(C40 Cities) The City of Lagos, Nigeria, is set to host the third C40 Cities Regional Climate Finance & Leadership Masterclass on Climate Change Governance from 10 to 11 February 2026. This high-level convening marks a significant milestone as it also
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Back TO HOMEWith R$ 148.5 Million, BNDES Supports Bioo's Biomethane Plant in Paraná.
(BNDES News Agency (Goggle translation)) --With resources from the Climate Fund, the unit in Toledo (PR) is expected to prevent 80,000 tons of CO2 equivalent per year from entering the atmosphere. --Produced using organic waste from the agro-industry, the renewable
February 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Cemex Ventures Doubles Down on WtEnergy to Advance Circular Economy and Clean Energy Production
(Cemex Ventures) Cemex Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Cemex, announced today (February 9, 2026) a new investment in Waste to Energy Advanced Solutions (WtEnergy), a leading startup specializing in the conversion of non-recyclable solid waste and biomass into clean
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ICM and Energy Integration Announce Strategic Partnership to Commercialize MVR Technology
(ICM/Business Wire) ICM, Inc. today (February 10, 2026) announced a strategic partnership with Energy Integration Inc., LLC (EII) to commercialize mechanical vapor recompression (MVR) systems for the ethanol industry. Through this collaboration, ICM will implement EII’s patented Doublr™ mechanical vapor recompression (MVR)
February 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Alfa Laval Launches Flexible Decanter Rental Program to Empower Ethanol Producers
(Alfa Laval/PR Newswire) Alfa Laval is proud to announce the successful launch of its innovative decanter rental program, designed specifically for ethanol producers seeking to maximize oil recovery and operational flexibility. The rental program allows ethanol producers to operate the cutting-edge Prodec Oil
February 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Methanex Corporation: U.K.'s First Commercial Biomethanol Bunkering Service Launches at Port of Immingham
(Finanz Nachrichten/Globe Newswire) Exolum, Methanex Corporation (TSX: MX) (Nasdaq: MEOH) and Ørsted, today (February 10, 2026) announced the launch of the United Kingdom's (U.K.) first commercially ready biomethanol storage and supply service for shipping at the Port of Immingham. The
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Biofuel Leaders See Cargo Ships as a Big Market — if the Trump Administration Won't Get in the Way
by Rachel Cramer (Harvest Public Media/KCUR) Biofuel leaders say the shipping industry could be a golden goose for ethanol and soy-based biodiesel. One of the big barriers is the Trump administration, which torpedoed a global agreement to reduce pollution. Even though the
February 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Cemvita, Radix Make Progress in Front-End Engineering for Glycerin-to-Bio-oil Project in Brazil
(Radix/Biobased Diesel Daily) Radix announced Feb. 6 that it and Cemvita are progressing in front-end engineering for a first-of-its-kind circular bio-oil project in Brazil focused on converting crude glycerin, a biodiesel byproduct, into ultra-low carbon-intensity (CI) bio-oil used as a feedstock to produce sustainable
February 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Indian Distillery Industry Pushes for Tax Cuts on Flex-Fuel Vehicles Amid Ethanol Surplus
(Devdiscourse News Desk | India) India's distillery industry calls for a reduction in GST on flex-fuel vehicles as the country grapples with a surplus of ethanol, having achieved its 20% blending target ahead of schedule. The All India Distillers' Association seeks
February 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Partners with Japan to Develop Hydrogen Energy
(Asia Today) Indonesia has formally partnered with Japan to accelerate the development of hydrogen energy as part of its broader energy transition strategy and long-term industrial competitiveness agenda. The collaboration underscores Indonesia’s ambition to move beyond decarbonization targets and position itself within
February 09, 2026 Read Full Article
New Zealand Green Hydrogen Project Reaches Financial Close
(Fuel Cells Works) Hiringa Energy, in partnership with Ballance Agri-Nutrients, Todd, Parininihi ki Waitōtara (PKW) and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), is pleased to announce that the Kapuni Project has reached Financial Close. Hiringa Energy is the development
February 09, 2026 Read Full Article
The World Is Awash in Sugar, and the Surplus Is Set to Stay
(Business Mirror) The sugar market is weighed down by a global glut, and a big crop coming from top grower Brazil means the problem is likely to persist. New York sugar futures are already trading at about half of a 2023 peak,
February 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Museveni Commissions East Africa’s Largest Ethanol Plant
by Shammah Mukuza (The Observer) President Yoweri Museveni has inaugurated PRO Industries, the largest ethanol plant in East Africa, highlighting the $100-million investment as a significant advancement for Uganda’s agro-industrialization, clean energy production, and job creation. Located in Luwero District in
February 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Backers of Incentive Package for Biofuels Plant Propose Pared Back State Help
(WisBusiness) Backers of an incentive package to draw a German aviation biofuel plant to northern Wisconsin have proposed paring it back to $120 million in state assistance from their original call of $210 million. Bill sponsor and Senate President Mary Felzkowski, R-Tomahawk,
February 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Is Year-Round E15 the Next Big Demand Shift — or Just Noise?
