(Cactus Communications/EurekAlert!) Researchers provide a roadmap for converting biomass into renewable energy and chemicals using machine learning and sustainability assessments As global efforts to reduce dependence on fossil resources continue to intensify, biomass has emerged as a promising renewable feedstock for producing
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Back TO HOMECargill 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
Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company Marks 30 Years in Business
by Tom Cherveny (AgWeek) The farmer-owned cooperative that owns the ethanol plant outside Benson, Minnesota, was launched 30 years ago to add value to locally produced corn. -- ... Thirty years later, Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company is ready to mark its anniversary
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Algae Projects Utilizing Carbon Dioxide – Foster Photosynthesis and Carbon Sequestration
by Sam A. Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics) ... On the other hand, algae today in greenhouse gas emissions reduction efforts and biofuel production via algae growth are significant; where algae support environmental improvement (via CO2 sequestration) and supports biofuels, which should be
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Clean Energy Begins Producing RNG at East Valley Cattle, One of the Largest Dairies in the Country
(Clean Energy) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE) has announced it has completed its eighth dairy renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility in Jerome, Idaho – one of the largest single-site dairies and RNG facilities in North America. East Valley Cattle
June 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Alchemity Receives Build our Future Award from Governor Moore
(Maryland Energy Innovation Institute) On June 8, 2026, Governor Wes Moore announced that the Maryland Department of Commerce has awarded 11 grants totaling nearly $7 million through the Build Our Future Grant Program. The recipients represent projects that will support innovation
June 15, 2026 Read Full Article
$15 Million Lawsuit against Summit Carbon Solutions Proceeds toward Trial
by Clark Kauffman (Iowa Capital Dispatch) Three-day bench trial is now scheduled to begin June 15 -- ... In 2024, pipe manufacturer Welspun Tubular filed suit against Summit Carbon Solutions, claiming it had been commissioned by Summit to produce about 785 miles
June 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Axens and Green Sky Capital Sign Collaboration for SAF Projection Facility in Egypt
(Axens) Axens announces its collaboration with Green Sky Capital for the development of a 200,000 tonnes per annum (200 KTA) sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) production facility in Egypt, set to become the first SAF production plant in Egypt and across Africa. The
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Focus: Wheat, Trash, and Sweet Potatoes: Brazilian Ethanol Is a Smorgasbord of Raw Materials
by Oliver Griffin, Diego Vara and Oliver Griffin (Reuters) Brazil's 'third wave' biofuel innovation expands to wheat, sweet potatoes, and food waste; Sugarcane producers warn of overproduction with sugar prices near six-year lows; New feedstocks offer co-products like animal feed, with investments from
June 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Rail Positioned to Support the Next Phase of Ethanol Growth
(The Greenbriar Companies/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Ethanol has long been an anchor commodity for the U.S. freight rail network, connecting production facilities in the Midwest with fuel markets across the country. Today, new federal incentives and emerging technologies are creating additional opportunities
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
UFOP Warns EU Classification of Soy as High-ILUC Feedstock Does Not Help Primeval Forests but Instead Harms Production
(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) ... The Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e. V. (UFOP) fears that the European Commission’s plan to classify soybeans as a high indirect land-use change (ILUC) feedstock will result in massive collateral damage to soybean
June 01, 2026 Read Full Article
JSW Steel, Bharatia and Carbon Iceland International Sign MoU for Large-Scale e-Methanol Project in India
(Global eFuels) JSW Steel, Bharatia and Carbon Iceland International have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding to explore the development of a 300–600 KTPA green methanol project in Maharashtra, India. Announced during INDICA 2026 at the 3rd India–Nordic Summit in Oslo, the
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Economic Restructure Proposed
by Somruedi Banchongduang, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Somhatai Mosika (Bangkok Post) ... The government should earmark 50 billion baht from its emergency loan package to strengthen Thailand's biofuel system, lifting clean energy usage and reducing reliance on fossil fuels, said Chaiwat Kovavisarach,
May 25, 2026 Read Full Article
PuriFire Energy Joins Forces with Severn Trent to Transform Wastewater into Green Fuel
(Sustainable Times) PuriFire Energy has secured backing through Innovate UK’s Investor Partnerships, Clean Energy and Climate Technologies program. This support gives the company fresh momentum to convert wastewater into green hydrogen and biomethane fuels with Severn Trent. At the heart of the
May 25, 2026 Read Full Article
EPRA Advances Biofuel Blending to Cut Fuel Imports, Boost Local Industry
by Timothy Cerullo (Kenyans.co.ke) The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced the rollout of a biofuel blending programme to reduce Kenya’s dependence on imported fuel and stabilise pump prices amid the ongoing Middle East crisis. The move follows the implementation
May 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Engineered Microbes Turn Biodiesel Waste into Plastic Ingredient at 300-Liter Scale
(The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)/Tech Xplore) Naphtha, an essential feedstock for the petrochemical industry, has faced sharp price increases and supply instability in recent years, driving demand for sustainable alternatives. The KAIST-Hanwha Solutions Future Technology Research Institute,
May 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Increasing Microalgae Biomass Feedstock by Valorizating Wine Gaseous and Liquid Residues
(European Commission) Beyond the bottle: turning wine emissions into bio-based value -- The EU-funded REDWine project reuses CO2 and wastewater to grow microalgae, cutting carbon footprints by 30% and creating new revenue streams. The European wine industry is under pressure to cut emissions,
May 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Neogenyx Fuels and Adams Land & Cattle to Construct Renewable Natural Gas Facility in Nebraska
(Neogenyx Fuels/Business Wire) Marking its first agricultural RNG project, the facility will convert manure into pipeline‑quality renewable natural gas while cutting emissions and supporting local communities -- Neogenyx Fuels, a premier developer, owner, and operator of advanced fuel solutions, today (May 19,
May 20, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Low Carbon Marine Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Marine transport accounts for roughly three percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet marine fuels lag behind sustainable aviation fuels in government support. FGE NexantECA outlines how changing industry priorities now define “green” by carbon intensity
