(VNA/Vietnam Plus) Vietnam is racing ahead with its energy transition by developing eco-friendly fuels like sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and sustainable marine fuel oil (SMFO), which supposedly cut CO₂ emissions by as much as 80%. The whole push lines up perfectly with
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Back TO HOMENebraska Updates Ethanol Board to Position Industry for Future Growth
by Steve White (Rural Radio/KNEB) First in the nation with a carbon capture pipeline connecting ethanol plants… Nebraska now states steps to build on that. The governor has signed a bill updating the structure and funding of Nebraska Ethanol Board. Executive Director Ben
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Echem Provides Updates on Development of SAF, Ethanol Projects
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) A 2025 annual report published by Egypt-based petrochemicals company Echem details progress on the development of a $570 million sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility and $193 million ethanol plant. Both projects are listed as under
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Industry Pushes for Ambition in Renewable Energy in Transport Post-2030
by Domenico Mininni (European Biodiesel Board/Euractiv) The European Biodiesel Board (EBB), representing the biodiesel (FAME and HVO) and bio-based aviation fuel (HEFA) producers in the EU is pushing for ambitious targets post-2030. Currently, the European Commission is evaluating responses from stakeholders on
April 22, 2026 Read Full Article
FlightPath: A Virtual SAF Speaker Series --- May 19-21, 2026 --- ONLINE
In honor of Renewable Fuels Month, join us for three days of virtual presentations focused on critical success factors necessary in the SAF value chain. Industry experts will present on the following: SAF Supply, Distribution & Blending – Shell Aviation SAF Certification –
April 22, 2026 Read Full Article
DSV Collaborates with Microsoft, United Airlines and Phillips 66 to Unlock 11 Million Gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(DSV) Enabling largescale access to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), unlocking the supply of up to 11 million gallons or 41.6 million litres of SAF from Phillips 66 and delivering an expected reduction of approximately 100,000 tonnes of lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions
April 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Boeing and Norsk e-Fuel Expand Efforts to Advance e-Fuels
(Boeing) Exploring how e-SAF can strengthen Europe’s energy resilience -- Boeing and Norsk e-Fuel are expanding their strategic collaboration to accelerate the production of synthetic aviation fuel, or e-SAF, and strengthen Europe's energy resilience. The joint industrial initiative will explore how synthetic
April 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Verso Energy, Ryam, and the European Commission Have Signed the Innovation Fund Grant Agreement for the ReSTart Project, a Synthetic Fuel for Aviation (e-SAF) Production Facility
(Verso Energy) ReSTart, an industrial project for the production of sustainable synthetic aviation fuels (e-SAF) developed by VERSO ENERGY and carried out in consortium with RAYONIER A.M. (RYAM) under the Innovation Fund, is one of the three e-SAF projects selected under
April 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Did You Catch Us at the Brussels SAF Summit?
(Global e-Fuels) The Global e-Fuels team has just returned from a highly insightful Sustainable Aviation Fuels Summit in Brussels, and it’s fair to say the event delivered no shortage of ideas, perspectives, and debate across both SAF and e-SAF. Across two days, the summit
April 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Ahead of the FEW: Policy Shaping Ethanol’s Future Podcast
by Anna Simet (Ethanol Producer Magazine) This EPM podcast features, Erin Krueger, Senior News Editor at BBI International. Hosted by Anna Simet, Ethanol Producer Magazine. Join us at the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo - June 2-4, 2026 in St.
April 21, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Approves RFS Fuel Pathway for Summit Next Gen
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA has approved a fuel pathway filed by Summit Next Gen LLC for the production of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from undenatured sugarcane ethanol. The pathway was approved on Jan.
