(Metafuels/Biobased Diesel Daily) Metafuels announced April 1 that its Dutch subsidiary, Metafuels Nederland B.V., has been awarded a 1.92-million-euro (USD$2.23 million) grant. The grant comes from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) under the TSE Industry Studies-Hydrogen & Green Chemistry program (GroenvermogenNL), supporting
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Back TO HOMEEPA Renewable Fuel Actions Strengthen Case for a Maryland Clean Fuel Standard, Maryland Biofuels Task Force Says
(Maryland Biofuels Task Force) New federal RFS volumes and 2026 year-round E15 relief underscore a timely opportunity for Maryland to lower fuel costs, strengthen agricultural markets, and cut emissions with E15 and B20. -- The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition
April 03, 2026 Read Full Article
World's First Hydrogen-Fueled Onshore Operation of a Large Merchant Ship's Hydrogen-Fueled Engine Begins
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (Google Translation)) Japan Engine Corporation (hereinafter "Japan Engine") and Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (hereinafter "Kawasaki Heavy Industries") are working on the "Green Innovation Fund Project/Development of Marine Hydrogen Engines and MHFS (Note 1)" project of the New Energy
April 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Standardization Critical to Unlocking Credible SAF Certificate Market, New Study Finds
(123Carbon) Inconsistent data in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Environmental Attribute Certificates is hindering transparency and transferability within the SAF value chain, according to a new white paper led by 123Carbon, in collaboration with Smart Freight Centre and Normec Verifavia. 123Carbon, the leading
April 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Improved Catalyst Enhances the Conversion of Ethanol to Hydrogen
by José Tadeu Arantes (Agência FAPESP) Amid the climate crisis and the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, hydrogen has emerged as one of the most promising energy sources for the transition to a low-carbon economy. When produced from renewable
April 01, 2026 Read Full Article
BHS Partners with Napa Recycling and City of Napa for Renewable Natural Gas Facility
(Zero Waste Energy) The project includes a Zero Waste Energy dry anaerobic digestion system. -- In a unique Public-Private Partnership, BHS (Bulk Handling Systems) is partnering with Napa Recycling and Waste Services (Napa Recycling) and the City of Napa in the development
March 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Titan Clean Fuels and TURN2X Agree e-Methane Supply Deal
(American Journal of Transportation) Titan Clean Fuels has signed an off-take agreement with green energy supplier TURN2X to deliver e-Methane to the maritime industry from 2028 onwards. Titan operates seven bunker vessels and is able to deliver in around 52 ports
March 30, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to Sulzer Chemtech BioFlux
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Sulzer’s BioFlux technology offers a high-efficiency platform for producing Renewable Diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). By utilizing a unique liquid-full hydrotreating reactor, the process eliminates mass transfer limits and gas recycle, significantly reducing CAPEX and
March 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Promises in Bloom: The RVO Reset and Springtime for the Bioeconomy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ...(T)he final “Set 2” Renewable Fuel Standard volume requirements for 2026 and 2027. Not a tweak. A reset. After seasons of regulatory uncertainty and economic headwinds, President Donald Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin delivered what
March 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels and Maritime Decarbonisation: Trust, but Verify
by John Snyder (Riviera) Operators’ use of biofuel has increased twelvefold since 2021 as international and EU regulations kick in, but caution is required regarding fuel quality and origin -- Over the last five years, shipowners have increasingly adopted biofuel as a
March 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Engine Retrofit Report: Applying Alternative Fuels to Existing Ships
(Lloyd's Register) The maritime industry is tackling a pivotal challenge of reducing carbon emissions from the existing shipping fleet, as we strive towards a greener and more sustainable future. One option for this is retrofitting existing ship engines for alternative lower
March 27, 2026 Read Full Article
On the Road to Brobdingnag: EcoCeres, Abundia, Cauldron Ferm, and Why SAF Is Still Stuck in Lilliput
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... On his chest, committees have formed: one argues about definitions; another about eligibility; a third insists the model is incomplete without a revised framework for compliance. Someone proposes a pilot. Someone else proposes a study
March 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Op-Ed: Biofuels Move from Theory to Practice at Sea
by Siddhesh Prabhu (CargoRex) For many shipowners, the conversation around decarbonization is no longer about long-term ambition alone. It is increasingly about what can be done now, within existing operational and commercial constraints, to improve emissions performance without waiting for new fuels,
March 25, 2026 Read Full Article
US Pushes IMO to Overturn Net-Zero Framework
by Gabriel Tassi Lara (Argus Media) The US has asked the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to end its attempt to approve a net-zero framework (NZF) for the maritime sector. The country suggests canceling the extraordinary meeting scheduled for October to vote on the
March 24, 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
DHL Express Partners Malaysia Aviation Group to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(DHL) With the GoGreen Plus service, MAG is investing in SAF to reduce greenhouse gas emissions of cross-border shipments fulfilled by DHL Express DHL Express has signed an agreement with Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, for the
March 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Europe Needs Energy Now: Waste-Based Biodiesel Can Deliver
(European Waste-Based and Advanced Biofuels Association) “Despite stronger safeguards and an expanded feedstock base, EU policy still imposes a 1.7% contribution cap on fuels produced from Annex IX Part B feedstocks, such as used cooking oil and animal fats. This limit no
March 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Việt Nam Needs to Accelerate Adoption of Biofuel Amid Global Energy Supply Uncertainty
(VietStock) Although the mandatory roadmap for biofuel blending will take effect from June 1, Việt Nam should consider accelerating the use of biofuel-blended petrol in response to increasingly complex geopolitical developments affecting global energy supplies, Deputy Minister Nguyễn Sinh Nhật Tân
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Chevron Lummus Global Expands Portfolio with Fischer-Tropsch Liquids Upgrading Solutions
