by Sophie Zienkiewicz (Carbon Neutral Fuels) CNF and EE will collaborate in the development of a sustainable aviation fuel project in North Queensland using sugarcane agricultural waste as feedstock. Collaboration will evaluate feedstock supply, site selection, pathway selection and offtake, marking CNF’s first step
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Back TO HOMEInternational Study Identifies Biomethane as a Key Solution for Decarbonizing Heavy-Duty Transport Worldwide
(Instituto Mobilidade de Baixo Carbono Brasil) From Waste to Wheels - Turning Organic Waste into Renewable Fuel for Transport -- Commissioned by Instituto MBCBrasil, the study aims to accelerate the global deployment of the renewable fuel and highlights opportunities for Brazil in
September 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Clean Hydrogen Investment Reaches USD 130 Billion as Energy Security and Resilience Rise up the Global Agenda
(Hydrogen Council) Global Hydrogen Compass 2026 provides a fact-based assessment of global clean hydrogen progress, highlighting more than USD 130 billion in committed investment across over 570 projects, 90% of which are under construction or already operational, and the actions needed
September 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Letter from India: One Airplane, One WagonR, and India’s Journey from Energy Vulnerability to Bioeconomy Power
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... (W)hat are we eventually going to put in the tanks of these massive long-haul machines? It is a gigantic question involving gigantic aircraft, refineries, capital requirements, and energy loads—and aviation remains among the hardest
September 11, 2026 Read Full Article
TEHA Group and Eni Study on Biofuels from Renewable Feedstocks: An Opportunity for Europe
(Eni) The study highlights that biofuels from renewable feedstocks are a solution to help decarbonise transport, contribute to energy security and maintain industrial competitiveness in Europe. Cernobbio (Como), 5 September 2026 – The strategic Study “Sustainable biofuels as a strategic lever for
September 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil and India Deepen Cooperation on Green Energy
(Chemical Industry Digest) ... India Explores a Diverse Clean Mobility Strategy -- The discussions come as India seeks to expand its clean mobility options and reduce dependence on fossil fuels while strengthening domestic energy security. Rajnath Ram, Advisor at NITI Aayog, said
September 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Truth about Ethanol - Review and Reply to Robert Bryce's Gusher of Lies
by Marc J. Rauch (Auto Channel (Originally Published June 13, 2013)) A Book That's Aptly Named for What It Is -- ... But in my personal research of ethanol, which includes purchasing a non-flex fuel vehicle so that I could experiment with
September 07, 2026 Read Full Article
ORLEN Forges New Baltic Energy Alliance
(ORLEN) ORLEN has joined forces with 13 energy companies and organisations from Northern and Central Europe to establish the Baltic Energy Initiative. The partners will work together on projects designed to strengthen energy security and competitiveness across the region, covering offshore
September 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Chaiwat Proposes Biofuel Drop-in of 20% to Boost the Economy by 153 Billion Baht and Reduce Oil Imports by 63 Billion Baht
by Pornpimal Yaempracha (Khaosod/MSN (Google translation)) Bangchak Corporation participated in the “New Energy for Thailand” forum, highlighting the potential of bioenergy to generate 2% of GDP, valued at 153 billion baht, and reduce oil imports by 63 billion baht. Mr. Chaiwat Kovavisarach,
September 03, 2026 Read Full Article
India Needs SAF Mandates, Stronger Demand Signals to Unlock Investment: EDF
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) SAF costs 50-200% more than jet fuel; India has 210 biogas plants, targets 5,000; Carbon credit pricing remains unpredictable India will struggle to build a meaningful, sustainable aviation fuel industry without mandates and long-term demand signals, according to
September 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Montana Renewables Announces Innovative, Capital-Efficient Expansion to 200 Million Gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Calumet) • SAF production capacity expected to reach approximately 200 million gallon annual run rate by year-end 2028, with total renewable product sales expanded 40% to 17,000 barrels per day Remaining project capital for this expansion reduced to $137 million from the
September 01, 2026 Read Full Article
We Need More Homegrown Fuel, Not Less
by Emily Skor (Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Ethanol is a homegrown biofuel that lowers prices at the pump. Pull into any fuel retailer in the U.S. and you'll find that the option with more ethanol has the lower price. Unfortunately, certain
September 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Joint Media Release: Building Australia's Fuel Security with Strategic Fuel Reserves and Low Carbon Liquid Fuels
(Australia Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water) The Albanese Government's $14.8 billion Fuel Security and Resilience Package will protect Australians from global fuel shocks, put downward pressure on costs and accelerate the transition to our own home-grown, sovereign
September 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Thailand Rallies Automakers, Oil Firms to Boost Biofuel Use Amid Energy Security Push
(Xinhua/Asia & Pacific) Thailand's Department of Energy Business said on Monday (August 31, 2026) that it has partnered with 13 car brands, five motorcycle makers, and seven fuel retailers to promote wider use of E20 gasoline, as the government seeks to
August 31, 2026 Read Full Article
The Navy, Amyris, Emvolon, Haffner Energy and the Incredible Shrinking Refinery
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... (R)emember the U.S. Navy’s audacious Great Green Fleet initiative a decade ago, which sought to demonstrate alternative drop-in fuels not as delicate laboratory curiosities, but in everyday operational fleet environments, culminating in the 2016
August 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Uganda Set to Hit 5% Ethanol Fuel Blending Target within Three Months
by Tausi Nakato (Monitor) Uganda could hit ethanol blending target 14 years early. READ MORE Related articles Gov’t plans to set up more fuel blending centers (NTV Uganda; includes VIDEO and transcript) Excerpt from NTV Uganda: The government plans to implement a fuel-blending programme, initially targeting a
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
New National Biofuel Strategy to Generate $15bn and Create Thousands of Jobs
by Jessica Wang (Townsville Bulletin) Australian farmers could reap up to $15 billion a year from a biofuel revolution designed to slash the nation’s reliance on imported fuel and shore up energy security. -- Farmers will be placed front and centre
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Fuel Initiative Boosts Defence Resilience
(Australian Government Defence) The Australian Defence Force has begun rolling out low carbon liquid fuel (LCLF) blends across its network in an effort to strengthen fuel resilience. The initiative introduces aviation and diesel fuels containing synthetic components to fuel installations nationwide and
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Alternative Fuels: Are EVs the Undisputed King?
