by Domenico Mininni (European Biodiesel Board/Euractiv) The European Biodiesel Board (EBB), representing the biodiesel (FAME and HVO) and bio-based aviation fuel (HEFA) producers in the EU is pushing for ambitious targets post-2030. Currently, the European Commission is evaluating responses from stakeholders on
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Back TO HOMEBeat to Quarters: Shipping’s Clean Fuel Moment
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... A new report from Energy Vision — The Future of Shipping: Cleaner Fuel Options for the Maritime Sector — lays out just how quickly the system is beginning to reorganize itself, and how much of that transition
April 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Boeing and Norsk e-Fuel Expand Efforts to Advance e-Fuels
(Boeing) Exploring how e-SAF can strengthen Europe’s energy resilience -- Boeing and Norsk e-Fuel are expanding their strategic collaboration to accelerate the production of synthetic aviation fuel, or e-SAF, and strengthen Europe's energy resilience. The joint industrial initiative will explore how synthetic
April 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Verso Energy, Ryam, and the European Commission Have Signed the Innovation Fund Grant Agreement for the ReSTart Project, a Synthetic Fuel for Aviation (e-SAF) Production Facility
(Verso Energy) ReSTart, an industrial project for the production of sustainable synthetic aviation fuels (e-SAF) developed by VERSO ENERGY and carried out in consortium with RAYONIER A.M. (RYAM) under the Innovation Fund, is one of the three e-SAF projects selected under
April 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Latest EU Data Show Continued Bias against Biofuels Is Slowing Down Transport Decarbonisation
(ePURE) When it comes to renewable energy sources in transport, multipliers continue to add up only to subtraction, leaving Europe over-reliant on imported fossil fuels -- The EU remains needlessly over-reliant on fossil fuels for transport, thanks in part to policies that
April 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Nippon Biofuel Selected for METI Large-Scale Demonstration Project to Build a Japan-Led Marine Biofuel Supply Chain — JPY 7 Billion Africa-Based Green Corridor Initiative
(Nippon Biofuel) Nippon Biofuel Co., Ltd. (“NBF”) announces that it has been selected for a large-scale demonstration project under the “FY2024 Supplementary Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Program (Large-Scale Demonstration, Non-ASEAN Countries, Second Call)” implemented by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and
April 21, 2026 Read Full Article
In Germany, Lula Advocates for EU Partnership on Decarbonization
by Luiz Claudio Ferreira (Agencia Brasil) President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Sunday (Apr. 19) advocated a clean energy matrix in partnership with Europe and the protection of jobs amid the advance of artificial intelligence. During a visit to Germany, Lula spoke
April 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Nippon Biofuel Selected for Japanese Marine Biofuel Project
By Nachiket Tekawade (Engine) Nippon biofuel has been selected for a Japanese government-backed project to build a production and supply model for jatropha-based marine biofuel from Africa to Asia. -- The company said that the Japanese government will invest around 7 billion
April 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Hormuz Crisis Reveals Energy Resilience Gap
by Laura Carvalho (Open Society Foundations/Bangkok Post) The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered what the International Monetary Fund calls a "global yet asymmetric" rupture, disrupting the flow of roughly one-quarter of oil, one-fifth of liquefied natural gas,
April 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Bennu Climate and lomarlabs Launch World’s First Maritime Methane Removal Pilot
(Lomar Shipping) Climate technology company Bennu Climate and maritime innovation venture catalyst lomarlabs have launched the first extended at-sea trial of a system designed to remove methane during normal ship operations. The 12-month pilot on a Lomar supramax (57,000-dwt) bulk carrier will test Bennu’s compact device that permanently
April 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Commission Approves Prolongation of Swedish State Aid Scheme to Promote Sustainable Biofuels in Transport
(European Commission Daily News 16/04/2026) The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, the prolongation of a Swedish scheme to promote the use of sustainable biofuels in transport until 31 December 2032. The scheme was originally approved by the Commission
April 17, 2026 Read Full Article
US Biofuels and Alternative Fuels: Charting the Course for Global Marine Decarbonization
by John May (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Executive Summary: The global maritime industry stands at an inflection point. Responsible for approximately 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions — equivalent to the total annual output of Japan — international shipping faces unprecedented regulatory,
April 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Biomethane in Europe: Why Scaling up Is Harder than It Looks
by Marie Olczak (EconStor/The Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, Oxford) Key takeaways • European biogas and biomethane production has experienced robust growth but remains dependent on policy support. Production increased by 34 per cent between 2015 and 2024, reaching 232 TWh or
April 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Commission Approves €3.7 Billion Czech State Aid Scheme for Sustainable Biomethane Production
(European Commission) The European Commission has approved a €3.7 billion Czech scheme to support the construction of biomethane production stations in line with the objectives of the Clean Industrial Deal. This measure will contribute to the transition towards a net-zero economy.
