by Oliver Morrison (Food Navigator Europe) The EU has agreed more details about proposals to ban ‘climate neutral’ claims by 2026, which
carbon neutrality
Back TO HOMEVilsack Defends Administration’s Ethanol Policy and Climate-Smart Programs
by Riley Smith (Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network) Today (August 30, 2023), at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois, USDA Secretary
August 31, 2023 Read Full Article
EEL Biofuels Introduces Breakthrough Algae-Based Biofuels Technology
(Energy Enterprise Limited/EIN News) EEL Biofuels Unveils Revolutionary Algae-Based Biofuels: A Game-Changing Solution for a Sustainable Energy Future. Sustainable solutions are the
August 29, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of Advanced Biorefineries
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Here’s the State of Advanced Biorefineries presentation from the ABLC CONNECT series episode. Current and expected demand, technologies,
August 15, 2023 Read Full Article
Lighting the SAFterburners: Virent, Air bp, Virgin, Gevo, Axens, ECARU, Others Accelerating on SAF
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Virent, Air bp, Virgin, Gevo, Axens, ECARU, and Qalaa Holdings are accelerating on SAF. Multiple angles
July 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Carbon Sink LLC, Rose Cay Maritime Forge Strategic Alliance for Advanced Low-Carbon Maritime Fuel Logistics
(Carbon Sink/Rose Cay Maritime) Carbon Sink’s green methanol fuel provides low-emissions alternative to traditional shipping fuels; Agreement with Rose Cay Maritime
July 24, 2023 Read Full Article
Ireland: Bio-CNG Available at Four Circle K Stations Helped Save 1,900 Tons of CO2
(Gas Networks Ireland/AltFuels) Gas Networks Ireland and Circle K have taken another step forward in reducing emissions from Ireland’s heavy transport
May 12, 2023 Read Full Article
Ferrari CEO Says E-Fuel Cars Do Not Compromise Carbon Goals
by Giulio Piovaccari (Reuters) Ferrari's plans to continue building internal combustion engine cars powered by so called e-fuels does not conflict
May 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Alcohol, Algae, Waste: What Fuels Could Formula 1 Cars Use in the Race against Global Warming?
by Adam Williams (Sky Sports) F1's 2026 regulations will see the introduction of sustainable fuels, with alcohol and algae possible
April 28, 2023 Read Full Article
Raven SR and Cap Clean Energy to Collaborate on Canadian SAF and Renewable Diesel projects
(Raven SR/PR Newswire) • Announcement marks Raven SR and Cap Clean's strategic commitment to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production to
April 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Italian Carrier Trusts on Biomethane to Power Its New 15 IVECO S-WAY LNG Trucks
(IVECO Italy/AltFuels) IVECO has delivered another 15 IVECO S-WAY LNG trucks to Spezzano Trasporti, a transport and logistics company with a
March 10, 2023 Read Full Article
Signature Aviation Touts Its Carbon Neutrality
(Aspen Daily News) Signature Aviation — one of seven respondents to Pitkin County’s request for proposals to be the next fixed-base
March 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Liqvis Continues to Expand Its Bio-LNG Supply Portfolio and Will Gradually Switch to Bio-LNG for Heavy Duty Transport from 2023
(Uniper) Liqvis GmbH and revis bioenergy GmbH conclude agreement on supply of Bio-LNG; From mid-2023, Liqvis will gradually switch to
February 23, 2023 Read Full Article
Symposium In Japan Encourages Biofuels Use In Transportation Sector
(U.S. Grains Council) Earlier this month, BGA Japan, an international consulting firm, held a symposium promoting the production and use of
February 15, 2023 Read Full Article
Climate Benefits of Sustainably-Sourced Woody Biomass Strengthened by New Research
(Bioenergy International) A precondition to deliver emissions reductions through the use of woody biomass requires procuring it without depleting the carbon
February 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Clean Energy to Provide 86 Million Gallons of RNG to One of Nation’s Largest Transit Systems, San Diego MTS
(Clean Energy Fuels/Business Wire) Production of RNG begins at Del Rio Dairy, Clean Energy’s First Investment in the Negative Carbon
January 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Q&A: Oberon Looks Ahead to 2023 after 'Exciting' 2022
(Argus Media) California-based Oberon Fuels became the first company to produce and start selling the first-ever commercial volumes of renewable
January 26, 2023 Read Full Article
H2: The Hydrogen Hooks ups Are Forming Fast and Global
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The bioeconomy is rocking as the week begins with news from the US and Europe and
January 16, 2023 Read Full Article
Comstock Technology Produces Circular Renewable Fuels
(Comstock Mining/Globe Newswire) Technology Unlocks Massive New Feedstock Model to Neutralize America’s Transportation Emissions -- Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) (“Comstock” and
January 11, 2023 Read Full Article
ANA and JOIN Signed a Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Cooperation on SAF
(All Nippon Airways) Supporting Decarbonization in Aviation Business -- On December 19, ANA and JOIN signed a Memorandum of Understanding
