by Ade Irma J, Resinta S (Antara Indonesian News Agency) The Indonesian Industry Ministry stated that the potential of used cooking oil, currently
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Back TO HOMEBiden's IRA Drives Surge in US Imports of Chinese Used Cooking Oil
by Andrew Hayley (Reuters) U.S. incentives to boost consumption of more environmentally friendly fuel has created a new market for used
September 26, 2023 Read Full Article
African Nations Set to Visit India for Ethanol Blending, Biogas Studies
by Subhayan Chakraborty (Business Standard) Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda keen to replicate India's ethanol blending, biogas initiatives -- Close on the heels of
September 21, 2023 Read Full Article
Stu Ellis: Biofuels Looking to Takeoff with Help from Lawmakers
by Stu Ellis (Herald & Review) ... And the U.S. Department of Agriculture's projections for exports ratchet down every time a
September 20, 2023 Read Full Article
EU to Carry out Surveillance on Fuel Ethanol Imports amid Steep Increases Since 2021
by Harry Clyne and Phillip Herring (S&P Global) EC to retroactively monitor import statistics, trends; Initiative to protect EU producers from rapid
September 18, 2023 Read Full Article
EU Under Pressure to Tackle Fraudulent Biofuels Imports
by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV.com) The delay in implementing a tool to protect the EU market against fraudulent biofuel imports has
September 12, 2023 Read Full Article
German Biodiesel Exports up 16% in 1st Half of 2023
(Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e. V. (UFOP)/Biobased Diesel Daily) Germany’s foreign trade in biodiesel is poised to be
September 12, 2023 Read Full Article
Liebreich: 'Hydrogen Is Starting to Look Like an Economic Bubble — and Here’s Why'
by Leigh Collins (Hydrogen Insight) ... The use of clean hydrogen in a net-zero world would actually be limited, he (Michael
September 11, 2023 Read Full Article
PM Formally Launches Global Biofuels Alliance; 19 Countries, 12 Global Bodies Agree to Join
by Sukalp Sharma (Indian Express) The alliance is aimed at facilitating international cooperation and intensifying the use of sustainable biofuels, along
September 10, 2023 Read Full Article
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka Interested in Importing Ethanol from India
by Rishi Ranjan Kala (The Hindu Business Line) Ethanol has immense potential to uplift the rural and agricultural economy of the
September 06, 2023 Read Full Article
EDF Trading Supplies Long-Term Sustainable Ethanol to Canada
(EDF) Norcan Petroleum Products (Norcan) and EDF Trading Europe Limited (EDFT) announced today an exclusive transaction for the long-term supply to
September 01, 2023 Read Full Article
Coconut Association Calls for Higher Biodiesel Blend
by Janine Alexis Miguel (Manila Times) The government should consider raising the mandated biodiesel blend to reduce the Philippines' dependence on
August 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka Interested to Import Ethanol from India
(TBS News) Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have expressed their interest to import ethanol that is manufactured in India, intending to blend
August 30, 2023 Read Full Article
Indonesia's Pertamina Plans More Biofuel Products, Ethanol Imports in 2024
by Fransiska Nangoy (Reuters) Indonesian state energy company Pertamina (PERTM.UL) plans in 2024 to mix more of its gasoline products with ethanol
August 30, 2023 Read Full Article
Letter from Europe: Amazing Opp to Get UCO Right
by James Cogan (ClonBio/Biofuels Digest) In an amazing turn of events, on August 16 the European Commission launched an investigation[1] into
August 28, 2023 Read Full Article
Additional Growth Opportunities for U.S. Ethanol in Canada
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) The chair of the Iowa Corn Promotion Board says U.S. ethanol exports have increased to
August 24, 2023 Read Full Article
Exclusive: India Set to Ban Sugar Exports for First Time in 7 Years
by Rajendra Jadhav and Mayank Bhardwaj (Reuters) India is expected to ban mills from exporting sugar in the next season beginning
August 23, 2023 Read Full Article
Ukraine, Europe Back Biomethane—Shouldn’t We?
