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Back TO HOMENew National Biofuel Strategy to Generate $15bn and Create Thousands of Jobs
by Jessica Wang (Townsville Bulletin) Australian farmers could reap up to $15 billion a year from a biofuel revolution designed to slash the nation’s reliance on imported fuel and shore up energy security. -- Farmers will be placed front and centre
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
EVA Air Collaborates with AIT Worldwide Logistics, Microsoft and Formosa Petrochemical Corporation to Deliver 15,000 Metric Tons of Scope 3 Emissions Reductions
(EVA Air) EVA Air today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with leading global freight forwarder AIT Worldwide Logistics (AIT) to jointly advance EVA Air's Green Transportation Program over the next two years. In the first year of the collaboration, EVA
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Italian Biodiesel Facility Achieves Key Sustainability Certifications ahead of Restart
(80 Mile PLC/Biobased Diesel Daily) 80 Mile PLC, the exploration and development company with projects in Greenland, Finland and Italy, announced Aug. 25 that its 100 percent owned subsidiary Hydrogen Valley has secured two important sustainability certifications for the Greenswitch S.r.l.
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Carbon Capture Tax Credit: Actions Needed to Improve Federal Administration and Evaluation of Tax Expenditure
(Government Accountability Office) Carbon capture technology can reduce carbon in the atmosphere by storing it underground or using it to make products like concrete or jet fuel. The 45Q tax credit was created to incentivize development of this technology. But some taxpayers
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Pioneer Completes Successful Trials
(Nova Pangea Technologies) Nova Pangaea Technologies, the UK company with a unique process to create sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from waste biomass, has completed successful endurance trials that further validate its technology. Nova Pangaea Technologies, the UK company with a unique process
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
European Energy and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Secure OMV as New Offtaker for Kassø e-Methanol Facility
(European Energy) -- Multi-year agreement with OMV adds another major industrial customer for e-methanol from the Kassø facility in Denmark. – European Energy and Mitsui & Co., Ltd., through their joint venture Solar Park Kassø (SPK), have signed a multi-year agreement
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Norwegian Hydrogen’s Hellesylt Site Gets RFNBO Certification
by Plamena Tisheva (Renewables Now) Norwegian Hydrogen has secured certification confirming that the renewable hydrogen produced at its Hellesylt Hydrogen Hub meets the EU's requirements for Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO). The RFNBO certification was issued on July 31 by ISCC
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Biomethane Supply Potential and Its Relevance for Shipping by 2030
(Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) Summary -- • Lower-emissions energy carriers for hard-to-abate sectors like shipping are available but unlikely to scale in the absence of regulations that make them cost-competitive. This has led to some criticism of potential
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Emerges as a Marine Fuel with Big Name Backing
(WinGD) As shipowners place their first investments in ethanol-fuelled ships, engine technology is well prepared for growing uptake of the biofuel, writes Andrea Lazzaro, Head of Business Development at WinGD. When one of the world’s biggest dry bulk charterers backs a new
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
FatHopes Energy and Vietnam’s National Oil Major Join Forces to Build Vietnam’s First Nationwide Circular Economy for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
(FatHopes Energy) FatHopes Energy and PVOIL establish a strategic partnership to transform Used Cooking Oil (UCO) into a source of renewable energy, supporting them to meet their SAF aspirations via the proprietary technology and the upcoming refinery. In a landmark milestone for
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Carbon Capture Coalition Statement on the Extension of the Safe Harbor for 45Q Public Comment DEADLINE October 30, 2026
(Carbon Capture Coalition) On August 14, the US Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced they have modified and extended the available safe harbor for taxpayers who capture and store carbon in dedicated saline geologic formations until such time as Treasury
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Emerges as a Marine Fuel with Big Name Backing
by Andrea Lazzaro (WinGD/Splash247.com) As shipowners place their first investments in ethanol-fuelled ships, engine technology is well prepared for growing uptake of the biofuel, writes Andrea Lazzaro, head of business intelligence at WinGD. When one of the world’s biggest dry bulk charterers
August 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Signs SAF Mandate, Adopts World's First Policy-Based Book-and-Claim System
by Gabriela Brumatti, Vinicius Damazio, Monique Murer, and Ana Paula Candil (S&P Global) ProBioQAV establishes SAF certification, book-and-claim mechanism; ANP, Anac given 240 days to issue implementing regulations; Government also establishes regulatory framework for CCUS Brazil signed a decree on Aug. 12 regulating its
August 13, 2026 Read Full Article
China Powers Green Fuel Sector as It Expands Production Capabilities
y Zheng Xin (China Daily) China has already made phased progress in cultivating its green fuel sector, marked by steadily expanding production capabilities, according to the China Green Fuel Development Report 2026, the country's first comprehensive industry panorama report recently released
August 13, 2026 Read Full Article
SBTi Issues Call for Input to Inform Revision of Forest, Land and Agriculture Standard DEADLINE October 8, 2026
(Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)) Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) companies should continue setting targets under the current guidance, using the innovations available in the Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2 such as the updated absolute contraction approach and the best efforts framework. The
August 13, 2026 Read Full Article
BioLNG: Turning Decarbonisation Ambition into Operational Reality
(Peninsula 360) Why Bio-LNGWhy Bio-LNG is emerging as a key fuel pathway in the maritime energy transition. is emerging as a key fuel pathway in the maritime energy transition. As the maritime industry accelerates its decarbonisation journey, operators face a growing challenge: reducing
August 13, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Multi-State LCFS Dynamics
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The LCFS landscape has evolved into a multi-state market, forcing producers to optimize fuel routing across jurisdictions like California, Oregon, and Washington. Operators participating in three or more state programs can capture an 8 to 15
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Towngas Submits Proposals for Hong Kong’s Five-Year Plan in Line with the National 15th Five-Year Plan, advodates for an “Energy Office” and a Green Certification Hub
(Towngas) The HKSAR Government is currently consulting on its first Five-Year Plan (2026–2030). The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) fully supports the initiative and has already submitted its proposals. The proposals cover eight major areas, including green energy
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Carbon-Negative Ethanol
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) By integrating on-site CCS, climate-smart agriculture, and renewable power, ethanol producers can engineer deep-negative carbon intensities (CI) of -20 to -50. However, the federal 45Z credit floors crop-based feedstocks at zero, meaning this deep-negative achievement earns
August 05, 2026 Read Full Article
The New Global SAF-Scape
by Stephanie Larson (U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Recently, the International Civil Aviation Organization—a specialized United Nations agency and key global entity within the aviation space—celebrated ICAO Aviation Climate Week in Montreal, Canada. The event featured international aviation policymakers,
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Fuel for Thought: Key Players Say New Rules Back Local Refineries to Produce Lower Carbon Fuels
(Cleanaway) Viva Energy and Cleanaway have welcomed the Australian Government’s latest reform to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme (NGERs) which will recognise low carbon liquid fuels, including renewable diesel, LPG and kerosene made via co-processing at local refineries. Under the
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Marine Fuel Arbitrage
