(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
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Back TO HOME$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
Algeria’s Sonatrach Starts Sustainable Fuel Production in Italy
(Ecofin Agency) Sonatrach has launched commercial production of ethanol-blended gasoline at its Augusta refinery in Italy; The move aligns with the group’s energy transition strategy and EU fuel regulations; Augusta remains one of Sonatrach’s largest industrial assets outside Algeria. Algeria’s state-owned energy group Sonatrach
January 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Essential Energy and Embraer Seal Agreement to Convert Agricultural Aircraft to Bioethanol and Target Mercosur-EU Opportunities
(EcoNews (Google Translation)) Essential Energy Holding, a renewable energy company , signed an agreement with Embraer , a Brazilian aerospace firm, to evaluate aspects of biofuel production and distribution for Argentine farmers. They estimate that bioethanol-powered units for spraying in fields throughout the region and the
January 27, 2026 Read Full Article
XFuel Announces $20 million Series A Funding to Accelerate Commercial-Scale Low-Carbon Fuel Production
(XFuel) Low-carbon drop-in fuel supplier secures major investment from maritime leaders NYK Line and Stolt Ventures. -- XFuel, a low-carbon drop-in fuel technology company, today announced the successful completion of its Series A funding round earlier last year, raising $20 million in
January 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Airlines Target EU Climate Rules after Carmakers Showed the Way
by Tommaso Lecca (Politico) The recent weakening of the ban on gasoline and diesel cars is fueling calls for a similar reversal in the aviation sector. -- ... Their big target is getting the EU to dilute its mandate forcing airlines to use
January 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels in 2026 and Beyond: 7 Key Questions to Grapple With
(S&P Global) The biofuels sector is at a pivotal moment, facing shifting policies and a heightened focus on sustainability. Balancing multiple, sometimes competing, sometimes complementary priorities - from reducing carbon intensity and managing climate risks; to operating in a tough cost
January 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Japan Mulls Subsidizing Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Domestic Airlines; Would Require Fuel Suppliers to Provide Mixture
(The Yomiuri Shimbun/The Japan News) The government plans to support the cost of next-generation aviation fuel, known as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), by subsidizing purchases by domestic airlines. The plans would require all airline passengers to shoulder an additional charge of several
January 26, 2026 Read Full Article
EU to Phase out Damaging Soy Biofuels
(Transportation & Environment) Soy biofuels will no longer count towards EU renewable targets, with new EU Commission research confirming they contribute significantly to deforestation The EU will phase out soy in an attempt to curb the use of biofuels linked to indirect
January 26, 2026 Read Full Article
The EBB Monitoring Tool
(European Biodiesel Board) The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) has put in place a monitoring tool for transposition of RED III in the 27 EU Member States. In this tool, we track the key elements that are important to HVO and FAME
January 23, 2026 Read Full Article
The Promise of Ethanol-to-Jet for Sustainable Aviation Fuel in the United States
by Nafisa Lohawala (Resources) Ethanol-to-jet could link the large ethanol industry in the United States to aviation, one of the hardest sectors to decarbonize. However, its viability depends on achieving and credibly demonstrating low life-cycle carbon intensity. Sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) are widely viewed as one of the few
January 22, 2026 Read Full Article
New Economic Analysis Shows Solutions to Maintain Iowa’s Corn and Ethanol Industry
(Iowa Corn Growers Association) Without immediate passage of nationwide, year-round E15 and access to ultra-low carbon ethanol markets, such as sustainable aviation fuel and marine fuel, Iowa’s corn and ethanol industry will continue its downward decline, according to a new study released by Iowa Corn and the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association. Iowa’s
January 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Perpetual Next USA to Develop Three Biomethanol Facilities in Southeastern U.S.