by Jakub Kvasnicka (CGTN) The continuing turmoil in the Middle East has once again showed motorists how vulnerable petrol and diesel prices remain to global events. With the end of the conflict between Iran and the US remaining elusive as the two sides
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
PT Barata Indonesia (Persero) Delivery of B100 Biodiesel Reactors
(Barata Indonesia) PT Barata Indonesia (Persero) has once again strengthened its role in supporting the development of national renewable energy, through the delivery of B100 Biodiesel Reactors (10/8). The B100 Biodiesel Reactors will be sent to South Kalimantan, as ordered by
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel: The Hidden Winner in Electric Vehicle Economics
by Alexei Beltyukov (Universal Fuel Technologies/SAF Magazine) ... More than 98% of U.S. gasoline sold at gas stations contains ethanol, and U.S. gasoline consumption is declining even as miles driven increase. This creates direct pressure on the 14 billion gallons of
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
India, Mauritius to Expand Energy Partnership to Clean, Biofuels
(Asianet News) ... India and Mauritius are set to expand their energy partnership beyond conventional petroleum products to clean and sustainable fuels, with Mauritius having prepared a National Biofuel Policy Framework, Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said. Puri said the two
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
India’s Ethanol Drive Is Creating a New Food Security Crisis
by R. Ramakumar (Frontline) The E20 campaign is pushing farmers towards maize, which is more profitable for distilleries, taking land away from pulses and oilseeds. If the trend continues, it could worsen India’s food security challenges and increase dependence on imports. --
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Interview with Anna Pastukh on Ukraine’s Biomethane Sector: Legislation, Sustainability, and the Role of Women in the Industry
(UABIO) “Effective legislation creates the foundation for the sustainable development of biogas and biomethane. In turn, biogas and biomethane are part of Ukraine’s energy independence, climate goals, and EU integration”. In the interview with Stowarzyszenie Biogas Women, Anna Pastukh, a legal expert
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
EME Biofuels and Global Partners Advance Strategic Renewable Fuel Partnership for New England
(Castlerock Biofuels) Agreement Establishes Exclusive Path Toward Long-Term Supply Relationship Supporting Renewable Heating Fuel and Industrial Decarbonization Across the Northeast EME Biofuels, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Castlerock Biofuels, LLC, today (August 18, 2026) announced the execution of a Capacity Reservation
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Pacific Biodiesel Opens New B20 Station on Hawaii Island
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Pacific Biodiesel opened a new B20 station next to its refinery on Hawaii Island in August. B20 is a blend of 20 percent biodiesel with petroleum diesel. “We are pleased to open this additional fueling station in
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Markets Report: Advanced Biofuels
by Andrew Snook (Canadian Biomass) ... To learn more about the current state and future of Canada’s biofuels, Canadian Biomass reached out to leaders in the wood pellet, biogas and advanced biofuels sectors to discuss what lies ahead. This article covers
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Airlines Face Potential Biofuel Mandates under New Government Plan
by Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer (Geelong Advertiser) Labor has flagged possible biofuel mandates for airlines amid global fuel supply chain turmoil, but warns doing nothing carries its own serious risks. Labor is mulling biofuel mandates for airlines as part of a suite of possible
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Podcast: Opportunities and Constraints in the Move Beyond E15
(NACS) How ethanol blends higher than E15 may offer benefits related to emissions reduction, octane enhancement, agricultural economic activity and energy security. READ MORE; includes AUDIO
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
$30 Million Stored for Hydrogen Growth Projects
(Inside Government New Zealand) The Government has confirmed it has set aside $30 million in Regional Infrastructure Funding for projects that will help grow the hydrogen sector. Regional Development, Resources, and Associate Energy Minister, Shane Jones says hydrogen has huge potential to
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
NIB Finances Biogas Expansion in Denmark
(Nordic Investment Bank) • NIB has signed a 13-year DKK 182 million (approximately EUR 24 million) loan with Sindal Biogas A/S. The investment will co-finance the expansion of the Sindal Biogas plant in Sindal in northern Denmark, doubling biomethane output from 22
August 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Building an India–Europe Biofuels Corridor
by Basile Marin, Leo Marin, Retd. Lt-Colonel Anjan Mukhoadhyay, Retd. Wing-Commander Ramesh Bhoominathan (Diplomatist) The closure of the Strait of Hormuz in 2026 underscored a reality that had long been apparent: energy security is no longer simply about oil and gas. As Europe
August 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Morningstar: Global Biofuel Demand Surges Amid Energy Security Concerns
(Oil & Gas Journal) ... Global biofuel consumption is projected to grow 30% this year, with upside potential extending through 2030, according to Morningstar DBRS. That growth is being fueled by a combination of higher oil costs, geopolitical shocks, and new blending
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Bioforce Multiplies Biomethane Production with the Support of International Investment
(Baltic Times) The international Three Seas Investment Fund is investing in Bioforce, Estonia's largest biomethane producer, to support the company's expansion in Estonia, Latvia and Poland. It is the largest-ever investment in the Baltic biomethane sector, enabling Bioforce to increase its
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Towngas Submits Proposals for Hong Kong’s Five-Year Plan in Line with the National 15th Five-Year Plan, advodates for an “Energy Office” and a Green Certification Hub
(Towngas) The HKSAR Government is currently consulting on its first Five-Year Plan (2026–2030). The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) fully supports the initiative and has already submitted its proposals. The proposals cover eight major areas, including green energy
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Develops Financing Mechanism for Biofuel Programme
(Vietnam Plus/VNA) Under the plan, the government will set reference prices for key bioethanol feedstocks – corn, cassava, and sugarcane – to help ensure stable returns for local farmers. -- Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is preparing a dedicated
August 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Aemetis India Subsidiary Begins Biodiesel Deliveries under $17 Million Allocation from OMCs
(Aemetis) Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a diversified renewable natural gas and biofuels company, announced the Company’s subsidiary in India, Universal Biofuels, secured allocations to supply more than 18 million liters of biodiesel to India’s three government-owned Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) during a
August 05, 2026 Read Full Article
How Gas Markets May Need to Evolve as the Energy System Changes
