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Back TO HOMEThailand Rallies Automakers, Oil Firms to Boost Biofuel Use Amid Energy Security Push
(Xinhua/Asia & Pacific) Thailand's Department of Energy Business said on Monday (August 31, 2026) that it has partnered with 13 car brands, five motorcycle makers, and seven fuel retailers to promote wider use of E20 gasoline, as the government seeks to
August 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Colombia Opens U.S. Market for Beef Tallow Exports Destined for Biofuels
by Caroll Viana (Colombia One) Colombia took a new step toward diversifying its agricultural and industrial exports with the first commercial shipment of beef tallow to the United States, a product that will be used as a raw material for the
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Egypt, Italian Firms Discuss $278M Bioethanol Production Project
(Egypt State Information Service) Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid held talks with representatives of Italian companies Proger and Draxil on the latest developments in an investment project to produce second-generation bioethanol using bagasse generated from sugarcane processing,
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Strengthening the Supply of Green Fuels and Jointly Building a Global Low-Carbon Ecosystem
(China General Administration of Customs (Google translation) The global energy transition towards low carbon continues to deepen, with the application scenarios for green fuels such as green hydrogen ammonia and methanol, biodiesel, and sustainable aviation fuel constantly expanding. This provides
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Uganda Set to Hit 5% Ethanol Fuel Blending Target within Three Months
by Tausi Nakato (Monitor) Uganda could hit ethanol blending target 14 years early. READ MORE Related articles Gov’t plans to set up more fuel blending centers (NTV Uganda; includes VIDEO and transcript) Excerpt from NTV Uganda: The government plans to implement a fuel-blending programme, initially targeting a
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Interview with Anna Pastukh on Ukraine’s Biomethane Sector: Legislation, Sustainability, and the Role of Women in the Industry
(UABIO) “Effective legislation creates the foundation for the sustainable development of biogas and biomethane. In turn, biogas and biomethane are part of Ukraine’s energy independence, climate goals, and EU integration”. In the interview with Stowarzyszenie Biogas Women, Anna Pastukh, a legal expert
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Guatemala Will Begin Selling Regular Gasoline with an Ethanol Blend on August 22.
by Jessica Gramajo(infobae (Google translation)) The measure will incorporate 10% ethanol into the most consumed fuel, following a ministerial agreement published on August 5, and will seek to reduce costs, expand biofuels and update a long-delayed policy. Guatemala will begin selling regular gasoline
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Markets Report: Advanced Biofuels
by Andrew Snook (Canadian Biomass) ... To learn more about the current state and future of Canada’s biofuels, Canadian Biomass reached out to leaders in the wood pellet, biogas and advanced biofuels sectors to discuss what lies ahead. This article covers
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Airlines Face Potential Biofuel Mandates under New Government Plan
by Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer (Geelong Advertiser) Labor has flagged possible biofuel mandates for airlines amid global fuel supply chain turmoil, but warns doing nothing carries its own serious risks. Labor is mulling biofuel mandates for airlines as part of a suite of possible
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Presses EU to Revise Soy Biofuel Rules after Parliament Veto
by Sofia Sanchez Manzanaro (Euractiv) Brazil is pushing Brussels to rethink its planned crackdown on soy-based biofuels, arguing that EU rules overstate the crop’s link to land-use change. In a rare move, the European Parliament last month voted in favour of blocking a European
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
US Refiners Face RIN Crunch as Biofuel Mandate Outpaces Supply
by Janet McGurty (S&P Global) D4 RIN generation hits 43% of mandate by midyear; Refiners may cut gasoline supply or draw RIN banks; Zero biodiesel imports compound compliance pressure US refiners are confronting a potential fuel production bottleneck in the second half of 2026
August 15, 2026 Read Full Article
India Says It Is Not Committed to Import Ethanol under US Trade Deal
by Nidhi Verma and Manoj Kumar (Reuters) India will not offer any concessions or commitments regarding the import of ethanol from the U.S. in the India-U.S. trade discussions, the Indian Commerce Ministry said in a statement on Thursday. India mandates mixing 20%
August 07, 2026 Read Full Article
ADM Raises 2026 Profit Outlook as Biofuels Demand Surges
by Erin Ailworth (Farm Progress/Bloomberg) Crop trader's Q2 earnings beat expectations as company expands oilseed capacity. China soybean purchases and ethanol exports remain robust drivers. -- Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. raised its 2026 profit outlook for a second time, as the crop trader increasingly looks
August 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Mexico Moves Closer to Boosting US Ethanol Imports for Its Fuel Market
(Bnamericas) Mexico is moving closer to opening its fuel market to increased imports of US ethanol, after a high-level meeting between the two governments in Mexico City. "We will keep strengthening cooperation between both nations to boost demand for agricultural products and
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Europe's Biofuels Market Enters a New Growth Phase
(ResourceWise) Europe's biofuels market entered 2026 expecting stronger demand. Six months later, those expectations have largely been confirmed. Across the continent, consumption of renewable diesel (HVO) and biodiesel is accelerating under RED III, compliance obligations are increasing, and producers are operating in
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
US Refiner Valero Says Tax Credit Overhaul, Registration Hurdles Have Slowed Biofuel Imports
by Siddharth Cavale (Reuters) Few registrations from foreign producers make meeting EPA mandates difficult, Valero executive says; Elimination of tax credits for imported biofuels also stifling imports, executive says; Economist disputes Valero claim that importer registrations are constraining 2026 compliance U.S. biofuel imports are
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Regulatory Silence on 2028 Biofuel Targets Risks Future Market Instability
by Evelyn Olson (OPIS Insight) The Trump Administration’s Unified Agenda, released on July 3, conspicuously omits the 2028 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volume requirements (Set 3) from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2026 rulemaking agenda. The Unified Agenda is the government’s
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Biofuel Boom: What’s Driving Record Soybean Crush, and Will It Fuel Higher Prices?