by Johannes Escudero (Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas/Biomass Magazine) ... Ukraine expects biomethane to play a key role in reducing its reliance
August 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy Announces MoU with ITOCHU Corporation, a Major Trading Company in Japan
(Hyphen Hydrogen) Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ITOCHU Corporation (ITOCHU) to explore areas for
August 11, 2023 Read Full Article
Aemetis Reports Progress with RNG, SAF and Ethanol Projects
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Aemetis Inc. released second quarter financial results on Aug. 3, reporting progress with the development
August 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Bold Biofuel Ambitions: This Is an Important Year for India
(Biofuels International) This is an important year for India with the country holding the G20 presidency through to the end of
August 03, 2023 Read Full Article
As Told to Parliament (July 27, 2023): Centre Restricted Import & Export of Biofuels to Promote Them, Says Minister
(Down to Earth) The government has restricted the import and export of biofuels to promote their production and increase availability, Rameswar Teli, minister
July 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Council Partners with Vietnamese Government, Fuel Industry to Discuss Ethanol Expansion at Biofuels Forum
(U.S. Grains Council) The Vietnam Ministry of Industry and Trade, Vietnam Petroleum Association and the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) jointly organized
July 24, 2023 Read Full Article
E.U.’s ‘Green’ Hydrogen Rules May Shape American Industry
by David Iaconangelo (E&E News Energywire) The European Union’s definition of “green” hydrogen is emerging as a potential model for the
July 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Renewable Diesel’s Uncertain Future
by Jacqueline Holland (Farm Progress) Farmers and the rest of the world want green energy. Is the U.S. government standing in
July 13, 2023 Read Full Article
Ethanol Industry on the Rebound
(Biofuels International) The North American ethanol industry is nothing if not persistent and innovative, qualities which have served the sector
July 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Future Foggy: Airline Official Tells Ethanol Industry Future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Uncertain
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) ... Steve Csonka, executive director of the initiative ( Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative), said
June 23, 2023 Read Full Article
Corn Sustainability Assurance Protocol
(U.S. Grains Council) The Corn Sustainability Assurance Protocol (CSAP) offers corn buyers and export markets insight into U.S. corn production
June 22, 2023 Read Full Article
EU Sets World’s Largest SAF Blending Mandate
by Cathy Buyck (AIN Online) If all goes according to plan and no unforeseen eleventh-hour hiccups surface, the European Union will
June 20, 2023 Read Full Article
US$ 4 bn Investment on Green Hydrogen Launched in Uruguay
(Merco Press) Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou Thursday announced that US$ 2 billion will be invested in the construction of a
June 17, 2023 Read Full Article
Oman’s Wakud Plans 10-Fold Increase in Biofuel Production Capacity
by Sowmya Sundar (Zawya Projects) X2E, an Omani-British startup, has taken a 60% stake in Wakud -- Wakud, Oman's first biofuel producer,
June 09, 2023 Read Full Article
China, Australia in Partnership to Explore Green Hydrogen after Resumption of High-Level Economic Dialogue
(Global Times) Mutual efforts to bring long-term boon: expert -- Businesses from China and Australia are stepping up exchanges in
June 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Analysis: Increasing Trade of Low-Carbon Biofuel Feedstocks Heightens Supply Constraint Concerns
(S&P Global Commodity Insights) Animal fats and used cooking oil are increasingly joining the likes of lithium, cobalt and copper as
June 08, 2023 Read Full Article
China Biodiesel Exporters Pledge Fraud Crackdown after Criticism
by Alfred Cang and Agnieszka de Sousa (Bloomberg/Yahoo! Finance) Chinese biodiesel producers pledged to improve compliance and export standards, days after
June 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Challenges Ahead For Soybean-Based Renewable Fuels Demand
by Greg Horstmeier (Progressive Farmer/DTN/Biodiesel Magazine) Building new renewable fuel plants and increasing the pace of existing crush facilities can
June 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Letter Asks USTR to Address Ethanol Trading Shortfalls in Brazil
by Kellan Heavican (Brownfield Ag News) A bipartisan group of US Representatives is asking the Biden administration to address Brazil’s unfair
June 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Hydrogen E-Fuel Production Could Create 10,500 Jobs Here - Report
(RTE) 10,500 jobs could be created across the country by 2050 through the production of sustainable aviation fuels for use in
May 26, 2023 Read Full Article
RFA Efforts Pay Off; EIA to Add Ethanol Export Data to Weekly Report
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today welcomed an announcement by the U.S. Energy Information Administration that fuel ethanol export estimates
May 19, 2023 Read Full Article
UPDATE 2-Indonesia Urges Importers to Back Sustainable Palm Oil, Not Boycotts
