(National Broadcasting Corporation) A call has been made on the Government to seriously tap into biofuel production. -- Karkar Islander Tony Dibul made the call amid ongoing instability and uncertainty in global fuel prices. He said Papua New Guinea cannot continue to
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Back TO HOMEThe Rise of the Urja-daatas: Transforming India’s Farmers into Biofuel Producers
by Vasudha Madhavan (Economic Times Government) India is pivoting from imported LPG to domestic biofuels like CBG to ensure energy sovereignty. This shift empowers farmers, cuts trade deficits, and leverages waste for a net-zero, circular economy. ... The rapid expansion of LPG coverage,
April 24, 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
The World Is Searching for Oil. This Summit Is Looking to Get Rid of It.
by Sara Schonhardt (Politico) The gathering in Colombia marks a breakaway effort to accelerate climate action after years of plodding progress under the United Nations. Colombia's environmental minister, Irene Vélez Torres, will help lead a climate conference that stems from frustration
April 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Crisafulli Government Drives National First for Renewable Diesel
(Queensland Government) • The Crisafulli Government is investing $25 million to produce renewable diesel at Ampol’s Lytton refinery, boosting Queensland’s fuel security and sovereign capability. Marks the first sustainable domestic production of second-generation low carbon liquid fuels in Australia. Project declared a Prescribed
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
ASTM Approves Updated Heating Oil Specification to Include Biodiesel Blends Up to B50
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels Alliance America welcomes the approval of the latest revision to ASTM D396, the standard specification for fuel oils, which now includes new grades for biodiesel blends containing 21% to 50% biodiesel by volume (B21-B50). The
April 22, 2026 Read Full Article
India Should Move to 100% Ethanol Fuel: Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari Pushes for 0% Petrol
by Neeraj Padmakumar (Times of India/Cartoq) India could be heading towards 100 percent Ethanol-blended petrol (E100) sooner than expected. Speaking at the Indian Federation of Green Energy's Green Transport Conclave, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that the country should aim for 100
April 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Boeing and Norsk e-Fuel Expand Efforts to Advance e-Fuels
(Boeing) Exploring how e-SAF can strengthen Europe’s energy resilience -- Boeing and Norsk e-Fuel are expanding their strategic collaboration to accelerate the production of synthetic aviation fuel, or e-SAF, and strengthen Europe's energy resilience. The joint industrial initiative will explore how synthetic
April 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Nippon Biofuel Selected for METI Large-Scale Demonstration Project to Build a Japan-Led Marine Biofuel Supply Chain — JPY 7 Billion Africa-Based Green Corridor Initiative
(Nippon Biofuel) Nippon Biofuel Co., Ltd. (“NBF”) announces that it has been selected for a large-scale demonstration project under the “FY2024 Supplementary Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Program (Large-Scale Demonstration, Non-ASEAN Countries, Second Call)” implemented by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and
April 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Analysis-Biofuels Back in Vogue as Iran War Triggers Oil Price Surge
by Nigel Hunt and May Angel (Reuters) Asian countries seeking to use more biofuels since onset of war; Biofuels can help ease fuel prices, reduce import dependency; Crude oil up 30% since war started, key biofuel input corn up 5% ... The conflict has
April 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels: Indonesia's Strategic Shield against Energy Volatility
(Antara) Indonesia is navigating renewed turbulence in global energy markets as oil prices fluctuate amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty and supply disruptions. With crude oil recently hovering around the US$100-per-barrel level, volatility in global energy markets continues to expose structural vulnerabilities for net
April 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Biodiesel B100 Has Potential to Be Strategic Alternative for Nation's Energy Supply
(Bernama/New Straits Times) Palm-based B100 biodiesel has the potential to be a strategic alternative in strengthening the country's energy security, especially in the face of global fuel supply uncertainties. FGV Biotechnologies Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Roziyatulshima Zamil said B100 biodiesel refers
April 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Advanced Biofuels Canada Comments on Prime Minister Carney’s Temporary Suspense of the Federal Fuel Excise Tax
(Advanced Biofuels Canada/EIN Presswire) Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) comments on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement temporarily suspending the federal fuel excise tax on gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel. This measure will add to the savings Canadians already receive from the integration of
April 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Report Highlights Increased Role of Canola in Biofuel Future
(Plains Producer) A new report has highlighted the key role canola could play as a biofuel in future energy transition and fuel security for Australia. The report, ‘Fuelling the future: How the new biofuel demand wave could reshape Australia’s canola sector’, by
April 16, 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
Dung Quat Biofuel Plant Set for Full-Capacity Operations in April
(VNA/VNP/Vietnam Pictoral) The Dung Quat Biofuel Plant is accelerating production and is expected to reach full capacity by mid-April, supplying ethanol for nationwide E10RON95 biofuel blending. -- According to Vietnam Central Biofuels Joint Stock Company (BSR-BF), since resuming operations on January 20,
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Weighs Fast-Tracking Biodiesel Tests as Diesel Prices Spike
by Marcela Ayers (Reuters) Brazil's government is looking at ways to accelerate testing of higher biodiesel blends in diesel, aiming to reach a conclusion this year, the head of a soy crushers association said on Wednesday (April 8, 2026), amid a
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
AIDA Urges Centre to Roll out Ethanol-Based Cooking Nationwide to Cut Reliance on Imported LPG
(ANI/The Tribune) All India Distillers' Association (AIDA) has written to the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, urging it to enable the nationwide rollout of ethanol-based cooking as an alternative to LPG, citing rising surplus production and energy security concerns. In a
April 13, 2026 Read Full Article
KAI Adopts B40 Biodiesel, Prepares for B50 Transition
(Antara) State-owned railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has adopted green energy across all its locomotives and generators using B40 biodiesel and is preparing to transition to B50 to support efficient and sustainable transportation. “All locomotives and generators operated by KAI
April 13, 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
Prabowo Plans Processing Centers for Bio-Based Aviation Fuel
(Antara) President Prabowo Subianto announced that the government will establish processing centers to convert palm oil and used cooking oil into aviation fuel, as part of efforts to develop alternative energy sources. Speaking at the inauguration of an electric commercial vehicle assembly
April 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Could Buffer Airlines from Energy Spikes
by Robert Silk (Travel Weekly) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) isn't a topic that generates exciting headlines. But one of the many lessons from the oil shock of the Iran war is that SAF matters, and not only because it's critical to decarbonize aviation. It
April 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels as Strategic Energy Asset
by Joe Zaldarriaga (The Philippine Star) The latest escalation of tensions in the Middle East has once again exposed an uncomfortable reality for the Philippines: as a country that imports the vast majority of its oil, we remain highly vulnerable to
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Industry Wants Flexible Rules for Voluntary Biodiesel Blending
by Rafael Walendorff (Globo Rural — Brasília/Valor International) Measure could better serve farmers, mitigate diesel supply shock stemming from Middle East war, Congressman Arnaldo Jardim says -- ... Congressman Arnaldo Jardim, vice-president of the Parliamentary Agricultural Front (FPA), said Tuesday (7) that
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
Pertamina NRE and the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council Strengthen Knowledge Exchange Collaboration for Bioethanol Development.
