(Climbing.Fast.) NBAA (National Business Aviation Association) welcomes the Massachusetts Port Authority’s (Massport’s) recently announced roadmap for increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the Commonwealth and across New England. Massport’s plan for SAF growth was detailed in a series of
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Back TO HOMEScania, Viking Showcase Renewable Diesel in Atlantic City Sea Trial
(Scania/Powerboat World) Scania, one of the world's leading manufacturers of engines, announced today the successful demonstration of the performance and viability of renewable marine diesel fuel in a Viking 48 Convertible powered by twin Scania 1,150 HP DI16-liter V8 engines during
June 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Biomethane across Borders: How Emissions Are Inventoried in the EU
(UABIO) We have prepared a review of the recent report “Biomethane across borders: exploring the possible trade barrier related to how biomethane is captured in emissions reporting”, prepared by Common Futures and commissioned by the Biomethane Industrial Partnership (BIP). The reason for issuing this
June 11, 2025 Read Full Article
American Biogas Council Releases New Data Showing Biogas Systems’ Capacity to Capture Energy from Waste, Reduce Pollution in Every State
(American Biogas Council) The American Biogas Council (ABC) today released new data showing, on a state-by- state basis, the energy production and waste recycling benefits that a full build-out of potential biogas systems could provide. The data — provided via an interactive map — includes
June 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Argus Media: EU–IMO Overlap Could Incentivise Biofuel Demand
by Stefka Wechsler (Argus Media/Manifold Times) EU and IMO dual efforts to cut shipping emissions could lead to stacked fines and higher fuel costs for ships visiting EU ports, but it could also sharpen incentives to use biodiesel blends. The EU’s FuelEU
June 11, 2025 Read Full Article
UFOP Calls for Abolition of Double Counting and Stricter Fraud Prevention
(Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP)/Biofuels Central) Another company in the GHG quota trading sector has to file for bankruptcy -- Following the ADAC’s withdrawal from GHG quota trading at the end of the 2024 quota year, EMOVY
June 11, 2025 Read Full Article
RCL Partners with OR to Pioneer the Use of BIOFUEL in Container Shipping for the First Time
(Regional Container Lines) On June 4, 2025, Regional Container Lines Public Company Limited (RCL), and PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited (OR), Energy Solutions Business, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) “Bio VLSFO Supply Agreement.” This marks the first
June 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Engine Technology Forum Calls for Changes to California’s Renewable Portfolio Standards Guidebook
(Engine Technology Forum) Urges inclusion of Renewable Diesel/HVO and Hydrogen for ICE -- The following statement was issued today (June 5, 2025) from Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director of the Engine Technology Forum, regarding the Forum’s filing to the California Energy Commission’s
June 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Finavia's Helsinki Airport Operations Reach Net-Zero Carbon Emissions – Neste MY Renewable Diesel a Key Solution
(Neste) Airport company Finavia's Helsinki Airport has achieved net-zero carbon emissions targets in its own operations and has received an international Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program’s net-zero certification. Neste MY Renewable Diesel™, powering the machinery and emergency power generators at the Helsinki
June 10, 2025 Read Full Article
APG, on Behalf of ABP, Makes Strategic Investment of up to €250 Million in SkyNRG, a Leader in Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
(SkyNRG) APG, on behalf of its pension fund client ABP, is investing up to €250 million in SkyNRG to enable the development and adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) worldwide. The funding will support the continued growth of SkyNRG’s platform which
June 09, 2025 Read Full Article
NEDO Selects MOL's Wind Hunter for Development of Technologies for Realizing a Hydrogen Society
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto; Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo) today announced that its Wind Hunter Project, a zero-emission initiative that utilizes wind power to produce hydrogen, has been selected by Japan's New Energy and
June 09, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to SynPet
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) SynPet offers a proprietary Thermal Conversion Process (TCP) that uniquely treats complex mixed plastic waste, including PVC, without sorting or drying. This non-combustion technology avoids new CO2 emissions. Products include Circular Naphtha, Renewable Natural Gas, and
June 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Vale, Cummins and Komatsu Advance Joint Dual Fuel Program to Develop Large Truck Engine Powered by Both Ethanol and Diesel
(Vale) Cummins testing QSK60 engine in new advanced low-carbon fuel test cells at Seymour Engine Plant with field trials slated for 2026 -- Vale announces that its partner Cummins Inc. has started the successful commissioning of a new ethanol fuel test cell,
June 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Ethanol Makes Its Case in Maritime Decarbonisation
by Mark Smith (Safety4Sea) ... In October, the International Maritime Organization is set to adopt a legally binding framework to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships over 5,000 GT, pending entry into force in 2027. Including a new fuel standard
June 05, 2025 Read Full Article
The Implications of the European Green Deal Stemming from the REPowerEU Plan for Brazil–European Union Relations in the Sustainable Fuels Sector (2019–2024)
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo, Giovana Moreira Rodrigues and Lais Forti Thomaz (Brazilian Journal of International Relations) This article examines the implications of the European Green Deal and the REPowerEU program on Brazil-European Union bilateral relations in the sustainable fuels sector from 2019
June 05, 2025 Read Full Article
BlackCoral Energy and Biofuel Express Form Joint Venture to Supply Biofuels to the Marine Sector
(Biofuel Express) Biofuel Express and BlackCoral Energy have joined forces to bring sustainable biofuels to the maritime sector. This strategic partnership will deliver HVO100 and B100 to key ports across Denmark, southern Norway, Sweden, and northern Germany—supporting vessel operators in meeting
June 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Shipping Industry Seeks Practical Fuels to Meet Emission Standards
(Rystad Energy/OilPrice.com) • Biofuels are a viable option for the shipping industry to meet emission standards, but current production capacity is insufficient to meet demand, particularly for sustainable second-generation biofuels. While future fuel technologies like ammonia and methanol face challenges, biofuels offer
June 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Moeve Signs its Largest Marine Biofuel Supply Agreement with Armas Trasmediterránea to Drive Maritime Decarbonization
(Moeve) -- Moeve to supply 40,000 tons of second-generation marine biofuels to Armas Trasmediterránea through the end of 2025 at the ports of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and of Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), marking the energy company’s first delivery of
May 29, 2025 Read Full Article
New Method Promises to Upend Accounting for Short-Lived Pollutants
by Jim Giles (Trellis) Efforts to reduce methane and black carbon can deliver critical short-term benefits, according to the Global Heat Reduction Initiative. Conventional carbon accounting measures impact over 100 years, lessening the focus on short-lived drivers of global warming. The Global Heat
May 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Cover Crops May Not Be Solution for Both Crop Yield, Carbon Sequestration
(Cornell University/EurekAlert!) People have assumed climate change solutions that sequester carbon from the air into soils will also benefit crop yields. But a new study from Cornell University finds that most regenerative farming practices to build soil organic carbon – such as
May 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Bioenergy Devco Announces Name Change to BTS Bioenergy
(BTX Bioenergy/PR Newswire) Rebranding reflects the Company's history and sets the tone for its future. -- Bioenergy Devco, a leader in the design, engineering, construction, financing, and operation of advanced anaerobic digester systems, has announced that the company is now known as BTS
May 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Can We Fly Guilt-Free with Britain’s New Stance on Sustainable Aviation Biofuel?