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Zahid: Biodiesel Shows Potential as New Alternative Energy Source
(Bernama/The Straits Times) Malaysia currently has 19 biodiesel production plants based on rubber waste, with a monthly capacity of approximately 1.5 million litres. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said, as such, biodiesels have the potential to become a
April 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Is Making Biofuels from Canola the Solution to Australia's Future Jet Fuel Shortages?
by Amy Briggs (ABC News) Australia imports all of the 10 billion litres of jet fuel it burns every year. -- Fuel costs are beginning to bite the Australian aviation industry, generating fresh interest in "biofuels" produced from agricultural feedstocks as a
April 20, 2026 Read Full Article
PEMEX, SENER's Hydrocarbons Ministry to Discuss Bioenergy
by Perla Velasco (Mexico Business News) ... The Bioenergy Opportunity Mexico Has Not Yet Seized: Mexico's bioenergy potential has been systematically underexploited for decades. The country holds abundant agricultural biomass resources, sugarcane surpluses in Gulf Coast states, crop residues distributed nationally, significant urban
April 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Earth Month A-Z: Today--Words Starting with "S"
sustainability seaweed sargassum shipping sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) sea level rise sewage/sludge soil carbon Each day we will feature words that have special meaning for transitioning to a truly sustainable renewable future. And, we'll highlight an image that illustrates one of those words. Join us from A to Z! Check
April 20, 2026 Read Full Article
California Senate Subcommittee Hears Testimony on Proposed SAF Tax Credit
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The California Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee’s Subcommittee 2 on Resources, Environmental Protection and Energy on April 9 heard testimony focused on California. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credit. Newsom proposed plans to
April 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Shared Skies, Shared Seas Commonalities and Competition for Marine Biofuels and SAF
by George Hale (SAF Magazine) The aviation and maritime industries have both set ambitious decarbonization goals for the coming decades, and their growing reliance on fuels derived from biological feedstocks is bringing new overlap—and potential competition—into focus. As aviation works to
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Commission Approves Prolongation of Swedish State Aid Scheme to Promote Sustainable Biofuels in Transport
(European Commission Daily News 16/04/2026) The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, the prolongation of a Swedish scheme to promote the use of sustainable biofuels in transport until 31 December 2032. The scheme was originally approved by the Commission
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Cost and Carbon Intensity Implications of Coprocessing Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Petroleum Refineries
Wenjun Guo, Lavanya P. Kudli, Sarang S. Bhagwat, Maria F. Bianco and Jeremy S. Guest (Environmental Science & Technology) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will play a critical role in decarbonizing the aviation industry. Among SAF production pathways, alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) stands out
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Delta Quietly Drops 2030 Sustainable Aviation Fuel Target Amid Industry Uncertainty
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) A major airline is reportedly backing off its pledge to use sustainable aviation fuel for 10 percent of its jet fuel by 2030. According to Bloomberg, Delta Airlines has deleted the goal from its website, while
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Gevo Withdraws from Department of Energy Financing Process and is Developing Alternative Financing for its ATJ-30 Project
(Gevo) Renewable Fuels Leader Continues to Advance Toward Year-End Financing Timeline -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), a leader in renewable fuels, chemicals and carbon management, today (April 15, 2026) announced the company’s withdrawal of its loan guarantee financing application with the U.S.
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The Cargo Not Taken: How Licella and Shell Are Unlocking Stranded Feedstocks
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... To prevent catastrophic fires and maintain ecological balance, forests must be actively managed—clearing underbrush, residues, and low-grade woody material. These thinnings are not optional byproducts; they are structural necessities of a healthy system. But they
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Advanced Biofuels Canada Comments on Prime Minister Carney’s Temporary Suspense of the Federal Fuel Excise Tax
(Advanced Biofuels Canada/EIN Presswire) Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) comments on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement temporarily suspending the federal fuel excise tax on gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel. This measure will add to the savings Canadians already receive from the integration of
April 16, 2026 Read Full Article
DHL and IAG Cargo Deepen Collaboration with Major Multi‑Year Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Agreements
(DHL Group) The new five‑year agreement, together with a previous 2025 renewal, will enable approximately 240 million liters of SAF uplifted at London Heathrow Airport and reduce the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of DHL Express cargo transported on British Airways flights. Five-year
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The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to SunGas Renewables
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) SunGas Renewables detailed the massive scale of their Beaver Lake Biofuels project, which utilizes the replicable SunGas S1000 system to convert green wood into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). The most newsworthy aspect is the project’s unmatched
