(Fuel Cells Works) -- Advait Greenergy and Jiangsu Guofu Hydrogen Energy Equipment have completed a live factory acceptance test of a pressurised alkaline electrolyser rated at 1,000Nm³ of hydrogen per hour, equivalent to approximately 5MW. -- The demonstration verified operating functions
BioRefineries/Renewable Fuel Production
Back TO HOMERenfe Promotes the Use of Renewable Fuels in Non-Electrified Services
(Renfe) -- Renfe and Repsol have successfully completed a trial of the use of renewable fuel HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) on the Costa Verde tourist train. -- HVO represents an alternative to conventional diesel and a solution compatible with the existing fleet that
July 28, 2026 Read Full Article
The Tweenager: 19 years of Biofuels Digest
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... (I)t struck me that the bioeconomy has reached much the same age. It has stopped asking childhood questions and begun wrestling with adult ones. I found myself back, in memory, on September 25, 2008, leaning
July 28, 2026 Read Full Article
BNDES Approves BRL150m Cerradinho Biofuels Credit
(TXF News) BNDES approved BRL150 million ($29 million) in credit operations for Grupo Cerradinho to fund innovation and biofuels expansion. The financing will support technological innovation, industrial modernisation and expanded biofuels production at the group's units in Chapadao do Ceu, southwest... Related
July 27, 2026 Read Full Article
India Won The Race to E20. But Did It Get The Transition Right? The Next Challenge for India’s Ethanol Revolution Isn’t Producing More Fuel
(Inventiva) India's ethanol blending programme has been hailed as one of the country's biggest energy success stories. It helped cut crude oil imports, boosted farmer incomes and transformed India's fuel economy. But the race to E20 has also exposed deeper questions
July 27, 2026 Read Full Article
DHL Express Secures SAF Supply from Moeve at Madrid Airport
(Moeve) Signs agreement to purchase approximately 6,000 metric tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Moeve, covering around 50% of DHL Express’ annual fuel consumption at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD); One-year agreement running from July 2026 to June 2027 supports
July 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Racetrack Used as Laboratory for Next-Generation Biofuels
by Raymond Gregory Tribdino (Manila Times) CLARK FREEPORT — While Iñigo Inton and Red Mendoza were dominating almost all classes and other drivers were battling for podium finishes at the 2026 Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup, engineers were focused on a
July 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Enilive Signs Agreement with Prax to Acquire 320 Fueling Stations in Europe
(Eni/Biobased Diesel Daily) Enilive, through its subsidiary Enilive Deutschland GmbH, and Prax Ltd. have signed a binding agreement regarding the acquisition of 100 percent of OIL! Tankstellen GmbH, a company operating in the mobility retail business in Germany, Denmark, Austria and
July 27, 2026 Read Full Article
B.C. Biofuel Use Reaches New Milestones, Demonstrating Economic Value of Low-Carbon Fuels
(Advanced Biofuels Canada) B.C. Reaches Nearly 4% Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Exceeding 2030 Requirement Five Years Early -- New data from British Columbia's Low Carbon Fuel Standard show that biofuels continue to deliver significant economic and climate value in the province, with renewable
July 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Tracking a Flight Path to a Green Aviation Future
(Adelaide University/NewsWise) An Adelaide University-led study has mapped out a route to advance the commercial aviation industry towards a net-zero emissions future, powered by green hydrogen. Aviation is one of the fastest growing producers of greenhouse gas emissions, generating around 14% of
July 27, 2026 Read Full Article
HF Sinclair Sues EPA over Biofuel Exemption Delays
by Elizabeth Elkin (Bloomberg News/Transport Topics) Energy company says EPA has delayed decisions on refinery exemptions from blending mandates -- HF Sinclair Corp. is suing the Environmental Protection Agency for continuing to delay a decision on exemptions from mandates requiring refiners to blend
July 25, 2026 Read Full Article
What the UCO Market Reveals about Crude Tall Oil Demand
(ResourceWise) At first glance, crude tall oil (CTO) and used cooking oil (UCO) have very little in common. One is generated during the kraft pulping process as a byproduct of processing pine trees. The other comes from restaurants, food processors, and commercial
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
XCF Global and Continual Renewable Ventures Sign Agreement to Expand New Rise ANZ Renewable Fuels Platform in Australia
(Voice of Alexandria/Access Newswire) • Agreement builds on prior planning and technical alignment to establish a more structured development framework for proposed renewable fuels production in Australia New Rise ANZ platform is intended to support proposed SAF and renewable diesel development in
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Flogas and College Group Announce Major Green Gas Deal to Decarbonise Irish Transport
(Flogas) • 26 GWh biomethane deal part of Flogas’ GPA strategy to scale indigenous renewable gas across island of Ireland The collaboration is expected to deliver annual carbon savings of approximately 6,637 tonnes of CO₂, supporting decarbonisation of the transport sector College Group’s Co.
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
US Grains Council Promotes Corn Ethanol as SAF Feedstock in Southeast Asia
(ChiniMandi) The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) has stepped up efforts to position U.S. corn ethanol as a key feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), leading a delegation of government officials from Indonesia and Vietnam to the MyAERO Sustainable Aviation
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Methane MRV in RNG
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A renewable natural gas project’s carbon credit value heavily depends on credible methane measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV). The financial viability of deeply negative carbon intensity scores hinges on contested avoided-methane baselines and the complex reconciliation
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Two Countries Control 80% of the World’s Ethanol. Can India Break the Monopoly?