by Bhok Thompson (Green Prophet) The United Kingdom has taken a significant step in advancing sustainable aviation by approving an increase in the co-processing blend limit for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from 5% to 30%. This decision, endorsed by the UK Ministry of
May 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Iowa Legislature Passes Bill to Create SAF Tax Credit
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Iowa state lawmakers in May approved tax legislation that, in part, aims to create a tax credit to incentivize sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production within the state. The bill is now under consideration by Iowa
May 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Trade Groups Weigh in on Closure of Greenergy Biodiesel Plant in Immingham, UK
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Greenergy announced May 20 the temporary suspension of operations at its biodiesel plant in Immingham, North East England. The company said it is conducting a strategic review to evaluate the plant’s commercial viability amid “the significant
May 27, 2025 Read Full Article
UPM Sharpens Its Focus on Biofuels Growth Strategy and Plans to Discontinue the Rotterdam Biofuels Refinery Project
(UPM) Following extended technical, commercial and strategic evaluations UPM plans to discontinue the development of its potential second biomass-to-fuels refinery at the Port of Rotterdam. As a result, UPM plans to halt all engineering work related to the CAPEX investment in
May 27, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Castlerock Biofuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Castlerock Biofuels, in collaboration with Ensyn, holds exclusive US rights to RTP® fast thermal conversion technology. They plan a facility in Maine to produce 20 million gallons annually of Renewable Fuel Oil (FPBO) from woody biomass
May 27, 2025 Read Full Article
When the Spotlight Moves On, Does Carbon Still Matter? Looking at Big News from Pyran, Carbon Clean, HutanBio
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) We’ve rarely had a week in the bioeconomy where so much worthy advancement on carbon-smart technology won so less applause. Pyran announced that an independent cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment for its 1,5-pentanediol, confirms that Pyran’s bio-based PDO
May 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Wallem Group Sets out Best Practice Guidance for Marine Biofuels
(Wallem Group) Wallem Group, a leading global maritime partner, has published a new whitepaper to ensure ships, ships systems and crews are fully prepared to load, store and use biofuels in everyday vessel operations. ‘Marine Biofuels: Adoption, use and best practice’ recognises the
May 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Companies Behind Dairy Industry’s First Methane Targets Show Early Success
by Jim Giles (Trellis) ... Danone is also partnering with Sistema, a company that has developed a modular biodigestor that smaller farms can use to process manure into fertilizer and biogas. READ MORE Related articles Sistema.bio Signs MoU with Danone to Deploy 6,500
May 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Draft Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2 Explained: Environmental Attribute Certificates Public Comment DEADLINE June 1, 2025
(Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)) This blog outlines how the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) defines environmental attribute certificates (EACs), which includes carbon credits, and how the revised draft of the Corporate Net-Zero Standard proposes they are used. SBTi has released the
May 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Renewable Race Fuel: Powering Progress at 225mph
(Shell) For the third year, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES is lowering emissions by 60% as the first US-based motorsports series to power racing with Shell’s 100% renewable race fuel.* -- Back-to-Back Wins in 2024 -- It was truly a historic moment as one of
May 26, 2025 Read Full Article
FedEx Takes Delivery of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from Neste at LAX
(FedEx) One-year, over three-million-blended gallon deal marks the first major U.S. SAF deployment by FedEx, building upon years of successful fuel efficiency improvements in its air operations. -- FedEx (NYSE: FDX) today announced an agreement with Neste, the world’s leading producer of
May 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Hapag-Lloyd Achieves Bio-Methane Milestones Under ZEMBA Initiative
(Bunker Market) Hapag-Lloyd, World’s leading shipping liner company, has reached significant milestones in its efforts to decarbonize the shipping industry under the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) initiative. The company successfully completed its bio-methane bunkering operations, marking a major step toward the
May 24, 2025 Read Full Article
HD Hyundai Mipo Leads the Ammonia-Propelled Ship Market
(HD Hyundai Mipo) Agreement to apply ammonia propulsion engine to 4 multipurpose liquefied gas carriers -- Leading the next-generation eco-friendly shipbuilding market, including the start of construction of LCO2 carriers HD Hyundai Mipo (CEO Hyung-Kwan Kim), an affiliate of HD Korea Shipbuilding &
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
NORDEN Collaborates with Microsoft to Lower Its Maritime Supply Chain Emissions
(Norden) Danish shipping company NORDEN is working on a pilot project with Microsoft to help reduce its maritime supply chain emissions by utilising NORDEN's biofuel voyage and Book and Claim solution, we're helping Microsoft reducing their maritime emissions. “We are pleased to
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Finnlines Launches Green Service Powered by Electricity and Biofuels
by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak (Offshore Energy) Finnish shipping company Finnlines has decided to launch a low-emission sea transportation service, which combines sustainability with efficient carriage of freight. -- As part of the new Green Lane service, there will be two options for new
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
SAF Production Surges in US Despite Uncertainty
by Fayaz Hussain (SAF Investor) When the US President Donald Trump took office earlier this year, many in the renewables space (including SAF) held their breath. His early announcements about pausing the funding announced through the Inflation Reduction Act – especially
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Maryland Department of Environment Alternative Fuels and Technologies Working Group - Sessions 1 and 2
(Maryland Department of Environment) The goal of this working group is to discuss the role of biofuels, carbon capture, fuel cells, hydrogen, and other technologies in MDE’s building decarbonization policies. This first working group session will provide an overview of
May 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Overland Aviation & Avfuel Introduce SAF to Midwest Ahead of EBACE
(Avfuel) Luxury North Dakota FBO, Overland Aviation (KXWA)—together with leading independent fuel supplier, Avfuel Corporation—proudly announces it accepted a delivery of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on May 12, expanding accessibility of the fuel in a new region within the United States. The
May 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Zero-rating: Biofuel Mandates and the Use of Poc
