by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Governors' Biofuels Coalition) ... The NCGA (National Corn Growers Association) report identified three key areas to increase demand for corn—E15, marine fuels, and biobased products. We have all heard the promise of Sustainable Aviation Fuels
GHG (Greenhouse Gas Emissions)
Back TO HOMEBiomethane Supply Potential and Its Relevance for Shipping by 2030
(Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) Summary -- • Lower-emissions energy carriers for hard-to-abate sectors like shipping are available but unlikely to scale in the absence of regulations that make them cost-competitive. This has led to some criticism of potential
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Carbon Capture Coalition Statement on the Extension of the Safe Harbor for 45Q Public Comment DEADLINE October 30, 2026
(Carbon Capture Coalition) On August 14, the US Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced they have modified and extended the available safe harbor for taxpayers who capture and store carbon in dedicated saline geologic formations until such time as Treasury
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Diesel Consumption in Germany Increases Sharply
(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) Hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), also known as renewable diesel, defines the sales trend for incorporation in diesel blends in Germany. At approximately 205,000 metric tons, HVO use increased significantly compared with the same period the previous year. According to the
August 09, 2026 Read Full Article
T&T Positioned as Caribbean’s Green Fuel Anchor
(Trinidad & Tobago Guardian) Trinidad and Tobago is emerging as the Caribbean’s anchor for green fuel bunkering, according to a landmark regional study unveiled at the 24th Caribbean Shipping Executives’ Conference (CSEC) in Willemstad, Curaçao. The study, commissioned by the Caribbean Shipping
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Fuel for Thought: Key Players Say New Rules Back Local Refineries to Produce Lower Carbon Fuels
(Cleanaway) Viva Energy and Cleanaway have welcomed the Australian Government’s latest reform to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme (NGERs) which will recognise low carbon liquid fuels, including renewable diesel, LPG and kerosene made via co-processing at local refineries. Under the
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Renfe Promotes the Use of Renewable Fuels in Non-Electrified Services
(Renfe) -- Renfe and Repsol have successfully completed a trial of the use of renewable fuel HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) on the Costa Verde tourist train. -- HVO represents an alternative to conventional diesel and a solution compatible with the existing fleet that
July 28, 2026 Read Full Article
CARB Refines Corporate GHG Reporting Program in Latest Public Workshop
(Bracewell) The California Air Resources Board (CARB) held another public workshop on SB 253 on July 21[1] providing updates on the fast-approaching initial reporting requirements for Scope 1 and 2 emissions that take effect this November. Additionally, as previewed in a
July 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Tracking a Flight Path to a Green Aviation Future
(Adelaide University/NewsWise) An Adelaide University-led study has mapped out a route to advance the commercial aviation industry towards a net-zero emissions future, powered by green hydrogen. Aviation is one of the fastest growing producers of greenhouse gas emissions, generating around 14% of
July 27, 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
IESGA, POSCO International Partner on Biochar Research for Carbon Reduction in Palm Plantations
(International ESG Association/Carbon Capture Magazine) The International ESG Association (IESGA) and POSCO International have launched a joint research initiative to study the use of biochar and soil carbon management in Indonesian palm plantations as part of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
India’s Aviation Opportunity: Turning Agricultural Residue And Low-Cost Solar Into Competitive Sustainable Aviation Fuel With Power-And-BioMass-To-Liquids
(Energy Innovation) This report, co-authored with India Energy & Climate Center at UC Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy, examines how India can turn agricultural waste and low-cost green hydrogen into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through a power-and-biomass-to-liquids (PBtL) industry. India faces
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Air Canada and Airbus Launch Joint Initiative to Scale Domestic Canadian SAF and Help Reduce the Life-Cycle Emissions of Corporate Travel
(Airbus) Air Canada, the country’s largest airline and flag carrier, and Airbus, a global leader in aerospace manufacturing with the largest commercial aircraft industrial footprint in Canada, are uniting their shared commitment to aviation decarbonisation. To lead the way in advancing
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
CARB Provides Additional Clarity on LCFS Amendments
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The California Air Resources Board on July 14 provided additional clarity on its 2025 Low Carbon Fuel Standard amendments with the release of a new 13-page frequently asked questions (FAQ) document. The agency said the
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Republican Moves to Scrap 2009 California Clean Car Rule
by Alex Guillén and Alex Nieves (Politico Pro E&E Daily) The Trump EPA recently asked Congress to undo four more federal waivers underpinning California air pollution rules. -- Wyoming Republican Rep. Harriet Hageman over the weekend introduced legislation targeting California vehicle emissions
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Hawai'i Gov. Green Signs Legislation to Modernize Our Transportation System
(Office of Hawai'i Governor Josh Green) – Governor Josh Green today (July 14, 2026) signed SB 2999, Act 258 and HB 2021, Act 259 into law. The signing of these bills strengthens the administration’s efforts to build a clean energy economy
July 18, 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
Regulatory Agenda Released by the White House Office of Management and Budget on July 3 -- U.S. Department of the Treasury Plans to Issue Final 45Z Regulations in November 2026.