Allison Thompson (The Money Farm/AgWeek) ... Ethanol plants and the ethanol market rapidly changed the corn market. But Allison Thompson says that if E15 were to become legal to sell year-round, it likely would have a less profound on the
February 06, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Opal Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Opal Fuels reported a 30% year-over-year increase in third-quarter RNG production, though Adjusted EBITDA fell to $19.5 million due to lower RIN prices and expired pathways. The company currently operates 12 RNG facilities with four more
February 06, 2026 Read Full Article
What the Treasury’s Announcement on 45Z Tax Credits Means to Farmers
by Margy Eckelkamp (AgWeb) The proposed rule sets up farmers to participate in the opportunity created by these biofuel producer tax credits, but questions remain. -- On Feb. 3, the Treasury Department confirmed farmers will have a seat at the table to
February 05, 2026 Read Full Article
KRICT Demonstrates 100kg per Day Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production from Landfill Gas
National Research Council of Science & Technology/EurekAlert!) Joint research by KRICT and EN2CORE Technology validates an integrated process that produces aviation fuel from abundant landfill gas—more readily available than used cooking oil—demonstrating the feasibility of decentralized SAF production The aviation industry accounts
February 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Abundia Global Impact Group Appoints Burns & McDonnell as Front-End Engineer for Waste Plastics-to-Fuels Facility
(Abundia/Globe Newswire) Company commences Phase 2 and drives toward a 2026 final investment decision on first commercial waste plastics-to-fuels facility -- Abundia Global Impact Group, Inc. (NYSE American: AGIG) (“Abundia” or the “Company”), a low-carbon energy solutions company focused on converting biomass
February 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazilian DDGS Flows May Heighten Competition for US DDGS Exports: Sources
by Paola Caballeros (S&P Global) Brazil DDGS cargo to China could reshape global trade dynamics; China could import 1 million tons of Brazilian DDGS annually: USDA Brazil's dried distillers grains with solubles entry into the Chinese market could reshape global trade flows, market
February 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Iowa Would Tax Pipeline-Transported Carbon Dioxide under Proposed Bill
by Cami Koons (News from the States) A Senate subcommittee advanced a bill Wednesday (February 4, 2026) that would create a severance tax on carbon dioxide that is transported through pipelines in Iowa. Senate File 2069 would tax CO2 transported through the state
February 05, 2026 Read Full Article
LR Issues First Guidance Notes for Onboard Hydrogen Generation as Industry Seeks Regulatory Clarity
(LLoyd's Register) The Guidance Notes provide clear technical direction for the design, installation and integration of onboard hydrogen generators. -- Lloyd’s Register (LR) has published the maritime industry’s first dedicated Guidance Notes for onboard hydrogen generation, providing long-awaited clarity on the safe design
February 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Eni and Q8 Partner for the Construction of the Priolo Biorefinery
(Eni) Eni and Q8 Italy announce a major strategic investment in the ongoing project for the construction of a new biorefinery in Priolo, Sicily. The transformation plan for the Versalis site in Priolo received formal approval from Eni and Kuwait Petroleum
February 04, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Green Plains
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Green Plains reported strong 3Q 2025 progress, highlighting the completion of its Obion, Tennessee plant sale to repay $130.7 million in debt. The company’s decarbonization strategy is advancing with carbon capture fully operational at its
February 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Vietnam and US Firms Sign Energy Cooperation Deals
(DTi News/Vietnam Today (Google translation)) Vietnam’s state-owned Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical JSC has signed cooperation documents with major US energy firms to explore crude oil and biofuel supplies. -- The memoranda of understanding (MoUs) were signed in Washington on February 3
February 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Marching as One: How C1 Molecules Are Rewriting the Rules of Fuels and Chemicals
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Biomass enters as a civilian — complex, regional, idiosyncratic. It leaves in uniform. Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide. Methane. Methanol. Formate. This shift is mapped in a top-tier new report prepared for CSIRO by a group
February 04, 2026 Read Full Article
AVEVA Makes First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Purchase Five Years Early, as Part of Commitment to World Economic Forum First Movers Coalition
(AVEVA) • AVEVA has completed its first major purchase of sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc), an important step that brings AVEVA in line with fulfilling its World Economic Forum (WEF) First Movers Coalition (FMC) commitment, five years ahead of schedule. This achievement
February 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Iowa Reports Lowest Biofuel Production in a Decade
by Jacob Calvin (The Daily Iowan) Officials in the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association point to a lack of clear government regulation for the decrease. -- According to the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, Iowa produced 31 percent less biofuel in 2025 at 244
February 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Repsol Installs Its Second 100-MW Electrolyzer at Petronor
(Repsol) • The new plant for producing renewable hydrogen will require an investment of €292 million. The initiative has been recognised as an Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) by the European Commission and will receive financial support from the Government of Spain through NextGenerationEU funds from
February 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Here’s How the U.S. Can Outcompete Its Competitors: Parts 1 and 2
by CJ Evans (Alternative Fuels & Chemicals Coalition/Federal Funding Services/Biofuels Digest) ... He (CJ Evans) has seen far too many projects fall by the wayside, not because they were flawed or not any good, but because they could not get additional grants
February 03, 2026 Read Full Article
US Biofuel (45Z)Tax Rule to Benefit Resellers, Farmers Public Comment DEADLINE April 6, 2026
by Cole Martin (Argus Media) President Donald Trump's administration expects to update the rules around a low-carbon fuel tax credit to allow more types of fuel sales to qualify and to encourage farmers to grow crops more sustainably. ... The proposed regulations Tuesday
February 03, 2026 Read Full Article
altM, NRL Sign MoU to Explore Lignin Use from Bio-Ethanol Production
by Prakash Jha (BioEnergy Times) altM has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) to explore opportunities for value addition and downstream utilisation of lignin generated from advanced bio-ethanol production. This collaboration reflects a shared intent to unlock greater
February 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Methanol Update (December 2025)
(GENA Solutions Oy) Selected highlights from GENA’s Project Navigator Methanol: By the end of December 2025, Project Navigator Methanol tracked 273 renewable and low-carbon methanol projects totaling 56.5 Mt by 2030, including 23.3 Mt of e-methanol, 22.1 Mt of biomethanol, and 11.2 Mt of low-carbon
February 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Unlock Funding to Spark Rural Bioeconomy Development --- February 3, 2026 --- ONLINE
Are you a rural region with biomass assets—agriculture, forests, or wood products—looking to attract real investment and catalyze biomanufacturing growth? Tune into this educational webinar to learn about Biofuel Development Opportunity (BDO) Zones, certified investment zones for biomanufacturing that have