(National Energy System Operators) We’ve published NESO’s first Gas Market Roadmap, which sets out where market arrangements may need to evolve to support security of supply, affordability and decarbonisation through the energy transition. Gas continues to play an important role in the
August 04, 2026 Read Full Article
The Great E20 Myth: How Pseudoscience Is Fuelling Misinformation against Bharat’s Ethanol Revolution
Krishnakumar Kaimal (Organizer) ... Viral videos circulating across social media claim to expose a “scam” by pouring water into E20 petrol, shaking the bottle and then triumphantly displaying two distinct layers. The accompanying claim is dramatic: “Look! Ethanol has separated from
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
India Wasn’t First to Adopt Ethanol-Blended Fuel. A Comparison with 5 Countries
Akanksha Mishra (The Print) The US, Brazil, Thailand, Canada, and France rolled out ethanol blending policies and timelines, driven by objectives such as cleaner air and support for agriculture. Ethanol’s history as a fuel is almost as old as the automobile itself—from
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Purdue Biofuels Consortium to Bring Biodiesel and Ethanol Blends to Diesel Engines
by Jared Pike (Purdue University) Most agricultural tractors use petroleum-based diesel fuel — even though a significant amount of the corn they are harvesting goes toward making ethanol. Could tractors start using ethanol as fuel? That’s the project being tackled by
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
TEI Releases New Analysis on Mid-Level Ethanol Blends
(NACS/convenience.org) The research outlines opportunities and challenges associated with ethanol blending beyond E15. -- The Transportation Energy Institute (TEI) today released a new whitepaper, Mid-Level Ethanol Blends: Opportunities and Constraints in the Move Beyond E-15, providing a comprehensive overview of the opportunities
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Fuel for Thought: Key Players Say New Rules Back Local Refineries to Produce Lower Carbon Fuels
(Cleanaway) Viva Energy and Cleanaway have welcomed the Australian Government’s latest reform to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme (NGERs) which will recognise low carbon liquid fuels, including renewable diesel, LPG and kerosene made via co-processing at local refineries. Under the
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
The Woolsey Doctrine: Remembering R. James Woolsey
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... With a historian’s long view, Jim (Woolsey, fomer head of US Central Intelligence Agency) would often remind us that for hundreds of years, the rise and fall of empires, the maneuvering of battle fleets, and
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Use of Broken Rice for Ethanol Production Is Not Impacting Inflation: Govt
(IANS/Hans India) In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Food Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya said that after maintaining buffer stocks and providing for requirements under the NFSA, the government sells only excess rice from
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Funding for Shetland Clean Fuels Hub
(Scottish Government) Scottish Government support for Veri Energy project. -- The development of a clean fuels hub on Shetland will get financial backing from the Scottish Government, Energy Minister Stephen Gethins announced ahead of a visit to Sullom Voe Terminal. Veri Energy will
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
India Won The Race to E20. But Did It Get The Transition Right? The Next Challenge for India’s Ethanol Revolution Isn’t Producing More Fuel
(Inventiva) India's ethanol blending programme has been hailed as one of the country's biggest energy success stories. It helped cut crude oil imports, boosted farmer incomes and transformed India's fuel economy. But the race to E20 has also exposed deeper questions
July 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Racetrack Used as Laboratory for Next-Generation Biofuels
by Raymond Gregory Tribdino (Manila Times) CLARK FREEPORT — While Iñigo Inton and Red Mendoza were dominating almost all classes and other drivers were battling for podium finishes at the 2026 Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup, engineers were focused on a
July 27, 2026 Read Full Article
B.C. Biofuel Use Reaches New Milestones, Demonstrating Economic Value of Low-Carbon Fuels
(Advanced Biofuels Canada) B.C. Reaches Nearly 4% Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Exceeding 2030 Requirement Five Years Early -- New data from British Columbia's Low Carbon Fuel Standard show that biofuels continue to deliver significant economic and climate value in the province, with renewable
July 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Crapo Introduces Bill to End Costly CAFE Standards, Restore Consumer Choice in Auto Market
(Office of Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID)) Says CAFE standards have exceeded congressional intent, imposed costly, unnecessary mandates -- U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and five Senate colleagues introduced the Restoring Affordability in Automobile Manufacturing (RAAM) Act, which would eliminate Corporate Average Fuel
July 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Flogas and College Group Announce Major Green Gas Deal to Decarbonise Irish Transport
(Flogas) • 26 GWh biomethane deal part of Flogas’ GPA strategy to scale indigenous renewable gas across island of Ireland The collaboration is expected to deliver annual carbon savings of approximately 6,637 tonnes of CO₂, supporting decarbonisation of the transport sector College Group’s Co.
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Federal Prosecutors Move to Block Ethanol Blend Increase in Gasoline
by Oliver Griffin (Reuters) Brazil's Federal Prosecution Service (MPF) has launched a lawsuit against the federal government to suspend an increase to the mix of ethanol blended in gasoline to 32% — from 30% currently — known more widely as E32. Early
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
India’s Ethanol Policy Emerges as a Global Biofuel Model: GEMA
(Chemical Industry Digest) India’s rapid progress in ethanol blending is emerging as a global benchmark for countries seeking to enhance energy security through renewable fuels. According to the Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association (GEMA), India’s policy-driven approach to ethanol production and blending
July 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Year-Round Ethanol Push Collides with Senate’s Crowded Calendar
by Rachel Schilke, Elizabeth Elkin and Rachel Umansky-Castro (Bloomberg Government) A bill to expand sales of higher ethanol-blended gasoline got a legislative boost this spring, but disagreements between the House and Senate, as well as a crowded calendar, may slow its progress. Allowing year-round sales
July 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Farm to Freeway: India's Cows are Fast Becoming a Biofuel Boon
by Kato Neil (NHK World) India is home to many millions of cows. And Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor is harnessing their manure to make biofuel. In the western state of Gujarat, Suzuki Motor has been operating a biogas plant in earnest since
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Energy PSUs Announce ₹12.5 Crore Butanol Challenge to Boost Biofuel Innovation Application DEADLINE August 15, 2026