by Mei Mei Chu (Reuters) Indonesia, the world’s largest palm oil exporter, on Wednesday urged importing countries to recognise and pay
May 17, 2023 Read Full Article
From Palm Oil Waste to Cellulosic Ethanol: Indonesia’s Opportunity (Commentary)
by Tenny Kristiana (Mongabay) • Many Indonesian farmers say they haven’t seen benefits from the country’s biofuel program. Cellulosic ethanol
May 12, 2023 Read Full Article
Provincial Government Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Port of Rotterdam to Cooperate on Green Hydrogen Opportunities
(Executive Council Industry, Energy and Technology for Newfoundland and Laborador) A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Government of
May 12, 2023 Read Full Article
Exclusive Interview: Christian Cuenot of VARO Energy
(Bioenergy Insight) Bioenergy Insight is delighted that Christian Cuenot, vice president biomethane & bio-LNG at VARO Energy, will be a speaker
May 04, 2023 Read Full Article
At 18, Brazilian Biodiesel Producer BSBios Rebrands, Changes Name to Be8
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) After 18 years of operating under the BSBios name, the Brazilian biodiesel producer is rebranding
May 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Hybrid-Flex Cars a Great Asset for Brazil's Decarbonization Efforts, Says VP
by Gabriel Araujo (Reuters) Brazil's ability to produce and sell hybrid cars that can run on 100% ethanol is a huge
May 01, 2023 Read Full Article
Pyrocell Receives ISCC Certification for Bio-oil Made from Sawdust
(Preem AB/Biobased Diesel Daily) Pyrocell's pyrolysis-oil production has received sustainability certification in accordance with the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification system,
April 25, 2023 Read Full Article
ISCC Response to Recent Suspected Cases of Mislabelling of Advanced Biodiesel
(International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) In recent weeks, ISCC has received communications from stakeholders expressing concerns about a surge of advanced
April 25, 2023 Read Full Article
S’pore Looking into Wider Adoption of Biofuels, Bioresources to Hit Net-Zero Emissions Target
by Cheryl Tan (Straits Times) To reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the Republic is studying the potential for wider adoption of biofuels
April 24, 2023 Read Full Article
Mubadala Capital Invests USD2.5 Billion in Brazil to Build Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant
(MANAFN) Mubadala Capital, a state-owned investment firm in the UAE, has signed a deal to invest USD2.5 billion in Brazil
April 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Colombia Extends Tariff on US Ethanol for 5 Years
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) A report filed with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service’s Global Agricultural Information Network on April
April 19, 2023 Read Full Article
Explained: What Are Biofuels that Now Require a License to Export and Import in India
by Pooja Yadav (India Times) The Indian government has announced that the export of biofuels from SEZs and EOUs will be
April 14, 2023 Read Full Article
HVO Imported into UK from US as Part of Post-Brexit Deal
(Biofuels International) The UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) revealed its member Mitchell and Webber undertook the first lifting
April 10, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Marquis
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Marquis has become the first well known ethanol producer to step into the world of
April 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Joint Statement From U.S. Grains Council, Growth Energy, Renewable Fuels Association Regarding Japan’s New Rule on Ethanol
(U.S. Grains Council) Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) released its final proposed rule for partial amendment of the
March 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Government Amends Export Policy for Biofuels
(The Economic Times) The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has amended that notification of 2018 "to the extent that export
March 27, 2023 Read Full Article
USGC Identifies Top 5 Ethanol Market Priorities for 2023
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... U.S. ethanol exports for marketing year (MY) 2021/2022 totaled 1.45 billion gallons (Bgal), the third-largest
March 13, 2023 Read Full Article
Airbus, Qantas Close to Making First Joint Investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Lauren Smith (Business Traveler) The Australian flag carrier and aircraft manufacturer are set to begin a $200 million investment
March 09, 2023 Read Full Article
RFA CEO Optimistic about Ethanol Exports Despite Slow Start
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) The head of the Renewable Fuels Association expects another strong year for ethanol exports despite
March 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Cepsa and ACE Terminal Join Forces to Create Green Hydrogen Supply Chain from Spain to the Netherlands
(Cepsa) ο Cepsa to supply green ammonia to ACE Terminal in the Port of Rotterdam for conversion into green hydrogen
February 27, 2023 Read Full Article
US Ethanol Industry Advocates for Certainty in Canadian Fuel Regs
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) U.S. Grains Council staff and Ethanol Advisory Team members traveled to Ottawa, Canada, from Jan. 31