by Kriti Barua (Jagran Josh) The United States and Brazil dominate the global ethanol market, controlling 80% of production. While India faces domestic feedstock and pricing challenges due to this monopoly, it aims to break the monopoly by investing in advanced, non-food
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Catalyzing Companies into Motion: BioBTX, Catalyxx, Honeywell Make Impressive Moves
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Steam didn’t defeat the wind. It defeated having to wait for it. For the first time, ocean commerce could begin replacing forecasts with schedules. Ships could advertise departure dates. Merchants could coordinate deliveries. Ports could prepare
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
From Cogeneration to Liquefied Biomethane: How Ukrainian Farmers Are Building Their Own Energy Independence and Entering EU Markets
(UABIO) On June 19, at the “Parkovy” Exhibition and Convention Center, as part of the major international agricultural event Agro Ukraine Week, speakers from UABIO also participated in the specialized “Bioenergy Conference” event held as part of Agro Energy Day. This separate
July 23, 2026 Read Full Article
E-Methanol Made from Corn - Fueling Tomorrow’s Races
by Jeff Bonar* (CapCO₂ Solutions for Advanced Biofuels USA) The Midwest has a unique opportunity for methanol made from corn to be powering tomorrow’s races from sprint tracks to drag strips. Methanol is already fueling racecars, why not produce it
July 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Optimizing CKF Conversion
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Valerie García-Negrón, a research chemical engineer with the Sustainable Biofuels and Coproducts Research Unit run by the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, has a key message for dry-grind ethanol producers. “Although the dry-grind process is mature,
July 23, 2026 Read Full Article
INERATEC and Zeopore Accelerate Next-Generation Hydrocracking for CO₂-Neutral Fuels and Chemicals
(INERATEC) INERATEC and Zeopore announce a successful technology collaboration driving a more efficient and economically competitive production of CO₂-neutral e-Fuels and e-Chemicals. At the center of the collaboration is INERATEC’s newly developed hydrocracking process, designed to upgrade Fischer-Tropsch waxes from Power-to-Liquid production
July 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Electyrolyzer Experiment Designated Ready-to-Fly by NASA
(Southwest Research Institute/The Gist/Phys.Org) A Southwest Research Institute and University of Texas at San Antonio experiment has passed a critical NASA review, designating it ready for parabolic flight testing. The two institutions will evaluate the performance of a patent-pending electrolyzer, the
July 23, 2026 Read Full Article
California Biofuel Refinery Workers Say Understaffing and Fatigue Threaten Their Safety and the Community
by Liza Gross (Inside Climate News) After a catastrophic fire at a Bay Area renewable fuel refinery nearly killed a worker, his union colleagues fought for stronger protections. Now they’re locked out. -- Shortly after midnight on Nov. 19, 2023, while a
July 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Household Waste Is Transformed into Green Fuel; the Entire Chain of Green Methanol Production, Storage, and Processing in Shanghai Has Been Established.
(Wenhui Daily/Shanghai Municipal Office for Port Services) In the early hours of July 17th, the methanol bunkering vessel "Haigang Zhiyuan," owned by Shanghai International Port Group Energy Co., Ltd., successfully completed a simultaneous "ship-to-ship" bunkering operation of over 2,800 tons of
July 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Commencement of Bio-Marine Fuel (B30 VLSFO) Supply, Full-scale Response to Low-Carbon Shipping Fuel Market
(S-Oil (Google translation)) Establishment of an operational system in the Ulsan region covering everything from raw material procurement to blending and supply -- Expanding the low-carbon fuel portfolio to respond to international environmental regulations and customer demand for carbon reduction S-OIL (CEO: Anwar
July 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Repsol and Maersk Complete the First Bioethanol Bunkering Operation in the Port of Barcelona
(Port of Barcelona) The operation was carried out under commercial conditions following a loading and unloading operation on a Maersk container vessel, demonstrating the readiness of the infrastructure, logistics, and operational capabilities required to support this type of fuel supply. The bunker
July 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Farm to Freeway: India's Cows are Fast Becoming a Biofuel Boon
by Kato Neil (NHK World) India is home to many millions of cows. And Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor is harnessing their manure to make biofuel. In the western state of Gujarat, Suzuki Motor has been operating a biogas plant in earnest since
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
India’s Aviation Opportunity: Turning Agricultural Residue And Low-Cost Solar Into Competitive Sustainable Aviation Fuel With Power-And-BioMass-To-Liquids
(Energy Innovation) This report, co-authored with India Energy & Climate Center at UC Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy, examines how India can turn agricultural waste and low-cost green hydrogen into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through a power-and-biomass-to-liquids (PBtL) industry. India faces
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to 45Z Compliance LCA
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Section 45Z allows producers to claim site-specific, actual carbon intensity (CI) values for higher credits, but this demands extensive data collection and verification. These substantiation costs create a fixed overhead that disproportionately burdens smaller projects, often
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Air Canada and Airbus Launch Joint Initiative to Scale Domestic Canadian SAF and Help Reduce the Life-Cycle Emissions of Corporate Travel
(Airbus) Air Canada, the country’s largest airline and flag carrier, and Airbus, a global leader in aerospace manufacturing with the largest commercial aircraft industrial footprint in Canada, are uniting their shared commitment to aviation decarbonisation. To lead the way in advancing
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
USDA NIFA Funds Biorefining, Bioenergy Projects
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture on June 23 announced it has awarded $5.6 million to support 11 projects that focus on converting, treating, processing, refining or manufacturing products to utilize plant, animal
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
H4 Marseille Fos Secures Power Supply for One of Europe's Largest e-SAF Projects
(Hy2gen) H4 Marseille Fos, a joint-venture between Hy2gen, a global leader in renewable hydrogen and its derivates, and French developer H2V, and EDF today signed a strategic partnership agreement that secures the vast majority of the power supply for the first
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
CARB Provides Additional Clarity on LCFS Amendments
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The California Air Resources Board on July 14 provided additional clarity on its 2025 Low Carbon Fuel Standard amendments with the release of a new 13-page frequently asked questions (FAQ) document. The agency said the
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
How to Optimize Ethanol Plant Operations in a Mature Market
by Hans Alwin (Motion & Control Enterprise/Ethanol Producer Magazine) With about 185 ethanol plants currently operating in the U.S.—most concentrated in the Corn Belt—the industry has entered a mature phase. New construction has slowed, and the competitive advantage has shifted
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Portugal Seeks Brazilian Investment in Biofuels, SAF Production
by Marlla Sabino (Valor International) Portuguese government aims to attract Brazilian companies to build plants supplying renewable fuels to European market -- Portugal is seeking closer cooperation with Brazil in the production of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to attract Brazilian
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Cattle Farmers Plant Trees for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(ABC Business/MSN) A north Queensland cattle farming family is taking part in a trial growing oil-producing trees alongside livestock. The Lawrie family, from Powlathanga station near Charters Towers in north Queensland, has been running a cattle breeding operation since 2004. But now the
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
BNDES Approves R$ 60.5 Million for Expansion of Coamo's Storage Facilities in Paraná.
