by Philip Brasher (Agri-Pulse) Over the objections of the Trump administration, an international body that regulates ocean shipping is preparing to finalize a cap-and-trade system for reducing greenhouse gas emissions that offers a potential new market for biofuels made from agricultural feedstocks.
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Back TO HOMETrucking Industry Scores Major Environmental Wins in Summer 2025
(American Trucking Associations) This summer marked a turning point for the trucking industry’s role in America’s environmental future. After years of battling misguided, top-down mandates from California regulators, common sense prevailed, freeing fleets, manufacturers, and drivers to pursue real, sustainable progress
October 07, 2025 Read Full Article
EU Imports of UCO-Based Biodiesel Remain High Despite Punitive Tariffs
(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) ... Since February, the EU-27 has imposed duties on biodiesel imports from China, ranging from 10 percent to 35.6 percent, depending on the feedstock. Nevertheless, pressure from Chinese imports remains strong. According to Eurostat, imports of methyl-ester biodiesel made from used
October 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Brazil May Not Introduce 16% Biodiesel Mix into Diesel on Deadline, Official Says
by Roberto Samora (Reuters/WHTC) Brazil may not be able to raise the mandatory biodiesel mix in diesel to 16% from 15% within a government-set deadline of March 2026, an official from the Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy said on Monday. Marlon Arraes,
October 07, 2025 Read Full Article
A ‘Green’ Perception of CO2 – When Derived from Biofuels and Other Sources
by Sam A. Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics, Ltd./The Digest) Yes, carbon dioxide as a green chemical – however, what about the effects on the environment and economy? Carbon dioxide is ever – more a green – natured agent when applied in a growing
October 07, 2025 Read Full Article
What Portland’s 50% Renewable Fuel Blend Mandate Means for the Fuel Market in 2026
by Jordan Godwin (OPIS Insights) ... Under the city’s Renewable Fuel Standard, the minimum blend requirement for renewable diesel is set to increase from today’s 15% to 50% in 2026. This ambitious policy aims to accelerate decarbonization in the transportation sector
October 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Ethanol Mix Gasoline: Mileage and Engine Impact
(Autoini) Explore ethanol fuel blends and their effects on engines, efficiency, and global adoption. -- Ethanol mix gasoline is becoming more common worldwide as countries aim to cut emissions and reduce oil dependence. Blended fuels such as E5, E10, E20, and E85 are already widely
October 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Trump Set to Cancel West Coast Hydrogen Hubs Amid Shutdown Fight
(Bloomberg/Financial Post) The Trump administration is planning to cancel billions of dollars earmarked for hydrogen projects in California and the Pacific Northwest as part of its first tranche of funding cuts following the government shutdown, according to an administration official. READ
October 06, 2025 Read Full Article
RED III Passes Dutch Parliament, Reassuring Biofuels Traders of Timely Transposition into Law
by Olly Wroe and Suzanna Hayek (S&P Global) Tweede Kamer adopts notable amendments; 'Jan. 1 implementation probable': sources; Initial market reaction is limited -- The Dutch House of Representatives, or Tweede Kamer, voted to implement the EU's Renewable Energy Directive, or RED III,
October 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Offers Lifeline to Ethanol, Researchers Say
by Corbin Hiar (E&E News Climatewire) The U.S. must implement new policies to kick-start production of bio-based jet fuel, according to a paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research. -- A new paper offers a policy road map for expanding U.S.
October 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Hardeep Puri Holds Talks with Brazilian Officials on Biofuels, Energy Transition, and Investments
(ANI/Financial Express) Puri, on Saturday, said that both parties discussed Indian investment in oil and gas sector in Brazil. -- Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri held talks with Special Advisor to the President of Brazil Celso Luis Nunes Amorim and
October 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Ammonia as a Marine Fuel: Prospects and Challenges
(DNV) Ammonia is gaining traction as a marine fuel, backed by regulatory progress, engine innovation and early fleet adoption. Due to high costs and infrastructure gaps, shipowners are advised to plan strategically when choosing the right future fuel. How far and
October 06, 2025 Read Full Article
The Fast-Breaking, Full-Court Pressing, Outside-Shooting Bioeconomy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Rotterdam’s three cancelled projects weren’t just bad luck — they were dinosaurs lumbering in a league that has gone small-ball. The Rotterdam Regulars vs the Brussels Bureaucrats has given way to a new style of
October 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Bizav Leadership on Sustainable Fuels in View as ICAO Triennial Considers Proposals to Boost SAF Production
(Climbing. Fast.) The promise of a new era in which aircraft are powered increasingly by carbon-cutting fuels is in focus as government leaders from around the world convene this week for a preeminent global industry policy setting meeting, and business aviation
October 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Smartenergy Secures Long-Term e-SAF Offtake Deal with Q8 Aviation
(Global e-Fuels) Smartenergy Group AG has signed a strategic partnership with Q8 Aviation, the international aviation arm of Kuwait Petroleum International, to advance the production and use of synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF). The agreement makes Q8 Aviation a cornerstone offtake
October 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Bringing Bio-Based into Green Public Procurement: Lessons from Catalonia and Zeeland
(Bioregions) Public procurement is one of the most powerful tools governments have to shape markets and accelerate change. By integrating bio-based thinking into existing green public procurement (GPP) frameworks, public authorities can directly support climate goals, strengthen regional economies, and cut
October 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Cacophony to Symphony: Successfully Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(PA Consulting) Two decades on from the first SAF flight, no other technology or pathway is as ready or scalable. Yet the gap between ambition and achievement is striking. While a small number of players are making substantial commitments and significant
September 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Energy Dept. Adds ‘Climate Change’ and ‘Emissions’ to Banned Words List
by Zack Coleman (Policito Pro) It is the latest in a series of Trump administration efforts to dispute, silence or downplay climate change. The Energy Department has added “climate change,” “green” and “decarbonization” to its growing “list of words to avoid” at
September 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Indonesia: Palm Oil Sellers Fear New Barriers after EU Deal
by Fika Ramadhani (Deutsche Welle) After nearly a decade of negotiations between Jakarta and Brussels, a new free trade pact will let Indonesia sell its palm oil in the EU with zero tariffs. But other obstacles are looming. -- The European Union
September 29, 2025 Read Full Article
APOA, CPOPC to Build a Stable and Sustainable Palm Oil Supply Chain
(Deccan Chronicle) The Asian Palm Oil Alliance (APOA), the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC), and Solidaridad Network Asia Limited (SNAL), embark on a structured programme to align national sustainability standards, improve traceability and support smallholders across the region. APOA, the
September 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Chances of US Passing a Carbon Border Tariff Law are ‘Non-Trivial,’ Dem. Senator Says
by Lamar Johnson (ESG Dive) Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and Bill Cassidy, R-La., have each introduced bills to implement a carbon border adjustment mechanism for the U.S., mirroring similar initiatives abroad. While the trade deal between the U.S. and European Union contained
September 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Saaremaa Shipyard Building Biofuel-Electric Vessel for Estonian State Fleet