(Norwegian Environment Agency) Biofuels reported in a national biofuel mandate can be zero-rated in the EU ETS and ETS2. Poc can be used to document zero-rating for 2024 and 2025. -- Operators of installations, aircraft operators, shipping companies and regulated entities (hereafter
May 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Washington Governor Signs Bill to Update the State’s Clean Fuel Standard
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on May 17 signed a bill that sets more ambitious targets for the state’s Clean Fuel Standard. The new law requires a 45% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2038 when
May 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Delta Air Lines Supports Michigan SAF Legislation
(Delta Airlines/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Delta Air Lines on May 7 announced its strong support for new bipartisan, bicameral legislation that will accelerate the growth of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Michigan while strengthening the state’s agricultural economy and creating new opportunities
May 19, 2025 Read Full Article
United States Biodiesel Market Research Report 2025-2033: EPA and DOE Push Biodiesel and SAF as Key Drivers in America's Clean Energy Future
(Research and Markets/Globe Newswire) In the United States, biodiesel is also extensively applied in transportation, agriculture, and the industrial sector. It fuels trucks, buses, and marine vessels, lowering greenhouse gas emissions as well as fossil fuel dependence. The agricultural industry is
May 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Preventing Biofuels Sustainability Fraud and Unfair Competition
(European Biodiesel Board/Politico) Amid concerns over sustainability fraud, the European biodiesel industry is pushing for regulatory reform. -- As Europe accelerates efforts to decarbonize transportation, biofuels have emerged as an important solution. These CO2-neutral fuels ― derived from sustainable feedstocks including crops and waste
May 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Boost for British Green Aviation Fuel Production to Support Jobs and Lift off Emerging Industry
(U.K. Department for Transport and Mike Kane MP) New sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) measures will support aviation expansion and meet decarbonisation goals. new laws introduced today (May 14, 2025) will increase homegrown sustainable aviation fuel, positioning the UK as a world leading destination for the
May 15, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Connecting Industry & Building Consensus
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Sam Lehr from Molecule Group discussed connecting the Bio-based, Synthetic, and Hydrogen-based Fuels, Chemicals and Materials industries. Key takeaways include engaging in global dialogues and policy advocacy, representing industry to bodies like COP30, G7, and G20.
May 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Completion of the First e-Fuel Plant Module!
(INERATEC) The first module of our e-Fuel pioneer plant was picked up from the INERATEC headquarters in Karlsruhe after a successful FAT (Factory Acceptance Test). It was then transported to its destination in the Industrial Park Frankfurt Höchst, where it is
May 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Methanol-Fueled Offshore Wind Farm Crew Transport Vessel (CTV) Completed: The World's First Car to Use Only Bio-methanol Fuel, Contributing to Decarbonization
(NYK) The Transporter, a methanol-fueled crew transfer vessel (CTV) owned and operated by Northern Offshore Services (NOS), a subsidiary of Northern Offshore Group (NOG), an offshore wind power generation-related business of the NYK Group, has recently been delivered. The vessel is
May 15, 2025 Read Full Article
10 Top Takeaways for Renewable Chemicals and Biomaterials in 2025
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The spring conference season is starting to draw to a close, what are the takeaways from the major presentations of the season? Here are our top 10 Takeaways for renewable chemicals and biomaterials project development and product
May 13, 2025 Read Full Article
As Renewable Diesel Surges, Sustainability Claims Are Deeply Questioned
by Sean Mowbray (Mongabay) • Renewable diesel (RD), dubbed HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) by producers, is hailed by its supporters as a climate-friendly alternative to carbon-intensive fossil diesel. RD is a complex biofuel often made in retooled oil refineries from feedstocks including
May 12, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Sustainability Still Matters
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation features Tammy Klein of Transport Energy Strategies. It discusses mixed policy signals in the U.S., stressing sustainability balances environmental, economic, and social concerns. Key highlights include contrasting potential Biden and Trump administration approaches on
May 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Phillips 66 and NextEra Energy Resources Begin Commercial Operations at Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex Solar Facility
(Phillips 66) The solar facility at Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex is now commercially operating, marking a pivotal step in the collaboration between Phillips 66 and NextEra Energy Resources to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at one of the largest on-site solar facilities
May 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Norden Conducts First US Biofuel Journey in ‘Measured’ Step toward Cleaner Shipping
by Sara Kosmajac (Offshore Energy) Denmark-based maritime transportation player Norden has completed its inaugural biofuel voyage out of the United States, marking the next step in the company’s ambition of supporting a wider application of this clean energy source in
May 09, 2025 Read Full Article
UPM Biofuels Marks 10 Years of Pioneering Renewable Fuel Production in Lappeenranta, Finland
(UPM) UPM Biofuels celebrates ten years of successful operations at its Lappeenranta Biorefinery, the world’s first commercial-scale facility producing advanced biofuels from wood-based residues. Since 2015, the refinery has been at the forefront of developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based fuels and materials,
May 09, 2025 Read Full Article
UNIMOT with First Delivery of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Poland
(UNIMOT) Unimot Aviation, member of the Unimot Group, has carried out Poland's first physical delivery of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to a Polish airport. The fuel was delivered to the Katowice International Airport in Pyrzowice, which is an important step towards
May 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Section 45V Q&A with EcoEngineers Webinar
Join us for an engaging Q&A webinar focusing on the verification services for the Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). Our experts will provide detailed insights into the verification process, including
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Carbon Counts: A Video Podcast with EcoEngineers
(Ecoengineers) Carbon accounting is the method and practice of tracking an organization’s greenhouse gas emissions throughout the supply chain process and life cycle of a product or service. Organizations, regulators, and governments are focused on the measurement and reduction of greenhouse
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Establishing Biofuel Pathways for the Ocean-going and Inland Marine Sectors