(BNDES News Agency) Resources enable the construction of silos in Campo Mourão and São João do Ivaí, adding 52,700 tons of capacity. -- The Brazilian National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) has approved R$ 60.5 million in financing for the
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
ENEOS and GEF1 Launch Strategic Collaboration for Synthetic Fuels
(Global e-Fuels) ENEOS and German eFuel One (GEF1) have signed a strategic collaboration to launch synthetic fuels in Japan and advance the development of an international value chain for low-carbon fuels. The cooperation builds on the existing relationship between ENEOS and
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Bioeconomy Bonking: The Tour de France and How Itaconix and Ag-Grid Energy Chose the Right Moment to Attack
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Itaconix and Ag-Grid Energy. They’ve been competing in a race every bit as demanding. Their mountains are customer qualification, manufacturing scale-up, financing rounds, regulatory uncertainty, and supply-chain disruptions. This week, both companies reminded us that
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
ETFuels Selects Immingham as the Home of Its Flagship Next-Generation Aviation Fuels Refinery - Project Kings Road Humber
(ET Fuels) Project Kings Road Humber brings advanced manufacturing, innovation and high-skilled jobs to Greater Lincolnshire, helping establish the Humber as the UK's leading hub for advanced fuel production First-of-a-kind: ETFuels has selected Immingham as the site for Project Kings Road Humber,
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
From Sugar to Biofuel: How Ethanol Transformed Maharashtra’s Sugar Economy
by Ranjan Dasgupta (Hindustan Times) Once a by-product of sugar production, ethanol is now a major revenue source for sugar mills, helping them cushion volatile sugar prices, pay farmers on time and reduce India’s dependence on imported crude oil. As ethanol-blended petrol (EBP)
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
India Exports More Ethanol to Africa to Manage Surplus
by Nikhil Sharma (Argus Media) Indian ethanol producers are targeting alternative markets including domestic and African industrial buyers to draw down surplus stock after national oil companies bought less than expected for gasoline blending. India's ethanol surplus has worsened because private distillers increased
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Invites Private Firms to Build Ethanol Plants for E20 Push
(Antara) The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is opening opportunities for private companies interested in building ethanol plants following the mandatory target of blending 20 percent bioethanol into gasoline (E20) by 2028. "So, private companies are allowed, and we strongly encourage
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
UMeWorld Advances Project Verdant™ into Next Phase of Commercial Development; Engages FGE NexantECA for Independent Feasibility Study
(UMeWorld/Globe Newswire) The engagement marks Project Verdant's transition from internal development into the independent validation stage that precedes engineering, project financing, and commercial execution -- UMeWorld Inc. (OTCID: UMEW) ("UMeWorld" or the "Company"), a developer focused on the convergence of industrial biotechnology
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Bangchak Supplies 1st Thailand-Produced SAF to Thai Airways Flight
(Bangchak Corporation Public Company Ltd./Biobased Diesel Daily) Bangchak Group announced July 16 that it and Thai Airways have marked a significant milestone for Thailand’s aviation and energy industries with the first supply by Bangchak Group of Thailand-produced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Axens Launches France’s First Industrial-Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Unit Based on Advanced Bioethanol Using Jetanol™ Technology
(Axens) The industrial mid-sized company is reinforcing its position as a leading player in Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and entering a new phase aimed at supporting France’s energy sovereignty and reindustrialization. Axens announces the launch of the ERA project (Ethanol to Refuel
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Kanadevia, Bahwan Engineering to Partner on Green H2 Projects in Oman
by Martina Markosyan (Renewables Now) Japanese engineering firm Kanadevia Corp (TYO:7004) has signed a partnership agreement with Oman's Bahwan Engineering Company (BEC) LLC to jointly pursue green hydrogen and other low-carbon fuel initiatives in Oman. The agreement sets a framework for
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
UK Government Releases Pricing Mechanism Strategy and Timelines to Support SAF Production
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir) The UK’s Department for Transport has published details of its proposed strategy for allocating contracts under the Revenue Certainty Mechanism (RCM), which is intended to give advanced sustainable aviation fuel producers and investors the confidence they need to
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
South Korea and Australia to Launch Joint Research on Hydrogen Fueling Technology and Rare Earths
by JaeWon Go (DongA Science) South Korea and Australia have agreed to pursue research cooperation on hydrogen and rare earth elements. They will conduct joint research on hydrogen fueling stations that separate and store hydrogen from natural gas, and on the
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Taiwan, South Korea Push Alcohol-to-Jet as Asia Next SAF Pathway
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Taiwan, South Korea push alcohol-to-jet SAF tech; Taiwan's SAF demand to reach 182,000 mt by 2030; Asia-Pacific ATJ capacity to hit 4 mil mt by 2030 Alcohol-to-jet technology is gaining commercial traction in Taiwan and South
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Hydrogenera and Stargate Hydrogen Sign Agreement for Industrial Hydrogen Projects
(Hydrogenera) Hydrogenera and Stargate Hydrogen have signed a framework cooperation agreement to advance future collaboration in industrial hydrogen projects across Europe. The agreement brings together two European hydrogen technology companies with complementary strengths. Hydrogenera contributes its expertise in alkaline electrolysis, electrolyser
July 18, 2026 Read Full Article
New Partnership: Uniper Supplies Q1 Energie AG with Bio-LNG
(Uniper) Uniper provides an initial delivery of bio-LNG to Q1 Energie AG; The cooperation increases the availability of more climate-friendly fuels; Sustainably produced biomethane is liquefied into bio-LNG at the Gate terminal in Rotterdam and then delivered via the existing LNG infrastructure Uniper and
July 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Repsol, Toyota, BMW and Bosch Launch a Pilot Project with Vehicles Powered by 100% Renewable Gasoline
(Repsol) • Repsol, Toyota Motor Europe, BMW Group and Bosch are launching a pilot project in Spain to demonstrate, under real-world conditions, how current vehicles can run exclusively on 100% renewable gasoline. The six-month initiative will feature Toyota and BMW vehicles powered
July 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Ag-Grid Energy Acquires Waunakee Renewable Energy Facility to Advance Environmental and Community Goals
(Ag-Grid Energy) Operational enhancements will improve efficiency, reliability and long-term sustainability of biogas-to-RNG facility in Wisconsin -- Ag-Grid Energy LLC announced July 1 that it has acquired the Waunakee, WI anaerobic digester facility, a pioneering renewable energy and nutrient management project developed
July 18, 2026 Read Full Article
NZers Drive Their Cars So Long They’ll Need Transition Fuels, Warns Biofuels Leader