February 24, 2023 Read Full Article
Charting a Course through Turbulent Times in Latin America
(Biofuels International) Assessing this year’s prospects for biofuels in South America is about much more than just what is happening
February 24, 2023 Read Full Article
Heathrow Airport Calls for Action to Make Aviation Greener
(BBC) The UK's busiest airport has warned the country risks falling behind others in making aviation greener. Heathrow Airport has called for
February 23, 2023 Read Full Article
How to Power a Plane with Leftover Chinese Hot Pot
(BNN Bloomberg) There’s a ritual involved in creating the perfect Sichuan hot pot and it involves fat — lots of it. Diners first immerse slivers
February 22, 2023 Read Full Article
Symposium In Japan Encourages Biofuels Use In Transportation Sector
(U.S. Grains Council) Earlier this month, BGA Japan, an international consulting firm, held a symposium promoting the production and use of
February 15, 2023 Read Full Article
The Government Institutionalized the Intersectoral Table of Hydrogen
(Ambito (Google Translation)) The Hydrogen Intersectoral Table will function as a space for articulation and coordination within the scope of the
February 13, 2023 Read Full Article
The African Bioeconomy Comes into Focus
by Gerard J. Ostheimer and Douglas L. Faulkner (Biofuels Digest) GOOD NEWS -- Steady growth of the African bioeconomy is a “good
February 10, 2023 Read Full Article
Report: Philippines Considers Voluntary Move to E15, E20 Blends
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The government of the Philippines is currently studying the possibility of allowing the use of
February 07, 2023 Read Full Article
PM Modi Rolls out 20% Ethanol-Blended Petrol in 11 States/UTs
(The Hindu/PTI) It has been launched ahead of the planned rollout in April, at the India Energy Week in Bengaluru.
February 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Brazil Reinstates Ethanol Import Tariff Making US Product even Less Viable
by Phillip Herring (S&P Global) Import arbitrage from US closed by around Real 830/cu m ($163/cu m); Competitive relief for NNE mills
February 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Philippines Mulls Higher Ethanol Blend
by Danessa Rivera -(The Philippine Star) As the Philippines mulls higher voluntary ethanol blends in gasoline, ethanol producers are looking to
January 31, 2023 Read Full Article
The President Affirms that Bolivia Will "Gradually" Replace the Importation of Hydrocarbons with the Production of Biodiesel
(Agencia Boliviana de Informacion (Google Translation)) President Luis Arce affirmed that Bolivia will "gradually" replace the import of hydrocarbons with
January 30, 2023 Read Full Article
Renewable Diesel & SAF: Project Roundup Report
by Anna Simet (Biodiesel Magazine) Biodiesel Magazine’s annual production map showed 34 renewable diesel/SAF plants under development, construction or operating
January 29, 2023 Read Full Article
DA Asked to Probe Use of Palm Olein in Biodiesel
by Alena Mae S. Flores (Manila Standard) The Federation of Philippine Industries said Tuesday the Office of the President ordered the
January 26, 2023 Read Full Article
HVO Grows in the United States, Is Consumed More than Biodiesel and Threatens Argentine Exports
(Clarin.com Rural (Google Translation)) The northern country expanded its soybean crush capacity for the production of renewable diesel, which would
January 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Top Ethanol Markets Remain Dependable
by Mackenzie Boubin (U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Working continuously to expand global markets for ethanol, the U.S. Grains Council
January 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Ready. Set. Go! The Ethanol Industry Is Poised for Continued Success in 2023
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... (T)he Renewable Fuels Association remains focused on solidifying year-round access to
January 18, 2023 Read Full Article
China’s Corn-Based Ethanol Fuel Threatens Food Security while Crowding the Market, State Commentary Warns
by Silvia Ma (South China Morning Post) - China is facing a corn-supply shortfall that could put it at the
January 17, 2023 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Program Encourages Sustainable Palm Oil Business: Ministry
Sugiharto Purnama, Mecca Yumna (Antara) The government is pursuing a biodiesel-type biofuel program in a bid to lower dependence on petroleum
January 16, 2023 Read Full Article
SIAM and US Grains Council Sign MoU on Technology Transfer to Support Higher Ethanol Adoption
(Express Mobility) The country aims to double the blend to 20 percent by 2025-26, for which it will need an
January 13, 2023 Read Full Article
Researchers Hope to Build New Zealand's Biofuel Industry
(Radio New Zealand) ... Scion, a Rotorua-based research institute, hopes to end the country's reliance on imported fossil fuels by establishing
January 05, 2023 Read Full Article
ANP Defines Procedure for the Certification of Biofuel Importers
(Brazil Ministry of Mines and Energy (Google Translation)) The ANP published, on 12/23, “Technical Report No. 07/SBQ (v.0) - General Guidelines
January 05, 2023 Read Full Article
Something Big is Coming
by Keith Loria (Biodiesel Magazine) City by city, Greasezilla is conquering problems derived from excessive fats, oils and grease waste.