(Chemical Industry Digest) India has taken another significant step towards strengthening its advanced biofuel ecosystem with the launch of the Grand Butanol Challenge. The nationwide initiative aims to accelerate indigenous bio-butanol production, promote deep-tech innovation, and support startups developing next-generation biofuel
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
India’s Aviation Opportunity: Turning Agricultural Residue And Low-Cost Solar Into Competitive Sustainable Aviation Fuel With Power-And-BioMass-To-Liquids
(Energy Innovation) This report, co-authored with India Energy & Climate Center at UC Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy, examines how India can turn agricultural waste and low-cost green hydrogen into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through a power-and-biomass-to-liquids (PBtL) industry. India faces
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
H4 Marseille Fos Secures Power Supply for One of Europe's Largest e-SAF Projects
(Hy2gen) H4 Marseille Fos, a joint-venture between Hy2gen, a global leader in renewable hydrogen and its derivates, and French developer H2V, and EDF today signed a strategic partnership agreement that secures the vast majority of the power supply for the first
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
From Sugar to Biofuel: How Ethanol Transformed Maharashtra’s Sugar Economy
by Ranjan Dasgupta (Hindustan Times) Once a by-product of sugar production, ethanol is now a major revenue source for sugar mills, helping them cushion volatile sugar prices, pay farmers on time and reduce India’s dependence on imported crude oil. As ethanol-blended petrol (EBP)
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Invites Private Firms to Build Ethanol Plants for E20 Push
(Antara) The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is opening opportunities for private companies interested in building ethanol plants following the mandatory target of blending 20 percent bioethanol into gasoline (E20) by 2028. "So, private companies are allowed, and we strongly encourage
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Bangchak Supplies 1st Thailand-Produced SAF to Thai Airways Flight
(Bangchak Corporation Public Company Ltd./Biobased Diesel Daily) Bangchak Group announced July 16 that it and Thai Airways have marked a significant milestone for Thailand’s aviation and energy industries with the first supply by Bangchak Group of Thailand-produced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Axens Launches France’s First Industrial-Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Unit Based on Advanced Bioethanol Using Jetanol™ Technology
(Axens) The industrial mid-sized company is reinforcing its position as a leading player in Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and entering a new phase aimed at supporting France’s energy sovereignty and reindustrialization. Axens announces the launch of the ERA project (Ethanol to Refuel
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Taiwan, South Korea Push Alcohol-to-Jet as Asia Next SAF Pathway
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Taiwan, South Korea push alcohol-to-jet SAF tech; Taiwan's SAF demand to reach 182,000 mt by 2030; Asia-Pacific ATJ capacity to hit 4 mil mt by 2030 Alcohol-to-jet technology is gaining commercial traction in Taiwan and South
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Temporarily Raises Mandatory Ethanol Blend in Gasoline to 32% from 30%
(Reuters) Brazil's National Energy Policy Council, the CNPE, on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) approved temporarily raising the mandatory ethanol blend in gasoline to 32% from 30%, the Ministry of Mines and Energy said in a statement. The move, which will last 180
July 15, 2026 Read Full Article
FEED Completed: What This Milestone Means for Lighthouse Green Fuels
(Lighthouse Green Fuels) Lighthouse Green Fuels (LGF) has successfully completed Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) facility in Teesside, delivered in partnership with engineering contractor Worley. For any major infrastructure project, FEED is one of the most significant
July 14, 2026 Read Full Article
EBB Welcomes Protein Action Plan, Highlighting Synergy between Biofuels and Food Security
(European Biodiesel Board) The European Biodiesel Board (EBB), representing European biodiesel (FAME & HVO) and bioSAF (HEFA) producers, welcomes the European Commission’s publication of the "Action Plan for Resilience, Strategic Autonomy, and Sustainability of the EU Protein System" (the Protein Action
July 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Greening Launches TWiNE, Its New Platform to Promote the Development of Biomethane in Spain
(Greening Group) • TWiNE is Greening’s dedicated platform for the integrated development of biomethane projects in Spain. The new company already manages a portfolio of projects at an advanced stage of development. Its integrated model covers every stage of project development, from feedstock
July 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuel Captures One-Third of Canadian Canola Acres
by Robert Arnason (Sask Today) The importance of biofuel to canola, and what that means for the crop, is pulling companies into the public policy arena. ... In Canada, there’s a lesser known but similar fact in the canola business — more than
July 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Washington Week Ahead: Graham’s Death Weighs on Senate/Ag Looms Large as Farmers Head to Capitol Hill
by Kim Chipman (Agri-Pulse) ... Corey Lavinsky, vice president of renewables policy at Calumet’s Montana Renewables, recalled (recently deceased Senator Lindsey) Graham’s strong support for the U.S. ethanol mandate under the Renewable Fuel Standard law. “At the 2015 Iowa Ag Summit, he
July 13, 2026 Read Full Article
President Prabowo Subianto Launches First Mandatory B50 Biodiesel in World
(Indonesia Office of Assistant to Deputy Cabinet Secretary for State Documents & Translation) President Prabowo Subianto Thursday (07/09) officially launched B50 Biodiesel at the event adopting theme “Concrete Steps Toward National Energy Self-Reliance and Resilience,” at the KM 57 Rest Area in
July 10, 2026 Read Full Article
VAROPreem Acquires the World’s Largest Raw Tall Oil Bio-refinery, Strengthening Europe's Renewable Fuels Supply Chain
(VAROPreem/CISION) VAROPreem today announces that it has completed the acquisition of a 100% interest in Sunpine, the world's largest Raw Tall Oil bio-refinery, producing a high-quality renewable feedstock used to manufacture advanced biofuels including Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and Sustainable Aviation
July 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Crisafulli Government Backs Home-Grown Biofuels Innovation
(Queensland Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and Minister for Industrial Relations The Honourable Jarrod Bleijie) • $18.56 million awarded to Wildfire Energy through the landmark $180.6 million Sovereign Industry Development Fund (SIDF) to support new biofuels project in Brisbane. Investment
July 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Plans to Turn Diesel Surplus into Jet Fuel to End Imports
(Antara) Indonesia plans to convert a projected domestic diesel surplus into aviation turbine fuel (avtur) as part of a broader strategy to completely eliminate jet fuel imports by the end of 2026. Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia announced the initiative
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
RI to Build Methanol Industries to Support B50 Biodiesel Program
(Antara) Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia announced that the government will build a methanol industry in East Java and East Kalimantan to meet the demand for B50 biodiesel. "The need for methanol for B50 is around 2.5 million tons