(Pertamina) Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) on Friday (27/03/26), to strengthen collaboration in bioethanol development in Indonesia through joint studies, knowledge exchange, and capacity building
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
GSP Revision: The EU Needs Stronger Safeguards for Sensitive Products such as Bioethanol
(ePURE) European renewable ethanol industry calls for a lower threshold of preferential tariffs for non-EU producers -- European renewable ethanol producers are calling for increased safeguards in the EU’s proposed revision of the Generalised Scheme of Preferences for trade, which grants preferential
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Countries Are Turning against U.S. Fossil Fuels after Iran War
by Evan Halper (Washington Post) As economies in Asia and Europe reel, leaders make plans to replace imported oil and gas with homegrown energy. -- ... Governments from Manila to Hanoi are leaning into alternatives that range from expanding coal power to
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Pupuk Indonesia to Build Two Methanol Plants to Support B50 Program
by Alfitria Nefi Pratiwi (Tempo English) Indonesia-owned fertilizer company Pupuk Indonesia is planning to build two methanol facilities to support the government's biodiesel program, or B50, said president director Rahmad Pribadi. "We will build one in Lhokseumawe and another in Bontang," Rahmad said during a meeting
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Government Reinforces Requirement for Domestic Origin of Biodiesel.
by Cristiane Noberto (CNN Brazil (Google Translation)) CNPE resolution maintains focus on domestic production and reduces the scope for foreign fuel. -- The government reinforced this Wednesday ( April 1st) the requirement for national origin of the biodiesel used in the mandatory mixture
April 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia to Roll out B50 Biodiesel from July 1: Lahadalia
(ANTARA) - Indonesia will implement B50 biodiesel starting July 1 after nearly six months of trials showed positive results, Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said on Monday (April 6, 2026). The B50 blend consists of 50 percent crude palm oil (CPO) and
April 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Sugar Lobby Pushes for E22 Transition, Flex-fuel Policy as Ethanol Overcapacity Bites
by Hormazd Sorabjee and Mugdha Mishra (AutoCar Professional) Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) says a calibrated move to E22 is immediately viable, and wants lower GST on E100 to make flex-fuel vehicles commercially attractive. India's ethanol blending programme is at a
April 06, 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
It’s Time to Act on the European Commission’s Call for the EU to Use More Biofuels
(ePURE) As the EU scrambles to secure its energy supply, European renewable ethanol is an affordable and sustainable alternative to imported oil -- The European Commission’s new recommendation that the EU could increase its use of biofuels as a way to boost
April 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Rural Voices USA: Continues Six-Figure Ad Campaign Demanding E15 as Gas Prices Hit $4 and Congress Leaves Town
(WisPolitics) Campaign focuses on gas price messaging as fuel costs spike past $4 and Congress leaves for two-week recess; New digital and billboard ads being launched this month Rural Voices USA today (April 2, 2026) announced a continuation of its six-figure “Stop the
April 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Strait to the Point: The Impact of the Strait of Hormuz Crisis on the Bio-Economy
by Oliver Booth (Biofuels Digest) ... The Strait of Hormuz crisis is actively rewriting the playbook for the global bio-economy, serving as the strongest argument for domestically produced clean fuels since the 1973 Arab oil embargo. What was previously framed largely
April 03, 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
Brazil’s Dual-Fuel Ethanol Fleet Stabilizes Gasoline Prices Despite Iran War Oil Shock
by Maurico Savarese (Associated Press) As the war in Iran rattles global oil markets, Brazil is partially shielded by a decades-old buffer against shocks that is both cheap and environmentally friendly: Tens of millions of drivers here can choose between filling their tank with
March 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Modi Wants ‘Team India’ to Be Energy Independent, but How Are the States Placed?
