(Muser Press) PACE will retrofit part of a Dutch processing facility to demonstrate industrial production from an underused side-stream -- Potato juice from the potato processing industry will serve as feedstock for chemical production through the Potato Juice to Fatty Acids for
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Back TO HOMECommission Approves €103 Million Dutch State Aid Scheme to Accelerate Greening of Maritime Fleet
(European Commission Daily News 27/07/2026 scroll down) The European Commission has approved a €103 million State aid scheme by the Netherlands to accelerate the greening of the Dutch maritime fleet. The scheme will support the purchase of new clean and
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Puro.earth Certifies World's First Permanent Carbon Removal from Biogas Production, Developed by Inherit Carbon Solutions
(Puro.earth/NASDAQ) World's first validated and verified CORCs from biogas-based BECCS, delivered by Inherit, HoopCO2 and Northern Lights JV from the VEAS wastewater treatment plant in Norway; More than 700 CORCs issued for the project's first four months of operation; Marks Puro.earth's first certification
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Biogas Outlook Is Bright with Marine Fuel, 45Z, Roeslein Says
by Kim Chipman (Agri-Pulse) Biogas is having a moment, with potentially hundreds of millions of dollars set to be unleashed with finalization of 45Z. An even bigger opportunity though is marine fuel, Roeslein Renewables says. READ MORE Related articles Biogas Market to Reach
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
DHL Express Secures SAF Supply from Moeve at Madrid Airport
(Moeve) Signs agreement to purchase approximately 6,000 metric tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Moeve, covering around 50% of DHL Express’ annual fuel consumption at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD); One-year agreement running from July 2026 to June 2027 supports
July 27, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Standards Harmonization Fatigue
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The bioeconomy is overwhelmed by overlapping standards, creating severe compliance fatigue that threatens market integrity. Operators face conflicting definitions and redundant audit requirements without clear hierarchy. This saturation forces rational “selective compliance,” where operators prioritize easier
July 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Annual Reports Reveal Shipping Companies' Biofuel Consumption
by Konica Bhatt (Engine) Several shipping companies reported using biofuels across their fleets in 2025, with B100 emerging as the most commonly disclosed grade alongside blends such as B6, B24 and B30. Bermuda-based tanker owner Teekay Tankers used biofuels on selected voyages
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
From Cogeneration to Liquefied Biomethane: How Ukrainian Farmers Are Building Their Own Energy Independence and Entering EU Markets
(UABIO) On June 19, at the “Parkovy” Exhibition and Convention Center, as part of the major international agricultural event Agro Ukraine Week, speakers from UABIO also participated in the specialized “Bioenergy Conference” event held as part of Agro Energy Day. This separate
July 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Govt Exploring Sargassum-to-Biofuel Opportunities – Straughn
by Lourianne Graham and Hiltonia Mariate (Barbados Today) The government is working with international development partners to help finance private sector initiatives that convert sargassum into commercially viable products, while examining how its fleet could use the biofuel, Minister of Finance
July 23, 2026 Read Full Article
EU ETS Overhaul Would Boost Support for Cleaner Ship Fuels
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Brussels, the European Commission proposed revising the EU Emissions Trading System to provide shipping companies with more direct support for sustainable marine fuels and zero-emission propulsion. The plan would reserve 110 million allowances from as early
July 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Commencement of Bio-Marine Fuel (B30 VLSFO) Supply, Full-scale Response to Low-Carbon Shipping Fuel Market
(S-Oil (Google translation)) Establishment of an operational system in the Ulsan region covering everything from raw material procurement to blending and supply -- Expanding the low-carbon fuel portfolio to respond to international environmental regulations and customer demand for carbon reduction S-OIL (CEO: Anwar
July 23, 2026 Read Full Article
S-Oil Begins Supply of Sustainable Marine Biofuel
by Lee Seo-yeon (Asia Today) S-Oil is set to target the low-carbon marine fuel market as it begins supplying bio-marine fuel (B30 VLSFO). The strategy aims to expand its eco-friendly fuel portfolio in response to tighter environmental regulations from the International Maritime
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Project CAPTURED Secures EU, IMO Regulatory Support for Onboard Carbon Capture in Shipping
(Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation/Carbon Capture Magazine) Project CAPTURED has reached two regulatory milestones that could accelerate the adoption of onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) in the shipping industry, following a successful pilot demonstrating the complete handling of captured carbon
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Gain Momentum as Shipping Sector Accelerates Low‑Carbon Transition
(Biofuels International) The global shipping industry is entering a decisive phase in its shift toward low‑carbon fuels, with biofuels emerging as one of the most practical and immediately deployable solutions. At the Biofuels in Shipping seminar in Istanbul, Arkas Bunker and DB
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Toyota, BMW, and Bosch Back Renewable Gasoline as Race for Net-Zero Cars Widens
by Jennifer L (Carbon Credits) ... Toyota, BMW, Bosch, and Repsol have started a six-month pilot in Spain. They will test 100% renewable gasoline in real-world driving conditions. About 20 Toyota and BMW production vehicles will use Repsol Nexa 100% Renewable
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
H4 Marseille Fos Secures Power Supply for One of Europe's Largest e-SAF Projects
(Hy2gen) H4 Marseille Fos, a joint-venture between Hy2gen, a global leader in renewable hydrogen and its derivates, and French developer H2V, and EDF today signed a strategic partnership agreement that secures the vast majority of the power supply for the first
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Portugal Seeks Brazilian Investment in Biofuels, SAF Production
by Marlla Sabino (Valor International) Portuguese government aims to attract Brazilian companies to build plants supplying renewable fuels to European market -- Portugal is seeking closer cooperation with Brazil in the production of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to attract Brazilian
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Argus Publishes First Methanol-to-Jet Indexes