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Divergent boundaries across EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, and IMO regimes create lucrative but temporary fuel-choice and routing arbitrage opportunities. Because these regulatory seams have a half-life, operators cannot assume the spread is permanent. To survive regime
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Standards Harmonization Fatigue
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The bioeconomy is overwhelmed by overlapping standards, creating severe compliance fatigue that threatens market integrity. Operators face conflicting definitions and redundant audit requirements without clear hierarchy. This saturation forces rational “selective compliance,” where operators prioritize easier
July 27, 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
Project CAPTURED Secures EU, IMO Regulatory Support for Onboard Carbon Capture in Shipping
(Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation/Carbon Capture Magazine) Project CAPTURED has reached two regulatory milestones that could accelerate the adoption of onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) in the shipping industry, following a successful pilot demonstrating the complete handling of captured carbon
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Gain Momentum as Shipping Sector Accelerates Low‑Carbon Transition
(Biofuels International) The global shipping industry is entering a decisive phase in its shift toward low‑carbon fuels, with biofuels emerging as one of the most practical and immediately deployable solutions. At the Biofuels in Shipping seminar in Istanbul, Arkas Bunker and DB
July 22, 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
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Book-and-Claim Registry Integrity
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Single-registry advancements have improved tracking, but a lack of cross-registry interoperability creates massive double-counting risks at deployment scales. Because registries lack shared identifiers and common metadata schemas, manual reconciliation is error-prone and unsustainable. To prevent double
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
GEODIS Renews Certification of Mass Balance Mechanism
(GEODIS) GEODIS’s Mass Balance mechanism has been recertified by DEKRA CERTIFICATION following a comprehensive audit. This certification confirms the reliability and traceability of the mechanism, which enables customers to receive an allocation of CO2 emission reductions based on a certified carbon
July 20, 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
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Feedstock Prequalification
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Fragmented global certification regimes demand multiple redundant audits for a single feedstock, multiplying administrative burdens without delivering incremental environmental benefits. Because verification costs are fixed per audit rather than volume-based, this fragmentation disproportionately burdens small and
July 18, 2026 Read Full Article
China Focuses on Building Voluntary Demand for SAF over Issuing Mandates
by By Mia Pei and Oceana Zhou (S&P Global) China leads Asia-Pacific SAF output; Civil Aviation Authority develops sustainability certification scheme -- China has prioritized building sustainable aviation fuel ecosystems and fostering voluntary demand over issuing demand-side policies such as mandates, said Eason Chen,
July 18, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to SAF Book-and-Claim Integrity
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Book-and-claim systems critically decouple sustainable aviation fuel attributes from physical delivery, allowing corporate demand to scale globally. However, the current landscape of fragmented, independent registries lacks shared certificate identifiers, common metadata schemas, and cross-system retirement visibility.
July 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Completes First Bioethanol Bunkering for Container Ship, towards Green Shipping
(ANI/ChiniMandi) Brazil has completed its first bioethanol bunkering operation for a container ship, marking a major milestone in the use of renewable fuels for maritime transport and strengthening the country’s position in the global low-carbon shipping transition. According to a statement by
July 14, 2026 Read Full Article
2026 Edition Criteria for High-Quality Low Carbon Fuels
(Carbon Direct) Carbon Direct has published its first Criteria for High-Quality Low Carbon Fuels (LCF), a comprehensive guide for voluntary market buyers navigating a complex and rapidly evolving landscape of certifications, regulatory schemes, and quality frameworks. The criteria address the full
July 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Why Feedstock Markets Are Becoming Central to Bio-Bunkering Strategy
(ResourceWise) Marine biofuels are often discussed at the fuel level with options including B24, B30, B100, UCOME, FAME, HVO, Bio-LNG, and Bio-methanol. But as the marine fuels market matures, a more important question may increasingly sit one step upstream: What feedstock is
July 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Shipping Fuel Supply at Risk as EU Proposal Threatens Key Delivery Pathway
(Eurogas/Cyprus Shipping News) Eurogas and 44 co-signatories are warning that proposed changes to EU sustainability certification rules could undermine liquefaction by equivalence, a key pathway used to supply bioLNG and eLNG to ships via existing LNG infrastructure. BioLNG and eLNG are among
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
Korea Shipping Association Obtains 'ISCC-EU' Certification for Distribution of Eco-friendly Ship Fuel
(Korea Shipping Association (Google Translation)) Establishing a low-carbon ship fuel supply chain -- On July 2, the Korea Quality Foundation held the ISCC-EU Trader certification award ceremony. The Korea Shipping Association (KSA, Chairman Lee Chae-ik ) announced that it has finally obtained the
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Biomethane Used in the Transport Sector with a Guarantee of Origin for the First Time in Portugal
(REN) Rede Eléctrica Nacional S.A., in its capacity as a Guarantees of Origin Issuing Entity (EEGO), has registered the first certification of Guarantees of Origin (GO) for biomethane intended for the transport sector. With this operation, the company G3 | Go
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
GHGP Urged to Unlock Renewable Gaseous Fuels Markets ahead of New Standard
(Bioenergy International) Aligning with the UK's London Climate Action Week’s ambition to deliver an inclusive and resilient net-zero transition, circa 90 global industry leaders have called on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) to recognise the environmental and climate benefits of renewable
July 07, 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 Marine Biofuel Delivery
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) While marine biofuel demand is scaling rapidly, actual deployment is bottlenecked by last-mile delivery logistics rather than fuel availability. Mature hubs like Singapore and Rotterdam possess the necessary certified bunker barges, segregated tankage, and ISO-compliant blend
July 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Verde Marine Energy Completes Its 1st Physical Bunkering of B100 Marine Biofuel
(Verde Marine Energy/Biobased Diesel Daily) Verde Marine Energy announced June 23 that it has completed its first physical bunkering of B100 advanced biodiesel, also known as fatty acid methyl esters (FAME), in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp market, delivering up to 90 percent greenhouse-gas
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Carbon Direct Releases Criteria for High-Quality Low Carbon Fuels for Voluntary Market Buyers
(Carbon Direct) Carbon Direct released the Criteria for High-Quality Low Carbon Fuels — a globally applicable, consolidated criteria for high-quality low carbon fuels (LCF) procurement on the voluntary market. The Criteria serve as an expert guide for voluntary market buyers, consolidating
June 25, 2026 Read Full Article
World-First for Power-to-Liquid: ERA ONE Receives ISCC EU Certification
(INERATEC) INERATEC, the Karlsruhe-based pioneer in sustainable e-Fuels, has reached a key regulatory milestone: its PtL plant ERA ONE has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) EU certification under the Renewable Energy Directive (EU) 2018/2001 (RED III). This makes
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Marine Biofuel Bunkering Infrastructure
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Marine biofuel supply is growing rapidly, but last-mile delivery infrastructure is the binding constraint. Key bottlenecks include a severe lack of segregated tankage, specialized bunker barges, and blend-testing facilities at major hubs like Singapore and Fujairah.