May 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Where the Supply Is
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Through its project company Sugar Valley Energy LLC, CE+P is in the midst of a multi-year effort to finance and build an ecosystem of growers, technology and fuel ethanol production all centered on a feedstock
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Proposed Bill Would Stop Eminent Domain for Carbon Dioxide Pipelines in Illinois
by Ilana Newman and Julia Tilton (The Daily Yonder) Following success halting multiple carbon dioxide pipeline projects, a local coalition in central Illinois wants to stop the use of eminent domain for these potentially dangerous pipelines. ... Before the project was stopped, the
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
The LanzaTech/DTU Deal: The Nimble Evolution of the Bioeconomy’s Wascally Wabbit
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... This month, in a quieter but not entirely unrelated struggle, LanzaTech and Technical University of Denmark (DTU) announced plans to establish a next-generation C1 biofoundry in Europe. On May 5, DTU and LanzaTech unveiled a multi-year
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
New York Plastics Law Advances Amid Debate Over ‘Chemical Recycling’
by Lauren Dalban (Inside Climate News) Environmentalists and some state lawmakers say the process does more harm than good. Plastics producers are pushing back. -- Legislation that would reduce plastic waste in New York is advancing in the state Legislature amid a
May 16, 2026 Read Full Article
FS and AMAGGI Sign Strategic Agreement
(AMAGGI (Google Translation)) FS and AMAGGI have just signed an agreement bringing together one of the leading ethanol producers in Brazil and the country’s largest Brazilian-owned grains and fibers company. The transaction — through which AMAGGI acquires a 40% stake in
May 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Ontario Funds Biofuel Testing Facility at Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper
by Peter Saunders (Pulp and Paper Canada) The government of Ontario has earmarked $5.5 million to help Greenwater Technology produce renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel using byproducts and underused wood at Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper. The cleantech company’s $15.5 million
May 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Carbon Concepts
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Carbon is top of mind for ethanol producers, in light of moving markets and lucrative incentives to lower CI scores. While some producers have engaged in reuse contracts for decades, others are just starting their
May 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Companies Set to Pitch to Investors at International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo
(BBI International/Biomass Magazine) Ethanol Producer Magazine announced this week the six companies selected to pitch to a panel of angel investors and venture capital firms at the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo, taking place June 2-4 in St. Louis, Missouri. “Pitch
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Agriculture and Manufacturing Unite Behind National Ethanol and Biodiesel Mandate
(National Farmers Federation/Beef Central) Four major agricultural bodies have joined forces to urge the Australian Government to introduce an immediate national mandate for ethanol and biodiesel to bolster fuel security. The National Farmers Federation (NFF), GrainGrowers, Australian Sugar Manufacturers and Canegrowers say
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Turning Cotton Waste into Clean Fuel: Biochar Enables a Closed-Loop Energy System
(Shenyang Agricultural University/EurekAlert!) Use of defatted cottonseed-derived biochar for biodiesel production: a closed-loop approach -- A study reveals how cottonseed waste can be transformed into clean energy, offering a promising path toward a self-sustaining and fossil fuel-free cotton industry. Researchers have developed an
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Emerging and Promising Applications which Lead to Reducing CO2 Emissions – Driven in Part by the Locations of Production Plants
by Sam A. Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics Ltd./Biofuels Digest) Despite recent announcements whereby the EPA will no longer consider CO2 a hazardous gas; the end result from this is devastating to the environment, our economy, and our lives. On the other hand,
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
China's First Hydrogen-Powered Diesel-Electric Propulsion Transport Ship Was Designed and Built in Wuhan.
(Yangtze Daily/China Government Website/Hubei Provincial Government Website) The vessel uses hydrogen as fuel, providing power comparable to traditional diesel-powered ships, but emitting only water vapor, achieving zero-carbon power. On April 24th, the 2026 Hydrogen Energy Cooperation Conference and Hydrogen Energy Exhibition
April 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Cargill Opens Regina Canola Facility, Expanding Market Access for Canadian Farmers
(Cargill) New facility strengthens domestic processing capacity and connects growers to global food and renewable fuel markets -- Cargill’s canola processing facility in Regina, Saskatchewan is now operational, strengthening market access for Western Canadian farmers and helping meet growing global demand for
April 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Waste Biomass Helps Unlock Hydrogen and Formate in Lower-Energy Electrolysis
(National Research Council of Science and Technology/Phys.Org) ... A research team has developed a high-efficiency electrochemical system that simultaneously produces hydrogen and value-added chemicals using glycerol, a low-cost, abundant byproduct of biodiesel production. The findings are published in Joule. ... The study is significant in
April 29, 2026 Read Full Article
From Overlooked Woody Biomass to the Heart of Next-Generation Batteries: Fibenol and UP Catalyst Expand Collaboration on Lignin-Based Carbon Materials
(Fibenol) Two innovative Estonian technology companies, Fibenol and UP Catalyst, are expanding their collaboration to develop lignin-derived hard carbon and high-surface-area activated carbon for energy storage applications, including sodium-ion batteries and supercapacitors. Building on joint research that began in 2022, the two
April 28, 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
European Commission Confirms Important Role of Higher Ethanol Blends in De-fossilising Road Transport
by Robin Whitlock (Renewable Energy Magazine) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has confirmed to MEPs that the EU should consider allowing higher ethanol blending in petrol in order to de-fossilise Europe’s car fleet more effectively. Von der Leyen specifically mentioned
April 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Manchester Engineers Boost Sustainable Acrylic Acid Production Using Next‑Generation Membrane Reactor
by Enna Bartlett (Manchester) ... As global biodiesel production rises, so does the supply of low‑value glycerol by‑product, creating an opportunity for cleaner, renewable chemical manufacturing. In the new study, Manchester engineers, including Dr Carmine D'Agostino, compared a conventional packed‑bed reactor with an