December 22, 2022 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide ABLC Guide to Clariant Cellulosic Ethanol Technology
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Chemicals, catalysis, additives.Clariant shared how they are working on advancing biofuels globally and here offers
December 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Danish University Research Receives Funding to Produce Hydrogen from Biogas
(Bioenergy Insight) Denmark's first plant to produce hydrogen by catalytic pyrolysis of biogas is due to be ready in three
December 01, 2022 Read Full Article
The Race for World-Changing Technology
(Mazda Stories) Powered by biodiesel, the Mazda2 Bio concept is essentially a “laboratory on wheels,” exploring alternative energy sources to oil as
November 29, 2022 Read Full Article
#80. Scaling Up Waste-Based Drop-In Advanced Biofuels
by Tammy Klein and Nicholas Ball (Transport Energy Strategies) As the world seeks to decarbonize quickly, we are seeing an
November 21, 2022 Read Full Article
2022 Scoping Plan for Achieving Carbon Neutrality
(California Air Resources Board) This Scoping Plan lays out the sector-by-sector roadmap for California, the world’s fifth1 largest economy, to
November 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Ethanol: A Pathway to Reward Climate Smart Agriculture
by Brian Jennings (American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ACE believes farmers should have the opportunity to monetize low-carbon practices
November 15, 2022 Read Full Article
As COP27 Convenes, RFA Stresses Ethanol’s Low-Carbon Benefits and Net-Zero Future
(Renewable Fuels Association) Leaders from around the world are gathering over the next two weeks in Egypt for the 2022
November 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Below Zero: Why Less Is More for the Advanced Bioeconomy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Here are the Ten Commandments of Below Zero. 1. Thou Shall Use Methane. Every molecule of
November 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Scientists Call for ‘Climate Smart’ Forestry in Face of Global Warming
by Frédéric Simon (EURACTIV.com) “Wood from sustainably managed forests is CO2-neutral, with respect to the ecosystem processes,” the letter points
October 28, 2022 Read Full Article
The Corn Bioethanol Chamber Demands Incentives to Produce Aviation Fuels
(ECOS365 (Google Translation)) Faced with an agreement in the UN for air transport to achieve carbon neutrality in 2050, the
October 20, 2022 Read Full Article
IVECO, GLS, Vulcangas Open Bio-LNG Plant in Northern Italy, It Will Fuel Heavy Trucks
(AltFuels/IVECO) IVECO, transport and logistics company GLS Italy and energy supplier Vulcangas have opened a new bio-LNG plant at the Cascina
October 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Study: Half of Danes Don’t Know What Biomass Is
(University of Copenhagen/Biomass Magazine) Nearly half of Danes have never heard of Denmark’s largest source of renewable energy. The finding, reported
October 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Rolls-Royce Releases mtu Rail Engines for Sustainable Fuels
(Rolls-Royce) • mtu Series 1300, 1500 and 1800 engines already released; Series 1600 and 4000 to follow shortly Up to
September 28, 2022 Read Full Article
Breitling and Swiss Join Forces to Promote Sustainable Flying
(Breitling) In a landmark new partnership, Breitling will purchase sustainable aviation fuel for all its SWISS flights, with the goal of
September 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Living Our Net-Zero Emissions Pledge
by Scott Richman (Renewable Fuels Association) The producer-members of the Renewable Fuels Association are hard at work implementing their pledge to
September 21, 2022 Read Full Article
It’s Time for Europe to Do Better on Biofuels
by David Carpintero (ePURE/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Crop-based biofuels such as renewable ethanol are by far the main renewable energy source
August 22, 2022 Read Full Article
RFA Provides Input on Future of California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard
(Renewable Fuels Association) In comments filed with the California Air Resources Board today, the Renewable Fuels Association stressed that the next
August 09, 2022 Read Full Article
ePURE Reacts to EU Council Agreement on Car, Van CO2 Targets
(ePURE/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Following the EU Council of Ministers agreement on a General Approach for the revision of car and van CO2 standards, ePURE
July 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Monetizing Net-Zero and Net-Negative GHG Ethanol
by Brian Jennings (American Coalition for Ethanol) Climate-smart farming practices, efficiencies at ethanol plants, and the capture and sequestration of
May 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Crown Oil Becomes 1st UK Fuel Supplier to Earn Carbon-Neutral Status
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Crown Oil Ltd. announced it has become the first U.K. fuel supplier to receive carbon-neutral
May 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Pertamina, Osaka Gas, JGC Holdings and INPEX Sign Joint Study Agreement on Bio-methane Derived Clean Gas Project