by Margus Muld (ERR.EE) Baltic Workboats' Saaremaa shipyard is building a 38-meter vessel for Estonia's state fleet that will run on biofuel and electricity, due next spring. The steel hull arrived from Poland this week. Once completed, the workboat will be used for waterway
September 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Gasum and Preem Enter Strategic Partnership – Enables Preem Cardholders to Refuel with Biogas at Gasum Stations
(Gasum) During the summer, Gasum and Preem signed a strategic cooperation agreement that enables Preem's corporate customers to refuel liquid and compressed biogas at Gasum stations in Sweden. On top of the environmental benefits, all transactions will be consolidated into a
September 26, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s Multi-Slide Guide to Lowering Barriers for Maritime Biofuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Green Corridors as key demonstration platforms for maritime biofuel adoption. New MARPOL Annex VI will mandate GHG intensity reductions and economic incentives. DNV’s scenario projects bio-methanol and bio-MGO dominance. Maersk has invested $100M in a green
September 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Five Ways to Spur Global Growth in Renewable Ethanol
by David Carpintero (ePURE/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... While economic and political uncertainty seem to have become the new normal on the global stage, there are still some ways that ethanol producers everywhere could take advantage of opportunities created by the right
September 25, 2025 Read Full Article
The Overlooked Step to Max Out Your 45Z Credit
by Danielle Anderson (Christianson/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Renewable fuel producers are eager to claim the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, but one powerful opportunity often flies under the radar—offsetting a facility’s electricity emissions through Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs). As one of the most
September 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Driving Maritime Decarbonisation: A Conversation with Greg Atkinson of Eco Marine Power
by Shahjahan Ahmed (SeaNews) Eco Marine Power’s Greg Atkinson discusses the evolution of the Aquarius MRE and EnergySail, solar trials, and partnerships driving practical, commercially viable maritime decarbonisation. -- Eco Marine Power (EMP) is a Japan-based technology company pioneering renewable energy solutions for
September 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels and India’s Energy Transition: How Government Policies and Industry Innovators are Driving Sustainability
by Kishan Karunakaran (Chemical Industry Digest) Biofuels are emerging as a key driver of India’s energy transition, supported by strong policies and industry innovation. By converting waste into clean energy, they enhance energy security, reduce emissions, boost rural incomes, and promote sustainable
September 25, 2025 Read Full Article
BP Postpones Oil Demand Peak Prediction to 2030 from 2025
by Stephanie Kelly and Shadia Nasralla (Reuters/MSN) BP said on Thursday (September 25, 2025) it expects global oil demand to grow until 2030, five years later than its forecast a year ago, stressing slowed efforts to increase energy efficiency. The oil
September 25, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s Multi-Slide Guide to Global Regulatory Framework and Policies for International Shipping
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The 2023 IMO GHG Strategy aims for net-zero emissions from international shipping by or around 2050, targeting 20% GHG reduction by 2030 (striving for 30%) and 70% by 2040 (striving for 80%). A mandatory GHG emissions
September 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Flex Engines Gaining Traction in India with Ethanol Push: IFGE Chief
by Kaushal Verma (ANI News) Flex engines are gaining a foothold in India, backed by the country's growing ethanol blending programme and other biofuel initiatives, Pramod Chaudhari, President of the Indian Federation of Green Energy, said on Wednesday. ... Flex engines, or flex-fuel engines, are
September 24, 2025 Read Full Article
ABP-Backed Green Methanol Project Wins Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition
(Associated British Ports) To mark London International Shipping Week (LISW), Associated British Ports (ABP), the largest port operator in the UK, is celebrating the success of ‘TURBO-METH’, a clean technology project, which has secured funding as part of the Department for
September 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Amogy’s Ammonia Gambit and the Same Old Song of Oil
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... But only now, with companies like Amogy, are we cracking its hidden hydrogen to fuel ships, trucks, and maybe even data centers. Could this smelly old industrial standby be the fresh track that breaks us out
September 24, 2025 Read Full Article
New Mexico Regulator Launches Hearing on State's Proposed Clean Fuels Program
by Alaina Mencinger (Santa Fe New Mexican) A state regulatory body kicked off a lengthy hearing Monday on a proposed clean fuel program that would create a system of credits to incentivize the development and use of less carbon-intensive fuels. The Environmental Improvement
September 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Green Plains Enters into Agreement with Freepoint Commodities to Monetize 45Z Tax Credits
(Green Plains/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Green Plains Inc. on Sept. 17 announced that it has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Freepoint Commodities LLC to sell Clean Fuel Production Credits, also known as 45Z tax credits, generated in 2025 under
September 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Catagen Launches Sustainable Aviation Fuel Company
(Catagen/Biobased Diesel Daily) Catagen, a Belfast-based clean-energy engineering company, announced Sept. 17 that it has officially launched ClimaHtech Green Flight at its Titanic Quarter Campus. CGF, a wholly owned subsidiary of Catagen, will use patented modular-reactor technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel
September 23, 2025 Read Full Article
EU Allocates €100m-Worth of ETS Allowances to Help Airlines Buy Sustainable Aviation Fuels
(European Commission) On 12 September 2025, the Commission adopted a Decision on the allocation of EU ETS emission allowances to airlines for the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in 2024. This follows calculations by Member States’ authorities for commercial airlines, and marks
September 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Brazil’s Government Opens Public-Comment Period on RenovaBio’s Emissions-Reduction Targets Public Comment DEADLINE October 26, 2025
(Brazil's Ministry of Mines and Energy/Biobased Diesel Daily) Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy opened a public-comment period Sept. 11, public consultation No. 197, which addresses the eighth cycle of annual decarbonization targets of the National Biofuels Policy (RenovaBio). The period runs
September 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Neste’s Renewable Diesel Journey: From Visionary Beginnings towards a More Sustainable Future
(Neste) What began as an innovative idea in the 1990s has grown into a global success story. Lars Peter Lindfors, Senior Vice President, Technology & Innovation at Neste, revisits the key milestones of this journey, reflecting on the pioneering spirit that
September 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Fortescue Takes Green Pioneer to New York
(Fortescue) The Fortescue Green Pioneer has sailed into New York for Climate Week NYC, the world’s largest annual climate event. -- The 75m dual fuel ammonia-powered vessel is docked on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, marking the latest stop on its 2025 global
September 23, 2025 Read Full Article
September Symbolism: Harvesting Change and New Beginnings
by Allen Schaefer (Engine Technology Forum) ... The rapid pivot of 2025 politics has brought more announcements of investments in internal combustion engines and manufacturing capability in the U.S. and calls for extensions of elimination of future bans on ICE in
September 23, 2025 Read Full Article
EU to Delay Anti-Deforestation Law by Another Year
by Kate Abnett and Makini Brice (Reuters) EU delays law again, citing IT system concerns; U.S. and other major trade partners have opposed the law; Law aims to curb global deforestation linked to EU consumption; Environmental campaigners criticise delay The European Union will delay launching
September 23, 2025 Read Full Article
APPA Biofuels Calls for Substantial Changes to the Draft Royal Decree on Renewable Fuels to Bring It into Compliance with EU Regulations.