(Argus Media) New prices help aviation sector market participants to meet e-SAF decarbonisation goals -- Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has recently launched the first methanol-to-jet cost indexes for nine major production locations around the world. The publication of new
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
BIC's New Study Makes the Case for Demand-Side Measures to Unlock Europe's Bio-based Products Market
(Biobased Industries Consortium) Together with its members, the Bio-based Industries Consortium released a study showing that Europe's bio-based products sector is held back not by a lack of technology or ambition, but by the absence of a regulatory framework that stimulates
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Axens Launches France’s First Industrial-Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Unit Based on Advanced Bioethanol Using Jetanol™ Technology
(Axens) The industrial mid-sized company is reinforcing its position as a leading player in Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and entering a new phase aimed at supporting France’s energy sovereignty and reindustrialization. Axens announces the launch of the ERA project (Ethanol to Refuel
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
IGU Urges EU to Protect Bio-LNG Pathway as Maritime Demand Accelerates
(Safety4Sea) The International Gas Union (IGU) has called for the preservation of liquefaction by equivalence, describing it as a critical pathway for scaling renewable maritime fuels and accelerating the uptake of bio-LNG in the shipping sector. The organisation said that unlocking bio-LNG’s
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Extending the EU ETS to All International Flights Departing Europe Could Raise $10bn a Year, Finds ICCT Study
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir) With the European Commission’s reveal of its long-awaited review of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) just days away, lobbying by climate and industry groups for and against an extension of the scheme to include carbon emissions
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Price Outlook: Leveling Off
by Jade Patterson (BloombergNEF) Prices of sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, are rising as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts global fuel markets. Higher oil-product prices are increasing demand for biofuels, particularly for road transport, as governments seek to
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Hydrogenera and Stargate Hydrogen Sign Agreement for Industrial Hydrogen Projects
(Hydrogenera) Hydrogenera and Stargate Hydrogen have signed a framework cooperation agreement to advance future collaboration in industrial hydrogen projects across Europe. The agreement brings together two European hydrogen technology companies with complementary strengths. Hydrogenera contributes its expertise in alkaline electrolysis, electrolyser
July 18, 2026 Read Full Article
New Partnership: Uniper Supplies Q1 Energie AG with Bio-LNG
(Uniper) Uniper provides an initial delivery of bio-LNG to Q1 Energie AG; The cooperation increases the availability of more climate-friendly fuels; Sustainably produced biomethane is liquefied into bio-LNG at the Gate terminal in Rotterdam and then delivered via the existing LNG infrastructure Uniper and
July 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Repsol, Toyota, BMW and Bosch Launch a Pilot Project with Vehicles Powered by 100% Renewable Gasoline
(Repsol) • Repsol, Toyota Motor Europe, BMW Group and Bosch are launching a pilot project in Spain to demonstrate, under real-world conditions, how current vehicles can run exclusively on 100% renewable gasoline. The six-month initiative will feature Toyota and BMW vehicles powered
July 18, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Feedstock Prequalification
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Fragmented global certification regimes demand multiple redundant audits for a single feedstock, multiplying administrative burdens without delivering incremental environmental benefits. Because verification costs are fixed per audit rather than volume-based, this fragmentation disproportionately burdens small and
July 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Civil Aviation Minister: Egypt Poised to Become Regional SAF Hub
(Egypt State Information Service) Civil Aviation Minister Sameh El-Hefny affirmed that Egypt views sustainability as a key pillar for enhancing the competitiveness of the national economy. He noted that the Ministry is working according to an integrated vision and international standards aimed
July 15, 2026 Read Full Article
FUELGAE Reaches Key Milestones in Advancing Sustainable Biofuels from Microalgae across Europe
(FUELGAE) FUELGAE is a pioneering EU-funded project that unites leading research organisations, industry partners, and innovation experts from across Europe to convert CO₂ emissions into sustainable advanced biofuels. By integrating innovative microalgae technologies with digital modelling and industrial processes, the consortium
July 14, 2026 Read Full Article
EBB Welcomes Protein Action Plan, Highlighting Synergy between Biofuels and Food Security
(European Biodiesel Board) The European Biodiesel Board (EBB), representing European biodiesel (FAME & HVO) and bioSAF (HEFA) producers, welcomes the European Commission’s publication of the "Action Plan for Resilience, Strategic Autonomy, and Sustainability of the EU Protein System" (the Protein Action
July 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Moeve and Exolum Reach Financial Close on the Muelle Sur in Huelva, a Strategic Logistics and Maritime Transport Hub Supporting Europe’s Energy Transition
(Moeve) • The project, which is already more than 50% complete, includes a berth at the Port of Huelva’s Outer Harbour that will modernize the logistics infrastructure of Moeve's La Rábida Energy Park and Exolum’s nearby facilities BBVA and Kutxabank will provide
July 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuel Captures One-Third of Canadian Canola Acres
by Robert Arnason (Sask Today) The importance of biofuel to canola, and what that means for the crop, is pulling companies into the public policy arena. ... In Canada, there’s a lesser known but similar fact in the canola business — more than
July 13, 2026 Read Full Article
EU CBAM: A Moving Target
(Argus Media) The EU carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) is reshaping traditional trading dynamics. The mechanism started to impact carbon and other commodity markets even before full implementation began on 1 January 2026. Imports across key sectors- including steel, cement,
July 13, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Sovereign-Backed Concessional Finance
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Sovereign-backed concessional capital provides the patient, lower-cost funding essential for scaling first-of-a-kind bioeconomy plants. However, U.S. instruments like DOE LPO and USDA loans face strict mandates and lengthy approvals, lagging behind more flexible international green banks.