(The Federal) PM urges states to encourage alternative sources and schemes such as GOBARdhan but not all of them are making similar progress in Green Energy -- On Friday (March 27), Prime Minister Narendra Modi called a meeting with chief ministers of
March 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Thai Government Ramps Up B20 Biodiesel Supply to Tackle Rising Transport Costs
(The Nation) • The Thai government is subsidizing B20 biodiesel to make it 5 baht ($0.15) per litre cheaper than standard diesel, aiming to lower costs for the transport and industrial sectors. Major fuel retailers, including PTT, Bangchak, and Shell, are expanding
March 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia to Go Ahead with B50 Biodiesel Mix in 2026, Says Prabowo
by Stanley Widianto and Stefanno Sulaiman (Reuters) Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto said on Monday during an official visit to Japan that the Southeast Asian country will go ahead this year with its B50 palm oil-based biodiesel programme. "We are going in a big
March 30, 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
Promises in Bloom: The RVO Reset and Springtime for the Bioeconomy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ...(T)he final “Set 2” Renewable Fuel Standard volume requirements for 2026 and 2027. Not a tweak. A reset. After seasons of regulatory uncertainty and economic headwinds, President Donald Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin delivered what
March 30, 2026 Read Full Article
EU-Australia Trade Deal: Another Gut-Punch to Europe’s Strategically Important Renewable Ethanol Industry
(ePURE) Significant concessions to Australia on duty-free ethanol come as the European Commission confirms provisional application of EU-Mercosur agreement -- The newly announced trade agreement between the EU and Australia is the latest blow to Europe’s renewable ethanol industry and agriculture sector
March 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Has a Secret Weapon against Oil Shocks -- Biofuels Will Help the Country Fend off the Effects of Conflict in the Middle East
(The Economist) Few countries were ready for the oil shock caused by Israel and America’s war with Iran. Brazil was. During the past half-century, the agriculture giant has built the world’s most sophisticated biofuels industry. It is the second-largest producer of
March 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Big Shift Ahead? Ethanol & Flex Vehicles Could Transform India’s Auto Sector
(Business Today) Vijendra Singh, President of the All India Distillers' Association (AIDA), has called for the commercialisation of flex-fuel vehicles to address India's energy crisis. Speaking at the AIDA Annual Distillers' Conclave 2026, Singh stated, "Imagine that many vehicles will run
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
EPA Fortifies Domestic Fuel Supply, Provides Americans with Relief at the Pump by Approving Nationwide E15 and Removing Boutique Fuel Markets for E10
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, in consultation with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA), issued a temporary emergency fuel waiver to allow nationwide sales of
March 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Petrolimex to Replace Mineral Gasoline with E10RON95 Biofuel ahead of Schedule
(The Saigon Times) Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) will replace all mineral gasoline with E10RON95 biofuel nationwide by next month, instead of June 2026 as earlier planned to cope with the increasing energy risk. The shift to E10RON95 is expected to reduce
March 23, 2026 Read Full Article
New Biofuel Rolled out in Brazil as Diesel Worries Rise
(BioEnergy Times) A city in southern Brazil has stepped up the use of a new biofuel in its municipal vehicles as concerns grow over diesel supply due to tensions in the Middle East, The Times of India reported. Passo Fundo has begun
March 23, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy in Belgium
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Belgium faces a pivotal transition as it navigates limited domestic biomass resources and the closure of major biomass power plants, like Rodenhuize. Despite fossil fuels making up 67% of the energy supply, bioenergy contributes 8.6% to
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
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy in France
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) France is expanding its bioenergy sector to reduce its 100% fossil fuel import dependency, aiming for a 33% renewable energy share by 2030. Biogas is a major growth area, with biomethane grid injections hitting 2.4% of
March 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Việt Nam Needs to Accelerate Adoption of Biofuel Amid Global Energy Supply Uncertainty
(VietStock) Although the mandatory roadmap for biofuel blending will take effect from June 1, Việt Nam should consider accelerating the use of biofuel-blended petrol in response to increasingly complex geopolitical developments affecting global energy supplies, Deputy Minister Nguyễn Sinh Nhật Tân
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Low Carbon Fuel Programs Cost Less and Perform Better Than Expected
by Cory-Ann Wind (Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels Alliance America’s state regulatory team promotes state and local-level biofuel policies to complement the important work of the association’s federal team. One of the team’s most important tools is a low carbon
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
PM Should Back British Biomethane in Energy Crisis
(Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association) Sector could help shield the UK from high prices and import dependence -- The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA), representing the UK biogas industry, has today written to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer urging him to lift barriers to home-grown biomethane production to shield the
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Podcast: Scaling up Biofuels in Australia
by David Claughton and Warwick Long (ABC Rural) It's been a difficult week for farmers when it comes to fuel and fertiliser prices, but could biofuels produced here in Australia help? The renewable fuels industry gathered in Sydney to discuss ways to scale
March 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Holds off on Biodiesel Blend Increase Despite Supply Fears
by Camila Souza Ramos (Globo Rural — São Paulo/Valor) Agribusiness groups push higher mix amid Middle East tensions -- Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) ruled out the possibility of immediately approving an increase in the biodiesel blend in diesel, as
March 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Mandate Revisited: A Practical Path to Curbing Inflation through Fuel Price Relief
by Nosa Osaikhuiwu (The Cable) On August 29, 2023, at the height of the fuel subsidy removal crisis in Nigeria, I published an article in The Nation Newspaper titled “Achieving Pump Price Relief Through Ethanol Mandate.” In that piece, I argued that