(The Association of Renewable Energy Companies (APPA) (Google Translation)) APPA Biocarburantes considers that the draft Royal Decree on renewable fuels in transport presented by MITECO last July, which is currently being processed, requires substantial changes to adequately transpose the provisions on
September 23, 2025 Read Full Article
How POET’s Practical Innovations Are Redefining the Ethanol Market
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Along the fence, voices heckled. Your carbon is lousy. Your productivity is low. Your century is over. The tortoise kept moving—one more interconnect, one more offtake, one more FEED package priced off policy that finally stops wobbling. By
September 23, 2025 Read Full Article
The International Organization for Standardization and Greenhouse Gas Protocol Will Align Guidelines for Corporate Disclosure on Emissions.
by Heather Clancy (Trellis) Key Takeaways: -ISO and GHG Protocol say their collaboration won’t apply to existing standards. -The work is expected to take at least 18 months. -One big goal: closer alignment on how to discuss progress toward net zero. The
September 23, 2025 Read Full Article
BIMCO: 53% of Container Ships on Order Can Use Alternative Fuels
(Safety4Sea) In this week’s “Shipping Number of the Week” from BIMCO, Chief Shipping Analyst, Niels Rasmussen, looks at the number of container ships on order which will be able to use alternative fuels directly upon delivery. -- According to Niels Rasmussen,
September 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Leveraging Ethanol’s Versatility in the Marine Sector
(U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council) Shipping’s energy transition now runs on firm timelines and audited lifecycle emissions accounting. The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) updated greenhouse-gas strategy sets a net-zero ambition “by or around 2050,” with waypoints for 2030 and 2040 and
September 19, 2025 Read Full Article
UK CBAM — The UK’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
(UABIO) The UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (UK CBAM) will be launched on 1 January 2027. This will ensure that imported carbon-intensive industrial goods are charged a comparable price for their carbon emissions to that which would be paid for similar
September 19, 2025 Read Full Article
State of the Biogas Industry in 12 Countries: Review of the Report by IEA Bioenergy
(Sustainable Agribusiness Forum) At the end of last year, IEA Bioenergy developed a report on biogas and biomethane production, the use of biogas and other anaerobic digestion products, political and financial conditions, as well as innovative projects in the member countries of the
September 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Maryland Department of the Environment Files Notice of Proposed Action to Amend Advanced Clean Trucks Program.
(Maryland Department of the Environment) The purpose of this action is to adjust language which clarifies compliance determinations and sales reporting requirements for vehicle manufacturers and add an additional certification pathway for medium-duty zero-emission vehicles. This will result in increased time
September 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Notice of Proposed Action Was Printed in the Maryland Register for MDE’s Maryland Heating Fuel Provider Reporting Program Public Comment DEADLINE October 21, 2025
Today, a Notice of Proposed Action was printed in the Maryland Register for MDE’s Maryland Heating Fuel Provider Reporting Program. Heating fuel providers include companies that deliver natural gas, fuel oil, propane, kerosene, coal, and other heating fuels, including biofuels, for
September 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Environmental Groups Urge IMO to Block High-Risk Biofuels in Shipping’s Net Zero Framework
by Mike Schuler (G Captain) Leading environmental organizations have submitted a joint proposal to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) calling for measures to prevent the shipping industry’s expansion into crop-based biofuels that could threaten climate goals, natural ecosystems, and food security. Pacific
September 19, 2025 Read Full Article
All International Flights to Be Biofuel-Powered in S. Korea Starting 2027
(KBS World) Starting in 2027, sustainable aviation fuel(SAF) will power all international passenger planes in South Korea as the nation seeks to lead efforts to achieve carbon neutrality in the aviation industry. A road map the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
September 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Argentine 2025 Biodiesel Production among Lowest on Record
(Oils & Fats International) Argentina’s biodiesel production in 2025 is expected to be the lowest volume on record at 1.2bn litres, a drop of 7% compared to the previous year, according to a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) report. With domestic consumption
September 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Aloha SAF or Mahalo for the Money?: Hawaiʻi at the Crossroads of Aviation’s Future
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... By 1958, when the first commercial jets touched down at Honolulu, Hawaiʻi was no longer faraway paradise but weekend escape. Tourism boomed, jobs multiplied, and with them came dependence: on imported oil, on air routes
September 17, 2025 Read Full Article
National Academies Publish New Report Reviewing Evidence for Greenhouse Gas Emissions and U.S. Climate, Health, and Welfare
(National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine) A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine says the evidence for current and future harm to human health and welfare created by human-caused greenhouse gases is beyond scientific dispute. The report focuses
September 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Australia Promises $735 Million to Launch Biofuel Industry
by Peter Hobson (Reuters) The Australian government said on Wednesday (September 17, 2025) it would invest A$1.1 billion ($735 million) in the development of a low-carbon fuels industry, a move welcomed by farm groups, who hope it will boost demand for
September 17, 2025 Read Full Article
EPA Proposes to Cancel Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program Public Comment DEADLINE November 3, 2025
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Sept. 12 released a proposed rule to end the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. If finalized, the proposal would remove reporting obligations for most large facilities, all fuel and industrial gas suppliers, and
September 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Bureau Veritas Launches OptiCARBONTM to Optimize Fleet Energy, Fuel and Compliance Costs
(Bureau Veritas) OptiCARBONTM is a predictive decision platform for cruise and passenger vessel owners, operators and fleet managers, designed to optimize energy use, fuel spend, and regulatory cost exposure, in order to reduce compliance complexity. OptiCARBONTM is designed to support tailored decarbonization strategies
September 16, 2025 Read Full Article