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... U.S. Department of the Treasury currently plans to issue final 45Z clean fuel production credit regulations in November 2026. Information on Treasury’s 45Z rulemaking process is one of hundreds of regulatory actions summarized in the
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
GHGP Urged to Unlock Renewable Gaseous Fuels Markets ahead of New Standard
(Bioenergy International) Aligning with the UK's London Climate Action Week’s ambition to deliver an inclusive and resilient net-zero transition, circa 90 global industry leaders have called on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) to recognise the environmental and climate benefits of renewable
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Minnesota to Withdraw EV Mandate
(National Association of Convenience Stores) The decision is tied to a court case led by NACS and Minnesota retailers. -- Minnesota has agreed to entirely withdraw its EV mandate (Clean Cars rule), per a recently submitted Stipulation and Joint Motion sent to
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
SB 253 Update: CARB Delays Reporting Deadline to November 2026 and Proposes to Clarify Requirements
(Sidley Austin) Companies preparing to comply with California’s Senate Bill (SB) 253 and submit their first required disclosures in August 2026 have received an update this week from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) that will delay reporting deadlines. On June
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Reps. Barragán, Carter, Sr., and Senator Van Hollen Introduce Bill to Develop Next Generation of Clean Shipping Technology and Infrastructure
(Office of Representatives Nanette Barragán (CA-44)) Representatives Nanette Barragán (CA-44) and Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02), along with Senator Chris Van Hollen (MD), reintroduced the Next Generation Shipping Act. The legislation would create a $1 billion per year program through the
July 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Automakers Urge Court Not to Reinstate Biden Climate Standards
by Alex Guillén (E&E News PM) Manufacturers warn they would have to take "drastic actions" to comply, including restricting sales of internal combustion vehicles. The auto industry’s biggest trade group has told a federal court that reinstating Biden-era EPA greenhouse gas tailpipe rules
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
ExxonMobil and Wallenius Wilhelmsen Complete Their First Sea Trial of Biofuel Blend Made from FAME Distillation Residue
(ExxonMobil) First ExxonMobil Sea trial of bio marine fuel blend using FAME Distillation Residue; A cost-effective fuel pathway to reduced lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions vs conventional marine fuel ExxonMobil has successfully supplied a B30 0.50% sulphur marine residual fuel blend (B30 VLSFO),
June 25, 2026 Read Full Article
CARB Floats New Vehicle LEV, GHG, ZEV Standards Amid Waiver Litigation
(Inside EPA) California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff are proposing new criteria pollutant, greenhouse gas and zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) standards that would take effect in model year 2031, even as the Trump administration is waging an aggressive campaign to limit the
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
How Washington Is Advancing Hydrogen and Renewable Fuels
(Washington State Department of Commerce) Washington is working with state and local governments, utilities, industry, tribes and communities to support cleaner fuels and energy systems. Hydrogen is expected to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution in parts of Washington’s economy
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Carbon Market Could Offer Farmers Opportunity for More Money
by Gil Gullickson (Wallaces Farmer/Farm Progress) As Things Look to Me: Carbon intensification score helps determine eligibility for Section 45Z payments. Section 45 of the Inflation Act of 2022 could determine payments to farmers who produce low-carbon fuels. The tax credit’s worth is based
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Ocean Visions Launches Tool to Advance Seaweed as Climate Solution
(Ocean Visions) Digital road map outlines priority actions needed for seaweed to support decarbonization across multiple sectors -- Ocean Visions today (June 9, 2026) announced the launch of its Seaweed-Based Products for Decarbonization road map, a first-of-its-kind digital resource designed to help guide the responsible
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Sends More California Waivers to the GOP Buzzsaw
by Alex Guillén (Politico Pro E&E News) Automakers would no longer face any federal or state tailpipe standards for greenhouse gases. -- EPA on Friday (June 12, 2026) submitted four more California air pollution rule waivers to Congress, where Republicans can use
June 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Delivery of ANTWERPEN Marks the Beginning of a New Fuel Era in the Maritime Industry
(Exmar) With the delivery of the Midsize Gas Carrier ANTWERPEN EXMAR is proud to say that this marks a very important milestone in low-carbon shipping. ANTWERPEN is the world’s first oceangoing vessel capable of transporting ammonia as well as using it
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Japan Proposes Default GHG Emissions Scores for Brazilian Corn Ethanol and Thai Sugarcane and Cassava Ethanol
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) on April 17 released proposed default greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions values for Brazilian corn ethanol, Thai sugarcane ethanol and Thai cassava ethanol, according to a report filed
June 09, 2026 Read Full Article
MIT Energy Initiative Launches Study of Sustainable Fuels for Hard-to-Decarbonize Transportation
by Nancy W. Stauffer (MIT Energy Initiative) MIT experts will examine options for climate-friendly fuels for aviation, international shipping, long-haul trucking, and freight rail. Earlier this year, the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) launched a major study to examine the sustainable fuel options
June 09, 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
SEC Proposal Pulls the Plug on Climate Disclosures Public Comment DEADLINE August 3, 2026
by Jean Chemnick (Politico Pro Greenwire) The Securities and Exchange Commission called the Biden-era rule “overly burdensome and costly." -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a proposal Friday (May 29, 2026) to undo Biden-era requirements that publicly traded companies provide a
May 31, 2026 Read Full Article
GHG Protocol Launches Action and Market Instruments Request for Information: What It Is and Why It Matters
(Greenhouse Gas Protocol) Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) has taken a significant step forward with the release of its Actions and Market Instruments (AMI) Phase 1 White Paper, opening a 60-day Request for Information (RFI) seeking stakeholder feedback on one of
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Clean Maritime Fuels and Policy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) With shipping accounting for three percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, momentum is accelerating for low-carbon maritime fuels. Legislative developments like the Inflation Reduction Act’s technology-neutral Section 45Z tax credit and the proposed Renewable Fuels for
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
New Materials for Electrolysis: Making Green Hydrogen More Affordable
(Swiss Federal Department of Finance) Green hydrogen – produced from water using renewable energy – is an important sustainable fuel and energy storage medium. However, its industrial production is significantly more expensive than the conventional production of hydrogen from fossil sources.