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation features Mike Kass from Oak Ridge National Laboratory. It addresses decarbonizing marine shipping to meet IMO GHG reduction targets. Highlights include research by a 4-lab partnership assessing bio-intermediate potential via TEA and LCA, showing
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Alder Renewables and Bioénergie AECN Announce Project Avance: Unlocking Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in Québec
(Alder Renewables) The ambitious project aims to build a first-of-its-kind pilot plant to produce SAF and unlock optionality for today’s refiners -- Alder Renewables and Bioénergie AE Côte-Nord are proud to announce Project Avance, a strategic partnership to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
GCMD’s Life Cycle Study Quantifies Net GHG Emissions Savings for Pathways with Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS)
(Global Center for Maritime Decarbonization) Incorporating CO2 that is captured from HFO combustion onboard vessels into concrete production results in the highest GHG emissions savings of the different utilisation pathways explored, as it partially displaces the need for carbon-intensive cement ashore; Post-capture transport
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
2024 Iowa Renewable Fuels Economic Contribution Study Shows Impact of Stagnant Corn Demand Hitting Agriculture Economy
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association) Access to New Markets to Grow Demand Require Carbon Capture and Sequestration -- According to a new economic contribution study released today (May 6, 2025), Iowa biofuels production has begun to reflect stagnant corn demand throughout the agriculture
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
The Trump Administration Pauses a Moonshot Push to Grow Biofuel Crops with Less Fertilizer
by Celia Llopis-Jepsen (KCUR/NPR ) Scientists in Kansas, Missouri and other states were poised to start research to cut U.S. reliance on fertilizer imports, keep biofuel farming cost-competitive and tackle a potent greenhouse gas. The U.S. Department of Energy had a vision:
May 06, 2025 Read Full Article
EU Requirements for CO₂ Use in RFNBO Production: What Makes a Fuel an RFNBO?
by Timothy Daniel* (Rimba, Inc., special for Advanced Biofuels USA) Under the EU Renewable Energy Directive II (RED II), Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBOs) are defined as “liquid or gaseous fuels which are used in the transport sector other than biofuels
May 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Market-Based Accounting for Clean Fuels
(CRS) Fuel producers and their customers concerned with managing the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from using fuels are pursuing ways to replace conventional fossil fuels with biologically derived and lower-emitting alternative fuels. To help spur investment in the production of these
May 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Renewable Methanol: Powering Decarbonisation across Hard-to-Abate Sectors
by Kristian Ilasko (Hydrocarbon Engineering) As the global drive toward net-zero intensifies, industries are seeking practical, scalable solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Renewable methanol is emerging as a key enabler in this transition, offering a low-carbon alternative derived from
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Wet Wastes
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Understand the potential of hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) to produce significant volumes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from wet wastes. HTL offers a continuous process with high carbon yields. Research focuses on addressing key challenges like nitrogen
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Difficult and Costly Energy Transition unless the EU Invests in Biomass
(Chalmers University of Technology) Biomass is currently the EU’s largest renewable energy source, but climate strategies often focus on other energy sources. A comprehensive analysis, led by Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, now shows that biomass is crucial for Europe's ability
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Sojitz Enters Biomethane Production and Sales Business in India
(Sojitz) Sojitz Corporation (“Sojitz”) invests in a holding structure of the special purpose company, IOC GPS Renewables Pvt. Ltd. (“IGRPL”) established jointly by GPS Renewables Private Limited. (“GPSR”) and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (“IOCL”), the largest state-owned oil company in India,
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Advancing Maritime Decarbonization: The 2025 IMO Agreement and the Fuel Transition
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The international transport sector, encompassing both aviation and maritime shipping, accounts for a significant share of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) suggests aviation, in 2023, was
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Preem Redefine HVO100 Launches – The World's First Nordic Swan Ecolabel HVO100
(Preem) Road transport accounts for one-third of climate emissions in Sweden, and last year these emissions increased by 18 percent. To reverse this trend and enable an immediate reduction in fossil carbon dioxide emissions, Preem is now launching Preem Redefine HVO100,
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Ministry of Environment Announces that Climate Fund Will Start Financing Biomethane Trucks and Buses
(bnamericas/ABiogás (machine translation)) Starting this year, the National Climate Change Fund (FNMC) will start financing the acquisition of heavy-duty vehicles powered by biomethane, as well as the replacement of diesel engines with versions compatible with the renewable fuel. The measure is
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Vitol Launches New FuelEU Compliant Co-processed VLSFO Offering for Marine Customers
(Vitol) Vitol’s Elandra Falcon is the first vessel to bunker the fuel at Fujairah -- Vitol Bunkers is to offer customers FuelEU compliant co-processed bunkering fuel. The fuel is being produced by Vitol’s refinery in Fujairah – a 100kbd refinery producing finished
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Legislation Aims to Create Clean Fuel Standard in New York
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Legislation currently under consideration by the New York legislature aims to establish a clean fuel standard (CFS) that would reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity from on-road transportation by 20% by 2033. The bill, S01343A, was
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Planting Seeds for a New Renewable Fuel Policy
by Kara Gundel (Engine Technology Forum) ... Here’s why, biodiesel and renewable diesel are classified as advanced biofuels by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) due to their significant environmental benefits. These fuels must achieve at least a 50% reduction in
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Repsol and Bunge to Boost Development of Renewable Fuels in Europe with Intermediate Crops
(Repsol) The companies will collaborate to process intermediate crops into low-carbon intensity oils to be used as feedstock for the production of renewable diesel or sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). -- Repsol and Bunge (NYSE: BG) today announced a major milestone in the
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Verde Sets Industry First with Puro.earth Carbon Credits from Asphalt