July 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Shipping Fuel Supply at Risk as EU Proposal Threatens Key Delivery Pathway
(Eurogas/Cyprus Shipping News) Eurogas and 44 co-signatories are warning that proposed changes to EU sustainability certification rules could undermine liquefaction by equivalence, a key pathway used to supply bioLNG and eLNG to ships via existing LNG infrastructure. BioLNG and eLNG are among
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Taaleri and HitecVision Accelerate Fintoil’s Growth to Capture Surging Demand for Advanced Biofuels
(Taaleri) Taaleri and HitecVision accelerate Fintoil’s growth to capture surging demand for advanced biofuels -- Fintoil is launching its next phase of growth, with the ambition to develop into a leading European biorefinery company. To support the strategy implementation, Norwegian energy-focused private
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Acwa Granted Exclusive Government Mandate to Export Green Hydrogen and Develop Renewable Electricity Export Projects
(Acwa Power) Acwa, the world’s largest private water desalination company, a leader in the energy transition, and a first mover into green hydrogen at scale has received government approval granting the Company the exclusive right to export green hydrogen and its
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
European Parliament Rejects Proposal to Classify Soybean Oil as High ILUC Risk
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The European Parliament on July 8 voted to reject a proposed European Union regulation that would have phased out the use of soybean oil as a biofuel feedstock in the EU by 2030. Representatives of the
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Korea Shipping Association Obtains 'ISCC-EU' Certification for Distribution of Eco-friendly Ship Fuel
(Korea Shipping Association (Google Translation)) Establishing a low-carbon ship fuel supply chain -- On July 2, the Korea Quality Foundation held the ISCC-EU Trader certification award ceremony. The Korea Shipping Association (KSA, Chairman Lee Chae-ik ) announced that it has finally obtained the
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
FuelEU Maritime in Practice: Progress, Challenges and Opportunity
(Peninsula) As regulations evolve, new commercial pathways are emerging. -- As the first FuelEU Maritime compliance cycle gets underway, the industry is entering a new phase of both complexity and opportunity. At Peninsula, recent developments highlight how regulatory change is not only reshaping
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Peninsula and ITOCHU Establish Joint Venture to Advance Ammonia Bunkering in Europe
(Peninsula) Driving the next phase of maritime decarbonisation. -- Peninsula, the leading hybrid global marine energy supplier, today announces the establishment of I&P Marine Ammonia Ltd. (IPMA), a joint venture with ITOCHU Corporation, to accelerate the development of ammonia marine fuel bunkering
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Biomethane Used in the Transport Sector with a Guarantee of Origin for the First Time in Portugal
(REN) Rede Eléctrica Nacional S.A., in its capacity as a Guarantees of Origin Issuing Entity (EEGO), has registered the first certification of Guarantees of Origin (GO) for biomethane intended for the transport sector. With this operation, the company G3 | Go
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Menzies Aviation Signs MoU with FlyORO to Expand SAF Availability
(Menzies Aviation) Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FlyORO Technologies Pte. Ltd, to support sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) distribution. Menzies will use its experience in fuel operations and
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
UK Ministers Shift Sustainable Aviation Fuel Stance Following US Lobbying Tour
(Streamline) UK policymakers adjust Sustainable Aviation Fuel mandates following pressure from American agribusiness, balancing net-zero goals against supply realities. -- A recent diplomatic expedition to the United States has catalyzed a significant recalibration of the United Kingdom's environmental policy regarding advanced biofuels
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
China's HVO Exports Overtake Biodiesel for the First Time
(ResourceWise) China reached an important milestone in May that could signal a broader shift in global biofuel trade. For the first time on record, the country exported more hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) than biodiesel (FAME) in a single month. While biodiesel remains
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Europe Adds 1 bcm of Biomethane Production, but Acceleration of Its Own Source of Renewable Gas Can Go Much Faster
(European Biogas Association) The European Biogas Association (EBA) today (July 1, 2026) unveils two major publications: the European Biomethane Map, developed in cooperation with Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE), and the Biomethane Investment Outlook. Together, they show a sector that continues to
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Zhejiang's Blue Whale Bioenergy Obtains China SAF Export Quota
by Ryan Wong and Daisy Xu (S&P Global) Blue Whale gains China SAF export approval; Company receives 305,000 mt annual quota; China now has six authorized SAF exporters Zhejiang's Blue Whale Bioenergy has successfully been placed on a SAF export whitelist by the Chinese
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Joint Statement: After Yesterday’s (June 24, 2026) Welcome ITRE Committee Vote, the European Parliament’s Plenary Needs to Safeguard EU’s Strategic Soy Supply Chains
The European Biodiesel Board and FEDIOL welcome yesterday’s (June 24, 2026) ITRE Committee adoption of the important EPP-ECR Motion for Objection to Delegated Act 2026/2680. This delegated act threatens the viability of EU soy cultivation and processing based on a
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Middle East Crisis Exposes Vulnerabilities in Global Hydrogen Supply Chains as Low-Emissions Alternatives Struggle to Ramp up
(International Energy Agency) Global markets for fertilisers, chemicals and refined products are facing significant disruption, highlighting the importance of diversified supply chains for hydrogen-based products -- The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted global production and trade in hydrogen-based products, exposing
July 04, 2026 Read Full Article
"They Are Using Ethanol In Racing Cars": Oil Minister Hardeep Puri
by Himanshu Shekhar Mishra (India News/NDTV) Puri defended the government's push towards greater biofuel blending while addressing the heavy financial toll on oil marketing companies amid recent global crude price volatility triggered by the Middle East crisis. Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri today
July 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Duties on Biodiesel Imports from Indonesia to Remain in Place
(U.K. Trade Remedies Authority) The UK Government has accepted the Trade Remedies Authority’s recommendation to keep current duties on biodiesel from Indonesia. -- The Secretary of State for Business and Trade has accepted the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA)’s recommendation to maintain current duties
July 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Iberdrola and bp Advance Green Hydrogen Development as a Key Enabler of Electrification
(Iberdrola) This initiative reinforces Iberdrola and bp’s commitment to developing new solutions to promote electrification -- Iberdrola España, the Iberdrola Group's subsidiary in Spain, and bp have received approval from Spain’s Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, through the Institute
July 03, 2026 Read Full Article
ORLEN Launches HVO100 Sales on Slovak Market with Pilot in Bratislava
(ORLEN) ORLEN continues to expand its offering of low-emission fuels across European markets with the launch of HVO100 sales in Slovakia. The move marks another milestone in the Group’s strategy to reduce emissions from transport while broadening the availability of alternative
July 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Open Letter: E20 Ethanol Blends Are Needed to Enable EU Transport Decarbonisation