February 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Bahia Strengthens Role in Biofuels with Higher Biodiesel Output and Growing Exports to Europe
by Vivek Waghmode (BioEnergy Times) Bahia is gaining a stronger position in the biofuels sector as it continues to increase biodiesel production, expand exports to Europe, and reinforce its role in the shift toward renewable energy. This progress is being driven by
February 02, 2026 Read Full Article
RFA Thanks Trump Administration for Guatemala Agreement Boosting Ethanol Exports
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today thanked President Donald Trump and U.S. Trade Representative, Jamieson Greer, for securing today’s reciprocal trade agreement with Guatemala that contains a requirement for 10 percent ethanol blends for on-road gasoline (E10), and a purchase commitment
February 02, 2026 Read Full Article
India Energy Week 2026: India, Japan Push Deeper Energy Collaboration Spanning Hydrocarbons to Biofuels
by Mittravinda Ranjan (ETEnergyWorld) High-level roundtable spotlights hydrocarbons, ethanol, LNG and AI-led digitalisation as pillars of an expanding India–Japan energy partnership. READ MORE Related articles Indian Energy PSUs seal landmark LNG, hydrogen and biofuel pacts to accelerate transition (ETEnergyWorld)
January 30, 2026 Read Full Article
IEW 2026: Honeywell Bets on Biofuels, AI to Boost India’s Energy Independence
by Mittravinda Ranjan (ETEnergyWorld) The company is focusing on maximising refinery efficiency, scaling biofuels including SAF and deploying digital tools, as it deepens local partnerships and takes Indian technologies global, says Ranjit Kulkarni. READ MORE Related articles Honeywell and TruAlt Bioenergy Sign Agreement to Drive
January 30, 2026 Read Full Article
US Biomass-Based Diesel 2026: A Tipping Point for Growth
(ResourceWise) In the aftermath of this year's Clean Fuels Conference in Orlando, sentiment across the US biomass-based diesel industry is unmistakably bullish. But that confidence is underpinned by a mix of opportunity and uncertainty that will shape the sector through 2026 and
January 30, 2026 Read Full Article
LanzaTech Awarded Contract by Spray Engineering Devices Ltd. (SED) to Build Second Generation Ethanol Facility in India as Part of “SED Smart Village” Initiative
(LanzaTech) • 24K MTA Ethanol Plant would be the first facility in India using LanzaTech’s technology for converting sugarcane bagasse to produce essential fuels and/ or chemicals. Facility will use syngas produced by oxygen-enriched air gasification of bagasse, indigenously developed by Ankur
January 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Praj Industries Demonstrates Ethanol-to-Jet Technology for SAF with Axens JetanolTM Technology
by Prakash Jha (BioEnergy Times) Praj Industries said it has successfully demonstrated its Ethanol-to-Jet (EtJ) process utilizing Axens JetanolTM technology at its Integrated Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) demonstration plant at Praj Matrix, its research and development centre. The achievement marks a
January 30, 2026 Read Full Article
The Long Work: The People Who Stay
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... You work long hours on things that might take years to show their full value. You make decisions with incomplete information. You stand behind technologies that are better on balance, even if not perfect in
January 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Haffner Energy, LanzaJet, and LanzaTech Join Forces to Unlock Alcohol-to-Jet SAF Production from Biomass Residues
(Haffner Energy) Haffner Energy, a leading advanced solid biomass-to-clean fuels solutions provider, LanzaTech, a carbon management company providing a differentiated syngas-to-ethanol solution, and LanzaJet, the leading ethanol-to-jet technology company and fuels producer, announce today they are working together to explore joint
January 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Keppel and Aster Collaborate on One of Asia’s First Commercial-Scale Ethanol-to-Jet Sustainable Aviation Fuel Facilities on Jurong Island
(Keppel) Keppel Ltd., through its Infrastructure Division (Keppel), and Aster have entered into an agreement to jointly assess the development of one of Asia’s first commercial‑scale Ethanol‑to‑Jet (EtJ) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) facilities on Jurong Island, Singapore. The proposed plant is
January 29, 2026 Read Full Article
UAE Targets EU for Future SAF Exports
by Tony Harrington (Aviation Week) As the United Arab Emirates (UAE) progresses production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), it is eyeing major export opportunities to other markets such as the European Union (EU), which is struggling to scale up its own
January 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Pernambuco Charts a Drop-in Future for Marine Ethanol
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Brazil, Rádio Jornal reports Sindaçúcar/PE president Renato Cunha says Pernambuco’s ethanol is ready for global shipping, and Suape is where it begins. “Ethanol production here has a tradition in exports,” Cunha told Rádio Jornal, noting
January 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Indiana to Pursue Permitting Primacy over Carbon Dioxide Storage Wells
by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz (Indiana Capital Chronicle) The EPA makes those decisions in Indiana and elsewhere, but an increasing number of states are seeking primary enforcement authority. -- Hoosier leaders plan to take over federal review of a pipeline of contentious projects to
January 28, 2026 Read Full Article
SAFFA Invests up to $30 Million in SAF One Project Starting Construction in 2026
(Burnham Sterling & Company/Business Wire) Middle East project is targeting SAF production by Q4 2028 -- SAFFA Fund I, LP (“SAFFA”), an investment fund managed by Burnham Sterling Asset Management LLC (“BSAM”) with an objective to accelerate the production of sustainable aviation
January 28, 2026 Read Full Article
UMeWorld Advances Malaysia SAF Feedstock Facility into Industrial Execution
(UMe World/Biobased Diesel Daily) UMeWorld Ltd., a company advancing enzymatic biorefining solutions for renewable fuels and functional nutrition, announced Jan. 20 key execution milestones for its Malaysia sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstock facility, marking the project’s transition into industrial execution.
January 28, 2026 Read Full Article
USDA Pauses Loan Guarantee Funding for Biodigester Projects
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The USDA’s Rural Business Cooperative Service on Jan. 14 sent a letter to agency staff implementing a 90-day administrative pause on the acceptance, processing and awarding of loan note guarantees for biodigester projects. “This action is being
January 28, 2026 Read Full Article
XCF Global, Southern Energy Renewables and DevvStream Agree to Binding Term Sheet for Three-Party Merger
(DevvStream/Business Wire) XCF Global, Inc. (“XCF”) (Nasdaq: SAFX), a key player in decarbonizing the aviation industry through sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”), and DevvStream Corp. (Nasdaq: DEVS) (“DevvStream”), a leading carbon management and environmental-asset monetization firm, today (January 26, 2026) announced that
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CVR Energy Ceases Renewable Diesel Production at Oklahoma Refinery
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) CVR Energy Inc. on Jan. 26 confirmed the reversion of the renewable diesel unit at its refinery in Wynnewood, Oklahoma, back to hydrocarbon processing was completed in December. The reversion reduces U.S. renewable diesel production capacity
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Hydrogen from Finland for Polish Industry – ORLEN Signs Key Agreements