January 04, 2023 Read Full Article
Brazil Extends Ethanol Import Tariff Suspension
by Jesse Allen (American Ag Network) There’s good news on the export front this week for the U.S. ethanol industry. Brazil
December 30, 2022 Read Full Article
Local View: Ethanol around the World
by Jan Tenbensel (Lincoln Journal Star) Reduced air pollution and energy security are crucial issues in Japan, which recently committed
December 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Countervailing Duties on Biodiesel Originating in Indonesia Confirmed – A Big Win for the EBB
(European Biodiesel Board) The EBB welcomes the European General Court decision to dismiss the actions for annulment initiated by three
December 20, 2022 Read Full Article
BEEAH Group and Chinook Sciences Partner with Japan’s Air Water on First Waste to Hydrogen Plant
(Emirites News Agency) BEEAH Group, the Middle East’s sustainability pioneer, Chinook Sciences, UK’s innovator in waste to fuel technologies, and Air
December 19, 2022 Read Full Article
What Can Ethanol Plant Owners Do to Thrive in the Ethanol Business Today?
by Mike Sticklen and Doug Rivers (Lee Enterprises Consulting/Biofuels Digest) The US ethanol industry is faced with flat volume (Fig. 1)
December 16, 2022 Read Full Article
China Takes 52,5 Million Tons of Brazilian Soy in Eleven Months of 2022
(MercoPress) In the eleven months of 2022, China imported 52.464 million tons of soybeans from Brazil, according to data from the
December 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Launch of ‘Switch to Zero’ Campaign to Reduce Shipping Industry Carbon Emissions
(GoodShipping) Companies that import or export their freight by vessel generally have little influence on the container shipping company’s fuel choice.
December 08, 2022 Read Full Article
California’s LCFS: Just How Much Stronger Will the New Targets Be?