by Jonathan Milne (Newsroom) Seadra Energy senior vice president Noor Begum says electric vehicles will carry most of the burden, but challenging transport modes will need drop-in biofuels for decades But the leader of a project at the decommissioned Marsden Point oil
July 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Ecostrat, New Energy Risk, Torrgas and Torrgreen Unite to Unlock Biomass Energy Finance
(Ecostrat) Strategic alliance brings feedstock supply insurance to syngas project developers -- Ecostrat Inc., New Energy Risk (NER), Torrgas, and Torrgreen have formed a strategic alliance to offer Feedstock Supply Insurance (FSI) to project developers licensing Torrgreen’s torrefaction technology and Torrgas’s syngas
July 14, 2026 Read Full Article
FUELGAE Reaches Key Milestones in Advancing Sustainable Biofuels from Microalgae across Europe
(FUELGAE) FUELGAE is a pioneering EU-funded project that unites leading research organisations, industry partners, and innovation experts from across Europe to convert CO₂ emissions into sustainable advanced biofuels. By integrating innovative microalgae technologies with digital modelling and industrial processes, the consortium
July 14, 2026 Read Full Article
EBB Welcomes Protein Action Plan, Highlighting Synergy between Biofuels and Food Security
(European Biodiesel Board) The European Biodiesel Board (EBB), representing European biodiesel (FAME & HVO) and bioSAF (HEFA) producers, welcomes the European Commission’s publication of the "Action Plan for Resilience, Strategic Autonomy, and Sustainability of the EU Protein System" (the Protein Action
July 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Moeve and Exolum Reach Financial Close on the Muelle Sur in Huelva, a Strategic Logistics and Maritime Transport Hub Supporting Europe’s Energy Transition
(Moeve) • The project, which is already more than 50% complete, includes a berth at the Port of Huelva’s Outer Harbour that will modernize the logistics infrastructure of Moeve's La Rábida Energy Park and Exolum’s nearby facilities BBVA and Kutxabank will provide
July 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Eni and BMW Group: An Agreement for Enilive HVO Diesel Biofuel to Power Corporate Fleets
(Eni) Eni and BMW Group announce an agreement to power the BMW vehicles of corporate fleets in Italy with HVOlution (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil), a diesel biofuel that is produced from 100% renewable feedstocks by Enilive. Enilive is Eni's company dedicated to products
July 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Greening Launches TWiNE, Its New Platform to Promote the Development of Biomethane in Spain
(Greening Group) • TWiNE is Greening’s dedicated platform for the integrated development of biomethane projects in Spain. The new company already manages a portfolio of projects at an advanced stage of development. Its integrated model covers every stage of project development, from feedstock
July 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol off the Table in Brazil-US Tariff Talks
by Maria Lígia Barros and Denise Cathey (Argus Media) A lowering of Brazilian tariffs against ethanol is off the table in current US-Brazil trade negotiations, Brazil trade minister Marcio Elias Rosa said ahead of a 15 July deadline for a new
July 14, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to E9’s Green Hydrogen
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) E9 Hydrogen solves the dual challenges of renewable energy curtailment and expensive green hydrogen production. Utilizing proprietary Co-Axial Membraneless technology, E9’s system is purpose-built for intermittent, behind-the-meter operation. By prioritizing robust durability for frequent start-stop cycles
July 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Major USDA Section 9003 Upgrades: De-risked Projects & New Lender Opportunities
by CJ Evans (Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition/Biofuels Digest) For over two decades, the United States bioeconomy has possessed the technological ingenuity to replace fossil-derived fuels, chemicals, and products, revitalize rural economies, establish domestic energy independence, and challenge global competitors for
July 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Topsoe and Sasol Chosen as Technology Providers for SUSTAERO’s SAF Project in Canada
(Topsoe) • Topsoe has, together with Sasol, signed a single point licensing agreement with SUSTAERO GP Inc. (SUSTAERO) to deliver process technologies for a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project in Canada. SAF will be produced from abundantly available wood waste. The project has
July 13, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Sovereign-Backed Concessional Finance
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Sovereign-backed concessional capital provides the patient, lower-cost funding essential for scaling first-of-a-kind bioeconomy plants. However, U.S. instruments like DOE LPO and USDA loans face strict mandates and lengthy approvals, lagging behind more flexible international green banks.
July 13, 2026 Read Full Article
New Poll Reveals Record Voter Support for E15
(Renewable Fuels Association) Three-quarters of registered voters support expanding the availability of the lower-cost E15 fuel blend and more than seven in ten back federal legislation allowing its sale year-round, according to a recent survey conducted by Morning Consult for the
July 13, 2026 Read Full Article
ABC: Landfill Gas Continues to Drive US RNG Growth
(American Biogas Council/Biomass Magazine) Landfills are the largest source of captured biogas in the U.S., driving record investment in renewable natural gas (RNG) production, according to new data released today (July 7, 2026) by the American Biogas Council. The nation’s 598
July 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Dairy Farms’ Expansion Plan Worries California Families Who Once Had a ‘Little Piece of Heaven’
by Steven Rodas (Inside Climate News) The battle in the Central Valley is just one of many happening against dairy farms and new manure digester projects in the state. Farmers say they are trying to be better neighbors. ... One is Hillcrest Dairy,
July 11, 2026 Read Full Article
XCF Global Begins Producing Renewable Fuels at New Rise Renewables Reno
(XCF Global) Initial renewable diesel production marks commissioning and restart milestone as facility advances toward planned sustainable aviation fuel configuration; Marks transition to expected revenue-generating operations following completion of commissioning and startup XCF Global, Inc. ("XCF") (Nasdaq:SAFX), an emerging U.S.-based producer of renewable
July 10, 2026 Read Full Article
President Prabowo Subianto Launches First Mandatory B50 Biodiesel in World
(Indonesia Office of Assistant to Deputy Cabinet Secretary for State Documents & Translation) President Prabowo Subianto Thursday (07/09) officially launched B50 Biodiesel at the event adopting theme “Concrete Steps Toward National Energy Self-Reliance and Resilience,” at the KM 57 Rest Area in
July 10, 2026 Read Full Article
From the Editor: Promising News Regarding Grain-Based Ethanol
by Arvin Donley (World Grain) When the United States ramped up corn-based ethanol production in the early part of this century, a food vs. fuel debate ensued with many proclaiming that increased grain-based biofuels output would threaten global food security. It
July 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Greenfield Global Expands Industry’s Most Extensive High-Purity Alcohol Supply Network Through Strategic Long-term Agreement with Show Me Ethanol
(Greenfield Global) Agreement increases supply of US-produced, USP/FCC/ACS-certified high-purity alcohol available to customers across the Midwest, Southwest, and West Coast. Greenfield Global, North America’s leading producer and supplier of high-purity alcohol, today announced an exclusive long-term agreement with Show Me Ethanol (SME),
July 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Record US Biofuel Mandates Spark Unlikely European Import Surge