May 20, 2026 Read Full Article
‘State of Sustainable Fleets 2026 Market Brief’ Shows Renewable Diesel, Biodiesel Adoption Grows
(TRC Companies/Biobased Diesel Daily) Now in its seventh year, “The State of Sustainable Fleets 2026 Market Brief,” released May 4, delivers a comprehensive, technology-neutral assessment of an industry building resilience through powertrain and fuel diversification amid an extended period of uncertainty. The
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Viewpoint: A Call to Action for SAF Users In Business Aviation Public Comment DEADLINE May 31, 2026
by Emily Tobler (Aviation Week) The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) released its Action and Market Instruments (AMI) Phase I white paper, alongside a request for information (RFI), which marks the first step in a multiyear process to provide clarity on how
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
I-TRACK Foundation and Global Gas Tracking Launch I-TRACK(G) Code and Registry for Biogas and Biomethane
(International Tracking Standard Foundation) The I-TRACK Foundation and Global Gas Tracking (GGT) announce the launch of the I-TRACK Product Code for Biogas and Biomethane (I-TRACK(G) Code), a standardized framework enabling the issuance, transfer and redemption of certificates for biogas and biomethane.
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Iowa, Missouri Sue New York over Biofuel Rule, Cite Higher Fuel Costs
by Donnelle Eller (Des Moines Register/AOL) Iowa and Missouri are suing to block an edict by New York requiring their and other ethanol and biodiesel producers to report how much of the renewable fuel might be sold in the state. The Iowa
May 18, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Proposes to Delay Unattainable Biden-era Vehicle Standards, Projecting $1.7 Billion in Savings Public Comment DEADLINE TBD
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Today (May 14, 2026), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin proposed another massive deregulatory action to restore consumer choice and make vehicles more affordable for all American families. EPA is proposing to delay the compliance
May 15, 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
Vietnam Races ahead with Sustainable Aviation, Marine Fuels
(VNA/Vietnam Plus) Vietnam is racing ahead with its energy transition by developing eco-friendly fuels like sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and sustainable marine fuel oil (SMFO), which supposedly cut CO₂ emissions by as much as 80%. The whole push lines up perfectly with
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Prospects for Global Green Shipping Deal Boosted by US Tariff Ruling, Analysts Say
by Joe Lo (Climate Home News) While divisions remain over the international shipping’s Net Zero Framework, the US’s main threat may now have been partly neutered -- A recent US court ruling restricting President Trump’s ability to impose sweeping tariffs has improved
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Industry Pushes for Ambition in Renewable Energy in Transport Post-2030
by Domenico Mininni (European Biodiesel Board/Euractiv) The European Biodiesel Board (EBB), representing the biodiesel (FAME and HVO) and bio-based aviation fuel (HEFA) producers in the EU is pushing for ambitious targets post-2030. Currently, the European Commission is evaluating responses from stakeholders on
April 22, 2026 Read Full Article
What’s Shaping Transportation Energy Policy?
by Matt Durand (NACS) As markets continue to evolve, the future of fuel is being shaped by all three branches of the federal government and at the state level. -- ... More often, policy is determined by what Congress does not do, such as
April 21, 2026 Read Full Article
US Biofuels and Alternative Fuels: Charting the Course for Global Marine Decarbonization
by John May (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Executive Summary: The global maritime industry stands at an inflection point. Responsible for approximately 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions — equivalent to the total annual output of Japan — international shipping faces unprecedented regulatory,
April 17, 2026 Read Full Article
DEKRA Recognized as Certification Body for Renewable Hydrogen under the CertifHy EU RFNBO Scheme
(DEKRA) Europe’s renewable hydrogen market has taken another step towards industrial scale-up. CertifHy has officially recognized DEKRA Certification as an independent Certification Body under the CertifHy EU RFNBO Voluntary Scheme, authorizing the company to carry out certification, pre-certification and re-certification audits
March 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Low Carbon Fuel Programs Cost Less and Perform Better Than Expected
by Cory-Ann Wind (Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels Alliance America’s state regulatory team promotes state and local-level biofuel policies to complement the important work of the association’s federal team. One of the team’s most important tools is a low carbon
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
DESIREE Project Aims to Improve Green Hydrogen Production
(Biofuels International) A new European research initiative is developing high-efficiency electrolysis technologies to produce renewable hydrogen from water in a more "sustainable, cost-effective, and efficient way", using advanced and responsible approaches to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Despite its potential, hydrogen remains largely
March 16, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Cellulosic Ethanol Commercialization
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Despite early momentum, global cellulosic ethanol operational capacity peaked around 2015 and has stabilized near 40 facilities due to persistent economic and technical barriers, including high enzyme costs and complex feedstocks. Regional deployment varies significantly: Brazil leads
March 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Advanced Sorting Technologies Key to Meeting EU Food Waste Targets
(Bioenergy Insight) With over one billion tonnes of food waste generated annually worldwide — accounting for 8-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions — a new report from IEA Bioenergy TCP Task 36 has examined the sorting technologies available to help the
March 10, 2026 Read Full Article
From Roadmap to Bankable Projects: Turning the EU Sustainable Transport Investment Plan into Action
(United Nations Environment Program Finance Initiative) In November 2025, the European Commission announced the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP), a roadmap under the EU Clean Industrial Deal to mobilize funding for the decarbonization of the aviation and waterborne transport sectors. The aviation
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Why Small Hydrogen Markets Are Likely to Shrink
by Michael Barnard (Clean Technica) Someone recently asked me about small, distributed hydrogen use cases and whether those markets might eventually be served by imported green methanol cracked onsite to produce hydrogen. The idea is not irrational. Hydrogen is difficult to
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
45Q Credits Amid EPA GHG Reporting Uncertainty
by Roxby Hartley and Chelsa Oren (EcoEngineers) For ethanol producers investing in carbon capture and storage, Section 45Q, the U.S. tax credit for carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestration, remains a cornerstone incentive. At the same time, recent regulatory developments have introduced uncertainty
