(Biofuels International) The completion of the Southampton to London Pipeline (SLP) installation project marks a significant milestone in strengthening the UK’s aviation fuel infrastructure and supporting the sector’s transition to lower‑carbon operations. The project delivers upgraded on‑site facilities designed to increase jet
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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
Hydrogen Utopia and Mithra Explore Waste-to-Hydrogen Project in Poland and DMG Licensing in Europe From Powerhouse Energy Group
(Fuel Cells Works) Hydrogen Utopia International PLC (LSE: HUI), a company focused on converting non-recyclable waste plastic into hydrogen, clean fuels and advanced materials, and which holds exclusive rights to the Inentec PEM melter system in the MENA region, announces
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
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
Aberdeen’s Italian Biomethane Platform, Bionext Infrastructure, Secures Financing Package to Fund further Growth
(Aberdeen) Aberdeen’s Italian biomethane platform, Bionext Infrastructure, has secured a financing package to fund further growth. The €113 million financing package, provided by BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole CIB, and SMBC, will support the conversion of the existing platform into 100% renewable biomethane
April 08, 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
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
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
Clean Fuels Applauds EPA’s Final 2026-2027 RFS Rules
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America thanked the Environmental Protection Agency for finalizing robust biomass-based diesel volumes in the 2026-27 Renewable Fuel Standard rule. The RFS rule provides much-needed certainty to biodiesel and renewable diesel producers and other
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
Voices Grow for Biodiesel Use, but Technology Has Moved on
by Ben Zachariah (Perth Now) With Australian households reeling from the impact of higher fuel prices – compounded by cost-of-living pressures and another interest-rate rise – some are calling for biodiesel to be made available at the pump. Conflicts in the Middle East
March 23, 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
National Biodiesel Day Celebrates America’s History, Future of Clean Fuel Production
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels CEO: Biodiesel and renewable diesel producers stand ready to drive new industry growth -- Biodiesel has been an early driver of clean fuel growth in America and a consistent foundation for farm and food security throughout
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
Trump Hosting Big White House Event around EPA's Biofuels Mandates Decision
by Ed O'Keefe and Jennifer Jacobs (CBS News) President Trump has invited farmers and biofuels producers to the White House for a big event next week as the industry awaits the government's announcement on mandates for the fuel additives. The "celebration of
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
Axens Joins FACET Group for Australian eFuel Plant Pre-FEED
(Axens) Since early 2025, Downer Group, CEA and H2Potential have been developing a pre-FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) study for an Australian eFuels Plant under the Franco-Australian Indo-Pacific Centre for Energy Transition (FACET). This plant will produce synthetic fuels (eFuels) for the
March 13, 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
Equilibrion and Rolls-Royce SMR Announce Collaboration to Advance the Development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Using Nuclear Energy
(Equilibrion) Equilibrion and Rolls-Royce SMR have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on a technical and economic assessment, to better understand the opportunity for nuclear powered Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) using Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). The Rolls-Royce SMR is designed to
March 12, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy in the EU
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bioenergy now accounts for over 60% of the EU’s renewable energy supply, proving crucial for offsetting the region’s 70% reliance on fossil fuels. The newly updated RED III directive significantly tightens biomass sustainability criteria and raises the binding
March 12, 2026 Read Full Article
AI and the Ethanol Industry at NEC
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) At the recent National Ethanol Conference, Cornell University Professor Sarah Kreps, an expert in AI, national security, and geopolitics, addressed how artificial intelligence intersects with energy security and global competition. While admitting she’s “not an ethanol insider,” Kreps drew
March 12, 2026 Read Full Article
North Dakota Judge Revokes Summit’s Permits for Underground CO2 Storage
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) A North Dakota court on March 10 voided permits for underground CO2 storage the North Dakota Industrial Commission approved for Summit Carbon Solutions in late 2024, ruling the NDIC’s action violated the state constitution. “We are
March 12, 2026 Read Full Article
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
South Australia to Host HAMR Energy’s First-of-Its Kind Methanol-to-Jet Fuel Facility
(HAMR Energy) Leading low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) company HAMR Energy has today (March 3, 2026) announced that its $700-800 million sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility will be located in South Australia after receiving backing from the State Government. -- Leading
March 09, 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
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
RFA’s Cooper Calls for Year-Round E15, Highlights Record Ethanol Production at 31st Annual National Ethanol Conference