(Chevron Lummus Global) Expansion strengthens hydroprocessing portfolio with proven technologies for upgrading FT derived liquid feedstock -- Chevron Lummus Global (CLG) announced the addition of Fischer-Tropsch (FT) liquid upgrading solutions to its portfolio, enabling the company to license and deliver technologies for
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Updated Approval List Shows Many Commercial Vehicles Are Ready for High Blends of Biodiesel
(Association Quality Management Biodiesel (AGQM)) Many trucks, buses, tractors, and construction vehicles are already approved for higher biodiesel blends, according to a list composed by the Association Quality Management Biodiesel (AGQM). The list was published together with several German and international
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy in The Netherlands
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Netherlands is drastically shifting its bioenergy policy, phasing out subsidies for biomass electricity and heat due to public health and sustainability concerns. Instead, the nation is prioritizing high-value biorefineries to produce chemicals, materials, and advanced
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Notes from Garbage Masher 3263827: It’s Not Waste, It’s Opportunity for Escape from the Detention Block
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... This week Finland’s Neste offered a powerful answer. The company commissioned what it describes as the world’s largest upgrading facility for liquefied waste plastic at its Porvoo refinery, designed to process oils derived from the hardest-to-recycle plastics
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Minnesota’s “Miracle Bean”
(University of Minnesota/Pipestone County Star) You’ve passed them countless times — acres of green stretching to the horizon along Minnesota highways. But did you know those soybean fields help fuel cars, feed the world, build everyday products, and drive billions of
March 16, 2026 Read Full Article
2026 Outlook for Maritime Biofuels
(Bracewell) Maritime biofuels are “making waves” in 2026. Growing decarbonization efforts have the potential to create synergies between the maritime and biofuel sectors. Industry stakeholders should be aware of several international, national, and locally led initiatives that are “lowering the gangway”
March 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Q&A: The Shipping Official at the Center of Trump’s Assault on a Carbon Tax
by Sara Schonhardt (Politico Pro Climatewire) The leader of the U.N. International Maritime Organization speaks about the president’s campaign to kill a net-zero initiative. -- Arsenio Dominguez is leading the International Maritime Organization as it attracts the brunt of President Donald Trump’s attacks
March 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Equinor Enters Bio-Methanol Agreement with Wallenius Wilhelmsen
(Equinor) Equinor has entered into a 2-year bio-methanol supply agreement with Wallenius Wilhelmsen, a major global player in shipping and vehicle logistics, supporting a growing marine segment for low-carbon fuels. Soon bio-methanol from Equinor will fuel ships that are bringing cars and
March 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Ferry Switch to Bio-LNG Significantly Reduces CO2 Emissions
(Everllence) TT-Line announces successful PrimeServ collaboration -- TT-Line, the German ferry operator, has revealed that – working closely with Everllence PrimeServ Germany – its Ro-Ro passenger vessels, the ‘Nils Holgersson‘ and the ‘Peter Pan’, successfully operated on bio-LNG during 2025, enjoying a
March 12, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Cellulosic Ethanol Commercialization
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Despite early momentum, global cellulosic ethanol operational capacity peaked around 2015 and has stabilized near 40 facilities due to persistent economic and technical barriers, including high enzyme costs and complex feedstocks. Regional deployment varies significantly: Brazil leads
March 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Kickster Launches FuelEU Compliance Marketplace
by Arnel Murga (Vessel Performance) Shipowners are preparing for stricter European decarbonisation rules as the FuelEU Maritime regulation begins reshaping fuel strategies and compliance planning. Kickster Group has introduced a digital marketplace designed to help companies manage pooling arrangements and navigate the complexity
March 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Maersk and Avenir Sign Bio-LNG Supply Agreement
(Bioenergy Insight) Avenir Marine Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Avenir LNG, has signed a framework fuel supply agreement with shipping giant A.P. Moller - Maersk to supply liquefied biomethane (bio-LNG) from 2027. The agreement, concluded in the second half of 2025,
March 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil: Be8’s B100 Bio Bunker Fuel Trial Confirms 99.4% Reduction in GHG
(Manifold Times) Be8 concluded a trial using Be8 BeVant®️100% biofuel on cargo vessel “NM João Malmann” with Navegação Aliança. Brazilian renewable energy company Be8 on Monday (2 March) said it has concluded a trial using Be8 BeVant®️100% biofuel on cargo vessel NM João
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Automakers Split over Zero Emission Vehicles Classification
by Sharmistha Mukherjee (Economic Times Auto) A report by NITI Aayog proposing that flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) and compressed biogas (CBG) vehicles be classified as zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) has divided India’s automobile industry. READ MORE Related articles India Auto Firms Clash Over ZEV Definition, Fueling Tech War
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
RNG Continues to Lead as the Easy-to-Switch Clean Fuel for Multi-Sector Fleets Signing New Agreements with Clean Energy
(Clean Energy) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE), the largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market, has announced a slew of deals with trucking, refuse, and transit fleets nationwide. The agreements span renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling infrastructure and RNG supply,
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
A European Declaration of Independence
by David Carpintero (ePURE/Ethanol Producer Magazine) As dramatic geopolitical repositioning requires Europe to think more about its resilience, competitiveness and independence, there has never been a more important time for the EU to adopt policies that make the best use of strategic
March 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Clariant Zeolites Partners with Vertimass to Scale-up Innovative CADO Biofuels Technology
(Vertimass) Clariant’s zeolite expertise aims to accelerate commercialization of Vertimass’s biobased alcohol to liquid fuel conversion technology; Partnership targets scaling up zeolite catalysts for commercial biofuel production; Collaboration combines Vertimass’ innovative process with Clariant’s 60+ years of zeolite development expertise Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
"Development of Automated Liquefied Hydrogen Bunkering Technology" Adopted as NEDO Green Innovation Fund Project