March 05, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Delays 2025 Deadline for Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program
(Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Feb. 27 issued a final rule delaying the 2025 reporting deadline for its Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) from March 31, 2026, to Oct. 30, 2026. The agency continues to consider repeal of the
March 04, 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) 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
Interesting and Developing Applications for Carbon Dioxide
by Sam Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics, Ltd/Biofuels Digest) ... On the other hand, the best US industry can do, is to make a truly concerted effort to reduce carbon emissions. A few ways are found in this article; or at the least
February 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Bill Protects Farmers from Lawsuits over Greenhouse Gas Emissions
by Isabella Luu (Iowa Public Radio) Farmers would be strongly shielded from lawsuits over greenhouse gas emissions under a bill advanced Tuesday by an Iowa House panel. The bill (HSB 693) states that farmers would be protected from legal responsibility for the climate impact of greenhouse emissions, unless a
February 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Heavy Transport Decarbonisation: Why Low-Carbon Liquid Fuels Still Matter
by Rachel Sparkhall (HutanBio) Heavy Transport Decarbonisation -- Decarbonising heavy transport (including aviation, shipping, and long-haul freight) is widely regarded as one of the most difficult challenges in the global energy transition. These sectors already account for around 10% of global greenhouse gas
February 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Trump Repeals Landmark Legal Policy Underpinning Key Climate Rules
by Jake Spring, Ambrosia Wojahn and Brady Dennis (Washington Post) Nearly 17 years after the Environmental Protection Agency declared that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases threaten the public’s health and welfare, the agency on Thursday rescinded the landmark legal opinion
February 12, 2026 Read Full Article
‘Grass2Gas’ May Be Key to Sustainable Pennsylvania Dairy Farms, Study Suggests
by Jeff Mulhollem (Pennsylvania State University) Implementing novel management practices in dairy farming, one of the commonwealth’s major agricultural industries, could help alleviate a large source of both nutrient pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, according to a multidisciplinary team led by
February 12, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to IMO Global Shipping Emissions Framework
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has introduced its groundbreaking Net-Zero Framework, making shipping the first global industry with binding emissions reductions. Key news includes the 2027 enforcement of a mandatory greenhouse gas pricing mechanism and a
February 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol’s Next Big Wave: Maritime Transport
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Global logistics provider Maersk wants to work with ethanol producers from around the world to create the next big wave in maritime transport. “Collaboration between shipping and fuel producers is essential to build supply chains that
February 10, 2026 Read Full Article
California’s C&I Rulemaking Enters a Defining Phase: What the ISOR Changes
by Kate Haerizadeh (OPIS Insights) CARB has entered into an important phase of its rulemaking process for California’s C&I program. The board on Jan. 13 released an Initial Statement of Reasons (ISOR), a 356-page document outlining the agency’s rationale for a comprehensive package
February 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol, Biogas Can Accelerate India’s Clean Mobility Transition, Says Maruti Suzuki’s Tarun Aggarwal
by Anurag Chaturvedi, Darshan Nakhwa, & Ketan Thakkar (Autocar Professional) India needs clean mobility that works at scale today, not just EVs, Maruti Suzuki executive says. -- Amid a strong push for electric vehicles, ethanol blending and biogas offer India the fastest and
January 31, 2026 Read Full Article
California Accelerates Work on EV Rules, Tax Credits that Trump Opposes, State's Top Air Regulator Says
by Lisa Baertlein, Valerie Volcovici and David Shepardson (Reuters) California officials are meeting Detroit automakers this week to discuss the next phase of greenhouse gas regulations for cars and trucks, the state's top air regulator said. ... Ford Motor (F.N), opens new tab and Stellantis
January 30, 2026 Read Full Article
ITOCHU Announces Signing of Memorandum of Strategic Partnership for Decarbonization in the Transportation Sector
(ITOCHU) ITOCHU Corporation and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Execute Japan’s First Environmental Attribute Certificate Trade -- ITOCHU Corporation (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Keita Ishii, President & COO; hereinafter “ITOCHU”) announced today (January 9, 2026) that it has signed a memorandum of strategic partnership
January 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Trump Officials Have Delayed Finalizing the Repeal of the Agency’s “Endangerment Finding” over Concerns the Proposal Is Too Weak to Withstand a Court Challenge.
by Jake Spring (Washington Post) Trump’s biggest climate rollback stalls over fears it will lose in court -- Trump officials have delayed finalizing the repeal of a landmark legal opinion key to their effort to eliminating the Environmental Protection Agency’s climate rules because of concerns
January 29, 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
A Wonky Accounting Device Is Becoming an Essential Part of Climate Strategies: Environmental Attribute Certificates
by Jim Giles (Trellis) Environmental attribute certificates aggregate demand for low-carbon products to boost the spread of emerging technologies. EACs were used in 2025 to funnel investment to low-carbon cement, iron, road transport and other sectors. The instrument works by separating the environmental
January 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Ahead of the Curve: Washington’s Clean Fuel Standard Exceeded Expectations during Its First Year
(Washington State Department of Ecology) Ecology’s upcoming rulemaking will drive even more clean fuel production through 2038 -- A new report from the Washington Department of Ecology shows that the state’s Clean Fuel Standard eliminated an estimated 2 million tons of greenhouse gases in
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Endangerment Finding Repeal Goes to White House for Final Review
by Alex Guillén (Politico Pro) ... As proposed in July, EPA argued that the Clean Air Act does not give it the authority to address climate change because of the global nature of greenhouse gas emissions. By revoking the 2009 endangerment finding
January 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Treasury Issues 45Q ‘Safe Harbor’ amid EPA Plan to Scrap GHG Reporting
(Inside EPA) The Treasury Department is issuing a promised “safe harbor” for companies looking to qualify for the section 45Q carbon storage tax credit after EPA proposed to scuttle its Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) requirements related to the sector, though
December 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Canada Issues New Regulations to Reduce Methane Emissions
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The Canadian government on Dec. 16 released final regulations to reduce methane emissions from the country’s oil and gas sector and landfills. The government is also investing $16 million in methane measurement, reporting and mitigation research.