April 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Honeywell to Fuel Petrobras’ First, Large-Scale Ethanol-To-Jet Project in Latin America
(Honeywell) Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today (April 14, 2026) announced that Petrobras has selected Honeywell UOP’s Ethanol-to-Jet (ETJ) process technology for project development at its REPLAN refinery in São Paulo, Brazil. Once approved, the project will deliver up to 10,000 barrels per
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The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to Successful Biobased Products
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Jaffe Policy Consulting presented strategies to support the conversion of agricultural feedstocks into successful biobased products, aiming to enhance U.S. agricultural sustainability. The most newsworthy updates revolve around regulatory advancements, specifically changes to the USDA 9003
April 15, 2026 Read Full Article
EU to Stick to SAF Mandates, Resists Industry Calls for Change
by Thomas Washington (S&P Global) Discrepancies between ReFuelEU Aviation and ETS; Refuel EU Aviation up for review, not revision, in 2027; Significant price gaps between jet fuel, SAF The European Commission is doubling down on its current sustainable aviation fuel trajectory under ReFuelEU Aviation,
April 15, 2026 Read Full Article
eFuels SEA Launches Platform to Develop eFuels Projects across Southeast Asia Using Infinium Technology
(Infinium/eFuels SEA/PR Newswire) eFuels SEA, Ltd. today (April 10, 2026) announced its launch as a new development platform dedicated to advancing electrofuel, also referred to as eFuel, projects throughout Southeast Asia. The company will utilize Infinium's ultra-low carbon eFuels technology to
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HAMR Energy’s Nationally Significant Fuel Projects Selected for Australian Government’s Investor Front Door Pilot
(HAMR Energy) HAMR Energy’s Nationally Significant Fuel Projects Selected for Australian Government’s Investor Front Door Pilot. Leading low-carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) company HAMR Energy has been selected as one of the four projects in the Australian Government’s ‘Investor Front Door’ pilot
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Southampton–London Pipeline Upgrade Enhances SAF Flow to Capital Airports
(Biofuels International) The completion of the Southampton to London Pipeline (SLP) installation project marks a significant milestone in strengthening the UK’s aviation fuel infrastructure and supporting the sector’s transition to lower‑carbon operations. The project delivers upgraded on‑site facilities designed to increase jet
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Beyond the Spec Sheet: Real-World Testing Ensures Neste’s Product Quality
(Neste) At Neste’s Engine Laboratory, a combination of extreme weather simulations and decades of expertise ensures that renewable fuels deliver a seamless drop-in performance. Within the Neste Porvoo refinery area in Finland, there is a facility where winter is permanent, and engines
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
USGBC: Ethanol Industry Stakeholders Attend Procurement Course in North Dakota
(U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) In March, the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council and North Dakota Corn welcomed stakeholders from Ghana, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Mozambique and Nigeria for an ethanol procurement course designed to help importers acquire U.S. ethanol
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
UK ‘Green’ Jet Fuel Imports Linked to Illegal Amazon Deforestation
by Naira Hofmeister, Hyury Potter, Charlotte Teunis, Gabriele Di Donfrancesco, Belle de Jong, and Lucy Jordan (Unearthed/Greenpeace) US biofuels producer supplying UK with sustainable aviation fuel has sourced beef tallow linked to illegal deforestation of a conservation area -- A major supplier
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
XCF Global Provides Update on New Rise Reno Plant Conversion
(XCF Global) • Conversion project remains on schedule, with plant upgrades progressing in line with current development plans. Targeted equipment and catalyst updates underway to support anticipated SAF production and operational stability. Key catalyst deliveries expected in late May and early June 2026, supporting
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Prabowo Plans Processing Centers for Bio-Based Aviation Fuel
(Antara) President Prabowo Subianto announced that the government will establish processing centers to convert palm oil and used cooking oil into aviation fuel, as part of efforts to develop alternative energy sources. Speaking at the inauguration of an electric commercial vehicle assembly
April 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Could Buffer Airlines from Energy Spikes
by Robert Silk (Travel Weekly) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) isn't a topic that generates exciting headlines. But one of the many lessons from the oil shock of the Iran war is that SAF matters, and not only because it's critical to decarbonize aviation. It
April 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Infinium's Project Atlas Named Winner of Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance Next-Generation SAF Procurement
(Infinium/PR Newswire) Proposal submitted jointly with American Airlines, who will take delivery of and use eSAF from Project Atlas -- Infinium and the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA) today (April 8, 2026) announced that Infinium's Project Atlas has been selected to supply
April 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Eslinger Biofuels and STX Group Announce Landmark Clean Fuel Partnership
(Eslinger Biofuels) Institutional Partnership Establishes Long-Term Credit Monetization Platform. $48M+ Agreement • 5-Year Term - 5MM GPY - Expansion Targeted for 2028 -- California has lost more than 300,000 barrels per day of refining capacity since 2020. Into that gap steps Eslinger Biofuels.