by Cole Martin and Elizabeth Elkin (Bloomberg) • An “America-first” fuel policy is triggering an influx of biofuel imports from Europe, with more than 13 million gallons of biodiesel arriving in the US since the beginning of May. The US finalized record-high
July 10, 2026 Read Full Article
PressCane Takes Ethanol from Factory Floor to Malawian Kitchens
(United Nations Development Programme Malawi) PressCane has a combined annual production capacity of 27 million litres of fuel ethanol, pharmaceutical-grade ethanol and hydrous ethanol. -- In Malawi’s clean energy transition, the cooking fire remains one of the most urgent frontlines. Across many
July 10, 2026 Read Full Article
VAROPreem Acquires the World’s Largest Raw Tall Oil Bio-refinery, Strengthening Europe's Renewable Fuels Supply Chain
(VAROPreem/CISION) VAROPreem today announces that it has completed the acquisition of a 100% interest in Sunpine, the world's largest Raw Tall Oil bio-refinery, producing a high-quality renewable feedstock used to manufacture advanced biofuels including Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and Sustainable Aviation
July 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Pertamina and Boeing Explore Opportunities to Develop Indonesia's SAF Ecosystem
by I Jalaludin S, DWN (Kompas.com) PT Pertamina (Persero) and Boeing [NYSE: BA] signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the development of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) ecosystem in Indonesia. The MoU is part of efforts to support the
July 10, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Mezzanine Debt for Retrofits
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Biorefinery retrofits, such as converting ethanol plants to sustainable aviation fuel, face a critical financing gap: senior lenders limit brownfield exposure while equity demands prohibitively high returns. Mezzanine debt effectively bridges this divide, providing essential subordinated
July 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Building Latin America's SAF Market
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) South America is gradually emerging as one of the world's most promising regions for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development. Abundant biomass resources, expanding renewable electricity generation, and the growing engagement of national oil
July 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Plans to Turn Diesel Surplus into Jet Fuel to End Imports
(Antara) Indonesia plans to convert a projected domestic diesel surplus into aviation turbine fuel (avtur) as part of a broader strategy to completely eliminate jet fuel imports by the end of 2026. Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia announced the initiative
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
RI to Build Methanol Industries to Support B50 Biodiesel Program
(Antara) Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia announced that the government will build a methanol industry in East Java and East Kalimantan to meet the demand for B50 biodiesel. "The need for methanol for B50 is around 2.5 million tons
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
New Energy Risk Expands Coverage with Yilkins to Include Advanced Pellet Torrefaction Technology
(New Energy Risk/Business Wire) New Energy Risk (“NER”), a leading provider of customized insurance solutions for innovative energy technologies, today (July 7, 2026) announced the expansion of its existing partnership with Yilkins, a leading developer and producer of proprietary modular equipment
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Taaleri and HitecVision Accelerate Fintoil’s Growth to Capture Surging Demand for Advanced Biofuels
(Taaleri) Taaleri and HitecVision accelerate Fintoil’s growth to capture surging demand for advanced biofuels -- Fintoil is launching its next phase of growth, with the ambition to develop into a leading European biorefinery company. To support the strategy implementation, Norwegian energy-focused private
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
FGV Expands Biodiesel B100 Pilot to Plantation Operations
(FGV Holdings) FGV to trial its palm oil-based B100 biodiesel in field operations, generating operational insights to support future industry adoption. FGV Holdings Berhad (FGV) today (July 7, 2026) launched the next phase of its B100 Biodiesel (B100) pilot programme, expanding the
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Acwa Granted Exclusive Government Mandate to Export Green Hydrogen and Develop Renewable Electricity Export Projects
(Acwa Power) Acwa, the world’s largest private water desalination company, a leader in the energy transition, and a first mover into green hydrogen at scale has received government approval granting the Company the exclusive right to export green hydrogen and its
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Cost of Capital Realities
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The era of cheap financing is over, replaced by tighter debt-service requirements and IRR targets elevated by 200 to 400 basis points. Today, capital structure determines project survival more than technology. To remain financeable, bioeconomy developers
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Aemetis Sells $18 Million of Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credits
(Aemetis) Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a diversified renewable natural gas and biofuels company, today announced that its ethanol and renewable natural gas subsidiaries have received funds from the sales of $18 million of Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credits. The sales
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
From Field to Fuel: Vivescia, Roquette and Siplec E.Leclerc Join Forces to Build a Low-Carbon French Ethanol Value Chain
(Roquette) VIVESCIA (a leading French grain cooperative group), Roquette (a global leader in plant-based ingredients and pharmaceutical excipients serving the food, nutrition, pharmaceutical and bio-industry markets) and Siplec E.Leclerc (the cooperative of the E.Leclerc Movement responsible for energy products and services)
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Montana Renewables Collaborates with Gulfstream for Low Emissions Testing
(Montana Renewable/Calumet/PR Newswire) Montana Renewables, LLC (MRL) is proud to have collaborated with Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. and its partners as the exclusive fuel supplier for recent low emissions testing on the Gulfstream G800 aircraft. MRL provided MaxSAF® to fuel the aircraft
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to the DOE LPO Pipeline
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Following the Inflation Reduction Act, the DOE Loan Programs Office (LPO) transformed into the bioeconomy’s primary sovereign anchor lender. An LPO conditional commitment powerfully crowds in private capital by validating project viability. However, surging application volumes
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical and ACME Group Sign Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Green Methanol
(Mitsubishi Gas Chemical) Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (MGC; Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshinori Isahaya) is pleased to announce that on July 2, 2026, it entered into a purchase and sale agreement (hereinafter “the Agreement”) with ACME Group. In connection
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
CRI Delivers World’s Largest E-Methanol Reactor
(Carbon Recycling International) Carbon Recycling International (CRI) has recently delivered the largest of its kind e-methanol reactor for the Liaoyuan E-Methanol Project in Jilin Province, China. Delivery and successful installation of CRI’s proprietary methanol converter reactor is a major construction milestone.