April 24, 2026 Read Full Article
TECNALIA Develops and Patents a Reactor to Increase Biomethane Production
(TECNALIA (Google Translation)) • The multichannel reactor has already been successfully tested in a pilot plant using real biogas from a wastewater treatment plant, demonstrating that the technology works under near-industrial conditions. This technology, adaptable to any industrial installation, positions TECNALIA as one
April 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Nebraska Updates Ethanol Board to Position Industry for Future Growth
by Steve White (Rural Radio/KNEB) First in the nation with a carbon capture pipeline connecting ethanol plants… Nebraska now states steps to build on that. The governor has signed a bill updating the structure and funding of Nebraska Ethanol Board. Executive Director Ben
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Industry Contributed Nearly $2 billion To Minnesota’s Economy In 2025
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Minnesota’s ethanol industry remained a major economic driver in 2025, contributing $1.9 billion to the state's gross domestic product, according to a new study by the University of Minnesota Extension. Total economic activity brought on by the ethanol industry in Minnesota
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Echem Provides Updates on Development of SAF, Ethanol Projects
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) A 2025 annual report published by Egypt-based petrochemicals company Echem details progress on the development of a $570 million sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility and $193 million ethanol plant. Both projects are listed as under
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels and Oil Insecurity: What the Evidence Suggests about Agriculture Powering Mobility
by Mohammad Abul Azad (World Bank ... Blogs) Biofuels derived from agricultural crops can help reduce exposure to oil shocks, linking energy security with rural production and transport systems. -- Recent military conflict in the Middle East have once again reminded the
April 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Verso Energy, Ryam, and the European Commission Have Signed the Innovation Fund Grant Agreement for the ReSTart Project, a Synthetic Fuel for Aviation (e-SAF) Production Facility
(Verso Energy) ReSTart, an industrial project for the production of sustainable synthetic aviation fuels (e-SAF) developed by VERSO ENERGY and carried out in consortium with RAYONIER A.M. (RYAM) under the Innovation Fund, is one of the three e-SAF projects selected under
April 21, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to Spero Renewables
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Spero Renewables, led by a team with deep-tech scale-up expertise, introduced its proprietary SPERLU™ technology. The most newsworthy aspect of their presentation is their strategy for breaking the industry’s “Lignin Ceiling”. Traditionally, during cellulosic biomass pretreatment
April 17, 2026 Read Full Article
The Cargo Not Taken: How Licella and Shell Are Unlocking Stranded Feedstocks
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... To prevent catastrophic fires and maintain ecological balance, forests must be actively managed—clearing underbrush, residues, and low-grade woody material. These thinnings are not optional byproducts; they are structural necessities of a healthy system. But they
April 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Expansion of Crop Acreage Is Spurring Biofuels and Cattle in Brazil
by Jake Zajkowski (AgDaily) ... Researchers say this expansion is being driven by policy and land availability, not widespread new deforestation. “This production is not based on the expansion in surface, but in the intensification of land use and increase in the
April 17, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to SunGas Renewables
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) SunGas Renewables detailed the massive scale of their Beaver Lake Biofuels project, which utilizes the replicable SunGas S1000 system to convert green wood into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). The most newsworthy aspect is the project’s unmatched
April 16, 2026 Read Full Article
PureField Ingredients Secures EPA Approval for Carbon Capture Project--Positioning Company as a Global Leader in Low-Carbon Food and Fuel Production
(PureField Ingredients/PR Newswire) Integrated platform expected to produce one of the lowest carbon intensity fuels in the world. -- PureField Ingredients announced today (April 10, 2026) that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the company's request to begin permanent geologic
April 15, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Approves Carbon Storage Permit in Putnam County, Illinois
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a permit for Marquis Carbon Injection LLC to inject and store carbon dioxide underground at its proposed injection well in Putnam County, Illinois. “Following a thorough, science-based technical review and extensive public
April 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Class VI Well Construction Engineering the Subsurface for Permanent CO2 Storage
by Sylvain Riba and James Cron (Geostock Sandia/Carbon Capture Magazine) As momentum accelerates across the U.S. for large-scale carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), Class VI wells have emerged as the regulatory backbone enabling long-term, verifiable storage of CO2 in deep saline
April 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Mapping the Market: A Data-Driven Look at CCUS Activity in the Ethanol Industry
by Tom Bryan (Carbon Capture Magazine) The latest edition of Ethanol Producer Magazine’s U.S. & Canada Fuel Ethanol Plant Map includes comprehensive data on carbon capture, utilization and sequestration (CCUS)—an umbrella term that encompasses all types of biogenic CO2 capture from
April 15, 2026 Read Full Article
World First: SUBLIME Energie Liquefies All Biogas Directly on the Farm
(SUBLIME Energie/Canadian Biomass Magazine) SUBLIME Energie has inaugurated in Plélo (Côtes-d’Armor, Brittany, France) its demonstrator “Charlie,” the world’s first system capable of liquefying biogas directly on the farm. For the first time, on-farm anaerobic digestion can produce a renewable fuel without
April 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Advanced Biofuels Canada Association Welcomes Industry Leaders to Its Growing Membership
(Advanced Biofuels Canada/EIN Presswire) Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) is pleased to welcome eight member organizations representing key sectors of the low-carbon fuels value chain. Their addition strengthens the association’s ability to advocate for stability, growth, and a competitive Canadian low-carbon fuels
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Metsä Group Unveils Rauma Carbon Capture Plans
(Bioenergy International) In Finland, the forest industry major Metsä Group has announced that it has started a pre-engineering project for the first commercial biogenic carbon dioxide capture plant. As part of the plant’s financing plan, the company has submitted an application
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
USGBC: Ethanol Industry Stakeholders Attend Procurement Course in North Dakota