(ORLEN) ORLEN has entered into cooperation agreements with three Finnish partners for the production and supply of renewable hydrogen and its derivatives. The agreements signed with ABO Energy Suomi, Nordic Ren-Gas and VolagHy Kuopio SPV will help secure hydrogen supplies during
January 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Oji Acquires AustroCel to Transform Its Forest Biomass Business to Core Strategy
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Austria, Oji Holdings has acquired of all shares of AustroCel Hallein GmbH, one of Europe’s leading biorefinery companies which manufactures dissolving wood pulp, advanced biofuels and lignin-based hydrogel granules which utilizes the residual streams that are generated
January 28, 2026 Read Full Article
CF Industries, POET, and Major Agriculture Co-Operatives Launch Low-Carbon Fertilizer Pilot to Cut Ethanol Production Carbon Intensity
(CF Industries) CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF), a leading global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products, and POET, the world’s largest producer of biofuels, have launched a pilot project with major agriculture co-operatives to jointly develop a low-carbon fertilizers supply
January 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Honeywell Collaborates with SAF One and Tata Projects to Enable Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
(Honeywell) Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today announced that SAF One Energy Management Limited (SAF One) will use Honeywell UOP Ecofining™ process technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Tata Projects Limited (TPL), the Tata Group’s engineering and construction arm, has been appointed as
January 28, 2026 Read Full Article
FOAKBall: Creating First-of-a-Kind Projects that Succeed, a New Paradigm
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The spreadsheet worked. The chemistry was sound. The model penciled. And yet the project stalled, downsized, or died somewhere between final investment decision and steel in the ground. If you’ve worked on a first-of-a-kind (FOAK) project
January 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Trump in Ethanol-Friendly Iowa Pushes for Bill Boosting E15 Gasoline
by Hadriana Lowenkron (Bloomberg/MSN) President Donald Trump threw his support behind a legislative proposal that would expand sales of higher-ethanol E15 gasoline as he looked to build support for his economic record with a crowd that included farmers in Iowa. Trump told
January 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Environmental Education: A Program on Used Oil Recycling Trained Nearly 6,000 Students in Argentina
(EcoNews (Google Translation)) January 26th is World Environmental Education Day , a date that invites us to reflect on the key role of education as a tool for promoting environmental protection and the responsible use of resources. Within this framework, schools are becoming increasingly important as strategic
January 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Topsoe Fuels China’s Push for Sustainable Aviation Fuel – Selected as Technology Provider for Major Project
(Topsoe) o Topsoe has signed an agreement with Tangshan Jinlihai to deliver the technology and services that will enable production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). o Based in the Caofeidian Petrochemical Industry Base, it is set to break ground in
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EcoCeres Inaugurates First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant in Malaysia, Strengthening Hong Kong’s Role in Asia’s Green Energy Transition
(EcoCeres) EcoCeres has officially launched its state-of-the-art renewable fuel facility in Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia, marking a historic milestone as the country’s first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production plant. EcoCeres Inc., a leading pure-play renewable fuels producer rooted in Hong Kong and
January 27, 2026 Read Full Article
CO2 Sequestration, Values & Markets
by Sam A. Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics/Biofuels Digest) ... The Summit Energy pipeline has been slated to receive CO2 by-product from up to 57 ethanol plants in the 5-state Midwest region is one excellent solution to help tame the CO2 beast; along with
January 27, 2026 Read Full Article
XFuel Announces $20 million Series A Funding to Accelerate Commercial-Scale Low-Carbon Fuel Production
(XFuel) Low-carbon drop-in fuel supplier secures major investment from maritime leaders NYK Line and Stolt Ventures. -- XFuel, a low-carbon drop-in fuel technology company, today announced the successful completion of its Series A funding round earlier last year, raising $20 million in
January 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels in 2026 and Beyond: 7 Key Questions to Grapple With
(S&P Global) The biofuels sector is at a pivotal moment, facing shifting policies and a heightened focus on sustainability. Balancing multiple, sometimes competing, sometimes complementary priorities - from reducing carbon intensity and managing climate risks; to operating in a tough cost
January 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Bottleneck in Hydrogen Distribution Jeopardises Billions in Clean Energy
(Heriot-Watt University) Hydrogen transport infrastructure is developing at half the pace of other clean technologies, creating a bottleneck that could put billions in clean energy investment at risk, new research from Heriot-Watt University shows. A recent study from Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University
January 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Washington Week Ahead: Trump Stumps in Iowa; Another Shutdown Possible
by Kim Chipman, Oliver Ward, Lydia Johnson, and Philip Brasher (Agri-Pulse) President Donald Trump kicks off a series of weekly campaign trips across the U.S. with a visit to Iowa even as the ethanol industry and corn producers are angry about the failure of an E15
January 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Sabah Outlines RM1.4 Billion Biofuels Plan at Davos
by Sisca Humphrey (Daily Express) Sabah is positioning itself as a hub for sustainable energy with Petra Seaga signalling interest in a RM1.4 billion (USD 300 million) investment to set up an integrated biorefinery complex in the State. Speaking on behalf of
January 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Mills Create New Demand for Cereals in the South
by Danton Boatini Júnior (Valor) CB Bioenergia, based in the city of Santiago, began operations this month, while the Be8 plant—backed by an investment of R$1 billion—is under construction in Passo Fundo Traditionally grown in the winter and long plagued by marketing
January 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Producers Seek Clarity as 45Z Clean Fuel Tax Credit Takes Effect
by Carah Hart (Brownfield Ag News) The CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America says the biofuels industry is awaiting more details about final guidance to implement the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit. Changes made to the 45Z tax credit in the
January 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Associations Support FPBio against Biodiesel Imports.
(FPBio (Google Translation)) APROBIO – Brazilian Association of Biofuel Producers, ABRA – Brazilian Association of Animal Recycling, ABIOVE – Brazilian Association of Vegetable Oil Industries, ACEBRA – Association of Cereal Companies of Brazil, OCB – Organization of Brazilian Cooperatives, UBRABIO –
January 23, 2026 Read Full Article
The EBB Monitoring Tool
(European Biodiesel Board) The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) has put in place a monitoring tool for transposition of RED III in the 27 EU Member States. In this tool, we track the key elements that are important to HVO and FAME
January 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Organic Recycling Systems Bags EPC Order for Rajasthan CBG Venture.