(Kawasaki) Leading the world in the social implementation of hydrogen-fueled ships -- Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. announced today (February 20, 2026) that its proposal for the "Development of Liquefied Hydrogen Bunkering Automation Technology" (hereinafter referred to as "this demonstration project") has been
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
NEXBTL™ Technology Turns Renewable Oils and Fats into High-Quality Products
(Neste) Neste is the largest producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel in the world. This is possible thanks to our proprietary NEXBTL™ technology – a unique platform that allows us to turn a wide variety of renewable fats and
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
How Federal Renewable Fuel Policies Support Farmers, Fleets, and the Environment - Part 2
by Kara Gundel (Engine Technology Forum) For nearly two decades, renewable fuels have quietly become one of the nation’s most practical tools for reducing transportation emissions. Unlike emerging technologies that require entirely new infrastructure, these fuels work within today’s engines and
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
State Regulators Push to Elevate RNG as Strategic Energy Resource
(BioCycle Magazine) A growing coalition of state utility regulators is seeking to formally recognize renewable natural gas (RNG) as a strategic energy resource, signaling a potential shift in how RNG is positioned within broader state and federal energy planning frameworks. According to a
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
DP World, Svitzer Partner to Bunker Tugboats with Biofuel
by Martyn Wingrove (Riviera) The terminal operator and tug owner are collaborating to cut emissions from ship handling and towage -- DP World and Svitzer are working together to use biofuel on tugs to reduce emissions at a major container port in the
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
VAROPreem Starts Supplying Ecolabelled Renewable Diesel Preem Redefine HVO100 in Norway
(VAROPreem) • VAROPreem launches Preem Redefine HVO100, the only Nordic Swan eco-labelled renewable diesel available in Norway. Follows successful introduction in Sweden. The fuel enables diesel vehicle owners to reduce fossil‑based emissions by at least 90%*, compared with traditional diesel for Norway’s one
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Hapag-Lloyd and DSV Expand Decarbonisation Partnership with 18,000 Tonnes CO₂e Agreement
(DSV) Two-year framework agreement signed for the reduction of Scope 3 emissions18,000 tonnes CO₂e emission reductions contracted; Agreement is the first of its kind that allows the inclusion of alternative fuels -- Hapag-Lloyd and DSV have signed a two-year Ship Green framework agreement
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
DHL Group Adds New Sustainability Milestones in Asia Pacific Across Skies and Streets
(DHL Group) Strategic SAF agreements signed with Cathay, Cosmo Energy and Neste; Currently operates over 1,800 electric vehicles across the region; Added the first facility globally that is fully powered by renewable energy powered by on-site solar systems in Bangna, Thailand DHL Group has
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Honeywell Process Technology to Help Verso Energy Accelerate eSAF Production
(Honeywell) Honeywell today announced that Verso Energy, an integrated energy company focused on producing low-carbon molecules, will use Honeywell UOP’s eFiningTM methanol-to-jet processing technology to produce electro-sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) at seven planned production sites in France, Finland and the United States. Honeywell’s advanced
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
RFA Analysis: Ethanol Industry Supported 317,000 Jobs, Generated $50 Billion in GDP in 2025
(Renewable Fuels Association) The ethanol industry strongly contributed to the U.S. economy last year, as record-setting production and exports supported hundreds of thousands of jobs and generated tens of billions of dollars in gross domestic product and household income, according to an
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Kent Collaborates on Pre-FEED Study for Eq.flight Demonstration Plant
(Kent) Kent, a global integrated energy services partner, collaborated with Equilibrion during the successful bid for funding from the UK Department for Transport’s Advanced Fuels Fund (AFF). With funding now secured for the Equilibrion and its partners, Kent is delivering the
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
What’s Next: Key Climate and Nature Standards in 2026
(Trellis) An ongoing timeline of news about methodologies and frameworks from the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, the International Organization for Standardization, the Science Based Targets initiative and other key bodies. ... Developments over the past few weeks include a call for input about the next
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Overcoming Barriers for Maritime Biofuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) With shipping accounting for 3% of global emissions, IEA Bioenergy Task 39 targets net-zero by 2050. To meet a projected 2030 demand of 18–28 million tonnes of biofuel, the sector requires €18 billion in investment across
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Technical Seminar on Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS) Systems Presentations Available
(International Maritime Organization) The Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS) technology is emerging as one of the potential technical solutions to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping. To support this development, IMO's Future Fuels and Technology (FFT) Project organized the Technical Seminar on Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS) Systems. The event took
February 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Technical Seminar Explores Use of Biofuels in Shipping
(International Maritime Organzation) An international seminar explored the latest developments in biofuels in the maritime sector, including the challenges and opportunities related to using marine fuels made from plants, waste oils or agricultural residues to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from
February 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Bayer Launches newgold® — A New Multi-Crop Seed Brand Designed to Connect Agriculture to the Low-Carbon Fuel Economy
(Bayer) Bayer today (February 19, 2026) announced the launch of newgold® seed, its first multi-crop seed brand developed specifically for low-carbon intensity crops, designed to help farmers participate directly in the fast-growing biofuels market while enhancing opportunities for farm profitability. As demand
February 21, 2026 Read Full Article
$24M for Climate-Neutral Flight: Metafuels Brings Synthetic Aviation Fuel to Market at Commercial Scale
(UVC Partners) Global sustainable aviation fuel production must increase more than 150-fold by 2050 to meet projected aviation demand – a scale that bio-based fuels alone cannot deliver. Metafuels, a Swiss aviation technology company, is addressing this challenge with a synthetic methanol-to-jet
February 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Comlurb Presents a New Fleet of 100 Sustainable Vehicles Powered by Biomethane.