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
Economic Toll of War Grows ... Long-Term Concerns
(Bangkok Post) ... The government has been actively promoting the use of biofuels to reduce dependence on imported oil. Ethanol, a biofuel derived from crops such as molasses and cassava, is blended with gasoline to produce gasohol. Caretaker energy minister Auttapol
March 16, 2026 Read Full Article
As Global Oil Prices Surge, Ethanol Blending Is the New Lifeline for India’s Auto Sector
by Shweta Bhanot Mehrotra (Economic Times Auto) With global energy markets expected to remain volatile, India’s programme will be a core pillar of national energy security for the automotive sector -- ... Today, it is increasingly being viewed as a key lever in insulating
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
Ag Policy Blog: Senate Ag Chair Boozman Sees Path for E15 but Farm Bill Compromises Likely Needed
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) The chairman of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee said Friday he sees a pathway to pass year-round E15 and a new Farm Bill, but some provisions in the House bill involviR-NE)ng pesticide rules and California's
March 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Advanced Biofuels Canada Comments on Affordability, Energy Security Benefits of Low Carbon Fuels
(Advanced Biofuels Canada Association/Herald Tribune/XPR Media) Data consistently show that biofuels save drivers money at the pump -- Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) released a statement by Fred Ghatala, President, on the stabilizing role of biofuels amidst current global crude oil supply
March 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Lawmakers to IRS: Don't Leave Farmers behind in 45Z Rule
by Lydia Johnson and Kim Chipman (Agri-Pulse) Regulations for the new 45Z biofuel tax incentive need to account for cover crops, precision fertilizer applications and other regenerative agriculture practices to ensure that farmers fully benefit from the subsidy, farm-state Republican lawmakers say
March 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Rising Fuel Costs Show EU Should Import Ethanol from Brazil -- Not Beef
(Irish Cattle & Sheep Farmers Association) ICSA Rural Development chair Edmond Phelan has said the surge in global fuel prices highlights the need for Europe to prioritise bioethanol imports over unnecessary beef imports from Brazil. “Events in the Middle East have
March 11, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy in Canada
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Canada’s bioenergy sector is expanding rapidly, backed by CAD$1.5 billion from the Clean Fuels Fund and the Clean Fuel Regulations, which target a 15% carbon intensity reduction by 2030. While fossil fuels still dominate its overall energy
March 11, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Cellulosic Ethanol Commercialization
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Despite early momentum, global cellulosic ethanol operational capacity peaked around 2015 and has stabilized near 40 facilities due to persistent economic and technical barriers, including high enzyme costs and complex feedstocks. Regional deployment varies significantly: Brazil leads
March 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Relief at the Pump: The $110 Barrel, the $1.90/gallon Alternative, and the Calculus of Choice
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Petroleum Independence Isn’t Price Independence -- The United States today produces roughly as much petroleum as it consumes. That’s a remarkable change from the oil-shock era of the 1970s. Horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing unlocked enormous domestic
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
Automakers Split over Zero Emission Vehicles Classification
by Sharmistha Mukherjee (Economic Times Auto) A report by NITI Aayog proposing that flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) and compressed biogas (CBG) vehicles be classified as zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) has divided India’s automobile industry. READ MORE Related articles India Auto Firms Clash Over ZEV Definition, Fueling Tech War
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Authorities Tout Biofuel as Global Oil Prices Soar
by Yuthana Praiwan (Bangkok Post) ... Energy authorities are stepping up efforts to expand biofuel usage to reduce reliance on oil imports and safeguard against potential fuel shortages. The move comes as global oil prices surge, driven by the ongoing conflict between the
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
Biofuels Group Calls for Year-Round E15 to Ease Wartime Oil Price Spike
(Inside EPA) The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) is urging Congress to quickly enact an authorization for year-round use of 15 percent ethanol fuel (E15) to ease consumer fuel prices, amid a surge in oil prices resulting from the outbreak of war
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Opinion Ethanol Blending a Strategic Asset Zim Must Promote
(ZimEye) As the SADC Sustainable Energy Week unfolds in Victoria Falls, bringing together regional policymakers, investors and energy leaders, Zimbabwe stands in a unique and credible position. More than a participant in the regional energy transition conversation, Zimbabwe is already a proven
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Asia's Ethanol Targets and Recent Developments
(Reuters/Hydrocarbon Processing) More countries in the Asia-Pacific region are adopting ethanol blending with gasoline as they try to cut reliance on imported fuel and achieve carbon emission targets. Indonesia, Asia's largest gasoline importer, plans to impose a mandatory bioethanol content level of
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Promoting Sustainable Aviation Fuels across Southeast Asian Nations
(GHD) GHD delivered a regional techno-economic assessment for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to explore the potential for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from agricultural and forestry waste. ASEAN is a regional organisation made up of 10 Southeast Asian
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Seeks Greater Influence on Global Palm Oil Prices through Biofuel Expansion
(Jakarta Globe/UkrAgroConsult) Indonesia is accelerating downstream development in the crude palm oil (CPO) sector as it aims to strengthen its role in global price formation for the commodity. Despite being the world’s largest producer and consumer of palm oil, key pricing
February 23, 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
Montana Renewables and World Energy Join Forces to Drive Efficiency and Scale in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Deliveries
(Calumet/PR Newswire) Agreement signals ongoing growth of Sustainable Aviation Fuel market -- Montana Renewables, LLC (MRL) and World Energy Clean Fuels LLC (World Energy) today announced a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) agreement that will deliver more than 70 million gallons of SAF