(News on Projects) Organic Recycling Systems Ltd. (ORSL) has secured a large-scale engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) order from BNG Power and Energy LLP for setting up a Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) project in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The project, to be executed by ORSL’s
January 23, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to The Andersons
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Andersons targets a run-rate EPS of $7.00 by 2028, a significant jump from $2.56 in 2025, driven by organic growth and renewables. The company anticipates a cumulative impact of over $300 million from 45Z clean
January 23, 2026 Read Full Article
New Mexico’s Clean Transportation Fuel Program Marks Major Expansion of Low Carbon Fuel Policy
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels Alliance America applauds the New Mexico Environment Improvement Board for approving the rules for New Mexico’s Clean Transportation Fuel Program. This action marks a significant expansion of low-carbon fuel policy beyond the West Coast, demonstrating
January 22, 2026 Read Full Article
The Future of Biofuels Webinars: Emissions Accounting and Modeling; Role of Policy in Biofuel Adoption; Economic Research Priorities for a Low-Carbon Transitionand Biofuels in the Economy and Decarbonization Pathways
(Resources for the Future) Economic Research Priorities for a Low-Carbon Transition -- A webinar featuring a fireside chat discussing research needed into biofuels’ mitigation potential and long-term viability, sectoral roles and deployment barriers, policy design, and economic and distributional consequences. Recent federal actions,
January 22, 2026 Read Full Article
The Promise of Ethanol-to-Jet for Sustainable Aviation Fuel in the United States
by Nafisa Lohawala (Resources) Ethanol-to-jet could link the large ethanol industry in the United States to aviation, one of the hardest sectors to decarbonize. However, its viability depends on achieving and credibly demonstrating low life-cycle carbon intensity. Sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) are widely viewed as one of the few
January 22, 2026 Read Full Article
New Economic Analysis Shows Solutions to Maintain Iowa’s Corn and Ethanol Industry
(Iowa Corn Growers Association) Without immediate passage of nationwide, year-round E15 and access to ultra-low carbon ethanol markets, such as sustainable aviation fuel and marine fuel, Iowa’s corn and ethanol industry will continue its downward decline, according to a new study released by Iowa Corn and the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association. Iowa’s
January 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Gevo Achieves Industry Milestone: 500,000 High-Quality Carbon Removal Credits Issued from Gevo North Dakota Plant
(Gevo) The Gevo North Dakota site is believed to be the largest producer of engineered carbon removal credits and the only ethanol carbon capture and storage project issuing Puro.earth-certified certificates with thousand-year permanence Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), a leader in renewable fuels
January 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Perpetual Next USA to Develop Three Biomethanol Facilities in Southeastern U.S.
(Perpetual Next) Perpetual Next USA will develop an additional of three biomass-to-biomethanol production facilities in the Southeastern United States. Each of the facilities is designed to process approximately one million tons of sustainably sourced biomass feedstock per year. Development of the
January 22, 2026 Read Full Article
ENGIE Signs Landmark 10-Year Biomethane Purchase Agreement with PepsiCo UK
(Engie) • ENGIE takes final investment decision on a new biomethane facility in the North of England, backed by a long-term biomethane purchasing agreement (BPA) with PepsiCo UK UK’s first food and drink industry BPA expected to help reduce PepsiCo UK’s emissions
January 22, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Aemetis
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Aemetis outlines a five-year plan projecting Adjusted EBITDA growth from $31.2 million in 2024 to $644.6 million in 2028. The strategy hinges on expanding dairy RNG digesters from 8 in 2023 to 75 by 2028 and
January 22, 2026 Read Full Article
CF Industries, Trafigura and TFG Marine Sign MOU to Advance Low-Carbon Ammonia for Maritime Decarbonisation
(CF Industries) CF Industries Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CF), a leading global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products, Trafigura, a market leader in the global commodities industry, and TFG Marine, a leading global marine fuel supplier, today announced the signing of a
January 22, 2026 Read Full Article
VARO Completes Acquisition to Create VAROPreem
(Bioenergy Insight) VARO Energy has completed its acquisition of Sweden’s Preem AB, formally creating VAROPreem and marking the successful delivery of its ONE VARO transformation strategy launched in 2022. Following regulatory approval, the combination brings together two complementary energy businesses to form
January 21, 2026 Read Full Article
TotalEnergies CEO Expects EU Mandate on Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Be Dropped in Future
by America Hernandez (Reuters) TotalEnergies (TTEF.PA), opens new tab CEO Patrick Pouyanne said on Wednesday that he expected the European Union to water down its mandate to incorporate sustainable aviation fuel in future, similar to the bloc's recent decision to drop a proposed ban
January 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Environmental Groups Ask USDA to Make Manure Digester Projects Ineligible for REAP
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) A coalition of 34 environmental groups on Jan. 14 filed a rulemaking petition with the USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service to make certain anaerobic digestion projects ineligible to receive grants or loans under the Rural Energy for
January 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Sunlight-Driven Technology for Sustainable Chemistry and Solar Fuels
(TNO) The chemical industry is undergoing a major transition: moving away from fossil feedstocks towards a climate-neutral and economically resilient future. At TNO, we develop technologies that harness sunlight to convert CO₂ and green hydrogen into valuable chemicals and fuels. This
January 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Syzygy Plasmonics Signs Landmark Commercial Offtake Agreement with Trafigura to Supply Advanced Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Syzygy Plasmonics/PR Newswire) Binding six-year offtake agreement marks a significant milestone for the industry, paving the way for using abundant biogas to create cost-competitive SAF HOUSTON, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Syzygy Plasmonics, a global leader in light-driven chemical reactor technology, today announced a binding
January 21, 2026 Read Full Article
When the Clock Is Ticking, but the Rules Aren’t Set: Clean Fuels Conference 2026 Delegates Assess a Wonderland of Market Opportunity and Policy Uncertainty
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) If the clean fuels industry is living through an Alice-in-Wonderland moment, it’s not because things feel fanciful. It’s because the rules keep changing shape just as the clock gets louder. That was the unspoken theme running through
January 21, 2026 Read Full Article
The Road Less Taken: Iowa Moves High Biodiesel Blends Forward
by Jenna Rose (Iowa Biodiesel Board/Biobased Diesel Daily) State-level policy and industry collaboration position Iowa as a model for B30 adoption. As Iowa’s biodiesel producers continue to weather a difficult year marked by federal-policy uncertainty and challenges, the state of Iowa continues
January 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Michigan Producers Bullish on Biodiesel
by Karen Potratz (Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition/Biobased Diesel Daily) Policy changes and new demand opportunities create optimism in the Great Lakes state. -- After months of uncertainty, Michigan’s biodiesel industry is reporting a positive outlook for 2026, thanks to updated policies and new
January 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Prometheus Announces Breakthrough e-Kerosene Pathway to Make Cost-Competitive SAF and Diesel from Electricity and Air
(Prometheus Fuels/Business Wire) Company reveals world’s first 100% electrochemical pathway for producing e-kerosene directly from atmospheric CO2 and renewable electricity without hydrogen, making Fischer-Tropsch obsolete. Prometheus Fuels today announced its revolutionary new pathway for producing synthetic paraffinic kerosene (the basis for SAF
January 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Cathay Welcomes Findings and Recommendations in Peking University’s Study to Accelerate China’s SAF Ecosystem Development
(Cathay) Cathay believes that advancing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development in China will benefit the global aviation industry Monday, January 12, 2026, Cathay welcomes the release of Igniting the SAF Market: Policy Pathways for Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel in China, a research
January 20, 2026 Read Full Article
BioJoe Wants You!