(U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) In March, the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council and North Dakota Corn welcomed stakeholders from Ghana, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Mozambique and Nigeria for an ethanol procurement course designed to help importers acquire U.S. ethanol
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
XCF Global Provides Update on New Rise Reno Plant Conversion
(XCF Global) • Conversion project remains on schedule, with plant upgrades progressing in line with current development plans. Targeted equipment and catalyst updates underway to support anticipated SAF production and operational stability. Key catalyst deliveries expected in late May and early June 2026, supporting
April 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Researchers Turn Recovered Car Battery Acid and Plastic Waste into Clean Hydrogen
(University of Cambridge) Researchers have developed a solar-powered reactor to break down hard-to-recycle forms of plastic waste – such as drinks bottles, nylon textiles and polyurethane foams – using acid recovered from old car batteries, and converting it into clean hydrogen
April 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Expansions, Enhancements
by Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Ethanol Producer Magazine checked in for progress updates on six projects reported upon in recent months that will collectively represent capacity expansion of approximately 200 MMgy over the next couple of years. POET Bioprocessing-Shelbyville POET is
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Diesel Vs Biodiesel Fuel for Your Truck: The Pros and Cons Explained
by Charles Krome (Jalopnik) ... Drilling down to some specifics, the wholesale average cost of a gallon of B20 fuel – one of the most popular blends in the United States, representing a mix of petroleum diesel and up to 20%
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Doru Avramescu, CEO of Roserv Green Energy: RAFO Onesti Reconversion into a Biofuels Producer and a Regional Energy Hub
by Daniel Lazar (Energy Industry Review) Doru Avramescu, CEO of Roserv Green Energy, talks about the Onesti Complex—how an industrial giant is being reborn and becoming an energy hub for Eastern Europe: from a strategic refinery to an integrated energy ecosystem. Doru
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Vault 44.01 to Construct First CCS Project in Indiana with EPA Class VI Permit Approval
(Vault 44.01) Vault 44.01 Ltd. ("Vault"), a market leader in the development of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects, today announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5 has issued a final Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class VI permit
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
UK Innovation Turns Distillery Waste into Supercapacitors
by Christian Honce (University of Kentucky) Kentuckians drink a lot of bourbon, and that means a lot of fermented grain leftover after distillation. For every bottle of bourbon produced, there’s up to 10 barrels of waste in the form of stillage. That’s what
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Pet Food Makers Howl at Higher Biofuel Mandate
by Marc Heller (E&E News Greenwire) EPA’s climbing mandate for biomass-based diesel is robbing a key ingredient — animal fat — from pet food manufacturers, companies say. ... That is the view of the Pet Food Institute, a trade group for companies like
April 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil's Second-Crop Corn Can Provide a Low-Carbon Pathway for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
(Agroicone/PR Newswire) New research shows that expanding ethanol production from Brazil's second crop corn can support the growth of sustainable aviation fuel while limiting land-use change and greenhouse gas emissions. SÃO PAULO, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The expansion of ethanol production from Brazil's
April 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Varhad Capital Signs MoU with Velocys to Develop Make-In-India, Cost‑Competitive Biomass-to-SAF Projects
(Velocys/PR Newswire) Sustainable fuel technology provider Velocys and Varhad Capital Pvt Ltd (Varhad), an India-based Biofuel and Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) project development company, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance a new generation of biomass-to-Sustainable
April 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Zimbabwe Boosts Biodiesel Push to Cut Fuel Imports
by Randhir Patil (BioEnergy Times) Zimbabwe’s efforts to strengthen its rural industrial base are gaining traction as the country moves to reduce its reliance on imports and shield its economy from global disruptions, The Herald reported. With rising global uncertainties exposing vulnerabilities
April 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Earth Month A-Z: Today--Words Starting with "C"
catalyst carbon intensity co-product coprocessing cover crops cook stove cooking fuel Each day we will feature words that have special meaning for transitioning to a truly sustainable renewable future. And, we'll highlight an image that illustrates one of those words. Join us from A to Z! Check out our
April 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Iowa's Biodiesel Industry Loses $89.5M in 2025; Three Plants Close
by Donnelle Eller (Des Moines Register) Last year was tough ― by at least one estimate, the toughest ever ― for Iowa’s biodiesel industry. The industry lost an estimated $89.5 million in 2025 and closed three plants in 2025, according to a
April 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Gevo Announces it is Developing Plans for Major Ethanol Expansion at Richardton, North Dakota Facility
(Gevo) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), a leader in sustainable fuels and carbon management, today (March 30, 2026) announced that it is developing plans for a potential expansion at the site of its Gevo North Dakota facility (“GND”) in Richardton, North Dakota
March 31, 2026 Read Full Article
BHS Partners with Napa Recycling and City of Napa for Renewable Natural Gas Facility
(Zero Waste Energy) The project includes a Zero Waste Energy dry anaerobic digestion system. -- In a unique Public-Private Partnership, BHS (Bulk Handling Systems) is partnering with Napa Recycling and Waste Services (Napa Recycling) and the City of Napa in the development
March 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Ensus Plant to Reopen after £100m from UK to Protect CO2 Supplies
by Dominic Ellis (Gasworld) The UK government is to provide £100m ($133m) funding to allow Ensus UK’s Teesside biorefinery to restart operations imminently – providing a boost for pressurised CO2 supplies and in response to uncertainty from the Iran conflict. Production of the
March 27, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to OCOchem
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) OCOchem was named a global finalist for the Best CO2 Utilization Innovation Award in 2026 for its pioneering Carbon FluX Electrolyzer Pilot Plant. The newsworthy core of their presentation is the commercial realization of the “Bio
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
AGR Biogas and TURN2X Agree to Develop Integrated Projects to Generate Renewable Gases