(JGC Holdings) PT PERTAMINA (Pertamina), Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. (Osaka Gas), JGC Holdings Corporation (JGC) and INPEX CORPORATION (INPEX) (together hereinafter,
April 27, 2022 Read Full Article
Decarbonization Specialist Helps Spearhead Green Transition for Denmark-Based Shipping Firm
(Norden/Biobased Diesel Daily) “The exciting thing about advanced biofuel is that it’s turning waste product into energy,” said Federica Conti, a
April 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Infinium to Accelerate Decarbonization Solutions in Japan -- The companies announced plans to collaborate on the deployment of proprietary Infinium Electrofuels™ in the Japanese market --
(Mitsubishi Heavy Industries) Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) announced today it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Infinium, an Electrofuels™
April 25, 2022 Read Full Article
INERATEC Joins Forces with Synhelion: Climate Pioneers Cooperate to Produce Solar Fuels
(INERATEC) Climate tech companies Synhelion and INERATEC have joined forces to decarbonize the transportation sector and help it achieve its ambitious
April 08, 2022 Read Full Article
EU Biofuels Chain Calls for More Biofuel Use in Decarbonization Plans
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Belgium, consequent with the increased ambitions brought by the European Green Deal, and the objective to
April 06, 2022 Read Full Article
European Summit of Governments and Industry Pledge Commitment to Net Zero Aviation Emissions
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) A summit of 37 European countries, the European Commission and representatives from nearly 150 companies
March 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Ethanol’s New Ground Game
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) With three CO2 pipelines in development, carbon capture and sequestration is poised to become
March 24, 2022 Read Full Article
EU Renewable Ethanol Has Impact on Europe’s Energy Independence, Says ePURE
(Biofuels International) The European Commission’s RePowerEU proposal to boost EU energy security is an important step to reducing dependence on
March 17, 2022 Read Full Article
What Is eSAF, Why the Buzz and What’s Stopping It from Being Produced at Scale Today?
by Andreea Moyes and Peter Nowobilski (AIR bp and bp/Biofuels Digest) With the aviation industry committed to curtailing lifecycle carbon emissions,
March 15, 2022 Read Full Article
From Seed to Skin: How Biodiesel Makes the EU Go Round — and Go Green
(European Biodiesel Board/Politico) Europe will need much more of this renewable fuel to decarbonize the transport system. The advantages stretch
March 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Studies Show Strong Ethanol Industry Ready for Future
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) A pair of studies released this week in conjunction with the National Ethanol Conference this week in New Orleans
March 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Carbon Neutral by 2035: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Neste
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) 1.5 Mton/a sustainable aviation fuels production capacity by the end of 2023 with plans to
February 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Process Removes Biofuel Contaminants from Wastewater and Generates Hydrogen to Fuel Its Own Operation
by Karyn Hede (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory/Phys.Org) ... "The currently used methods of treating biocrude requires high-pressure hydrogen, which is
February 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P., Oberon Fuels and Empresas Lipigas Announce Collaboration to Evaluate Renewable Dimethyl Ether + Propane Blends in Latin America
(Oberon Fuels) Three leaders in their respective industries announce a collaboration to test a clean, innovative low carbon fuel blend in
January 27, 2022 Read Full Article
FTI, Juhl Energy, GE Renewable Energy Install Wind Turbine at WPE Ethanol Plant
(EnTech Solutions) First in a Series of Projects to Reach Carbon Neutrality -- Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI), Juhl Energy, GE Renewable Energy and Western Plains Energy (WPE)
January 20, 2022 Read Full Article
RFA Says Carbon-Nevative Ethanol Achievable within Decades
by Kellan Heavican (Brownfield Ag News) The head of the Renewable Fuels Association says they’re continuing to work towards carbon neutrality
January 20, 2022 Read Full Article
OPIS Launches Carbon Neutral Fuels Index, Core Carbon Credits and Climate Community and Biodiversity Standards Assessments for Price Transparency into Emissions Offsetting Strategies
(IHS Markit/Business Wire) Extends the OPIS voluntary carbon pricing suite to 55 daily assessments and provides solutions to stakeholders targeting
January 18, 2022 Read Full Article
CARB Highlights Potential Changes to California LCFS Program Public Comment DEADLINE: January 7, 2022
(Advanced Clean Tech News) On December 7, 2021, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) hosted a virtual public workshop titled, “Potential
January 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Preem Accelerates Climate Neutrality Target
(Biofuels International) Preem has shared plans to become climate neutral by 2035 - 10 years earlier than its previous target.