April 16, 2026 Read Full Article
DHL and IAG Cargo Deepen Collaboration with Major Multi‑Year Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Agreements
(DHL Group) The new five‑year agreement, together with a previous 2025 renewal, will enable approximately 240 million liters of SAF uplifted at London Heathrow Airport and reduce the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of DHL Express cargo transported on British Airways flights. Five-year
April 16, 2026 Read Full Article
EU Emissions Trading System Sustains Downward Trend in Covered Emissions
(European Commission) The European Commission has today published the verified EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) emissions data for 2025 showing a -1.3% reduction in ETS emissions, compared to 2024 levels. This reduction continues the steady downward trend of emissions. Since
April 16, 2026 Read Full Article
New Report Finds LNG Remains Cruise Shipping’s Most Deployable Decarbonisation Option
(Lloyd's Register) LNG remains the most mature and immediately deployable alternative fuel available to the cruise sector as global and regional emissions rules tighten. -- Lloyd’s Register (LR) has published the latest report in its award-winning Fuel for Thought research series, examining the role of liquefied
April 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Bureau Veritas Releases New Report on EU Rules Impact to Shipowners
(Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV)) A new report by Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore details the regulatory landscape as Member States work to integrate the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive (Directive 2023/2413) into national law. -- Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV),
April 16, 2026 Read Full Article
World First: SUBLIME Energie Liquefies All Biogas Directly on the Farm
(SUBLIME Energie/Canadian Biomass Magazine) SUBLIME Energie has inaugurated in Plélo (Côtes-d’Armor, Brittany, France) its demonstrator “Charlie,” the world’s first system capable of liquefying biogas directly on the farm. For the first time, on-farm anaerobic digestion can produce a renewable fuel without
April 15, 2026 Read Full Article
2025/26 Ethanol Exports Already Hit One Billion Gallons
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) U.S. ethanol exports for the first half of the current marketing year (MY) 2025/2026 now total more than one billion gallons and are up 13% year over year, which is on track to exceed last year’s record
April 15, 2026 Read Full Article
EU to Stick to SAF Mandates, Resists Industry Calls for Change
by Thomas Washington (S&P Global) Discrepancies between ReFuelEU Aviation and ETS; Refuel EU Aviation up for review, not revision, in 2027; Significant price gaps between jet fuel, SAF The European Commission is doubling down on its current sustainable aviation fuel trajectory under ReFuelEU Aviation,
April 15, 2026 Read Full Article
The European Commission Has Published the First Quarterly Price for CBAM Certificates
by Halina Yermolenko (GMK Center) It is set at €75.36 per ton of CO2 -- The European Commission has officially set the reference price for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) certificate for the first quarter of 2026 at €75.36 per ton
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Arcadia’s Project ENDOR Receives EU Innovation Funding
by Fayaz Hussain (SAF Investor) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producer Arcadia eFuels said it has signed a grant agreement with the European Commission under the EU Innovation Fund for its ENDOR project. The company was awarded the funding after a rigorous and
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Don’t Let the Single Biggest Opportunity for the Ethanol Industry Slip Away
by Zoltán Szabó (Climate Ethanol Alliance/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The global maritime sector is massive. Its annual fuel consumption is roughly three times larger than global ethanol production. But today, virtually no renewable fuels are used in maritime. That could change if the
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
Infinium's Project Atlas Named Winner of Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance Next-Generation SAF Procurement
(Infinium/PR Newswire) Proposal submitted jointly with American Airlines, who will take delivery of and use eSAF from Project Atlas -- Infinium and the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA) today (April 8, 2026) announced that Infinium's Project Atlas has been selected to supply
April 12, 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
GSP Revision: The EU Needs Stronger Safeguards for Sensitive Products such as Bioethanol
(ePURE) European renewable ethanol industry calls for a lower threshold of preferential tariffs for non-EU producers -- European renewable ethanol producers are calling for increased safeguards in the EU’s proposed revision of the Generalised Scheme of Preferences for trade, which grants preferential
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Countries Are Turning against U.S. Fossil Fuels after Iran War
by Evan Halper (Washington Post) As economies in Asia and Europe reel, leaders make plans to replace imported oil and gas with homegrown energy. -- ... Governments from Manila to Hanoi are leaning into alternatives that range from expanding coal power to
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Commission Approves €144 Million French State Aid to Support HyforSeeds in the Production of Hydrogen
(European Commission) The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €144 million French measure to support HyforSeeds to produce renewable and low-carbon hydrogen for the fertiliser sector. The measure will contribute to achieving the targets of the EU Hydrogen
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Leading Marine Carbon Neutrality through Ammonia Ship Fuel Switching
(Korea Maritime Institute) Korea Maritime Institute Announces Results of "Research on Response Measures for Switching to Green Ammonia Ship Fuel -- The Korea Maritime Institute (KMI, President Cho Jeong-hee) released the "Study on Response Measures for the Switching to Green Ammonia Ship
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Commencement of Continuous Use of Bio-LNG Fuel in Car Carriers
(Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (Google Translation)) Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") has entered into a long-term procurement agreement for bio-LNG (liquefied biomethane), one of the carbon-neutral fuels, and has commenced its continuous use in LNG-fueled car
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
SAF Start-up Sora Fuel Raises USD 14.6m to Build Pilot Production Plant
by Sladjana Djunisic (Renewables Now) US sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) start-up Sora Fuel said on Wednesday (April 8, 2026) it had raised USD 14.6 million (EUR 12.5m) in a funding round to scale its technology that produces jet fuel from air,
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Navigating New Rules: A Deep Dive into the Policies Affecting Low-Carbon Shipping Fuel with Late-Breaking Updates
by Timothy J. Urban (Bracewell LLP Energy Legal Blog/National Law Review) Recent federal, state, and international policy developments have introduced regulatory uncertainty in the low-carbon maritime fuels sector, complicating investment in both fuel production and supporting energy infrastructure. Stakeholders across the maritime shipping