(Verde Resources/PR Newswire) Verde Resources Inc. proudly announces the successful completion of its proof-of-concept project at the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) Test Track, resulting in the issuance and sale of the world's first-ever Biochar Carbon Removal Credits from asphalt applications. In collaboration
April 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Heritage Aviation and Avfuel Bring Sustainable Aviation Fuel to KBTV
(Avfuel) New offering highlighted by visit from mayor and airport director -- Heritage Aviation, along with Avfuel Corporation—a leading independent supplier of aviation fuel and services—is proud to announce the introduction of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport
April 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Michigan Lawmakers Consider Biodiesel Incentives
by Nicole Heslip (Brownfield Ag News) The Michigan Soybean Association is asking state lawmakers to support a biodiesel tax credit for producers. Chief Executive Officer Ben Seyfer says the legislation would create a complete local supply chain while lifting farmers out of
April 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Marrying Sails and Biofuel, Odfjell Tanker Demonstrates ‘First’ Near Carbon-Neutral Transatlantic Voyage
by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak (Offshore Energy) Chemical tanker Bow Olympus is currently crossing the Atlantic powered by a combination of wind-assisted propulsion and a certified sustainable 100% biofuel. The milestone voyage proves how existing technologies and fuels can be paired to
April 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Ulsan Port Authority Leads Efforts on Marine Biofuel Adoption as IMO Regulations Tighten
(American Journal of Transportation) In a major push toward decarbonizing maritime logistics, President Jae-young Byeon of the Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) and Chief Executive Sun-bae Hong of the Korea Maritime Cooperation Center (KMC) jointly announced the successful conclusion of the “2nd
April 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Controlling Starch Levels in Algae Could Reduce Greenhouse Gases
(Uppsala University/Phys.Org) High-starch algae are important in biofuel production, as a feed supplement in agriculture and as an efficient way to bind carbon dioxide. Researchers have now found a new method to control starch storage in algae—a finding with potential applications
April 26, 2025 Read Full Article
MASH Makes Powers First Vessel Trial with Biofuel from a Carbon-Negative Process
(MASH Makes) Global shipping company DS NORDEN and renewable energy company MASH Makes have successfully completed the world’s first commercial vessel trial using biofuel produced from a carbon-negative process. The vessel operated on a roundtrip voyage from Singapore to Brazil, successfully
April 25, 2025 Read Full Article
GEOMIT and CMAA Sign MOU to Develop Biogas and Biomethane Projects
(GEOMIT) GEOMIT and CMAA Sign MOU to Develop Biogas and Biomethane Projects from Sugarcane Residues -- GEOMIT and Companhia Mineira de Açúcar e Álcool (CMAA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop commercial-scale biogas and biomethane projects from
April 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Mammoet Makes HVO Commitment to Fuel Its Carbon Reduction Goals
(Mammoet) The heavy lift and transport company implements HVO in the Netherlands, UK and Canada -- Mammoet today announced that it will be implementing HVO fuel across the Netherlands, UK and Canada from Q2 2025. The move demonstrates that the company is
April 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuel, Biogas Groups Comment on New Updates to Proposed California LCFS Amendments
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) California Air Resources Board on April 4 released a third set of proposed changes to the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard. More than 80 public comments were filed ahead of an April 21 deadline, including
April 23, 2025 Read Full Article
New Maryland Biofuels Task Force Targets Economic, Environmental Wins for Maryland
(Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition) The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) has launched the Maryland Biofuels Task Force to help the state meet the goals of the Climate Solutions Now Act (CSNA) of 2022, which requires a
April 22, 2025 Read Full Article
FincoEnergies Launches FuelEU Pooling, Helping Shipowners Comply with FuelEU Maritime
(FincoEnergies) Today, we announce the launch of our FuelEU Pooling service, created for shipowners to enable FuelEU Maritime compliance in a cost-effective and operationally seamless way. FuelEU Maritime, effective from 1 January 2025, mandates the reduction of greenhouse gas intensity of energy
April 18, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to World Energy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck introduces World Energy as a low-carbon solutions pioneer working with hard-to-abate sectors to meet net-zero commitments through sustainable aviation fuel, green hydrogen, and advanced biofuels. Their SAF production uses HEFA technology with a
April 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Investment in US Synthetic Fuel Manufacturer Infinium
(Mitsui) Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui", Head Office: Tokyo, President and CEO: Kenichi Hori) has invested in Infinium Holdings, Inc. ("Infinium") Series C funding round. Infinium is a US based leading provider of gas conversion solutions and developer of eFuels technology
April 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Acquired Approval in Principle (AiP) from Classification Society for the Basic Design of an Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage System
(Mitsubishi Heavy Industries) MHI Group's CO2 capture technologies for onshore facilities applied to ships; Accelerating system development and contributing to the decarbonization of ships, increasingly needed on a global scale -- Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has
April 17, 2025 Read Full Article
U.S. SAF Market To Hit $7 Billion by 2030
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) Study predicts a nearly sevenfold growth -- A new report predicts the U.S. sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market will grow to a value of $6.97 billion by the end of the decade. The study by management consultancy
April 16, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Iogen
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck from ABLC highlights Iogen's position as a pioneering technology company focused on 2nd generation biofuels from agricultural residues. They emphasize that 2G biofuels offer a practical path to net-zero in hard-to-electrify sectors like
April 16, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Decarbonizing Marine Shipping
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation from NexantECA focuses on decarbonizing marine shipping, noting its CO2 emissions and the need for alternative fuels to meet IMO GHG reduction targets. NexantECA projects a shift from conventional fuels like HSFO and VLSFO
April 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Gvt to Continue Supporting Ethanol Production
by Gay Matambo (ZBC News) THE government remains committed to supporting the ethanol production sector as part of initiatives aimed at ensuring it delivers positive results. This was highlighted during the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Energy and Power’s visit to the Triangle Ethanol
April 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Unprecedented Global Agreement Gives Shipping Clarity on Critical Next Step to Decarbonization