by Tyne Morgan (AgWeb) Data shows soybean crush and renewable diesel output are hitting all-time highs, driven by strong domestic biofuel policy, while new U.S. tariffs on Brazilian tallow add fresh demand in the biofuel feedstock market. ... According to Susan Stroud, founder
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
From Cogeneration to Liquefied Biomethane: How Ukrainian Farmers Are Building Their Own Energy Independence and Entering EU Markets
(UABIO) On June 19, at the “Parkovy” Exhibition and Convention Center, as part of the major international agricultural event Agro Ukraine Week, speakers from UABIO also participated in the specialized “Bioenergy Conference” event held as part of Agro Energy Day. This separate
July 23, 2026 Read Full Article
India’s Ethanol Policy Emerges as a Global Biofuel Model: GEMA
(Chemical Industry Digest) India’s rapid progress in ethanol blending is emerging as a global benchmark for countries seeking to enhance energy security through renewable fuels. According to the Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association (GEMA), India’s policy-driven approach to ethanol production and blending
July 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Farm to Freeway: India's Cows are Fast Becoming a Biofuel Boon
by Kato Neil (NHK World) India is home to many millions of cows. And Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor is harnessing their manure to make biofuel. In the western state of Gujarat, Suzuki Motor has been operating a biogas plant in earnest since
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
India Exports More Ethanol to Africa to Manage Surplus
by Nikhil Sharma (Argus Media) Indian ethanol producers are targeting alternative markets including domestic and African industrial buyers to draw down surplus stock after national oil companies bought less than expected for gasoline blending. India's ethanol surplus has worsened because private distillers increased
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Taiwan, South Korea Push Alcohol-to-Jet as Asia Next SAF Pathway
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Taiwan, South Korea push alcohol-to-jet SAF tech; Taiwan's SAF demand to reach 182,000 mt by 2030; Asia-Pacific ATJ capacity to hit 4 mil mt by 2030 Alcohol-to-jet technology is gaining commercial traction in Taiwan and South
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Temporarily Raises Mandatory Ethanol Blend in Gasoline to 32% from 30%
(Reuters) Brazil's National Energy Policy Council, the CNPE, on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) approved temporarily raising the mandatory ethanol blend in gasoline to 32% from 30%, the Ministry of Mines and Energy said in a statement. The move, which will last 180
July 15, 2026 Read Full Article
CIC Orders Oil Ministry Arm to Disclose Petrol, Ethanol Data
(Press Trust of India/Sisat Daily) The direction was given to share the information with an RTI applicant after the commission found that the cell provided only "partial information." -- The Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell
July 14, 2026 Read Full Article
CoBank: Sorghum Use in Ethanol Production Doubles
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange on July 8 released a new quarterly report that discusses the current status of E15 legislation. The report also highlights the ethanol industry’s increased use of grain sorghum feedstock. ... While Midwest lawmakers continue
July 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol off the Table in Brazil-US Tariff Talks
by Maria Lígia Barros and Denise Cathey (Argus Media) A lowering of Brazilian tariffs against ethanol is off the table in current US-Brazil trade negotiations, Brazil trade minister Marcio Elias Rosa said ahead of a 15 July deadline for a new
July 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Record US Biofuel Mandates Spark Unlikely European Import Surge
by Cole Martin and Elizabeth Elkin (Bloomberg) • An “America-first” fuel policy is triggering an influx of biofuel imports from Europe, with more than 13 million gallons of biodiesel arriving in the US since the beginning of May. The US finalized record-high
July 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Acwa Granted Exclusive Government Mandate to Export Green Hydrogen and Develop Renewable Electricity Export Projects
(Acwa Power) Acwa, the world’s largest private water desalination company, a leader in the energy transition, and a first mover into green hydrogen at scale has received government approval granting the Company the exclusive right to export green hydrogen and its
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
From Paddock to Plane: GrainCorp Outlines Pathway for Australia’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Future
(GrainCorp) GrainCorp has today (July 6, 2026) released a new white paper highlighting Australia’s readiness to build a domestic Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) industry, as the Federal Government prepares to consult on a demand-side measure to stimulate investment in refining capacity. Titled
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
How Energy Security Concerns Are Driving Biofuels Boom
by Anuradha Raghu, Elizabeth Elkin, Rakesh Sharma and Eko Listiyorini (Bloomberg/MSN) Demand for biofuels has been growing in many parts of the world. Governments, particularly those in countries with big farming sectors, have viewed crop-based fuels as a way to support
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
'No Such Offer Made': Centre Debunks Claims Bhutan Rejected India's E20 Petrol
(Times of India) The ministry of petroleum and natural gas (MoPNG) on Sunday dismissed reports claiming that Bhutan had refused to import India’s E20 petrol, stating that no such offer had ever been made by the country’s oil marketing companies (OMCs). Calling the claims
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
India's Sugar Industry Likely to Exit Exports and Exist for Ethanol
by Quratulain Rehbar (Nikkei Asia) Biofuel push, climate stress drastically reshape world's former 2nd-largest sugar exporter READ MORE Related articles India likely won't export sugar for years as El Nino, ethanol squeeze supply (Reuters) Pak sugar in India? Millers hopeful despite trade ban as Delhi
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
China's HVO Exports Overtake Biodiesel for the First Time
(ResourceWise) China reached an important milestone in May that could signal a broader shift in global biofuel trade. For the first time on record, the country exported more hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) than biodiesel (FAME) in a single month. While biodiesel remains
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Zhejiang's Blue Whale Bioenergy Obtains China SAF Export Quota
by Ryan Wong and Daisy Xu (S&P Global) Blue Whale gains China SAF export approval; Company receives 305,000 mt annual quota; China now has six authorized SAF exporters Zhejiang's Blue Whale Bioenergy has successfully been placed on a SAF export whitelist by the Chinese
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
USMCA: Bilateral or Trilateral Trade -- Agriculture Seeks Certainty as US Pursues Separate Talks With Canada and Mexico
by Jake Zajkowski (DTN Progressive Farmer) U.S. officials from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative are expected to meet virtually with their counterparts from Mexico and Canada this week to launch the agreement's review process. "The Trump administration is expected
July 04, 2026 Read Full Article
E10 Biofuel Gets off to a Promising Start after One Month of Nationwide Rollout
(VNA/Vietnam Plus) Petrolimex supplied nearly 500,000 cubic metres of E10 biofuel during the first month of implementation, equivalent to its average monthly gasoline sales in the first five months of 2026. After one month of nationwide sales, E10 biofuel has shown encouraging
July 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Farms and Fuels Alliance Calls on Government to Deliver on Clean Fuel Commitment for Canadian Ethanol This Summer
(Farms and Fuels Alliance/Business Wire) Canadian farmers and ethanol producers call on the Government to deliver on its Clean Fuel commitment and restore a level playing field for Canadian ethanol. -- Canada's Farms and Fuels Alliance (FFA) today (June 29, 2026) called
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Blending in Petrol is Scientifically Validated and Safe, Says Government
by Ameya Sathaye (SarkariTel.com) The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has reaffirmed that India’s Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP) is scientifically validated, rigorously tested and continuously monitored. The government dismissed misleading social media claims regarding E20 fuel, stating that no widespread
June 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Rewriting the RFS Playbook: The Impact of Final RVOs on Projected Biomass-Based Diesel Feedstock Use for 2026-2027
by Todd Hubbs and Scott Irwin (Oklahoma State University/University of Illinois/farmdoc daily) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the “Set 2” rule at the end of March, establishing Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2026
June 25, 2026 Read Full Article
The HEFA Feedstock Crunch Is Coming for SAF -- Is Alcohol-to-Jet the Easy Answer?