December 31, 2021 Read Full Article
Largest Biofuels Producer Focuses on Sustainability
(POET/Farm Progress) A 40% increase in biofuel production capacity, an on-site solar farm, and a company roadmap to net carbon neutrality
December 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Ethanol Producers, Advocates Aim for Net-Zero Ethanol by 2050
by Susanne Retka Schill (Great Plains Institute) As US and world leaders engage on climate change and carbon reduction efforts,
December 16, 2021 Read Full Article
ESG Clean Energy Signs Letter of Intent with Ethatec GmbH to Use Carbon-Free Power Generation for Ethanol Production
(ESG Clean Energy) ESG Clean Energy, LLC, developers of net zero, distributed power generation and clean energy manufacturing solutions, announced today
December 14, 2021 Read Full Article
1 Billion Gallons Per Year by 2030: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Gevo
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Why they do what they do, what net-zero fuels really means, how agriculture and land
December 13, 2021 Read Full Article
Renewable Diesel Byproduct to Fuel Low-Carbon Rocket Launch
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) The carbon footprint of launching the new Orbex Prime space rocket will be up to
November 02, 2021 Read Full Article
RFA Stresses Tech-Neutral, Market-Based Approach to California Emissions Reduction
(Renewable Fuels Association) In comments submitted late last week, the Renewable Fuels Association reminded the California Air Resources Board that the state’s path
October 26, 2021 Read Full Article
Southwest Airlines Announces 10-Year Environmental Sustainability Plan
(Southwest Airlines) Airline plans to reduce carbon emissions intensity by at least 20 percent by 2030 and maintain carbon neutral
October 20, 2021 Read Full Article
All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines Publish Joint Report on SAF
(All Nippon Airways/Biobased Diesel Daily) All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines have published a joint report on the promotion and viability
October 12, 2021 Read Full Article
Skyservice™ Is First Full Service Business Aviation Provider in Canada to Offer Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Private Aircraft Clients
(Skyservice) AirSprint is the company’s first customer to operate with SAF fuel -- As part of its commitment to environmentally
October 11, 2021 Read Full Article
CARB Details ‘Carbon Neutrality’ Paths With Varying Aggression, Fuel Use Public Comment DEADLINE October 22, 2021
by Curt Barry (Inside EPA/Governors' Biofuels Coalition) California air board staff are detailing four potential scenarios to reach carbon neutrality by
October 08, 2021 Read Full Article
Biofuel Symposium Addresses Korea’s Carbon-Neutrality Policy
(U.S. Grains Council) To create opportunities for an ethanol renewable fuel standard (RFS) in Korea’s carbon-neutrality scenario, the U.S. Grains Council,
September 24, 2021 Read Full Article
Honeywell and Wood Introduce Groundbreaking Technologies to Support Efforts toward Carbon-Neutral Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Honeywell/PR Newswire) - Wood's hydrogen plant technology coupled with Honeywell UOP EcofiningTM process technology and carbon capture and storage can reduce
September 24, 2021 Read Full Article
Plug Power to Build Largest Green Hydrogen Production Facility on the West Coast
(Plug Power) The Fresno County plant will produce 30 metric tons of liquid green hydrogen per day -- Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:
September 22, 2021 Read Full Article
Cooperation Uniper and Port of Rotterdam Authority in Production Green Hydrogen
(Uniper) Energy company Uniper and the Port of Rotterdam Authority have entered into an agreement for developing the production of green
September 16, 2021 Read Full Article
Eni and Aeroporti di Roma Sign Agreement for the Development of Biofuels for Aviation
(Eni) Eni and Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) have signed a strategic agreement to promote decarbonization initiatives in the aviation sector and
September 15, 2021 Read Full Article
Biofuels Offer Benefits for California’s Carbon-Neutral Future
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) In comments submitted last week to the California Air Resources Board (CARB), a group of ag and biofuel organizations