February 20, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Australian LCLF Feedstocks
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This roadmap highlights Australia’s pivotal role in the global low-carbon liquid fuel (LCLF) shift, driven by over 140 countries adopting net-zero targets. It outlines three strategic horizons for grain growers: expanding exportable oilseed production immediately, intensifying
February 19, 2026 Read Full Article
World's First Bamboo Based Bio-ethanol Plant in Assam to Become Fully Operational in March
by Sumir Karmakar (Deccan Herald) ... In the next couple of weeks, world's first 2G bamboo-based bio-ethanol plant, set up here at Numaligarh in eastern Assam's Golaghat district, will start full commercial production of 2G ethanol, which is derived from non-food farm waste or residue. "In
February 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Advanced Biofuels Canada Announces Federal Support for Clean Fuels Awareness Campaign: $97 Million in Investments
(Advanced Biofuels Canada/Canadian Biomass Magazine) Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) welcomes the federal announcement of more than $97 million in investments supporting clean transportation across Canada, including new funding for education and awareness initiatives focused on clean transportation across Canada. As part of this
February 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia to Ban Export of Palm Oil Waste to Boost Domestic Energy Use
by Vivek Waghmode (BioEnergy Times) President Prabowo Subianto has announced that Indonesia will prohibit the export of palm oil waste, including used cooking oil, to prioritize its use for domestic needs, particularly in advancing energy self-sufficiency, Antara, Indonesian News Agency
February 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Museveni Commissions East Africa’s Largest Ethanol Plant
by Shammah Mukuza (The Observer) President Yoweri Museveni has inaugurated PRO Industries, the largest ethanol plant in East Africa, highlighting the $100-million investment as a significant advancement for Uganda’s agro-industrialization, clean energy production, and job creation. Located in Luwero District in
February 06, 2026 Read Full Article
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
Sens. Moran, Klobuchar, Ernst, Cortez Masto Introduce Securing America’s Fuels Act
(Office of Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS)) U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced the bipartisan Securing America’s Fuels (SAF) Act to strengthen the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry, provide new markets for farmers and
February 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Policy: Economic Survey Flags Food-vs-Fuel Tension
by Shristi Ohri (Autocar Professional) Government's economic assessment warns of "emerging tension" between energy self-reliance and food security; cites international evidence that biofuel mandates need "periodic recalibration" In what could signal an impending policy review, the Economic Survey 2025-26 has explicitly warned of
February 02, 2026 Read Full Article
IEW 2026: Honeywell Bets on Biofuels, AI to Boost India’s Energy Independence
by Mittravinda Ranjan (ETEnergyWorld) The company is focusing on maximising refinery efficiency, scaling biofuels including SAF and deploying digital tools, as it deepens local partnerships and takes Indian technologies global, says Ranjit Kulkarni. READ MORE Related articles Honeywell and TruAlt Bioenergy Sign Agreement to Drive
January 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Cronyism, Not Competition, Is Driving U.S. Fuel Markets
by Stephen Moore (Real Clear Policy)... Its (Renewable Fuels Standard) intention was to reduce air pollution and reduce America’s reliance on foreign oil. But its political goal was to help farm states by increasing demand for corn and other ag products
January 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Innovation from IBP University Expert: Nyamplung and Biogas as Fuel for Agricultural Machinery
(IBP University) IPB University Agricultural Machinery Engineering Expert Prof Desrial has developed a renewable energy innovation based on local resources by utilising nyamplung oil and biogas as fuel for agricultural machinery. This innovation is considered to have great potential to support
January 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Myths and Truths about Biofuels: from Their Impact on the Engine to Environmental Protection
(EcoNews (Google Translation)) On the path to energy transition, biofuels are establishing themselves as a viable alternative and are already a reality worldwide. In everyday life, thousands of vehicles run on this technology, helping to reduce the carbon footprint of transportation . However, doubts
January 27, 2026 Read Full Article
New Economic Analysis Shows Solutions to Maintain Iowa’s Corn and Ethanol Industry
(Iowa Corn Growers Association) Without immediate passage of nationwide, year-round E15 and access to ultra-low carbon ethanol markets, such as sustainable aviation fuel and marine fuel, Iowa’s corn and ethanol industry will continue its downward decline, according to a new study released by Iowa Corn and the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association. Iowa’s
January 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Prometheus Announces Breakthrough e-Kerosene Pathway to Make Cost-Competitive SAF and Diesel from Electricity and Air
(Prometheus Fuels/Business Wire) Company reveals world’s first 100% electrochemical pathway for producing e-kerosene directly from atmospheric CO2 and renewable electricity without hydrogen, making Fischer-Tropsch obsolete. Prometheus Fuels today announced its revolutionary new pathway for producing synthetic paraffinic kerosene (the basis for SAF
January 20, 2026 Read Full Article
These Leaders Are Shaping the Transition to Clean Fuels
by Roberto Bocca (World Economic Forum) • Scaling clean fuels will be central to industry and transport in the coming decades. • Clean fuel projects are moving from pilots to industrial scale, proving that innovation and collaboration can deliver real impact, yet
January 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Fuelling the Future: How Business, Finance and Policy Can Accelerate the Clean Fuels Market
(Bain & Company/World Economic Forum) Amid rising global energy demand and evolving market dynamics, clean fuels are a key pillar for a more secure, affordable and sustainable energy system. Examples ranging from biofuels, e-fuels and hydrogen derivatives to lower-carbon fossil fuels
January 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Commission Approves €200 Million German State Aid for Canadian-Produced Renewable Hydrogen and Its Derivatives for EU Market
(European Commission) The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €200 million German scheme to support the production in Canada of renewable hydrogen and its derivatives, known as renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBOs). These RFNBOs will be
January 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Moeve Signs Agreement with Pretium Renovables to Build up to 6 Spanish Biomethane Projects