(ePURE) ePURE is among the signatories of an open letter calling on the European Commission to revise the Fuel Quality Directive to increase the current ethanol volume cap from 10% to 20% and raise the oxygen mass limit from 3.7% to
July 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Cleared for Takeoff: How ASTM Approval of Methanol-to-Jet Accelerates SAF at Scale
(Honeywell Technologies) ASTM approval of methanol-to-jet unlocks a new scalable SAF pathway, expanding feedstocks and accelerating lower-carbon aviation fuel production. -- Aviation needs more pathways Scaling the production and use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and electro-SAF (eSAF) remains a major aviation challenge,
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Verde Marine Energy Completes Its 1st Physical Bunkering of B100 Marine Biofuel
(Verde Marine Energy/Biobased Diesel Daily) Verde Marine Energy announced June 23 that it has completed its first physical bunkering of B100 advanced biodiesel, also known as fatty acid methyl esters (FAME), in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp market, delivering up to 90 percent greenhouse-gas
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
World-First for Power-to-Liquid: ERA ONE Receives ISCC EU Certification
(INERATEC) INERATEC, the Karlsruhe-based pioneer in sustainable e-Fuels, has reached a key regulatory milestone: its PtL plant ERA ONE has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) EU certification under the Renewable Energy Directive (EU) 2018/2001 (RED III). This makes
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
KPI OceanConnect Says Shipping Industry Has Largely Failed to Capitalize Falling Biofuel Prices
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In the UK, Ship and Bunker says KPI OceanConnect believes the shipping industry has largely failed to capitalize on increasingly competitive biofuel prices. Rising bunker fuel costs following the Iran conflict have narrowed the price gap
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
EU Court Says Private Jet Manufacturing Can Be Labelled Green Investment
by Bart Meijer (Reuters) The manufacture of private jets cannot be excluded from a list of activities deemed to be environmentally sustainable, the European Union's second-highest court said on Wednesday, annulling a decision by the European Commission. The contested list, the sustainable
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
The Power of Partnership: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Heavy-Duty Operations
(Neste) Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of heavy-duty logistics and material handling operations requires more than a one-size-fits-all approach. Discover how cross-industry collaboration is proving that immediate, scalable GHG emission reductions are not only possible but operationally viable today. In heavy-duty
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
BGK Invested EUR 25 Million in a Pan-European Biomethane Fund
(Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego) Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK) has invested €25 million in the SWEN Impact Fund for Transition 3 (SWIFT 3), managed by the French company SWEN Capital Partners. The money will be used to develop biogas and biomethane projects, including
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Biodiesel in Inland Navigation: New List of Engine Approvals for B100, Blends Facilitates Climate Protection
((AGQM/Biobased Diesel Daily) Biodiesel could become significantly more important in inland navigation in the future. According to a list compiled by Germany’s biodiesel quality management association (AGQM), many marine engines are already approved for operation with pure biodiesel (B100) or higher biodiesel
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Marine Biofuel Bunkering Infrastructure
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Marine biofuel supply is growing rapidly, but last-mile delivery infrastructure is the binding constraint. Key bottlenecks include a severe lack of segregated tankage, specialized bunker barges, and blend-testing facilities at major hubs like Singapore and Fujairah.
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Johnson Matthey Selected by Phelan Green for Landmark e-SAF Plant in South Africa
(Joohnson Matthey) Phelan Green Hydrogen has announced it has licensed technologies from Johnson Matthey Catalyst Technologies (JM CT) for its planned electro‑sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) facility in the Western Cape, South Africa. Construction of the facility in Saldanha Bay is expected to
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
The HEFA Feedstock Crunch Is Coming for SAF -- Is Alcohol-to-Jet the Easy Answer?
Mathias Bøje Madsen (Topsoe/Biobased Diesel Daily) ... To date, HEFA (hydro-processed esters and fatty acids) remains the only commercialized SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) production pathway. It works by converting lipid-based feedstocks such as used cooking oil (UCO) into drop-in jet fuel,
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Horizon Europe Project Validates Biogas-to-Hydrogen Technology
(BioEnergy Insight) A four-year Horizon Europe research project has demonstrated a process that converts raw biogas into hydrogen and solid carbon, with results suggesting the technology could produce renewable hydrogen more efficiently than water electrolysis. The TITAN project, due to close formally
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Policy Nuggets: A False Choice between Carbon Removals and e-SAF
(SkyNRG) As Europe pushes to make flying more climate-friendly, two major solutions are often discussed: Electro-sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF): A clean fuel made using renewable electricity and captured carbon. Carbon removals: Technologies that pull CO₂ out of the air, like direct air capture
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Biomethane Mechanism: Connecting Buyers and Sellers
(European Commission) The European Commission has officially launched today the Biomethane Mechanism, a key initiative under the EU Energy and Raw Materials Platform. Designed to accelerate the growth of Europe’s biomethane market, the mechanism is a voluntary, free of charge and
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Cargill Studies Beef Tallow for Brazil Biodiesel as US Tariffs Bite
by Roberto Samora and Fernando Cardoso (Reuters) Cargill is studying the feasibility of using beef tallow to produce biodiesel in Brazil, a trader for the firm said on Tuesday (June 16, 2026), as U.S. tariffs have made exports of the animal
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
The Port of Algeciras Initiates the Roadmap to Connect with the Green Maritime Corridors of Panama and Colombia
(El Estrecho Digital) The APBA brings together maritime-port actors and institutions from both Latin American countries to align decarbonization initiatives with the enclave of the Strait -- The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) has begun work to define the
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Mixed Outlook for Biofuels in the Offshore Vessel Market
by David Foxwell (Riviera) ... For instance, offshore vessels are not covered by the FuelEU maritime regulation, part of the European Commission’s fit for 55 legislative package, that promotes the use of renewable, low-carbon fuels and clean energy technologies for ships.
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Be8 Arrives in Italy and Strengthens Its Strategy in the European Biofuels Market
(Be8) Be8 announced this week the creation of another group subsidiary: Be8 Milan, in Italy. The new operation is aligned with the company’s strategic planning and aims to strengthen exports of biofuels and raw materials to Europe, such as soybean oil,
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
A New Step for Green Hydrogen in Luxembourg
(LuxHyVal/enoblog) ... Luxembourg Hydrogen Valley (LuxHyVal) is a project aimed at producing renewable hydrogen in Luxembourg using renewable electricity. Following Enovos’ Final Investment Decision (FID), LuxHyVal is now moving from the planning phase into the implementation phase. Engineering and construction activities can now
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels from Polish Fields. ORLEN Develops Cooperation with Science and Agriculture.