(Prefeitura Rio) Comlurb unveiled its first biomethane-powered fleet on Friday, January 30. The fleet consists of 100 vehicles that will provide residential and public waste collection services, as well as support for the maintenance, operation, and cleaning of recycling centers in
February 19, 2026 Read Full Article
New Report Identifies Methanol-to-Jet as a Key Accelerator of the Next Wave of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Methanol Institute) MtJ is positioned to help scale SAF faster and at lower cost with standard approval expected by 2026–27 and nearly 2 Mt of capacity already in development. Methanol-to-Jet (MtJ) could become a major contributor to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), according
February 17, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to EU Advanced Biofuels Capacity
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This report forecasts a critical capacity gap in the EU, where 2030 demand for advanced biofuels could reach 40 Mtoe against a committed capacity of only 27 Mtoe. While biomass potential is sufficient, lipid feedstocks face
February 17, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Delivering Sustainable Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The IEA’s pathway analysis reveals that sustainable fuel use could quadruple by 2035, led by aviation and shipping. High-impact news includes the report’s finding that biofuel premiums add less than 1% to food prices and only
February 16, 2026 Read Full Article
CF Tech Commissions a First of It's Kind Supercritical Fluid Brown Grease to Biodiesel System in Massachusetts
(CF Technologies) CF Technologies, Inc. hits critical milestones en-route to delivering commercial biofuel to local communities. In October, 2024, CF Tech's research team spent the warm days and cool nights operating and overseeing the first-of-its-kind integrated pilot scale demonstration of supercritical
February 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Are We on the Right Road to the Energy Transition? Problems with the Current Path and a Possible Viable Roadmap to Slay the Energy Beast
by Steven Slome (FGE NexantECA/Biofuels Digest) ... The most efficient way to reduce emissions overall is to supplement renewable power and unavoidable biofuels (SAF etc) by using the most widely available feedstock (cellulosic biomass) via the lowest cost technology (biogas to biomethane) with the widest
February 13, 2026 Read Full Article
SkyNRG Announces Financial Close and Starts Construction on Its First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant DSL-01 in Delfzijl the Netherlands
(SkyNRG) Greenfield facility dedicated to the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF); The plant will produce 100,000 tonnes of SAF per year and 35,000 tonnes of sustainable by-products; Lifecycle GHG reduction of approximately 80% compared to fossil jet fuel1, increasing to over 90%
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
Methanex Corporation: U.K.'s First Commercial Biomethanol Bunkering Service Launches at Port of Immingham
(Finanz Nachrichten/Globe Newswire) Exolum, Methanex Corporation (TSX: MX) (Nasdaq: MEOH) and Ørsted, today (February 10, 2026) announced the launch of the United Kingdom's (U.K.) first commercially ready biomethanol storage and supply service for shipping at the Port of Immingham. The
February 11, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Marine Biofuels Horizons
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) India is emerging as a leader in maritime decarbonization, targeting net-zero emissions for major ports by 2047 and the broader shipping sector by 2070. Most newsworthy is the successful completion of B20 to B50 biodiesel trials
February 11, 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
Ammonia Technology Moves Closer to Powering Deep-Sea Shipping
(DNV) Ammonia propulsion is moving from concept to commercial reality as several engine developers bring dual‑fuel designs to market. Everllence’s new ME‑LGIA engine integrates advanced safety barriers, digital connectivity, and fuel flexibility, marking a significant step towards practical zero‑carbon deep‑sea shipping. As
February 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Gasum Delivers BioLNG to Power Longyearbyen Airport
(Bioenergy International) In Norway, state-owned airport operator Avinor has selected energy provider Gasum Oy to supply liquefied biomethane (bioLNG) to fuel a gas turbine genset that heats and powers Longyearbyen Airport (LYR) on Svalbard. Svalbard is a Norwegian territory comprised of a
February 09, 2026 Read Full Article
KRICT Demonstrates 100kg per Day Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production from Landfill Gas
National Research Council of Science & Technology/EurekAlert!) Joint research by KRICT and EN2CORE Technology validates an integrated process that produces aviation fuel from abundant landfill gas—more readily available than used cooking oil—demonstrating the feasibility of decentralized SAF production The aviation industry accounts
February 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Leading the Global Ammonia-Propelled Vessel Market through Public-Private Collaboration
(South Korea Maritime Industry Technology Department (Google Translation)) Operation of a public-private consultative body to establish technical standards for ammonia vessels and lead international standardization. -- The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced that it will hold the 2026 kickoff meeting of
February 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Canada to Scrap EV Rules in Win for Automakers
by Brian Platt and Nojoud Al Mallees (Bloomberg News/Financial Post) Carney’s government is also expected to bring back incentives for consumers who purchase EVs -- The old electric vehicle rules required carmakers to ensure that at least 20 per cent of sales
February 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Fuel for Thought: Hydrogen
(Lloyd's Register) Fuel for Thought: Hydrogen is Lloyd’s Register’s definitive guide to the role of hydrogen in the maritime sector’s journey towards decarbonisation. As the industry faces unprecedented pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, hydrogen emerges as a cornerstone of the
February 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Viking Line Continues Its Major Investment in Biogas
(Viking Line) Viking Line is starting 2026 by renewing its offer of travel and transport powered by a high share of renewable European biogas. After multiplying the use of biofuel tenfold last year, the Åland-based shipping company has now secured another year at
February 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Eni and Q8 Partner for the Construction of the Priolo Biorefinery
(Eni) Eni and Q8 Italy announce a major strategic investment in the ongoing project for the construction of a new biorefinery in Priolo, Sicily. The transformation plan for the Versalis site in Priolo received formal approval from Eni and Kuwait Petroleum
February 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Amendment to the THG Quota Law Sets a Precedent for Fraud Prevention
(Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP)) The UFOP welcomes the measures for strengthening fraud prevention included in the draft law on the further development of the greenhouse gas reduction quota. These include, in particular, the elimination of
February 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Bahia Strengthens Role in Biofuels with Higher Biodiesel Output and Growing Exports to Europe
by Vivek Waghmode (BioEnergy Times) Bahia is gaining a stronger position in the biofuels sector as it continues to increase biodiesel production, expand exports to Europe, and reinforce its role in the shift toward renewable energy. This progress is being driven by
February 02, 2026 Read Full Article
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