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Optimus Technologies and Sunoil Biodiesel Partner to Bring B100 to Heavy-Duty Fleets in The Netherlands
(Optimus Technologies) Optimus Technologies, Inc. ("Optimus") and Sunoil Biodiesel B.V. ("Sunoil") have entered into a commercial partnership to accelerate adoption of 100% biodiesel (B100) across heavy-duty fleets in the Netherlands. This partnership marks Optimus' entrance into the European market and establishes
April 08, 2026 Read Full Article
First Certificates of Origin Guarantee Issued for Biomethane Produced in Portugal
(REN) Rede Eléctrica Nacional S.A., in its capacity as a Guarantees of Origin Issuing Entity (EEGO), carried out on March 20 the first issuance of Guarantees of Origin (GO) for biomethane produced in Portugal. This issuance marks a new milestone in
April 08, 2026 Read Full Article
SAF Scale-up Faces Financing, Execution Hurdles : Biomass Conference Panel
by Sofia Cabrera (S&P Global) SAF scale-up stalls amid financing gaps; Policy fragmentation complicates global growth; Rail demand rises for biofuel logistics Financing constraints, infrastructure limitations, and evolving policy frameworks continue to challenge the scale-up of sustainable aviation fuel, even as global demand signals
April 08, 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
Metafuels Secures Dutch Government Grant to Advance Rotterdam eSAF Project
(Metafuels/Biobased Diesel Daily) Metafuels announced April 1 that its Dutch subsidiary, Metafuels Nederland B.V., has been awarded a 1.92-million-euro (USD$2.23 million) grant. The grant comes from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) under the TSE Industry Studies-Hydrogen & Green Chemistry program (GroenvermogenNL), supporting
April 03, 2026 Read Full Article
INERATEC and TERTU Establish Joint Venture T.H2 to Build a Synthetic Fuel Plant in Normandy
(INERATEC) The German cleantech company INERATEC and the French industrial group TERTU have formed the joint venture T.H2, marking a major step toward the development of a common synthetic fuel production plant to be located near Caen in Normandy. The plant will be
April 03, 2026 Read Full Article
PureCycle Signs €40 Million Innovation Fund Grant Agreement with European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
(PureCycle) PureCycle announced that it has signed a €40 million grant agreement from the European Innovation Fund with CINEA to help fund the Company's future facility in Belgium. -- PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCT), today (March 25, 2026), announced that it has signed
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
Commission Calls on EU Countries to Coordinate Measures to Ensure Oil Security of Supply Amid Middle East Energy Disruption
(European Commission) ... In a letter addressed to all EU Energy Ministers, the Commissioner urged EU countries to ensure good coordination, as well as to consider the promotion of voluntary fuel-saving measures, with particular attention to the transport sector, as advised
April 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Volvo Advances Hydrogen Strategy with Real-World Truck Testing
(ACT News) • Volvo has begun real-world testing of hydrogen combustion engine trucks, targeting a commercial launch before 2030. HPDI technology enables diesel-like performance while improving efficiency and reducing fuel consumption. Hydrogen combustion is positioned for long-haul and infrastructure-constrained operations where battery-electric may
April 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Phelan Green Selects Honeywell Process Technology for Flagship South African eSAF Facility
(Honeywell) Phelan Green, through its clean fuels subsidiary Phelan eFuels, today (April 1, 2026) announced it has selected Honeywell’s renewable fuel process technology for its planned electro‑sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) facility in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape, South Africa. Phelan eFuels will deploy Honeywell
April 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Standardization Critical to Unlocking Credible SAF Certificate Market, New Study Finds
(123Carbon) Inconsistent data in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Environmental Attribute Certificates is hindering transparency and transferability within the SAF value chain, according to a new white paper led by 123Carbon, in collaboration with Smart Freight Centre and Normec Verifavia. 123Carbon, the leading
April 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Commission Approves €6 Billion Italian State Aid Scheme for Renewable Hydrogen
(European Commission) The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €6 billion Italian scheme to support the production of renewable hydrogen for the transport and industrial sectors. The scheme will contribute to the development of renewable hydrogen production
April 01, 2026 Read Full Article
The Entire Itabus Fleet Travels with Enilive HVO Diesel Biofuel
(Eni) Enilive HVO diesel biofuel, produced from waste and residues, reduces CO2 equivalent emissions by 79.5%; In 2025, Itabus used HVO with a peak of 75%: its fleet has traveled 20 million kilometers using more than 3 million liters of Enilive HVO. Rome, 30
March 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Irizar and Scania Innovate Sustainable Bus Future with Hybrid-Electric Coach
by Sean Mortell (Australian Bus and Coach) In recent years, Irizar and Scania have combined to produce a hybrid-electric coach offering that is rethinking the future of sustainable transport around Australia In music, a bridge is often considered the most important part
March 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Anew Climate and Avenir Complete First Joint Bio-LNG Bunkering in Europe
(Anew Climate/Newswire) Partnership launches certified Bio‑LNG supply routes in Europe, supporting maritime operators in meeting FuelEU Maritime, RED III, and EU ETS requirements. -- Anew Climate, a global leader in low-carbon fuel solutions, and Avenir, a leading provider of LNG and Bio-LNG
March 31, 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
BMW Study Backs Renewable Fuels for EU Road Transport
(BMW Group/Automotive World) Research commissioned by BMW finds advanced biofuels from EU feedstocks could cover more than half of EU road fuel demand by 2030 -- A study commissioned by BMW has found that European domestic feedstocks could cover between 38% and
March 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Commission Launches Call for Interest in the European Bioeconomy Investment Deployment Group
(European Commission Directorate-General for Environment) The aim is to mobilise coordinated public and private investment to scale up bio-based industries and improve financing tools, such as risk-sharing and blended finance. The European Commission launched a call for interest today (10 March) to participate in the European
March 30, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to Sulzer Chemtech BioFlux
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Sulzer’s BioFlux technology offers a high-efficiency platform for producing Renewable Diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). By utilizing a unique liquid-full hydrotreating reactor, the process eliminates mass transfer limits and gas recycle, significantly reducing CAPEX and
March 30, 2026 Read Full Article
EU-Australia Trade Deal: Another Gut-Punch to Europe’s Strategically Important Renewable Ethanol Industry