(AGR Biogas) AGR Biogas and TURN2X have agreed to begin a collaborative path in the development of integrated projects to generate renewable gases by leveraging the synergies of their processes, which will allow the creation of an efficient industrial symbiosis by
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
From Used Cooking Oil to Truck Fuel: New GSWA Machines to Soon Start Turning Kitchen Product into Biodiesel
by Joe Taitano (Pacific Daily News) The Guam Solid Waste Authority will soon start turning used cooking oil into biodiesel to run its garbage trucks for pennies on the dollar, with new machines to do the conversion job now on the island. ... GSWA
March 23, 2026 Read Full Article
UW Researchers Publish Article on Hydrogen Production Using Wastewater
(University of Wyoming) Researchers at the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) published an article exploring the potential of wastewater usage for the hydrogen economy. The paper, titled “Advancing hydrogen production: A comprehensive review of wastewater reforming techniques, feedstocks and
March 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Unifuel Demonstrates Conversion of HEFA-Derived Naphtha into Synthetic Aromatic Kerosene
(Universal Fuel Technologies/Biobased Diesel Daily) As airlines work to reduce emissions while maintaining operational efficiency with existing aircraft and infrastructure, Universal Fuel Technologies (Unifuel) announced March 17 that “a critical barrier to 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) adoption has been
March 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Emerging Techniques in Waste-to-Fuel Engineering
by Raj Shah, Daniel Yon, Mathew Stephen Roshan, Gavin Thomas (Koehler Instrument Company/AltEnergyMag.com) The biofuels sector is shifting from crop-based production pathways toward waste-derived systems enabled by process integration and industrial symbiosis. This work reviews emerging biofuel platforms that convert high
March 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Aemetis Reports Increased RNG Production, Progress with MVR System at Keyes Ethanol Plant
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Aemetis Inc. released fourth quarter financial results on March 12, reporting a 61% increase in renewable natural gas (RNG) production. The company also highlighted operations at its California ethanol plant and biodiesel facility in India. During
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy in The Netherlands
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Netherlands is drastically shifting its bioenergy policy, phasing out subsidies for biomass electricity and heat due to public health and sustainability concerns. Instead, the nation is prioritizing high-value biorefineries to produce chemicals, materials, and advanced
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Notes from Garbage Masher 3263827: It’s Not Waste, It’s Opportunity for Escape from the Detention Block
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... This week Finland’s Neste offered a powerful answer. The company commissioned what it describes as the world’s largest upgrading facility for liquefied waste plastic at its Porvoo refinery, designed to process oils derived from the hardest-to-recycle plastics
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Meal Market Dependent on Animal Feeding (Grain Marketing)
by John Hall (Delmarva Farmer) Crushing a typical 60-pound bushel of soybeans yields 11-12 pounds of crude oil, 44-48 pounds of meal, and 4 pounds of hull. The crushing balance sheet requires sales of all components for it to be profitable. ... The
March 16, 2026 Read Full Article
A Smart Response to Oil Shocks
by Ziad Bashir (Dawn) Pakistanis are once again confronting a familiar shock: a sharp, drastic rise in fuel prices. At the pump, it feels immediate and personal, but the real story of petrol prices runs much deeper. Energy prices are not just
March 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Philippine Sugar Farmers Raise Concern over Proposed Suspension of Biofuel Rule
(BioEnergy Times) Manila: Sugar farmers in the Philippines have voiced concern over a proposal that would allow the temporary suspension of the rule requiring fuels to contain locally produced biofuels, saying the move could affect farmers’ income, according to a report
March 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Farm to Flight: Kentucky’s Bold Vision for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Climbing. Fast.) In Frankfort, the state capital of Kentucky on Tuesday (March 10, 2026), agricultural and business leaders joined forces to outline a strategic vision for the Commonwealth’s role in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. The event focused on how Kentucky’s
March 12, 2026 Read Full Article
North Dakota Judge Revokes Summit’s Permits for Underground CO2 Storage
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) A North Dakota court on March 10 voided permits for underground CO2 storage the North Dakota Industrial Commission approved for Summit Carbon Solutions in late 2024, ruling the NDIC’s action violated the state constitution. “We are
March 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Advanced Sorting Technologies Key to Meeting EU Food Waste Targets
(Bioenergy Insight) With over one billion tonnes of food waste generated annually worldwide — accounting for 8-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions — a new report from IEA Bioenergy TCP Task 36 has examined the sorting technologies available to help the
March 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Fueling Africa’s Flight: A Techno-Economic Assessment of Sustainable Aviation Fuels in Africa
by Megersa Abate, Robert Malina, Gonca Seber, Charles E. Schlumberger (World Bank Group) Africa’s aviation sector is poised for rapid growth, with passenger traffic expected to double over its 2023 level by 2043, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA 2024). This
March 10, 2026 Read Full Article
March Madness Begins: Cinderellas SunGas and Verso Advance in Their Brackets as the Bioeconomy’s Spring Surge Begins
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... In one bracket, SunGas Renewables is advancing with a technology that turns forestry residues—sawdust, bark, and wood waste—into clean fuels and carbon removal at industrial scale. In the other, Verso Energy is pushing a
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
A European Declaration of Independence
by David Carpintero (ePURE/Ethanol Producer Magazine) As dramatic geopolitical repositioning requires Europe to think more about its resilience, competitiveness and independence, there has never been a more important time for the EU to adopt policies that make the best use of strategic
March 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Synergizing Production
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) As a food mill and ethanol plant reunite under the same owner, the new combined company works to integrate the two parties’ operations by building on the legacy of utilizing corn to make fuel, flour,
March 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Fast-Tracked For Success: Carbon-by-Rail
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) To help ethanol producers manage captured CO2, Frontier Carbon Solutions LLC is full steam ahead with a carbon-by-rail logistics operation that could serve producers from Illinois to California. Robby Rockey, CEO of Frontier Infrastructure Holdings
