June 2025
(Energy Capital & Power) The Republic of the Congo will launch its first ethanol distillery in June 2025, according to Antoine Thomas Nicéphore Fylla-Saint Eudes, Minister of Industrial Development and Private Sector Promotion. The facility is being built by Saris Congo,
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
Bioenergy Devco Announces Name Change to BTS Bioenergy
(BTX Bioenergy/PR Newswire) Rebranding reflects the Company's history and sets the tone for its future. -- Bioenergy Devco, a leader in the design, engineering, construction, financing, and operation of advanced anaerobic digester systems, has announced that the company is now known as BTS
May 28, 2025 Read Full Article
California Dairy Farms Achieve Major Methane Reduction Milestone
(Dairy Cares/PR Newswire) California dairy sector is reducing 5 million metric tons of methane (CO2e) annually. -- Dairy Cares and the California dairy sector today announced a major milestone in planet-smart dairy farming. This year, the state's dairy farms will achieve an annual reduction of
May 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Can We Fly Guilt-Free with Britain’s New Stance on Sustainable Aviation Biofuel?
by Bhok Thompson (Green Prophet) The United Kingdom has taken a significant step in advancing sustainable aviation by approving an increase in the co-processing blend limit for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from 5% to 30%. This decision, endorsed by the UK Ministry of
May 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Gevo to Sell Luverne, Minnesota Ethanol Facility to A.E. Innovation; Will Retain Isobutanol Assets for Future Innovation
(Gevo/Globe Newswire) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Agri-Energy, LLC (“Agri”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Gevo, to A.E. Innovation, LLC (“A.E.”) for $7 million. The transaction includes Agri’s
May 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Iowa Legislature Passes Bill to Create SAF Tax Credit
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Iowa state lawmakers in May approved tax legislation that, in part, aims to create a tax credit to incentivize sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production within the state. The bill is now under consideration by Iowa
May 28, 2025 Read Full Article
RIC Energy and Siemens Partner to Jointly Develop Renewable Hydrogen, Green Ammonia, and e-Fuels
(RIC Energy) RIC Energy and Siemens have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop innovative projects in the fields of renewable hydrogen, green ammonia, and e-fuels in Spain. The collaboration will especially boost the sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) plant
May 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Cargolux and AIT Worldwide Logistics Sign Historic SAF Deal
(Cargolux) Cargolux and global freight forwarding partner AIT Worldwide Logistics have signed the largest Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) deal in their history, in collaboration with Microsoft, for the transportation of their server racks (Microsoft Cloud Logistics). This groundbreaking partnership will result
May 27, 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
South Europe Ground Services Uses 100% Renewable Diesel in Ground-Support Equipment at Select Airports in Spain
(Moeve/Biobased Diesel Daily) South Europe Ground Services, the handling subsidiary of International Airlines Group operating at 38 airports in Spain, is advancing its commitment to airport decarbonization through the use of 100 percent hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO100), also known as renewable
May 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Infinium Announces Construction of Large Scale eFuels Production Facility in Texas
(Infinium) Project Roadrunner, a sustainable aviation fuel plant in West Texas, to bring skilled jobs and generate economic growth for the region -- Infinium, the world’s leading producer of commercially available eFuels, announced today that construction is underway on its second U.S.-based
May 27, 2025 Read Full Article
E85 Pilot Program In Mexico Shows Positive Results
(U.S. Grains Council) During the past six weeks, 10 taxis in Monterrey, Mexico converted to Flex Fuel technology and traveled more than 43,000 miles, using in excess of 1,500 gallons of E85—gasoline blended with 85% bioethanol—cutting operating costs by more than
May 27, 2025 Read Full Article
UPM Sharpens Its Focus on Biofuels Growth Strategy and Plans to Discontinue the Rotterdam Biofuels Refinery Project
(UPM) Following extended technical, commercial and strategic evaluations UPM plans to discontinue the development of its potential second biomass-to-fuels refinery at the Port of Rotterdam. As a result, UPM plans to halt all engineering work related to the CAPEX investment in
May 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Homegrown Fuels Podcast with Keith Kor
by Sue Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Long time ethanol manager Keith Kor recounts the early days of ethanol production, in what would now be considered primitive facilities. READ MORE/LISTEN includes transcript
May 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Homegrown Fuels Podcast with Doug Durante
by Sue Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Doug Durante began working in Washington, DC, in 1977, becoming director of public affairs for the National Alcohol Fuels Commission. In 1988, he formed the Clean Fuels Development Coalition, supporting programs and policies to
May 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Homegrown Fuels Podcast with David Hallberg
by Sue Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Homegrown Fuels podcast features David Hallberg who began advocating for ethanol in the late 1970s as a Congressional staffer. He helped craft language for the tax credit (VEETC) that supported ethanol blending, started the
May 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Synhelion’s Solar Fuel Powers Steamboat in World First
(Synhelion) The Lake Lucerne Navigation Company (SGV) AG has used solar fuel from Synhelion for the first time. The steamboat Gallia was symbolically fueled with solar diesel from Synhelion’s industrial scale plant DAWN – a milestone for more sustainable mobility on