Mathias Bøje Madsen (Topsoe/Biobased Diesel Daily) ... To date, HEFA (hydro-processed esters and fatty acids) remains the only commercialized SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) production pathway. It works by converting lipid-based feedstocks such as used cooking oil (UCO) into drop-in jet fuel,
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
India Approves E100 Fuel Framework, Paving Way for Ethanol-Only Vehicles
by Randhir Patil (BioEnergy Times) India has formally approved the regulatory framework for the use of 100 per cent ethanol (E100) as a vehicle fuel, opening the path for the commercial introduction of vehicles designed to run entirely on ethanol and marking a
June 22, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Ethanol Exports Surge on Trade Deals as Industry Warns against Unraveling USMCA
by Jenny Schlecht (AgWeek) ... The United Kingdom, Lindberg (Luke Lindberg, under secretary of agriculture for trade and foreign agricultural affairs in the U.S. Department of Agriculture) noted, has increased its purchase of ethanol by about 50% following a trade agreement with
June 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Illinois Farmers Turn to Biodiesel Amid Oil Shocks
Naomi Taxay (Aledo Times Record/Medill Illinois News Bureau/Capital News Illinois) At Incobrasa Industries, one of four soybean processing and biodiesel manufacturing companies in Illinois, a construction project is expected to roughly double the company’s production capacity by mid-June. The expansion reflects Illinois’
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Policy Nuggets: A False Choice between Carbon Removals and e-SAF
(SkyNRG) As Europe pushes to make flying more climate-friendly, two major solutions are often discussed: Electro-sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF): A clean fuel made using renewable electricity and captured carbon. Carbon removals: Technologies that pull CO₂ out of the air, like direct air capture
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Cargill Studies Beef Tallow for Brazil Biodiesel as US Tariffs Bite
by Roberto Samora and Fernando Cardoso (Reuters) Cargill is studying the feasibility of using beef tallow to produce biodiesel in Brazil, a trader for the firm said on Tuesday (June 16, 2026), as U.S. tariffs have made exports of the animal
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Video: India Won’t Need US Ethanol Imports, Says AIDA DDG Bharati Balaji
by Mukul Yudhveer Singh (Autocar Professional) AIDA Director General Bharati Balaji says India has sufficient ethanol production capacity to support future blending requirements, while also outlining the industry’s outlook on E25, E30 and flex-fuel vehicles. India is unlikely to require ethanol imports
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Targray Collaboration Expands RNG Supply to Canadian Markets
(Targray) Targray has announced a strategic collaboration with LF Bioenergy, a leading producer of renewable natural gas (RNG), to supply RNG to markets across Canada. The collaboration combines LF Bioenergy’s agricultural RNG production with Targray’s extensive market expertise, customer network, and supply
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Indian Firm to Export Green Methanol for Bunkering in Sri Lanka
by Konica Bhatt (Engine) Agastya Green Fuels has planned a 1 million mt/year e-methanol production and export facility at Mulapeta Port in Andhra Pradesh, India. The project is expected to be developed over the next six years, Agastya Group chief executive Shashi
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Rewriting the RFS Playbook: The Impact of Final RVOs on Projected Biomass-Based Diesel Production and Imports for 2026-2027
by Todd Hubbs and Scott Irwin (Oklahoma State University/University of Illinois/farmdoc daily) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final “Set 2” rule establishing Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2026 and 2027 at the end
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Rollins Touts Ethanol Exports, E15 during House Ag Committee Hearing
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the U.S. ethanol industry is heading in the right direction. “This year we’re going to have ethanol exports up 20% and corn exports up 22%,” Rollins said. “The world is opening
June 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Strong Market Signals
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Record-high Renewable Volume Obligations in the RFS Set 2, lucrative 45Z Production Tax Credits, continuously growing export demand and surging oil and gas prices highlighting the need for E15: The ethanol industry is in the
June 06, 2026 Read Full Article
India May Allow Multiple Ethanol-Blended Petrol Options at Fuel Stations: Report
(BioEnergy Times) India may soon allow consumers to choose from different ethanol-blended petrol variants at fuel stations, giving vehicle owners the option to select fuel based on engine compatibility, according to a report published by Mint on Thursday. The report said the
June 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Sorghum Biofuels Could Shield South Africa from Fuel Price Shocks, Study Finds
by Yogashen Pillay (IOL) New research presented by the Localisation Support Fund (LSF) has highlighted sorghum-based biofuels as a potential solution to South Africa’s growing fuel vulnerability amid rising petrol prices linked to escalating Middle East Tension. Speaking at the presentation on Wednesday,
May 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Awaiting Next Stage in Biofuels Balancing Act
by Laura Rance-Unger (Winnipeg Free Press) -- ... “On the one hand, the federal government, for the last 10 years anyway, has certainly seen our crops as traditional food commodities and has treated their emissions as climate threats,” Grain Growers of Canada
May 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Industry Wants Changes to Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer) U.S. ethanol imports have big competitive advantage over Canadian-produced ethanol, industry leaders state -- Canada’s ethanol industry is pushing hard for changes to the Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR). Andrea Kent, vice-president of industry and government affairs with Greenfield