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Shipping Fuel Supply at Risk as EU Proposal Threatens Key Delivery Pathway
(Eurogas/Cyprus Shipping News) Eurogas and 44 co-signatories are warning that proposed changes to EU sustainability certification rules could undermine liquefaction by equivalence, a key pathway used to supply bioLNG and eLNG to ships via existing LNG infrastructure. BioLNG and eLNG are among
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
FGV Expands Biodiesel B100 Pilot to Plantation Operations
(FGV Holdings) FGV to trial its palm oil-based B100 biodiesel in field operations, generating operational insights to support future industry adoption. FGV Holdings Berhad (FGV) today (July 7, 2026) launched the next phase of its B100 Biodiesel (B100) pilot programme, expanding the
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Acwa Granted Exclusive Government Mandate to Export Green Hydrogen and Develop Renewable Electricity Export Projects
(Acwa Power) Acwa, the world’s largest private water desalination company, a leader in the energy transition, and a first mover into green hydrogen at scale has received government approval granting the Company the exclusive right to export green hydrogen and its
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
From Field to Fuel: Vivescia, Roquette and Siplec E.Leclerc Join Forces to Build a Low-Carbon French Ethanol Value Chain
(Roquette) VIVESCIA (a leading French grain cooperative group), Roquette (a global leader in plant-based ingredients and pharmaceutical excipients serving the food, nutrition, pharmaceutical and bio-industry markets) and Siplec E.Leclerc (the cooperative of the E.Leclerc Movement responsible for energy products and services)
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
From Paddock to Plane: GrainCorp Outlines Pathway for Australia’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Future
(GrainCorp) GrainCorp has today (July 6, 2026) released a new white paper highlighting Australia’s readiness to build a domestic Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) industry, as the Federal Government prepares to consult on a demand-side measure to stimulate investment in refining capacity. Titled
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
How Energy Security Concerns Are Driving Biofuels Boom
by Anuradha Raghu, Elizabeth Elkin, Rakesh Sharma and Eko Listiyorini (Bloomberg/MSN) Demand for biofuels has been growing in many parts of the world. Governments, particularly those in countries with big farming sectors, have viewed crop-based fuels as a way to support
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
B.C. Biofuel Use Reaches New Milestones, Demonstrating Economic Value of Low-Carbon Fuels
(Advanced Biofuels Canada) B.C. Reaches Nearly 4% Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Exceeding 2030 Requirement Five Years Early -- New data from British Columbia's Low Carbon Fuel Standard show that biofuels continue to deliver significant economic and climate value in the province, with renewable
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Govt. Plans up to 15% Isobutanol Blending in Diesel
by Tushar Kelshikar (Moneycontrol/Team-BHP) Gadkari said that pilot demonstrations have already shown encouraging results. -- The government of India has outlined the next phase of its biofuel programme, aimed at reducing the country’s dependence on fossil fuel imports. Nitin Gadkari, Minister for
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
From 'Monstrously Stupid' to Mainstream Fuel: Has Ethanol Proved Legendary Charlie Munger Wrong?
by Subhankar Paul (Business Today) ... The picture has changed over the past two decades. Improved crop yields, more efficient fertiliser use, advances in ethanol plants, and greater reliance on natural gas and renewable electricity have significantly improved the industry's energy performance. Recent
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Seoul Biofuels, SAF Conference Supports Ethanol Demand Growth In South Korea
(U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council) The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC), in cooperation with U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA’s FAS) and the Korea Biofuels Forum, hosted the 2026 Seoul Biofuels & Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Conference in
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Europe Adds 1 bcm of Biomethane Production, but Acceleration of Its Own Source of Renewable Gas Can Go Much Faster
(European Biogas Association) The European Biogas Association (EBA) today (July 1, 2026) unveils two major publications: the European Biomethane Map, developed in cooperation with Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE), and the Biomethane Investment Outlook. Together, they show a sector that continues to
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Agrinas Palma Nusantara and Pertamina Power Indonesia Forge Renewable Energy Partnership to Advance Indonesia’s Bioenergy Ambitions
(Palm Oil Magazine) State-owned enterprise PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara (Persero) has strengthened its commitment to supporting Indonesia’s renewable energy transition by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT Pertamina Power Indonesia (PPI). The partnership marks a strategic step toward accelerating
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Middle East Crisis Exposes Vulnerabilities in Global Hydrogen Supply Chains as Low-Emissions Alternatives Struggle to Ramp up
(International Energy Agency) Global markets for fertilisers, chemicals and refined products are facing significant disruption, highlighting the importance of diversified supply chains for hydrogen-based products -- The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted global production and trade in hydrogen-based products, exposing
July 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia's 50% Biodiesel Blending Rate Takes Effect
by Bernadette Christina (Reuters) Indonesia's new 50% biodiesel blending mandate took effect on Wednesday (July 1, 2026), requiring a fuel blend of half palm-based diesel and conventional diesel known as B50, even as stakeholders await a revised biodiesel allocation from the
July 03, 2026 Read Full Article
New Poll: Americans Strongly Support RFS, Want Energy Independence
(Renewable Fuels Association) With Independence Day approaching and gas prices remaining stubbornly elevated, a new nationwide poll of more than 2,000 registered voters found a strong majority of Americans support the Renewable Fuel Standard and believe renewable fuels—like ethanol—play a key
July 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Vertoro Advances Renewable Oil Platform to Accelerate Low-Carbon Fuels
(Vertoro) Vertoro, a renewable oil company, today (June 17, 2026) announced the first closing of its €17m Series B round (consisting of €10m newly contributed capital and €7m converted loan notes) with Climate Tech Partners, Invest-NL, Maersk as key investors and
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
From Waste to Fuel: Powering Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel and SAF
by Jimmy Andreoli II (Baker Commodities/Biobased Diesel Daily) The rendering industry is the infrastructure that makes large-scale waste-to-fuel conversion possible. -- Every day, at hundreds of thousands of restaurants, commercial kitchens and grocery stores, an essential resource is generated that most people
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Blending in Petrol is Scientifically Validated and Safe, Says Government