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Palm Oil Market at USD 77.42 Billion to Reach USD 105.15 Billion by 2032 at 4.47% CAGR - Rapid Growth in Sustainable Oils
(Maximize Market Research/Open PR) ... The market is gaining attention as sustainability requirements, responsible sourcing, labeling rules, import-export controls, and certified sustainable palm oil commitments reshape procurement decisions. MMR notes that consumer awareness of environmental and social issues has pushed companies
June 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Cargill Studies Beef Tallow for Brazil Biodiesel as US Tariffs Bite
by Roberto Samora and Fernando Cardoso (Reuters) Cargill is studying the feasibility of using beef tallow to produce biodiesel in Brazil, a trader for the firm said on Tuesday (June 16, 2026), as U.S. tariffs have made exports of the animal
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to SAF Standards Fragmentation
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The dominance of ASTM D7566 is fracturing as regional authorities like EASA, China’s CAAC, and India’s DGCA establish independent sustainable aviation fuel specifications. This regulatory divergence forces producers to endure multiple independent qualification processes, imposing an
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Be8 Arrives in Italy and Strengthens Its Strategy in the European Biofuels Market
(Be8) Be8 announced this week the creation of another group subsidiary: Be8 Milan, in Italy. The new operation is aligned with the company’s strategic planning and aims to strengthen exports of biofuels and raw materials to Europe, such as soybean oil,
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels from Polish Fields. ORLEN Develops Cooperation with Science and Agriculture.
(ORLEN (Google translation)) ORLEN has begun collaborating with the Poznań University of Life Sciences on a project to develop optimal conditions for growing camelina (Camelina sativa) for biofuel production. This initiative supports the development of a domestic supply chain for
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Baker Hughes’ Fuel Flexible NovaLT™ 16 Gas Turbine Certified by RINA for Marine Propulsion
(Baker Hughes) Marine-validated NovaLT™ 16 gas turbine certified to operate on natural gas and up to 100% hydrogen; RINA Type Approval announced during Posidonia event in Athens, Greece RINA, the inspection, certification and consulting engineering multinational and Baker Hughes, an energy technology company,
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Jiangnan Shipyard Unveils New Nuclear Power Program in Greece
(Xinde Maritime) Jiangnan Shipyard makes another move in "nuclear energy shipping": this time it's not just one ship. According to Xinde Maritime Network, on June 2, Jiangnan Shipyard (Group) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, released a new concept
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
The Green Meth, Brown Field, Purple Stain & Amber Slash Bioeconomy Revival: What The Compass Shows Us
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... What do these successes have in common? -- That question led to The Compass. Not a report. Not a forecast. Not a collection of best practices. A field guide. Nineteen years of observation. Thousands of deployment
June 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Saff the Mighty Hoop Jumper: What SkyNRG Teaches Us about Getting Steel in the Ground
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Once upon a time there was a daring and skillful hoop-jumper named Saff. No one could jump hoops like he. He could somersault through flaming hoops, sustainability hoops, carbon-intensity hoops. Children cheered him. Elders admired him.