(ORLEN (Google translation)) ORLEN has begun collaborating with the Poznań University of Life Sciences on a project to develop optimal conditions for growing camelina (Camelina sativa) for biofuel production. This initiative supports the development of a domestic supply chain for
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
5 Cave-Men Explain Sustainable Marine Fuels (Because Every Energy Transition Eventually Becomes an Argument about Beads)
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Today, the debate is ... about marine fuels, hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, biofuels, batteries, carbon intensity, supply security, infrastructure, and cost. Yet the underlying question remains remarkably unchanged. What sustains? Not merely what is sustainable in theory,
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Exolum Begins Operations at Madeira Airport and Will Invest More than 4.5 Million Euros in Expanding Its Facilities
(Exolum) ... The project will be developed in several phases and will include the construction of new tanks, the progressive modernization of existing facilities, and the implementation of advanced control and safety systems. This investment will increase the airport's fuel autonomy
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Circularity Fuels Converts Raw Dairy Biogas to Jet Fuel in World First End-to-End Pilot
(Circularity Fuels/Business Wire) With projected commercial capital costs at roughly one-fifth of European SAF plants currently planned, Circularity offers airlines a low-cost path to mandated fuel volumes and a new revenue stream for farmers Circularity Fuels today announced it has completed the
June 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Opinion: SAF’s Biggest Barrier Isn’t Fuel or Policy, It’s Airport Infrastructure
by Matthias Schnellmann (Metafuels/Aviation Week) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is no longer the technical gamble it once was. Production doubled between 2024 and 2025, reaching 1.9 million metric tons (634 million gal.). New pathways are maturing, and regulators have made adoption a legal
June 15, 2026 Read Full Article
EBRD Helps HoSt Group Boost Biomethane Production in Latvia
by Nigina Mirbabaeva (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) EBRD lends €26 million to Next Biogas, a subsidiary of HoSt Group from the Netherlands; Loan to finance the acquisition of an existing biogas plant and its conversion into a biomethane production facility; Biomethane supports
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
GreenH2Atlantic Hydrogen Project in Sines Obtains Environmental License
(EDP) Consortium moves into the next phase of analysis and integration of recommendations -- The GreenH2Atlantic project for the construction of a 100 MW green hydrogen production unit planned for the site of the former Sines coal-fired power plant, to be developed
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Senate Hearing Addresses E15 Legislation, 45Z Guidance
(Ethanol Producer Magazine) U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins reiterated support for E15 and confirmed that release of USDA feedstock guidance related to the 45Z clean fuel production credit is imminent during a June 10 hearing held by the Senate Agriculture Committee. During
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
ENGIE and European Energy Start Cooperation on Large-Scale Renewable Hydrogen Development in Denmark
(European Energy) – The project developed in Aabenraa Municipality, Denmark, will include up to 150 MW of electrolysis capacity, targeting operations around 2030. – It is intended to support renewable hydrogen demand in Germany and connect to the future Danish-German Hydrogen Backbone. –
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
CCSA Calls on European Commission and British Government to Clarify EU-UK ETS Timeframes
(Global e-Fuels) The Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA) has issued a letter, along with 50 industry stakeholders, to urge the European Union and UK to provide greater clarity on timeline and key milestones for linking their Emissions Trading Systems (ETS). The
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
European eSAF Coalition — Arcadia eFuels, INERATEC, Norsk e‑Fuel, SkyNRG, ZAFFRA
(SkyNRG/ChemXplore) • The Coalition asks EU institutions, national governments and NATO partners to make eSAF a strategic priority for energy security, competitiveness and defence readiness. It sets four priorities: recognise domestic sustainable fuel production as strategic, create bankable demand signals, bridge the
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Indian Firm to Export Green Methanol for Bunkering in Sri Lanka
by Konica Bhatt (Engine) Agastya Green Fuels has planned a 1 million mt/year e-methanol production and export facility at Mulapeta Port in Andhra Pradesh, India. The project is expected to be developed over the next six years, Agastya Group chief executive Shashi
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
New Consortium to Advance e-Fuel Green Corridor between Brazil and Belgium
(Global Maritime Forum) A new consortium facilitated by the Global Maritime Forum and RMI will work to establish a green shipping corridor between the Port of Açu in Brazil and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium. In addition to the port teams
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
AirPlant™ One Opens in Moses Lake: America's First Commercial E-Jet® Fuel Plant Begins Operations
(Twelve/PR Newswire) Alaska Airlines and Microsoft join Twelve to mark commercial operation of AirPlant One — the first plant in the United States to produce E-Jet fuel from CO2, renewable electricity, and water at scale. Twelve, a next-gen industrial company on a
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Technip, Airbus, Safran and Tereos Form SAF Production JV
(Airbus) Technip Energies, Airbus, Safran and Tereos entered into an agreement to create Rebound, a joint venture to develop a large-scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production project at the Port of Dunkirk, in Northern France. The project will use the Alcohol-to-Jet (AtJ)
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
FIEE SGR Finances the Construction of Naturmet’s First Three Biomethane Plants in Spain with €60 Million
(FIEE SGR) FIEE SGR, one of Europe’s leading private equity funds specializing in the energy transition, has secured a €60 million financing package to support the construction of Naturmet’s first three biomethane plants in Spain. The financing has been structured with
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
SAF Production Volumes Still Disappointing
(International Air Transport Association) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released estimates showing that global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production is expected to reach around 2.4 million tonnes in 2026, representing just 0.8% of aviation fuel use, at a cost to
June 09, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Certification Capacity
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Verification capacity is a binding deployment bottleneck for the bioeconomy. While fuel production scales exponentially, auditor accreditation and registry throughput scale linearly. Fragmented global certification regimes further strain this limited capacity by forcing duplicate audits on
June 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Green Molecules Could Reduce Europe’s Energy Dependence by Half by 2040
(Moeve) According to Moeve’s report “Why does Europe Need Green Molecules?” in collaboration with PwC, green molecules could reduce Europe’s dependence on imported energy from 57% in 2024 to 28% in 2040 Green molecules—such as renewable hydrogen, second-generation biofuels, and biomethane—could replace
June 06, 2026 Read Full Article
The Green Meth, Brown Field, Purple Stain & Amber Slash Bioeconomy Revival: What The Compass Shows Us
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... What do these successes have in common? -- That question led to The Compass. Not a report. Not a forecast. Not a collection of best practices. A field guide. Nineteen years of observation. Thousands of deployment
June 06, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant The Bio Base Europe Pilot
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant (BBEPP) accelerates the commercialization of industrial biotechnology by providing an open-access facility that bridges the gap between lab-scale development and commercial production. Scaling up is BBEPP’s core expertise, offering a
June 01, 2026 Read Full Article
UFOP Warns EU Classification of Soy as High-ILUC Feedstock Does Not Help Primeval Forests but Instead Harms Production