(World Shipping Council) The World Shipping Council has welcomed an unprecedented global agreement at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) today, as a critical next step toward shipping decarbonization. Following a contentious and difficult debate, the IMO reached agreement on a measure to
April 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Finnair and DB Schenker Join Forces in Reducing GHG Emissions for Cargo Transport
(Finnair/CISION) Finnair and DB Schenker have initiated their sustainability collaboration by signing an agreement for DB Schenker to purchase nearly 400 tons of scope 3 CO2e reductions, equaling approximately 120 tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Finnair. Both companies are committed to
April 10, 2025 Read Full Article
New Partnership Aims to Decarbonize Marine Transportation
(Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition) Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition and Green Marine to collaborate in support of sustainable biofuels in commercial shipping -- The Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC) and Green Marine announce a new partnership aimed at accelerating adoption of sustainable biofuels to improve air quality
April 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Thermogenics Unveils Biogas Enrichment System to Help North American Industrial and Commercial Facilities Cut Emissions and Improve Fuel Efficiency
((Thermogenics/PR Newswire) New system maximizes renewable fuel use while maintaining consistent boiler output -- Thermogenics, a leading provider of boiler lifecycle solutions in North America, has introduced a new biogas enrichment system that enables industrial boilers to operate using renewable biogas (or sometimes referred
April 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Neste Started Producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Its Renewables Refinery in Rotterdam, the Netherlands
(Neste) Neste, the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), has started producing SAF at its renewable products refinery in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The refinery has been modified to enable Neste to produce up to 500,000 tons of SAF per
April 10, 2025 Read Full Article
IMO Opens Global Talks to Secure Net-Zero Deal for Shipping
(International Maritime Organization) The International Maritime Organization (IMO) opened a critical round of negotiations aimed at finalizing new binding regulations to steer international shipping towards net-zero emissions over the next 25 years. Speaking at the opening of the 83rd session of the
April 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Has Received the AiP from ClassNK for the Design of the Methanol Dual-Fuel Vessel for the Converted Existing Heavy Oil Vessels
(Tsuneishi Shipbuilding) TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. (Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan) announced that it has received the AiP*1 (Approval in Principle) from Nippon Kaiji Kyodai (‘ClassNK’) on 25 December 2024 for a methanol dual-fuel vessel design for retrofitting existing heavy oil vessels (the
April 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Trump Tells Countries to Ax Talks on Shipping Carbon Tax, or Else
by Fonie Mitsopoulou (Politico) The Trump administration has upended what it calls “blatantly unfair” talks to set a carbon tax on international shipping and has vowed "reciprocal measures" to shield U.S. ships from any fees, according to a letter seen by
April 10, 2025 Read Full Article
IMO Raises Biofuel Blend Carriage Limit for Bunker Vessels to B30
by Ariane Morrissey (Bunkerspot) Conventional bunker vessels will be allowed to carry biofuel blends up to 30%, up from 25% currently, following the approval of interim guidance by the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) yesterday (7
April 09, 2025 Read Full Article
EGEE 439 Alternative Fuels from Biomass Sources--Penn State
(John A. Dutton Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence/Pennsylvania State University) Course Overview: This course will examine the chemistry of technologies of bio-based sources for power generation and transportation fuels. When you successfully complete this course, you will be prepared to: describe various biomasses
April 08, 2025 Read Full Article
IMO Advances Carbon Levy Discussions before MEPC 83
(Safety4Sea) The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 19) met for its 19th session from 31 March to 1 April 2025. As the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) is expected to meet for its
April 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways Expand Sustainability Commitment with Renewable Developments Australia
(Virgin Australia) Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways have agreed to work together with Renewable Developments Australia (RDA) to become key partners on a project that will set out to deliver a homegrown Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production facility in the Charters
April 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Neste Empowers DB Schenker to Boost Adoption of Neste MY Renewable Diesel in Singapore and Asia-Pacific
(Neste) Neste and DB Schenker, one of the world’s leading logistics service providers, have collaborated to work towards expanding DB Schenker’s adoption of Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ in Asia-Pacific. This partnership underscores the shared commitment of both companies to progress towards lower-emission logistics. Both
April 04, 2025 Read Full Article
ASAFA and World Bioenergy Association Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel Adoption in Asia
(Asia Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association) Asia Sustainabliae Aviation Fuel Association (ASAFA) is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with the World Bioenergy Association (WBA), a globally recognized authority in promoting the sustainable use of bioenergy. This collaboration marks a pivotal
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
MIT Maritime Consortium Sets Sail
by Anne Wilson (MIT News) A new international collaboration unites MIT and maritime industry leaders to develop nuclear propulsion technologies, alternative fuels, data-powered strategies for operation, and more. ... A new consortium, formalized in a signing ceremony at MIT last week, aims
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Farmers, Consumers and the Environment Win as Illinois Increases Biodiesel Blend Rate
(Illinois Soybean Association) A bipartisan bill passed in 2022 to promote the use of higher biodiesel blends is making a significant impact once again in 2025. Effective today, April 1, biodiesel blend requirements will increase from B14 to B17, marking another
April 02, 2025 Read Full Article
BASF Commissions 54-Megawatt Water Electrolyzer
(BASF) Annual capacity of up to 8,000 metric tons of hydrogen; Key step in the ramp-up of products with a reduced carbon footprint; Direct integration of the technology into a chemical production environment is a world first Germany’s largest proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer has
April 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Neste and European Automotive and Biofuels Industry Players Join Forces on a Tour d'Europe
(Neste) Tour d’Europe is an initiative demonstrating the availability and potential of renewable fuels to help drive decarbonization and contribute to climate neutrality today and for decades to come. The Tour d’Europe involves 20 different companies, associations and institutions from across