(ePURE) Significant concessions to Australia on duty-free ethanol come as the European Commission confirms provisional application of EU-Mercosur agreement -- The newly announced trade agreement between the EU and Australia is the latest blow to Europe’s renewable ethanol industry and agriculture sector
March 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels and Maritime Decarbonisation: Trust, but Verify
by John Snyder (Riviera) Operators’ use of biofuel has increased twelvefold since 2021 as international and EU regulations kick in, but caution is required regarding fuel quality and origin -- Over the last five years, shipowners have increasingly adopted biofuel as a
March 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Engine Retrofit Report: Applying Alternative Fuels to Existing Ships
(Lloyd's Register) The maritime industry is tackling a pivotal challenge of reducing carbon emissions from the existing shipping fleet, as we strive towards a greener and more sustainable future. One option for this is retrofitting existing ship engines for alternative lower
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
Exclusive: Ukraine Could Boost Rapeseed Plantings if Iran Conflict Drags on
by Pavel Polityuk (Reuters) Ukraine could boost rapeseed plantings by a third to 1.5 million hectares if the conflict in Iran drags on, its deputy economy minister told Reuters on Thursday, as soaring global fuel prices lift demand for biodiesel feedstocks. Fuel
March 26, 2026 Read Full Article
HyOrc Signs Binding Agreement for European Waste-to-Methanol Project
(HyOrc/Business Wire) HyOrc Corporation (OTCQB: HYOR), a developer of advanced waste-to-fuels and external combustion technologies, today announced that it has entered into a binding project development and technology agreement with Bulgaria-based OnEnergy Group for the development of a waste-to-methanol facility. Under the
March 26, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to SAF Markets, Technologies, and Barriers
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation from Poten & Partner’s Sarah Boisvert highlights Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) markets, technologies, and barriers. The most newsworthy aspect is the identification of the most significant barrier to SAF adoption: the notable imbalance between
March 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Op-Ed: Biofuels Move from Theory to Practice at Sea
by Siddhesh Prabhu (CargoRex) For many shipowners, the conversation around decarbonization is no longer about long-term ambition alone. It is increasingly about what can be done now, within existing operational and commercial constraints, to improve emissions performance without waiting for new fuels,
March 25, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to SkyNRG
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) SkyNRG is actively developing a diversified pipeline of commercial-scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) projects globally. The most newsworthy update is the progress on their scaling hubs, specifically “Project Wigeon” in Washington state, which targets a 50
March 24, 2026 Read Full Article
HyFive Signs Term Sheet to Offtake up to 50% of Output from Gijón e-Methanol Plant
(HyFive/Manifold Times) For maritime and aviation players facing fast‑approaching compliance milestones, Hy5 says securing access early to robust e‑fuel supply is rapidly becoming a strategic necessity. -- Renewable hydrogen and e-methanol producers HyFive on Tuesday (17 March) announced the signing of a
March 23, 2026 Read Full Article
DEKRA Recognized as Certification Body for Renewable Hydrogen under the CertifHy EU RFNBO Scheme
(DEKRA) Europe’s renewable hydrogen market has taken another step towards industrial scale-up. CertifHy has officially recognized DEKRA Certification as an independent Certification Body under the CertifHy EU RFNBO Voluntary Scheme, authorizing the company to carry out certification, pre-certification and re-certification audits
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
Court Upholds EU Commission Green Finance Label for Bioenergy
by Gianluca Lo Nostro and Kate Abnett (Reuters) The European Union's second-highest court on Wednesday (March 18, 2026) rejected an appeal seeking to force the European Commission to review its decision to label investments in bioenergy as sustainable, in a case
March 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Council Explores Ethanol Demand Growth In European Union
(U.S. Grains & Bioproducts Council) U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) Regional Ethanol Manager for the European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK) and Canada Stephanie Larson recently traveled to Spain and Belgium to enhance the Council’s presence and visibility in ethanol
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Updated Approval List Shows Many Commercial Vehicles Are Ready for High Blends of Biodiesel
(Association Quality Management Biodiesel (AGQM)) Many trucks, buses, tractors, and construction vehicles are already approved for higher biodiesel blends, according to a list composed by the Association Quality Management Biodiesel (AGQM). The list was published together with several German and international
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
CFP Energy Enables Corporate Investment for Sustainable Aviation Fuel through SAF Certificate Transaction
(CFP Energy) CFP Energy Group, the energy and environmental solutions provider, has completed a Sustainable Aviation Fuel certificate (SAFc) transaction for a global corporate seeking to address emissions from business travel and logistics. The trade demonstrates growing corporate demand for credible, scalable solutions that
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
Notes from Garbage Masher 3263827: It’s Not Waste, It’s Opportunity for Escape from the Detention Block
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... This week Finland’s Neste offered a powerful answer. The company commissioned what it describes as the world’s largest upgrading facility for liquefied waste plastic at its Porvoo refinery, designed to process oils derived from the hardest-to-recycle plastics
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
DESIREE Project Aims to Improve Green Hydrogen Production
(Biofuels International) A new European research initiative is developing high-efficiency electrolysis technologies to produce renewable hydrogen from water in a more "sustainable, cost-effective, and efficient way", using advanced and responsible approaches to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Despite its potential, hydrogen remains largely
March 16, 2026 Read Full Article
2026 Outlook for Maritime Biofuels
(Bracewell) Maritime biofuels are “making waves” in 2026. Growing decarbonization efforts have the potential to create synergies between the maritime and biofuel sectors. Industry stakeholders should be aware of several international, national, and locally led initiatives that are “lowering the gangway”
March 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Equinor Enters Bio-Methanol Agreement with Wallenius Wilhelmsen
(Equinor) Equinor has entered into a 2-year bio-methanol supply agreement with Wallenius Wilhelmsen, a major global player in shipping and vehicle logistics, supporting a growing marine segment for low-carbon fuels. Soon bio-methanol from Equinor will fuel ships that are bringing cars and
March 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Stargate Hydrogen Signs the First Partnership in the UK with Seacht Group.