April 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Earth Month A-Z: Today--Words Starting with "J"
jet fuel or jetfuel jatropha just transition Jerusalem artichoke Each day we will feature words that have special meaning for transitioning to a truly sustainable renewable future. And, we'll highlight an image that illustrates one of those words. Join us from A to Z! Check out our
April 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Reading The Road Ahead
by Keith Loria (Biomass Magazine) As 2026 unfolds, the renewable fuels sector is navigating a complex mix of policy developments, market signals and emerging demand opportunities across the biofuels landscape. With federal incentives, state clean fuel standards and infrastructure challenges continuing
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Doru Avramescu, CEO of Roserv Green Energy: RAFO Onesti Reconversion into a Biofuels Producer and a Regional Energy Hub
by Daniel Lazar (Energy Industry Review) Doru Avramescu, CEO of Roserv Green Energy, talks about the Onesti Complex—how an industrial giant is being reborn and becoming an energy hub for Eastern Europe: from a strategic refinery to an integrated energy ecosystem. Doru
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit Could Be Expanded, Extended
(Minnesota House of Representatives) Could Minnesota’s economy be transformed by winter camelina and pennycress? More than one testifier at Wednesday’s meeting of the House Taxes Committee said yes. That’s because they are key winter cover crops in the creation of sustainable aviation
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Allied Biofuels Uzbekistan Secures Presidential Decree and Related Incentives for Sustainable Aviation Fuels Project
(Allied Biofuels/Globe Newswire) Allied Biofuels FE LLC and the Khorezm Region Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan have executed a binding Project Implementation Agreement (PIA), marking a historic turning point in the development of Central Asia’s most consequential clean energy undertaking.
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Endurance Capital: What Vyterra Teaches Us about Persistence
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Persistence itself. Not the assurance of survival. Not the clarity of a path. But the quiet condition that: something must continue. Perhaps that fourth presence was not mysterious at all. It was the relational field held under
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Gevo Licenses Catalyst Technologies for Jet Fuel Production
(Oak Ridge National Laboratory) Gevo, an advanced biofuels company based in Colorado, has licensed two patented catalyst technologies from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) for use in the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). “This partnership
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Pupuk Indonesia to Build Two Methanol Plants to Support B50 Program
by Alfitria Nefi Pratiwi (Tempo English) Indonesia-owned fertilizer company Pupuk Indonesia is planning to build two methanol facilities to support the government's biodiesel program, or B50, said president director Rahmad Pribadi. "We will build one in Lhokseumawe and another in Bontang," Rahmad said during a meeting
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Southern Energy Renewables and Axens Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance SAF Projects in Louisiana and Beyond
(Axens) Global technology licensor to provide complete SAF and CO₂ capture suite; collaboration supports development roadmap for Southern Energy Renewables Southern Energy Renewables Inc. ("Southern"), a U.S.-based producer of low-cost fuels made from biomass, with a flagship Louisiana project that plans to
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
SAF Start-up Sora Fuel Raises USD 14.6m to Build Pilot Production Plant
by Sladjana Djunisic (Renewables Now) US sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) start-up Sora Fuel said on Wednesday (April 8, 2026) it had raised USD 14.6 million (EUR 12.5m) in a funding round to scale its technology that produces jet fuel from air,
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Delta’s Ace in the Hole for Surging Jet Fuel Costs: Its Own Refinery
by Alison Sider (Wall Street Journal) Airline’s 2012 acquisition of Pennsylvania refinery has been called both prescient and pointless -- Since 2012, Delta Air Lines DAL -2.06%decrease; red down pointing triangle has been the owner of a Pennsylvania refinery that processes crude into fuel. Over the years, the investment
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
California Wants to Fund Green Jet Fuel — by Raiding Your Road Repair Budget
by Alejandro Lazo (CalMatters) --California wants to drain road repair funds to subsidize green jet fuel that critics say costs 10x more than effective climate solutions. -- The proposal was shaped behind closed doors — a Houston oil company quietly lobbied Newsom's
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
ECOIL Raises $2.5 Mn in Series A Led by Fundalogical Ventures
by Shashank Pathak (Entrackr) ECOIL, a platform focused on collection and disposal of used cooking oil, has raised around $2.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Fundalogical Ventures. The round also saw participation from Caspian Impact Investment, Momentum Capital, and