May 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Exports Soybean Oil at Record Discount after Biodiesel Impasse
by Gabriel Malheiros (Bloomberg Linea/Datamar News) Brazil, the world’s largest soybean producer, is processing record volumes of the crop, but a delay in the country’s plans to increase local demand through biofuel mandates has left a surplus of cheap soybean oil
May 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Netherlands: US Biofuels Exports to the Netherlands Surge - New Markets Arise
(U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agriculture Service) In 2025, the Netherlands imported $535 million of U.S. biofuels, solidifying its role as a key hub for sustainable road, aviation, and shipping fuels. Starting in 2026, Dutch legislation imposes greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction
May 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Australia Plans Biofuel Mandates to Boost Its Energy Security
by Peter Hobson (Reuters) Australia plans to introduce biofuel blending mandates to incentivise local production and increase its energy security, a government spokesperson said, adding that developing the policy was a priority after the Iran war imperilled fuel imports. Australia is a
May 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Pivot to Electrification and Sustainable Aviation Fuel: California’s Investment Signal for Fuel Markets Public Comment DEADLINE June 15, 2026
by Evelyn Olson, Bayan Raji, Bryan Sims (OPIS Insights) A new draft plan from the California Energy Commission (CEC) outlines a managed decline of fossil fuel use and growth in low-carbon alternatives like renewable diesel (RD), biodiesel, ethanol (E15) and sustainable
May 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Dissecting RFS Set 2 (2026 and 2027 Renewable Fuel Standard Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs))
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on March 27 finalized the 2026 and 2027 Renewable Fuel Standard renewable volume obligations (RVOs) at levels higher than originally proposed. The increase, however, is primarily attributed to delayed implementation of provisions
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Bangchak Group Launches Thailand’s First Commercial SAF Production a Major Step towards the Future of Low Carbon Energy for Domestic and International Markets
(Bangchak/ThaiPR) Bangchak Group has launched Thailand’s first commercial production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from the country’s first 100% HEFA-SPK SAF Stand Alone production unit at Bangchak Phra Khanong Refinery. The milestone marks an important step in Thailand’s transition toward future
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
One-Fifth of U.S. Renewable Diesel and SAF Production Was Exported in 2H25
by Jimmy Troderman (U.S. Department of Energy Energy Information Administration) The United States exported nearly 50,000 barrels per day (b/d) of renewable diesel and other biofuels—a category which includes sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)—in the second half of 2025 (2H25), about 20%
May 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Goa Drafts Policy to Turn Used Cooking Oil into Biodiesel, Cut Fuel Imports
(BioEnergy Times) In a move aimed at promoting clean energy and better waste management, the Goa government has drafted a new policy to convert used cooking oil into biodiesel, reducing reliance on imported fuel. The proposed policy focuses on setting up a
May 18, 2026 Read Full Article
SAF Production Offers Potential Energy Security Boost: BP
by Thomas Washington (S&P Global) EU cover crops could meet 2030 SAF targets; Long-term offtake deals needed for project financing; Incentive complexity challenges global production costs Sustainable aviation fuel production could enhance energy security by creating local feedstock sources, though divergent global incentives
May 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Iran War Energy Shock Drives Interest in Ethanol and Other Biofuels across Hard-Hit Asia
by Sibi Arasu and Anton L. Delgado (Associated Press) ... Against the backdrop of cooking gas shortages and crude oil price increases, India has proposed letting vehicles run on 85%, or even 100%, ethanol. On Friday, India increased its petrol and
May 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Rewriting the RFS Playbook: The Challenge of Meeting D4 Biomass-Based Diesel RIN Generation for 2026-2027
by Todd Hubbs and Scott Irwin (Oklahoma State University and University of Illinois/farmdoc daily) On March 27, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final “Set 2” rule establishing Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Shanghai Climate Week Champions Innovative Applications of Ethanol
(U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council) Last week, U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) staff from its office in Beijing, China attended events during Shanghai Climate Week to explore collaborative opportunities between U.S. ethanol exporters and Chinese end-users and consumers. Last week,
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Domestic Biofuel Feedstock Opportunities
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The USDA outlines shifting dynamics in the biofuel sector, highlighting the surge in fats, oils, and greases for renewable diesel production over traditional Midwestern biodiesel. A major newsworthy conflict centers on international carbon accounting: CORSIA’s risk
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Zimbabwe Trials Ethanol-Diesel Blend
(Sunday Mail/Bulawayo) Zimbabwe has begun formal research and trials into blending diesel with ethanol, signalling a potential shift in the country's energy strategy as Government moves to cushion consumers from rising fuel prices and reduce reliance on imports. The trials, being conducted
May 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Corn Ethanol Clears IMO Regulatory Step for Maritime Use
by Ana Mano (Bloomberg) Brazil said its corn ethanol passed a significant regulatory step from the International Maritime Organization, giving the country an edge against the US and other competitors in the race to provide biofuels for ocean vessel transportation.