April 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Trump Says He’ll Bring Back Less Stringent Auto Emissions Standards
by Jennifer A. Dlouhy (Bloomberg/MSN) President Donald Trump said he would look to reinstate weaker automobile emissions standards, casting the vehicle pollution curbs imposed by former President Joe Biden as too onerous for automakers. Trump said he discussed the issue with John Elkann,
April 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Vibra Becomes First Company to Offer Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Brazil
by Cristian Favaro (Valor International) SAF is a key bet for reducing CO₂ emissions in the aviation sector -- Fuel distributor Vibra announced on Tuesday (March 25, 2025) that it has begun offering sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Brazil. The imported biofuel
March 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Minnesota State Mankato Students Tour Guardian Energy
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Eighteen students from Minnesota State University, Mankato toured Guardian Energy yesterday to learn about renewable fuel production. “We were delighted to host and share with students from Minnesota State Mankato our commitment to producing clean, renewable energy, corn oil and
March 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted High School Students Tour Highwater Ethanol
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Twenty students from Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted High School toured Highwater Ethanol earlier today to learn about ethanol production. “We enjoyed hosting MN Future Farmers of America students from Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted High School. Our industry offers numerous pathways for anyone interested
March 31, 2025 Read Full Article
MN Bio-Fuels Testifies On Biofuels Infrastructure Grant & Bioincentive Programs to Senate Committee
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Our executive director, Brian Werner, testified in support of bills to continue the state's biofuel infrastructure program and a modification to the state's bioincentive program earlier today (March 10, 2025) to the Minnesota Senate Committee On Agriculture, Veterans,
March 31, 2025 Read Full Article
SFU's School of Sustainable Energy Engineering Partners with Corix to Enhance Biomass Plant Efficiency
(Simon Fraser University) Two powerhouses in Simon Fraser University’s drive toward a greener future are combining research excellence with innovation to provide even cleaner heat to the community. -- SFU’s School of Sustainable Energy Engineering (SEE) program and Corix – the company that designed, built,
March 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Atvos Obtains Installation License for Its First Biomethane Plant in Mato Grosso do Sul
(Atvos) Earthmoving work is expected to begin in April and operations are scheduled to begin at the end of 2026. -- Atvos has received the Installation License (LI) for the construction of its first biomethane plant. The new plant will be built
March 29, 2025 Read Full Article
JAL, Airbus, Nippon Paper Industries, Sumitomo Corporation, GEI Sign MoU to Collaborate on Pure Japan-Domestic Wood-Based SAF
(Sumitomo Corporation) Japan Airlines (JAL), Airbus, Nippon Paper Industries, Sumitomo Corporation, and Green Earth Institute (GEI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the realization of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using bioethanol derived from domestic wood. In February 2023
March 26, 2025 Read Full Article
HMM Takes Delivery of Its First Methanol-Powered Containership
(HMM) HMM takes delivery of ‘HMM GREEN’, a 9,000 TEU methanol-powered containership. This vessel is the first of nine sister ships ordered in February 2023 from HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (seven vessels) and HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (two vessels). Starting with
March 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Banyan Air Service Is Latest to Stock Permanent SAF Supplies
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) Banyan Air Service, one of a quartet of FBOs at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE), is now one of the first service providers in South Florida to stock continuous supplies of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Avfuel
March 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Greenhouse Gas Management Institute Offers Online Courses on the Basics of GHG Accounting, Auditing and Management
(GHG Management Institute) The Greenhouse Gas Management Institute is USA-based a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, also with a registered non-profit organization based in Italy. Our work involves educating on the basics of GHG accounting, auditing and management, training professionals to meet the highest standards of expertise
March 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Brand a Low-Carbon Boost
(Bangkok Post) Thailand and Japan will co-launch a new premium-grade biodiesel to boost low carbon transport. Thailand's National Energy Technology Center (ENTEC) and Japan's New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) have launched H-Fame, a premium biodiesel which reduces the rate
March 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Based on a Petrobras Technology, the Riograndense Refinery Is the First to Obtain Cellulosic-Content Fuels in Brazil
(Fábrica Carioca de Catalisadores/Petrobras) The refinery converted Eucalyptus biomass oil into various fuels -- The Riograndense Refinery (RPR) successfully performed the co-processing test of 5% biomass pyrolysis oil or bio-oil (non-food biomass raw material) with mineral load. In this way, the refinery,
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
ABB and Charbone Hydrogen Sign Agreement to Advance North American Green Hydrogen Production Facilities
(ABB) Collaboration sets ABB as preferred supplier of modular and standard electrical substations, with future scope for automation solutions; Agreement will enable Charbone Hydrogen to progress green hydrogen production in both Canada and the United States; Supports the Québec government’s 2030 energy roadmap
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
India Needs Rs 2500 Crore Investment to Achieve 5% Biodiesel Blending by 2030: Ind-Ra
by Sarthak Mahajan (Auto Professional) A report by India Ratings and Research highlights the need for supply chain development, policy support, and investment to meet biodiesel blending targets, as progress remains slow due to feedstock challenges and economic viability concerns. India Ratings and Research
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
WasteFuel and ITC Commence Front-End Engineering Design on World-Leading Green Methanol Facility in Ankara, Türkiye
(WasteFuel) WasteFuel, a U.S.-based next generation bioenergy company, and ITC, a leading Turkish integrated waste management company, announced today a partnership to commence the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) on a green methanol biorefinery located in Ankara, Türkiye—the first green methanol facility
March 12, 2025 Read Full Article
German Biodiesel-Blend Rate Hits All-Time Low
(Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP) /Biobased Diesel Daily) Germany’s Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP) announced March 4 that, in November, the blending of biodiesel with diesel fuel reached a historic low
March 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Thailand’s Ethanol Revolution: Can Biofuels Deliver on Climate Goals?