December 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Neste Revises Some of Its Climate Targets
(Neste) Neste, the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), revises some of its climate targets due to the company’s current financial position and streamlined investment portfolio. Reaching the original climate targets by the previously communicated very
December 23, 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
New Treasury and IRS Guidance Addresses 45Q Carbon Capture Credit Risks
by Vasil Velev (Carbon Herald) The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service have released new guidance aimed at keeping the federal carbon capture tax credit functioning smoothly through a period of regulatory uncertainty, offering a temporary compliance pathway for companies
December 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Emissions Are ‘Supercharging’ the Warming Impact of Methane
by Ayesha Tandon (Carbon Brief) The warming impact of hydrogen has been “overlooked” in projections of climate change, according to authors of the latest “global hydrogen budget”. The study, published in Nature, is the most comprehensive analysis yet of the global hydrogen cycle,
December 19, 2025 Read Full Article
GHG Protocol Public Consultations Public Comment DEADLINE extended to January 31, 2026
(Greenhouse Gas Protocol) Public consultation is a critical component of GHG Protocol’s Standard Development and Revision Procedure, providing an opportunity for all stakeholders to contribute feedback on key topics related to GHG Protocol standards and guidance. Two public consultations are actively underway: One focuses
December 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Prince Rupert Gateway Partners Celebrate Sustainability Milestone
(Prince Rupert Port Authority) The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) and 13 Prince Rupert Gateway partners teamed up in 2025 to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from port operations by replacing more than two million litres of conventional diesel with Petro-Canada
December 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Mandatory GHG Emissions Reporting Applies to New York State AD Facilities
(BioCycle Magazine) The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) finalized rules in December that require large greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters that generate 10,000 or more metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) annually to report their emissions each
December 17, 2025 Read Full Article
New York Finalizes Emissions-Reporting Requirements
by Marie J. French (Politico Pro) Polluters will have to report greenhouse gas emissions in the Empire State. -- Power plants, factories, large dairy farms, landfills, fuel suppliers and other polluters based in New York will have to provide emissions reports to
December 11, 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
3 Ways to Unlock the Full Potential of Carbon Pricing
by Austin Whitman (Change Climate Project/Trellis) Aligning corporate and policy frameworks can unlock climate finance and enhance accountability. Sustainability professionals need consistent terminology and standards to distinguish meaningful carbon pricing mechanisms from symbolic ones. Internal carbon pricing can fund supplier decarbonization and significantly
December 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Idemitsu, Kanematsu Start Biofuel Supply for Ships
by Motoko Hasegawa (Argus Media) Japanese refiner Idemitsu and trading house Kanematsu have started supplying biofuel mixed with fatty acid methyl ester (Fame) for oceangoing ships, to help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the maritime sector, the companies said today. In
December 08, 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
Corn’s Clean-Energy Promise Is Clashing with Its Climate Footprint
by Ames Alexander (Floodlight/Wisconsin Examiner) ... The fertilizer used to grow it is warming the planet and contaminating water. Corn is essential to the rural economy and to the world’s food supply, and researchers say the problem isn’t the corn itself. It’s
December 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Trump Expected to Significantly Weaken Fuel Economy Rules
by Lisa Friedman and Maxine Joselow (New York Times/The Spokesman-Review) The Trump administration is expected Wednesday to propose weakening automobile fuel efficiency standards that were set under President Joe Biden to spur the sale of electric vehicles, according to three people
December 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Net-Zero Guide: Practical Approaches for Global Shipping Companies
(DNV) The report to explore how shipping companies can develop practical, cost-effective strategies for achieving net-zero emissions. -- The maritime industry is entering a decisive decade of transformation, driven by evolving regulations, commercial pressures, and a general global shift towards reduced greenhouse
December 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Rota Sustentável COP30 Records 99% Reduction in GHG Emissions with Be8 BeVant® Biofuel in Mercedes-Benz Euro 6 Engines
(Be8/Biobased Diesel Daily) Brazil-based biodiesel producer Be8 announced in November that it and Mercedes-Benz do Brasil collected significant data in comparative tests evaluating 100 percent biofuel in Euro 6 engines equipped with BlueTec 6 technology. The “Rota Sustentável COP30” covered more than
December 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Presentations Available -- Collecting GHG Emissions Data: Current Capabilities and Challenges
(National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine) Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions information can be used to measure, allocate, and reduce emissions across many sectors. By gathering accurate and efficient data on GHG emissions, we can gain important insights on reducing these
December 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Popping the Cork on New Low-Cost Carbon Capture Method
by Caitlin Clark (Texas A&M Unversity Stories) The process uses water and pressure to remove carbon dioxide from emissions at half the cost of current methods. -- A new, low-cost method for capturing carbon dioxide emissions from power plants and industrial facilities relies
November 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Nuclear-Powered Containerships Could Unlock $68 Million in Annual Savings and Eliminate GHG Emissions
(Lloyd's Register) A new industry report reveals how nuclear propulsion creates competitive advantage for both operators and charterers through superior economics and performance. -- Nuclear-powered containerships have the potential to eliminate bunker costs, cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and deliver faster transit
November 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Brazil Sees Issues Related to Import of US Biofuels 'Practically Resolved
by Marcela Ayres (Reuters) Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin said on Tuesday that unspecified issues related to the country's imports of U.S. biofuels were "practically resolved". He did not provide details, but according to the Development, Industry, Trade and Services Ministry, which is
November 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Guidebook on Ethanol Microdistilleries for Clean Cooking
(United Nations Industrial Development Organization) The global search for clean and sustainable energy solutions has never been more urgent, especially in the context of achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy (SDG
November 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Exclusive: European Commission Touts Increase of Biofuels to Clean up Heavy Transport
by Marta Pacheco (Euro News) Exclusive: The EU wants to increase the uptake of biofuels for the aviation and maritime sectors to cut pollution from heavy transport. Ukraine could play a key role. The European Commission is planning to boost the use
November 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Cop: Cop 30 Leaves Fossil Fuels out of Final Deal
by Caroline Varin, Georgia Gratton and Lucas Parolin (Argus Media) The UN Cop 30 climate summit concluded today (November 22, 2025) without a deal on a plan to shift away from fossil fuels, but with a promise from the Brazilian Cop
November 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Rolling out Biofuel Mandates
(Biofuels International) Over the past five years, several Asian countries have introduced or strengthened biofuel mandates as part of their strategies to enhance energy security, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and support agricultural economies. These policies have varied in scope and ambition,
November 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Hycamite’s Technology to Decarbonize Shipping Awarded AiP by Industry Leader DNV
(Hycamite) Hycamite TCD Technologies Ltd.’s (“Hycamite”) application of its technology to decarbonize the maritime industry has received an important new certification from classification society DNV. DNV awarded Hycamite an Approval in Principle (AiP) for its concept design of a pre-combustion, solid-form carbon capture system that
November 14, 2025 Read Full Article
EU Parliament Backs New 2040 Climate Target
by Kate Abnett (Reuters) EU target results from hard-fought compromise; Countries can outsource some emissions cuts; Target falls short of scientists' recommendations; Plan is still more ambitious than many others The European Parliament on Thursday approved the EU's plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions by
November 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Mercedes-Benz and Be8 Bring the COP30 Sustainable Route to Brasília with a Test Using 100% Biofuel in Euro 6 Engines.