May 04, 2026 Read Full Article
US Imports More Used Cooking Oil from China for Biofuels
by Michael Hirtzer and Nathan Risser (Bloomberg/Transport Topics) Higher Renewable Volume Obligations, Increasing Energy Prices Caused by Iran War Drive Interest -- American imports of used cooking oil from China are set to accelerate as increased U.S. biofuel-blending requirements kick in and the Iran
April 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Conflicts Push India’s Biofuel, Low-Carbon Fertiliser Revolution
by Pallab Bhattacharyya/Aasha Khosa (AWAZ/The Voice) ... In this crucible, biofuels, renewable gases, green hydrogen, and low-carbon fertilisers have shifted from niche environmental tools to strategic imperatives for energy sovereignty and climate resilience. India, with its vast agricultural diversity, abundant solar and
April 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Crude Palm Oil Prices to Stay Elevated Amid Biodiesel Push, El Nino Risk
(Xinhua) Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain supported at 4,500 ringgit (1,133 U.S. dollars) per ton in the near term, driven by expanding biodiesel demand, potential El Nino conditions and ongoing geopolitical risks affecting global energy markets, the
April 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels: Indonesia's Strategic Shield against Energy Volatility
(Antara) Indonesia is navigating renewed turbulence in global energy markets as oil prices fluctuate amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty and supply disruptions. With crude oil recently hovering around the US$100-per-barrel level, volatility in global energy markets continues to expose structural vulnerabilities for net
April 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Report Highlights Increased Role of Canola in Biofuel Future
(Plains Producer) A new report has highlighted the key role canola could play as a biofuel in future energy transition and fuel security for Australia. The report, ‘Fuelling the future: How the new biofuel demand wave could reshape Australia’s canola sector’, by
April 16, 2026 Read Full Article
2025/26 Ethanol Exports Already Hit One Billion Gallons
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) U.S. ethanol exports for the first half of the current marketing year (MY) 2025/2026 now total more than one billion gallons and are up 13% year over year, which is on track to exceed last year’s record
April 15, 2026 Read Full Article
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS BioResources & Circular Economy Summit & Expo BioLead Awards DEADLINE June 25, 2026
Recognising the individuals, organisations, and projects setting the benchmark for excellence across India's bioresources and circular economy sector. The BioLead Awards 2026 are judged by an independent panel drawn from industry, research, and government. These are not awards for aspiration —
April 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Advanced Biofuels Canada Association Welcomes Industry Leaders to Its Growing Membership
(Advanced Biofuels Canada/EIN Presswire) Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) is pleased to welcome eight member organizations representing key sectors of the low-carbon fuels value chain. Their addition strengthens the association’s ability to advocate for stability, growth, and a competitive Canadian low-carbon fuels
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Dung Quat Biofuel Plant Set for Full-Capacity Operations in April
(VNA/VNP/Vietnam Pictoral) The Dung Quat Biofuel Plant is accelerating production and is expected to reach full capacity by mid-April, supplying ethanol for nationwide E10RON95 biofuel blending. -- According to Vietnam Central Biofuels Joint Stock Company (BSR-BF), since resuming operations on January 20,
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Weighs Fast-Tracking Biodiesel Tests as Diesel Prices Spike
by Marcela Ayers (Reuters) Brazil's government is looking at ways to accelerate testing of higher biodiesel blends in diesel, aiming to reach a conclusion this year, the head of a soy crushers association said on Wednesday (April 8, 2026), amid a
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
AIDA Urges Centre to Roll out Ethanol-Based Cooking Nationwide to Cut Reliance on Imported LPG
(ANI/The Tribune) All India Distillers' Association (AIDA) has written to the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, urging it to enable the nationwide rollout of ethanol-based cooking as an alternative to LPG, citing rising surplus production and energy security concerns. In a
April 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Expanding Global Markets Key as Biofuel Policy Remains Uncertain
by Kellan Heavican (Brownfield Ag News) The CEO of Kansas Corn says uncertainty over domestic biofuels policy makes it even more important for the U.S. to diversify export markets. Josh Roe says ethanol exports could easily hit 2.4 billion gallons this marketing
April 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Government Reinforces Requirement for Domestic Origin of Biodiesel.
by Cristiane Noberto (CNN Brazil (Google Translation)) CNPE resolution maintains focus on domestic production and reduces the scope for foreign fuel. -- The government reinforced this Wednesday ( April 1st) the requirement for national origin of the biodiesel used in the mandatory mixture
April 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Thailand to Control Crude Palm Oil Exports, Bottled Prices Starting April 7
(The Business Times) The measure takes effect on Tuesday and will remain in force for one year -- Thailand’s Commerce Ministry said on Monday (Apr 6) that it will tighten crude palm oil exports and control bottled palm oil prices starting from
April 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia to Roll out B50 Biodiesel from July 1: Lahadalia
(ANTARA) - Indonesia will implement B50 biodiesel starting July 1 after nearly six months of trials showed positive results, Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said on Monday (April 6, 2026). The B50 blend consists of 50 percent crude palm oil (CPO) and
April 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Sugar Lobby Pushes for E22 Transition, Flex-fuel Policy as Ethanol Overcapacity Bites
by Hormazd Sorabjee and Mugdha Mishra (AutoCar Professional) Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) says a calibrated move to E22 is immediately viable, and wants lower GST on E100 to make flex-fuel vehicles commercially attractive. India's ethanol blending programme is at a
April 06, 2026 Read Full Article