(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) ... The Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e. V. (UFOP) fears that the European Commission’s plan to classify soybeans as a high indirect land-use change (ILUC) feedstock will result in massive collateral damage to soybean
June 01, 2026 Read Full Article
RFA Pushes for Ethanol’s Role in Cleaner Marine Shipping
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) The Renewable Fuels Association wants to ensure ethanol is part of any discussions about reducing global marine shipping emissions. RFA vice president of government affairs Ed Hubbard says the International Maritime Association continues to develop a
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
KBR’s PureSAF® Technology Selected for Northern Europe’s Largest SAF and e-SAF Plant by NorSAF
(KBR) KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today (May 28, 2026) that NorSAF, one of the leading sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producers in the Baltics, has selected KBR’s proprietary PureSAF® technology for what is set to become the largest SAF and e-SAF production
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to Sovereign-Backed Concessional Finance for Bioeconomy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Commercialization has recurring topology. Across thousands of deployment stories, the same financing architectures, sequencing patterns, fragility signatures, and lender behaviors appear again and again. The Digest’s new next-generation Multi-Slide Guides are designed to map those hidden
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Construction Started on Liquefied Biogas Facility at the Port of Gothenburg
(Port of Gothenburg) Construction has begun on a liquefied biogas facility at the Port of Gothenburg. Owned and developed by Nordion Energi, the plant is expected to play a central role in making Swedish biogas available to more sectors, not least
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
EBB Publishes Position on How to Strengthen EU Industrial Leadership in BioSAF
(European Biodiesel Board) The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) today published its policy priorities to accelerate investments, scale up production and increase the competitiveness of bioSAF in the EU. The EBB represents European producers of Biodiesel (FAME and HVO) and bio-based aviation
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Federal Ministry of Transport Launches Market Consultation on Support for Renewable Aviation Fuel (eSAF) Public Comment DEADLINE June 30, 2026
(German Federal Ministry of Transport) Today (May 19, 2026), the Federal Ministry of Transport launched a public market consultation on the planned support of electricity-based sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF). Its aim is to accelerate the market ramp-up of climate-friendly aviation fuels
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Spain Joins Growing European Push for Synthetic Sustainable Aviation Fuel as Iran Crisis Exposes Fossil Fuel Vulnerability
( European Federation for Transport and Environment) 21 Spanish organisations are urging Madrid to back political commitment with an economic one ahead of the June EU Transport Council. Geopolitical oil premium costs passengers up to €88 per long-haul flight, 29 times more than
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Global Vegetable-Oil Production Set to Hit Another Record High
(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) A preliminary estimate by USDA of global vegetable-oil supply and demand in 2026-’27 marketing year indicates that global production is likely to reach 244.1 million metric tons, representing an increase of approximately 6.8 million tons compared with the
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
COMMENTARY: The Jet Fuel Supply Crisis – This Was Supposed to Be SAF’s Moment
by Elvis Ebikade (Bioleum/Green Air) There is a version of the SAF story that sounds like good news. SAF feedstocks – used cooking oil, tallow, animal fats – are sourced domestically, collected regionally, and priced by local supply and demand.
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
The EU’s eSAF Mandate Could Affect Ticket Prices, Route Networks and Europe’s Competitiveness, Says SAS
by Christopher Surgenor (Green Air) A report by Scandinavian airline SAS warns that Europe is heading towards a structural shortage of eSAF (synthetic, or electro, aviation fuel) just as the EU’s regulatory mandate enters into force in 2030, which could cause
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Ukraine Prepares New EU-Aligned Rules for Bioethanol Use in Gasoline
(The Odessa Journal) Ukraine is preparing to introduce new requirements for the use of bioethanol in gasoline. To this end, the state is updating fuel quality standards, harmonizing technical regulations with EU requirements, and modernizing systems for fuel quality control and
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
EIF Commits EUR 200 Million to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to Scale European Biogas Production
(Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners/Globe Newswire) EIF backs CIP’s Advanced Bioenergy Fund II (ABF II) with EUR 200 million to scale biomethane and advanced bioenergy production in Europe; ABF II is officially launched with EIF cornerstone investment; Backed by InvestEU, financing supports Europe’s energy security
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
PuriFire Energy Joins Forces with Severn Trent to Transform Wastewater into Green Fuel
(Sustainable Times) PuriFire Energy has secured backing through Innovate UK’s Investor Partnerships, Clean Energy and Climate Technologies program. This support gives the company fresh momentum to convert wastewater into green hydrogen and biomethane fuels with Severn Trent. At the heart of the
May 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Turning EU Maritime Rules into Fuel Market Opportunity --- June 11, 2026 --- ONLINE
New European Union (EU) regulations are rapidly reshaping the economics of maritime fuels. The extension of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) to shipping, combined with FuelEU Maritime and the Renewable Energy Directive (RED), is creating a layered system of
May 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Making Emissions Data Verification Manageable at Scale
(DNV) Taking a proactive, structured, and fully digitalized approach to mandatory emissions data verification has enabled DNV and its customers to complete the first verification cycle under FuelEU Maritime ahead of schedule. The FuelEU Maritime regulation has been in force since 1
May 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels: Commission Urges Caution, Calling to Use Them “for Aviation and Shipping, while for Cars the Priority Is Electric”
by Giorgio Dell'Omodarme (EU News) Speaking at the plenary session in Strasbourg, the Commissioner for Sustainable Transport, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, referred to the ongoing review of the list of high-risk biofuels: "We have added palm oil and soya to the list of hazardous
May 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Biomethane for Scaling Up Agricultural Processing in Ukraine: UABIO at the BLACK SEA GRAIN. KYIV-2026 Event
(UABio) On April 22, the large-scale international agricultural event BLACK SEA GRAIN.KYIV-2026 took place, with a key focus on UA Agro Restart: Strategies for the Future 2026–2030. The event was dedicated to the strategic development of the agricultural sector through 2030:
May 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Increasing Microalgae Biomass Feedstock by Valorizating Wine Gaseous and Liquid Residues
(European Commission) Beyond the bottle: turning wine emissions into bio-based value -- The EU-funded REDWine project reuses CO2 and wastewater to grow microalgae, cutting carbon footprints by 30% and creating new revenue streams. The European wine industry is under pressure to cut emissions,
May 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Netherlands: US Biofuels Exports to the Netherlands Surge - New Markets Arise
(U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agriculture Service) In 2025, the Netherlands imported $535 million of U.S. biofuels, solidifying its role as a key hub for sustainable road, aviation, and shipping fuels. Starting in 2026, Dutch legislation imposes greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction
May 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Production Plant Setup, Feasibility Study, ROI Analysis and Business Plan Consultant
(IMARC Group/EIN Presswire) A Detailed DPR Covering CapEx, OpEx, Machinery, ROI Analysis, and the Full India E20-to-E30 Investment Opportunity for Entrepreneurs and Institutional Investors Setting up an ethanol production plant is one of the safest manufacturing investments you can make right now.