by Jordan Godwin (OPIS) Prices for credits under California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) have been a sad story in 2022. They
December 02, 2022 Read Full Article
USGC Staff, Member-Leaders Participate in USDA ATM
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) U.S. Grains Council staff, alongside agribusiness and producer members, recently had the privilege of participating on
November 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Germany Exports Less Rapeseed Oil as Domestic Demand from Biodiesel Processors Grows
(Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP)/Biobased Diesel Daily) Shipments of German rapeseed oil declined in the 2021-’22 marketing
November 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Sasol, ArcelorMittal South Africa Partner to Decarbonise and Reindustrialise Vaal, Saldanha through Green Hydrogen
(Sasol) Sasol and ArcelorMittal South Africa have announced a partnership to develop carbon capture technology to produce sustainable fuels and chemicals,
November 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Govt Plans Large-Scale Development for Oil Palm
(The National) Prime Minister James Marape says he is keen on supporting the development of Papua New Guinea’s oil palm
November 25, 2022 Read Full Article
REGATRACE Project Boosts Cross-Border Biomethane Trading across Europe
(Bioenergy Insight) The Final Conference of the EU-funded project REGATRACE was held last week, and was a "great success", according to
November 23, 2022 Read Full Article
After Palm Oil, Activists Aim at Banning Soy Oil for Use in Biofuels
by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV.com) The European biofuels industry has hit back at NGO allegations that the use of soy oil
November 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Government Accepts Recommendations on Import Measures for Biodiesel and Wire Rod
(UK Government Trade Remedies Authority) Recommendations on anti-dumping and countervailing measures on imports of Biodiesel and on anti-dumping measures on
November 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Qantas in Talks to Import Sustainable Fuel as Regional Supply Jumps
by Emma Connors (Financial Review) Qantas is in discussions to import sustainable aviation fuel into Australia as what will be the
November 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Indonesia Targets Sugar Self-Sufficiency in 5 Yrs, Eyes Ethanol Production
by Gayatri Suroyo (Reuters) Indonesia will expand its sugar plantation area to try to become self-sufficient in the next five years
November 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Georgii Geletukha: Terms and Options for Biomethane Export
(UABIO) The current article of the chairman of the Board of the Bioenergy Association of Ukraine (UABIO) Georgii Geletukha for
November 03, 2022 Read Full Article
The Place of Biodiesel as China Eyes Carbon Neutrality
by Kong Lingyu (China Dialog/Transport Energy Strategies) Prices for China’s biodiesel exports have been rising significantly, from less than 7,000 yuan (US$1,050)
November 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Leading the Way to Cleaner, More Affordable, American-Made Fuel
(Office of Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts (R-NE)) There’s no reason why the U.S. should be reliant on authoritarian regimes like Iran,
November 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Braya Renewable Fuels Issues a Request for Proposal for the Provision and Potential Production of Green Hydrogen DEADLINE: December 19, 2022
(Braya Renewable Fuels) Braya Renewable Fuels ("Braya") has issued an RFP for the provision of green hydrogen as a feedstock for
November 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Neste Collaborates with ITOCHU and Fuji Oil Company on a Project to Demonstrate Local Blending of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Japan
(Neste) ITOCHU Corporation has been selected for a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) demonstration project by the Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau, Ministry
November 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Energy Start-up Proposes $7.5 Billion Investment in Ascension Parish
(Louisiana Economic Development) Clean Hydrogen Works production and export facility would create 350 new direct jobs -- Clean Hydrogen Works, a
October 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Capturing a Larger Share in a Shrinking Pool: The Ethanol Survival Guide
by Jim Seurer and Doug Sombke (Glacial Lakes Energy and South Dakota Farmers Union/Biofuels Digest) ... For the first time since
October 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Top 10 Best Biofuel Manufacturing Companies In India 2023
(Inventiva) The principal energy sources derived from biomass and food crops like sunflower seeds, palm fruit, Jatropha seeds, rapeseed, soybean,
October 24, 2022 Read Full Article
India to Pitch for Global Biofuels Alliance at G20 - Oil Minister
by Mohi Narayan (Reuters) India plans to pitch for a global alliance on biofuels among members of the group of 20
October 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Europe Is Buying Up Cheaper Brazilian Ethanol amid Energy Crisis
by Dayanne Sousa (Bloomberg/Yahoo! Finance) Europe is loading up on cheaper Brazilian ethanol, tripling imports in order to cope with