by Hong Wai Onn (Dialogue Earth/Eco-Business) Advances in biofuels could cement Thailand’s role as a regional leader in renewable energy. -- Since the late 1970s, Thailand has recognised the need for a domestically produced transport fuel. Seeking to reduce reliance on imported fossil
March 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Trump Hits the Brakes on Biden’s Climate-Energy-Transport Agenda
by Tammy Klein (Transport Energy Strategies) With President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, U.S. transport and energy policy has undergone a dramatic 180 degree shift, to say the least. Executive orders (EOs) issued in the first weeks of his
March 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Shell Recognises Hactl as Its First Strategic Collaborator on Renewable Diesel Initiatives
(Hactl) Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – is entering into a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Shell Hong Kong Limited (Shell), covering the supply of renewable diesel fuel for its ramp
March 06, 2025 Read Full Article
American Biogas Council Launches Carbon Accounting Tool to Provide More Precise Valuation of RNG and Biogas in Carbon Markets
(American Biogas Council) The American Biogas Council (ABC) announced today it has launched its Biogas Carbon Accounting Tool (Biogas CAT), a groundbreaking tool to count the full lifecycle emissions of biogas projects. This new tool was prepared for the ABC by EcoEngineers, a leading
March 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Red Sea Global Brings Sustainable Aviation Fuel to the Kingdom for the First Time
(Red Sea Global) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is being made available to all airlines operating at Red Sea International Airport. The SAF used at the Red Sea International airport will reduce the produced carbon emissions resulting directly from each aircraft that uses
March 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Platts Modifies Chicago and Houston Biodiesel B100 Tax Credit Calculation, Feb. 24
(S&P Global) Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, has modified the federal tax credit for its biodiesel (B100) price assessment in Houston and Chicago, effective Feb. 24, 2025. This change aligns with the transition under the Inflation Reduction Act wherein, effective
March 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Passengers to Enjoy Greener Air Travel as UK Backs Sustainable Fuel Production Public Comment DEADLINE March 31, 2025
(U.K. Department for Transport and Mike Kane MP) Have your say on how the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) revenue certainty mechanism could be funded. -- air travel to become greener as government introduces industry-led price guarantee to boost sustainable aviation fuel supply while keeping
March 04, 2025 Read Full Article
World Engineering Day: Engine Innovation's Role in Sustainable Development
by Tom Watson (Tenneco/Engine Technology Forum) ... As we mark World Engineering Day on March 4, it prompts me to reflect on how advancements in engine technology have contributed to broader societal goals. The evolution of internal combustion engines (ICE) over the past century has
March 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Taiyo Oil Selects Honeywell Ethanol to Jet Technology for Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Honeywell) Production in Okinawa, Japan to be the first in Asia Pacific, targeting 200 million liters of ETJ SAF annually -- Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today announced that Taiyo Oil Co., Ltd. has chosen the Honeywell UOP Ethanol to Jet (ETJ) technology to
February 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Paulig Cuts Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Green Coffee and Spices Ocean Freight by 90%
(Paulig) Paulig has established long-term partnerships with multiple logistics carriers to switch to biofuel option for all ocean imports, reducing its ocean freight emissions by 90% and saving approximately 10,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions each year. Paulig’s main ocean imports include
February 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Neste MY Renewable Diesel Successfully Tested by Rio Tinto in Iron Ore Operations in Australia
(Neste) Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ has helped fuel Rio Tinto’s Pilbara iron ore operations for the first time, with the completion of a successful trial of biofuel across its network of Western Australian ports, railways and mines. The trial, the first of its
February 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Pioneering a Decarbonised Future: NYK and Partners Attained Approval-inPrinciple from ClassNK for Ammonia Fuelled Ammonia Bunkering Vessel Designed by LMG Marin AS (a member of the Seatrium Group)
(Seatrium Group) A groundbreaking step in the advancement of sustainable maritime energy has been achieved with the issuance of an Approval-in-Principle (AiP) certificate for an ammonia fuelled ammonia bunkering vessel designed through the collaboration of Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and
February 27, 2025 Read Full Article
BSRC Achieves Sustainability Certification for B24 Fuel, Ready for Global Marine Customers
(Bangchak Sriracha) Bangchak Sriracha Public Company Limited (BSRC) has officially received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC EU) for its B24 fuel. With this certification, the company is fully prepared to supply B24 fuel to customers worldwide. Committed to developing sustainable and
February 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Unlocking Ghana’s Biofuel Potential – The Case for Corn and Cassava Ethanol Production
by Iddrisu Awudu Kasoa, David King Boison and Sylvester Vuvor (MyJoyOnline) Ghana’s energy sector has long been heavily dependent on imported fossil fuels, a reliance that exposes the nation to the vagaries of global oil markets. More than 80% of Ghana’s
February 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Advisory: Marine Fuels Blended with Cashew Nutshell Liquid Biofuel
by Dick Farrel Camoying (Skuld) With stringent decarbonisation regulations already in force within the EU/EEA, the European authorities are now focusing on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships sailing in EU/EEA waters and on the GHG intensity of the fuels burnt on board. Once the measures of the 2023 IMO Strategy on
February 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Ocean Network Express and Yusen Logistics Advance Sustainable Shipping Solutions with ONE LEAF+
(Ocean Network Express) Ocean Network Express (“ONE”) and Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd (“Yusen Logistics”) are pleased to announce a new agreement for sustainable shipping solutions through ONE's green shipping service, ONE LEAF+. This collaboration demonstrates how the industry can advance sustainable supply
February 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Conducts First Biofuel Bunkering in Japan
(Wallenius Wilhelmsen) Wallenius Wilhelmsen has successfully completed its first biofuel bunkering trial in Japan, marking a significant step in the company’s global decarbonization efforts. -- At the Port of Yokohama, the M/V Tamesis bunkered 400 metric tons of Bio Bunker B24
February 18, 2025 Read Full Article
USA: 35 Billion Gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuels and 1 Million Jobs in 2050
(UABIO) The country aims to replace 100% of its domestic aviation fuels consumption with SAF by 2050. For the SAF platform, we prepared an article on the prospects for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the United States. The United States could reach, by
February 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Celebrating Ag-Grid Energy’s Five Years of Operational Accomplishments
(Ag-Grid Energy) In the past five years, Ag-Grid Energy’s five operating waste-to-energy facilities have produced 40 gigawatt hours of renewable electricity by processing 100 million gallons of cow manure and 100 million gallons of food waste. These anaerobic digester facilities, developed in partnership with
February 14, 2025 Read Full Article
World's First Ammonia-Fueled Ammonia Carrier (AFMGC) Signed a Time Charter Contract
(Yara Clean Ammonia) A major contribution to the establishment of an ammonia supply chain -- Yara Clean Ammonia Switzerland SA (hereinafter "Yara Clean Ammonia"), a group company of Yara International ASA (hereinafter "Yara"), one of the world's largest ammonia players, and Nippon
February 13, 2025 Read Full Article
UK REA: Why UN IPCC Carbon Accounting for Biomass Generation Works
(U.K. Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology/Biomass Magazine) Bioenergy is produced from organic material known as biomass. Biomass contains carbon absorbed by trees and plants through photosynthesis. When used for energy, it comes in a range of different forms, from
February 13, 2025 Read Full Article
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