The Current Scenario of SAF Production in Brazil (2025)
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) continues to expand worldwide. Data from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), as of the end of August, indicate that if all 472 announced production
September 15, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s Multi-Slide Guide to SAF Contrail Modeling
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This project, 33% complete with $400k in FY24 funding, aims to develop predictive chemistry and particle microphysics models for SAF contrail formation, a major climate impact driver (57.4 mW/m2 Effective Radiative Forcing). A multi-scale ice nucleation
September 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Palm oil: Malaysia on the Right Track to Be Classified as Low-Risk Country, Says Johari
(UkrAgroConsult) Malaysia is on the right track to be classified as a low-risk country in palm oil production, particularly with its mandatory Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification, says Plantations and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. He said the government
September 15, 2025 Read Full Article
House Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Pipeline Safety Bill
by Amelia Davidson (Politico Pro E&E NewsPM) The legislation is the latest effort to reauthorize the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. -- Leaders on a House committee unveiled bipartisan legislation Friday to reauthorize the nation’s pipeline safety regulator — and move
September 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Biogas Sector, Refiners Sue over EPA’s 2024 Partial Cellulosic RFS Waiver
(Indside EPA) Producers of renewable natural gas (RNG) from landfills and animal feeding operations, along with oil refiners, are suing EPA over its partial waiver of 2024 requirements for “cellulosic” biofuel under the renewable fuel standard (RFS), with gas producers likely
September 15, 2025 Read Full Article
UK Sets Course for Net-Zero Shipping by 2050
(Biofuels International) The UK government has released its first domestic shipping decarbonisation targets, as part of the UK’s Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy. The new publication sets out a blueprint for transitioning the shipping sector to net-zero emissions by 2050, a strategy which aligns
September 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Nitin Gadkari Rejects Criticism over E20 Fuel Rollout, Says Work on for 10% Biodiesel
by Soumya Chatterjee and Zia Haq (Hindustan Times) Work on to achieve a 10% biodiesel goal under fuel-blending programme, said Gadkari -- Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday dismissed criticism over the rollout of 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20),
September 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Provectus Biofuels Secures Non-Binding LOI for Offtake of up to 10 Million Litres of Renewable Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Provectus Biofuels/NewsFile) Provectus Biofuels Inc. (the "Company" or "Provectus") today (September 11, 2025) announced the Company has signed a non-binding letter of intent with a regional Alberta airport that sets out indicative terms under which both parties intend to negotiate a definitive
September 12, 2025 Read Full Article
How Environmental Groups Lost Newsom to Big Oil
by Alex Nieves (Politico) ... And it highlights the political risks of aggressively moving away from fossil fuels without a transition plan in place. ... “It’s one thing to have the sound bites at the ready during a campaign,” said Andrew Acosta, a
September 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Scaling Storage in Brazil: From Ethanol Injection to Offshore Readiness With a National CCS Law
by Fernando C. Hernandez (Journal of Petroleum Technology) With Brazil enacting South America’s first carbon capture and storage (CCS) law, this article examines the technical and regulatory architecture required to scale CCS deployment and provides exclusive insight into Brazil’s accelerating CCS landscape. The
September 11, 2025 Read Full Article
DNV Publishes Maritime Forecast to 2050 Report
(DNV) Shipping is entering a new regulatory era that will reshape investment decisions, operational strategies, and fuel choices across the maritime value chain. Key issues covered in this 9th edition of the report include: An analysis of the implications of the IMO Net-Zero
September 11, 2025 Read Full Article
IEA Bioenergy Task 40 “Deployment of Biobased Value Chains” Final Task Report Triennium 2022-2024
(IEA Bioenergy Task 40) The focus of Task 40 in this triennium has been on the development and design of efficient, economically viable, and low-risk (bankable) value chains to support a larger deployment of sustainable biomass for energy, for biobased chemicals
September 10, 2025 Read Full Article
RNG-Fueled Fleets in California Mark 5 years of Carbon-Free Outcomes
(The Transport Project/Biomass Magazine) Last calendar year marked the fifth consecutive year that commercial fleets in the State of California fueled by bio-CNG (renewable natural gas, or RNG) achieved a carbon-negative transportation outcome, according to a report released today by The Transport Project and RNG Coalition alongside
September 10, 2025 Read Full Article
‘Let Green Gas Count’ Coalition Releases Recommendations for Corporate GHG Reporting of Biogas Purchases
(American Biogas Council) Recommendations call for recognizing full carbon-reduction value of biogas -- The American Biogas Council (ABC), with the Let Green Gas Count Coalition, announced today recommendations that allow corporate greenhouse gas reporting in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG-P) to recognize the full
September 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Outraged Farmers Blame Ag Monopolies as Catastrophic Collapse Looms
by Chris Bennett (AgWeb) ... On Sept. 2, 2025, a telltale farm meeting went nuclear. Field representatives from the offices of Sen. Tom Cotton, Sen. John Boozman and Rep. Rick Crawford, along with a rep sent by Gov. Sarah Sanders, initially
September 10, 2025 Read Full Article
EC Publishes Summary Report on Public Consultation for EU Bioeconomy Strategy
by Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton (Bergeson & Campbell) The European Commission (EC) has published a report summarizing comments received during the public consultation for the initiative “Towards a circular, regenerative and competitive bioeconomy.” As reported in our April 1, 2025, blog
September 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Army Active in the Fuel Security Transition
by Peter Nugent (Australian Government Department of Defence) The first 15,000-litre renewable diesel delivery to Army’s School of Armour (SOARM) Puckapunyal is already powering the fleet. Commanding Officer SOARM Lieutenant Colonel Aaron Cimbaljevic said the delivery was an important step in building energy
September 09, 2025 Read Full Article
The Port of Alicante Is Moving toward Green Hydrogen with a Market Consultation. The Deadline for Submitting Proposals Is September 30.