April 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Goias Maps Its Potential for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The recent escalation of tensions involving USA, Israel and Iran, has reignited volatility in global oil markets and is already producing tangible effects on Brazil’s aviation sector. The risk to strategic routes such as
April 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Stakeholders Submit Comments on 45Z Regs
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Industry stakeholders submitted comments this week to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service regarding proposed rules on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. The proposed regulations, released on February 3, provide guidance on the
April 08, 2026 Read Full Article
SAF Scale-up Faces Financing, Execution Hurdles : Biomass Conference Panel
by Sofia Cabrera (S&P Global) SAF scale-up stalls amid financing gaps; Policy fragmentation complicates global growth; Rail demand rises for biofuel logistics Financing constraints, infrastructure limitations, and evolving policy frameworks continue to challenge the scale-up of sustainable aviation fuel, even as global demand signals
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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
Brazil's Second-Crop Corn Can Provide a Low-Carbon Pathway for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
(Agroicone/PR Newswire) New research shows that expanding ethanol production from Brazil's second crop corn can support the growth of sustainable aviation fuel while limiting land-use change and greenhouse gas emissions. SÃO PAULO, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The expansion of ethanol production from Brazil's
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Varhad Capital Signs MoU with Velocys to Develop Make-In-India, Cost‑Competitive Biomass-to-SAF Projects
(Velocys/PR Newswire) Sustainable fuel technology provider Velocys and Varhad Capital Pvt Ltd (Varhad), an India-based Biofuel and Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) project development company, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance a new generation of biomass-to-Sustainable
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XCF Global and Axens North America Announce Commercial Collaboration for Vegan(R) Technology
(SCF Global) • XCF Global and Axens North America's Commercial Collaboration Agreement is intended to enable scalable deployment of renewable fuels. Each party will contract independently with project developers, with no joint venture, agency relationship, or exchange of confidential technical information between the
April 07, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to Iogen
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The presentation from Iogen focuses on identifying the next wave of advanced biofuels, specifically searching for clues to the “next billion-gallon biofuel”. Drawing on lessons from the last quarter-century, the most newsworthy takeaway is the assertion
April 07, 2026 Read Full Article
New Law Opens Door for Biofuel Facility in Hayward
by Maria Lockwood (Superior Telegram) A bill signed into law Thursday, April 2, could revitalize logging in northern Wisconsin and create up to 2,000 jobs in the industry, according to Chanz Green, R-Grand View, who represents the 74th Assembly District. The
April 06, 2026 Read Full Article
III Biodiesel and Bio-kerosene Forum: Technology and Innovation --- May 13-14, 2026 --- São Paulo (SP), Brazil
Brazil at the center of the global biofuels game: technology and innovation -- The 3rd Biodiesel and Bio-kerosene Forum (SAF): Technology and Innovation brings together government, industry, academia, and civil society to objectively discuss the sector's next steps: Roadmap; new routes and technological solutions,
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The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to Topsoe Technologies
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Topsoe outlined its commitment to leading the transition to a net-zero future, backing this ambition by investing 8.6% of its $1 billion revenue into R&D. The most newsworthy development is Topsoe’s fast-track commercialization program for Sustainable
April 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Europe’s Next Sustainable Aviation Fuel: How Sphaerica Could Reshape Global SAF Supply
by Rachel Sparkhall (Hutan Bio) A newly identified marine microalga called Sphaerica is set to bolster sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstock supply, offering refiners worldwide a scalable, and independent oil stream for HEFA, SAF and renewable diesel. The Growing SAF Feedstock Challenge For much of
April 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Metafuels Secures Dutch Government Grant to Advance Rotterdam eSAF Project
(Metafuels/Biobased Diesel Daily) Metafuels announced April 1 that its Dutch subsidiary, Metafuels Nederland B.V., has been awarded a 1.92-million-euro (USD$2.23 million) grant. The grant comes from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) under the TSE Industry Studies-Hydrogen & Green Chemistry program (GroenvermogenNL), supporting
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INERATEC and TERTU Establish Joint Venture T.H2 to Build a Synthetic Fuel Plant in Normandy