(Perpetual Next) Perpetual Next USA will develop an additional of three biomass-to-biomethanol production facilities in the Southeastern United States. Each of the facilities is designed to process approximately one million tons of sustainably sourced biomass feedstock per year. Development of the
January 22, 2026 Read Full Article
CF Industries, Trafigura and TFG Marine Sign MOU to Advance Low-Carbon Ammonia for Maritime Decarbonisation
(CF Industries) CF Industries Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CF), a leading global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products, Trafigura, a market leader in the global commodities industry, and TFG Marine, a leading global marine fuel supplier, today announced the signing of a
January 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Athens Breaks EU Ranks to Side with US and Saudi Arabia in Green Shipping Row
by Sarantis Michalopoulos (Euractiv) Greece is working on a counter proposal after helping torpedo a net-zero shipping deal -- ... At the centre of the debate is the Net-Zero Shipping Framework (NSF), which would force ship operators continuing to use the dirtiest – and
January 22, 2026 Read Full Article
VARO Completes Acquisition to Create VAROPreem
(Bioenergy Insight) VARO Energy has completed its acquisition of Sweden’s Preem AB, formally creating VAROPreem and marking the successful delivery of its ONE VARO transformation strategy launched in 2022. Following regulatory approval, the combination brings together two complementary energy businesses to form
January 21, 2026 Read Full Article
TotalEnergies CEO Expects EU Mandate on Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Be Dropped in Future
by America Hernandez (Reuters) TotalEnergies (TTEF.PA), opens new tab CEO Patrick Pouyanne said on Wednesday that he expected the European Union to water down its mandate to incorporate sustainable aviation fuel in future, similar to the bloc's recent decision to drop a proposed ban
January 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Syzygy Plasmonics Signs Landmark Commercial Offtake Agreement with Trafigura to Supply Advanced Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Syzygy Plasmonics/PR Newswire) Binding six-year offtake agreement marks a significant milestone for the industry, paving the way for using abundant biogas to create cost-competitive SAF HOUSTON, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Syzygy Plasmonics, a global leader in light-driven chemical reactor technology, today announced a binding
January 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Alkagesta Awarded ISCC CORSIA Certification
(Alkagesta) Alkagesta, a global commodity trading house specializing in petroleum and steel products, fertilizers and biofuels, announced in January that it has been awarded certification under the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification System GmbH’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International
January 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Carbon Counts: The Global Race for Carbon Advantage
This month, David LaGreca, Dave Lindenmuth, and Lisa Hanke explore the evolving landscape of carbon markets and regulatory policy, focusing on the strategic advantages and challenges faced by U.S. and international players. This session will cover the implications of U.S.
January 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Unlocking Revenue Through Life-Cycle Analysis
by Laith Amin (Sustainability Magazine/EcoEngineers) For years, the energy and industrial sectors have treated compliance as a necessary cost of doing business. Regulations were viewed as hurdles, tax credits as short-term windfalls and carbon accounting as a paperwork exercise. But we
January 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Bio-Bunkering in 2026: Policy Uncertainty Rising as Market Moves
(ResourceWise) The maritime decarbonization story is far from a straight line. If anything, early 2026 is defined by a familiar tension: policy signals are wobbling, while industry preparation continues quietly and steadily. Here’s what matters now, and why the bio-bunkering opportunity may
January 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Ukrainian biomethane for European Buyers — Summary of a Joint Webinar by Agriportance and UABIO
(UABIO) On 15 January, a webinar was held, organised by the German company agriportance GmbH, a member of the Association, in collaboration with UABIO. The event focused on how Ukrainian producers can position themselves meaningfully in the European biomethane market — from production
January 17, 2026 Read Full Article
These Leaders Are Shaping the Transition to Clean Fuels
by Roberto Bocca (World Economic Forum) • Scaling clean fuels will be central to industry and transport in the coming decades. • Clean fuel projects are moving from pilots to industrial scale, proving that innovation and collaboration can deliver real impact, yet
January 16, 2026 Read Full Article
PM Reviews Status of 100-MW Green Hydrogen Production Project in SCZONE
(Egypt State Information Service) Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli asserted the Egyptian government’s commitment to supporting the Green Hydrogen Production Project, which is being implemented by Norway’s Scatec in partnership with the Sovereign Fund of Egypt, Orascom Construction and Fertiglobe in the
January 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Commission Approves €200 Million German State Aid for Canadian-Produced Renewable Hydrogen and Its Derivatives for EU Market
(European Commission) The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €200 million German scheme to support the production in Canada of renewable hydrogen and its derivatives, known as renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBOs). These RFNBOs will be
January 16, 2026 Read Full Article
EU Funding for the Development of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) in the Øresund Region
(Interreg Øresund-Kattegat-Skagerrak) Project financing from Interreg Øresund-Kattegat-Skagerrak will support the establishment of a cross-border collaboration platform aimed at accelerating the use of renewable energy through CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage) in the Øresund region, paving the way for the production
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Asterion to Invest €1.5 bn into European Biomethane
(Asterion) • The investment includes €800 million of equity, comprising €400 million from Asterion Industrial Infra Fund III and €400 million in co-investment commitments from existing investors. ABIO is rapidly scaling its European footprint, with six operational biomethane plants, six under construction, and
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Ukrainian Companies Exported over 11 Million Cubic Meters of Biomethane in 2025