September 14, 2021 Read Full Article
REDD+, CORSIA and California Carbon Offsets - Understanding the Differences
(Opis Carbon Team) The commitment to carbon neutrality continues to grow as corporations and jurisdictions chart a course for net-zero greenhouse
September 13, 2021 Read Full Article
GEODIS Offers Its Customers Sustainable Fuels for Air and Sea Transport
(GEODIS) Already utilized in its road freight operations, GEODIS is now offering customers the opportunity to benefit from alternative fuel
September 09, 2021 Read Full Article
Gevo Announces Plans for Hydrocarbon-Process Pilot Unit at Luverne Facility
(Gevo) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), announced that it plans to install an alcohol-to-hydrocarbon process pilot unit at its facility located in
September 08, 2021 Read Full Article
FuelCell Energy Closes Tax Equity Sale-Leaseback Financing for the 1.4 MW San Bernardino Fuel Cell Project with Crestmark
(FuelCell Energy) FuelCell Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FCEL) -- a global leader in fuel cell technology with a purpose of utilizing its proprietary,
September 01, 2021 Read Full Article
Clean Energy Pioneer Stiesdal Starts up 'Stepping Stone' CO2-Negative Green Fuel Plant
by Darius Snieckus (ReCharge) Prototype of innovative technology that will produce e-fuel using a pyrolysis oven to avoid generating CO2
August 28, 2021 Read Full Article
Artificial Photosynthesis Technology Emerging
(National Research Council of Science & Technology/Phys.Org) Korean researchers are striving to turn artificial photosynthesis technology into reality to achieve carbon
August 24, 2021 Read Full Article
Air Board Should Expand Use of Biofuels
by Mike Gatto (CalMatters) ... If we know a solution exists to begin cleaning our air while we work toward
August 18, 2021 Read Full Article
Council Shows Ethanol Benefits as South Korea and Japan Set Carbon Neutral Policies
(Biofuels International) The US Grains Council (USGC) is working to demonstrate the carbon-reduction benefits of blending ethanol into local fuel
August 13, 2021 Read Full Article
Waste to Energy: Biofuel from Kelp Harvesting and Fish
by Kelsey Adkisson (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory/Newswise) Possibility of cheaper, greener fuel for remote, coastal Alaska communities -- Kelp is plentiful
August 03, 2021 Read Full Article
Fuels of the Future
(Wärtsilä/Hellenic Shipping News) How do you create carbon neutral, synthetic fuels? Where can they be used? What can be done
July 26, 2021 Read Full Article
The Race for Limestone as Climate Change’s Big Solution: Sulzer, Blue Planet Sign Key Partnership
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Sulzer and Blue Planet have signed a significant partnership for converting CO2 into limestone. ... Sulzer
July 23, 2021 Read Full Article
RFA CEO: Multiple Reasons for Ethanol Optimism
(Renewable Fuels Association) Low-carbon ethanol’s “brightest and sunniest days remain ahead” despite recent judicial setbacks and a growing policy push on
July 15, 2021 Read Full Article
Fit for 55 Needs a Biofuels Boost
(ePURE) The Commission’s proposal leaves room for biofuels such as renewable ethanol to help achieve Green Deal, but should better
July 15, 2021 Read Full Article
An Important Step on the Road to Decarbonising Heavy Duty Trucks in Germany: Liqvis GmbH, L.I.T. Cargo GmbH and IVECO Magirus AG Collaborate on a Flagship Project Using 100% Physical BIO-LNG
(Uniper) Liqvis GmbH and L.I.T. Cargo GmbH came to an agreement to use sustainably produced BIO-LNG as part of a short-term
July 13, 2021 Read Full Article
Fit for 55: A Joint Call for Action from the Renewable & Low-Carbon Liquid Fuels Platform
(ePURE) ePURE joined other members of the Renewable & Low-Carbon Liquid Fuels Platform in issuing the following joint call for action on the
July 09, 2021 Read Full Article
Green Science Alliance Has Developed SOFC (Solid Oxide Fuel Cell) Which Can Produce Electricity with Bio-Ethanol
(Green Science Alliance/PR Newswire) Green Science Alliance has been developing various types of electrode and solid electrolyte for SOFC. This time,
July 07, 2021 Read Full Article
Bestseller Secures Carbon-Neutral Ocean Transport through New Partnership with Maersk
(Maersk) A.P. Moller - Maersk today announced the signing of a fully carbon-neutral transport agreement on ocean services with BESTSELLER.