March 05, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Approves Carbon Storage Permit in Randolph County, Indiana
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a permit for One Carbon Partnership to inject and store carbon dioxide underground at the Cardinal Ethanol facility in Randolph County, Indiana. “Following a thorough, science-based technical review and extensive public engagement, EPA
March 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Scotland’s Celtic Renewables Secures Investment for Facility at Grangemouth
(Biofuels International) Celtic Renewables has secured £16.23 million (€18 million) in public and private funding to scale its production of high-demand green chemicals. The funding comprises £5 million (€5.75 million) in new investment from Scottish Enterprise, Scotland's national economic development agency, and £5
March 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Syzygy Plasmonics Secures MOU with Geo Bio Gas&Carbon to Transform Brazil's Biogas into Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Syzygy Plasmonics/PR Newswire) Company expands global footprint through signed feedstock MOUs intended to support the future development of up to 1,000,000 tons of annual SAF production by 2035 -- Syzygy Plasmonics, a global leader in light-driven chemical reactor technology, today announced a
March 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels M&A: 2025 Review & Outlook
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Editor’s Note: For quite a number of years, we have been pleased to collaborate with our friends at Ocean Park Advisors to bring you an annual report for Biofuels Mergers and Acquisition activity during the year
March 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Forest Biomass in the United States: What Scales and What Doesn’t
by Alexander A. Koukoulas (A2K Consultants/Biofuels Digest) Forest biomass has long been positioned as a cornerstone of the U.S. bioeconomy. The logic is compelling: abundant working forests, a mature forest products industry, deep technical expertise, and increasing pressure to decarbonize materials, fuels,
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
My Response to a Simpleton's Argument against Ethanol
by Marc J. Rauch (The Auto Channel) I was recently directed to an article published on City-Journal.org titled, "A Simple Policy to Reduce Food Prices". The article was written by James B. Meigs, a senior fellow of the Manhattan Institute and a contributing
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
RFA Releases 2026 Ethanol Industry Outlook and Pocket Guide
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association released its 2026 Ethanol Industry Outlook and Pocket Guide today (February 24, 2026) to kick off the 31st annual National Ethanol Conference, taking place this week in Orlando. The annual publications serve as the go-to source of ethanol
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Pore Choices: A New Twist on Gas Capture -- Sandia Researchers Design Liquids to Selectively Trap Methane from Manure and Food Scraps
(Sandia National Laboratory) Jessica Rimsza, a materials engineer at Sandia National Laboratories, sees untapped potential in what most people see as waste. Jessica Rimsza uses a sonication probe to thoroughly mix powder in a solvent to make porous liquid for further testing. (Photo by Craig
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
INERATEC Advances PtL Project in Chile
(INERATEC) INERATEC has begun collaborating with a consortium comprising ARAUCO, Abastible, Copec and its corporate venture capital arm, Copec Wind Ventures, that is advancing in the evaluation of a potential e-Fuel value chain at the Biobío region. The initiative aims to
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
European Competitiveness at Risk: Scaling Sustainable Biomethane a Strategic Imperative
(European Biogas Association) Europe’s continued reliance on imported fossil fuels remains a critical strategic vulnerability, leaving industry exposed to price volatility and supply disruptions. Reducing this dependence by scaling up our own sustainable energy sources is essential to strengthen economic resilience,
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Sustainable and Efficient Production of Ammonia and Formic Acid
(Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz) Research team led by Dandan Gao at JGU has developed a three-component catalyst for pulsed electrolysis -- A research team led by Dr. Dandan Gao from the Department of Chemistry at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) has developed
February 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Bayer Launches newgold® — A New Multi-Crop Seed Brand Designed to Connect Agriculture to the Low-Carbon Fuel Economy
(Bayer) Bayer today (February 19, 2026) announced the launch of newgold® seed, its first multi-crop seed brand developed specifically for low-carbon intensity crops, designed to help farmers participate directly in the fast-growing biofuels market while enhancing opportunities for farm profitability. As demand
February 21, 2026 Read Full Article
New RFA Report: Ethanol Exports Shattered Record in 2025
(Renewable Fuels Association) Distillers Grains Exports Also Had a Strong Year -- According to new statistical reports released today by the Renewable Fuels Association, the value of the U.S. ethanol industry’s exports rose to a record $7.6 billion in 2025, fueled by
February 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Crisafulli Government Unlocks Investment in Biofuel Innovation
(Queensland Government) -- $80 million joint investment from Queensland Investment Corporation and Wollemi Capital into new bioenergy hub. -- Queensland is open for business after Labor’s decade of decline. -- Over 1000 regional jobs while strengthening the state’s energy security and sovereign
February 20, 2026 Read Full Article
More Sustainable Ethanol: USP Tests Carbon Capture Technologies.
by Igor Savenhago (Estadão) ... Two recent research projects involving the University of São Paulo (USP) illustrate this trend. One focuses on the direct capture of CO₂ generated in power plants through an innovative system capable of retaining most of the gas
February 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Trends in the Operational Efficiency of the U.S. Ethanol Industry: 2025 Update
by Scott Irwin (farmdoc daily) The operational efficiency of any industry is key to long-term profitability, no less so for the U.S. ethanol industry. Fortunately, the USDA began publishing the Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report in October 2014 and this important data
February 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Anaergia, Eni and CREvolution Unveil Breakthrough Platform to Scale Demand for Biodiesel and SAF
(Anaergia/Business Wire) Anaergia, Eni and CREvolution Launch Breakthrough Circular Economy Project at Gela Biorefinery, a first-of-its-kind system positioned to meet surging global demand for cost-effective renewable fuels while establishing a replicable model for HVO industry growth -- Anaergia Inc. (“Anaergia”, the “Company”,
February 18, 2026 Read Full Article
SAF and the Big Lebowski Problem
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The obstacle isn’t the green premium. It isn’t scale, or feedstock, or regulation. It’s allocation. It’s who pays for the rug. Conventional jet fuel hovers around $90 per barrel. SAF still carries a 2x–4x premium.