(ExPro Consulting (Google translation)) Ukrainian private companies exported over 11.2 million cubic meters of gaseous biomethane of their own production in 2025, according to ExPro estimates. Start of export Biomethane exports began in February 2025, when the first Ukrainian company ( Vitagro
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
What It Will Take to Create a Financially Sustainable, Zero-Emission Electric Shipping Ecosystem
by Dong Kwan Kim (Hanwha Group/World Economic Forum) - After more than two centuries of reliance on fossil fuels, shipping is transitioning to cleaner propulsion systems. - Advances in vessel technologies, growing regulatory pressure and coordinated climate commitments are accelerating investment
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
NATO Promotes Defence Biotech
(World Bio Market Insights) NATO invests in dual-use biotech as Europe rearms -- Biotech is now a defence priority for NATO, according to the alliance’s Secretary General, Mark Rutte. Speaking at the first ever NATO Biotechnology Conference in October 2025, Rutte urged the
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
2026: The Year of Differentiated Opportunity
by Dani Charles (Veriflux/Biobased Diesel Daily) The regulatory fog has thinned enough to invest in—and reap the benefits of— systems intentionally built for adaptability and traceability. -- This is my third year contributing to the Winter Edition of Biobased Diesel®. Each year,
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
SAF and Maritime Mandates: Reshaping Biomass Demand
by Matthew Stone (ResoureceWise/Biomass Magazine) ... Aviation and maritime mandates are accelerating at a time when biomass markets are tightening. The shift is creating a more competitive landscape for all participants, from refiners and traders to compliance teams and feedstock aggregators. The
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Webinar: Efficient Biogas & CBG: Biomass Pretreatment and Pre-Storage --- January 20, 2026 --- ONLINE
Free webinar on pretreatment and pre-storage of substrates for efficient biogas and CBG production. Agenda: Overview of Pretreatment and Pre-Storage of Biogas Substrates (IBBK, M.Köttner) – 10 min Comparsion of Pretreatment and Pre-Storage in India and Europe (BASANT, V. Garg) – 15
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Fueling the Future: OPAL Fuels
by Caitlin Scheresky (Biomass Magazine) Five years ago, OPAL Fuels stepped out of the private sector and emerged as an ambitious leader in the production and distribution of renewable natural gas. With major partners including NextEra Energy, UPS, CHS and Fiat Chrysler
January 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Aviation Fuel Production from Tomato Residues: TU Graz Coordinates Visionary EU Project
(Graz University of Technology) Residual biomass from tomato production is turned into climate-friendly aviation fuel. The aim of the EU ToFuel project is to develop a waste-free and CO₂-neutral biorefinery concept that produces sustainable and economically competitive aviation fuel. Waste from tomato
January 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Uniper and AM Green Sign Long-Term Offtake Agreement for up to 500,000 Tons per Year of Renewable Ammonia from India
(Uniper) ... Uniper Global Commodities SE (“Uniper”) and AM Green Ammonia India Private Limited (“AM Green Ammonia”) today (January 12, 2026) announced the signing of a long-term binding offtake agreement for renewable ammonia certified as a Renewable Fuel of Non-Biological
January 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Haffner Energy and Renewable Energy Project Developer IGNIS P2X Launch Bio/e-SAF Project AeroVerde in Spain
(Hydrogen Central/Haffner Energy) Advanced biofuels pioneer Haffner Energy and Power-to-Energy player IGNIS P2X kicked offtheir bio/e-SAF collaborative project AeroVerde, the companies announced. Their immediate task consists in identifying the project’s first site’s precise location in Spain. Gustav Granberg, Director of P2X Business Development & Strategy, said:AeroVerde emerged from our recognition of Haffner Energy’s innovative approach to creating value from residual biomass, “At IGNIS P2X, we
January 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Shake-up in EU Fertilizer Pricing to Hit Farmer Costs
by Claudia Jackson (Argus Media) European farmers are expecting higher input costs for crops planted later this year as the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) begins for imported fertilizers arriving from January 2026. Fertilizers could start to take a larger share
January 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Will 2026 Be a Renewable Fuel Turning Point? 7 Areas to Watch out for….
by Mikala Grubb, Sandra Winter-Madsen, Milica Folić and Sylvain Verdier (Topsoe/Biofuels Digest) The renewable fuels industry has reached a critical juncture. After years of incremental progress, false starts and regulatory uncertainty, the sector is entering a phase that experts describe with
January 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Argus Has Launched a New Suite of Renewable Fuel Ticket Prices for the Netherlands.
(Argus Media) Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has launched a new suite of renewable fuel ticket prices for the Netherlands. The country is gearing up to implement the latest update to the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) and
January 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Considerations for Switching to SAF
by Luis Hoffman (Sulzer/Biodiesel Magazine) ... First-generation biodiesel (fatty acid methyl ester or FAME) producers who have the feedstock, capability and resources to switch to SAF production may hold the fate of air travel in their hands. A Growing Market for SAF Although
January 03, 2026 Read Full Article
FuelEU Maritime Will Not Enter into Force in Norway on 1 January 2026
(Norwegian Maritime Authority) It has now been decided that the FuelEU Regulation will not enter into force in Norway from 1 January 2026. -- As previously communicated, efforts were made to allow for the Regulation to apply in Norway from 1 January 2026. FuelEU
January 02, 2026 Read Full Article
The Sustainable Marine Fuels 2026 Outlook: What’s Hot, What’s Not
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) What’s Hot: The Must Haves Making a Splash in 2026 LNG — The Tailored Transitional Look If marine fuels had a little black dress, LNG would be it. Globally recognizable, easy to style, and adaptable to many settings, LNG remains
January 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Charting the Course
by Caitlin Scheresky (Biodiesel Magazine) In mid-October, the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee convened for its second extraordinary session to discuss the potential adoption of the IMO Net-Zero Framework. With more than 80% of global trade and 40% of U.S.