(Mercedes-Benz) • On an experimental basis, the objective is to compare the greenhouse gas emission levels of the Euro 6 engines that equip the Actros Evolution 2553 6x2 truck and the O 500 RSDD 8x2 coach, fueled by B15 commercial diesel and
November 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Global Industry Leaders Call on GHG Standards-setting Body to Incentivize Renewable Gases
(American Biogas Council) Ahead of COP30, 30 leading industrial and utilities companies around the world have joined coordinators of the Let Green Gas Count campaign (including ADBA, the American Biogas Council, EBA, eNG Coalition, Eurogas, Molecule Group, RNG Coalition, World Biogas Association) in call to the Green House
November 07, 2025 Read Full Article
LanzaTech Secures €40 Million EU Innovation Fund Grant for First-of-Its-Kind Integrated CCUS Project in Norway
(LanzaTech) LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA), a leader in industrial carbon recycling, is thrilled to announce the awarding of a €40 million grant from the European Union’s Innovation Fund, subject to the finalization of the grant agreement. The project, featuring the
November 07, 2025 Read Full Article
STEROPE: Pioneering Europe’s New Model of Carbon Circularity and Industrial Decarbonization
(Hydrocarbon Processing) STEROPE is a new European project that will demonstrate how advanced carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technologies can transform industrial CO₂ emissions into sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), renewable marine fuels and bio-based chemicals, using green hydrogen and innovative catalytic
November 06, 2025 Read Full Article
New Study Finds California’s Indirect Land Use Change Score for Ethanol Is Obsolete
(Renewable Fuels Association) As the California Air Resources Board (CARB) prepares to hold a Biofuels and Land Use Change Public Forum tomorrow (November 6, 2025), a comprehensive new report from Life Cycle Associates, Advances in Estimation of Land Use Change Emissions Associated with Ethanol, shows
November 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Brazil: Waga Energy Presents Its RNG Production Solution on the Sidelines of COP30
(Waga Energy/World Biogas Association) With COP30 just a few days away, Waga Energy is presenting its WAGABOX® technology, which purifies landfill gas into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), in Rio de Janeiro. This is a key solution as Brazil aims to produce more
November 04, 2025 Read Full Article
NEXTCHEM (MAIRE) Launches Its First Sustainability-Linked Financing Framework to Accelerate the Energy Transition
(MAIRE) The Framework introduces ambitious targets on supplier engagement (Scope 3 GHG emissions) and avoided emissions, aligned with NEXTCHEM’s commitment to decarbonization and green acceleration; It supports NEXTCHEM’s existing and future sustainability-linked financing solutions Milan, 28 October 2025 – MAIRE (MAIRE.MI) announces that NEXTCHEM has launched
November 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Hilgers, Bird Urge EPA to Create Opt-in GHG Reporting Program to Preserve 45Q, 45Z Availability for Ethanol Producers
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird on Nov. 3 filed a public comment with the U.S. EPA expressing concern that the agency’s proposed repeal of its Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program
November 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Green Hydrogen and Ammonia: Opportunities and Challenges for Minnesota
by Michael Reese ((University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center (WCROC)) Industrial decarbonization is the process of reducing fossil energy consumption thereby lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with producing various products. This is also known as reducing the
October 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels – A Continuing Debate: Why I Trust TEI Research
by John Eichberger (Transportation Energy Institute) Recently, I have seen several reports claiming that biofuels are not good for the environment, that they emit more carbon than the petroleum they displace and that their production has diverted resources and negatively affected
October 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Campaigners Push Waste Emissions Trading for EU Circular Economy Act
by Neil Merrett (MRW) The EU should move away from relying on landfill bans in favour of a ‘cap-and-trade system’ to increase reuse and recycling, argues Zero Waste Europe (ZWE). A briefing document from the environmental campaign body had put forward the reform proposals
October 31, 2025 Read Full Article
CBAM Regulatory Framework for the Definitive Period Starting in 2026
(UABIO) Starting from January 1, 2026, the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)is moving from a Transitional to a Definitive period. This means that importers of certain goods will not only have to report their greenhouse gas emissions, as has been the case since
October 20, 2025 Read Full Article
California Reauthorizes Cap-and-Invest Program, Providing Market Certainty for Clean Investments and Setting Limits on the Use of Carbon Offsets
(Clean Air Task Force) This weekend (September 13-14, 2025), the California legislature passed AB 1207 and SB 840, reauthorizing California’s Cap-and-Invest program through 2045, developing a plan for allocating revenues from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, and defining requirements for compliance
October 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Unlocking the Potential of Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage
by Charlotte Levy, Stephanie Herbstritt, Kathy Fallon, Zoe Jee (Clean Air Task Force /Carbon 180) During New York Climate Week, Carbon180 joined experts from Clean Air Task Force, Carbon Direct, the National Wildlife Federation, and World Resources Institute to present and discuss the opportunities and challenges
October 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Chipping Away at the Value Proposition of Biofuels
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Governors' Biofuels Coalition) The RFS, SAF, Tax Credits and smart farming programs are all predicated in part on reducing carbon. The Trump administration, with little pushback from Congress, has said never mind, we don’t value
October 17, 2025 Read Full Article