February 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Lapis Carbon Solutions and Big River Resources Submit Class VI Permit
(Lapis Carbon Solutions) Lapis Carbon Solutions (“Lapis”), alongside its partner Big River Resources, LLC (“Big River Resources”), filed a Class VI application for a new Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project adjacent to Big River Resources’ Galva, Ill., ethanol facility. The project
February 18, 2026 Read Full Article
From Seed to Sky: The Demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Aimee Nielson (Seed World) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is no longer a fringe idea. Airlines want it. States are building policy around it. Researchers are racing to lower costs. The next question is what it means for seed companies, breeders and
February 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Interesting and Developing Applications for Carbon Dioxide
by Sam Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics, Ltd/Biofuels Digest) ... On the other hand, the best US industry can do, is to make a truly concerted effort to reduce carbon emissions. A few ways are found in this article; or at the least
February 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Biogenic CO2 from Biomethane for the Decarbonisation of Europe
(UABIO) ... (W)e have prepared a review of a comprehensive document by the European Biogas Association, which explores the possibility of using biogenic CO2 from the biogas sector. This white paper examines the current status and future outlook of biogenic CO2 carbon
February 17, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Agriculture Groups Meet Key Ethanol, Corn End-Users In The European Union
(U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council/Grain Journal) Last week, U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) and National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) leaders traveled to the European Union (EU) to meet major end-users and handlers of U.S. ethanol and feed grains. Members of the
February 16, 2026 Read Full Article
SkyNRG Announces Financial Close and Starts Construction on Its First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant DSL-01 in Delfzijl the Netherlands
(SkyNRG) Greenfield facility dedicated to the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF); The plant will produce 100,000 tonnes of SAF per year and 35,000 tonnes of sustainable by-products; Lifecycle GHG reduction of approximately 80% compared to fossil jet fuel1, increasing to over 90%
February 12, 2026 Read Full Article
‘Grass2Gas’ May Be Key to Sustainable Pennsylvania Dairy Farms, Study Suggests
by Jeff Mulhollem (Pennsylvania State University) Implementing novel management practices in dairy farming, one of the commonwealth’s major agricultural industries, could help alleviate a large source of both nutrient pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, according to a multidisciplinary team led by
February 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Cemex Ventures Doubles Down on WtEnergy to Advance Circular Economy and Clean Energy Production
(Cemex Ventures) Cemex Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Cemex, announced today (February 9, 2026) a new investment in Waste to Energy Advanced Solutions (WtEnergy), a leading startup specializing in the conversion of non-recyclable solid waste and biomass into clean
February 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Alfa Laval Launches Flexible Decanter Rental Program to Empower Ethanol Producers
(Alfa Laval/PR Newswire) Alfa Laval is proud to announce the successful launch of its innovative decanter rental program, designed specifically for ethanol producers seeking to maximize oil recovery and operational flexibility. The rental program allows ethanol producers to operate the cutting-edge Prodec Oil
February 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Cemvita, Radix Make Progress in Front-End Engineering for Glycerin-to-Bio-oil Project in Brazil
(Radix/Biobased Diesel Daily) Radix announced Feb. 6 that it and Cemvita are progressing in front-end engineering for a first-of-its-kind circular bio-oil project in Brazil focused on converting crude glycerin, a biodiesel byproduct, into ultra-low carbon-intensity (CI) bio-oil used as a feedstock to produce sustainable
February 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Museveni Commissions East Africa’s Largest Ethanol Plant
by Shammah Mukuza (The Observer) President Yoweri Museveni has inaugurated PRO Industries, the largest ethanol plant in East Africa, highlighting the $100-million investment as a significant advancement for Uganda’s agro-industrialization, clean energy production, and job creation. Located in Luwero District in
February 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Nigeria to Save Over N3tr in Foreign Exchange Through Implementation of Cassava Bio Ethanol Value Chain Development Project – Minister
(Agro-Nigeria) Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has said that Nigeria stands to save more than N3 trillion every year in foreign exchange through the implementation of the Cassava Bio ethanol Value Chain Development Project. He made this
February 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazilian DDGS Flows May Heighten Competition for US DDGS Exports: Sources
by Paola Caballeros (S&P Global) Brazil DDGS cargo to China could reshape global trade dynamics; China could import 1 million tons of Brazilian DDGS annually: USDA Brazil's dried distillers grains with solubles entry into the Chinese market could reshape global trade flows, market
February 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Iowa Would Tax Pipeline-Transported Carbon Dioxide under Proposed Bill
by Cami Koons (News from the States) A Senate subcommittee advanced a bill Wednesday (February 4, 2026) that would create a severance tax on carbon dioxide that is transported through pipelines in Iowa. Senate File 2069 would tax CO2 transported through the state
February 05, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Green Plains
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Green Plains reported strong 3Q 2025 progress, highlighting the completion of its Obion, Tennessee plant sale to repay $130.7 million in debt. The company’s decarbonization strategy is advancing with carbon capture fully operational at its
February 04, 2026 Read Full Article
altM, NRL Sign MoU to Explore Lignin Use from Bio-Ethanol Production
by Prakash Jha (BioEnergy Times) altM has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) to explore opportunities for value addition and downstream utilisation of lignin generated from advanced bio-ethanol production. This collaboration reflects a shared intent to unlock greater
February 02, 2026 Read Full Article
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
Indiana to Pursue Permitting Primacy over Carbon Dioxide Storage Wells
by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz (Indiana Capital Chronicle) The EPA makes those decisions in Indiana and elsewhere, but an increasing number of states are seeking primary enforcement authority. -- Hoosier leaders plan to take over federal review of a pipeline of contentious projects to
January 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Environmental Education: A Program on Used Oil Recycling Trained Nearly 6,000 Students in Argentina
(EcoNews (Google Translation)) January 26th is World Environmental Education Day , a date that invites us to reflect on the key role of education as a tool for promoting environmental protection and the responsible use of resources. Within this framework, schools are becoming increasingly important as strategic