(INERATEC) The German cleantech company INERATEC and the French industrial group TERTU have formed the joint venture T.H2, marking a major step toward the development of a common synthetic fuel production plant to be located near Caen in Normandy. The plant will be
April 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Strait to the Point: The Impact of the Strait of Hormuz Crisis on the Bio-Economy
by Oliver Booth (Biofuels Digest) ... The Strait of Hormuz crisis is actively rewriting the playbook for the global bio-economy, serving as the strongest argument for domestically produced clean fuels since the 1973 Arab oil embargo. What was previously framed largely
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Zemo Partnership Launches RFAS Aviation to Strengthen the Verification of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Traceability in the UK
(Zemo Partnership) Zemo Partnership today announces the launch of RFAS Aviation, a new voluntary assurance scheme designed to provide independent verification of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) across the UK supply chain. The scheme responds to a critical industry need for a harmonised
April 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Solar Energy Could Be Key to Making Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(University of Sheffield) A new way of making sustainable aviation fuel that could cut the reliance on used cooking oil as a feedstock, has been developed by a team of engineers led by the University of Sheffield An international team of engineers,
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NEXTCHEM Awarded a Contract for Early Engineering Works and Proprietary Equipment Supply for a SAF Plant in Indonesia, Building on the Earlier Licensing and PDP Awards and Leveraging Its Proprietary NX PTU™ and NX SAF™ BIO Technologies
(MAIRE) The plant is designed to produce 60,000 tonnes per year of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) entirely from domestic bio-feedstocks; The award supports the development of Indonesia’s SAF industry MAIRE announces that Nextchem, through its subsidiary KT Tech, has been awarded a contract for early engineering
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Phelan Green Selects Honeywell Process Technology for Flagship South African eSAF Facility
(Honeywell) Phelan Green, through its clean fuels subsidiary Phelan eFuels, today (April 1, 2026) announced it has selected Honeywell’s renewable fuel process technology for its planned electro‑sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) facility in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape, South Africa. Phelan eFuels will deploy Honeywell
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Standardization Critical to Unlocking Credible SAF Certificate Market, New Study Finds
(123Carbon) Inconsistent data in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Environmental Attribute Certificates is hindering transparency and transferability within the SAF value chain, according to a new white paper led by 123Carbon, in collaboration with Smart Freight Centre and Normec Verifavia. 123Carbon, the leading
April 01, 2026 Read Full Article
SAF Coalition’s Second Annual DC Fly-In Brings Together 50+ Organizations to Advance American Energy Independence on Capitol Hill
(Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition) The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Coalition, a nonpartisan group of more than 50 organizations spanning the sustainable aviation fuel value chain, is convening in Washington, D.C. today (March 25, 2026) for its Second Annual DC Fly-In.
April 01, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to XCF Global
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) XCF Global, a publicly traded SAF-focused company, outlined its path to scaling sustainable aviation fuel. The most newsworthy development is their goal to reach 80 million gallons of annualized SAF production capacity, expanding from their 38
April 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Gevo Announces it is Developing Plans for Major Ethanol Expansion at Richardton, North Dakota Facility
(Gevo) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), a leader in sustainable fuels and carbon management, today (March 30, 2026) announced that it is developing plans for a potential expansion at the site of its Gevo North Dakota facility (“GND”) in Richardton, North Dakota
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Acelen Renewables and Finboot Sign Partnership to Expand Biofuel Traceability
(Finboot/EIN Presswire) Agreement aims to establish a digital structure to monitor the life cycle of the production of SAF and HVO made from macauba. The tool will ensure transparency throughout the value chain, from the origin of the biomass to the production
March 31, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to LanzaTech
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) LanzaTech and LanzaJet celebrated a major milestone: the LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels facility is now producing the world’s first jet fuel from ethanol at a commercial-scale plant. The presentation outlines a “Hub and Spoke” strategy designed
March 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Modi Wants ‘Team India’ to Be Energy Independent, but How Are the States Placed?