June 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Anglo American Completes First Maritime Biofuel Trial towards Decarbonizing Ocean Freight
(Anglo American) Anglo American has successfully trialled the use of sustainable biofuel to power a chartered capesize ship during a voyage
June 30, 2021 Read Full Article
E-Fuels Development for Aviation Gets a Boost with Germany’s New PtL Roadmap
by Susan van Dyk (GreenAir Online) Germany’s federal and state governments, with backing from industry, have agreed a roadmap that commits
June 28, 2021 Read Full Article
New World First for Port of Antwerp: Methanol-Powered Tugboat -- European Commission Gives Green Light to Methatug
(Port of Antwerp (Google Translation)) Port of Antwerp will convert a tugboat to a methanol propulsion, a world first. This methatug
June 24, 2021 Read Full Article
USGC Suggests Ethanol Use as Carbon-Neutral Solution in South Korea
(U.S. Grains Council) The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) emphasized ethanol as one of the most effective transportation fuels for achieving South
June 21, 2021 Read Full Article
Koenigsegg Is Experimenting with Volcano-Based Biofuel to Create Carbon-Neutral Hypercars
by Rachel Cormack (Robb Report) ... In an effort to create carbon-neutral cars, the mad scientists at the boutique Swedish marque
June 16, 2021 Read Full Article
The Importance of Net-Zero Ethanol
by Jim Ramm (EcoEngineers) ... In a world demanding net-zero, the way forward for ethanol is to take advantage of the
June 10, 2021 Read Full Article
3rd Gear: Toyota’s Hydrogen Party Trick
by Erik Shilling(Jalopnik) Toyota has a hydrogen-combustion racecar that sounds pretty good, and which it put through its paces last month. Automotive
June 01, 2021 Read Full Article
Jeanne McCaherty's Testimony to MN House Conference Committee on the Future Fuels Act
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) ... Jeanne McCaherty, CEO of Guardian Energy and board member of MN Bio-Fuels, testified in support of
May 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Top 5: What It’s Really Going to Take to Reach Net Zero
by Tammy Klein (Transportation Energy Strategies) ... Reaching Net Zero: It’s going to be hard and requires action by governments
May 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Iowa Lawmakers Urge Biden to Prioritize Biofuels
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Sens. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Reps. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa; Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa;
May 26, 2021 Read Full Article
The Renewable & Low-Carbon Liquid Fuels Platform, toward Transport Fuels' Transformation
(Fuels Europe) The major organisations[1] operating in the liquid fuels value chain have joined forces to form the Renewable & Low-Carbon Liquid Fuel Platform. These partners
May 18, 2021 Read Full Article
Schöni and Eptinger CO2 Neutral on the Way
(Schöni (Google Translation)) Since January 2021, the beverages of Mineralquelle Eptingen AG have been delivered to customers by the Rothrister
May 18, 2021 Read Full Article
Aker Solutions Wins FEED Contract for e-Fuel Plant in Norway
(Aker Solutions) Aker Solutions has signed a contract with Nordic Blue Crude (NBC) for front-end engineering and design (FEED) of
April 30, 2021 Read Full Article
ONE Conducts Successful Second Trial Use of Sustainable Biofuel for Decarbonization
(Ocean Network Express) – Ocean Network Express (ONE) is pleased to announce the successful completion of a second trial of
April 30, 2021 Read Full Article
VistaJet Commits to Carbon Neutrality by 2025, 25 Years ahead of Current Industry Goals
(VistaJet) VistaJet commits to carbon neutrality by 2025 and spearheads the call for change — working with, and pushing, the industry
April 28, 2021 Read Full Article
Decarbonizing California Transportation by 2045
(University of California Davis) Report to State Outlines Policy Pathways to Meet the Zero-Carbon Time Crunch -- Transportation is the
April 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Delta and Takeda Partner to Reduce 2021 Aviation Emissions via Sustainable Fuel Agreement
(Delta) The agreement is part of the airline’s longstanding commitment to work with customers to reach collective goals for the
April 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Total Begins Producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel in France
(Total) Total has begun producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its La Mède biorefinery in southern France and its Oudalle facility
April 09, 2021 Read Full Article
Net Zero Drop-In Fuels: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Gevo
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Low-carbon, drop-in fuels with a pathway to “net zero” is what Gevo is all about.
April 08, 2021 Read Full Article
Contribution of Sustainable Biomass and Bioenergy in Industry Transitions towards a Circular Economy
(IEA Bioenergy) Summary and conclusions from the IEA Bioenergy eWorkshop, 19-20 October 2020 -- Key messages from the workshop • Biomass
April 06, 2021 Read Full Article
Carbon Neutral by 2035: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Neste Part 1 and Part 2
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In The Digest’s Part 1 of Neste’s 2020 Annual Report highlights, we focus on the
March 22, 2021 Read Full Article
RNG: Zero Scope 1 Emissions and Negative Carbon Intensity -- RNG Recycles Carbon and Reduces Our Dependence on Fossil Natural Gas
by Shashi Menon (EcoEngineers) However, recycling the carbon already in the atmosphere prevents the extraction and combustion of fossilized carbon sources. Think
March 03, 2021 Read Full Article
Finnair Joins Forces with Air Navigation Service Provider Fintraffic ANS to Lower CO2 Emissions
(Aviation Benefits Beyond Borders Newswire) Finnair and Finland’s air navigation service provider Fintraffic ANS have joined forces to reduce CO2
February 19, 2021 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant Set for Take off at Stanlow
(Essar) Essar Oil (UK) Limited (Essar) is delighted to join forces with Fulcrum BioEnergy Limited (Fulcrum) and Essar’s subsidiary company Stanlow
February 16, 2021 Read Full Article
ONE Conducts Successful Trial Use of Sustainable Biofuel for Decarbonisation
(GoodFuels) Ocean Network Express (ONE) is pleased to announce the successful trial use of biofuel to power the M/V MOL Experience.