May 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Sorghum's Rise as an Alternative Feedstock Poses a Threat to Corn and DDGS
by Paola Caballeros (S&P Global) The grain gains popularity as a drought-resistant feedstock; Lower sorghum prices could reduce corn-based DDGS demand; Mexico increases US sorghum imports as China reduces demand -- Sorghum's rising availability and lower prices are putting pressure on corn demand
May 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Brenmiller bGen(TM) Green e-Methanol Project in Spain Secures +€25 Million Funding from European Hydrogen Bank
(Brenmiller Energy Ltd./Access Newswire) --bGen™ thermal energy storage system to be charged using renewable energy to store and provide 56 MWh of clean heat for green e-methanol production at SolWinHy Cadiz S.L. -- SolWinHy selected as one the European Union's top
May 27, 2025 Read Full Article
AM Green and Port of Rotterdam Authority to Establish Green Energy Supply Chain Enabling up to 1,000,000 Tons per Year
(Port of Rotterdam) USD 1 Billion dollar trade between India and Europe -- AM Green and the Port of Rotterdam Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding to focus on building a green energy supply chain between India and Northwestern Europe via Rotterdam,
May 27, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Castlerock Biofuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Castlerock Biofuels, in collaboration with Ensyn, holds exclusive US rights to RTP® fast thermal conversion technology. They plan a facility in Maine to produce 20 million gallons annually of Renewable Fuel Oil (FPBO) from woody biomass
May 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Companies Behind Dairy Industry’s First Methane Targets Show Early Success
by Jim Giles (Trellis) ... Danone is also partnering with Sistema, a company that has developed a modular biodigestor that smaller farms can use to process manure into fertilizer and biogas. READ MORE Related articles Sistema.bio Signs MoU with Danone to Deploy 6,500
May 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Sarawak Eyes Biofuel Revenue from Palm Oil Waste through Legal Reforms
by Lim How Pim (Borneo Post) The Sarawak government is currently reviewing existing legal provisions in a bid to put palm oil waste to better use, with the aim of promoting downstream activities and increasing revenue for the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan
May 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Magnon, Power2X and ErasmoPower2X to Explore Development of e-Methanol at Magnon’s Industrial Complex in Puertollano
(Ence Group) • Renewable fuels: The project aims to produce 200,000 tonnes of e-methanol per year. Carbon capture: The project will capture an estimated 380,000 tonnes of biogenic CO₂ from the Magnon plant per year. An integrated value chain at the Puertollano valley: Green hydrogen
May 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Renewable Race Fuel: Powering Progress at 225mph
(Shell) For the third year, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES is lowering emissions by 60% as the first US-based motorsports series to power racing with Shell’s 100% renewable race fuel.* -- Back-to-Back Wins in 2024 -- It was truly a historic moment as one of
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
FedEx Takes Delivery of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from Neste at LAX
(FedEx) One-year, over three-million-blended gallon deal marks the first major U.S. SAF deployment by FedEx, building upon years of successful fuel efficiency improvements in its air operations. -- FedEx (NYSE: FDX) today announced an agreement with Neste, the world’s leading producer of
May 24, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to ICF’s SAF and Carbon Outlook
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ICF forecasts LCFS prices potentially hitting ~$100/ton by early 2026, trending toward $150 by 2032. They anticipate D3 RIN prices recovering, pushing above $3/RIN in 2026 once the 2023 Set Rule lapses. Policy issues include Treasury’s
May 24, 2025 Read Full Article
EU Greenlights Nearly €1 Billion for Green Hydrogen Projects
by Aiden Green) (CarbonCredits.com) The European Union (EU) has approved €992 million in funding for 15 renewable hydrogen projects in 5 countries across the European Economic Area. This investment, under the EU Innovation Fund, is a key part of Europe’s clean
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Nigeria Secures $300m Biofuel Refinery Investment – Alabi
By Tracy Moses (Point Blank News) Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Davidorlah Farms, Mr. Oluwasegun Alabi, has revealed that a U.S.-based company is set to inject $300 million into Nigeria for the establishment of a biofuel refinery. Mr. Alabi shared this development
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
Ethanol Lobbyist Helped Far-Right MEP Write Question to Commission on Fuels
by Mari Eccles and Max Griera (Politico) Jana Nagyová, of Patriots for Europe, says she did “absolutely nothing improper.” -- A far-right MEP’s question to the European Commission was partly drawn up by a lobbyist — which was discovered because no one
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
SAF Production Surges in US Despite Uncertainty
by Fayaz Hussain (SAF Investor) When the US President Donald Trump took office earlier this year, many in the renewables space (including SAF) held their breath. His early announcements about pausing the funding announced through the Inflation Reduction Act – especially
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Leading Companies Launch American Alliance for Biomanufacturing (AAB) to Bolster U.S. Industrial Leadership
(American Alliance for Biomanufacturing/CISION) New coalition aims to accelerate U.S. capabilities in scalable, secure biomanufacturing -- Today (May 21, 2025) marks the official launch of the American Alliance for Biomanufacturing (AAB), a new coalition of industry leaders committed to advancing U.S. leadership