January 27, 2026 Read Full Article
CO2 Sequestration, Values & Markets
by Sam A. Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics/Biofuels Digest) ... The Summit Energy pipeline has been slated to receive CO2 by-product from up to 57 ethanol plants in the 5-state Midwest region is one excellent solution to help tame the CO2 beast; along with
January 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Cestore and Nynas to Pilot Novel CCS tech
by Alan Sherrard (Bioenergy International) Swedish tech company Cestore AB has announced the development of a new process for cost-effective and large-scale permanent carbon dioxide storage, where emissions are converted into stable, natural salts. Together with compatriot Nynas AB, a specialty
January 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Sabah Outlines RM1.4 Billion Biofuels Plan at Davos
by Sisca Humphrey (Daily Express) Sabah is positioning itself as a hub for sustainable energy with Petra Seaga signalling interest in a RM1.4 billion (USD 300 million) investment to set up an integrated biorefinery complex in the State. Speaking on behalf of
January 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Mills Create New Demand for Cereals in the South
by Danton Boatini Júnior (Valor) CB Bioenergia, based in the city of Santiago, began operations this month, while the Be8 plant—backed by an investment of R$1 billion—is under construction in Passo Fundo Traditionally grown in the winter and long plagued by marketing
January 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Climate-Friendly Generation of Formate and Hydrogen from the Waste Product Glycerol
(Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz /EurekAlert!) An electrolysis technique developed at JGU could make an important contribution to the electrification of the chemical industry -- Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) have developed a method which gives access to the valuable raw
January 23, 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
ENGIE Signs Landmark 10-Year Biomethane Purchase Agreement with PepsiCo UK
(Engie) • ENGIE takes final investment decision on a new biomethane facility in the North of England, backed by a long-term biomethane purchasing agreement (BPA) with PepsiCo UK UK’s first food and drink industry BPA expected to help reduce PepsiCo UK’s emissions
January 22, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to The Wolfpack Bioeconomy Due Diligence
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The “Wolfpack” experts delivered a comprehensive due diligence analysis on the 2025 bioeconomy, utilizing a point/counter-point format to evaluate emerging technologies. Key discussions highlighted the US recycling rate’s lag at 6% compared to international leaders and
January 19, 2026 Read Full Article
NewYork GreenCloud Acquires Buena Vista Biomass Power Facility to Launch First Carbon-Negative AI Factory
(NewYork GreenCloud/Business Wire) NewYork GreenCloud (NYGC) announced the acquisition of the Buena Vista Biomass Power (BVBP) facility in Ione, California. The site will become NYGC’s first large-scale carbon negative AI Factory, integrating biomass-to-pyrolysis energy systems with behind-the-meter, liquid-cooled AI compute. “The
January 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Outokumpu Initiates a Collaboration with Norsk e-Fuel to Convert Carbon Side Streams into eSAF – Enabling 200,000-Ton Direct Emission Reduction for Outokumpu
(Outokumpu) Outokumpu initiates a collaboration with Norsk e-Fuel to convert carbon side streams into eSAF – enabling 200,000-ton direct emission reduction for Outokumpu Outokumpu, the global leader in sustainable stainless steel, and Norsk e-Fuel, a Nordic pioneer in Power-to-Liquid project development, have
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Asterion to Invest €1.5 bn into European Biomethane
(Asterion) • The investment includes €800 million of equity, comprising €400 million from Asterion Industrial Infra Fund III and €400 million in co-investment commitments from existing investors. ABIO is rapidly scaling its European footprint, with six operational biomethane plants, six under construction, and
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
The Most Viable Route to Greener Skies
by Alexei Beltyukov (Universal Fuel Technologies/Biomass Magazine) SAF: The Drop-In Solution Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offers a direct path to decarbonization by working within existing systems rather than requiring wholesale transformation. Produced from renewable feedstocks—including alcohols, used cooking oil, animal fats, municipal
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
BNDES Approves R$ 950 Million for Inpasa to Build a Corn Ethanol Plant in Bahia.
( BNDES News Agency) With resources from the Climate Fund, the unit in Luís Eduardo Magalhães (BA) will process up to 1 million tons of corn and 498 million liters of ethanol per year. The Brazilian National Bank for Economic and Social Development
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Unleashed: National Ethanol Conference --- February 24-26, 2026 --- Orlando, FL
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Day in and day out, tens of thousands of workers in the ethanol value chain take grain from America’s farm fields and transform it into clean, renewable fuel and other valuable bioproducts. But
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Iowa House Introduces Bill to Ban CO2 Pipelines from Using Eminent Domain
by Cami Koons (Iowa Capital Dispatch) House subcommittee advances the ‘simple’ bill -- A House subcommittee advanced a bill Tuesday (January 13, 2026) that would prohibit carbon dioxide pipeline operators from exercising eminent domain for the purpose of building a carbon sequestration
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
India Launches Major Biomass-to-Hydrogen Funding Programme Application DEADLINE January 27, 2026
(Bioenergy Insight) India's Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council has announced a significant funding opportunity for organisations developing green hydrogen from biomass and other alternative feedstocks. The programme, operating under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, makes available INR 100 crore (approximately £10 million)
January 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Supreme Court Denies Iowa Counties’ Request for Rehearing in Pipeline Case against Summit
by Cami Koons (Iowa Capital Dispatch/WV News) The U.S. Supreme Court denied a request Monday from Story and Shelby counties requesting a review of a lower court’s ruling that county ordinances pertaining to a carbon sequestration pipeline were preempted by federal
January 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Iowa Ethanol Industry Blames ‘Stagnant’ Production on Lack of Carbon Sequestration
by Cami Koons (Iowa Capital Dispatch) Iowa produced 4.6 billion gallons of ethanol in 2025 — a figure consistent with the past two years and one that Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says could be higher if Iowa had access to carbon
January 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Aviation Fuel Production from Tomato Residues: TU Graz Coordinates Visionary EU Project
(Graz University of Technology) Residual biomass from tomato production is turned into climate-friendly aviation fuel. The aim of the EU ToFuel project is to develop a waste-free and CO₂-neutral biorefinery concept that produces sustainable and economically competitive aviation fuel. Waste from tomato