(Renewable Fuels Association) Speaking to attendees at the 31st annual National Ethanol Conference in Orlando, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper celebrated a record-breaking year for the U.S. ethanol industry while urging Congress and the Trump administration to fully
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
State Regulators Push to Elevate RNG as Strategic Energy Resource
(BioCycle Magazine) A growing coalition of state utility regulators is seeking to formally recognize renewable natural gas (RNG) as a strategic energy resource, signaling a potential shift in how RNG is positioned within broader state and federal energy planning frameworks. According to a
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
HIF Global and German eFuel One GmbH Sign Heads of Agreement for e-Methanol Offtake
(HIF Global) The agreement covers the annual supply of 100,000 tons of e-Methanol from HIF Global’s growing portfolio of production facilities, strengthening the clean fuel offering for clients, supporting global decarbonization and energy security. HIF Global, the world’s leading producer of e‑fuels,
February 24, 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
RFA Analysis: Ethanol Industry Supported 317,000 Jobs, Generated $50 Billion in GDP in 2025
(Renewable Fuels Association) The ethanol industry strongly contributed to the U.S. economy last year, as record-setting production and exports supported hundreds of thousands of jobs and generated tens of billions of dollars in gross domestic product and household income, according to an
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
HPCL to Complete Paddy Straw-Based 2G Ethanol Plant by March 2026
(Chemical Industry Digest) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is fast-tracking its second-generation (2G) bio-ethanol project in Punjab, with the plant expected to be completed by March 2026. Located at Nasibpur village in Bathinda district, the facility will convert paddy straw into
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
European Competitiveness at Risk: Scaling Sustainable Biomethane a Strategic Imperative
(European Biogas Association) Europe’s continued reliance on imported fossil fuels remains a critical strategic vulnerability, leaving industry exposed to price volatility and supply disruptions. Reducing this dependence by scaling up our own sustainable energy sources is essential to strengthen economic resilience,
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Overcoming Barriers for Maritime Biofuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) With shipping accounting for 3% of global emissions, IEA Bioenergy Task 39 targets net-zero by 2050. To meet a projected 2030 demand of 18–28 million tonnes of biofuel, the sector requires €18 billion in investment across
February 23, 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
Crisafulli Government Unlocks Investment in Biofuel Innovation
(Queensland Government) -- $80 million joint investment from Queensland Investment Corporation and Wollemi Capital into new bioenergy hub. -- Queensland is open for business after Labor’s decade of decline. -- Over 1000 regional jobs while strengthening the state’s energy security and sovereign
February 20, 2026 Read Full Article
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
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Delivering Sustainable Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The IEA’s pathway analysis reveals that sustainable fuel use could quadruple by 2035, led by aviation and shipping. High-impact news includes the report’s finding that biofuel premiums add less than 1% to food prices and only
February 16, 2026 Read Full Article
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
VARO Completes Acquisition of Preem and Creates VAROPreem, Delivering Its 2022 Transformation Strategy ahead of Schedule
(VARO/CISION) VARO Energy today January 16, 2026) announces that it has completed the Preem AB acquisition, marking the successful delivery of VARO Energy’s 2022 ONE VARO Transformation strategy. Following regulatory approvals, the formation of VAROPreem creates a new leading force in energy built on scale, capability and track record. VAROPreem Key
February 05, 2026 Read Full Article
India’s Bioenergy Sector Set for Strong Growth, Driven by Effective Policy Support
(International Energy Agency) New IEA report shows production of liquid and gaseous biofuels in India could double by 2030 through enhanced policy actions India’s bioenergy sector is set to play an important role underpinning the country’s rapidly growing energy markets as robust
February 03, 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
Ethanol, Biogas Can Accelerate India’s Clean Mobility Transition, Says Maruti Suzuki’s Tarun Aggarwal
by Anurag Chaturvedi, Darshan Nakhwa, & Ketan Thakkar (Autocar Professional) India needs clean mobility that works at scale today, not just EVs, Maruti Suzuki executive says. -- Amid a strong push for electric vehicles, ethanol blending and biogas offer India the fastest and
January 31, 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
European Stakeholders Revisit the Role of Sustainable Biomass in Decarbonizing Transport and Achieving Climate Neutrality
(Molecule Group) On 13 January, FuelsEurope and the European Biodiesel Board organized a high-level discussion at the European Parliament regarding the role of sustainable biomass in Europe’s energy and transport transition. Expert speakers and MEPS discussed how synergies between the agricultural
January 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Washington Week Ahead: Trump Stumps in Iowa; Another Shutdown Possible
by Kim Chipman, Oliver Ward, Lydia Johnson, and Philip Brasher (Agri-Pulse) President Donald Trump kicks off a series of weekly campaign trips across the U.S. with a visit to Iowa even as the ethanol industry and corn producers are angry about the failure of an E15
January 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Associations Support FPBio against Biodiesel Imports.