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
Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia Solution Chosen to Advance Decarbonisation of New Skarv Shipping Cargo Vessel
(Wärtsilä) Technology group Wärtsilä will provide its advanced Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia solution to power a new cargo vessel for Norway-based Skarv Shipping Solutions. This vessel, which will be built at the Huanghai shipyard in China, will be the first newbuild to benefit
January 29, 2026 Read Full Article
MOL, SINOPEC, Marubeni sign MOU to establish long-term supply system for marine biodiesel fuel
(MOL Group/Biodiesel Magazine) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. on Dec. 11 announced that MOL, China's largest fuel supplier SINOPEC Zhejiang Zhoushan Petroleum Co. Ltd., and Marubeni Corp., which holds the top share in the marine fuel sales market for Japanese shipowners
January 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Petrobras Expands International Presence with B24 Marine Biofuel Sales
(Petrobras/Biobased Diesel Daily) Petrobras announced Jan. 15 that it has signed an agreement to supply bunker fuel with 24 percent renewable content (B24) to the Norwegian company Odfjell, one of the world’s largest shipping companies in the transport of chemicals and bulk liquids. Petrobras said this strategic operation
January 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Carbon-based Materials Show Significant Lower CO2 Footprint Than Fossil Counterparts
(Renewable Carbon Initiative/Renewable Carbon News) The Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) published their latest report “Case Studies Based on Peer-reviewed Life Cycle Assessments – Carbon Footprints of Different Renewable Carbon-based Chemicals and Materials (Second, Extended Version)”. The report was conducted by the
January 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Myths and Truths about Biofuels: from Their Impact on the Engine to Environmental Protection
(EcoNews (Google Translation)) On the path to energy transition, biofuels are establishing themselves as a viable alternative and are already a reality worldwide. In everyday life, thousands of vehicles run on this technology, helping to reduce the carbon footprint of transportation . However, doubts
January 27, 2026 Read Full Article
J-ENG Has Commenced Development of the Methanol-Fueled Engine, UEC50LSJM
(Japan Engine Corporation) Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has commenced development of the methanol-fueled engine, UEC50LSJM. Following the completion of its first ammonia-fueled engine, 7UEC50LSJA, in August of this year, J-ENG is also working on the development of the hydrogen-fueled engine, 6UEC35LSGH.
January 27, 2026 Read Full Article
The Future of Biofuels Webinars: Emissions Accounting and Modeling; Role of Policy in Biofuel Adoption; Economic Research Priorities for a Low-Carbon Transitionand Biofuels in the Economy and Decarbonization Pathways
(Resources for the Future) Economic Research Priorities for a Low-Carbon Transition -- A webinar featuring a fireside chat discussing research needed into biofuels’ mitigation potential and long-term viability, sectoral roles and deployment barriers, policy design, and economic and distributional consequences. Recent federal actions,
January 22, 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
Environmental Groups Ask USDA to Make Manure Digester Projects Ineligible for REAP
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) A coalition of 34 environmental groups on Jan. 14 filed a rulemaking petition with the USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service to make certain anaerobic digestion projects ineligible to receive grants or loans under the Rural Energy for
January 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Alkagesta Awarded ISCC CORSIA Certification
(Alkagesta) Alkagesta, a global commodity trading house specializing in petroleum and steel products, fertilizers and biofuels, announced in January that it has been awarded certification under the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification System GmbH’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International
January 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Michigan Producers Bullish on Biodiesel
by Karen Potratz (Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition/Biobased Diesel Daily) Policy changes and new demand opportunities create optimism in the Great Lakes state. -- After months of uncertainty, Michigan’s biodiesel industry is reporting a positive outlook for 2026, thanks to updated policies and new
January 20, 2026 Read Full Article
NY's Economy's Need Reliable Energy — Including Biofuels | Opinion
by John Ravitz (Observer-Dispatch) The conversation about energy in New York has thankfully reached a moment of pragmatic reckoning. A bipartisan consensus is emerging among Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers that they must broaden the state's climate strategy because relying
January 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Carbon Counts: The Hidden Impact of Super Pollutants
by Lyndsey Nielsen (Carbon Counts/EcoEngineers) David LaGreca and Dave Lindenmuth are back with Carbon Counts, an informational series exploring how guidance from the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, state and local jurisdictions, and evolving consumer expectations are redefining transparency in emissions accounting. EcoEngineers’ Climate Risk
January 19, 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
Ukrainian Biomethane for European Buyers — Summary of a Joint Webinar by Agriportance and UABIO
(UABIO) On 15 January, a webinar was held, organised by the German company agriportance GmbH, a member of the Association, in collaboration with UABIO. The event focused on how Ukrainian producers can position themselves meaningfully in the European biomethane market — from production
January 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Fuelling the Future: How Business, Finance and Policy Can Accelerate the Clean Fuels Market
(Bain & Company/World Economic Forum) Amid rising global energy demand and evolving market dynamics, clean fuels are a key pillar for a more secure, affordable and sustainable energy system. Examples ranging from biofuels, e-fuels and hydrogen derivatives to lower-carbon fossil fuels
January 16, 2026 Read Full Article
RFA Comments on Proposed Amendments to Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations
(Renewable Fuels Association) In comments submitted today to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the Renewable Fuels Association expressed strong support for Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) and shared its view on potential amendments to the program. The comments respond to a December ECCC discussion
January 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Expert Says Cooking Oil Can Convert Into Biodiesel to Power Industrial Equipments
by Yemisi Izuora (Oriental News) A University don has come out with a research project that confirms that waste cooking oil generated by restaurants and households across Nigeria can be converted into high-quality biodiesel capable of powering generators, trucks and industrial equipment. A
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Singapore Posts Record Port Performance in 2025 and Develops Future Readiness through Industry Collaborations for 2026
(Singapore Marine and Port Authority) Singapore posted record port performance in 2025, supported by resilient global trade and fuel offtake. This was announced by Senior Minister of State for Law and Transport Mr Murali Pillai, who was the Guest-of-Honour at the
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
The Ministry of Climate Change Announced the Electrification of Transportation Vehicles for Its Affiliated Organizations to Decarbonize Transportation.