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
III Biodiesel and Biojet Fuel Forum: SAF, Biodiesel, and Sustainable Fuels for Marine/Maritime
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The III Biodiesel and Biojet Fuel (SAF) Forum: Technology and Innovation was held in São Paulo on May 13 and 14, 2026, promoted by the Ubrabio. The event provided an important space for dialogue
May 22, 2026 Read Full Article
DLR Celebrates the Laying of the Keel of the Seagoing Technology Platform MODULARIS
(Deutsches Zentrum fur Luft- and Raumfart (Google Translation)) • The keel laying ceremony for the DLR's seagoing technology platform took place in Flensburg on May 20, 2026. The platform will serve as a floating laboratory for innovative maritime technologies under the name
May 21, 2026 Read Full Article
CertifHy and Hydrogen Europe Partner for RFNBO Certification Training
(CertifHy) CertifHy and Hydrogen Europe are teaming up in a strategic partnership to provide Hydrogen Europe’s members and the wider hydrogen community with targeted training on Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO) certification, built on a well-established programme developed over the
May 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Anaergia’s Rhode Island Bioenergy Facility Receives Temporary Negative Carbon Intensity Score Approval Under Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations
(Anaergia/Business Wire) First Canadian approval for a US-based facility -- The Rhode Island Bioenergy Facility (“RIBF”), owned and operated by a subsidiary of Anaergia Inc. (“Anaergia” or the “Company”) (TSX: ANRG) (OTCQX: ANRGF), has received a temporary negative Carbon Intensity (“CI”) score
May 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Aether Fuels and FlyORO Sign MOU to Explore Integrated SAF Supply-Chain and Blending Solutions for Project Beacon and Future Aether Projects
(FlyORO) The Singapore-rooted collaboration would connect Project Beacon’s first-of-a-kind next-generation SAF pathway with modular blending technology first launched in Singapore. KEY HIGHLIGHTS Non-binding MOU to jointly explore potential SAF supply-chain, blending and related activities in support of Project Beacon and future Aether SAF
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Commission Publishes Simplification Review of EU Deforestation Regulation m Public Comment DEADLINE June 1, 2026
(European Commission) Today (May 3, 2026), the Commission published a report on the simplification of the revised EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and a set of further measures for a smooth and effective implementation following the agreement of co-legislators last December. These
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
The Parallax of Oil Prices
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Fuel remains mostly invisible until suddenly it isn’t. That is the strange thing about oil markets. They create what might be called a parallax of price. In astronomy, parallax describes how an object appears to shift
May 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Why Biomethane Trading Just Quietly Entered a New Phase
by Leon Stille (OilPrice.com) Updated mass balance rules from International Sustainability and Carbon Certification are tightening how biomethane is traded; Biomethane is becoming central to Europe’s renewable fuels system; The impact is financial as much as regulatory—projects and trading structures must be robust and
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Stranded Molecules: Why US SAF Can't Cross the Atlantic to Fill Europe's Mandate Gap
(SAF Path) The trans-Atlantic SAF trade Europe was counting on isn't price-blocked, ship-blocked, or supply-blocked. It's certification-blocked. -- The trans-Atlantic SAF trade that policy modelers assumed would balance the system, US molecules flowing east into a structurally short EU market, is not
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
SBP (Sustainable Biomass Program) Standards v2.1 Published
by Melanie Wedgbury (Sustainable Biomass Program) The Sustainable Biomass Program (SBP) has today published v2.1 of the SBP Standards, reinforcing sustainability safeguards, improving audit consistency, and strengthening alignment with the EU Renewable Energy Directive (REDIII), whilst maintaining the scheme’s established risk‑based
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Sasol Achieves First-in-Africa Crude-Oil Refinery Product Sustainability Certification
(Sasol) Sasol has reached a major milestone in South Africa’s energy and industrial transition, with Natref becoming the first refinery in Africa to achieve product sustainability certification for key fuels production pathways, alongside certified sustainable chemicals production at Secunda Operations. The
April 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Global Biofuels Alliance Targets SAF Corridors, Advances Methanol for Marine Sector
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) GBA negotiates SAF corridors for standardization; Methanol emerges as near-term marine fuel solution; 2G ethanol shifts focus from road to SAF feedstock The Global Biofuels Alliance is in active negotiations with the governments across the world to establish a sustainable
April 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Bennu Climate and lomarlabs Launch World’s First Maritime Methane Removal Pilot
(Lomar Shipping) Climate technology company Bennu Climate and maritime innovation venture catalyst lomarlabs have launched the first extended at-sea trial of a system designed to remove methane during normal ship operations. The 12-month pilot on a Lomar supramax (57,000-dwt) bulk carrier will test Bennu’s compact device that permanently
April 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Strengthens Palm Oil Industry through Sustainability Certification
(VNA/Vietnam Plus) ... Indonesia is accelerating the implementation of the Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) certification across its palm oil processing industry, in a move aimed at enhancing sustainability governance and boosting the sector’s global competitiveness. According to the Indonesian Ministry of Industry,
April 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Online Consultation Workshop on the Development of the ASEAN Biofuel Cooperation Framework under the SPICES Project
(ASEAN Center for Energy) On 1 April 2026, the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), in collaboration with the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA). held the Online Consultation Workshop on the Development of the ASEAN Biofuel Cooperation Framework under the
April 15, 2026 Read Full Article
JCB Launches B100 Excavator Fuel Option
(Bioenergy International) UK-headed plant machinery manufacturer J C Bamford Excavators Ltd (JCB) has announced the launch of a B100 biodiesel ready option in newly manufactured JCB 140X, 145XR, 150X, 220X and 245XR excavator models from June 2026. Many engine suppliers have approved
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
FincoEnergies and Scan Global Logistics Partner on Biofuel Swap, Enabling Immediate, Verifiable Road Transport CO₂e Reductions
(Scan Global Logistics) FincoEnergies and Scan Global Logistics (SGL) are strengthening their collaboration by implementing Biofuel Swap, a globally applicable solution for decarbonising road transport. With Biofuel Swap, SGL offers its customers immediate emissions reductions - with no changes to vehicles,
April 13, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to Commodity + Carbon
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) GIC Group introduced “Commodity Plus Carbon” (CPC), a novel financial instrument designed to make biomass supply chains investable. The most newsworthy aspect is how CPC functions as a hybrid between a commodity futures contract and a
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Commencement of Continuous Use of Bio-LNG Fuel in Car Carriers
(Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (Google Translation)) Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") has entered into a long-term procurement agreement for bio-LNG (liquefied biomethane), one of the carbon-neutral fuels, and has commenced its continuous use in LNG-fueled car
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Carboninsets Launches Marketplace for Multimodal EACs to Accelerate Supply Chain Decarbonization
(Carboninsets) Carboninsets, the independent matchmaker service for verified Environmental Attribute Certificates (EACs), has launched a digital marketplace to support global transactions of high-quality EACs in hard-to-abate sectors, starting with transportation. The marketplace brings together qualified demand and verified EAC supply from
April 08, 2026 Read Full Article
First Certificates of Origin Guarantee Issued for Biomethane Produced in Portugal
(REN) Rede Eléctrica Nacional S.A., in its capacity as a Guarantees of Origin Issuing Entity (EEGO), carried out on March 20 the first issuance of Guarantees of Origin (GO) for biomethane produced in Portugal. This issuance marks a new milestone in
April 08, 2026 Read Full Article
SAF Scale-up Faces Financing, Execution Hurdles : Biomass Conference Panel
by Sofia Cabrera (S&P Global) SAF scale-up stalls amid financing gaps; Policy fragmentation complicates global growth; Rail demand rises for biofuel logistics Financing constraints, infrastructure limitations, and evolving policy frameworks continue to challenge the scale-up of sustainable aviation fuel, even as global demand signals
April 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Zemo Partnership Launches RFAS Aviation to Strengthen the Verification of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Traceability in the UK