CARB Seeks Contractor to Help Identify UCO Mixed with Virgin Oils
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The California Air Resources Board in early March issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking a vendor that can help the agency identify used cooking oil (UCO) that has been fraudulently mixed with virgin oils, such
April 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Meloni-Backed Biofuels Project under Scrutiny Following New Investigation
(European Federation for Transport and Environment) Investigation by SourceMaterial and Politico, supported by data from T&E, into Eni’s publicly-backed Kenyan biofuels project, shows that it is struggling to deliver on its promise to produce non-edible food crops on poor quality
April 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Diesel Prices Up? Time to Leverage Malaysia’s Palm Oil as Biodiesel Savings Could Hit 20 Sen per Litre, Says Former Minister
(Malay Mail) B20 biodiesel is now cheaper than pure diesel, and the government must fast-track critical depot upgrades to accelerate its rollout and ease surging fuel costs, says Seputeh MP Teresa Kok. In a press statement, the former primary industries minister said
March 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil’s Dual-Fuel Ethanol Fleet Stabilizes Gasoline Prices Despite Iran War Oil Shock
by Maurico Savarese (Associated Press) As the war in Iran rattles global oil markets, Brazil is partially shielded by a decades-old buffer against shocks that is both cheap and environmentally friendly: Tens of millions of drivers here can choose between filling their tank with
March 31, 2026 Read Full Article
BMW Study Backs Renewable Fuels for EU Road Transport
(BMW Group/Automotive World) Research commissioned by BMW finds advanced biofuels from EU feedstocks could cover more than half of EU road fuel demand by 2030 -- A study commissioned by BMW has found that European domestic feedstocks could cover between 38% and
March 30, 2026 Read Full Article
EU-Australia Trade Deal: Another Gut-Punch to Europe’s Strategically Important Renewable Ethanol Industry
(ePURE) Significant concessions to Australia on duty-free ethanol come as the European Commission confirms provisional application of EU-Mercosur agreement -- The newly announced trade agreement between the EU and Australia is the latest blow to Europe’s renewable ethanol industry and agriculture sector
March 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Ensus Plant to Reopen after £100m from UK to Protect CO2 Supplies
by Dominic Ellis (Gasworld) The UK government is to provide £100m ($133m) funding to allow Ensus UK’s Teesside biorefinery to restart operations imminently – providing a boost for pressurised CO2 supplies and in response to uncertainty from the Iran conflict. Production of the
March 27, 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
Podcast: Scaling up Biofuels in Australia
by David Claughton and Warwick Long (ABC Rural) It's been a difficult week for farmers when it comes to fuel and fertiliser prices, but could biofuels produced here in Australia help? The renewable fuels industry gathered in Sydney to discuss ways to scale
March 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Holds off on Biodiesel Blend Increase Despite Supply Fears
by Camila Souza Ramos (Globo Rural — São Paulo/Valor) Agribusiness groups push higher mix amid Middle East tensions -- Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) ruled out the possibility of immediately approving an increase in the biodiesel blend in diesel, as
March 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Mandate Revisited: A Practical Path to Curbing Inflation through Fuel Price Relief
by Nosa Osaikhuiwu (The Cable) On August 29, 2023, at the height of the fuel subsidy removal crisis in Nigeria, I published an article in The Nation Newspaper titled “Achieving Pump Price Relief Through Ethanol Mandate.” In that piece, I argued that
March 16, 2026 Read Full Article
A Smart Response to Oil Shocks
by Ziad Bashir (Dawn) Pakistanis are once again confronting a familiar shock: a sharp, drastic rise in fuel prices. At the pump, it feels immediate and personal, but the real story of petrol prices runs much deeper. Energy prices are not just
March 16, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy in the EU
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bioenergy now accounts for over 60% of the EU’s renewable energy supply, proving crucial for offsetting the region’s 70% reliance on fossil fuels. The newly updated RED III directive significantly tightens biomass sustainability criteria and raises the binding
March 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Rising Fuel Costs Show EU Should Import Ethanol from Brazil -- Not Beef
(Irish Cattle & Sheep Farmers Association) ICSA Rural Development chair Edmond Phelan has said the surge in global fuel prices highlights the need for Europe to prioritise bioethanol imports over unnecessary beef imports from Brazil. “Events in the Middle East have
March 11, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy in Canada
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Canada’s bioenergy sector is expanding rapidly, backed by CAD$1.5 billion from the Clean Fuels Fund and the Clean Fuel Regulations, which target a 15% carbon intensity reduction by 2030. While fossil fuels still dominate its overall energy
March 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Mexico’s Sheinbaum to Discuss Ethanol with Brazil
(Bnamericas) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum will discuss forming deeper ties with Brazil in the ethanol sector during a potential visit to the South American country later this year. Sheinbaum is likely to visit Brazil before June, she said at a press conference
March 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Fueling Africa’s Flight: A Techno-Economic Assessment of Sustainable Aviation Fuels in Africa
by Megersa Abate, Robert Malina, Gonca Seber, Charles E. Schlumberger (World Bank Group) Africa’s aviation sector is poised for rapid growth, with passenger traffic expected to double over its 2023 level by 2043, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA 2024). This
March 10, 2026 Read Full Article
New Ethanol, Agricultural Export Infographics Available on Council Website
(U.S. Grains & Bioproducts Council) The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) recently developed a set of infographics with statistics about U.S. agricultural exports in marketing year (MY) 2024/2025 and explainers on ethanol storage and infrastructure compatibility. Using data from the U.S.