by Ameya Sathaye (SarkariTel.com) The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has reaffirmed that India’s Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP) is scientifically validated, rigorously tested and continuously monitored. The government dismissed misleading social media claims regarding E20 fuel, stating that no widespread
June 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Philippines Pushes for Higher Coco-Biodiesel Blend to Strengthen Energy Security and Support Coconut Farmers
by Juan Pedro Tomas (Biofuels Digest) In India, BioEnergy Times reported that the Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) is pushing for an immediate increase in the country’s coco-biodiesel blending requirement from 3% to 5% as part of efforts to strengthen energy security
June 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Mississaugas of the Credit Business Corporation and HOPA Ports Partner to Restart Hamilton Biodiesel Facility
(Hopa Ports/Business Insider/Globe Newswire) HOPA Ports and the Mississaugas of the Credit Business Corporation (“MCBC”), the entity representing the business development interests of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (“MCFN”), have partnered to save a critical biodiesel production facility in
June 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Beyond E20: Repositioning Ethanol as India's Transport Energy Backbone
(KPMG) A strategic perspective on scaling ethanol beyond E20 to strengthen India’s energy security, sustainability, and fuel system resilience -- The report presents a comprehensive perspective on the evolution of India’s ethanol blending programme and its transition into a large-scale, integrated transport
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Honeywell and MIT Find Digital Technologies Can Help Increase Energy Supply, Reduce Energy Production Cost by Tens of Billions Annually
(Honeywell/PR Newswire) Honeywell analysis and MIT Center for Sustainability Science and Strategy modeling project annual savings of up to $225 billion in production costs for oil-based fuels, $80 billion in LNG alone, by 2050, using AI-enabled technologies Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON), in collaboration
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
BGK Invested EUR 25 Million in a Pan-European Biomethane Fund
(Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego) Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK) has invested €25 million in the SWEN Impact Fund for Transition 3 (SWIFT 3), managed by the French company SWEN Capital Partners. The money will be used to develop biogas and biomethane projects, including
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Biodiesel in Inland Navigation: New List of Engine Approvals for B100, Blends Facilitates Climate Protection
((AGQM/Biobased Diesel Daily) Biodiesel could become significantly more important in inland navigation in the future. According to a list compiled by Germany’s biodiesel quality management association (AGQM), many marine engines are already approved for operation with pure biodiesel (B100) or higher biodiesel
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Petrobras to Build $1.2B BioQAV and Renewable Diesel Facility
(Zacks Equity Research/Yahoo! Finance) Petrobras PBR has taken a significant step toward advancing sustainable energy production by approving a $1.2 billion investment to develop a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the production of renewable jet fuel (bioQAV) and renewable diesel, according to
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
The HEFA Feedstock Crunch Is Coming for SAF -- Is Alcohol-to-Jet the Easy Answer?
Mathias Bøje Madsen (Topsoe/Biobased Diesel Daily) ... To date, HEFA (hydro-processed esters and fatty acids) remains the only commercialized SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) production pathway. It works by converting lipid-based feedstocks such as used cooking oil (UCO) into drop-in jet fuel,
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
India Approves E100 Fuel Framework, Paving Way for Ethanol-Only Vehicles
by Randhir Patil (BioEnergy Times) India has formally approved the regulatory framework for the use of 100 per cent ethanol (E100) as a vehicle fuel, opening the path for the commercial introduction of vehicles designed to run entirely on ethanol and marking a
June 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Let’s Tread Slowly with Biofuel Ambitions
by Shrey Madaan (Consumer Choice Center/The Statesman) ... The government’s interest in isobutanol reflects a practical limitation in India’s current biofuel strategy. While ethanol blending has become a central pillar of petrol policy, extending biofuels to diesel has proved far more difficult.
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Illinois Farmers Turn to Biodiesel Amid Oil Shocks
Naomi Taxay (Aledo Times Record/Medill Illinois News Bureau/Capital News Illinois) At Incobrasa Industries, one of four soybean processing and biodiesel manufacturing companies in Illinois, a construction project is expected to roughly double the company’s production capacity by mid-June. The expansion reflects Illinois’
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Policy Nuggets: A False Choice between Carbon Removals and e-SAF
(SkyNRG) As Europe pushes to make flying more climate-friendly, two major solutions are often discussed: Electro-sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF): A clean fuel made using renewable electricity and captured carbon. Carbon removals: Technologies that pull CO₂ out of the air, like direct air capture
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Biomethane Mechanism: Connecting Buyers and Sellers
(European Commission) The European Commission has officially launched today the Biomethane Mechanism, a key initiative under the EU Energy and Raw Materials Platform. Designed to accelerate the growth of Europe’s biomethane market, the mechanism is a voluntary, free of charge and
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
New Partnership for Viet Nam's Bioethanol Industry, Powered by Biosolutions to Support E10 Rollout
(Novonesis) Global biosolutions leader Novonesis and Nhà Xanh, Viet Nam's leading biofuel producer, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost domestic biofuels production and strengthen Viet Nam's long-term energy security The agreement, signed at the Embassy of Denmark in Hanoi
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels from Polish Fields. ORLEN Develops Cooperation with Science and Agriculture.
(ORLEN (Google translation)) ORLEN has begun collaborating with the Poznań University of Life Sciences on a project to develop optimal conditions for growing camelina (Camelina sativa) for biofuel production. This initiative supports the development of a domestic supply chain for
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Circularity Fuels Converts Raw Dairy Biogas to Jet Fuel in World First End-to-End Pilot
(Circularity Fuels/Business Wire) With projected commercial capital costs at roughly one-fifth of European SAF plants currently planned, Circularity offers airlines a low-cost path to mandated fuel volumes and a new revenue stream for farmers Circularity Fuels today announced it has completed the
June 15, 2026 Read Full Article
EBRD Helps HoSt Group Boost Biomethane Production in Latvia
by Nigina Mirbabaeva (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) EBRD lends €26 million to Next Biogas, a subsidiary of HoSt Group from the Netherlands; Loan to finance the acquisition of an existing biogas plant and its conversion into a biomethane production facility; Biomethane supports