(Port of Alicante) The Port of Alicante has taken a key step in its sustainability strategy with the launch of a Preliminary Market Consultation (PMC) to prepare for the future concession of a green hydrogen production plant. The initiative, dubbed PORTALI-H2,
September 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Petrovietnam, Brazil's FS Seek Cooperation in Biofuel Production
by Minh Hue (The Investor) Le Xuan Huyen, deputy CEO of Petrovietnam, together with representatives from the state-owned group's member units, last week met with representatives of Brazil’s leading ethanol producer FS in Hanoi to discuss cooperation in biofuel production. At the
September 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Switching Safely to Low-GHG Fuels and Technologies
(DNV) As the maritime industry shifts towards low-GHG fuels, ensuring safety during this transition is paramount. This article highlights the critical measures and considerations necessary for a safe and effective switch to low-carbon fuels and technologies. -- Orderbooks are increasingly filled with
September 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Everfuel Achieves RFNBO Certification – A Major Milestone for Green Hydrogen in Europe
(Everfuel) Everfuel is pleased to announce that we have achieved RFNBO certification officially recognising that our hydrogen production facility, HySynergy, produces green hydrogen under the EU’s Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO) framework. Everfuel is now a Certified RFNBO Producer, setting a new
September 08, 2025 Read Full Article
EPA Moves to Disband Longstanding Clean Air Act Advisory Committee
(Inside EPA) EPA is moving to disband its Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) that has provided advice on implementing the statute for over three decades, citing the move as a result of a broader review of the agency’s advisory panels
September 08, 2025 Read Full Article
The Green Push: Clean Energy Ambitions Fuel India’s Rise in Green Hydrogen and Biofuels
by Rahul Koul (Indian Chemical News) India’s hydrogen and biofuels sector has made promising strides with strong policy backing and early investments, but high costs, infrastructure gaps, and regulatory hurdles remain key challenges -- India’s hydrogen and biofuels sectors are rapidly emerging
September 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Court Tosses out Biden-Era Fuel Economy Formula for Electric Vehicles
by Alex Guillén (Politico Pro) The Energy Department "lacks statutory authority" to apply a multiplying factor that boosted the miles per gallon equivalent for electric vehicles, the ruling said. -- The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday (September 5, 2025) overturned
September 06, 2025 Read Full Article
EPA Scheduled to Issue Final RFS ‘Set 2’ Rule in October
by Erin Krueger (SAF Magazine) The White House Office of Management and Budget on Sept. 4 published its Spring 2025 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions, which confirms the U.S. EPA plans to finalize its Renewable Fuel Standard “Set 2”
September 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Everything You’ve Wanted to Know about Coprocessing (But Were Afraid to Ask)
by Ignacio Costa (Topsoe/SAF Magazine) ... Coprocessing refers to the simultaneous processing of renewable and fossil feedstocks within existing refinery units, such as hydrotreaters or hydrocrackers. In this approach, renewable materials including vegetable oils, animal fats or used cooking oils are blended
September 05, 2025 Read Full Article
An Alternative Pathway to Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Alexei Beltyukov and Stephen Sims (Universal Fuel Technologies/SAF Magazine) ... FT processes remain more expensive than HEFA, primarily due to higher capital costs per unit of production capacity and more complex production processes. ... FT plants making SAF will produce up to 20%
September 05, 2025 Read Full Article
ShapingBio Offers Recommendations for a Competitive EU Bioeconomy
(ShapingBio) New policy brief urges the European Commission to harmonise coordination, strengthen financing, and improve market conditions to unlock the full potential of bio-based innovation. Brussels, August 26th, 2025 - The EU-funded ShapingBio project has released a comprehensive policy brief outlining key
September 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Furetank Launches Company for Trading Emission Reductions in Shipping
(Furetank) The FuelEU Maritime regulation opens new pathways for the shipping industry to dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions. The Swedish tanker shipping company Furetank is now taking the lead, reducing its own emissions to a fraction through biogas operations and launching
September 04, 2025 Read Full Article
California Lawmakers Vote to Allow Sale of Higher-Ethanol Fuel
by Nichola Groom (Reuters/MSN) California lawmakers on Wednesday (September 3, 2025) voted to allow the sale of a higher-ethanol gasoline blend that could help bring down fuel prices in the largest U.S. auto market. The sale of E15, a blend containing 15% ethanol,
September 04, 2025 Read Full Article
How the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework Can Power American Industry
(Vanguard Renewables) “How the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework Can Power American Industry,” authored by Vanguard Renewables' CEO, Mike O'Laughlin, outlines the economic and strategic opportunity to align global maritime regulations, unlock U.S. leadership in clean fuels, and deliver $2–$3 trillion in economic value through
September 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Fuels, Strategic: Why Biomethanol Matters More than Ever
by Alisha Patil (Kings Research/Biofuels Digest) Biomethanol is quietly emerging as one of the most compelling levers in the decarbonization of both renewable chemicals and marine propulsion—a bit like cryogenic CO₂ in food processing: pragmatic, powerful, and often underappreciated. Drawing on
September 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Liquid Heating-Fuels Industry Announces Policy Principles for Equitable Building Decarbonization
(National Energy and Fuels Institute/Biobased Diesel Daily) At an industry summit held during the Heating & Energizing America Trade Show Aug. 22, heating-fuel industry stakeholders ratified policy principles they say must guide federal, state or local emissions-reduction policies. These “Principles for Equitable and Reliable Building
September 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Secretary Rollins Opens Next Step in the Roadless Rule Rescission Public Comment DEADLINE September 19, 2025
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today (August 27, 2025) announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has taken the next step in the rulemaking process for rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule by opening a public
September 02, 2025 Read Full Article
India Plans to Extend Biofuel Push to Diesel-Guzzling Construction Equipment Sector: Report
by Prakash Jha (Bio Energy Times) India is preparing to extend its biofuel blending programme to the diesel-powered construction equipment sector, with plans to mix biofuels into fuel used by heavy carriers, bulldozers, cranes, and other machinery, reports Live Mint. Inter-ministerial consultations between
September 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels: Black Gold from Golden Straw
by Adeel Ghayur (Express Tribune) ... For Pakistan, biofuel production offers a similar opportunity, serving as both a strategic step towards achieving energy independence and a crucial measure to address the environmental challenges associated with crop residue burning. Pakistan has decades of
September 02, 2025 Read Full Article
This Obscure UN Rule Will Help Shape the Future of Carbon Markets
by Lucy Almond (Trellis) At stake: what counts as "high-integrity" in the voluntary carbon market. -- Key Takeaways: Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement likely will heavily influence expectations on what counts as “high integrity” in the voluntary carbon markets. If the article limits
September 02, 2025 Read Full Article
As Blue States Sue to Ban Ethanol-Fueled Vehicles, Corn Growers Want Court’s Ear
(Capital Press) Corn Belt farmers are eager to do what they can to prevent Oregon, Washington and California from banning ethanol-powered vehicles. The National Corn Growers Association and corn growers in 11 states have moved to intervene in a lawsuit blue states