March 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Calls on EU to Implement WTO Ruling in Palm Oil Dispute
(Vietnam Plus) The Indonesian government will continue to monitor and evaluate the EU’s policy adjustments, particularly those related to the Indirect Land Use Change policy under Directive (EU) 2018/2001, known as Renewable Energy Directive II, and its implementing regulations. Indonesia has called
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
RFA’s Cooper Calls for Year-Round E15, Highlights Record Ethanol Production at 31st Annual National Ethanol Conference
(Renewable Fuels Association) Speaking to attendees at the 31st annual National Ethanol Conference in Orlando, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper celebrated a record-breaking year for the U.S. ethanol industry while urging Congress and the Trump administration to fully
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
USDA Predicts 17% Boost in Soybean Oil Use in Biofuel Production
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The USDA on Feb. 19 released its Grains and Oilseed Outlook, predicting an increase in soybean production and planted acres for 2026-'27. The volume of soybean oil used for biofuel production is expected to increase approximately
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
The State Agency for Energy Efficiency and Efficiency Officially Launched the Biomethane Register - a State Digital System for Accounting, Verification and Confirmation of the Origin of Renewable Gas
(Ukraine Agency for Energy Efficiency and Efficiency) Hanna Zamazeyeva: "In fact, thanks to this step, we are forming a full-fledged infrastructure of the biomethane market, without which its scaling, attracting investments and international trade were impossible. From now on, a transparent and
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
National Ethanol Mandate Key for Australian Biofuels
by Tom Woodlock and Grace Dudley (Argus Media) An enforceable federal-level ethanol mandate — based on an improved version of Queensland's current scheme — is key to supporting domestic ethanol production, according to the industry body Australian Sugar Manufacturers (ASM). Ethanol is
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Ethanol Industry Sets Its Sights on the World
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer) Canada remains top buyer of American ethanol, but other potential markets include Mexico, the EU, Nigeria and India Canada remains the top export market for U.S. ethanol, purchasing 757 million gallons of the fuel in 2024-25. The country blended the
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
U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council Responds to New Agreement on Reciprocal Trade with Indonesia
(U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council) Today, President Trump’s Administration announced a new Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the United States and Indonesia that gives tariff-free access for U.S. ethanol, corn, distiller’s grains, corn gluten meal, sorghum and barley. Through the agreement, Indonesia
February 22, 2026 Read Full Article
New RFA Report: Ethanol Exports Shattered Record in 2025
(Renewable Fuels Association) Distillers Grains Exports Also Had a Strong Year -- According to new statistical reports released today by the Renewable Fuels Association, the value of the U.S. ethanol industry’s exports rose to a record $7.6 billion in 2025, fueled by
February 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Could Be a Leading Player in Corn Ethanol Production.
by Arthur Bambin (CNN Brazil) Increased production opens up new markets for Brazil, especially in the maritime transport sector. -- Inpasa's marketing and communications director, Renato Teixeira, highlighted the growth in corn ethanol production in Brazil and the importance of the product in
February 19, 2026 Read Full Article
From Seed to Sky: The Demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Aimee Nielson (Seed World) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is no longer a fringe idea. Airlines want it. States are building policy around it. Researchers are racing to lower costs. The next question is what it means for seed companies, breeders and
February 18, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Agriculture Groups Meet Key Ethanol, Corn End-Users In The European Union
(U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council/Grain Journal) Last week, U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) and National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) leaders traveled to the European Union (EU) to meet major end-users and handlers of U.S. ethanol and feed grains. Members of the
February 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Leader Highlights Growing International Demand for U.S. Ethanol
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) A biofuels market expert says global demand is keeping U.S. ethanol exports strong. Ron Lamberty with the American Coalition for Ethanol says clean fuel regulations in Canada have helped boost consumption. “You have refiners eager to get
February 13, 2026 Read Full Article
China Launches First Marine Biofuel Blending Pilot in Zhoushan
by Samyak Pandey and Chau kit Boey (S&P Global) Aims to reduce reliance on imported biofuel bunkers; Locally blended biofuel could cut costs by $80/mt -- China has launched its first pilot program for the blending and export of marine biofuel oil, after
February 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Shutdown of Kenya’s Koko Biofuel Firm Wipes out Clean Cooking Options
by Allan Olingo (The Associated Press/Winnepeg Free Press) It was designed to be as simple as buying airtime: a quick tap on the dispenser, a few shillings and a cooking canister refilled. Now, more than 3,000 Koko fuel supply points across
February 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Bipartisan Group Warns Congress of Potential Ag Industry Collapse
by Joshua Baethge (Farm Progress) In letter to congressional ag committees, former USDA and farm group officials cite Trump’s policies as causing “tremendous harm” to U.S. agriculture. -- A bipartisan group of former USDA and farm group leaders warned Congress about the farm economy’s
February 04, 2026 Read Full Article
France’s Ethanol Use Jumps 15% in 2025
by Vivek Waghmode (BioEnergy Times) France recorded a sharp rise in ethanol use in gasoline in 2025, with consumption increasing by 15%, significantly higher than the overall gasoline demand growth of 5.6%, according to producers’ group Bioethanol France, Devdiscourse reported. The increase was
February 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Associations Support FPBio against Biodiesel Imports.