(Zemo Partnership) Zemo Partnership today announces the launch of RFAS Aviation, a new voluntary assurance scheme designed to provide independent verification of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) across the UK supply chain. The scheme responds to a critical industry need for a harmonised
April 02, 2026 Read Full Article
China Opens Comment Period on Inland Methanol Bunkering Rules Public Comment DEADLINE April 10, 2026
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, the Maritime Bureau of the Ministry of Transport on March 31 released a draft guide covering the technical and inspection rules for methanol bunkering vessels on inland waterways, with public comments due by April
April 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Titan Clean Fuels and TURN2X Agree e-Methane Supply Deal
(American Journal of Transportation) Titan Clean Fuels has signed an off-take agreement with green energy supplier TURN2X to deliver e-Methane to the maritime industry from 2028 onwards. Titan operates seven bunker vessels and is able to deliver in around 52 ports
March 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Powering Global Maritime Decarbonization, Shanghai Electric Delivers First Large-Scale Biomethanol Bunkering for International Shipping
(Shanghai Electric) Biomethanol from Shanghai Electric's Taonan project has been successfully bunkered onto the container vessel CMA CGM OSMIUM at Shanghai's Yangshan Port this month. The operation marks the first large-scale adoption of Chinese biomethanol by a global shipping leader, underscoring
March 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels and Maritime Decarbonisation: Trust, but Verify
by John Snyder (Riviera) Operators’ use of biofuel has increased twelvefold since 2021 as international and EU regulations kick in, but caution is required regarding fuel quality and origin -- Over the last five years, shipowners have increasingly adopted biofuel as a
March 27, 2026 Read Full Article
European Industries Release Urgent Call for EU Leaders for Fast Biomethane Rollout as a Driver of Competitiveness, Energy Security and Defossilisation
(European Biogas Association) The signatories of the Joint Biomethane Declaration, leading European industry associations, are calling for biomethane to become a central building block of the EU’s reindustrialisation, energy security, and transition to climate neutrality. The Declaration sends a clear signal of strong industrial demand
March 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Inherit Enters Operation with World’s First Carbon Removal Project from Biogas in Norway
(Inherent) Biogenic CO2 captured from wastewater biogas is now being permanently stored 2,600 metres below the seabed. A global first for bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS). Oslo, Norway — March 23, 2026 – The first tank truck loads of
March 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Op-Ed: Biofuels Move from Theory to Practice at Sea
by Siddhesh Prabhu (CargoRex) For many shipowners, the conversation around decarbonization is no longer about long-term ambition alone. It is increasingly about what can be done now, within existing operational and commercial constraints, to improve emissions performance without waiting for new fuels,
March 25, 2026 Read Full Article
EcoCeres and Chinese Aviation Partners Launch SAF Pilot Program in China
(EcoCeres) EcoCeres has launched a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) pilot program in China, codenamed “Project Spark”, together with The Second Research Institute of Civil Aviation Administration of China (CASRI), China National Aviation Fuel Group (CNAF), China Southern Airlines, Air China Cargo,
March 24, 2026 Read Full Article
DEKRA Recognized as Certification Body for Renewable Hydrogen under the CertifHy EU RFNBO Scheme
(DEKRA) Europe’s renewable hydrogen market has taken another step towards industrial scale-up. CertifHy has officially recognized DEKRA Certification as an independent Certification Body under the CertifHy EU RFNBO Voluntary Scheme, authorizing the company to carry out certification, pre-certification and re-certification audits
March 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Europe Needs Energy Now: Waste-Based Biodiesel Can Deliver
(European Waste-Based and Advanced Biofuels Association) “Despite stronger safeguards and an expanded feedstock base, EU policy still imposes a 1.7% contribution cap on fuels produced from Annex IX Part B feedstocks, such as used cooking oil and animal fats. This limit no
March 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Independent Testing Demonstrates Biofuel Benefits
(Sulnox Group) Sulnox, the greentech company delivering lower fuel costs and emissions with zero capex, is pleased to announce the results of an independent laboratory evaluation of Sulnox Eco™ by a leading marine fuels testing organisation. The study evaluated Sulnox EcoTM across
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Supercharging Sustainable Aviation Fuel Uptake: ISCC, OMV and Airbus Strengthen Credible Book and Claim Approaches
(International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is one of the central challenges facing the aviation sector. Meeting this challenge requires collaboration across the value chain, supported by credible frameworks that enable new ways of bringing SAF to
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
CADO SAF Registry, 123Carbon, and Assure SAF Registry Collaborate on Interoperability Pilot to Strengthen SAF Attribute Integrity across Sectors
(123Carbon) The Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization (CADO), 123Carbon, and Assure SAF Registry have agreed to collaborate to implement interoperability between their respective Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) registries. The focus of the collaboration is to exchange verified SAF attribute integrity information among
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
CAAFI Team Highlights -- Certification/Qualification
(Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative) The work of the Cert/Qual team is aligned with the activities of ASTM’s aviation fuel subcommittee D02.J0 The fuel qualification process is described in the paper “Qualification of Alternative Jet Fuels,” which may be found at
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Viva Energy Refinery Gets Green Light to Produce Renewable Diesel
by Sean Mortell (OwnerDriver) The international certification will allow the Geelong refinery to begin producing co-processed renewable diesel for transport operators -- A Victorian refinery has received international certification to produce co-processed renewable diesel. Viva Energy’s Geelong refinery has received the certification that
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Delivering Sustainable Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The IEA’s pathway analysis reveals that sustainable fuel use could quadruple by 2035, led by aviation and shipping. High-impact news includes the report’s finding that biofuel premiums add less than 1% to food prices and only
February 16, 2026 Read Full Article
New BioLNG Loading Service at BBG
(Bahía de Bizkaia Gas (Google translation)) BBG launches bioLNG loading service after passing ISCC certification -- The Bahía de Bizkaia Gas (BBG) liquefied natural gas storage and regasification plant has obtained the necessary certification to manage bioLNG, that is, biomethane of renewable
February 13, 2026 Read Full Article
A Reality Check for Feedstocks, Policy and Capital
(HutanBio/Biofuels International) Manshu Agarwal, CEO, HutanBio, has outlined what he sees are the critical factors that will drive growth in the biofuels sector over the coming year. My prediction for the year ahead is that it will not be a breakout year
February 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Methanex Corporation: U.K.'s First Commercial Biomethanol Bunkering Service Launches at Port of Immingham
(Finanz Nachrichten/Globe Newswire) Exolum, Methanex Corporation (TSX: MX) (Nasdaq: MEOH) and Ørsted, today (February 10, 2026) announced the launch of the United Kingdom's (U.K.) first commercially ready biomethanol storage and supply service for shipping at the Port of Immingham. The
February 11, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Marine Biofuels Horizons
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) India is emerging as a leader in maritime decarbonization, targeting net-zero emissions for major ports by 2047 and the broader shipping sector by 2070. Most newsworthy is the successful completion of B20 to B50 biodiesel trials
February 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Amendment to the THG Quota Law Sets a Precedent for Fraud Prevention
(Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP)) The UFOP welcomes the measures for strengthening fraud prevention included in the draft law on the further development of the greenhouse gas reduction quota. These include, in particular, the elimination of
February 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Bahia Strengthens Role in Biofuels with Higher Biodiesel Output and Growing Exports to Europe
by Vivek Waghmode (BioEnergy Times) Bahia is gaining a stronger position in the biofuels sector as it continues to increase biodiesel production, expand exports to Europe, and reinforce its role in the shift toward renewable energy. This progress is being driven by
February 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Embrapa Publishes Studies that Increase Transparency and Refine the Calculation of the Carbon Intensity of Biofuels in Brazil.