September 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Govt to Issue New Presidential Regulation on Waste Management for Energy Sector Development
by Julian Issac (Indonesia Business Post) The Indonesian government is set to issue a new Presidential Regulation (Perpres) to replace three existing regulations on waste management, in a move aimed at streamlining bureaucracy and improving the waste-to-energy business model, which has
September 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Jeonnam Bids for $1.9Bn National Hydrogen Complex with Plan to Build Korea’s Biggest Clean H₂ Hub
(Fuels Cells Works) South Korea’s Jeonnam Province (South Jeolla) has formally applied to the national government for KRW 2.7 trillion ($1.9 billion) in state subsidies to build what it says would be the largest clean hydrogen production complex in the country,
September 01, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Biogas Systems Developments and Flexibility
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Biogas systems are proven, customizable net-zero technologies, feeding biomethane into existing gas infrastructure and treating diverse wet organic wastes. They offer high operational flexibility, integrating electrical and natural gas grids, and are generally cheaper than
September 01, 2025 Read Full Article
RNG Coalition, Phillips 66 Join Call to Extend California’s Cap-and-Trade Program
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The RNG Coalition and Phillips 66 on Aug. 20 joined more than 40 other businesses, associations and nonprofits in urging the California legislature to extend the state’s Cap-and-Trade Program before the end of the legislative session
August 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Legal Analysis Finds Countries Must Include Aviation Non-CO2 Emissions in Their Climate Action Plans
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir) Legal advice provided for environmental NGOs Transport & Environment and Opportunity Green shows that all countries have a legal obligation to include aviation non-CO2 emissions, such as those that cause climate warming aircraft contrails, in their national
August 29, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Green Gas Production Targets and Challenges
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) EU directives target 35 bcm renewable gas by 2030, with the Netherlands aiming for 1.1 bcm Green Gas, 0.55 bcm via gasification. This necessitates building approximately 14 (30 MWth) plants in NL and 175 across Europe
August 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Special EPM Podcast Series Hosted by Sue Retka Schill Featuring Sen. Tom Daschle
(Ethanol Producer Magazine) Homegrown Fuels Podcast Episode 13. Sen. Tom Daschle earned the nickname Dasch-ahol for his gasohol advocacy. He served as South Dakota’s Representative beginning in 1978 in the midst of the gasohol craze, and was elected to the Senate
August 28, 2025 Read Full Article
EPA Proposes to Block California’s Heavy-Duty Truck Rule for Out-of-State Vehicles
(Advanced Clean Tech News) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced it is proposing to disapprove California’s heavy-duty vehicle inspection and maintenance requirements as they apply to vehicles not registered in the state, including out-of-state and foreign-registered trucks. The EPA
August 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Bio Friends and Cheongmyeong Sign MOU to Build Korea's First Commercial-Scale Biogas-Based Methanol Production Plant
(Bio Friends) On August 22nd, Biofriends Inc. (CEO WonJun Cho), a clean fuel and renewable energy production company, and Cheongmyeong Co., Ltd. (CEO MinSu Na), a leading K-biogas company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to build Korea's first commercial-scale biogas-based
August 28, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy Integration in Renewable Energy Systems
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest)Integrating bioenergy is essential for flexible renewable energy systems, addressing increasing demands for short- and long-term flexibility, electrification support, and carbon management. Flexible bioenergy helps resolve intraday and seasonal electricity mismatches by producing storable fuels like
August 28, 2025 Read Full Article
European Automakers Warn that Combustion Engine Ban Isn’t Possible
by James Ochoa (AutoBlog) Industry leaders urged European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to reconsider plans for phasing out fossil fuel-powered vehicles by the mid-2030s. -- According to new reports published by Bloomberg and Reuters, Europe’s automotive giants are sounding the alarm, warning that
August 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Viking Line Starts to Run Vessels on Bio-LNG to Generate Compliance for Gasum’s FuelEU Maritime Pool
(Gasum) The collaboration enables a substantial increase in compliance supply as demand for FuelEU Maritime pooling heats up towards the end of the year. Viking Line has started to run it’s two ro-ro vessels Viking Glory and Viking Grace on bio-LNG in
August 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Airbus and Air France Complete Inaugural SAF A220 Ferry Flight
(Airbus) An Air France Airbus A220 today completed its delivery flight from Airbus’ site in Mirabel to Paris powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This marked a significant step forward: Airbus in Canada directly issued official sustainability credentials for SAF to a
August 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Harnessing Feedstock Diversity for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
by Paul Ticehurst (Johnson Matthey/Energy Connects) Relying on a single feedstock for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production is not a realistic option. The amount of SAF needed for the aviation sector to meet the growing number of mandates and targets globally
August 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Fuel Switch Snapshot: B100 Only Makes Sense between EU Ports
(Engine) Rotterdam’s regulation-adjusted B100 remains attractive; B100 continues to be priced out in Singapore; LBM a top choice for dual-fuel vessels -- ... In Singapore, B100 is still far from affordable. That is partly because it is only offered by a few suppliers with
August 26, 2025 Read Full Article
U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Todd Young Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Farmers, Analyze Long-Term Soil Health
(Office of Senator Tina Smith (D-MN)) U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) and Todd Young (R-IN) reintroduced bipartisan legislation that will help bolster soil research and improve agricultural resilience and productivity in the Midwest and across the country. Experts estimate that American
August 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Minister O’Brien Publishes Ireland’s First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Policy Roadmap
(Ireland Department of Transport) Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has today published Ireland’s first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Policy Roadmap, as committed to under the Programme for Government. The aviation sector faces a particular challenge to decarbonise. The development and deployment of
August 26, 2025 Read Full Article
GCMD Trials Show Promise of Tracers in Combating Marine Biofuel Fraud
(Globle Centre for Maritime Decarbonization) - Three tracer technologies were deployed in six supply chain trials under real-world commercial conditions, without disrupting operational practices or compromising fuel quality. - Among the tracer candidates trialled, the organic tracer emerged as the most
August 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Petrobras Advances in Contracting to Build the First BioQAV and Renewable Diesel Plant
(Petrobras (Google Translation)) A tender has been announced for the first package of contracts for the unit to be installed at RPBC (Cubatão, SP) -- Petrobras has initiated the contracting process to build the first plant dedicated to the production of BioQAV (or SBC,
August 26, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Land Use for Bioenergy: Synergies and Trade-offs
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bioenergy is crucial for GHG reduction but raises sustainability concerns, particularly with dedicated energy crops. Research identified 427 observations of synergies, trade-offs, or no effect, with context-specific factors like previous land use and feedstock influencing outcomes.