December 31, 2025 Read Full Article
The State of Soy
by Susanne Retka Schill (Biodiesel Magazine) The soybean supply chain looks to proposed biofuel polices for hope in the midst of what’s been described as one of the most challenging years ever. For biofuel producers, the uncertainty around final rules and
December 31, 2025 Read Full Article
RGFI Awarded Key EU Biomethane Project as European and Irish Stakeholders Convene in Dublin
(Renewable Gas Forum Ireland) Ireland, represented by Renewable Gas Forum Ireland (RGFI) is one of eight European countries to be awarded the BIOMAPE project, a new European Union Horizon Programme initiative designed to support the accelerated and sustainable deployment of biomethane
December 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Evonik Wins Two Patent Disputes, Reaffirming Legal Protection for Its 3-Stage Process with SEPURAN® Green Membranes
(Evonik) Evonik has won two legal disputes, unquestionably securing EU and US patent rights for the company’s pioneering 3-stage biogas upgrading process with SEPURAN® Green membranes. European Patent Office upholds Evonik’s EP3240620 B1 patent, dismissing all requests for invalidation filed by other
December 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Amber Grid Joins the AIB Hub: Opening up International Biomethane Trading Opportunities
(Amber Grid) On December 19, the Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB) officially confirmed the connection of the gas transmission system operator Amber Grid to the AIB Hub, which enables the exchange of guarantees of origin for gases produced from renewable energy sources between member
December 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Ricardo to Lead Study of Green Shipping Corridor between Panama and Spain
(Hydrocarbon Processing) Ricardo, a world-leading environmental, energy and engineering consultancy, announced that it has been appointed to conduct a green shipping corridor feasibility study between Panama and Algeciras, Spain, aiming to decarbonize maritime trade and modernize global connectivity. Funded by the European
December 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Repsol Reaches 1,500 Service Stations with 100% Renewable Nexa Diesel in Spain and Portugal
(Repsol) • The multi-energy company consolidates its leadership in renewable fuels with 1,500 stations offering Nexa Diesel of 100% renewable origin and meets the objective set in the update of the 2024-2027 strategic plan. It positions itself as the most relevant network
December 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels Mandates Around the World 2026
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Daily Digest today released its annual review of biofuels mandates and targets around the world, looking at the state of biofuels mandates in 65 countries. Get the latest up to the minute new information on the
December 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Toyota Seeking to Wring out Biofuel from Sorghum in Fukushima
by Go Takahashi (Asahi Shimbun) In a 5,000-square-meter farmland in one corner of the town, which co-hosts the disaster-stricken Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant, some 30,000 sorghum plants are blowing in the wind. But the staple crop isn't being grown for food
December 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Understanding the Trade Impacts of Sustainability Certification: Insights from the STAR4BBS White Paper
(Renewable Carbon News) The White Paper is based on a systematic review of 563 publications, of which 21 quantitative studies met the criteria for detailed assessment -- Sustainability requirements have become a decisive factor in shaping global trade, influencing competitiveness, transparency and
December 29, 2025 Read Full Article
In the Pits: Time to Refuel in the Race to Net Zero
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... A new study out of the University of Sherbrooke has answered with brutal clarity: If the goal is maximum CO₂ avoided now, put the can in the truck — not the plane. Why would the
December 26, 2025 Read Full Article
UNEP Global Methane Status Report 2025: Methane Cuts Achievable with Rapid Investment
(World Biogas Association) The United Nations Environment Programme’s Global Methane Status Report 2025 provides insights into the potential to meet the Global Methane Pledge (GMP) target of a 30% reduction below 2020 levels by 2030. The World Biogas Association (WBA) was honoured to
December 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Open Call for Evidence -- SAF Mandate: Crop-Derived Sustainable Aviation Fuel Public Comment DEADLINE March 16, 2026
(U.K. Department for Transport) In 2023, transport accounted for 35% of economy-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions when including international aviation and maritime. The government is committed to delivering greener transport, which will support the missions to kickstart economic growth and make
December 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Podcast: Preparing for UK ETS: Key Compliance Requirements
(DNV) The UK Emissions Trading System (ETS) will apply to shipping from 1 July 2026, introducing carbon pricing for UK domestic voyages and all in-port emissions in the UK. While similar to the EU ETS scheme, UK ETS has distinct requirements that operators must understand. In our latest Maritime
December 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Evonik Secures Legal Protection for Its 3-Stage Biogas Upgrading Process
(Bioenergy International) Germany-headed global specialty chemicals major Evonik Industries AG (Evonik) has announced that it has won two legal disputes, unquestionably securing EU and US patent rights for the company’s pioneering 3-stage biogas upgrading process with its "SEPURAN" Green membranes. In two
December 22, 2025 Read Full Article
BDO Zones: A Proven Program to Drive On-Site SAF Production for Airports and Regions – Webinar Available On Demand
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative/Ecostrat) Ecostrat Inc. and the BDO Zone Initiative, in collaboration with the Airport Regions Council (ARC) hosted a joint webinar titled “BDO Zones: A Proven Program to Drive On-Site SAF Production for Airports and Regions.” The
December 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Are We on Track to Meet Long-Term SAF Targets?