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Ohio Governor Signs Carbon Capture Bill into Law to Expand Market Opportunities for Ohio Corn
by Erin Anderson (Brownfield Ag News) Luke Crumley with Ohio Corn and Wheat says the legislation recently signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine could help expand market access for Ohio-grown corn. “Many of our ethanol plants can take advantage of this
July 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Making Carbon Work Beautifully: Carbeau and the Winter Molecule
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... a growing number of scientists and entrepreneurs are asking something far more interesting: What is the most valuable thing this carbon could become? Among the companies leading that conversation is Carbeau, the new company spun out
July 08, 2026 Read Full Article
From Paddock to Plane: GrainCorp Outlines Pathway for Australia’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Future
(GrainCorp) GrainCorp has today (July 6, 2026) released a new white paper highlighting Australia’s readiness to build a domestic Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) industry, as the Federal Government prepares to consult on a demand-side measure to stimulate investment in refining capacity. Titled
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Regulatory Agenda Released by the White House Office of Management and Budget on July 3 -- U.S. Department of the Treasury Plans to Issue Final 45Z Regulations in November 2026.
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... U.S. Department of the Treasury currently plans to issue final 45Z clean fuel production credit regulations in November 2026. Information on Treasury’s 45Z rulemaking process is one of hundreds of regulatory actions summarized in the
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
How Energy Security Concerns Are Driving Biofuels Boom
by Anuradha Raghu, Elizabeth Elkin, Rakesh Sharma and Eko Listiyorini (Bloomberg/MSN) Demand for biofuels has been growing in many parts of the world. Governments, particularly those in countries with big farming sectors, have viewed crop-based fuels as a way to support
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bridge Financing
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) First-of-a-kind (FOAK) bioeconomy plants face a critical 12-to-24-month funding gap between mechanical completion and commercial operations. Construction lenders exit at commissioning, while permanent lenders require verified operating data before underwriting debt. Without revenue, this unfunded “ramp
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Great Octane Hunt
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Diges) Being an account of a curious inquiry into the true nature of renewable octane. -- ... “Gasoline,” Holmes replied, “is merely the carrier. Octane is the quality every engineer is desperately trying to purchase.” Outside, a hansom
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
FutureFuel Corp. Monetizes 2025 45Z Clean Fuel Tax Credits, Commits to 2026 Sale
(Future Fuel/Globe Newswire/Yahoo! Finance) FutureFuel Corp. (NYSE: FF) ("FutureFuel"), a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals and renewable biofuels, announced that it has finalized the sale of all its 2025 Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production and Small Producer Tax Credits to Freepoint
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
From 'Monstrously Stupid' to Mainstream Fuel: Has Ethanol Proved Legendary Charlie Munger Wrong?
by Subhankar Paul (Business Today) ... The picture has changed over the past two decades. Improved crop yields, more efficient fertiliser use, advances in ethanol plants, and greater reliance on natural gas and renewable electricity have significantly improved the industry's energy performance. Recent
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
UK Ministers Shift Sustainable Aviation Fuel Stance Following US Lobbying Tour
(Streamline) UK policymakers adjust Sustainable Aviation Fuel mandates following pressure from American agribusiness, balancing net-zero goals against supply realities. -- A recent diplomatic expedition to the United States has catalyzed a significant recalibration of the United Kingdom's environmental policy regarding advanced biofuels
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
UJ’s JENano Group Advances Green Hydrogen and Energy-Storage Technologies
by Charlotte Motinyane (University of Johannesburg Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment/Creamer Media's Engineering News) Researchers from the JENano Group at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) are advancing South Africa’s green hydrogen ambitions through integrated research spanning computational materials design,
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Metacon Granted Approximately SEK 111 Million from Klimatklivet for Hydrogen Production Reference Plant in Uppsala
(Metacon/PR Newswire) Metacon AB (publ) has been granted up to SEK 111 million in support from Klimatklivet to build a 10 MW electrolysis plant in Uppsala for local production of green hydrogen for use in industry and fossil-free and environmentally friendly
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
CSIR–NIIST, Hyderabad Startup Partner for Fruit Ethanol Production
(Press Trust of India/Siasat Daily) The initiative offers a sustainable solution for utilising surplus, unsold and processing-grade fruits that often remain underutilised or are lost due to their perishable nature. CSIR-NIIST on Thursday, July 2, said it has signed a Memorandum of
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Summit Pipeline Moves Forward in Iowa
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) Summit Carbon Solutions Pipeline Gets New Path Forward After Iowa Permit Change -- While the Iowa Utilities Commission decided to keep a construction ban in place for the proposed Summit Carbon Solutions carbon dioxide pipeline, the
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Europe Adds 1 bcm of Biomethane Production, but Acceleration of Its Own Source of Renewable Gas Can Go Much Faster
(European Biogas Association) The European Biogas Association (EBA) today (July 1, 2026) unveils two major publications: the European Biomethane Map, developed in cooperation with Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE), and the Biomethane Investment Outlook. Together, they show a sector that continues to
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Zhejiang's Blue Whale Bioenergy Obtains China SAF Export Quota
by Ryan Wong and Daisy Xu (S&P Global) Blue Whale gains China SAF export approval; Company receives 305,000 mt annual quota; China now has six authorized SAF exporters Zhejiang's Blue Whale Bioenergy has successfully been placed on a SAF export whitelist by the Chinese
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Agrinas Palma Nusantara and Pertamina Power Indonesia Forge Renewable Energy Partnership to Advance Indonesia’s Bioenergy Ambitions
(Palm Oil Magazine) State-owned enterprise PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara (Persero) has strengthened its commitment to supporting Indonesia’s renewable energy transition by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT Pertamina Power Indonesia (PPI). The partnership marks a strategic step toward accelerating
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Renewable Fuel Storage Infrastructure
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Insufficient storage tank capacity is the hidden bottleneck constraining renewable fuel commissioning at major U.S. refining centers, quietly causing volume curtailments and offtake disputes. Because shared storage is chronically under-provided by independent decision-making, producers cannot rely
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
NCGA Releases Demand Strategy for U.S. Corn’s Next 250 Years
(National Corn Growers Association) The National Corn Growers Association today released a new report outlining a strategy to secure new demand for American corn. As farmers face a projected fourth consecutive year of losses in 2026, NCGA is setting a course