Kim Byeong-min (Today Energy (Google Translation)) A declaration was announced by the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, which is taking the lead in achieving the National Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target (NDC) in the transportation sector. The Ministry of Climate, Energy and
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
2026: The Year of Differentiated Opportunity
by Dani Charles (Veriflux/Biobased Diesel Daily) The regulatory fog has thinned enough to invest in—and reap the benefits of— systems intentionally built for adaptability and traceability. -- This is my third year contributing to the Winter Edition of Biobased Diesel®. Each year,
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
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
Viking Line Broke Its Cargo Record and Took Important Step towards Fossil-Free Maritime Transport
(Viking Line) In 2025, Viking Line had 4.6 million passengers on its five vessels and transported a record volume of goods. The company strengthened its position on the Helsinki route, increased its use of biogas tenfold and presented a concept for
January 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Top 10 Biofuel Producers In 2026
by Chakraborty (Inventiva) The global energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation as the world races to meet ambitious climate targets and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. In this transition, biofuels have emerged as a critical bridge technology, offering renewable alternatives
January 12, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Anellotech
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Anellotech’s Plas-TCat technology converts “unrecyclable” mixed plastic waste into circular light olefins and BTX aromatics. Commercial manufacturing at the TCat-8 facility began in August 2025, targeting 4,000 L/month of high-octane aromatics while achieving a 65% greenhouse
January 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Life Cycle Assessment Finds Significant Emissions Savings Potential across the Onboard Carbon Capture Value Chain
(Global Center for Marine Decarbonisation) Study finds that GHG emissions savings potential rises substantially when logistics and operational inefficiencies in Project CAPTURED are addressed; CO2 utilisation can outperform permanent storage in GHG emissions savings when avoided emissions from displaced carbon are taken into
January 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Moeve Signs Agreement with Pretium Renovables to Build up to 6 Spanish Biomethane Projects
(Moeve) - The companies have reached an agreement to develop between four and six biomethane plants, each with an estimated production capacity of 60 GWh per year - Andalusia is the priority region for the rollout of the projects, which will reduce
January 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Unless We Rapidly Ramp up CO₂ Removal, Climate Neutrality by 2045 Will Be Scarcely Achievable
(CDRterra) • LMU-coordinated research program CDRterra calls for swift action and clear political frameworks for removing CO₂ from the atmosphere. Various land-based CO₂ removal methods can help offset German residual emissions by 2045 – provided that legal and structural barriers are removed and emissions
January 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Argus Has Launched a New Suite of Renewable Fuel Ticket Prices for the Netherlands.
(Argus Media) Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has launched a new suite of renewable fuel ticket prices for the Netherlands. The country is gearing up to implement the latest update to the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) and
January 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Take-up in UK Unlikely to Hit 2025 Target, Data Suggests
by Gwyn Topham (The Guardian) Provisional figures in government mandate’s first year show 20% shortfall in levels of SAF supplied for UK flights -- Production data published by the Department for Transport (DfT) covering most of 2025 shows that sustainable fuels (SAF) only accounted for
January 02, 2026 Read Full Article
FuelEU Maritime Will Not Enter into Force in Norway on 1 January 2026
(Norwegian Maritime Authority) It has now been decided that the FuelEU Regulation will not enter into force in Norway from 1 January 2026. -- As previously communicated, efforts were made to allow for the Regulation to apply in Norway from 1 January 2026. FuelEU
January 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Selling the Oomph, Not the Oil: Aemetis, XCF, and the Invisible Value Shift That Will Define Renewables in 2026
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The gallons of green liquid? Not the star anymore. The real value lies in the attributes — the verified, tradeable, financeable proof of carbon benefit. Like: • Energy Attribute Certificates (RECs, Guarantees of Origin) • Zero-Emission Credits
January 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Green Diesel: Innovation at Unicamp
by Igor Savenhago (Agro Estadão) ... At the State University of Campinas ( Unicamp ), the Ethanoil+ project seeks to transform the production of biodiesel and renewable diesel – known as green diesel – using compact equipment. The initiative, led by
January 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Sets New Emission Reduction Targets for Fuels under RenovaBio
by Prakash Jha (BioEnergy Times) Brazil’s National Council for Energy Policy (CNPE) on Tuesday (December 30, 2025) published a resolution fixing annual mandatory targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions from fuel sales for the period between 2026 and 2035. The move
December 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Topsoe’s Advanced Technology Selected for a Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Renewable Diesel Project in Uruguay
(Topsoe) • Topsoe has been selected by ANCAP to deliver technology and services for a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel plant at the La Teja Refinery in Montevideo. The project will use Topsoe’s HydroFlex® technology, proprietary equipment and catalysts enabling the production of 3,000
December 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Ethanol Production Will Begin in Guatemala on June 30th of Next Year.