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Green Energy Biofuel—an award winning, vertically integrated grease collection, processing and recycling company based in South Carolina—seeks talented individuals to fill key positions. Green Energy Biofuel LLC, a vertically integrated grease collection, processing and organics recycling
January 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Industry Exec Says Delayed Tax Credit Rules Endanger Iowa Biodiesel Plants
by O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw says the state’s biodiesel producers are facing dire circumstances. Many biodiesel plants idled in 2025 and haven’t restarted, according to Shaw. “I’m told that a typical plant, just because of ongoing
January 20, 2026 Read Full Article
ANP Authorizes the Start of Operations for Brazil's First Wheat Ethanol Plant.
(Agência Estado/NovaCana) The National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) has authorized CB Bioenergia, located in Santiago (RS), to begin operations for the production of wheat ethanol. The authorization was published last Thursday, the 8th, in the Official Gazette
January 20, 2026 Read Full Article
API, Ethanol Groups Clinch Deal on US Biofuel Bill
by Cole Martin (Argus Media) The American Petroleum Institute (API) and ethanol groups have agreed on reforms to US biofuel policy that they would like to see, teeing up a last-minute lobbying campaign to get the provisions included in federal budget
January 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Carbon Counts: The Hidden Impact of Super Pollutants
by Lyndsey Nielsen (Carbon Counts/EcoEngineers) David LaGreca and Dave Lindenmuth are back with Carbon Counts, an informational series exploring how guidance from the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, state and local jurisdictions, and evolving consumer expectations are redefining transparency in emissions accounting. EcoEngineers’ Climate Risk
January 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Jeonbuk National University Researchers Highlight Advancements in Chemical Looping Fluidized Bed Reactors
(Jeonbuk National University/PR Newswire) Study focuses on fluidized bed design and the structure and performance of various kinds of oxygen carriers -- Traditional techniques of converting fossil fuels for heat and power generation and chemical production increase carbon footprint, harming society and
January 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Research Project at SDU Aims to Make Green Hydrogen Production PFAS-Free and Competitive
by Sebastian Wittrock (Univeristy of Southern Denmark) In collaboration with European partners, researchers from SDU’s Department of Green Technology will develop a new type of electrolyser that can produce green hydrogen more cheaply, sustainably, more efficiently, and without the use of PFAS,
January 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative Announce Adoption of New Standardized Framework for BDO Zone Ratings
(Ecostrat/Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) Ecostrat Inc. and the BDO Zone Initiative are proud to have supported the development of CSA Group’s newly published Technical Specification, CSA TS-005:25 Bioeconomy Development Opportunity (BDO) Zone Assessment. This landmark Technical Specification is designed to help accelerate the growth of
January 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Ukrainian Biofuels to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Maritime Transport
(UABIO) Biomethane is the most promising domestic fuel for production and use in the maritime sector! -- For the SAF (Sustainable Agribusiness Forum) platform, our expert Semen Drahniev prepared a review of the report by the We Build Ukraine Analytical Centre, ‘Strategic Roadmap for Green Biofuels in Ukraine:
January 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Ukrainian biomethane for European Buyers — Summary of a Joint Webinar by Agriportance and UABIO
(UABIO) On 15 January, a webinar was held, organised by the German company agriportance GmbH, a member of the Association, in collaboration with UABIO. The event focused on how Ukrainian producers can position themselves meaningfully in the European biomethane market — from production
January 17, 2026 Read Full Article
2026 U.S. Biomass Power & Waste-To-Energy and Renewable Natural Gas and Ethanol Plants Maps
(Biomass Magazine) Biomass Magazine’s Biomass Power & Waste-to-Energy Wall Map identifies proposed, under construction, idled and operational dedicated power plants—1 MW or greater—utilizing, or proposing to utilize, solid biomass fuel (wood processing and forestry residues, C&D waste, ag residues, dedicated energy
January 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Motipur Strengthens Bihar’s Ethanol Production Base
(Chemical Industry Digest) The Motipur industrial area is moving closer to another major milestone in Bihar’s industrial development, with a significant expansion in ethanol production now underway. Construction of two new ethanol units is progressing at a rapid pace, reinforcing Motipur’s
January 16, 2026 Read Full Article
These Leaders Are Shaping the Transition to Clean Fuels
by Roberto Bocca (World Economic Forum) • Scaling clean fuels will be central to industry and transport in the coming decades. • Clean fuel projects are moving from pilots to industrial scale, proving that innovation and collaboration can deliver real impact, yet
January 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Fuelling the Future: How Business, Finance and Policy Can Accelerate the Clean Fuels Market
(Bain & Company/World Economic Forum) Amid rising global energy demand and evolving market dynamics, clean fuels are a key pillar for a more secure, affordable and sustainable energy system. Examples ranging from biofuels, e-fuels and hydrogen derivatives to lower-carbon fossil fuels
January 16, 2026 Read Full Article
PM Reviews Status of 100-MW Green Hydrogen Production Project in SCZONE
(Egypt State Information Service) Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli asserted the Egyptian government’s commitment to supporting the Green Hydrogen Production Project, which is being implemented by Norway’s Scatec in partnership with the Sovereign Fund of Egypt, Orascom Construction and Fertiglobe in the
January 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Commission Approves €200 Million German State Aid for Canadian-Produced Renewable Hydrogen and Its Derivatives for EU Market
(European Commission) The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €200 million German scheme to support the production in Canada of renewable hydrogen and its derivatives, known as renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBOs). These RFNBOs will be
January 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Exclusive: US to Finalize 2026 Biofuel Quotas by Early March, Drop Import Penalties, Sources Say
by Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) Trump administration to finalize 2026 biofuel quotas by early March; EPA may adjust bio-based diesel targets slightly lower; Moves reflect compromise between biofuel producers and oil refiners The administration of President Donald Trump plans to finalize 2026 biofuel blending quotas
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The Spirit of ’06: As New Mexico’s LCFS Approaches, Health Outcomes Hang in the Balance
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Later this month, New Mexico’s Environmental Improvement Board is expected to finalize the state’s Clean Transportation Fuel Program, a market-based standard designed to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels over time. The debate around the
January 16, 2026 Read Full Article
‘Shaped By Its Past’: Ethanol’s Trajectories in Brazil and the U.S.