(Stargate Hydrogen) Agreement with Seacht Group marks the company’s entry into the UK hydrogen market -- Stargate Hydrogen today (March 2, 2026) announced a partnership with Seacht Group, marking its first partnership in the United Kingdom. The agreement is a key step in Stargate Hydrogen’s
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
Addressing the Untapped Synergy Potential of Unharmonised Legislation in Biogas
(Accel AgroBiogas) At the end of January, partners and associated partners within Accel AgroBiogas gathered for an online policy workshop to discuss current policy barriers – and emerging policy opportunities – for integrating sequential crops, crop residues, and ley grass into
March 12, 2026 Read Full Article
EASA Publishes Briefing Note on Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Prices in 2025 in the European Union
(European Union Aviation Safety Agency) The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the “2025 Aviation Fuels Reference Prices for ReFuelEU Aviation” briefing note, which provides key reference prices for SAF and other relevant aviation fuels for the European Union (EU). The briefing note
March 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Repsol Aims to Increase Renewable Fuel Production to 1.5 Million Metric Tons Annually by 2028
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) Spain-based multinational energy company Repsol on March 10 announced plans to invest up to EUR 10 billion ($11.61 billion) in its operations through 2028, with a portion of that investment dedicated to low-carbon projects, including renewable
March 11, 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 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
Kickster Launches FuelEU Compliance Marketplace
by Arnel Murga (Vessel Performance) Shipowners are preparing for stricter European decarbonisation rules as the FuelEU Maritime regulation begins reshaping fuel strategies and compliance planning. Kickster Group has introduced a digital marketplace designed to help companies manage pooling arrangements and navigate the complexity
March 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Advanced Sorting Technologies Key to Meeting EU Food Waste Targets
(Bioenergy Insight) With over one billion tonnes of food waste generated annually worldwide — accounting for 8-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions — a new report from IEA Bioenergy TCP Task 36 has examined the sorting technologies available to help the
March 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Rethinking the Food vs Fuel Debate in Scaling Up Biomass Feedstocks Sustainably
by Carina Wessels, Alex Ehrenhaus, Juan Vivier (RSB - Roundtable on Systainable Biomaterials Association) This policy brief is the second in a series of three, developed for the RSB Sustainable Biomass Policy Platform (SBPP). The SBPP brings together RSB members from
March 10, 2026 Read Full Article
From Brussels to DC – The Sticks and Carrots Shaping the Renewable Fuels Landscape
(Topsoe Fuel for Thought Podcast) Renewable fuels have the technology. They have the feedstocks. So why does revenue certainty remain the biggest barrier to scale? Jessica Olson, Head of Global Affairs, Americas & Indo-Pacific at Topsoe, and Asmara Klein, Head of
March 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Expectations Ahead of the EU ETS Review
by Emma Santana (OPIS Insights) Political and industrial momentum is building across the European Union as institutions prepare for the upcoming review of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), widely regarded as the cornerstone of the bloc’s climate policy. The
March 09, 2026 Read Full Article
From Roadmap to Bankable Projects: Turning the EU Sustainable Transport Investment Plan into Action
(United Nations Environment Program Finance Initiative) In November 2025, the European Commission announced the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP), a roadmap under the EU Clean Industrial Deal to mobilize funding for the decarbonization of the aviation and waterborne transport sectors. The aviation
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
European Biodiesel Premiums Fall to 2-Year Lows on Gasoil Rally
by Uzma Gulbahar and Anna Kirillov (S&P Global) UCO market holds amid uncertainty driven by Middle East war; Flat prices relatively stable, premiums adjust to gasoil; RME premiums trade above UCOME levels European biodiesel premiums fell to two-year lows March 3 as underlying gasoil
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
March Madness Begins: Cinderellas SunGas and Verso Advance in Their Brackets as the Bioeconomy’s Spring Surge Begins
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... In one bracket, SunGas Renewables is advancing with a technology that turns forestry residues—sawdust, bark, and wood waste—into clean fuels and carbon removal at industrial scale. In the other, Verso Energy is pushing a
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
A European Declaration of Independence
by David Carpintero (ePURE/Ethanol Producer Magazine) As dramatic geopolitical repositioning requires Europe to think more about its resilience, competitiveness and independence, there has never been a more important time for the EU to adopt policies that make the best use of strategic
March 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Syzygy Plasmonics Secures MOU with Geo Bio Gas&Carbon to Transform Brazil's Biogas into Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Syzygy Plasmonics/PR Newswire) Company expands global footprint through signed feedstock MOUs intended to support the future development of up to 1,000,000 tons of annual SAF production by 2035 -- Syzygy Plasmonics, a global leader in light-driven chemical reactor technology, today announced a
March 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Platts Proposes to Update Names of European Biomethane GO Assessments, May 15
(S&P Global) Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, proposes to update the names of its European biomethane GO assessments, effective May 15, 2026. The proposal aims to provide greater clarity around the geographic, feedstock, subsidy, and certification status for each assessment, providing
March 04, 2026 Read Full Article
European Renewable Ethanol Producers Oppose Provisional Application of the EU-Mercosur Agreement
(ePURE) The European Commission’s decision to circumvent the democratic process by provisionally applying the EU-Mercosur trade agreement is yet another sign that the deal is a bad one for Europe – especially for the strategically important EU renewable ethanol industry and
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Greta Rocket Engine Completes First Test Campaign
(European Space Agency) • New European rocket engine Greta has completed a hot-fire test campaign, demonstrating stable operations, shutdowns and multiple restarts on a mobile test stand developed by ArianeGroup for the European Space Agency at ArianeGroup's Trauen site in Germany. Greta runs
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
The Future of Worldwide Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Demand: Different Transatlantic Government Policies Make Pathways to Net-Zero Aviation Difficult
by Michael Croudace (Sustainable Aviation Fuels Institute) ... This paper examines how U.S. policy retrenchment under President Trump, aggressive European mandates, airline voluntary programs, and potential U.S. policy reversal will shape worldwide SAF demand through mid-century. The Trump administration’s actions in 2025 dramatically
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
My Response to a Simpleton's Argument against Ethanol