October 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Eni Starts Exporting Vegetable Oil for Biorefining from Kenya
(Eni) The cargo that left the port of Mombasa is the first from Africa -- The first cargo of vegetable oil
October 12, 2022 Read Full Article
US Vows to Supply Green-Fuel-Laggard Japan with Bioethanol
by Yuri Kageyama (Associated Press/WHO13) U.S. officials are touting bioethanol in Japan, which trails other nations on using the green fuel
October 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Study: Half of Danes Don’t Know What Biomass Is
(University of Copenhagen/Biomass Magazine) Nearly half of Danes have never heard of Denmark’s largest source of renewable energy. The finding, reported
October 04, 2022 Read Full Article
BioEneco Secures Biomass Fuels to the Philippines with Orion
(New Straits Times) Bio Eneco Sdn Bhd (BioEneco) achieved another milestone by incorporating the Philippines into its agreement with PT Orion
September 30, 2022 Read Full Article
China’s Biodiesel Production to Expand by 32% in 2022
by Erin Voegele (Biodiesel Magazine) China’s biodiesel production in 2022 is expected to increase by 32 percent when compared to 2021
September 29, 2022 Read Full Article
EU Biofuel Import Controls Need Tightening: APPB
by Jonathan Gleave (Argus Media) A better traceability of imported feedstocks used to produced advanced biofuels, particularly those derived from the
September 23, 2022 Read Full Article
BIA: Bulgaria Is a Leading Exporter of Sunflower Seeds, Sunflower Oil and Biodiesel
(Radio Bulgaria) ... The analysis shows that a good export business for Bulgaria is rapeseed biodiesel. Until a few years ago,
September 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Air New Zealand to Fly on Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Next Week
by Roeland van den Bergh (Stuff) Air New Zealand plans to start flying its aircraft partly on sustainable aviation fuel made
September 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Cropenergies Mulls Ethanol Plant Shutdowns as Energy, Raw Material Costs Rise
by Anneli Palmen and Bartosz Dabrowsk (Reuters) German biofuel producer Cropenergies (CE2G.DE) on Monday said it might have to reduce or temporarily shut
September 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Ethanol’s Clean Octane Key to EPA Particulate Rule
by Doug Duarante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Governors' Biofuels Coalition) Coalition Urges Administrator to Address Mobile Sources -- In a detailed letter
September 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Argentina Initiates WTO Dispute Complaint Targeting Peruvian Duties on Biodiesel Imports
(World Trade Organization) Argentina has requested WTO dispute consultations with Peru concerning anti-dumping and countervailing duties imposed by Peru on
September 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Big Changes Afoot in US Trade of Biobased Diesel
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) A big shift is occurring in U.S. trade of biobased diesel so far this year,
September 06, 2022 Read Full Article
USGC Boosts Ethanol during Trade Mission to Southeast Asia
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Grains Council’s Southeast Asia and Oceania (SEA&O) office recently participated in the Clean EDGE
August 30, 2022 Read Full Article
Canada to Import a Record Volume of US Ethanol in 2022
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Fuel ethanol consumption in Canada is expected to grow by approximately 8.6 percent this year,
August 30, 2022 Read Full Article
USGC Promotes Ethanol and DDGS Exports
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) organized a mission to Brazil last week to learn about the market potential Brazilian
August 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Council, Ethanol Industry Leaders Meet With Officials In Japan
(U.S. Grains Council) Since 1961, the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) has contributed to the rapid growth of the livestock and feed
August 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Nexgen Energia Plans to Foray into Ethanol Segment, to Invest Rs 300 Crore
(Reuters/Financial Express) On the occasion of World Biofuel day, Nexgen Energia, India’s fastest-growing clean fuel energy company announces its expansion plan
August 18, 2022 Read Full Article
India’s Sugar Industry Set for Windfall Amid Ethanol Push
by Ravi Gupta (Times of India) India’s determination to increase use of biofuels drove a massive increase in ethanol production in
August 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Brazil Ships DDGS to Vietnam, Exports Rise as Corn Ethanol Production Booms
by Ana Mano (Reuters/NASDAQ) A cargo of distiller's dried grains with solubles (DDGS) left Brazil's port of Paranagua on Monday, as
August 16, 2022 Read Full Article
Government's Ethanol Blending Programme to be a Game Changer for India
(PTI/Devdiscourse) Rs. 30K Cr Annually Mumbai, Maharashtra, India NewsVoir Bharat Petroleum, the second largest Indian Oil Marketing Company and one of
August 09, 2022 Read Full Article
Biodiesel: Arce Allocates Bs 402.7 Million for the Production of Oil Palm and Other Crops
by Juan Carlos Veliz (eju! (Google translation)) The production of "ecological diesel" in Bolivia has the objective of reducing imports of