(Moeve) - The companies have reached an agreement to develop between four and six biomethane plants, each with an estimated production capacity of 60 GWh per year - Andalusia is the priority region for the rollout of the projects, which will reduce
January 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Visakh Refinery Of HPCL Inaugurates Sustainable Aviation Fuel Demonstration Plant
(Tank Terminals) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has commissioned a demonstration plant for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at its Visakh Refinery, marking a significant milestone in India’s clean aviation journey. The facility will manufacture SAF by co-processing used cooking oil (UCO)
January 07, 2026 Read Full Article
UOW to Lead New $72M ARC Centre of Excellence for Renewable Fuel
by Benjamin Long (University of Wollongong) National research effort to build Australia’s sovereign clean energy future -- The University of Wollongong (UOW) will lead a new Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for Renewable Fuels, a landmark national collaboration that will
January 05, 2026 Read Full Article
President Museveni Commissions the Largest Ethanol Plant in East Africa
David Rupiny (Uganda Investment Authority) President Yoweri Museveni has commissioned PRO Industries, reputed as the biggest ethanol plant in East Africa. The President, accompanied by the First Lady Janet Museveni, said the factory, located in Luwero District in central Uganda, would boost value
January 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Keeps 2026 Biodiesel Quota Flat, Raising Doubts over B50 Target
by Aditya Kondalamahanty and Ck Quick (S&P Global) 2026 biodiesel quota at 15.646 million kiloliters; Non-PSO allocations raised, PSO requirement reduced -- Indonesia has set its biodiesel production quota for 2026 at 15.646 million kiloliters, Ernest Gunawan, secretary general of the Indonesian Biofuel
December 29, 2025 Read Full Article
From Powerhouse to Global Leadership: Why India Needs a National Biogas Mission
(World Biogas Association) India stands at a pivotal moment in its clean energy transition. As the country races to secure energy independence, decarbonise hard-to-abate industrial sectors, and manage mounting organic waste, the biogas sector offers a rare convergence of solutions. This
December 23, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Integrated Dynamics
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Integrated Dynamics focuses on next-generation biorefineries by leveraging rugged, naturally advantaged microbes known as hyperthermophiles. These microbes grow in temperatures above 85ºC, which implicitly excludes microbial contaminants—a critical advantage, as up to 10% of ethanol ferments are compromised. Hyperthermophiles
December 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines, Par Hawaii and Pono Energy Partner to Advance the Hawai‘i-Based Market, Supply Chain for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
(Alaska Air/Hawaiian Airlines) The combined airlines will take the first deliveries of Hawaiʻi-made SAF in early 2026. The investment enables SAF production for more sustainable future flying, diversifies Hawaii’s fuels industry, strengthens energy independence and supports agriculture. Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines
December 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels Forum Highlights Policy, Markets and the Future of Rural Energy
by Jeffrey Tonjes (Northwest Signal) Northwest Ohio farmers, lawmakers and industry leaders came together Monday (December8, 2025) for an in-depth forum examining the role of biofuels in agriculture, energy policy and rural economic stability. The event held at the Tinora Performing Arts
December 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Prabowo Urges Oil Palm Planting in Papua for Biofuel
by Dian Rahma Fika (Tempo) Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto summoned the regents of Papua, Papuan figures, and the Executive Committee for the Acceleration of Special Autonomy Development in Papua to the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. During the two-hour meeting,
December 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Indonesia Aims to End Diesel Imports in 2026 with Expanded Biodiesel Program
by Dames Alexander Sinaga (Xinhua) Indonesia aims to halt diesel fuel imports in 2026 as the government accelerates its biodiesel program and boosts domestic refinery capacity, marking a major step toward strengthening energy security and reducing reliance on foreign fuel supplies. A
December 12, 2025 Read Full Article
EBA Statistical Report 2025
(European Biogas Association) The European Biogas Association (EBA) today (December 10, 2025) unveils the 15th edition of its Statistical Report, the landmark annual publication offering the most comprehensive assessment of biogas and biomethane markets in Europe. The 2024–2025 dataset underscores the
December 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Clear Technical Standards Imperative before Making Petrol-Ethanol Fuel Mandatory: Experts
(Viet Stock) Experts and businesses are calling for a clear roadmap for E10 biofuel implementation to gradually replace traditional unleaded petrol to reduce emissions from vehicles. The Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Circular 50/2025/TT-BCT, setting out a national roadmap for adopting
December 10, 2025 Read Full Article
We Need to Talk About Biomass
by David Carpintero (ePURE/Ethanol Producer Magazine) It’s the argument that wouldn’t die: the so-called “food vs. fuel” fallacy that has persisted in the global discourse on the role of biofuels in transport decarbonization. Fortunately, new research has finally driven a stake through
December 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Bioethanol in Ukraine: What Is It, Bioethanol Production and Market Development Prospects
(YouControl Market Blog (Google Translation)) Formation of the bioethanol market in Ukraine: potential and benefits -- The modern world is actively switching to renewable energy sources, and bioethanol is attracting special attention as an ecological alternative to gasoline. This fuel has a
December 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Willis Sustainable Fuels and Green Finance Institute Launch Accelerator to Advance UK’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Infrastructure
(Green Finance Institute/Globe Newswire) Willis Sustainable Fuels UK Limited (“WSF”), a subsidiary of Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC”) and the Green Finance Institute (“GFI”), an independent advisor to governments and investors, have announced a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Project
December 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Modeling Better Biomass Milling
by Paul Menser (Idaho National Laboratory) Turning materials like wood chips, crop residues and municipal solid waste into fuels and chemicals is important for our country’s energy independence. Over the past two decades, the U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office laid