(FPBio (Google Translation)) APROBIO – Brazilian Association of Biofuel Producers, ABRA – Brazilian Association of Animal Recycling, ABIOVE – Brazilian Association of Vegetable Oil Industries, ACEBRA – Association of Cereal Companies of Brazil, OCB – Organization of Brazilian Cooperatives, UBRABIO –
January 23, 2026 Read Full Article
VARO Completes Acquisition to Create VAROPreem
(Bioenergy Insight) VARO Energy has completed its acquisition of Sweden’s Preem AB, formally creating VAROPreem and marking the successful delivery of its ONE VARO transformation strategy launched in 2022. Following regulatory approval, the combination brings together two complementary energy businesses to form
January 21, 2026 Read Full Article
When the Clock Is Ticking, but the Rules Aren’t Set: Clean Fuels Conference 2026 Delegates Assess a Wonderland of Market Opportunity and Policy Uncertainty
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) If the clean fuels industry is living through an Alice-in-Wonderland moment, it’s not because things feel fanciful. It’s because the rules keep changing shape just as the clock gets louder. That was the unspoken theme running through
January 21, 2026 Read Full Article
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
Vietnam to Officially Switch to Biofuels from June 1, 2026
(Vietnam Plus) Vietnam will officially transition to the use of E5 and E10 biofuels from June 1, 2026 in line with a roadmap prepared over many years by the Government and relevant ministries and sectors. The rollout is said to be ready
January 16, 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
Beyond Fats and Oils: Unlocking Biomass for the Next Generation of SAF
by Stephen Toon (BioVeritas/Biofuels Digest) The Feedstock Dilemma at the Heart of SAF -- After several decades working across industrial biotechnology, from greenfield plant startups to navigating more than a few cellulosic scale-up challenges, I’ve learned that the future of sustainable aviation
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Unleashed: National Ethanol Conference --- February 24-26, 2026 --- Orlando, FL
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Day in and day out, tens of thousands of workers in the ethanol value chain take grain from America’s farm fields and transform it into clean, renewable fuel and other valuable bioproducts. But
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
BPCL Dispatches First Consignment of 1G Bio-Ethanol from Bargarh Refinery
(Chemical Industry Digest) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) successfully flagged off its first-ever tanker lorry carrying domestically produced first-generation (1G) bio-ethanol from the Bargarh Bio-Refinery to the IOTL Raipur Depot. The milestone marks a significant step in BPCL’s biofuel journey and
January 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Will 2026 Be a Renewable Fuel Turning Point? 7 Areas to Watch out for….
by Mikala Grubb, Sandra Winter-Madsen, Milica Folić and Sylvain Verdier (Topsoe/Biofuels Digest) The renewable fuels industry has reached a critical juncture. After years of incremental progress, false starts and regulatory uncertainty, the sector is entering a phase that experts describe with
January 07, 2026 Read Full Article
As Risks Multiply in a World Thirsty for Energy, Diversification and Cooperation Are More Urgent than Ever
(International Energy Agency) In an increasingly complex energy security context spanning a wide range of fuels and technologies, the World Energy Outlook 2025 identifies key choices, opportunities and trade-offs for governments Countries around the world are contending with pressing energy security threats
January 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Take-up in UK Unlikely to Hit 2025 Target, Data Suggests
by Gwyn Topham (The Guardian) Provisional figures in government mandate’s first year show 20% shortfall in levels of SAF supplied for UK flights -- Production data published by the Department for Transport (DfT) covering most of 2025 shows that sustainable fuels (SAF) only accounted for
January 02, 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
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
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
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
Unleashing American Energy and Decarbonization Are Not Mutually Exclusive
(Engine Technology Forum) Experts in energy, fuels, and emissions policy believe that unleashing American energy and pursuing decarbonization are not mutually exclusive objectives. These and related topics were the subject of a recent webinar, “Seeking Solutions for Sustainable Energy and
December 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels in Ethiopia: Status, Challenges, and Opportunities
by Solomon Tekle Rikitu* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Ethiopia’s biofuel sector offers substantial potential for enhancing energy security, mitigating climate change, and supporting rural development. Existing initiatives, including household biogas and small-scale liquid biofuels, demonstrate environmental and health benefits, yet expansion is
December 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Study Finds Lower Emissions from Higher-Ethanol Gasoline
by David Danelski (University of California, Riverside) The E15 blend tested by UCR will also lower gasoline prices, says Governor’s office -- California residents will soon get some price relief at the pump and reductions in harmful vehicle emissions, thanks in part to
November 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Guidebook on Ethanol Microdistilleries for Clean Cooking
(United Nations Industrial Development Organization) The global search for clean and sustainable energy solutions has never been more urgent, especially in the context of achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy (SDG
November 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Congress Must Let America’s Farmers Fuel our Future
by Deanna Kovar (John Deere/Agri-Pulse) It’s been said before that farmers are the backbone of America. At John Deere, we see this daily in our customers, whose tireless work provides for a healthy, safe, and affordable supply of food. But their work
November 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Report Highlights How Embracing SAF Can Boost New Zealand’s Economy
(Biofuels International) Domestic production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to meet 30% of New Zealand's jet fuel needs by 2050 could generate $1.3 billion (€0.64 billion) in Gross Value Added (GVA) and create 5,700 jobs, while also strengthening fuel security, according
November 22, 2025 Read Full Article
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
What’s the Holdup on Year-Round E15 Use?