(The Federal) PM urges states to encourage alternative sources and schemes such as GOBARdhan but not all of them are making similar progress in Green Energy -- On Friday (March 27), Prime Minister Narendra Modi called a meeting with chief ministers of
March 30, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to Sulzer Chemtech BioFlux
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Sulzer’s BioFlux technology offers a high-efficiency platform for producing Renewable Diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). By utilizing a unique liquid-full hydrotreating reactor, the process eliminates mass transfer limits and gas recycle, significantly reducing CAPEX and
March 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Nufarm Strengthens Strategic Collaboration to Support Long Term Growth in Biofuels Production
(Nufarm) Nufarm Limited (NUF:ASX) has expanded its strategic partnership with bp, reinforcing Nufarm’s ambition to scale sustainable biofuels and help meet growing demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Renewable Diesel (RD). The updated agreement provides a long-term framework that
March 27, 2026 Read Full Article
One-Pot Process to Convert Sugarcane Waste to Jet Fuel
(University of Queensland) Converting sugarcane waste to biofuel could become more environmentally friendly and cost effective, thanks to a joint project at The University of Queensland and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. PhD candidate Ms Neethu Joshikumar has successfully tested a process to
March 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Applauds EPA’s Final 2026-2027 RFS Rules
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America thanked the Environmental Protection Agency for finalizing robust biomass-based diesel volumes in the 2026-27 Renewable Fuel Standard rule. The RFS rule provides much-needed certainty to biodiesel and renewable diesel producers and other
March 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Woodland Biomass Innovations Validates Engineering Design for First Commercial Facility
(Woodland Biomass Innovations) Woodland Biomass Innovations (Woodland BIO) today announced the successful completion of Front-End Loading Phase 2 (FEL-2) validation engineering for its first commercial-scale biomass-to-gasoline facility. This milestone represents a major de-risking event for the project, providing a third-party technical and
March 25, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to SAF Markets, Technologies, and Barriers
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation from Poten & Partner’s Sarah Boisvert highlights Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) markets, technologies, and barriers. The most newsworthy aspect is the identification of the most significant barrier to SAF adoption: the notable imbalance between
March 25, 2026 Read Full Article
On the Road to Brobdingnag: EcoCeres, Abundia, Cauldron Ferm, and Why SAF Is Still Stuck in Lilliput
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... On his chest, committees have formed: one argues about definitions; another about eligibility; a third insists the model is incomplete without a revised framework for compliance. Someone proposes a pilot. Someone else proposes a study
March 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Open Consultation -- UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Treatment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel DEADLIINE June 15, 2026
(UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) In June 2023, the UK ETS Authority made a commitment to develop, then consult on, proposals regarding the claiming of emissions reductions from sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) by aircraft operators under the UK ETS. The Authority is therefore
March 24, 2026 Read Full Article
A First Leg Toward Sustainability: Mandarin Airlines Chooses SAF
(ATR) Regional airlines are increasingly looking for practical solutions to reduce their environmental impact and ATR is committed to meeting their expectations, in particular by offering a SAF option for the first leg of their ferry flight. Last week, Mandarin Airlines reached an important milestone in its partnership with ATR
March 24, 2026 Read Full Article
EcoCeres and Chinese Aviation Partners Launch SAF Pilot Program in China
(EcoCeres) EcoCeres has launched a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) pilot program in China, codenamed “Project Spark”, together with The Second Research Institute of Civil Aviation Administration of China (CASRI), China National Aviation Fuel Group (CNAF), China Southern Airlines, Air China Cargo,
March 24, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to SkyNRG
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) SkyNRG is actively developing a diversified pipeline of commercial-scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) projects globally. The most newsworthy update is the progress on their scaling hubs, specifically “Project Wigeon” in Washington state, which targets a 50
March 24, 2026 Read Full Article
HyFive Signs Term Sheet to Offtake up to 50% of Output from Gijón e-Methanol Plant
(HyFive/Manifold Times) For maritime and aviation players facing fast‑approaching compliance milestones, Hy5 says securing access early to robust e‑fuel supply is rapidly becoming a strategic necessity. -- Renewable hydrogen and e-methanol producers HyFive on Tuesday (17 March) announced the signing of a
March 23, 2026 Read Full Article
DHL Express Partners Malaysia Aviation Group to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(DHL) With the GoGreen Plus service, MAG is investing in SAF to reduce greenhouse gas emissions of cross-border shipments fulfilled by DHL Express DHL Express has signed an agreement with Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, for the
March 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Op-Ed: Can Corn Continue to Reign for the Next 250 Years?