(Publi News) Despite the environmental and economic benefits, the mandatory 10% ethanol blend with gasoline faces logistical and legal challenges for its final implementation in the country. -- Ethanol , a biofuel derived from sugarcane or corn, will begin to be used
December 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Salvador Bahia Airport Becomes Brazil's First to Supply Commercial Flights with SAF
(VINCI Concessions) Salvador Bahia Airport, part of VINCI Airports’ network since 2018, is pioneering Brazil’s aviation decarbonization by becoming the country’s first airport to supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for commercial operations. Regular use of SAF begins this November. This marks
December 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Repsol Reaches 1,500 Service Stations with 100% Renewable Nexa Diesel in Spain and Portugal
(Repsol) • The multi-energy company consolidates its leadership in renewable fuels with 1,500 stations offering Nexa Diesel of 100% renewable origin and meets the objective set in the update of the 2024-2027 strategic plan. It positions itself as the most relevant network
December 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Inside DEQ’s First CFP Listening Session of the 2026-2027 Rulemaking
by Kendra Seymour (Stillwater Associates) On November 20, 2025, Governor Tina Kotek issued Executive Order 2529 directing state agencies to strengthen Oregon’s clean energy policies, including the Clean Fuels Program (CFP). In response, on December 17th the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) held
December 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels Mandates Around the World 2026
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Daily Digest today released its annual review of biofuels mandates and targets around the world, looking at the state of biofuels mandates in 65 countries. Get the latest up to the minute new information on the
December 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Indonesia Keeps 2026 Biodiesel Quota Flat, Raising Doubts over B50 Target
by Aditya Kondalamahanty and Ck Quick (S&P Global) 2026 biodiesel quota at 15.646 million kiloliters; Non-PSO allocations raised, PSO requirement reduced -- Indonesia has set its biodiesel production quota for 2026 at 15.646 million kiloliters, Ernest Gunawan, secretary general of the Indonesian Biofuel
December 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Eni: Products and Technologies Supporting the Sustainability of Milano Cortina 2026
(Eni) Eni is a Premium Partner of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games with the aim of supporting this major Italian event also through sustainability-related initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Eni aims to achieve carbon neutrality
December 29, 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
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
Airfreight Giants DHL Express and FedEx Announce Big US SAF Deals
by Tony Harrington (Green Air) Two of the world’s largest airfreight companies, DHL Express and FedEx, have announced fresh deals to buy sustainable aviation fuel in the US, advancing separate commitments that by 2030, SAF will comprise at least 30% of
December 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Buying Clearance to Fly: SAF and Why Aether Fuels Is Advancing in Singapore
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Aether Fuels is moving forward with a new project in Singapore, extending its footprint in one of the world’s most strategically important aviation hubs. For a company focused on scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from waste
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
Investment and Operating Support for Bio-CCS through Reverse Auction DEADLINE August 13, 2026
(Energimyndigheten) Companies that want to contribute to negative emissions through the capture, transport and geological storage of biogenic carbon dioxide (bio-CCS) are welcome to participate in the second call through reverse auction. Last day for application2026-08-13 23:59 Funds announcedSEK 10.17 billion According to
December 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Wärtsilä's Fuel-Flexible Engines Selected to Reduce Emissions on Two New Vessels for Brazilian Operator
(Wärtsilä/CISION) Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the main engines for two new pusher tugs being built for Brazilian operator AMAGGI. The ships are under construction at the Beconal shipyard, located in Manaus, Brazil, and are designed with a focus on decarbonised
December 18, 2025 Read Full Article
ABS, ENEOS, NYK Line, and SEACOR Holdings Launch Joint Study to Develop a Methanol Marine Fuel Supply Network in the U.S.
(American Bureau of Shipping) American Bureau of Shipping (“ABS”), ENEOS Corporation (“ENEOS”), Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (“NYK Line”), and SEACOR Holdings Inc. (“SEACOR”) have begun a joint study to develop a methanol bunkering*¹ and supply chain network along the U.S. Gulf
December 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Hapag-Lloyd Wins ZEMBA’s Second Tender for Pioneering e-Fuel Deployment
(Hapag-Lloyd) Second consecutive win after securing ZEMBA’s inaugural tender in 2024; ZEMBA members commit to at least 120,000 metric tonnes of CO₂e abatement; Hapag-Lloyd to deploy e-methanol on a trans-oceanic lane Today (December 17, 2025), the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) announced that Hapag-Lloyd is a winner of its
December 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Viewpoint -- EU Ethanol Supported by Mandates in 2026
by Toby Shay (Argus Media) Ethanol prices in Europe look to be well supported in 2026, and demand for higher greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions saving product is expected to grow. This comes as the EU's updated Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) is
December 18, 2025 Read Full Article
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
EcoCeres Earns Prestigious RSB ICAO CORSIA Certification, Underscoring Global Leadership in Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(EcoCeres) EcoCeres has attained certification under the RSB ICAO CORSIA scheme for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), a globally recognised standard aligned with the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). EcoCeres Inc., a leading pure-play renewable
December 17, 2025 Read Full Article
The Top 10 Gruberisms: Longtime Gevo CEO Set to Become Executive Chairman, Bloom to CEO
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) After years of Pat Gruber standing on ABLC stages and pointing out the big problems the industry could—and should—solve, here’s the latest one: he’s announced his impending retirement as Chief Executive Officer of Gevo, planned for April 2026. At
December 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Innovation Powering the Future of Renewable Fuels
(Neste) Innovation has always been the engine behind renewable fuels. Today, it is more critical than ever – not only to scale up the production of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, but also to unlock the next generation of renewable