February 11, 2021 Read Full Article
Biofuel Opportunities for Marine Sector: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to ORNL
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Mike Kass shared this illuminating slide guide at ABLC 2020 as
February 11, 2021 Read Full Article
Campaigns Questioning the Use of Woody Biomass for Energy Are Missing Key Facts Says IEA (International Energy Agency) Bioenergy
(International Energy Agency) There are concurrent media campaigns and publications questioning the use of woody biomass for renewable energy production. Several
February 11, 2021 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Is Hot! 584 Hydrogen Fueling Stations in 33 Countries, Ways2H Expansion, Preem, Siemens and More
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) ... What is making hydrogen so hot right now is the news that hydrogen
February 01, 2021 Read Full Article
RFA CEO: Take General Motors' Gasoline Vehicle Phase-out Plan “With a Grain of Lithium Salt”
by Rhiannon Branch (Brownfield Ag News) General Motors, the largest US auto maker, has set a target to become carbon neutral
January 29, 2021 Read Full Article
General Motors to Eliminate Gasoline and Diesel Light-Duty Cars and SUVs by 2035: Big U.S. Automaker Says It Will Invest Heavily in Electric Vehicles and Become Carbon Neutral by 2040
by Steven Mufson (Washington Post) General Motors said Thursday that it will end the sale of all gasoline and diesel
January 28, 2021 Read Full Article
Soaring Gevo Rocks to $2B Valuation – What Happened? How?
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The management kept costs trimmed, laid out a plan for deployment, and waited for the
January 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Aemetis “Carbon Zero” Solar Energy and Energy Efficiency Upgrades Supported by $16.8 million of California CEC and Utility Grants
(Aemetis) Estimated $18 million per year of increased net income ($0.75 earnings per share) -- Aemetis, Inc.(NASDAQ: AMTX) announced that its
January 25, 2021 Read Full Article
Recording and Highlights from the ARPA-E Web Conference: “Changing What’s Possible for a Sustainable Future”
by Tammy Klein (Transport Energy Strategies) Thanks to all of you who attended the recent webinar with Dr. David Babson, Program Director,
January 21, 2021 Read Full Article
Getting to Neutral Carbon: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Carbon Drawdown
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s A.J. Simon shared this illuminating slide guide at ABLC 2020 to
January 19, 2021 Read Full Article
Libertine Demonstrates Technology to Help Heavy-Duty Vehicles Go ‘Fossil Free’, Enables Improved Cold Start with Bioethanol
(Libertine) Libertine FPE (“Libertine”), the creator of Smart Engine technology for hybrid electric vehicles and distributed power generation, has demonstrated technology
January 13, 2021 Read Full Article
Transforming Carbon Dioxide into Jet Fuel Using an Organic Combustion-Synthesized Fe-Mn-K Catalyst
Benzhen Yao, Tiancun Xiao, Ofentse A. Makgae, Xiangyu Jie, Sergio Gonzalez-Cortes, Shaoliang Guan, Angus I. Kirkland, Jonathan R. Dilworth, Hamid
January 04, 2021 Read Full Article
United Makes Bold Environmental Commitment Unmatched by Any Airline; Pledges 100% Green by Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions 100% by 2050
(United Airlines) United will meet this ambitious goal by making industry-leading investments in new technology and sustainable fuels - not
December 14, 2020 Read Full Article
WEF’s ‘Clean Skies for Tomorrow’ Outlines Pathway to Net-Zero Aviation: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) What is the World Economic Forum doing to help aviation meet net zero goals? First,
December 14, 2020 Read Full Article
Bentley Switches to Waste-Based Renewable Fuels to Drive Greener In-House Logistics in Crewe
(Volkswagen) Achieving carbon neutral operations a key pillar of Bentley’s recently launched Beyond100 commitment to becoming end-to-end carbon neutral by
December 11, 2020 Read Full Article
“Life in Plastic, It’s Fantastic” – Braskem Invests $67M in Recycling Line, DOE Plastics Innovation Challenge
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) ... Like Braskem’s news that they are expanding their post-consumer resin portfolio and investing $67
December 07, 2020 Read Full Article
Neste Invests in AFS Fuel Storage Company to Enable Supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