by Jennifer Kiel (Farm Progress/Ohio Farmer) Jen’s Jots: While we debate incremental changes, other countries are racing ahead. ... The main barrier is a provision in the Clean Air Act that prohibits E15 sales during summer months from June 1 to Sept.
November 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Banco do Brasil and JBIC form Partnership to Finance Sustainable Projects and Boost the Energy Transition.
(Bank of Brasil (Google Translation)) Agreement signed at COP30 strengthens cooperation between Brazil and Japan in investments aimed at mitigating climate change. Banco do Brasil and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a
November 20, 2025 Read Full Article
The Global Grain Game: Could India Become the Brazil of Ethanol
by CK Jain (Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association/Gulshan Polyols Limited/Fortune India) Success will depend on ensuring long-term vision in policy, incentivising flex-fuel adoption, modernising ethanol infrastructure, and investing in innovations that serve both rural and urban India. India stands on the cusp of
November 20, 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
Pertamina Draws Inspiration from Brazil’s Ethanol Success at COP30
Belèm, Brazil (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s state-owned oil company, PT Pertamina, is taking cues from Brazil’s remarkable progress in ethanol fuel development at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil,. “Brazil has been very successful in developing ethanol,”
November 15, 2025 Read Full Article
TasPorts and the H2U Group Explore Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Production at Bell Bay
(TasPorts) TasPorts and the H2U Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to investigate the feasibility of developing a large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia production and export facility within the Bell Bay port precinct in northern Tasmania. The proposed facility would
November 11, 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
Brazil Calls on Global Leaders to Support Sustainable Fuels
(Molecule Group) Brazilian President Lula urged countries to support the Belém 4X Pledge on Sustainable Fuels during the Global Climate Leaders’ Summit. “Belém 4x” aims to provide political support and foster international cooperation to at least quadruple the use of sustainable fuels by
November 08, 2025 Read Full Article
2040 Climate Target: Council Agrees Its Position on a 90% Emissions Reduction
(European Council) Today (November 5, 2025), the Council has reached an agreement on amending the European climate law (ECL), introducing a binding intermediate climate target for 2040 of a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, compared to 1990 levels. This
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
Mexico, US Eye Ethanol Cooperation amid Regulatory Overhaul
(Bnamericas) US agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins has discussed biofuels cooperation with Mexico’s energy minister Luz Elena González Escobar amid rising expectations for the growth of the Mexican ethanol market. “We discussed opportunities for cooperation in the biofuels area in order to strengthen
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
Fuels-C: Advancing Next-Generation Biofuels for a Sustainable Transport Future
(Innovation News Network) The Fuels-C project is advancing the development of next-generation biofuels from organic waste and CO₂, aiming to reduce fossil fuel dependence and enhance Europe’s energy security by 2050. Europe’s energy transition requires disruptive solutions to reduce dependency on fossil
November 03, 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
PATRIZIA Accelerates Growth of Renergia with over EUR 70 Million Financing to Advance Italy’s Biomethane and Bio-LNG Transition
(PATRIZIA) PATRIZIA through its portfolio company Renergia has secured over EUR 70 million in new senior debt financing from UniCredit. Supports Italy’s energy transition through large-scale production of biomethane and bio-LNG from organic and agricultural waste Reinforces PATRIZIA’s long-term strategy to scale its
October 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Nuclear Energy Moves Closer to the Commercial Fleet
(Lloyd's Register) With momentum building behind nuclear as a zero-emission energy source, LR’s Fuel for Thought briefing during London International Shipping Week brought together key voices from across the industry to discuss how the sector can move from ambition to action. The
October 28, 2025 Read Full Article
RFA Congratulates SIRE on 2 Billion Gallons of Ethanol Production
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association congratulates member company Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy (SIRE), based in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on the production of its two-billionth gallon of ethanol. “Two billion gallons of ethanol production is an incredible milestone,” said RFA President and CEO
October 28, 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
EIB Backs Swedish Cleantech Pioneer Meva Energy with €40 Million for Biogas Innovation
(European Investment Bank) • EIB financing will help Meva Energy roll out and enhance modular, climate-neutral biogas plants across Europe. The project supports EU climate and energy security goals and advances next-generation bioeconomy technologies. Meva’s solutions provide manufacturing industries with a practical, on-site