UN Shipping Agency Delays Decision on Carbon Price under US Pressure
by Enes Tunagur and Jonathan Saul (Reuters) US and Saudi Arabia strongly oppose carbon price on shipping; Trump urged countries to vote no to the emission-reduction measure; Majority of 57 countries voted to delay decision, 47 opposed -- A majority of countries at the
October 17, 2025 Read Full Article
20 Years Later: Minnesota's Biodiesel Legacy Leads the Nation
by Noah Fish (AgWeek) Minnesota became the first in the nation in 2005 to require a biodiesel blend in its diesel fuel. -- Twenty years ago, Minnesota farmers helped make history. In the fall of 2005, the state became the first in
October 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Clean Marine Fuels Are an Enormous Market Opportunity for U.S. Biofuels and Ag—Don’t Let It Sink
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association) There’s an old saying in politics that suggests “if you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.” Sure, the adage is overused and a bit cliché. But it aptly describes events that will be
October 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Growing ‘Continuous Corn’ Drives Emissions of a Powerful Greenhouse Gas. It Doesn’t Have To.
by Anika Jane Beamer (Inside Climate News) Corn monocropping emits higher levels of nitrous oxide, a greenhouse gas which traps heat in the atmosphere more than 300 times as effectively as carbon dioxide. Simple interventions could drastically reduce emissions, experts say.
October 11, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Low-Load Cycle Emission Control
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Focused on enhancing low-temperature SCR activity for hard-to-electrify applications, this project leverages Operando EPR and DFT calculations to study Cu-zeolite kinetics. A key finding is that strong Brönsted acid sites (BAS) enhance low-temperature activity by promoting the hydrolysis
October 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Green Fuel Regs for Ocean Shipping Offer Hope for Struggling U.S. Ag Sector
by Philip Brasher (Agri-Pulse) Over the objections of the Trump administration, an international body that regulates ocean shipping is preparing to finalize a cap-and-trade system for reducing greenhouse gas emissions that offers a potential new market for biofuels made from agricultural feedstocks.
October 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Biogenic Carbon Dioxide from RNG Is Key to Europe’s Carbon Strategy – EBA
(Bioenergy International) The European Biogas Association (EBA) has launched a comprehensive paper exploring the valorisation of biogenic carbon dioxide from the biogas sector, enabling the EU’s carbon strategy to reduce emissions and support a sustainable, low-carbon economy as a scalable and
October 02, 2025 Read Full Article
DHL and Hapag-Lloyd Sign Agreement to Further Decarbonize Supply Chains
(DHL Group) Both companies are committed to ambitious decarbonization targets, with Hapag-Lloyd aiming to achieve net-zero fleet emissions by 2045 and DHL striving to reach net-zero GHG emissions by 2050. 3-year framework agreement signed for deploying sustainable marine fuel 25,000 tons CO2e emission
September 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Harnessing Municipal Wastewater as a Resource
((Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB Research News) Sewage treatment plants do more than just clean wastewater. They are also sources of raw materials. In the KoalAplan project, researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB
September 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Gasum and Preem Enter Strategic Partnership – Enables Preem Cardholders to Refuel with Biogas at Gasum Stations
(Gasum) During the summer, Gasum and Preem signed a strategic cooperation agreement that enables Preem's corporate customers to refuel liquid and compressed biogas at Gasum stations in Sweden. On top of the environmental benefits, all transactions will be consolidated into a
September 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels: Superyachting’s Next Step in Decarbonisation
by Yukta Sharma (Nautical Voice) Lloyd’s Register (LR) has released the latest edition of its award-winning Fuel for Thought series, highlighting the role of biofuels in the superyacht sector’s energy transition. Fuel for Thought: Biofuels for Yachts, launched during the Monaco Yacht Show, positions hydrotreated
September 25, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s Multi-Slide Guide to Global Regulatory Framework and Policies for International Shipping
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The 2023 IMO GHG Strategy aims for net-zero emissions from international shipping by or around 2050, targeting 20% GHG reduction by 2030 (striving for 30%) and 70% by 2040 (striving for 80%). A mandatory GHG emissions
September 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Major Automakers Call for EPA to Ease Tailpipe Emissions Rules
by David Shepardson (Reuters) Automakers warn EV tax credit expiration impacts industry investment; Automakers seek feasible revisions to Biden's emissions rules; Automakers fear loss of battery production tax credit next year; Democrats, environmentalists urge EPA to maintain current emissions rules A group representing nearly all
September 24, 2025 Read Full Article
DHL Cooperates with Henkel to Enhance the Use of Sustainable Marine Fuel
(DHL Group) The initiative builds on a successful project in 2024, when Henkel and DHL Global Forwarding piloted SMF on a selected part of Henkel's volumes. The significant expansion in 2025 demonstrates the shared determination to advance their logistics decarbonization activities. GoGreen
September 18, 2025 Read Full Article
LR Launches Biofuel Advisory Service to Help Accelerate Shipping’s Decarbonisation
(Lloyd's Register) The new service aims to support the shipping industry in safely and efficiently adopting biofuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. -- Lloyd’s Register (LR) has launched its new Biofuel Advisory service at London International Shipping Week to help shipowners, fuel
September 17, 2025 Read Full Article
National Academies Publish New Report Reviewing Evidence for Greenhouse Gas Emissions and U.S. Climate, Health, and Welfare