August 26, 2025 Read Full Article
CORSIA, Upgraded: A Flyer’s Guide to SAF & LCAF (with Real Perks)
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Welcome aboard Flight CORSIA 101, non-stop from Fossilville to SAFtown. We’re routing you through three ICAO manuals (sustainability criteria, default LCE values, and actual LCE methodology) that arrived in their shiny 2025 versions, and we’ll get you
August 26, 2025 Read Full Article
What are the Advanced Alternatives to Ethanol?
by Arunangshu Das (Indian Express) ... Although biofuel has emerged as a promising alternative to fossil fuels in transition to renewable energy, discussions are also going on about the alternatives to ethanol, such as Butanol and acetone-butanol-ethanol (ABE) mixtures, which are considered superior
August 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Liquid Sun Launches eSAF Production Pilot – with ABB, Finnair, Fortum, and Finavia
(Finnair) The pilot aims to establish a functioning ecosystem and value chain for synthetic fuel production in Finland. The EU’s sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) blending mandate creates an opportunity for Finland to become a significant producer of synthetic fuels in the
August 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Philippines: D&L Mulls Second Biodiesel Plant
by Prakash Jha (Bio Energy Times) D&L Industries, through its subsidiary Chemrez Technologies, Inc. (CTI), is moving forward with plans to build a second biodiesel plant as it anticipates stronger demand once the government lifts the suspension on higher biodiesel blend mandates,
August 25, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy’s Essential Role in Energy Transition
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bioenergy is crucial for net-zero, projected to comprise nearly 20% of total energy by 2050. Its innovative role includes decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors like aviation and shipping, with usage doubling in industry and tripling in electricity generation. Key
August 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Vanguard Renewables Welcomes New Partner to Advance Maritime Decarbonization
(Vanguard Renewables/PR Newswire) Vanguard Renewables, a leading provider of environmental services and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), has announced a commercial partnership with the CMA CGM Group (CMA CGM), a global leader in sea, land, air, and logistics solutions, designed to support
August 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Petrobras to Launch SAF Production This Year
by Fábio Couto (International Valor) State-run oil company to supply locally made sustainable aviation fuel and explore new technologies -- Petrobras is preparing to launch production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a key component of its renewable energy portfolio. The state-controlled company
August 22, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to New Zealand’s Bioenergy Policy Dynamics
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) New Zealand, despite a “policy-lite” government, is experiencing a “perfect storm” for bioenergy due to high carbon prices and global mandates. This has spurred a focus on hard-to-abate sectors like aviation and marine, with newsworthy initiatives
August 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels, Agriculture Link Key to India’s Auto Industry Growth: Gadkari
(Knowledge and News Network/KNN India) At Pune’s World Biofuel Day celebrations hosted by Praj Industries, Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari outlined a bold vision for India’s automotive sector. He said the industry could become the largest in the world within the next
August 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Centre Issues Concern over Ethanol Levies by State Governments
(Team Asianet Newsable/MSN) Serious concerns have been raised by the Government of India regarding the imposition of additional levies on ethanol by the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh. The Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has urged these
August 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Britain Will Not Bail out Bioethanol Industry Hit by Trump Trade Deal
by James Davey (Reuters) UK-US trade deal removed UK tariffs on US ethanol; UK government says aid would not provide value for taxpayer; AB Foods confirms closure of Vivergo plant; AB Foods says UK government decision 'deeply regrettable'; Ensus talking to government to secure ongoing
August 21, 2025 Read Full Article
NFU Long-Term Asks on Bioethanol Taken Forward in Government Review
(NFU) The promise of a consultation on how low carbon fuels are rewarded under the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation, potentially leading to the crop cap being removed, and the exploration of moving beyond E10 fuels are key among the changes the
August 21, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Policy for a Circular Bioeconomy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Policies are critical for deploying sustainable bioenergy effectively within a circular bioeconomy, a newsworthy concept combining regulatory and promotional elements across sectors. The core innovation lies in smartly integrating biomass with wind and solar, using biomass
August 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Methanol and Ammonia Progressing Rapidly as Zero-Emission Shipping Fuels, but Extra Push Needed to Scale
(Global Maritime Forum) • New report on the status of zero-emission shipping fuels finds that methanol is now ready for low-carbon operation and ammonia is now ready for piloting. Significant progress has been made since the report’s first edition in 2020, with
August 21, 2025 Read Full Article
The Iowa Model of Energy Produced at Home Is One All of America Should Copy | Opinion
by Jason Grumet (American Clean Power Association/Des Moines Register) Iowa has claimed the No. 1 spot in America for energy competitiveness, leaping from fourth place in just one year. While not rich in oil and gas reserves, Iowa has developed significant ethanol and
August 21, 2025 Read Full Article
EC Begins Public Consultation on Biotech Act DEADLINE November 10, 2025
by Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton (Bergeson & Campbell) The European Commission (EC) began a public consultation on August 4, 2025, on the European Biotech Act in the form of an online questionnaire. According to the EC, the aim is to
August 20, 2025 Read Full Article
UK Biodiesel Industry Calls for Urgent Action from Ministers to Save Sector
(Renewable Transport Fuel Association/Biobased Diesel Daily) Britain’s biodiesel sector is facing a major crisis that is putting hundreds of British jobs at risk, warned the Renewable Transport Fuel Association Aug. 12. Industry leaders are calling for urgent talks with ministers to
August 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Maritime Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Adopting LNG, Biofuels Stressed as Alternatives
(New Age Bangladesh) Academicians and other speakers on Tuesday at a discussion emphasised adopting Liquefied Natural Gas and biofuel to curb greenhouse gas emissions from the maritime vessels. Addressing a workshop titled ‘Reducing emissions, sailing forward: decarbonising Bangladesh’s maritime industry’, they stressed
August 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Trump Threatens to Use Tariffs to Derail Global Climate Measure: The Administration Is Escalating Its Attacks against a Carbon Tax for Shipping Emissions.