May 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Overland Aviation & Avfuel Introduce SAF to Midwest Ahead of EBACE
(Avfuel) Luxury North Dakota FBO, Overland Aviation (KXWA)—together with leading independent fuel supplier, Avfuel Corporation—proudly announces it accepted a delivery of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on May 12, expanding accessibility of the fuel in a new region within the United States. The
May 21, 2025 Read Full Article
100 Million Lost for the Public and Workers: Enerkem on the Verge of Bankruptcy
by Hugo Joncas (La Presse) After Northvolt and Lion Electric, the Legault government will also lose the tens of millions it invested in Enerkem: the Montreal company has just filed for bankruptcy protection. It will likely end up in the hands
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
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Aemetis
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Aemetis focuses on renewable natural gas (RNG) and low carbon fuels in California. Their Biogas project includes 12 in-service dairy digesters, a 36-mile pipeline, and an in-service RNG facility connected to PG&E. A fueling station is
May 21, 2025 Read Full Article
University of São Paulo (USP) Tests First Renewable Hydrogen Plant Based on Ethanol
(Agência FAPESP*) The University of São Paulo (USP) is testing the world’s first experimental station dedicated to the production of renewable hydrogen from ethanol. The project, carried out by the Research Center for Greenhouse Gas Innovation (RCGI), represents a milestone
May 20, 2025 Read Full Article
HYNOCA® recognized as EU-funded REFORMERS’ Renewable Energy Valley Project in Netherlands Awarded World Hydrogen 2025 Prize, Clean Project Category
(Haffner Energy) The 5th World Hydrogen Awards threw Haffner Energy’s unique biomass-based solution HYNOCA® in the limelight today as one of the two hydrogen-production technologies selected for the first Renewable Energy Valley project developed under the umbrella of the Horizon Europe-funded
May 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Texas Company Charged with Aiding and Abetting Fraudulent Transactions Related to False Ethanol Sales
(U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Louisiana) Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced the filing of a bill of information charging Plano, Texas-based MUREX MANAGEMENT, INC. (“MMI”), with aiding and abetting transactions that defrauded financial institutions, including the failed New Orleans-based
May 20, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Axens
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Axens provides technologies for CCUS (DMXTM), Hydrogen transport (LOHC) using MCH, and e-Fuels (Gasel® FT). E-fuels are highlighted for energy diversification and meeting EU demand for e-SAF blending by 2055. Challenges include the need for low
May 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Washington Governor Signs Bill to Update the State’s Clean Fuel Standard
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on May 17 signed a bill that sets more ambitious targets for the state’s Clean Fuel Standard. The new law requires a 45% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2038 when
May 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Team M3 (Maintenance Manager) Meeting --- August 5-6, 2025 --- South Sioux City, NE
(Team M3/Ethanol Producer Magazine) A staple conference of the ethanol industry, the Team M3 Meeting offers ethanol plant maintenance managers an opportunity to maintain connections, solve problems and explore innovations. Slated for August 5-6, 2025, the meeting offers maintenance managers
May 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Trial Cultivation of Camelina for Biofuel Kicks off in Oman
by Jomar Mendoza (Oman Daily Observer) MUSCAT: In a groundbreaking move aimed at advancing green energy and sustainable agriculture, Hema Energy—through its alternative energy arm X2E LLC—has commenced a trial cultivation of Camelina sativa in Oman in collaboration with ARA Petroleum
May 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Scientists Hail New ‘Industrially Viable Technology’ that Can Squeeze Hydrogen From Seawater
(Fuel Cells Works) Scientists say they have developed a new technology capable of extracting clean hydrogen fuel directly from seawater. SHARJAH, EMIRATE OF SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- Researchers from the University of Sharjah claim to have developed a novel technology capable
May 19, 2025 Read Full Article
BNQ and CSA Group Introduce New Standard for Hydrogen Production and Carbon Intensity
by Aida Čučuk (Offshore Energy) Canadian certification body, the Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ), and compatriot standards organization, CSA Group, have published the ‘Joint Canada-U.S. National Standard’ – a methodology for reporting the production pathway and carbon intensity of hydrogen. As disclosed,
May 19, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Enabling Economical and Scalable Sustainable Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Conor Madigan from Aether Fuels presented on enabling economical, scalable sustainable fuels. Key takeaways include their Aether AuroraTM technology for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and diesel, using a novel Fischer Tropsch route. This technology employs intensified
May 19, 2025 Read Full Article
It’s Badger State Ethanol Stadium at MHS
by Gary Mays (Monroe Times) Industrial ag firm buys sponsorship rights to new stadium, greenhouse and library -- The School District of Monroe recently announced that, as part of the district’s new high school building project, Badger State Ethanol has pledged $350,000
May 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Veterans for Renewable Fuels Spotlight: Brent Hoops, U.S. Army Veteran | Commodities Director, Chief Ethanol
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association is proud to spotlight Brent Hoops, a U.S. Army veteran whose leadership, commitment to service, and strategic thinking now help drive success at Chief Ethanol in Nebraska. Brent served in various roles with the U.S.