July 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Middle East Crisis Exposes Vulnerabilities in Global Hydrogen Supply Chains as Low-Emissions Alternatives Struggle to Ramp up
(International Energy Agency) Global markets for fertilisers, chemicals and refined products are facing significant disruption, highlighting the importance of diversified supply chains for hydrogen-based products -- The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted global production and trade in hydrogen-based products, exposing
July 04, 2026 Read Full Article
KBR's PureSAF Technology Selected by Keppel and Aster for Licensing and FEED for Asia's First Commercial-Scale Ethanol-to-Jet Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant
(KBR) KBR (NYSE: KBR) has been selected to provide technology licensing and Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) services based on its PureSAF℠ technology for the proposed Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) plant being developed by Keppel Ltd.’s (Keppel) Infrastructure Division and Aster Chemicals
July 04, 2026 Read Full Article
"They Are Using Ethanol In Racing Cars": Oil Minister Hardeep Puri
by Himanshu Shekhar Mishra (India News/NDTV) Puri defended the government's push towards greater biofuel blending while addressing the heavy financial toll on oil marketing companies amid recent global crude price volatility triggered by the Middle East crisis. Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri today
July 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Introducing the Farm Energy Analysis with Anaerobic Digestion (FEAAD) tool: Insights into farm-level energy, economic, and environmental analysis with comparative case studies
by Elmin Rahic, Siobhan Fathel, Jim Jordahl, Christine Costello (Journal of Environmental Management) • Introduces FEAAD, an open-source, Excel-based tool for integrated farm management. FEAAD integrates energy, GHG, NPK, and economic farm analysis. Anaerobic digestion transforms farms into net energy producers. Farm-level global warming potential is reduced by 28–60%. The
July 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Iberdrola and bp Advance Green Hydrogen Development as a Key Enabler of Electrification
(Iberdrola) This initiative reinforces Iberdrola and bp’s commitment to developing new solutions to promote electrification -- Iberdrola España, the Iberdrola Group's subsidiary in Spain, and bp have received approval from Spain’s Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, through the Institute
July 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Díaz Ayuso Inaugurates the Water and Energy Innovation Center of the Community of Madrid with King Felipe VI
(Comunidad de Madrid (Google Translation)) The President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, has inaugurated the Canal de Isabel II Water and Energy Innovation Center with His Majesty King Felipe VI, within the framework of the commemoration of the
July 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Biogas and Biomethane: Mexico’s New Biofuels Law Sparks Growth
by Guillermo Gómez (Mexico Business) For many years, biogas and biomethane occupied a marginal position within Mexico’s national energy discussion. While other technologies attracted public attention and investment, the potential of organic waste remained largely underestimated, despite representing one of the
July 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Building the Feedstock Backbone for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(FatHopes Energy) FatHopes Energy and MotionECO today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership focused on the sourcing and long-term supply of second-generation biofuel feedstock to support Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production. The MoU exchange took place during
July 03, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Multi-Feedstock Inbound Logistics
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Transitioning to multi-feedstock biorefineries introduces immense inbound logistics complexities that far exceed simple procurement. The true operational constraint lies in receiving, segregating, and rigorously testing diverse streams like used cooking oil, tallow, and distillers corn oil.
July 03, 2026 Read Full Article
E10 Biofuel Gets off to a Promising Start after One Month of Nationwide Rollout
(VNA/Vietnam Plus) Petrolimex supplied nearly 500,000 cubic metres of E10 biofuel during the first month of implementation, equivalent to its average monthly gasoline sales in the first five months of 2026. After one month of nationwide sales, E10 biofuel has shown encouraging
July 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Americans Living Near Biogas Facilities View Them Positively by a Wide Margin
(American Biogas Council) New polling finds residents view these renewable energy facilities as positive contributors to their communities, particularly for waste management, water quality, and support for farmers. Americans broadly support recycling waste using biogas capture systems, and those who live nearest
July 01, 2026 Read Full Article
The Biorefinery Domsjö Fabriker Wants to Strengthen Sweden's Supply of Liquefied Biogas, with Adven as Infrastructure Partner
(Domsjö Fabriker/PR Newswire) Domsjö Fabriker is moving forward with plans to further develop its existing operations at High Coast Innovation Park in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. The project has applied for a subsidy from Klimatklivet, Sweden's national climate investment programme, to upgrade biogas
July 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Syntholene Completes Construction of Iceland Demonstration Facility Six Months Ahead of Schedule, Commences Operations
(Syntholene) Achievement of Milestone Positions Company as First to Demonstrate Geothermal Heat Integrated to Hydrogen Production for Synthetic Fuel -- Syntholene Energy Corp. (TSXV: ESAF) (OTCQB: SYNTF) (FSE: 3DD0) (“Syntholene” or the “Company”) announced today (June 22, 2026) that it has completed
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Ecopetrol Starts Partnership with Germany's GIZ to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuels From Green Hydrogen
(Fuel Cells Works) A pilot synthetic fuels plant is to be built at the Cartagena Refinery to drive the use of green hydrogen in e-SAF production; The project would leverage the infrastructure of Ecopetrol's Coral Project, which will produce up to 800
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Cleared for Takeoff: How ASTM Approval of Methanol-to-Jet Accelerates SAF at Scale
(Honeywell Technologies) ASTM approval of methanol-to-jet unlocks a new scalable SAF pathway, expanding feedstocks and accelerating lower-carbon aviation fuel production. -- Aviation needs more pathways Scaling the production and use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and electro-SAF (eSAF) remains a major aviation challenge,
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Vertoro Advances Renewable Oil Platform to Accelerate Low-Carbon Fuels
(Vertoro) Vertoro, a renewable oil company, today (June 17, 2026) announced the first closing of its €17m Series B round (consisting of €10m newly contributed capital and €7m converted loan notes) with Climate Tech Partners, Invest-NL, Maersk as key investors and
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
LATAM Airlines Operates Its First Passenger Charter Flights Linked to SAF Usage
(LATAM Airlines) --The operation, carried out in partnership with PONANT EXPLORATIONS and comprising 13 flights, enabled the reduction of approximately 160 tonnes of CO₂ through the allocation of 22,400 gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), marking another milestone in LATAM’s
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Iowa Biodiesel Board Approaches 20 Years as a Champion of Biodiesel
by Dave Walton (American Soybean Association/Biobased Diesel Daily) The organization has cemented and proven its important role in the livelihood of Iowa’s soybean farmers and biodiesel producers alike. -- Next year, the Iowa Biodiesel Board will celebrate its 20th anniversary—two decades
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
What Do Tylenol, Tequila and Technology Have in Common?