By Sara Schonhardt (E&E News Climatewire) The Trump administration is preparing to use tariffs and travel bans as reprisals against countries that support an upcoming agreement to put fees on shipping pollution. Those moves, outlined in an email to POLITICO’s E&E News,
August 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Global Bunker Fuel Quality Holds Steady as Biofuel Blends Gain Momentum
(Lloyd's Register) LR’s latest FOBAS Fuel Insight report highlights broadly steady fuel quality with particular issues around high sediments and chemical contamination, and an increased use of biofuel blends with developments in energy-content measurement. -- Global bunker fuel quality remained resilient in
August 19, 2025 Read Full Article
The Plan to Turn the Caribbean’s Glut of Sargassum Into Biofuel
by Edith Gonzalez Cruz (Wired) With record-breaking quantities of the seaweed set to hit Mexico’s beaches, experts propose converting it into biogas and construction materials, as well as using it to underwrite carbon credits. -- In the Caribbean, summer is supposed to be
August 18, 2025 Read Full Article
NSW Gov’t Funds $650K Hydrogen Safety Research at University of Wollongong
by Kate B. (Australian Manufacturing) The NSW Government has announced a $650,000 grant to the University of Wollongong (UOW) to lead a two-year research project aimed at improving hydrogen pipeline safety, bolstering the Illawarra’s role in the nation’s emerging hydrogen industry. Minister
August 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Republicans Look to Make a U-Turn on Federal Commitment to Electric Vehicles for the Postal Service
by Susan Haigh (Associated Press) A year after being lauded for its plan to replace thousands of aging, gas-powered mail trucks with a mostly electric fleet, the U.S. Postal Service is facing congressional attempts to strip billions in federal EV funding. In June, the
August 18, 2025 Read Full Article
New ISCC Working Group: Chemical Analytics of Feedstocks
(International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) We have established a new technical working group called “Chemical Analytics of Feedstocks” with the goal of strengthening the integrity of certified supply chains through scientifically sound analytical tools. Objective of the Working Group The group’s main goal is to characterise high-risk feedstocks, starting with Used
August 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Working on 10% Biofuel Blending with Diesel: Nitin Gadkari
(Financial Express) Union minister Nitin Gadkari pushes for 10% biofuel blending in diesel using isobutanol, citing surplus crops, higher farm incomes, and ethanol’s success. Praj Industries launches BioVerse to boost India’s bio-economy, linking stakeholders from feedstock to engine applications. Union minister for
August 15, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Global Sustainable Aviation Fuel Development and Challenges
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The evolving regulatory landscape, including global SAF mandates (e.g., India’s 1% by 2025, UK’s 10% by 2030), is driving SAF development. Key challenges are high cost (1.5-6x conventional fuel), scaling production, infrastructure, and sustainable feedstock. ICARUS
August 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Southwest Airlines Sells Renewable Fuels Unit to Conestoga Energy - Report
(Investing.com/AI) Southwest Airlines Co. sold its renewable fuels unit to Conestoga Energy as the carrier reduces its climate initiatives after years of limited industry progress, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. Conestoga Energy, a major low-carbon intensity biofuel provider, said it purchased Saffire Renewables
August 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Paper: Decarbonize Agriculture by Expanding Policies Aimed at Low-Carbon Biofuels
by Diana Yates (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) A team of agricultural economists, environmental scientists and policy experts envisions a path toward a carbon-neutral agricultural future by expanding the reach of policies designed to promote low-carbon biofuels for transportation and aviation. In
August 15, 2025 Read Full Article
In 2025, Ethanol Isn’t Just a Climate Story—It’s a Plan for Rural Growth
by Andrea Kent (Renewable Industries Canada/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... In 2024, U.S., ethanol exports reached an impressive 1.9 billion gallons with over a third destined for Canada. These figures represent more than mere statistics; they demonstrate how our cross-border partnership fulfills
August 14, 2025 Read Full Article
From Pain Points to Best Practices: Improving Government Fleet Specifications for Zero-Emission Vehicles
by JoAnne Golden, Bradley Northup, Eric Winterset (Advanced Clean Tech News) ... We know from our meeting at ACT that creating equipment specifications is a painful process for government fleets. And we also know that equipment suppliers generally struggle in
August 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Truck OEMs Challenge Clean Truck Partnership in Federal Court
(Advanced Clean Tech News) Four of the nation’s largest heavy-duty truck makers have filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, challenging the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and Governor Gavin Newsom’s ability to enforce certain state
August 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Farms and Fuels Alliance Celebrates Ontario Government's Commitment to Homegrown Ethanol Industry and Rural Jobs
(Farms and Fuels Alliance/Business Wire) he Farms and Fuels Alliance (FFA) today applauded the Ontario government's decision to introduce Canadian content requirements to ethanol, a critical move that will strengthen the province's agricultural sector, secure thousands of Ontario jobs, and ensure
August 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Gasum Provides Bio-LNG for the First Completely Carbon Neutral Shipping Route on the Baltic Sea Run by Wasaline
(Gasum) Wasaline’s vessel sailing between Finland and Sweden will run solely on Gasum’s liquefied biogas going forward. -- Nordic energy company Gasum and Finnish shipping company Wasaline have agreed that Gasum will provide only liquefied biogas (bio-LNG) to Wasaline’s vessel Aurora Botnia going forward.
August 14, 2025 Read Full Article
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