July 29, 2022 Read Full Article
PM: Malaysia to Be Positioned as Biomass Hub
by Nuradzimmah Daim (New Straits Times) Malaysia will step up efforts to use materials derived from commodity by-product to reduce waste
July 27, 2022 Read Full Article
Philippines Consumption of Biodiesel Expected to Rise Further
by Danessa Rivera (The Philippine Star) The country’s biofuel consumption is expected to continue to recover this year on the
July 25, 2022 Read Full Article
USGC Promotes Ethanol Policy during Motor Show in South Korea
(GrainNet) Spreading good news about U.S. ethanol through hands-on learning is a priority for the U.S. Grains Council’s (USGC’s) South
July 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Biofuels Production and Consumption in Belgium
by Robert Malina and Freddy Navarro (Hasselt University/IEA Bioenergy Task 39) ... With 104 PJ, biofuels covered about 6.5% of
July 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Estonian Alliance Unveils Hydrogen Valley, Includes Transport Refueling
(NGV Journal) ... In the coming six years, green hydrogen production will be developed in at least six regions in the
July 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Indonesia Mulls Raising Mandatory Palm Oil Mix in Biodiesel to 35%
by Bernadette Christina Munthe (Reuters/NASDAQ) Indonesia is considering expanding a mandatory palm oil mix in its biodiesel to 35%, from
July 01, 2022 Read Full Article
Qantas and Airbus Joint Investment to Kickstart Australian Biofuels Industry
(Qantas) The Qantas Group and Airbus will invest up to US$200 million to accelerate the establishment of a sustainable aviation
June 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Brazil Biodiesel Producers Ready to Boost Output Amid Diesel Shortage Fears
(BNamericas) Brazil’s biodiesel producers are ready to increase output to prevent a major diesel supply shortage, João Henrique Hummel, who
June 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Can Biofuels Help Solve Europe’s Russian Oil Dilemma?
by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV.com) ... In its REPowerEU plan, launched at the outset of the Ukrainian conflict, the European Commission
June 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Brazil Mulls Using More Biodiesel to Avoid Fuel Shortage
by Rachel Gamarski and Tatiana Freitas (Bloomberg/Financial Post) Brazil’s government is mulling an increase later this year in the amount
June 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Imee: Higher Biofuel Content Can Reduce Pump Prices
(Biofuel Industry Today) ... The Biofuels Act of 2006 requires oil companies to produce a gasoline blend with at least 10%
June 09, 2022 Read Full Article
USGC Hosts Ethanol Seminar for Malaysia Fuel Industry
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) To introduce the concept of fuel ethanol in Malaysia and underscore the benefits importers can
June 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Efforts on to Introduce Ethanol in Agri, Construction Equipment: Gadkari
(Press Trust of India/India Standard) Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday stressed on the need to switch to alternative fuel like ethanol and said efforts
June 08, 2022 Read Full Article
The Agroindustrial Council Points out that the Solution Is Biodiesel
(AgriTotal.com) ... (T)he Argentine Agroindustrial Council (CAA) through its associated entities, proposes that beyond the current mandatory cut of 5% for
June 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Study Finds Future-Fuel Demand for Shipping Industry Equal to Entire Current Global Production of Renewables
(Green Car Congress) Huge and immediate need for renewable-based fuels in shipping represents opportunity for investors, according to ‘Fuelling the
June 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Council’s Five-Year Ethanol Promotion Efforts Triple Exports to South Korea
(U.S. Grains Council) The U.S. Grains Council has promoted U.S. ethanol exports in South Korea since 2016, focusing primarily on educating
June 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Council Participates in Policy Discussions Creating Export Demand for U.S. Ethanol
(U.S. Grains Council) To help countries cut their greenhouse gas emissions and to meet their Paris Climate Commitments, the U.S. Grains
June 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Sunbird Bioenergy Zambia in Kawambwa Is Set to Start Ethanol Processing in August
(Lusaka Times) Sunbird Bioenergy Zambia in Kawambwa district in Luapula Province has disclosed that the company is scheduled to have its
June 03, 2022 Read Full Article
EU Biofuels Feedstock Supply Uncertain as Reliance on Rapeseed Oil Imports Rises
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Rapeseed oil imports soar in 2021-22 marketing year; Food inflation hits many EU countries plans for crop-based
June 01, 2022 Read Full Article
Is Ethanol a Sweet Solution for India? New Govt Road Map Cheers Industry but Questions Linger
by Shailesh Menon (Economic Times) The government's roadmap for blending ethanol with petrol has cheered sugar manufacturers and could trim
May 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Promoting Favorable Ethanol Action through REEEAC
by Kelly Davis (Renewable Fuels Association) On May 24, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee (REEEAC) held