December 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Latvia Approves Support Scheme for Biomethane Production
(Bioenergy Insight) The Latvian Cabinet of Ministers has approved a new package of amendments aimed at boosting domestic biomethane production and strengthening the country’s energy independence. The support programme, developed by the Ministry of Climate and Energy (KEM), will be open to
November 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Rolling out Biofuel Mandates
(Biofuels International) Over the past five years, several Asian countries have introduced or strengthened biofuel mandates as part of their strategies to enhance energy security, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and support agricultural economies. These policies have varied in scope and ambition,
November 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Brazil in the Spotlight at the Scaling Up Bio Conference
by Andrew Snook (Canadian Biomass Magazine) The 10th annual edition of the Scaling Up Bio Conference showcased the Brazilian bioeconomy during the two-day event hosted at the Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa. Themed “Accelerating Deep Decarbonization,” the conference kicked off with an
November 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Pumps to Be Deployed at Taluka Level in Karnnataka
by Rohit Kulkarni (Trak.in) In a significant move to promote renewable energy, the Karnataka State Bioenergy Development Board (KSBD Board) has announced plans to set up biodiesel pumps at the taluk level in collaboration with private companies. The initiative aims to make
November 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Australia Risks Missing $13 Billion Biofuel Boom
(Cairns Post) Australia is on the brink of missing out on a $13 billion-a-year biofuel boom, with Airbus warning the window to establish a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry could slam shut within six months. The jet-building giant says without a
November 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Restarting Production at a Giant Factory in Romania. Corden BioChem to Resume Bioethanol Production at Podari in 2026
by Andrada Ghira (Economica.net (Google translation)) Corden BioChem, a self-proclaimed European leader in industrial biotechnology, bought the decommissioned bioethanol factory in Podari, Dolj County, this year. However, the company could resume bioethanol production, after the Competition Council authorized the industrial giant's takeover
November 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Advanced Biofuels Canada Welcomes Federal Budget 2025 Focus on Strategic Industries and Energy Security
(Advanced Biofuels Canada) Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) applauds the federal government for a budget that puts the economy first with a targeted focus on strategic industries. Strengthening domestic production and supply chains is vital to Canada’s energy security which is inseparable from safeguarding
November 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Honeywell Carbon Capture Technology to Help Transform Shuttered Power Plant Into Fertilizer Facility Supporting U.S. Farmers
(Honeywell) Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today announced that its industry-leading carbon capture technologies will be used by Wabash Valley Resources, LLC (WVR) in an innovative new project to create hydrogen and ammonia fertilizer for America’s farmers, strengthening national energy independence and security. To fund the
November 05, 2025 Read Full Article
K2 Ethanol Orders Ethanol and Animal-Feed Plants from ANDRITZ
(ANDRITZ) K2 Ethanol Pvt. Ltd, a pioneer in the biomass and biofuel sectors, has awarded ANDRITZ a contract to build integrated ethanol and animal-feed production plants in India. The project will include the country’s first ethanol plant powered by agro-residue, supporting
November 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Brazil Eyes Potential Biofuel Production Collaboration with Asean — Lula
by Danni Haizal Danial Donald (Bernama/The Edge Malaysia) Brazil is eyeing a potential collaboration with Asean to boost biofuel production, aiming to reduce reliance on other energy-producing countries and accelerate decarbonisation efforts, according to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. He said
November 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Toyota Keen to Build Ethanol Plant in Indonesia, Says Deputy Minister
by Anastasya Lavenia Yudi (Tempo) Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstream Industry, Todotua Pasaribu, has announced that several companies are interested in building ethanol factories in Indonesia, including Japan-based auto manufacturer Toyota. This move is intended to support the use of 10 percent ethanol-blended fuels,
October 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Lhyfe, Euromekanik and Hystar Are Partnering Up to Move towards Final Investment Decision on the Two Largest Green Hydrogen Projects for the Bulk Market in Sweden
(Lhyfe) • Green hydrogen producer and supplier Lhyfe plans to build production sites in Vaggeryd and Jordberga, supported by Sweden’s Klimatklivet fund. These 10 MW projects would become Sweden’s two largest green hydrogen production sites dedicated to the bulk* market. To complete this decisive
October 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Indonesia–Brazil Seal Ethanol Fuel Pact to Boost Clean Energy
(Antara) Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia conveyed that the renewable energy development collaboration between Indonesia and Brazil targets environmentally friendly ethanol-based biofuels. The collaboration was sealed in a Memorandum of Agreement (MoU) signing, witnessed by Indonesian President Prabowo
October 25, 2025 Read Full Article
XCF Global Signs Binding Term Sheet with New Rise Australia to Develop Renewable Fuel Facilities; Launches First Regional Platform to Accelerate International Expansion
(XCF Global) • 15-year exclusive license to deploy XCF's modular, scalable renewable fuel platform across Australia, targeting development of three renewable fuel production facilities XCF to receive a 12.5% equity stake, licensing fees, and one board seat in New Rise Australia Formalizes the June 2025 Memorandum of Understanding
October 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Biochar, Biomass and Bottom Lines
Cornelius van Tonder (RegenCorp/Ethanol Producer Magazine) As U.S. ethanol producers prepare for the implementation of 45Z, one thing is clear: carbon intensity (CI) is no longer just a regulatory metric—it’s a revenue driver. Achieving CI scores below 30 grams of CO2
October 18, 2025 Read Full Article
MoE Aims to Cut Fuel Imports through Biofuel Production
The Ministry of Energy is endeavouring to produce biofuel with a view to fulfilling domestic needs and reducing fuel imports. Biofuel mixing bioethanol made from crops such as corn, sugarcane, broken rice, with locally produced gasoline will be produced. Myanmar imports 97
October 17, 2025 Read Full Article
It’s Time: Fueling a Fair Go for Rural Regions