(Embrapa (Google Translation)) Articles detail the emissions accounting methodology for RenovaBio and describe the state production profiles of sugarcane, soybeans, and corn, with their respective emissions. The RenovaCalc tool supports the certification of biofuel plants and provides the basis for calculating
January 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Vopak Facilitates Green Methanol Bunkering Supply Chain from China to Singapore
(Manifold Times) Company is facilitating both ends of the bunkering supply chain from Vopak Tianjin to Vopak Penjuru Terminal, in partnership with Singapore’s bunker supplier Global Energy Trading. -- Liquid and gas storage and infrastructure solutions provider Vopak on Tuesday (27 January,
January 29, 2026 Read Full Article
CF Industries, POET, and Major Agriculture Co-Operatives Launch Low-Carbon Fertilizer Pilot to Cut Ethanol Production Carbon Intensity
(CF Industries) CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF), a leading global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products, and POET, the world’s largest producer of biofuels, have launched a pilot project with major agriculture co-operatives to jointly develop a low-carbon fertilizers supply
January 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Petrobras Expands International Presence with B24 Marine Biofuel Sales
(Petrobras/Biobased Diesel Daily) Petrobras announced Jan. 15 that it has signed an agreement to supply bunker fuel with 24 percent renewable content (B24) to the Norwegian company Odfjell, one of the world’s largest shipping companies in the transport of chemicals and bulk liquids. Petrobras said this strategic operation
January 28, 2026 Read Full Article
ILUC Reconsidered
(Molecule Group) Molecule Group's held an ILUC Reconsidered workshop on-site at the Clean Fuels Conference 2026 in Orlando on January 19th to gather feedback on the workstream’s near-term objectives. ILUC Reconsidered group leader* Tristan Brown was a panel speaker during the “ILUC
January 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Airlines Target EU Climate Rules after Carmakers Showed the Way
by Tommaso Lecca (Politico) The recent weakening of the ban on gasoline and diesel cars is fueling calls for a similar reversal in the aviation sector. -- ... Their big target is getting the EU to dilute its mandate forcing airlines to use
January 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Gevo Achieves Industry Milestone: 500,000 High-Quality Carbon Removal Credits Issued from Gevo North Dakota Plant
(Gevo) The Gevo North Dakota site is believed to be the largest producer of engineered carbon removal credits and the only ethanol carbon capture and storage project issuing Puro.earth-certified certificates with thousand-year permanence Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), a leader in renewable fuels
January 22, 2026 Read Full Article
China Lays out Blueprint for Green Trade Expansion
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, the Ministry of Commerce has issued a sweeping directive to accelerate green trade, detailing a national framework to align foreign trade with China’s carbon peaking and neutrality goals. Approved by the State Council,
January 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels to Recognize Two Prominent Industry Leaders at Annual Conference
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels Alliance America will recognize two industry leaders for their outstanding contributions in advancing biodiesel for heavy-duty equipment and renewable liquid heating fuels during the 2026 Clean Fuels Conference in Orlando, Florida this week. John Deere will
January 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Syzygy Plasmonics Signs Landmark Commercial Offtake Agreement with Trafigura to Supply Advanced Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Syzygy Plasmonics/PR Newswire) Binding six-year offtake agreement marks a significant milestone for the industry, paving the way for using abundant biogas to create cost-competitive SAF HOUSTON, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Syzygy Plasmonics, a global leader in light-driven chemical reactor technology, today announced a binding
January 21, 2026 Read Full Article
When the Clock Is Ticking, but the Rules Aren’t Set: Clean Fuels Conference 2026 Delegates Assess a Wonderland of Market Opportunity and Policy Uncertainty
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) If the clean fuels industry is living through an Alice-in-Wonderland moment, it’s not because things feel fanciful. It’s because the rules keep changing shape just as the clock gets louder. That was the unspoken theme running through
January 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Alkagesta Awarded ISCC CORSIA Certification
(Alkagesta) Alkagesta, a global commodity trading house specializing in petroleum and steel products, fertilizers and biofuels, announced in January that it has been awarded certification under the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification System GmbH’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International
January 21, 2026 Read Full Article
A Wonky Accounting Device Is Becoming an Essential Part of Climate Strategies: Environmental Attribute Certificates
by Jim Giles (Trellis) Environmental attribute certificates aggregate demand for low-carbon products to boost the spread of emerging technologies. EACs were used in 2025 to funnel investment to low-carbon cement, iron, road transport and other sectors. The instrument works by separating the environmental
January 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Ocean Freight Sweden Achieves up to 86.9% CO2 Reduction on FCL Container Shipments
(Scan Global Logistics) When Scan Global Logistics' (SGL) Ocean Freight team in Sweden announced their goal to power all first- and final-mile container deliveries with biofuel, it was a bold commitment. Two years later, that promise has been fulfilled and verified:
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Bunge Becomes 1st Crushing Company to Certify Soybeans with Low Land-Use Change Impact for SAF Production
(Bunge/Biobased Diesel Daily) Bunge Brasil announced in December that it has become the first company to certify soybeans for use in the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) under the international ISCC CORSIA Plus protocol, recognized by the International Civil Aviation
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Topsoe Series of Podcasts on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
(Topsoe) SAF Special #1 of 3: SAF in 2025: Are we still sitting on the runway? Season 7 In the first of our three-part SAF Specials, The Fuel for Thought Podcast Season 7 opens with Patrick Edmond, Chief Marketing Officer at Future Energy
January 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Notes from Peanut Butter Lake: Why SAF Is Moving Slower than It Should — and What Cascadia Teaches Us about Real Take-Off