by Dani Charles (Veriflux/Biobased Diesel Daily) If you utilize one of these properly, then you shouldn’t need the other two. -- Before this year’s Fastmarkets Biofuels and Feedstocks Americas 2026 conference in Chicago, Illinois, in early May, we ran a pre-event
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Farms and Fuels Alliance Calls on Government to Deliver on Clean Fuel Commitment for Canadian Ethanol This Summer
(Farms and Fuels Alliance/Business Wire) Canadian farmers and ethanol producers call on the Government to deliver on its Clean Fuel commitment and restore a level playing field for Canadian ethanol. -- Canada's Farms and Fuels Alliance (FFA) today (June 29, 2026) called
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical and Gold Hydrogen Sign MOU to Assess the Feasibility of a Green Methanol Project Utilizing Natural Hydrogen in South Australia
(Mitsubishi Gas Chemical) Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (MGC; Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshinori Isahaya) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Australia-based Gold Hydrogen Limited (Gold Hydrogen; Head Office: Brisbane; CEO: Neil McDonald) to jointly assess the
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Cold-Chain Biomanufacturing Resilience
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The biomanufacturing industry faces severe, unpriced risks due to single-source dependencies in the cold-chain logistics of critical biological inputs like fermentation media, enzymes, and live cultures. With four major suppliers controlling over half the market, disruptions
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Jefferson’s Fields, Adams’s Markets: The Farm Bill Debate at America 250 (Parts 1, 2 and 3 of “Action by the US Government”)
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... (Former US president Thomas) Jefferson believed that the nation’s strength would arise from its land, its farmers, its capacity for self-sufficiency, and the vast possibilities of continental expansion. (Former US president John) Adams believed
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Optimizing Renewable Diesel Production with Advanced Pretreatment
(Imerys/Biobased Diesel Daily) ... Feedstock variability, however, is a hindrance to optimal throughput. As feedstock blends evolve to meet new regulations and economic realities, producers must manage a wide spectrum of inconsistent contaminant profiles. These fluctuating inputs can contain unpredictable levels
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Grupo Paraíso Selects KATZEN Tech for Brazilian Corn Ethanol Plant
(Bioenergy International) US-headed KATZEN International Inc. (KATZEN), a leading bioethanol process technology, design, and engineering company, has announced that it has signed an agreement with Grupo Paraíso to provide proprietary technology and process design for a 200 million liter-per-year grain-based fuel
June 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Techno-Economic Synergies of BECCU for SAF
by Solomon Tekle Rikitu* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The aviation industry is under strong pressure to cut greenhouse gas emissions while still relying on fuels that have very high energy density and which are difficult to replace. Hence, Sustainable Aviation Fuel
June 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Philippines Pushes for Higher Coco-Biodiesel Blend to Strengthen Energy Security and Support Coconut Farmers
by Juan Pedro Tomas (Biofuels Digest) In India, BioEnergy Times reported that the Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) is pushing for an immediate increase in the country’s coco-biodiesel blending requirement from 3% to 5% as part of efforts to strengthen energy security
June 29, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Downstream Bioprocess Engineering
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bioeconomy diligence overwhelmingly focuses on upstream fermentation breakthroughs, masking the reality that downstream processing actually dictates commercial viability. Because downstream recovery accounts for most of a facility’s cost, under-engineering separation, chromatography, and crystallization leads to fatal
June 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Mississaugas of the Credit Business Corporation and HOPA Ports Partner to Restart Hamilton Biodiesel Facility
(Hopa Ports/Business Insider/Globe Newswire) HOPA Ports and the Mississaugas of the Credit Business Corporation (“MCBC”), the entity representing the business development interests of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (“MCFN”), have partnered to save a critical biodiesel production facility in
June 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Thoughts to, from and during FEW, the 42nd Fuel Ethanol Workshop, Carbon Capture Summit and Sustainable Fuels Summit
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Sometimes you just need a road trip, some thousands of miles on the roads to see the world as it really is, to meet people in different environments and ecologies. From a renewable fuels
June 26, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Biofuels as an Agricultural Catalyst
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Global agriculture faces a structural oversupply crisis driven by decelerating population growth and surging crop yields. Without new demand, rural communities risk repeating the devastating 1980s farm crisis. Biofuels represent the only scalable catalyst capable
June 26, 2026 Read Full Article
The Ethanol Bridge, Part 3: Why Brazil Escaped Pain at the Pump This Spring
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Brazilian motorists possessed a structural advantage denied to most Americans: total, seamless choice. Step up to thousands of retail stations across Brazil, and you will see a mature, dual-fuel ecosystem in daily operation. This is not
June 26, 2026 Read Full Article
What Happened to Big Oil's Green Pivot?
by Robert Rapier (OilPrice.com) • Equinor, BP, and Shell have all scaled back or refocused renewable ambitions as higher costs and weaker returns have changed project economics. TotalEnergies remains committed to building a large power business but is pursuing a more integrated
June 26, 2026 Read Full Article
FedEx Urges Government Help to Grow SAF Supply
by Aaron Karp (Aviation Week) U.S. express cargo giant FedEx is utilizing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at five major U.S. airports and calling on governments to do more to encourage higher levels of SAF production. FedEx chief sustainability officer and VP environmental
June 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil on Track for Record 40.7 Billion Liters of Ethanol in 2026/27 Season, Driven by Corn Ethanol
by Paulo Nogueira (Click Oil and Gas) Brazilian ethanol production is expected to reach a new record in the 2026/27 harvest, reaching about 40.7 billion liters, an increase of approximately 8.5% compared to the previous cycle, according to a survey by
June 26, 2026 Read Full Article
São Paulo Establishes Partnership for First Pilot Project to Capture and Store Biogenic Carbon from Sugarcane.
(São Paulo Secretariat of Environment, Infrastructure and Logistics) An initiative announced during Environment Week brings together USP, Fapesp, Semil, and the productive sector to foster the development of research and technologies. São Paulo continues to advance in the energy transition towards
June 26, 2026 Read Full Article
ExxonMobil and Wallenius Wilhelmsen Complete Their First Sea Trial of Biofuel Blend Made from FAME Distillation Residue
(ExxonMobil) First ExxonMobil Sea trial of bio marine fuel blend using FAME Distillation Residue; A cost-effective fuel pathway to reduced lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions vs conventional marine fuel ExxonMobil has successfully supplied a B30 0.50% sulphur marine residual fuel blend (B30 VLSFO),
June 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Japanese Journalists Tour Sustainable Marine Fuel Value Chain In Illinois, Texas
(U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council) Last week (week of June 1, 2026), the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) invited influential journalists and representatives from weekly Japanese business journals to the United States for interviews and site visits related to the
June 25, 2026 Read Full Article
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