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Fact Check: The R Street Institute Blows It Again
(Renewable Fuels Association) Earlier today (June 12, 2026), the R Street Institute—a self-described “think tank whose work is grounded in liberty and freedom”—published an opinion piece (heavy emphasis on “opinion”) on ethanol policy. It’s a real doozy, chock full of myths
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
From Corn Fields to Cargo Ships, Ethanol Gains Early Traction as Marine Fuel
by Jeslyn Lerh (Reuters) Some major shippers start eyeing ethanol in future fuels mix; Abundant supply, relatively low prices can support adoption; Compatible with existing methanol-capable ship engines Shippers including Maersk and mining giant Vale are turning to ethanol as a marine fuel to
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
European eSAF Coalition — Arcadia eFuels, INERATEC, Norsk e‑Fuel, SkyNRG, ZAFFRA
(SkyNRG/ChemXplore) • The Coalition asks EU institutions, national governments and NATO partners to make eSAF a strategic priority for energy security, competitiveness and defence readiness. It sets four priorities: recognise domestic sustainable fuel production as strategic, create bankable demand signals, bridge the
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Bayer Hopes to Speed up Biofuel Feedstock Plan Amid Iran War Energy Crunch
by May Angel (Reuters) Bayer (BAYGn.DE), opens new tab is hoping to speed up a plan to facilitate North American production of biofuel feedstocks like camelina in the wake of the Iran war, the drug-making and crop science giant said on Wednesday
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
AirPlant™ One Opens in Moses Lake: America's First Commercial E-Jet® Fuel Plant Begins Operations
(Twelve/PR Newswire) Alaska Airlines and Microsoft join Twelve to mark commercial operation of AirPlant One — the first plant in the United States to produce E-Jet fuel from CO2, renewable electricity, and water at scale. Twelve, a next-gen industrial company on a
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Technip, Airbus, Safran and Tereos Form SAF Production JV
(Airbus) Technip Energies, Airbus, Safran and Tereos entered into an agreement to create Rebound, a joint venture to develop a large-scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production project at the Port of Dunkirk, in Northern France. The project will use the Alcohol-to-Jet (AtJ)
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
SAF Production Volumes Still Disappointing
(International Air Transport Association) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released estimates showing that global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production is expected to reach around 2.4 million tonnes in 2026, representing just 0.8% of aviation fuel use, at a cost to
June 09, 2026 Read Full Article
From Reducing Oil Imports to Farmer Prosperity: Sh. Hardeep Singh Puri Launches First Flex-Fuel Passenger Vehicle
(India Ministry of Petroleum and Gas) India among countries with lowest fuel price increase despite global crisis: Shri Hardeep Singh Puri -- If 50% of all new two-wheelers and four wheelers sold in India runs on Flex-Fuel, it can generate ₹12,403 crore
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Green Molecules Could Reduce Europe’s Energy Dependence by Half by 2040
(Moeve) According to Moeve’s report “Why does Europe Need Green Molecules?” in collaboration with PwC, green molecules could reduce Europe’s dependence on imported energy from 57% in 2024 to 28% in 2040 Green molecules—such as renewable hydrogen, second-generation biofuels, and biomethane—could replace
June 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Strong Market Signals
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Record-high Renewable Volume Obligations in the RFS Set 2, lucrative 45Z Production Tax Credits, continuously growing export demand and surging oil and gas prices highlighting the need for E15: The ethanol industry is in the
June 06, 2026 Read Full Article
OIL Green Energy and Hindustan Waste Treatment Seal JV for Bioenergy Push
(Indian Chemical News) The partnership will lead to the creation of a 50:50 joint venture company focused on compressed biogas -- In a significant step toward India’s clean energy transition, OIL Green Energy Ltd. (OGEL) and Waste Treatment Pvt. Ltd. (HWT) have signed
June 01, 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
Stagnant Biofuel Industry Looks to Expand on Western Australia's South Coast
by Nicholas R. Ward (ABC) Esperance is a key supplier for the European Union's biodiesel industry and is becoming a major biofuel producer. A researcher says decades of uncertainty have made it difficult to establish a domestic refinery industry, until now. What's next? Consultation
May 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Sorghum Biofuels Could Shield South Africa from Fuel Price Shocks, Study Finds
by Yogashen Pillay (IOL) New research presented by the Localisation Support Fund (LSF) has highlighted sorghum-based biofuels as a potential solution to South Africa’s growing fuel vulnerability amid rising petrol prices linked to escalating Middle East Tension. Speaking at the presentation on Wednesday,
May 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Minister Purbaya Revises Ethanol Tax Exemption Rules
by Ilona Estherina (Tempo) Indonesian Minister of Finance, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, has issued a new regulation that changes the procedures for exempting ethanol or ethyl alcohol tax to support energy transition. Previously, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga had requested the simplification of bioethanol
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Malaysia to Roll out Nationwide B15 Biodiesel Blend from June
(Biofuels International) Malaysia has confirmed that its new B15 biodiesel blend — a fuel mixture containing 15 per cent palm‑based biodiesel and 85 per cent petroleum diesel — will be introduced across the entire transportation sector from 1 June. This marks a
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
TAIA Held a Joint Press Conference with the Department of Energy Business on "The Use of B20 Diesel".
(Thai Automotive Industry Association) The Thai Automotive Industry Association, in collaboration with the Department of Energy Business and oil traders, held a press conference titled "Department of Energy Business, Oil Traders, and Automotive Industry Join Forces to Guarantee B20 Fuel Standards:
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
KBR’s PureSAF® Technology Selected for Northern Europe’s Largest SAF and e-SAF Plant by NorSAF
(KBR) KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today (May 28, 2026) that NorSAF, one of the leading sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producers in the Baltics, has selected KBR’s proprietary PureSAF® technology for what is set to become the largest SAF and e-SAF production
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Power2X Approves Start of Construction Phase for Djewels Green Hydrogen Plant with Rely as EPC Contractor and John Cockerill’s Advanced Electrolyzer Technology
(John Cockerill) Djewels, a new 20MW green hydrogen project in Delfzijl, is entering the construction phase with first production expected mid-2028; The project is based on innovative pressurized technology delivered by John Cockerill. Rely has been appointed as the EPC contractor and
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
BRIN and PalmCo Are Developing Palm Oil Waste Gas as a Substitute for LPG.