December 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Hapag-Lloyd Orders Eight New Dual-Fuel Methanol Container Ships
(Hapag-Lloyd) Deliveries expected in 2028 and 2029; Investment volume of more than USD 500 million; Additional agreement on 14 long-term charter contracts -- Hapag-Lloyd has signed a contract with the Chinese shipyard CIMC Raffles for the construction of eight new container ships. The ordered
December 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market Size to Worth USD 357.41 Billion by 2035 - Exclusive Report by Towards Chemical and Materials
(Precedence Research/Yahoo! Finance/Globe Newswire) According to Towards Chemical and Materials Consulting ™, The global sustainable aviation fuel market was estimated to be USD 2.31 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 357.41 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of
December 15, 2025 Read Full Article
German Cabinet Approves Draft Biofuels Law, Food-Based Ingredient Use to Continue
by Michael Hogan (Reuters) Germany's cabinet approved a draft biofuels law on Wednesday, which will allow continued use of food and animal feed as biofuel ingredients, the environment ministry said in a statement. Germany’s programme to cut greenhouse gases includes blending biofuels,
December 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Maryland Biofuels Task Force Releases Landmark Report Showing Major Economic, Environmental & Public Health Benefits of Higher Biofuel Blends
(Maryland Biofuels Task Force) Report highlights lower fuel prices and immediate reductions in carbon and air-toxic emissions under a proposed Clean Fuel Standard. — The Maryland Biofuels Task Force, a diverse coalition of ~50 subject-matter experts representing 30+ agricultural, environmental, governmental,
December 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Fuel Retailers, Biodiesel Producers and Home Heating Industry Support Biodiesel Blenders' Tax Credit Legislation
(NATSO/PR Newswire) NATSO, the national association representing America's travel plazas and truck stops, SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), the National Energy & Fuels Institute (NEFI) and Sustainable Advanced Biofuel Refiners (SABR) today applauded Senator
December 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Teagasc Unveils New Study on Agricultural Feedstocks for Ireland’s Emerging Biomethane Industry
(Teagasc) Teagasc today, December 11th, announced the publication of a landmark research report assessing the potential for agriculture-based anaerobic digestion (AD) to support Ireland’s growing biomethane industry. The report, produced under the FLEET Project (Farm Level Economic, Environmental and Transport Modelling of
December 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Tastes Great, Less Filling — That’s Why Biogas Is Booming
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... ANVIL Not… beer? A.D. Nope. Biogas. Renewable methane. Think of it like this: Tastes great to the markets: new contracts, new plants, new revenue — Germany building upgrading units like they’re offensive lines. Less filling for the planet: lower CI, lower methane, lower
December 12, 2025 Read Full Article
We Need to Talk About Biomass
by David Carpintero (ePURE/Ethanol Producer Magazine) It’s the argument that wouldn’t die: the so-called “food vs. fuel” fallacy that has persisted in the global discourse on the role of biofuels in transport decarbonization. Fortunately, new research has finally driven a stake through
December 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Davids, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Sustainable Aviation, Support Farmers, Grow American Jobs
(Office of U.S. Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03)) U.S. Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) — alongside Representatives Mike Flood (R-NE-01), Troy Carter (D-LA-02), and Tracey Mann (R-KS-01) — introduced the Securing America’s Fuels (SAF) Act, bipartisan legislation designed to strengthen the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry, create economic opportunities for
December 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Navigating Uncertainty: Impact of the IMO Net-Zero Framework Postponement
by Urszula Szalkowska and Nathalie Danel (EcoEngineers) The maritime industry is at a crossroads. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) recently postponed the adoption of its Net-Zero Framework during an Extraordinary Session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC/ES.2). While procedural, this decision has sent
December 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Council Shares Responsible Farming Practice Advancements, Biofuels’ Carbon Reduction Capabilities At COP30
(U.S. Grains & Bioproducts Council) U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) Director of Global Sustainability Carlos Suárez and USGBC Multilateral Policy Manager Linda Schmid recently attended the United Nations’ annual climate summit, COP30, to share the advancements in responsible farming practices
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
Million Air and Avfuel Bring Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Austin
(Biofuels International) Luxury FBO Million Air Austin (KAUS) and leading fuel supplier Avfuel Corporation came together to boost sustainable aviation operations at Austin Bergstrom International Airport with the addition of sustainable aviation fuel. The SAF — which went into service on November 20
December 05, 2025 Read Full Article
GEODIS Pilots Southeast Asia’s First Cross-Border Trucking Service Using Renewable Diesel
(GEODIS) GEODIS, a global leader in transport and logistics, has announced the launch of the region’s first cross-border trucking operation to be powered by Neste MY Renewable Diesel™, marking a major milestone in the decarbonization of its regional road network. The pilot
December 05, 2025 Read Full Article
AXEGAZ T&T and Cargill Launch First Baltic Bio-LNG Shipment
(Bioenergy Insight) AXEGAZ Trading & Technologies (AXEGAZ T&T) and Cargill have successfully loaded ISCC-EU certified Bio-LNG onto an AVENIR bunkering vessel at KN Energies’ LNG Terminal in Klaipeda, Lithuania. The operation strengthens the companies’ presence in Europe’s renewable marine fuel market and
December 04, 2025 Read Full Article
St. Louis Companies Look to Get in on the Growing Global Biofuels Market
by Eric Schmid (St. Louis Magazine) ... Biofuels, such as those refined from the fats and oils from certain seed crops or even used cooking oil, offer a compelling alternative to traditional fuels—and electric batteries, too. ... Global demand is growing for alternative
December 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Norsepower Signs Landmark Deal with Idemitsu Tankers: First-Ever Release of VLCC to Be Equipped with Rotor Sails
(Norsepower) Norsepower, the leading provider of mechanical sails for large vessels, and Idemitsu Tanker Co., Ltd., the shipping arm of Idemitsu Kosan, have announced their agreement to equip two Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) with the Norsepower Rotor Sail™. The vessels,
December 04, 2025 Read Full Article
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