by Susane Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Ethanol’s trajectories in Brazil and the U.S. have often been parallel and, even with many differences, often directly connected. Understanding that history offers important perspectives for current affairs, according to two ethanol historians. It wasn’t
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Versatility In Vapor
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Shelby Baker, sales engineer with Fluid Quip Technologies, says her favorite characteristic of mechanical vapor recompression (MVR) is its surprising versatility. “There’s a lot more potential to use MVRs than where you initially think of—at
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Expert Says Cooking Oil Can Convert Into Biodiesel to Power Industrial Equipments
by Yemisi Izuora (Oriental News) A University don has come out with a research project that confirms that waste cooking oil generated by restaurants and households across Nigeria can be converted into high-quality biodiesel capable of powering generators, trucks and industrial equipment. A
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Outokumpu Initiates a Collaboration with Norsk e-Fuel to Convert Carbon Side Streams into eSAF – Enabling 200,000-Ton Direct Emission Reduction for Outokumpu
(Outokumpu) Outokumpu initiates a collaboration with Norsk e-Fuel to convert carbon side streams into eSAF – enabling 200,000-ton direct emission reduction for Outokumpu Outokumpu, the global leader in sustainable stainless steel, and Norsk e-Fuel, a Nordic pioneer in Power-to-Liquid project development, have
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Fueling Growth Despite Policy Uncertainty
by Scott Fenwick (Clean Fuels Alliance America/Biobased Diesel Daily) Fuel quality, reliability and performance drive adoption while robust production capacity and domestic feedstock supplies position the industry for a rapid increase in output. The U.S. biomass-based diesel industry is at a critical
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
IQT®: Powering the Next Era of SAF and Renewable Research
by Conrad Kader (CFR Engines/Biobased Diesel Daily) With IQT-FLEX, laboratories can seamlessly switch between standard compliance mode and research mode, eliminating the need to operate separate instruments for certification and scientific discovery. ... Introducing IQT-FLEX: Unlocking Research Freedom To fully support the scientific community,
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Asterion to Invest €1.5 bn into European Biomethane
(Asterion) • The investment includes €800 million of equity, comprising €400 million from Asterion Industrial Infra Fund III and €400 million in co-investment commitments from existing investors. ABIO is rapidly scaling its European footprint, with six operational biomethane plants, six under construction, and
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Ukrainian Companies Exported over 11 Million Cubic Meters of Biomethane in 2025
(ExPro Consulting (Google translation)) Ukrainian private companies exported over 11.2 million cubic meters of gaseous biomethane of their own production in 2025, according to ExPro estimates. Start of export Biomethane exports began in February 2025, when the first Ukrainian company ( Vitagro
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Gevo Awarded Patent for Ethanol-to-Olefins Process to Produce Renewable Jet Fuel, Expanding Gevo’s IP Portfolio
(Gevo/Globe Newswire) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), a leader in renewable fuels and chemicals, as well as carbon management, today announced that it has been awarded U.S. Patent No. 12,486,207 B2 from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”). The patent
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The Shipping Sector Must Reach Net Zero by 2050. Here’s How Scalable Maritime Green Fuels Will Help
by Ellese Caruana (Clariant/World Economic Forum) • The IMO’s cut in carbon intensity by 40% by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 can only be achieved by a transition to scalable green fuels. Promising substitutes for fossil-based maritime fuels are green methanol and
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
The Most Viable Route to Greener Skies
by Alexei Beltyukov (Universal Fuel Technologies/Biomass Magazine) SAF: The Drop-In Solution Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offers a direct path to decarbonization by working within existing systems rather than requiring wholesale transformation. Produced from renewable feedstocks—including alcohols, used cooking oil, animal fats, municipal
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
SAF and Maritime Mandates: Reshaping Biomass Demand
by Matthew Stone (ResoureceWise/Biomass Magazine) ... Aviation and maritime mandates are accelerating at a time when biomass markets are tightening. The shift is creating a more competitive landscape for all participants, from refiners and traders to compliance teams and feedstock aggregators. The
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Biogqs Live Training with Field Trips --- April 14-23, 2026 --- Stuttgart, Germany
8-day In-depth Course, SHMT, Stuttgart, Germany “proBIOGAS #International – Biogas engineering and operating training with plant visits” Join the proBIOGAS #International Course — A Must for Anyone Involved in Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Are you a: Biogas plant operator or staff member? Farmer considering an
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
BNDES Approves R$ 950 Million for Inpasa to Build a Corn Ethanol Plant in Bahia.
( BNDES News Agency) With resources from the Climate Fund, the unit in Luís Eduardo Magalhães (BA) will process up to 1 million tons of corn and 498 million liters of ethanol per year. The Brazilian National Bank for Economic and Social Development
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Moeve Supplies Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Condor Flights from Tenerife South Airport to Several German Cities
(Moeve) The energy company has supplied Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) made from used cooking oils and agricultural waste for several of the German airline’s key routes from the Canary Islands’ Tenerife South Airport Moeve has completed the supply of SAF to Condor
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
EIA Predicts Renewable Diesel, SAF Production Will Increase in 2027
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) The U.S. Energy Information Administration currently expects the production of renewable diesel and other biofuels, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), to expand in 2027, according to the agency’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Jan. 13. Biodiesel
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Unleashed: National Ethanol Conference --- February 24-26, 2026 --- Orlando, FL
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Day in and day out, tens of thousands of workers in the ethanol value chain take grain from America’s farm fields and transform it into clean, renewable fuel and other valuable bioproducts. But
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Iowa House Introduces Bill to Ban CO2 Pipelines from Using Eminent Domain
by Cami Koons (Iowa Capital Dispatch) House subcommittee advances the ‘simple’ bill -- A House subcommittee advanced a bill Tuesday (January 13, 2026) that would prohibit carbon dioxide pipeline operators from exercising eminent domain for the purpose of building a carbon sequestration
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Bumper Crops Underscore Risk in Biofuel Investment Slowdown
by Kim Chipman (Agri-Pulse) As farmers get a new round of bad crop market news, biofuel investment has stalled due to U.S. policy uncertainty. America’s crop farmers got hit with a fresh wave of market woes this week, ramping up pressure on the Trump
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Fueling the Future: OPAL Fuels
by Caitlin Scheresky (Biomass Magazine) Five years ago, OPAL Fuels stepped out of the private sector and emerged as an ambitious leader in the production and distribution of renewable natural gas. With major partners including NextEra Energy, UPS, CHS and Fiat Chrysler
January 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Ark-La-Tex Financial Consultants (ALTFC) Joins BDO Zone Investment Coalition