by Archie Brown (IBA) ... “How much capacity would each region need in place by 2030 to stay on a credible long-term decarbonisation path?” Using ICAO’s 5% decarbonisation figure as a benchmark and combining ICAO’s latest regional SAF production capacity projections with
December 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Neste Supplies Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Cathay Group Scaling up the Use of SAF across Three Major Aviation Regions
(Neste) Neste and Cathay Group have agreed on the supply of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ for the group’s aviation operations across three major aviation regions: Europe, the United States, and Asia-Pacific. This agreement supports Cathay to scale up its use of sustainable
December 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Citroën Berlingo Promote More Sustainable Mobility in Europe as part of the HVO Aurora Trial
(Stellantis) • The Citroën Berlingo, powered by HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil), returns home to visit the Vigo production center as part of a European tour organized by Stellantis and SPH3. This event is part of the HVO Aurora Trial, an initiative that
December 19, 2025 Read Full Article
IFM Investors Launches Texas-Based Mobius Renewables, a Global Low Carbon Fuels Platform
(IFM Investors) IFM Investors (“IFM”) today announced the formation of Mobius Renewables (the “Company”), a new global, vertically integrated low carbon fuels platform established to accelerate the development, production, distribution and commercialization of biomethane at scale across North America and Europe.
December 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Odfjell Has Launched the First Operational Green Corridor between Brazil and Europe
(Odfjell) Based on certified sustainable biofuel, this initiative sets a new benchmark for deep-sea decarbonization, demonstrating that low-carbon solutions are available today (December 15, 2025). -- Our chemical tankers are now sailing the 5,000-nautical-mile route between Brazil and Europe with substantially lower
December 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Viewpoint -- EU Ethanol Supported by Mandates in 2026
by Toby Shay (Argus Media) Ethanol prices in Europe look to be well supported in 2026, and demand for higher greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions saving product is expected to grow. This comes as the EU's updated Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) is
December 18, 2025 Read Full Article
EU Launches Early Movers' Coalition to Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Uptake
(European Commission) The Commission welcomes the launch of the eSAF Early Movers Coalition, bringing together Member States committed to scaling up the production and uptake of synthetic aviation fuels (eSAF). Austria, Finland, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal and Spain announced their participation in the Coalition in the margins of the Transport Council
December 17, 2025 Read Full Article
ePURE Statement on the European Parliament’s Vote on EU-Mercosur Safeguards
(ePURE) If a trade deal takes 25 years to negotiate and still isn’t right, perhaps that’s a sign it should be scrapped. Even after all this time and effort to drag it across the finishing line, the EU-Mercosur agreement remains a
December 17, 2025 Read Full Article
2025 in Review: Engines Work
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) Vehicle, engine, and equipment makers, and their suppliers and fuel producers, are adapting and pivoting to meet the demands of the moment. ... Reeling from the sharp fall of electric vehicles and the seismic shift in Washington,
December 16, 2025 Read Full Article
KLM Endorses Wennink: Aviation Essential for the Economy and a Call for a National SAF Fund
(KLM Royal Dutch Airlines) KLM supports the call in the Wennink report "The Road to Future Prosperity" for the government to invest in a national SAF fund. This fund will allow the Netherlands to accelerate the production of alternative aviation fuels
December 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Webinar: EUDR and Supply Chain Transparency Panel Discussion
(ResourceWise) As companies navigate the complexities of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), supply chain transparency has become a critical focus. Join our expert panel for a deep dive into the latest trends in EUDR compliance, the role of transparency in global
December 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market Size to Worth USD 357.41 Billion by 2035 - Exclusive Report by Towards Chemical and Materials
(Precedence Research/Yahoo! Finance/Globe Newswire) According to Towards Chemical and Materials Consulting ™, The global sustainable aviation fuel market was estimated to be USD 2.31 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 357.41 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of
December 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Hydrogen in Aviation Offers Potential for Growth and Deeper Emissions Reductions, New Study Shows
(Rolls-Royce) Rolls-Royce, easyJet, Heathrow and University College London Air Transportation Systems Lab (UCL ATSLab) published a report highlighting how hydrogen-powered aircraft could enable European and UK aviation to cut carbon emissions while supporting future growth. The study, Enabling Hydrogen in the European Aviation
December 15, 2025 Read Full Article
German Cabinet Approves Draft Biofuels Law, Food-Based Ingredient Use to Continue
by Michael Hogan (Reuters) Germany's cabinet approved a draft biofuels law on Wednesday, which will allow continued use of food and animal feed as biofuel ingredients, the environment ministry said in a statement. Germany’s programme to cut greenhouse gases includes blending biofuels,