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Today, aviation accounts for 3% of global carbon emissions, and since hydrogen and electric aircraft remain decades from wide-scale deployment, SAF is the only drop-in solution available to decarbonize flight over the next 40 to
January 06, 2026 Read Full Article
JETEX Invests in Azzera to Advance Sustainable Aviation Initiatives
(Azzera) Aviation sustainability provider Azzera Inc. announces that JETEX, a global leader in private aviation, is the latest strategic investor in the digital carbon-management platform. The new investment positions the technology platform to continue evolving functionality, grow its international footprint, and deliver
January 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Selling the Oomph, Not the Oil: Aemetis, XCF, and the Invisible Value Shift That Will Define Renewables in 2026
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The gallons of green liquid? Not the star anymore. The real value lies in the attributes — the verified, tradeable, financeable proof of carbon benefit. Like: • Energy Attribute Certificates (RECs, Guarantees of Origin) • Zero-Emission Credits
January 02, 2026 Read Full Article
RGFI Awarded Key EU Biomethane Project as European and Irish Stakeholders Convene in Dublin
(Renewable Gas Forum Ireland) Ireland, represented by Renewable Gas Forum Ireland (RGFI) is one of eight European countries to be awarded the BIOMAPE project, a new European Union Horizon Programme initiative designed to support the accelerated and sustainable deployment of biomethane
December 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Understanding the Trade Impacts of Sustainability Certification: Insights from the STAR4BBS White Paper
(Renewable Carbon News) The White Paper is based on a systematic review of 563 publications, of which 21 quantitative studies met the criteria for detailed assessment -- Sustainability requirements have become a decisive factor in shaping global trade, influencing competitiveness, transparency and
December 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Gevo’s Carbon Dioxide Removal Credits from Its North Dakota Facility Expected to Improve in Value with a Higher Grade from an Independent Rating Agency with a Global Reputation
(Gevo) Gevo North Dakota Awarded “A” Rating from BeZero Carbon, Affirming its High-Quality Carbon Removal Credits -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) is pleased to announce that BeZero Carbon Ltd., a preeminent global carbon rating agency, has upgraded its rating for the Gevo
December 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Open Call for Evidence -- SAF Mandate: Crop-Derived Sustainable Aviation Fuel Public Comment DEADLINE March 16, 2026
(U.K. Department for Transport) In 2023, transport accounted for 35% of economy-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions when including international aviation and maritime. The government is committed to delivering greener transport, which will support the missions to kickstart economic growth and make
December 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Odfjell Has Launched the First Operational Green Corridor between Brazil and Europe
(Odfjell) Based on certified sustainable biofuel, this initiative sets a new benchmark for deep-sea decarbonization, demonstrating that low-carbon solutions are available today (December 15, 2025). -- Our chemical tankers are now sailing the 5,000-nautical-mile route between Brazil and Europe with substantially lower
December 18, 2025 Read Full Article
The "Qingqing No. 1" Project, the World's Largest Integrated Green Hydrogen Ammonia and Methanol Project, Has Been Put into Operation.
by Fan Ying, Zhang Shuo (China Energy Engineering Corporation Brand Department (Google Translation)) On December 16, the commissioning ceremony for Phase I and the launch ceremony for Phase II of the "Qingqing Hydrogen-1" Songyuan Hydrogen Energy Industrial Park (Green Hydrogen-Ammonia-Methanol Integrated
December 18, 2025 Read Full Article
EcoCeres Earns Prestigious RSB ICAO CORSIA Certification, Underscoring Global Leadership in Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(EcoCeres) EcoCeres has attained certification under the RSB ICAO CORSIA scheme for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), a globally recognised standard aligned with the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). EcoCeres Inc., a leading pure-play renewable
December 17, 2025 Read Full Article
MENA Biofuels, Saybolt Partner to Build UAE’s 1st SAF Testing Laboratory
(GCC Business News) MENA Biofuels has signed a strategic agreement with Saybolt International, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification, to establish the UAE’s first independent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) testing and certification laboratory in Fujairah. The new partnership, following the
December 05, 2025 Read Full Article
European Biomethane Benchmark: 2025 Edition
(SIA) The 8th edition of the European Biomethane Benchmark reveals sustained growth in the biomethane sector, in a context of expanding renewable energies and an evolving regulatory framework. The biomethane sector in Europe continues its strong growth momentum, with more than 1,500
December 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Exploring Ethanol: New Fuel Trial to Start on Laura Mærsk
(Maersk) Summary: Maersk continues to explore options to diversify its low-emission fuel portfolio by testing ethanol in a dual-fuel methanol engine. Maersk to trial 50/50 ethanol-methanol blend on the vessel Laura Mærsk Initial E10 test confirmed safe integration and strong performance Ethanol offers another scalable,
December 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Forestry Council Weighs $210M SAF Proposal
(Forest Data Network) Consideration of proposed Wisconsin state legislation that would approve $210 million in financing for a sustainable aviation fuel refinery in Hayward, Wisconsin, was launched at the meeting of the Wisconsin Council on Forestry on November 18. The legislation would
December 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Agri-Feedstocks, the Emerging Backbone of Europe’s Biofuel Ambitions
(EurActiv) Europe’s energy giants are seeking to harness the potential of agricultural residues to increase the use of biofuel -- As Europe races to decarbonise transport, biofuels are taking on renewed strategic importance. The European Commission has just published a bioeconomy strategy which recommends
December 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Open Consultation: Common Biomass Sustainability Framework DEADLINE February 27, 2026
(U.K. Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) This consultation is seeking views on the development of a common biomass sustainability framework, which includes proposals for strengthening existing biomass sustainability criteria in line with latest evidence as well as improvements to current
December 03, 2025 Read Full Article
The Coming Slow Fade of America’s Corn Ethanol Industry