May 20, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Low Carbon Marine Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Marine transport accounts for roughly three percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet marine fuels lag behind sustainable aviation fuels in government support. FGE NexantECA outlines how changing industry priorities now define “green” by carbon intensity
May 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Kassø Facility Converts e-Methanol to Gasoline
(Global e-Fuels) Denmark’s Kassø Power-to-X facility, a joint venture between European Energy and Mitsui & co, has turned 86 tonnes of e-methanol into gasoline grades compatible with existing vehicles and fuel infrastructure. European Energy’s Executive Vice President and Head of PtX, Rene
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Green Marine, MarinaChain Launch Verdaxis to Support Maritime Transition to Low-Carbon Fuels
(Verdaxis/Biobased Diesel Daily) Green Marine Pte. Ltd. and MarinaChain Co. Ltd. announced May 12 the launch of Verdaxis, a new joint venture established to support shipping’s transition to low-carbon and alternative fuels through an artificial-intelligence (AI)-enabled digital platform. Launched April 22 and hosted in Singapore,
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
CBE JU 2026 Call for Project Proposals Is Now Open for Submission DEADLINE September 22, 2026
(Circular Bio-Based Europe Joint Undertaking) €170.7 million call for project proposals launched -- The CBE JU 2026 call for project proposals is now open for submission. A total of €170.7 million across 13 topics will support the development and scale-up of competitive
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
The LanzaTech/DTU Deal: The Nimble Evolution of the Bioeconomy’s Wascally Wabbit
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... This month, in a quieter but not entirely unrelated struggle, LanzaTech and Technical University of Denmark (DTU) announced plans to establish a next-generation C1 biofoundry in Europe. On May 5, DTU and LanzaTech unveiled a multi-year
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
One-Fifth of U.S. Renewable Diesel and SAF Production Was Exported in 2H25
by Jimmy Troderman (U.S. Department of Energy Energy Information Administration) The United States exported nearly 50,000 barrels per day (b/d) of renewable diesel and other biofuels—a category which includes sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)—in the second half of 2025 (2H25), about 20%
May 18, 2026 Read Full Article
EU Rules Risk Energy-Intensive SAF Production Strategies
by Charlotte Bailey (AIN Online) A report from Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology has cautioned that under existing European Union (EU) rules, fossil-free aviation fuels may become more expensive and energy-intensive. After analysing different methods for producing synthetic methanol, the study
May 18, 2026 Read Full Article
CertifHy and Hydrogen Europe Partner for RFNBO Certification Training
(CertifHy) CertifHy and Hydrogen Europe are teaming up in a strategic partnership to provide Hydrogen Europe’s members and the wider hydrogen community with targeted training on Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO) certification, built on a well-established programme developed over the
May 18, 2026 Read Full Article
SAF Production Offers Potential Energy Security Boost: BP
by Thomas Washington (S&P Global) EU cover crops could meet 2030 SAF targets; Long-term offtake deals needed for project financing; Incentive complexity challenges global production costs Sustainable aviation fuel production could enhance energy security by creating local feedstock sources, though divergent global incentives
May 15, 2026 Read Full Article
The Case of the Missing Hydrogen Economy: A Baker Street Inquiry into Fuel Cells and Factories
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... “Elegant systems. Extraordinary diagrams. Vast public subsidies. Then five years later the pilot plant is mothballed, the tax credits vanish, and everyone quietly discovers a new transition.” ... Fuel cells had long occupied a curious position within
May 15, 2026 Read Full Article
NATO Backs Renewables as Solution to Energy Security, Despite US Skepticism
by Ben Makuch (Politico) ... Since the war in Afghanistan exposed the problems with setting up forward operating bases in remote conditions powered by large and pricey diesel generators, murmurs within NATO have persisted that technologies like solar panels as well
May 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Eni and MSC Cruises: Enilive’s HVO Diesel Biofuel Successfully Tested for Maritime Transport
(Eni) Eni and MSC Cruises have announced the completion of a test of the use of Enilive’s HVO (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil) diesel. This test confirmed the technical feasibility of using the biofuel in its pure form in the maritime sector to
May 14, 2026 Read Full Article
PuriFire Energy & X-Press Feeders Sign Letter of Intent
(MEM UK News) Leading UK clean energy innovator PuriFire Energy has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with X-Press Feeders, the world’s biggest independent feeder carrier, to support the development and supply of green bio methanol for the shipping sector. The
May 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Hapag-Lloyd and Kuehne+Nagel Take Their First Joint Step towards Sustainable Ocean Shipping
(Hapag-Lloyd) First collaboration between Hapag-Lloyd and Kuehne+Nagel on sustainable ocean freight using Sustainable Marine Fuels (SMF); Approx. 3,000 tonnes CO₂e emission reductions agreed as pilot volume for 2026; Around 1,000 tonnes of RED III compliant, waste based SMF utilized Hapag-Lloyd and Kuehne+Nagel are further
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
LanzaTech Selects North Sea Port, Ghent as Site for Europe’s First Commercial Alcohol-to-Jet SAF Facility
(LanzaTech) €500 Million Project Targets 79 000 Tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel and 9 000 Tonnes of Renewable Diesel Annually -- North Sea Port is delighted to announce that LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA) (“LanzaTech”), a member of the FLITE (Fuel via
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Commission Publishes Simplification Review of EU Deforestation Regulation m Public Comment DEADLINE June 1, 2026
(European Commission) Today (May 3, 2026), the Commission published a report on the simplification of the revised EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and a set of further measures for a smooth and effective implementation following the agreement of co-legislators last December. These
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Issue 193: Singapore-Listed Palm Oil Stocks Catch Biodiesel Spark
by Kenneth Lim (Business Times) This week in ESG: Analysts raise forecasts for crude palm oil as Iran war continues -- Shares of Singapore-listed palm oil companies have climbed steadily so far this year as the war in Iran further elevates the
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
US Exported One-Fifth of RD and SAF in Second Half of 2025
(Biofuels International) The United States exported around 20% of its renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) during the second half of last year, reflecting both rising domestic production and growing international demand for low‑carbon fuels. This shift highlights the country’s expanding