(Neste) Neste, the world’s leading provider of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, has acquired a minority stake in Aircraft Fuel
December 02, 2020 Read Full Article
DFW Airport Recognized for Betting on Sustainability and Biomethane
(DFW Airport/NGV Journal) Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport has taken its commitment to sustainable initiatives to new levels – literally
November 27, 2020 Read Full Article
The Role of Renewable Fuels in Reducing the Climate Impact of Road Transport
(IEA Bioenergy) Experts from the IEA Bioenergy and Advanced Motor Fuels Technology Collaboration Programmes have analysed the role of renewable fuels
November 25, 2020 Read Full Article
Industry Asks EU to Include Biogas in New Sustainable Mobility Strategy
(NGV Journal/NGVA Europe) Gas Distributors for Sustainability (GD4S), the European Biogas Association (EBA) and NGVA Europe co-signed a joint letter to
November 24, 2020 Read Full Article
Decarbonising Aviation: The Sustainable Way Forward
(Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials) The aviation industry has committed to major action in the global fight against climate change, including
November 24, 2020 Read Full Article
New Joint Paper: ‘BioLNG in Transport: Making Climate Neutrality a Reality’
(Natural & bio Gas Vehicle Association (NGVA Europe)) The European Biogas Association (EBA), Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE), the Natural &
November 23, 2020 Read Full Article
California: Natural Gas Vehicle Fuel Is Carbon Negative for the First Time
(California Natural Gas Vehicle Partnership/NGV Journal) ... Renewable natural gas has the lowest carbon intensity rating of all fuels in the
November 16, 2020 Read Full Article
China's Ethanol Blending Plans Face further Hurdles
by Lauren Moffitt (Argus Media) Faltering 10pc ethanol blending (E10) because of tight and high-priced corn feedstock is fuelling doubts about
November 02, 2020 Read Full Article
Paths to a Capped Carbon Economy: 6 Ways We Can Really Make a Change
by Russ Freeman (Biofuels Digest) ... This vision of the future is one in which: Humans have multiple opportunities for a
September 23, 2020 Read Full Article
Oneworld Member Airlines Commit to Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050
oneworld® member airlines have committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050, becoming the first global airline alliance to unite behind
September 14, 2020 Read Full Article
RNG’s Growing Role in Decarbonization Strategies
by Sam Lehr, David Cox and Mike Alaimo (RNG Coalition/Biomass Magazine) Renewable natural gas (RNG) has become an increasingly important
August 29, 2020 Read Full Article
Fuels for Ireland Calls for Switch from E5 to E10
(Petrol Plaza) The national organisation is pushing the fuelling industry to be carbon neutral by 2050. -- Fuels for Ireland, an
August 21, 2020 Read Full Article
Celebrating National Aviation Day … and Commenting on How Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Is Tied to Future Sustainability, and Success, of the Enterprise
by Steve Csonka (Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuel Initiative) Today is National Aviation Day in the U.S., a recognition instituted by
August 19, 2020 Read Full Article
JetBlue Is the First U.S. Airline to Commit to and Achieve Carbon Neutrality for All Domestic Flying
(JetBlue) -- Preparing for a New Climate Reality, JetBlue Begins Offsetting Emissions for All Domestic Flights and Investing in Sustainable
August 14, 2020 Read Full Article
Rich in Sun or Wind? Here’s How Your Country Can Export Renewables
by Marc Engelhardt (Siemens Enegy) Green e-methanol is the ideal basis for a variety of alternative fuels and chemical compounds concentrated
August 06, 2020 Read Full Article
My Turn: Robert Morton: Biodiesel Is already Tackling the Climate Crisis
by Robert Morton (Providence Journal) Recently, the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis released its final report and recommendations for
July 16, 2020 Read Full Article
Microbes Pave Way for Green Flight
by Irini Angelidaki (Technical University of Denmark) ... “Soon bacteria, yeast, and fungi will become the factories that produce not only
July 16, 2020 Read Full Article
Aerion Supersonic and Carbon Engineering Join Forces to Deliver Carbon Neutral Supersonic Travel
(Carbon Engineering) Supersonic aircraft company, Aerion, the leader in supersonic technology and global mobility, and Carbon Engineering Ltd. (CE), a leading Direct