May 19, 2025 Read Full Article
How Farmers Edge and National Sorghum Producers Are Removing Friction from Sustainability Reporting
(Farmers Edge and National Sorghum Producers/AG Funder News) Farmers Edge and National Sorghum Producers (NSP) have joined forces to solve a major data challenge in agriculture: building a scalable, trusted system to capture sustainability data directly from growers and deliver it across the ethanol
May 16, 2025 Read Full Article
WBA Connect+ -- Empowering Connections for a Sustainable Future
(World Biogas Association) The WBA Connect+ is a collaborative initiative dedicated to strengthening industry connections, enhancing performance, sharing knowledge, and driving innovation in the anaerobic digestion (AD), biogas, biomethane, and biofuels sectors. Our mission is to speed up the industry’s growth by fostering
May 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Brazil Sugar Mills Are Considering Switching to Ethanol
(World Energy News) Sugarcane processors are watching the gap in price between sugar and biofuels and may start producing more of it if the sugar prices fall further and the oil prices recover from their recent lows. -- A major discussion
May 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Uzbekistan Set to Launch Central Asia's First Waste-to-Biofuel Plant
(MENAFN/Trend News Agency) Laziz Kudratov, the Minister of Investments, Industry, and Trade of Uzbekistan, recently met with Elham Pourtangestani, CEO of Envirol, to discuss the construction of the first waste-to-biofuel plant in Central Asia, which will be located in Uzbekistan, Trend
May 16, 2025 Read Full Article
OPAL Fuels Announces Joint Venture for North Carolina Renewable Natural Gas Production Facility
(OPAL Fuels/Business Wire) OPAL Fuels (Nasdaq: OPAL) announced today that it has entered into a joint venture with an affiliate of environmental services leader Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) for a new biogas-to-renewable natural gas (“RNG”) facility at Republic’s Charlotte Motor Speedway
May 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Swedish-Produced Biomethane Bunkered at the Port of Gothenburg
(Port of Gothenburg) For the first time, St1 and St1 Biokraft have delivered their own Swedish-produced liquefied biomethane to the maritime sector — as Terntank's vessel Tern Ocean was bunkered at the Port of Gothenburg. St1 and St1 Biokraft are now
May 16, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Upgrading Lower Alcohols to Higher Alcohols & SAF
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Terra Mater BV presented on their technology to catalytically convert lower carbon alcohols into higher carbon alcohols for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Key takeaways included the potential of their TM-ATJ-SPK fuel blend to improve properties like
May 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Topsoe’s Advanced SAF Technology Chosen by Zhongneng Yida in China
by Ulrik Frøhlke (Topsoe) o Topsoe has been selected by Zhongneng Yida New Energy Co., Ltd (Zhongneng Yida) to deliver technology for production of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) at a new facility. o The facility will be located at the city of
May 16, 2025 Read Full Article
The Bioenergy Two-Step: Learning from the Petroleum Playbook
by Jim Spaeth (Biofuels Digest) ... Call it the Bioenergy Two-Step. Step one: convert locally available biomass into a flexible intermediate—something like syngas, pyrolysis oil, or even ethanol. Step two: move that intermediate to a larger-scale facility—a dedicated biorefinery, or even a co-processing
May 16, 2025 Read Full Article
India Examining US Request to Abolish Curbs on Ethanol Imports
by Pratik Parija, Rakesh Sharma and Shruti Srivastava (Bloomberg/Economic Times) India is reviewing a U.S. request to lift restrictions on ethanol imports as part of broader trade negotiations aimed at avoiding U.S. tariffs. Currently, India allows ethanol imports only for non-fuel use to
May 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Digest Connect: Velocys and GIC Group
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Diges) This week, we focused on new ways to approach commercialization — new structures for scale. Velocys has come out with a new licensing approach and we’re going to examine what that means for the world-wide
May 16, 2025 Read Full Article
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