by Muhammad Harianto (Antara) The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) together with PTPN III (Persero) Sub Holding, PTPN IV PalmCo, is developing palm oil waste-based Bio-Compressed Biomethane Gas as an alternative to LPG to strengthen energy security and the renewable energy mix. "Palm
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
ORLEN Launches HVO Installation – 300,000 Tons of Biofuels per Year Will Be Produced from Local Raw Materials
(ORLEN (Google Translation)) ORLEN is significantly expanding its biofuel production capacity. The company has launched a modern plant for the hydrogenation of vegetable oils (HVO) in Płock, with a capacity of approximately 300,000 tons per year. This investment is aimed at
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Cosmo Oil Advances Bioethanol‑Derived SAF Production in Japan
(Biofuels International) Cosmo Oil has announced that its bioethanol‑derived Alcohol‑to‑Jet (ATJ) SAF project has been selected for a FY2024 subsidy by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). The project, developed with Mitsui & Co., aims to establish a domestic
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Spain Joins Growing European Push for Synthetic Sustainable Aviation Fuel as Iran Crisis Exposes Fossil Fuel Vulnerability
( European Federation for Transport and Environment) 21 Spanish organisations are urging Madrid to back political commitment with an economic one ahead of the June EU Transport Council. Geopolitical oil premium costs passengers up to €88 per long-haul flight, 29 times more than
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
AIRCO Establishes U.S. Manufacturing Hub for Its Modular Fuel Production Systems with New Pennsylvania Facility
(AIRCO) The new facility will manufacture AIRCO’s MAD Fuel System™, deployed to produce fuel on demand for remote and operationally constrained environments -- AIRCO™ (formerly Air Company), an industrial technology company developing advanced technologies for energy security and global resiliency, today (May
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
EIF Commits EUR 200 Million to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to Scale European Biogas Production
(Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners/Globe Newswire) EIF backs CIP’s Advanced Bioenergy Fund II (ABF II) with EUR 200 million to scale biomethane and advanced bioenergy production in Europe; ABF II is officially launched with EIF cornerstone investment; Backed by InvestEU, financing supports Europe’s energy security
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuels from Biomass and Hydrogen in the North Sea Region
(IEA Bioenergy) Regionalization and commoditization strategies for sustainable bioenergy -- The global energy transition is shifting from centralized fossil fuels to a more decentralized system, with an increasing focus on regionalized energy supply for improved supply security. Commoditization, on the other hand,
May 25, 2026 Read Full Article
‘Cheaper than Cooking Gas’: Gadkari Unveils Ethanol Stove Innovation
(IANS/Mathrubhumi) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has unveiled an indigenous ethanol-based cooking stove technology that he said can produce cooking flames at a lower cost than commercial LPG cylinders, while also announcing a Rs 40-crore initiative to
May 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Many Biofuels Haven’t Panned out. Could Algae Make the Clean Diesel and Aviation Fuel Australia Needs?
by mayaluana, Peter Ralph, Alexandra Thomson, Martin Lloyd (Climate Change Cluster/Univesity of Technology Sydney/The Conversation) ... As algae researchers, we believe these humble organisms are worth exploring. Making biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel from these fast growing organisms can be done with
May 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Toyota Urges India to Cut Fuel Costs for Ethanol Adoption
by Ishaan Verma (Whalesbook) Toyota Kirloskar is urging India to adopt a customer-first economic model for flex-fuel vehicles, citing Brazil's success. The automaker argues that consumer savings at the pump, not just engineering, will drive ethanol adoption amidst rising crude oil prices
May 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Maruti Suzuki to Launch 100% Ethanol-Powered Flex-Fuel Car on June 5
(Daijiworld Media Network) Maruti Suzuki India Limited is set to launch its first flex-fuel car capable of running on 100 per cent ethanol on June 5, marking a significant step towards cleaner and alternative fuel mobility in India. The upcoming vehicle is
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
Biofuels: Commission Urges Caution, Calling to Use Them “for Aviation and Shipping, while for Cars the Priority Is Electric”
by Giorgio Dell'Omodarme (EU News) Speaking at the plenary session in Strasbourg, the Commissioner for Sustainable Transport, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, referred to the ongoing review of the list of high-risk biofuels: "We have added palm oil and soya to the list of hazardous
May 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Biomethane for Scaling Up Agricultural Processing in Ukraine: UABIO at the BLACK SEA GRAIN. KYIV-2026 Event
(UABio) On April 22, the large-scale international agricultural event BLACK SEA GRAIN.KYIV-2026 took place, with a key focus on UA Agro Restart: Strategies for the Future 2026–2030. The event was dedicated to the strategic development of the agricultural sector through 2030:
May 22, 2026 Read Full Article
III Biodiesel and Biojet Fuel Forum: SAF, Biodiesel, and Sustainable Fuels for Marine/Maritime
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The III Biodiesel and Biojet Fuel (SAF) Forum: Technology and Innovation was held in São Paulo on May 13 and 14, 2026, promoted by the Ubrabio. The event provided an important space for dialogue
May 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Strengthening NSW Fuel Security through the Investment Delivery Authority
(New South Wales Treasurer, Minister for Industry and Trade, Minister for Planning and Public Spaces) The Minns Labor Government is taking steps to strengthen fuel security, with the Investment Delivery Authority (IDA) to run a targeted Expression of Interest (EOI) round calling
May 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Chinese Researchers Weigh Ammonia Fuel for PLAN Vessels
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, researchers at the National Defense University of Science and Technology have concluded that ammonia fuel could give the People’s Liberation Army Navy greater operational flexibility and battlefield survivability by eliminating dependence on imported oil
May 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Australia Plans Biofuel Mandates to Boost Its Energy Security
by Peter Hobson (Reuters) Australia plans to introduce biofuel blending mandates to incentivise local production and increase its energy security, a government spokesperson said, adding that developing the policy was a priority after the Iran war imperilled fuel imports. Australia is a
May 21, 2026 Read Full Article
India Notifies Standards for Petrol Blends with up to 30% Ethanol
by Akshita Singh (Business Standard) The move is part of the government's preparedness for the next phase of its ethanol-blending programme beyond E20, after advancing the deadline for 20% ethanol blending in petrol from 2030 to 2025-26 The Union government has notified new
May 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Bangchak Group Launches Thailand’s First Commercial SAF Production a Major Step towards the Future of Low Carbon Energy for Domestic and International Markets
(Bangchak/ThaiPR) Bangchak Group has launched Thailand’s first commercial production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from the country’s first 100% HEFA-SPK SAF Stand Alone production unit at Bangchak Phra Khanong Refinery. The milestone marks an important step in Thailand’s transition toward future
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Goa Drafts Policy to Turn Used Cooking Oil into Biodiesel, Cut Fuel Imports
(BioEnergy Times) In a move aimed at promoting clean energy and better waste management, the Goa government has drafted a new policy to convert used cooking oil into biodiesel, reducing reliance on imported fuel. The proposed policy focuses on setting up a
May 18, 2026 Read Full Article
It’s Not Just Sustainable: SAF Enhances Global Energy Security
(Climbing. Fast.) A recent analysis by IDTechEx, a market research firm in the United Kingdom, indicates that the advantages of sustainable aviation fuel extend significantly beyond carbon reduction. Enhanced energy independence is a key benefit of SAF. Amidst global market volatility and