December 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Tastes Great, Less Filling — That’s Why Biogas Is Booming
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... ANVIL Not… beer? A.D. Nope. Biogas. Renewable methane. Think of it like this: Tastes great to the markets: new contracts, new plants, new revenue — Germany building upgrading units like they’re offensive lines. Less filling for the planet: lower CI, lower methane, lower
December 12, 2025 Read Full Article
2026: The Year Ahead -- 45Z Takes off, but Not to Expand SAF
by Jacqui Fatka (CoBank) Key Points: Ethanol producers can capture significant 45Z payments with minimal plant changes. For connected facilities, the launch of Tallgrass’ Trailblazer carbon pipeline creates an extra CI reduction boost. The elimination of the SAF incentive will further constrain liftoff
December 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Global Decarbonization Efforts Are about to Be Reshaped by the EU
by Jim Giles (Trellis) The impact of the bloc’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism extends well beyond the hard-to-abate sectors covered by the legislation. -- Key Takeaways: Imports into the European Union from six hard-to-abate sectors will be subject to a carbon fee from
December 11, 2025 Read Full Article
EBA Statistical Report 2025
(European Biogas Association) The European Biogas Association (EBA) today (December 10, 2025) unveils the 15th edition of its Statistical Report, the landmark annual publication offering the most comprehensive assessment of biogas and biomethane markets in Europe. The 2024–2025 dataset underscores the
December 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Back China Has Accelerating Ambitions in Biotechnology – Time for the U.S. & E.U. Bio-Economies to Evolve – Together
by Hendrik Waegeman (Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant/Biofuels Digest) ... I often feel like I’m somewhere between Tocqueville and Borat — impressed by American innovation, but puzzled by the anti-science politics that seem to hold it back. Europe, meanwhile, is often
December 11, 2025 Read Full Article
German Cabinet Approves Draft Biofuels Law, Food-Based Ingredient Use to Continue
by Michael Hogan (Reuters) Germany's cabinet approved a draft biofuels law on Wednesday (December 10, 2025), which will allow continued use of food and animal feed as biofuel ingredients, the environment ministry said in a statement. Germany’s programme to cut greenhouse gases includes
December 10, 2025 Read Full Article
We Need to Talk About Biomass
by David Carpintero (ePURE/Ethanol Producer Magazine) It’s the argument that wouldn’t die: the so-called “food vs. fuel” fallacy that has persisted in the global discourse on the role of biofuels in transport decarbonization. Fortunately, new research has finally driven a stake through
December 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Trump’s Shadow Looms over EU Aviation Emissions Plan
by Tommaso Lecca (Politico Pro Climatewire) “God only knows what the Trump administration will do” if the EU expands its aviation emissions scheme, says an EU official. -- Donald Trump blew up global efforts to cut emissions from shipping, and now the
December 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Navigating Uncertainty: Impact of the IMO Net-Zero Framework Postponement
by Urszula Szalkowska and Nathalie Danel (EcoEngineers) The maritime industry is at a crossroads. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) recently postponed the adoption of its Net-Zero Framework during an Extraordinary Session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC/ES.2). While procedural, this decision has sent
December 09, 2025 Read Full Article
EU Strikes Deal to Weaken Corporate Sustainability Laws
by Mrinmay Dey and Kate Abnett (Reuters) EU waters down rules after industry pressure; Exempts more companies from due diligence, sustainability reporting rules; Drops climate transition plans requirement The European Union reached a deal on Tuesday (December 9, 2025) to scale back its
December 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Council Continues Commitment to Enhance Biofuel Use in European Union
(U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC)) U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) Regional Ethanol Manager for the European Union (EU), United Kingdom (U.K.) and Canada Stephanie Larson traveled to Belgium and Italy to advocate for higher levels of ethanol use, acceptance
December 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Bioethanol in Ukraine: What Is It, Bioethanol Production and Market Development Prospects
(YouControl Market Blog (Google Translation)) Formation of the bioethanol market in Ukraine: potential and benefits -- The modern world is actively switching to renewable energy sources, and bioethanol is attracting special attention as an ecological alternative to gasoline. This fuel has a
December 09, 2025 Read Full Article
New Reporting of HVO Volumes by German Government Enhances Blending-Market Transparency
(Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e. V. (UFOP)/Biobased Diesel Daily) After a long interruption, Germany’s Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA) has published biofuels consumption figures up to August 2025. For the first time, the data
December 09, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to aireg’s Affordable SAF Initiative
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This guide argues that Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is more financially viable for passengers than often perceived. Data presented by aireg shows that meeting ReFuelEU mandates—which rise to 70% by 2050—would increase ticket costs for a
December 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Airlines Warn Green Fuel Goals at Risk as Supply Falls Short