by Marc J. Rauch (The Auto Channel) I was recently directed to an article published on City-Journal.org titled, "A Simple Policy to Reduce Food Prices". The article was written by James B. Meigs, a senior fellow of the Manhattan Institute and a contributing
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Calls on EU to Implement WTO Ruling in Palm Oil Dispute
(Vietnam Plus) The Indonesian government will continue to monitor and evaluate the EU’s policy adjustments, particularly those related to the Indirect Land Use Change policy under Directive (EU) 2018/2001, known as Renewable Energy Directive II, and its implementing regulations. Indonesia has called
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
The Government Adapts the Regulatory Framework for Green Hydrogen Aid and Approves New Guidelines for the Decarbonization of Industrial Heat within European Auctions as a Service
(Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge) In its second participation in the European Hydrogen Bank's AaaS scheme, Spain is contributing 440.5 million to finance more national renewable H2 production projects It is also contributing €50 million to the first European
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Siemens and CAPHENIA Accelerate Scale-up of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Siemens) Siemens becomes preferred automation and digitalization partner; Agreement aims at jointly accelerating the energy transition and covers broad scope of Siemens Xcelerator portfolio; Siemens supports CAPHENIA from pilot plant to commercial scale-up Siemens and the cleantech company CAPHENIA have entered a partnership to
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Eni: The Investment in the Development of Biorefining in Sannazzaro de’ Burgondi Is Confirmed
(Eni) Eni announces a further important strategic investment in biorefining. In addition to the Priolo project, the final investment decision (FID) has also been approved for Eni's plan to convert certain units of the Sannazzaro de’ Burgondi refinery (Pavia, Lombardy) into a
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
RFOcean Secures First Long-Term e-Methanol Supply from ETFuels, Driven by FuelEU
(ETFuels) Shipping company locks in fixed-price e-methanol ahead of EU climate regulations -- RFOcean, a fully integrated European shipping company, has signed a binding long-term off-take agreement with ETFuels to purchase e-methanol at a fixed price from 2030. This is not a
February 26, 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
Honeywell Process Technology to Help Verso Energy Accelerate eSAF Production
(Honeywell) Honeywell today announced that Verso Energy, an integrated energy company focused on producing low-carbon molecules, will use Honeywell UOP’s eFiningTM methanol-to-jet processing technology to produce electro-sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) at seven planned production sites in France, Finland and the United States. Honeywell’s advanced
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
The State Agency for Energy Efficiency and Efficiency Officially Launched the Biomethane Register - a State Digital System for Accounting, Verification and Confirmation of the Origin of Renewable Gas
(Ukraine Agency for Energy Efficiency and Efficiency) Hanna Zamazeyeva: "In fact, thanks to this step, we are forming a full-fledged infrastructure of the biomethane market, without which its scaling, attracting investments and international trade were impossible. From now on, a transparent and
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Ethanol Industry Sets Its Sights on the World
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer) Canada remains top buyer of American ethanol, but other potential markets include Mexico, the EU, Nigeria and India Canada remains the top export market for U.S. ethanol, purchasing 757 million gallons of the fuel in 2024-25. The country blended the
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
European Competitiveness at Risk: Scaling Sustainable Biomethane a Strategic Imperative
(European Biogas Association) Europe’s continued reliance on imported fossil fuels remains a critical strategic vulnerability, leaving industry exposed to price volatility and supply disruptions. Reducing this dependence by scaling up our own sustainable energy sources is essential to strengthen economic resilience,
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Maritime Shipping Bunkered Six Times More Bio-LNG in the Port of Rotterdam in 2025 Compared to the Previous Year
(Port of Rotterdam) Last year, maritime shipping bunkered 3,000 tonnes more fuel in Rotterdam than in 2024. In total, maritime shipping bunkered 9.8 million tonnes of fuel. For the first time, vessels bunkered more than 1 million m³ of LNG in Rotterdam,
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
Documentary Committee to Convene on 25 February for Adoption of Key Contracts and Clauses: Biofuel Clause for Time Charter Parties
(BIMCO) BIMCO's Documentary Committee (DC) will meet online on 25 February 2026 to consider several significant contractual developments, including a new Biofuel Clause for Time Charter Parties, a new ETS – BARECON Emission Trading Scheme Allowances Clause, and an updated version
February 22, 2026 Read Full Article
New RFA Report: Ethanol Exports Shattered Record in 2025
(Renewable Fuels Association) Distillers Grains Exports Also Had a Strong Year -- According to new statistical reports released today by the Renewable Fuels Association, the value of the U.S. ethanol industry’s exports rose to a record $7.6 billion in 2025, fueled by
February 20, 2026 Read Full Article
$24M for Climate-Neutral Flight: Metafuels Brings Synthetic Aviation Fuel to Market at Commercial Scale
(UVC Partners) Global sustainable aviation fuel production must increase more than 150-fold by 2050 to meet projected aviation demand – a scale that bio-based fuels alone cannot deliver. Metafuels, a Swiss aviation technology company, is addressing this challenge with a synthetic methanol-to-jet
February 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Genevos to Develop Solid Oxide Fuel Cells for Sustainable Shipping through EU Project HELENUS
(Genevos) Genevos has launched the development of a next-generation Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) solution for commercial shipping and cruise sectors through its new role in the 15m€ EU-funded HELENUS (High Efficiency Low Emission Nautical Solid Oxide Fuel Cell) consortium. As a
February 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Neste Extends Relationship with World Fuel Services Ensuring the Availability of Sustainable Aviation fuel (SAF) at over 100 Airports in Europe
(Neste) Neste and World Fuel Services (World Fuel) have extended their existing relationship with a five-year agreement that will expand the availability of Neste-supplied sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at more than 100 airports across World Fuel’s UK and European network. The extended
February 18, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest's 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to EU Advanced Biofuels Capacity
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Identifying four essential industrial value chains for 2030, this guide estimates an annual public support requirement of €4.5–8.7 billion to mobilize feedstock and industrial units. It advocates for “collective financing plans” to de-risk integrated projects across
February 18, 2026 Read Full Article
SAF and the Big Lebowski Problem
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The obstacle isn’t the green premium. It isn’t scale, or feedstock, or regulation. It’s allocation. It’s who pays for the rug. Conventional jet fuel hovers around $90 per barrel. SAF still carries a 2x–4x premium.