(National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine) A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine says the evidence for current and future harm to human health and welfare created by human-caused greenhouse gases is beyond scientific dispute. The report focuses
September 17, 2025 Read Full Article
EPA Proposes to Cancel Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program Public Comment DEADLINE November 3, 2025
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Sept. 12 released a proposed rule to end the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. If finalized, the proposal would remove reporting obligations for most large facilities, all fuel and industrial gas suppliers, and
September 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Global Greenhouse Gas Overview
(U.S, Environmental Protection Agency) Summary: "Electricity & Heat Production" (34%), "Industry" (24%), & "Agriculture, Forestry, and other Land Use" (22%) account for 80% of ALL GHGs. Only 15% comes from "Transportation" which includes Trains, Planes & Ships. At the global scale, the key greenhouse
September 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Fuels, Strategic: Why Biomethanol Matters More than Ever
by Alisha Patil (Kings Research/Biofuels Digest) Biomethanol is quietly emerging as one of the most compelling levers in the decarbonization of both renewable chemicals and marine propulsion—a bit like cryogenic CO₂ in food processing: pragmatic, powerful, and often underappreciated. Drawing on
September 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels Gain Traction in Global Energy Shift
by Todd Riggs (Oil & Gas Middle East) As fossil fuel reliance decreases, biofuels emerge as a key low-carbon alternative in the global energy landscape. -- ... The share of fossil fuels in the world’s energy mix has decreased from 82% in
August 26, 2025 Read Full Article
CORSIA, Upgraded: A Flyer’s Guide to SAF & LCAF (with Real Perks)
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Welcome aboard Flight CORSIA 101, non-stop from Fossilville to SAFtown. We’re routing you through three ICAO manuals (sustainability criteria, default LCE values, and actual LCE methodology) that arrived in their shiny 2025 versions, and we’ll get you
August 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Using Biomethane from Palm Oil Waste to Fuel Sustainable Growth
(Unilever) Unilever is using biomethane made from palm oil waste to help lower emissions at our facility in Indonesia. Discover how we’re working to grow our business more sustainably and inspire positive change in the palm oil industry. Unilever is the first
August 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Maritime Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Adopting LNG, Biofuels Stressed as Alternatives
(New Age Bangladesh) Academicians and other speakers on Tuesday at a discussion emphasised adopting Liquefied Natural Gas and biofuel to curb greenhouse gas emissions from the maritime vessels. Addressing a workshop titled ‘Reducing emissions, sailing forward: decarbonising Bangladesh’s maritime industry’, they stressed
August 20, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to International Bioeconomy Coordination
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Biofuture Platform, a multi-stakeholder initiative, pioneers international coordination for a sustainable bioeconomy. Its innovative focus is evidence-based analysis, including a Global Biomass Resource Assessment and common criteria for sustainable fuels. Newsworthy outcomes include G20 consensus
August 20, 2025 Read Full Article
11,000 and Counting: SBTi Touts Uptick in Corporate Emissions-Cutting Plans
by Heather Clancy (Trellis) Close to 40 percent of companies with validated pledges have both near-term and net-zero targets. Industrial manufacturers account for one-third of companies with emissions targets. Pledges by Chinese companies tripled in the past 18 months, to 450. Findings counter the
August 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Emvolon and Montauk Renewables Announce Launch of Joint Venture to Convert Biogas into High-Value, Low Carbon Fuel
(Emvolon/Business Wire) Following the successful completion of a field demonstration, the new joint venture seeks to develop projects to generate up to 50K metric tons of green methanol annually by 2030 -- -Emvolon, an MIT spin-off that converts greenhouse gas emissions into
August 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Ethanol Car Market Growth Accelerates with Rising Green Mobility Demand
(Allied Market Research/EIN Newswire) ... The ethanol car market refers to the segment of the automotive industry that utilizes ethanol-based fuels, such as E85 or flex-fuel, as a primary energy source. Ethanol cars are designed or modified to run on higher
August 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Powering AI
by Caitlin Scheresky (Biomass Magazine) ... The Data Center Coalition defines data centers as “physical locations that organizations use to house their critical applications and data,” including anything “in the cloud.” ... The Electric Power Research Institute, among other projects, tracks the number
August 01, 2025 Read Full Article
A Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S. Climate Public Comment DEADLINE September 2, 2025
(U.S. Department of Energy) On July 29, 2025, the Department of Energy (DOE) published a report entitled A Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S. Climate, evaluating existing peer-reviewed literature and government data on climate impacts of Greenhouse
July 30, 2025 Read Full Article
EPA Moves to End Climate Regulation under Clean Air Act Public Comment DEADLINE September 15, 2025
by Jake Spring and Anusha Mathur (Washington Post) The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday announced a proposal to rescind the landmark legal opinion that underpins virtually all of its regulations to curb climate change. The move would end EPA regulations on greenhouse
July 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Powering India with Agricultural Biomass: Biofuels as an Alternative to Burning
by Gaurav Kedia (The Hindu Business Line) Fast-tracking incentives like tax breaks and guaranteed grid access for bio-refineries is now critical -- Year after year, farmers across India burn leftover stalks and husks, eliminating an estimated 90 million tonnes of biomass out