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... They’re doing it not with protest signs, but with seed drills and soil — and a new report out of Australia has turned that quiet demand for fairness into a national industrial plan: the Low-Carbon Liquid
October 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Some Economics Of U.S. Biofuels
by Timothy Taylor (Conversable Economist/Talk Markets) Twenty years ago, with the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the US decided to encourage “biofuels” in a big way with the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program, which started with RFS1 and later was amended
October 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuel Diplomacy: India’s Next Big Export after UPI
By Sreeraman Thiagarajan (Economic Times) At GFF 2025, Prime Minister Modi spoke about bridging divides between urban and rural, rich, and poor, developed and developing. The same philosophy applies to India’s biofuel story. What began as a domestic policy to reduce
October 13, 2025 Read Full Article
European Energy Launches Bio-Methanol From Electrified Steam Methane Reforming, Cutting Costs and Carbon Footprint
(Fuel Cells Works) -- New e-SMR process integrates renewable electricity and biogas feedstocks to produce low-cost, low-carbon green methanol. -- The technology boosts flexibility and energy independence, enabling Europe to scale affordable clean fuels for hard-to-abate sectors. European Energy has unveiled its
October 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Utility Global and Maas Energy Works Announce Agreement to Develop Dairy Digester-to-Hydrogen Mobility Project in California
(Utility Global/PR Newswire) Collaboration to deliver deeply carbon-negative hydrogen using dairy biogas to fuel heavy-duty transportation across California -- Utility Global, Inc. ("Utility"), a U.S.-based leader in economical decarbonization technology, and Maas Energy Works ("MEW"), the nation's leading developer of dairy digester-to-energy
October 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Indonesia Considering Bioethanol-Blended Fuel Mandate, Minister Says
by Ananda Teresia and Fransisca Nangoy (Reuters) Indonesia is considering setting a mandatory bioethanol content level of 10% for gasoline sold in the country to lower carbon dioxide emissions and reduce its dependence on fuel imports, state news agency Antara reported
October 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Petrobras and Amazon Brazil Announce Strategic Collaboration for Low-Carbon Fuels
(Petrobras/Bnamericas) Petrobras and Amazon Brazil have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore possibilities of collaboration in advancing the development and implementation of low-carbon fuel solutions in logistics activities in Brazil. The MOU sets guidelines to identify opportunities that
October 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Cacophony to Symphony: Successfully Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(PA Consulting) Two decades on from the first SAF flight, no other technology or pathway is as ready or scalable. Yet the gap between ambition and achievement is striking. While a small number of players are making substantial commitments and significant
September 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Moeve Continues Advancing Biomethane Plant Development to Produce Green Hydrogen and Decarbonize Its Industrial Operations
(Moeve) The company is advancing its renewable gas production through the signing of an agreement with ID Energy Group to develop up to 1 TWh of production capacity, adding to the partnerships previously made with Kira Ventures, PreZero, and InproEner; Producing up
September 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels and India’s Energy Transition: How Government Policies and Industry Innovators are Driving Sustainability
by Kishan Karunakaran (Chemical Industry Digest) Biofuels are emerging as a key driver of India’s energy transition, supported by strong policies and industry innovation. By converting waste into clean energy, they enhance energy security, reduce emissions, boost rural incomes, and promote sustainable
September 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Flex Engines Gaining Traction in India with Ethanol Push: IFGE Chief
by Kaushal Verma (ANI News) Flex engines are gaining a foothold in India, backed by the country's growing ethanol blending programme and other biofuel initiatives, Pramod Chaudhari, President of the Indian Federation of Green Energy, said on Wednesday. ... Flex engines, or flex-fuel engines, are
September 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Argentine 2025 Biodiesel Production among Lowest on Record
(Oils & Fats International) Argentina’s biodiesel production in 2025 is expected to be the lowest volume on record at 1.2bn litres, a drop of 7% compared to the previous year, according to a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) report. With domestic consumption
September 18, 2025 Read Full Article
National Survey: Americans Strongly Support Year-Round Access to E15
(Renewable Fuels Association) New polling conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the Renewable Fuels Association shows strong support for legislation allowing year-round access to E15, a lower-cost fuel blend containing 15 percent ethanol. The survey of nearly 2,000 registered voters
September 17, 2025 Read Full Article
UAE: Lootah Biofuels Offers Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Trade Arabia News Service/Zawya) Ensures cleaner combustion with very low sulfur and aromatic hydrocarbon content -- Lootah Biofuels, a Dubai-based leader in clean energy, today announced the launch of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the UAE market, making it one of the
September 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Outdated Biofuel Pricing Regulations Are Holding Back SA’s Sugar Industry
by Thomas Funke (SA Canegrowers/Business Day) Unlocking opportunities requires targeted policy support and a regulatory environment that ensures investment certainty -- ... One of the most promising opportunities to offset these negative pressures lies in building a domestic biofuels industry using sugar
September 15, 2025 Read Full Article
The Hydrogen Stream: MIT-WPU Develops Carbon-Negative Technology to Produce Green Hydrogen and BioCNG from Agricultural Waste
by Uma Gupta and Sergio Matalucci (PV Magazine) The researchers state that their carbon-negative process has the potential to reduce green hydrogen production costs to $1 per kilogram, while also generating biochar and patented biofertilizers as valuable byproducts. -- The researchers state that
September 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Nitin Gadkari Rejects Criticism over E20 Fuel Rollout, Says Work on for 10% Biodiesel
by Soumya Chatterjee and Zia Haq (Hindustan Times) Work on to achieve a 10% biodiesel goal under fuel-blending programme, said Gadkari -- Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday dismissed criticism over the rollout of 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20),