by Joanna Plucinska and Olivia Le Poidevin (Reuters) SAF production not meeting expected volumes, says IATA's Willie Walsh; SAF currently 0.3% of global jet fuel usage, projected 0.7% by 2025; Airlines blame producers for high SAF prices, insufficient production The global airline industry is
December 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Science and Society Intersect through Diesel and Biodiesel Engines
(The Dong-a Ilbo) ... In the late 19th century, after gasoline-powered engines were invented, Rudolf Diesel set out to create an engine that could run not only on gasoline, which was in short supply at the time, but also on a
December 08, 2025 Read Full Article
EU Backs 100 Hydrogen Infrastructure Projects in €1.5 Trillion Cross-Border Energy Overhaul
(Fuel Cells Works) • Brussels grants PCI/PMI status to 100 hydrogen and electrolyser projects, unlocking access to multi-billion-euro funding and fast-tracked permitting. • Part of a wider push to modernise energy networks and cut dependence on fossil fuels, with hydrogen forming
December 08, 2025 Read Full Article
DevvStream and Southern Energy Renewables Announce Business Combination Targeting Low-Cost Production of Carbon-Negative SAF and Green Methanol
(DevvStream/Business Wire) Combination integrates carbon-credit origination expertise with U.S.-produced, lower-cost carbon-negative fuels to meet growing global demand; Southern secures a $402 million bond allocation from the Louisiana Community Development Authority in support of its flagship biomass-to-fuel facility; Southern makes initial PIPE Investment in
December 08, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to SunGas Renewables
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) SunGas deploys the proven UGAS® S1000 biomass gasification technology to transform forest residues into low- to negative-carbon fuels. The S1000 efficiently processes biomass to high-purity syngas, achieving greater than 97% overall carbon conversion. The flagship Beaver
December 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Six Member States Push EU to Water Down 2035 Ban on Internal Combustion Engine Cars
by Inti Landauro and Louise Rasmussen (Reuters) Six European Union countries have on Friday (December 5, 2025) asked the European Commission to water down an effective ban on the sale of internal combustion engine cars slated for 2035 ahead of the
December 08, 2025 Read Full Article
European Biomethane Benchmark: 2025 Edition
(SIA) The 8th edition of the European Biomethane Benchmark reveals sustained growth in the biomethane sector, in a context of expanding renewable energies and an evolving regulatory framework. The biomethane sector in Europe continues its strong growth momentum, with more than 1,500
December 05, 2025 Read Full Article
World Fuel Services Supplies a Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Vessel with Waste-Based Biofuels in Greece through Collaboration with EKO
(World Kinect) World Fuel Services, a World Kinect (NYSE: WKC) company (World Fuel) announces that Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has carried out one of the first commercial biofuel bunkerings for a cruise vessel in Greece, with Norwegian Viva receiving a waste-based marine fuel
December 05, 2025 Read Full Article
FincoEnergies Launches GoodFuels B15: A Reliable and Compliant Drop-in Biofuel for Inland Shipping
(FincoEnergies) FincoEnergies launches GoodFuels B15, a 15% FAME-based biofuel blend that helps the Dutch maritime industry reduce emissions immediately. With GoodFuels B15, FincoEnergies provides shipowners with a practical, reliable drop-in solution at a time when the need for concrete decarbonisation measures continues to
December 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Sustainable Biofeedstock Supply Chains for Advanced Biofuels in Europe towards 2050
(Concawe) Report no. 10/25: Advanced biofuels are expected to play a key role in the decarbonisation of the European transport sector, particularly in hard-to-abate segments such as aviation, maritime transport, and heavy-duty road vehicles. To support the EU’s climate neutrality objectives
December 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Argus Launches First UK SAF Certificate Prices
(Argus Media) New transparency to help participants optimise compliance obligations -- Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has launched the world's first assessed price for UK sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) certificates, expanding its coverage of the northwest European SAF market. The new
December 04, 2025 Read Full Article
AXEGAZ T&T and Cargill Launch First Baltic Bio-LNG Shipment
(Bioenergy Insight) AXEGAZ Trading & Technologies (AXEGAZ T&T) and Cargill have successfully loaded ISCC-EU certified Bio-LNG onto an AVENIR bunkering vessel at KN Energies’ LNG Terminal in Klaipeda, Lithuania. The operation strengthens the companies’ presence in Europe’s renewable marine fuel market and
December 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Renewable Methanol Update (November 2025)
(Gena Solutions) Selected highlights from GENA’s Project Navigator Methanol: As of November, GENA tracks 270 plants and projects with a total capacity of 56.3 Mt by 2030: 134 e-methanol (23.3 Mt), 118 biomethanol (21.8 Mt), and 18 low-carbon methanol (11.2 Mt). Five projects were
December 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Tallink Vessel MyStar Generates Compliance for Gasum’s FuelEU Maritime Pool
(Gasum) Gasum has signed a pooling and bio-LNG agreement with Elenger, Tallink’s fuel provider. MyStar runs on bio-LNG to generate additional compliance surplus for Gasum’s pool. Nordic energy company Gasum and Baltic energy company Elenger have signed a FuelEU Maritime co-operation agreement.