(FPBio (Google Translation)) APROBIO – Brazilian Association of Biofuel Producers, ABRA – Brazilian Association of Animal Recycling, ABIOVE – Brazilian Association of Vegetable Oil Industries, ACEBRA – Association of Cereal Companies of Brazil, OCB – Organization of Brazilian Cooperatives, UBRABIO –
January 23, 2026 Read Full Article
New Economic Analysis Shows Solutions to Maintain Iowa’s Corn and Ethanol Industry
(Iowa Corn Growers Association) Without immediate passage of nationwide, year-round E15 and access to ultra-low carbon ethanol markets, such as sustainable aviation fuel and marine fuel, Iowa’s corn and ethanol industry will continue its downward decline, according to a new study released by Iowa Corn and the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association. Iowa’s
January 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Vietnam to Officially Switch to Biofuels from June 1, 2026
(Vietnam Plus) Vietnam will officially transition to the use of E5 and E10 biofuels from June 1, 2026 in line with a roadmap prepared over many years by the Government and relevant ministries and sectors. The rollout is said to be ready
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
Exclusive: US to Finalize 2026 Biofuel Quotas by Early March, Drop Import Penalties, Sources Say
by Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) Trump administration to finalize 2026 biofuel quotas by early March; EPA may adjust bio-based diesel targets slightly lower; Moves reflect compromise between biofuel producers and oil refiners The administration of President Donald Trump plans to finalize 2026 biofuel blending quotas
January 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Ukrainian Companies Exported over 11 Million Cubic Meters of Biomethane in 2025
(ExPro Consulting (Google translation)) Ukrainian private companies exported over 11.2 million cubic meters of gaseous biomethane of their own production in 2025, according to ExPro estimates. Start of export Biomethane exports began in February 2025, when the first Ukrainian company ( Vitagro
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
EIA Predicts Renewable Diesel, SAF Production Will Increase in 2027
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) The U.S. Energy Information Administration currently expects the production of renewable diesel and other biofuels, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), to expand in 2027, according to the agency’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Jan. 13. Biodiesel
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Fueling the Future: OPAL Fuels
by Caitlin Scheresky (Biomass Magazine) Five years ago, OPAL Fuels stepped out of the private sector and emerged as an ambitious leader in the production and distribution of renewable natural gas. With major partners including NextEra Energy, UPS, CHS and Fiat Chrysler
January 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia’s B50 Biodiesel Policy Seen to Boost Malaysia’s Palm Oil Competitiveness
by Danni Haizal Danial Donald (Bernama) Indonesia’s plan to implement a B50 biodiesel mandate is expected to strengthen Malaysia’s position in the global palm oil market by improving its price competitiveness and supply reliability, according to an economist. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia associate
January 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Alabama Farmers Turn to Canola as Winter Crop Alternative, Boosting Biodiesel Fuel Production
by Nick Balenger (WAFF) Alabama farmers are increasingly choosing canola over winter wheat as a new crop option spreads across the state. Stuart Sanderson planted 600 acres of canola at Henderson Farms this year, joining many Alabama farmers who are trading some of
January 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Pakistan Pushes Voluntary Ethanol Blending
(ChiniMandi) Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday (January 1, 2026) chaired a high-level meeting to review a proposal for blending ethanol with locally produced petrol by domestic refineries. The Chairman, Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority
January 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Report on 2025
(Ag News Wire) 2025 marked the 20th anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and showed just how far U.S. ethanol has come – and how much more it could accomplish for the world with just a little more freedom. Nationwide, year-round
December 30, 2025 Read Full Article
BSR to Introduce E10RON95 Biofuel on June 1
(Viet Nam News) Dung Quất Oil Refinery Director Cao Tuấn Sĩ shared the information during an interview with reporters on Tuesday (December 23, 2025). -- The Bình Sơn Refining and Petrochemical Joint Stock Company (BSR), a member of the Vietnam National Industry
December 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Business News | Ethanol Industry Faces Surplus as Demand Stalls, Exports Uncompetitive: GEMA President
(LatestLy) Exports are unlikely to provide a viable outlet for surplus ethanol, says CK Jain, President Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association (GEMA). -- New Delhi [India], December 26 (ANI): Exports are unlikely to provide a solution for surplus ethanol in India, according to
December 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Ethanol Industry Celebrates Strong Markets, Record Output
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) Renewable Fuels Association president Geoff Cooper says a record amount of ethanol has been produced this year. “It has been quite a year for the ethanol industry, and I think I’d start by saying just what
December 29, 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
Canadians Called Slow to Embrace Biofuel Policy
by Greg Price (Atberta Farmer) Agricultural producers encouraged to embrace stronger government biofuel policies for for their commodities -- Canadians farmers have had a hard time embracing biofuel policy the same way that producers south of the border have, says Shaun Haney,
December 24, 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
Prabowo Urges Oil Palm Planting in Papua for Biofuel
by Dian Rahma Fika (Tempo) Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto summoned the regents of Papua, Papuan figures, and the Executive Committee for the Acceleration of Special Autonomy Development in Papua to the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. During the two-hour meeting,
December 17, 2025 Read Full Article
ePURE Statement on the European Parliament’s Vote on EU-Mercosur Safeguards
(ePURE) If a trade deal takes 25 years to negotiate and still isn’t right, perhaps that’s a sign it should be scrapped. Even after all this time and effort to drag it across the finishing line, the EU-Mercosur agreement remains a
December 17, 2025 Read Full Article
India to Become Hydrogen Energy Exporter within a Decade, Says Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
(News on Air) Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari today said that the nation is poised to become a hydrogen energy exporter within the next decade. He highlighted that hydrogen can play a major role in shipping, aviation, industry,
December 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Explore, Download and Share These Proven Real-World Educational Resources
(Grow Next Gen) Curriculum: Explore, download and share these proven real-world educational resources to help bring science and agriculture to life in your classroom. Relevant and engaging, you’ll find useful, easy-to-implement lesson plans and activities. For over a decade, GrowNextGen has provided free,
December 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Indonesia Aims to End Diesel Imports in 2026 with Expanded Biodiesel Program
by Dames Alexander Sinaga (Xinhua) Indonesia aims to halt diesel fuel imports in 2026 as the government accelerates its biodiesel program and boosts domestic refinery capacity, marking a major step toward strengthening energy security and reducing reliance on foreign fuel supplies. A
December 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Global Decarbonization Efforts Are about to Be Reshaped by the EU
by Jim Giles (Trellis) The impact of the bloc’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism extends well beyond the hard-to-abate sectors covered by the legislation. -- Key Takeaways: Imports into the European Union from six hard-to-abate sectors will be subject to a carbon fee from
December 11, 2025 Read Full Article
New Study Shows EPA "Half RIN" Proposal Would Keep U.S. Soybean Demand Strong
(American Soybean Association/Morning Ag Clips) Researchers modeled three scenarios and found that the half-RIN approach delivers the greatest economic benefit to U.S. soybean farmers -- A new economic analysis finds that EPA’s proposal to assign 50% of the Renewable Identification Number (RIN)
December 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Farmers and Innovators Say There Is Potential in Australia's Untapped Biofuel Sector
by Danielle Pope (ABC) Innovators and farmers are calling for greater backing to help establish a domestic biofuel industry. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation estimates an Australian low-carbon fuel industry could be worth $36 billion by 2050. What's next? The federal government has established
December 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Ontario Eases Biofuels Mandates
(Ontario Farmer) Ontario government is yielding to complaints from gas and diesel fuel suppliers, allowing them more time to comply with mandated standards -- The Ontario government is yielding to complaints from gasoline and diesel fuel suppliers and will allow them more
December 10, 2025 Read Full Article
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