February 18, 2026 Read Full Article
New Report Identifies Methanol-to-Jet as a Key Accelerator of the Next Wave of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Methanol Institute) MtJ is positioned to help scale SAF faster and at lower cost with standard approval expected by 2026–27 and nearly 2 Mt of capacity already in development. Methanol-to-Jet (MtJ) could become a major contributor to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), according
February 17, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to EU Advanced Biofuels Capacity
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This report forecasts a critical capacity gap in the EU, where 2030 demand for advanced biofuels could reach 40 Mtoe against a committed capacity of only 27 Mtoe. While biomass potential is sufficient, lipid feedstocks face
February 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Biogenic CO2 from Biomethane for the Decarbonisation of Europe
(UABIO) ... (W)e have prepared a review of a comprehensive document by the European Biogas Association, which explores the possibility of using biogenic CO2 from the biogas sector. This white paper examines the current status and future outlook of biogenic CO2 carbon
February 17, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Agriculture Groups Meet Key Ethanol, Corn End-Users In The European Union
(U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council/Grain Journal) Last week, U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) and National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) leaders traveled to the European Union (EU) to meet major end-users and handlers of U.S. ethanol and feed grains. Members of the
February 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Kazakhstan, Germany Discuss Green Hydrogen Production and Export
by Arailym Temirgaliyeva (Kazinform International News Agency) During a visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, Minister of Foreign Affairs Yermek Kosherbayev held a meeting with Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche, the press service of the Kazakh MFA reported. The
February 16, 2026 Read Full Article
European Chemical Giants Plot to Weaken EU’s Flagship Climate Policy
by Jakob Weizman (Politico) Europe's huge chemicals sector is campaigning to weaken the European Union's most important climate policy — and Brussels is listening. At a meeting in Antwerp on Wednesday, industry chiefs will attempt to persuade European Commission President Ursula von
February 14, 2026 Read Full Article
A Reality Check for Feedstocks, Policy and Capital
(HutanBio/Biofuels International) Manshu Agarwal, CEO, HutanBio, has outlined what he sees are the critical factors that will drive growth in the biofuels sector over the coming year. My prediction for the year ahead is that it will not be a breakout year
February 12, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Lowering Barriers for Maritime Biofuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) IEA Bioenergy Task 39 highlights a strategic shift toward “Green Corridors” to operationalize sustainable fuel supply chains. A critical projection shows green methanol dominating the renewable marine fuel market by 2050. Key news includes the launch
February 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Global Shipping Industry Sticks with Green Investments, Despite Carbon Price Delay
by Enes Tunagur and Jeslyn Lerh (Reuters) Shipping accounts for nearly 3% of greenhouse gas emissions; IMO to consider carbon price again this year; Shipping, energy companies forge ahead with green investments; Rules may change again over ships' 30-year lifespans, Wartsila CEO says The shipping
February 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Cemex Ventures Doubles Down on WtEnergy to Advance Circular Economy and Clean Energy Production
(Cemex Ventures) Cemex Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Cemex, announced today (February 9, 2026) a new investment in Waste to Energy Advanced Solutions (WtEnergy), a leading startup specializing in the conversion of non-recyclable solid waste and biomass into clean
February 11, 2026 Read Full Article
The Starting Gate: Europe’s Biofuel Sprint to 2030
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The release of the European Commission’s industrial mobilization study isn’t another policy paper — it’s the starter’s pistol. The 2030 targets under Fit for 55, ReFuelEU Aviation and FuelEU Maritime have moved the sector from R&D warmups
February 10, 2026 Read Full Article
OECD Paper Compares Regulatory Environments for Biotechnology and Biosolutions between the EU and United States
by Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton (Bergeson & Campbell) The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) posted a working paper on January 30, 2026, entitled A comparison of the innovation and regulatory environments for biotechnology and biosolutions across the European
February 09, 2026 Read Full Article
New Study Exposes Europe’s Hidden Methane Impact from Landfills
(Bioenergy International) A new study by Prognos Consulting and the ifeu Institute GmbH shows that methane from landfilled municipal waste in Europe is a major, long-term climate risk that is systematically underestimated in policy debates. Methane (CH4) is one of the most
February 09, 2026 Read Full Article
A Multi-Fold Increase in Advanced Biofuel Industrial Capacity Possible by 2030
(European Commission Directorate-General for Research and Innovation) A new report examines how advanced biofuels can contribute to reducing emissions in EU transport as part of the EU’s industrial competitiveness and decarbonisation policy. Advanced biofuels can be sustainably produced domestically, the report concludes, without
February 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Viking Line Continues Its Major Investment in Biogas
(Viking Line) Viking Line is starting 2026 by renewing its offer of travel and transport powered by a high share of renewable European biogas. After multiplying the use of biofuel tenfold last year, the Åland-based shipping company has now secured another year at
February 04, 2026 Read Full Article
European Bunker Fuel Markets Outlook --- February 24 and March 3, 2026 --- ONLINE
European bunker fuel landscape is undergoing a period of structural change - shaped by evolving regulations, shifting fuel economics, and gradual emergence of alternative energy pathways. Join our upcoming webinars for an in-depth discussion on the state of European fuel markets, where our experts examine performance trends
February 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Will Host Toyota's New Biofuels Center in Sorocaba: Innovation in Ethanol, Biomethane, and Flex-Fuel R&D Aimed at Decarbonizing Mobility.