December 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Forestry Council Weighs $210M SAF Proposal
(Forest Data Network) Consideration of proposed Wisconsin state legislation that would approve $210 million in financing for a sustainable aviation fuel refinery in Hayward, Wisconsin, was launched at the meeting of the Wisconsin Council on Forestry on November 18. The legislation would
December 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Agri-Feedstocks, the Emerging Backbone of Europe’s Biofuel Ambitions
(EurActiv) Europe’s energy giants are seeking to harness the potential of agricultural residues to increase the use of biofuel -- As Europe races to decarbonise transport, biofuels are taking on renewed strategic importance. The European Commission has just published a bioeconomy strategy which recommends
December 03, 2025 Read Full Article
XCF Global and BGN Developing Global Distribution and Logistics Partnership
(XCF Global/Access Newswire) Strategic partnership between XCF Global and BGN to jointly develop global distribution and logistics infrastructure for SAF and other renewable fuels; Seeks to expand XCF's international reach into key markets including Europe and the Middle East through production, offtake, and co-branded distribution agreements; Advances
December 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Commission Presents New Bioeconomy Strategy to Drive Green Growth, Competitiveness and Resilience across Europe
(European Commission) Today (November 26, 2025), the Commission adopted a new Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy, charting a way forward to build a clean, competitive and resilient European economy. By using renewable biological resources from land and sea and providing
December 03, 2025 Read Full Article
A Survey of Renewable Fuels and Carbon Capture / Storage / Utilization Activity in Taiwan
by Solomon Tekle Rikitu* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Taiwan’s 2050 net-zero target has catalyzed rapid developments in renewable fuels and carbon management technologies. This survey synthesizes the most recent landscape of renewable fuel pathways, carbon capture/storage/utilization (CCS/CCU) initiatives, life-cycle performance, markets and
December 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Verso Energy Awards FEED Contract to Rely for DEZiR eSAF Project
(Verso Energy/Biobased Diesel Daily) Verso Energy announced Nov. 17 its selection of Rely to deliver the front-end engineering design (FEED) for the DEZiR electro sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) project in Petit-Couronne, Normandie, France. This step follows the memorandum of understanding signed earlier
December 02, 2025 Read Full Article
First-Gen Biofuels: Climate, Competitiveness, and Strategic Autonomy
by Christophe Beaunoir (FEDIOL - The EU vegetable oil and proteinmeal industry/EurActiv) Europe faces a critical challenge: achieving ambitious climate targets while safeguarding its competitiveness and strengthening strategic autonomy in an uncertain global and geopolitical environment. First-generation biofuels are an immediate, indispensable
December 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Understanding Biofuels and e-Fuels
by Pierre Aury (Splash247.com) As the International Maritime Organization has decided to postpone by one year the approval of its proposed Net Zero Framework (NZF) we have decided to use that opportunity to try to cast some light on what renewable
December 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Unleashing American Energy and Decarbonization Are Not Mutually Exclusive
(Engine Technology Forum) Experts in energy, fuels, and emissions policy believe that unleashing American energy and pursuing decarbonization are not mutually exclusive objectives. These and related topics were the subject of a recent webinar, “Seeking Solutions for Sustainable Energy and
December 02, 2025 Read Full Article
The Coming Slow Fade of America’s Corn Ethanol Industry
by Michael Barnard (Clean Technica) The story of the United States corn ethanol industry is a story about a sector that grew rapidly under a very specific set of policy, technology and market conditions. It filled a gap when gasoline demand