May 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Grupo HAM Will Have BioGNL and/or BioCNG Available throughout Its Network of Spanish Service Stations during the Month of May
(HAM Group) The company is completing the rollout announced at the end of 2025 and reinforcing its commitment to biomethane as a renewable solution for professional transport HAM Group announces that, during the month of May, its entire network of refuelling stations
May 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Europe’s Biofuel Crossroads
(Biofuels International) As Europe accelerates towards net-zero emissions and greater energy independence, the biofuel industry stands at a critical juncture. Once heralded as a cornerstone of decarbonising transport and delivering rural economic benefits, the sector in 2026 presents a complex picture: rapid
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
X-Press Feeders Signs Bio-Methanol Offtake LOI
by Gary Howard (Seatrade Maritime News) Feeder operator to take up to 15,000 tonnes of bio-methanol from PuriFire Energy and explore potential new port-based bio-methanol production facilities. -- X-Press feeders announced the signing of a letter of intent (LOI) with UK-based clean
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Wärtsilä Joins EU-Funded Consortium to further Accelerate Zero-Carbon Shipping for Long-Distance Vessels
(Wärtsilä) Technology group Wärtsilä has joined H4PERION, an EU-funded Horizon Europe project led by the University of Vaasa in Finland, to help accelerate the transition to zero-carbon long-distance shipping. The four-year project will develop and demonstrate solutions to improve engine efficiency
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Why Biomethane Trading Just Quietly Entered a New Phase
by Leon Stille (OilPrice.com) Updated mass balance rules from International Sustainability and Carbon Certification are tightening how biomethane is traded; Biomethane is becoming central to Europe’s renewable fuels system; The impact is financial as much as regulatory—projects and trading structures must be robust and
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
IMO Climate Talks Stay Alive as Carbon Plan Survives U.S. Pushback at MEPC 84
by Mike Schuler (gCaptain) The International Maritime Organization has kept its landmark shipping climate framework alive following a week of high-stakes negotiations in London, setting up a decisive endgame later this year after deep divisions again blocked a final deal. The outcome
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Dance the Samba. The Italy-Brazil Partnership
by Rossana Miranda (Decode 39) Italy is looking to Brazil as a strategic partner to build new industrial and energy supply chains around biofuels, as the long-awaited EU-Mercosur agreement opens a new phase in economic relations between Europe and South America. That was
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Neste Reports Strong Renewable Products Margins for Q1
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) Neste Corp.’s renewable products segment experienced a significant increase in earnings during the first quarter of 2026 despite lower production volumes, according to the company’s April 29 earnings release. The increase is attributed to stronger term
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Stranded Molecules: Why US SAF Can't Cross the Atlantic to Fill Europe's Mandate Gap
(SAF Path) The trans-Atlantic SAF trade Europe was counting on isn't price-blocked, ship-blocked, or supply-blocked. It's certification-blocked. -- The trans-Atlantic SAF trade that policy modelers assumed would balance the system, US molecules flowing east into a structurally short EU market, is not
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Webinar: Q2 Biofuels Outlook: Iran War Implications --- May 28, 2026 --- ONLINE Recorded Presentation Available
The Iran War is already reshaping global energy markets. But what could it mean for biofuels? Join ResourceWise’s Matthew Stone, VP of Business Development and Low-Carbon Fuels, for a live Q2 2026 Biofuels Market Update exploring the conflict’s implications for
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
EBRD and Jordan Join Forces to Enhance Energy Security and Green Transition
by Nibal Zgheib (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) EBRD signs framework with Jordanian ministries and NEPCO to support renewables, battery storage and grid modernisation; Framework will strengthen the energy sector through reforms to improve NEPCO’s resilience and financial sustainability; Agreement will advance
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
EU Ethanol Market Eyes Mercosur Inflows as Quotas Near; E20 Push Adds Upside
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) EU ethanol quotas open May 1 for Mercosur; E20 blend push could boost demand 58% by 2030; Market watches import flows vs. policy shifts European ethanol markets are bracing for the start of Mercosur import flows from May 1,
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
SBP (Sustainable Biomass Program) Standards v2.1 Published
by Melanie Wedgbury (Sustainable Biomass Program) The Sustainable Biomass Program (SBP) has today published v2.1 of the SBP Standards, reinforcing sustainability safeguards, improving audit consistency, and strengthening alignment with the EU Renewable Energy Directive (REDIII), whilst maintaining the scheme’s established risk‑based
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Moeve and Accenture Join Forces to Accelerate the Decarbonization of Industrial Customers’ Operations across the Entire Value Chain
(Moeve) Moeve’s energy expertise is complemented by Accenture’s global capabilities across industries and technologies; This agreement reflects the progress of “Moeve decarbonize” a comprehensive portfolio of solutions to support industrial customers in planning and executing their decarbonization efforts Moeve is teaming up with
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Intermediate and Degraded Land Crops No ‘Miracle’ Solution for SAF, New Study Shows
(European Federation for Transport and Environment) Crops grown between food harvest cycles or on low-quality land are seen as green solutions for powering planes, but T&E’s new study shows that so-called ‘intermediate crops’ or crops grown on ‘severely degraded land’ could
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Global Fuel Crunch Raises the Stakes for US Renewable Diesel Exports
(ResourceWise) Surging feedstock prices have pulled US renewable diesel producer margins down from recent highs. Even so, plants remain far more profitable than they were before March. According to a Prima CarbonZero analyst report, Gulf Coast producers utilizing domestic used cooking oil
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Blog EU Move to Phase Out Soybeans as Biofuel Feedstock by 2030 Threatens $2.2 Billion in US Exports
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) A decision by the European Commission on April 10, 2026, to phase out soybeans as a feedstock for biofuels by 2030 could have broader implications for U.S. agriculture, according to a new report from USDA's