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce that Ark-La-Tex Financial Consultants, L.L.C. (ALTFC) has joined the BDO Zone Investment Coalition, a select group of investors and capital market partners committed to accelerating investment in biobased manufacturing, biofuels, renewable
January 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Supreme Court Denies Iowa Counties’ Request for Rehearing in Pipeline Case against Summit
by Cami Koons (Iowa Capital Dispatch/WV News) The U.S. Supreme Court denied a request Monday from Story and Shelby counties requesting a review of a lower court’s ruling that county ordinances pertaining to a carbon sequestration pipeline were preempted by federal
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Iowa Ethanol Industry Blames ‘Stagnant’ Production on Lack of Carbon Sequestration
by Cami Koons (Iowa Capital Dispatch) Iowa produced 4.6 billion gallons of ethanol in 2025 — a figure consistent with the past two years and one that Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says could be higher if Iowa had access to carbon
January 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Aviation Fuel Production from Tomato Residues: TU Graz Coordinates Visionary EU Project
(Graz University of Technology) Residual biomass from tomato production is turned into climate-friendly aviation fuel. The aim of the EU ToFuel project is to develop a waste-free and CO₂-neutral biorefinery concept that produces sustainable and economically competitive aviation fuel. Waste from tomato
January 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Essar Future Energy Signs MoU with Government of Gujarat for ₹5,100 Crore Bio-Fuel Project at Vibrant Gujarat
(Essar) Essar Future Energy Limited today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Gujarat at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Rajkot. Under the MoU, Essar Future Energy will establish a large-scale bio-fuel complex in Devbhumi Dwarka district, with
January 13, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Licella and Arbios
Licella marked 2025 with major strategic shifts, including the full acquisition of Arbios Biotech and securing funding from Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s Diamond Edge Ventures. A landmark collaboration with Shell Catalysts & Technologies aims to scale global low-carbon biomass-to-biofuel solutions, specifically
January 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia to Mandate Ethanol-Blended Fuel by 2028, Minister Says
(Antara/Tempo) Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, will mandate the use of ethanol blends in fuel oil by 2028 at the latest. "I assure you, no later than 2028 there will be a mandatory requirement for bioethanol. Perhaps in 2027-2028," said Bahlil
January 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Top 10 Biofuel Producers In 2026
by Chakraborty (Inventiva) The global energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation as the world races to meet ambitious climate targets and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. In this transition, biofuels have emerged as a critical bridge technology, offering renewable alternatives
January 12, 2026 Read Full Article
BPCL Dispatches First Consignment of 1G Bio-Ethanol from Bargarh Refinery
(Chemical Industry Digest) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) successfully flagged off its first-ever tanker lorry carrying domestically produced first-generation (1G) bio-ethanol from the Bargarh Bio-Refinery to the IOTL Raipur Depot. The milestone marks a significant step in BPCL’s biofuel journey and
January 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Moeve and Galp Negotiating to Combine Downstream Activities to Form Leading European Energy and Mobility Platforms
(Moeve) Establishes a scalable industrial platform that integrates refining, trading, chemicals and green molecules (biofuels and hydrogen) activities: serving its B2B customers with a globally competitive offering; Creates a retail platform with one of the largest service station networks in Spain and
January 12, 2026 Read Full Article
PuriFire Energy Joins UK Consortium to Pilot Waste-to-Methanol Maritime Fuel
(Fuel Cells Works) A UK-backed consortium is moving green methanol for shipping from theory toward pilot-scale reality, using waste streams as feedstock. PuriFire Energy has joined a UK government-supported consortium to pilot green methanol production for the maritime sector, positioning the
January 12, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Anellotech
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Anellotech’s Plas-TCat technology converts “unrecyclable” mixed plastic waste into circular light olefins and BTX aromatics. Commercial manufacturing at the TCat-8 facility began in August 2025, targeting 4,000 L/month of high-octane aromatics while achieving a 65% greenhouse
January 12, 2026 Read Full Article
House Passes Appropriations Package with Bioenergy Provisions
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. House of Representatives on Jan. 8 voted 397 to 28 in favor of an appropriations package that includes language on biomass energy and sustainability. Reports accompanying the legislation include guidance on small refinery
January 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Haffner Energy and Renewable Energy Project Developer IGNIS P2X Launch Bio/e-SAF Project AeroVerde in Spain
(Hydrogen Central/Haffner Energy) Advanced biofuels pioneer Haffner Energy and Power-to-Energy player IGNIS P2X kicked offtheir bio/e-SAF collaborative project AeroVerde, the companies announced. Their immediate task consists in identifying the project’s first site’s precise location in Spain. Gustav Granberg, Director of P2X Business Development & Strategy, said:AeroVerde emerged from our recognition of Haffner Energy’s innovative approach to creating value from residual biomass, “At IGNIS P2X, we
January 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Analysis of CO2 from Fermentation and Other Sources – Where and Why?
by Sam A. Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics/Biofuels Digest) ... The lion’s share of CO2 source types, are chemical by-product in nature. Then, most of which are a handful of source types, including a highly – concentrated by-product from reformer operations in
January 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Speed, Baby, Speed: How Washington State’s Cascadia Accelerator Turned a Launch into Lift
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The reason everyone gathered at Paine Field last week was clear: to launch the Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator. More than 175 people filled Boeing’s Future of Flight building in Everett—senior state and county leaders, airline and
January 09, 2026 Read Full Article
POET Bioprocessing - Shelbyville to Expand, Double Production
(POET) Upgraded plant will create jobs, 32 million bushels of new corn demand -- POET, the world’s largest producer of biofuels, has announced it will expand POET Bioprocessing – Shelbyville, doubling the facility’s bioethanol production capacity. “This expansion reflects POET’s confidence in the
January 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Texan Facility Produces Its First Ammonia
by Nadja Skopljak (Offshore Energy) The Beaumont New Ammonia (BNA) facility, located in southeast Texas, U.S., has produced its first ammonia following the completion of systems testing, representing the first phase of operations commissioning of the facility. Commercial production is expected to
January 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Corteva and bp Launch Biofuel feedstock Joint Venture Etlas™
(bp) Partnership will leverage Corteva technology and bp integrated downstream capabilities to produce and deliver biofuel feedstocks to global markets; Ignacio Conti to be CEO, Gaurav Sonar to be Chair of the Board of Directors Corteva Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) and bp (NYSE: BP,
January 07, 2026 Read Full Article
MASH Makes’ CNSL-Based Biofuel Clears Final Lab Test
(MASH Makers) MASH Makes’ Upgraded CNSL fuel has passed acritical lab engine test that confirms its readiness for marine use without the reliability issues traditionally associated with CNSL-based fuels. In recent years, CNSL, a fuel made from cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL),
January 07, 2026 Read Full Article
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