by Hilton Liborio (Click Oil and Gas (Google Translation)) Toyota announces a strategic laboratory in the interior of São Paulo state to develop flex-fuel, ethanol, and biomethane technologies, expanding investments in sustainable automotive engineering and energy innovation in Brazil. Toyota has officially confirmed
February 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Marching as One: How C1 Molecules Are Rewriting the Rules of Fuels and Chemicals
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Biomass enters as a civilian — complex, regional, idiosyncratic. It leaves in uniform. Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide. Methane. Methanol. Formate. This shift is mapped in a top-tier new report prepared for CSIRO by a group
February 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Amendment to the THG Quota Law Sets a Precedent for Fraud Prevention
(Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP)) The UFOP welcomes the measures for strengthening fraud prevention included in the draft law on the further development of the greenhouse gas reduction quota. These include, in particular, the elimination of
February 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Repsol Installs Its Second 100-MW Electrolyzer at Petronor
(Repsol) • The new plant for producing renewable hydrogen will require an investment of €292 million. The initiative has been recognised as an Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) by the European Commission and will receive financial support from the Government of Spain through NextGenerationEU funds from
February 03, 2026 Read Full Article
France’s Ethanol Use Jumps 15% in 2025
by Vivek Waghmode (BioEnergy Times) France recorded a sharp rise in ethanol use in gasoline in 2025, with consumption increasing by 15%, significantly higher than the overall gasoline demand growth of 5.6%, according to producers’ group Bioethanol France, Devdiscourse reported. The increase was
February 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Methanol Update (December 2025)
(GENA Solutions Oy) Selected highlights from GENA’s Project Navigator Methanol: By the end of December 2025, Project Navigator Methanol tracked 273 renewable and low-carbon methanol projects totaling 56.5 Mt by 2030, including 23.3 Mt of e-methanol, 22.1 Mt of biomethanol, and 11.2 Mt of low-carbon
February 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Training | Fundamentals of Project Finance for Anaerobic Digestion --- February 26, 2026 --- ONLINE
Overview and Learning Outcome -- The REPowerEU policy sets an ambitious target of producing 35 billion Cubic Meters (bcm) of biomethane in Europe annually by 2030 compared to current production of 6.4 bcm in 2024. This will require the creation
February 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Bahia Strengthens Role in Biofuels with Higher Biodiesel Output and Growing Exports to Europe
by Vivek Waghmode (BioEnergy Times) Bahia is gaining a stronger position in the biofuels sector as it continues to increase biodiesel production, expand exports to Europe, and reinforce its role in the shift toward renewable energy. This progress is being driven by
February 02, 2026 Read Full Article
UAE Targets EU for Future SAF Exports
by Tony Harrington (Aviation Week) As the United Arab Emirates (UAE) progresses production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), it is eyeing major export opportunities to other markets such as the European Union (EU), which is struggling to scale up its own
January 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia Solution Chosen to Advance Decarbonisation of New Skarv Shipping Cargo Vessel
(Wärtsilä) Technology group Wärtsilä will provide its advanced Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia solution to power a new cargo vessel for Norway-based Skarv Shipping Solutions. This vessel, which will be built at the Huanghai shipyard in China, will be the first newbuild to benefit
January 29, 2026 Read Full Article
In Panama, APS Is Working on Creating a Green Corridor between the Ports of Santos and Valencia.
(Port of Santos) ...The Port Authority of Santos (APS) took another decisive step towards the sustainability of its operations this Tuesday (January 27th), during the Green Shipping Corridors and Hubs event , held in Panama City. The meeting, promoted by the International
January 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Mahoney Environmental Achieves Dual ISCC Certifications, Expanding Feedstock Options for Clean Fuels
(Mahoney Environmental/PR Newswire) Used cooking oil recycler becomes certified for both EU and international aviation sustainability programs, strengthening the supply chain for clean fuels. Mahoney Environmental Solutions, LLC achieved International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) for both EU and CORSIA (Carbon Offsetting Reduction
January 28, 2026 Read Full Article
UMeWorld Advances Malaysia SAF Feedstock Facility into Industrial Execution
(UMe World/Biobased Diesel Daily) UMeWorld Ltd., a company advancing enzymatic biorefining solutions for renewable fuels and functional nutrition, announced Jan. 20 key execution milestones for its Malaysia sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstock facility, marking the project’s transition into industrial execution.
January 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Oji Acquires AustroCel to Transform Its Forest Biomass Business to Core Strategy
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Austria, Oji Holdings has acquired of all shares of AustroCel Hallein GmbH, one of Europe’s leading biorefinery companies which manufactures dissolving wood pulp, advanced biofuels and lignin-based hydrogel granules which utilizes the residual streams that are generated
January 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Trump in Ethanol-Friendly Iowa Pushes for Bill Boosting E15 Gasoline
by Hadriana Lowenkron (Bloomberg/MSN) President Donald Trump threw his support behind a legislative proposal that would expand sales of higher-ethanol E15 gasoline as he looked to build support for his economic record with a crowd that included farmers in Iowa. Trump told
January 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Petrobras Expands International Presence with B24 Marine Biofuel Sales
(Petrobras/Biobased Diesel Daily) Petrobras announced Jan. 15 that it has signed an agreement to supply bunker fuel with 24 percent renewable content (B24) to the Norwegian company Odfjell, one of the world’s largest shipping companies in the transport of chemicals and bulk liquids. Petrobras said this strategic operation
January 28, 2026 Read Full Article
ILUC Reconsidered
(Molecule Group) Molecule Group's held an ILUC Reconsidered workshop on-site at the Clean Fuels Conference 2026 in Orlando on January 19th to gather feedback on the workstream’s near-term objectives. ILUC Reconsidered group leader* Tristan Brown was a panel speaker during the “ILUC
January 27, 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
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