by Michael Barnard (Clean Technica) The story of the United States corn ethanol industry is a story about a sector that grew rapidly under a very specific set of policy, technology and market conditions. It filled a gap when gasoline demand
December 01, 2025 Read Full Article
How FuelEU Maritime Is Changing Commercial Negotiations
(DNV) The FuelEU Maritime regulation differs from the EU Emissions Trading System in terms of reporting responsibilities and financial liabilities. DNV’s Emissions Connect can function as a trusted single source of truth for all stakeholders that supports fair cost allocation. The reporting
December 01, 2025 Read Full Article
U.S. Chamber Sustainable Aviation Fuel Policy Whitepaper
(U.S. Chamber of Commerce) The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released the following whitepaper which provides a current landscape of the U.S. sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market and provides suggestions for potential supportive policies that can help achieve scale. SAF is an alternative
November 30, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Gevo
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Gevo’s compelling focus is on Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) SAF, asserting it has the most competitive cash cost of production compared to HEFA. Their ambitious claim is validated by the Gevo North Dakota site, featuring a wholly-owned, operational proprietary
November 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Report Highlights How Embracing SAF Can Boost New Zealand’s Economy
(Biofuels International) Domestic production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to meet 30% of New Zealand's jet fuel needs by 2050 could generate $1.3 billion (€0.64 billion) in Gross Value Added (GVA) and create 5,700 jobs, while also strengthening fuel security, according
November 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Spring GDS’s Book & Claim Solution for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Spring GDS) Spring GDS is launching its’ Book & Claim solution to reduce emissions from air transport in November 2025. Following the success of our HVO100 biofuel initiative that reduces road transport emissions by up to 90 %, we’re expanding our sustainability focus
November 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Skymetrix Partners with 123Carbon Platform to Provide Full End-to-End SAF Management for Airlines
(123Carbon) Skymetrix, a global provider of aviation fuel and cost management software, and 123Carbon, an independent platform for carbon insetting within multi-modal transportation, have announced a partnership to simplify and enhance the management of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for airlines. This
November 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Hycamite’s Technology to Decarbonize Shipping Awarded AiP by Industry Leader DNV
(Hycamite) Hycamite TCD Technologies Ltd.’s (“Hycamite”) application of its technology to decarbonize the maritime industry has received an important new certification from classification society DNV. DNV awarded Hycamite an Approval in Principle (AiP) for its concept design of a pre-combustion, solid-form carbon capture system that
November 14, 2025 Read Full Article
GHG Quota Act Sets Long-Term Framework for More Biofuels and Climate Protection
(Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Crops (UFOP)) UFOP calls for faster deliberations and a roadmap for alternative fuels -- Torsten Krawczyk, Chairman of the Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Crops (UFOP), calls for swift deliberation and
November 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Aster and Aether Fuels Partner on the First Next-Generation Commercial Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant in Singapore
(Aster and Aether Fuels/Globe Newswire) Aster, a leading provider of energy and chemical solutions in Southeast Asia, and Aether Fuels (Aether), a sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) producer, have today signed an agreement to develop the first next-generation, commercial-scale SAF production facility
November 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Ten Leading Global Companies Join Future Energy Global to Cut Aviation Emissions with Pioneering “Book & Claim” SAF Pilot Scheme
(Future Energy Global) Ten pioneering companies have joined forces with Future Energy Global (FEG) to launch a first-of-a-kind multi-airline pilot program to acquire 20,000 tonnes (about 7 million gallons) of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) using the Book and Claim system. The aviation
November 07, 2025 Read Full Article
New Technical Expert Panel on Carbon Accounting from Carbon Measures and International Chamber of Commerce
(Reuters Impact Studio) Carbon Measures, a newly launched global cross-industry coalition, in partnership with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is proud to announce the formation of an independent expert panel that will work to develop the guidelines and implementation steps
November 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Global Industry Leaders Call on GHG Standards-setting Body to Incentivize Renewable Gases
(American Biogas Council) Ahead of COP30, 30 leading industrial and utilities companies around the world have joined coordinators of the Let Green Gas Count campaign (including ADBA, the American Biogas Council, EBA, eNG Coalition, Eurogas, Molecule Group, RNG Coalition, World Biogas Association) in call to the Green House
November 07, 2025 Read Full Article
The New Commodity Frontier: Why London Investors Are Backing Waste-Based Biofeedstocks
by Sarah Dunsby (LondonLovesBusiness) As global markets shift from fossil fuels to renewables, London’s financial elite are scouting an unlikely new asset: waste. Specifically, waste-based biofeedstocks such as used cooking oil (UCO), animal fats, and organic residues are the core ingredients
November 06, 2025 Read Full Article
XCF Global and Impact Jets Sign MOU to Supply Private Jet Market with Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(XCF Global/Access Newswire) Expands XCF's reach to the ~$17 billion U.S. private aviation market; Develops new growth channel through Impact Jets' network of ~130 operators; Accelerates adoption by bringing verifiable, traceable SAF to private jet operators and travelers XCF Global, Inc. ("XCF") (Nasdaq:SAFX), a key player in decarbonizing the aviation industry
November 05, 2025 Read Full Article
RSB EU RED Certification Scheme Recognised under the UK’s Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO)
(Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials) The Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) is pleased to announce that its RSB EU RED certification scheme has been formally recognised under the UK’s Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO). Operators can now use their RSB EU RED certification to demonstrate compliance
November 04, 2025 Read Full Article
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