by Krista Swanson and Sean Arians (National Corn Growers Association/Ag Daily) ... Corn remains a major source of energy in the United States, fulfilling roles as your protein’s protein in livestock feed and fueling our decreased dependence on petroleum in our
March 23, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy in Austria
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Austria is aggressively targeting climate neutrality by 2040 and a 100% renewable electricity supply by 2030. Bioenergy already accounts for 20% of the nation’s final energy consumption. Newsworthy developments include OMV’s €200 million pilot plant at
March 22, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy in Austria
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Austria is aggressively targeting climate neutrality by 2040 and a 100% renewable electricity supply by 2030. Bioenergy already accounts for 20% of the nation’s final energy consumption. Newsworthy developments include OMV’s €200 million pilot plant at
March 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Unifuel Demonstrates Conversion of HEFA-Derived Naphtha into Synthetic Aromatic Kerosene
(Universal Fuel Technologies/Biobased Diesel Daily) As airlines work to reduce emissions while maintaining operational efficiency with existing aircraft and infrastructure, Universal Fuel Technologies (Unifuel) announced March 17 that “a critical barrier to 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) adoption has been
March 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Fragmentation, Often a Killer: The #1 FOAK Song
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Because the moment you solve the one problem, it doesn’t disappear. It breaks. One problem becomes ten—permitting, financing, offtake, construction, commissioning, insurance, policy, feedstock logistics, currency risk, community acceptance. Each one smaller than the original
March 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Emerging Techniques in Waste-to-Fuel Engineering
by Raj Shah, Daniel Yon, Mathew Stephen Roshan, Gavin Thomas (Koehler Instrument Company/AltEnergyMag.com) The biofuels sector is shifting from crop-based production pathways toward waste-derived systems enabled by process integration and industrial symbiosis. This work reviews emerging biofuel platforms that convert high
March 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Camelina Cultivation Trials Could Help Chart Hawaiʻi’s Biofuel Future
by Savannah Harriman-Pote (Hawaiʻi Public Radio) Pono Pacific Land Management and the Hawaiʻi Agriculture Research Center are continuing trials to see if camelina can be viably cultivated in Hawaiʻi as feedstock for biofuel. Camelina is an oilseed crop in the mustard family with
March 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Eco Innovation Group, Inc. (ECOX) Provides Update on Kepler GTL Sustainable Aviation Fuel Initiative and Airline Supply Opportunities
(Eco Innovation Group/Access Newswire) Eco Innovation Group, Inc. (OTCID:ECOX) ("ECOX" or the "Company") today (March 13, 2026) provided a corporate update regarding its previously announced strategic transaction with Kepler GTL Technologies Inc. ("Kepler GTL") and growing commercial engagement from the aviation
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Chevron Lummus Global Expands Portfolio with Fischer-Tropsch Liquids Upgrading Solutions
(Chevron Lummus Global) Expansion strengthens hydroprocessing portfolio with proven technologies for upgrading FT derived liquid feedstock -- Chevron Lummus Global (CLG) announced the addition of Fischer-Tropsch (FT) liquid upgrading solutions to its portfolio, enabling the company to license and deliver technologies for
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Southern Energy Renewables Announce $1.4B Methanol & Sustainable Aviation Fuel Facility in Louisiana
(Louisiana Economic Development/Southern Economic Development Council) Southern Energy Renewables announced it will invest $1.4 billion to develop a green methanol and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility that will convert the region’s abundant wood-waste biomass into some of the lowest lifecycle-carbon fuels
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
National Biodiesel Day Celebrates America’s History, Future of Clean Fuel Production
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels CEO: Biodiesel and renewable diesel producers stand ready to drive new industry growth -- Biodiesel has been an early driver of clean fuel growth in America and a consistent foundation for farm and food security throughout
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
CFP Energy Enables Corporate Investment for Sustainable Aviation Fuel through SAF Certificate Transaction
(CFP Energy) CFP Energy Group, the energy and environmental solutions provider, has completed a Sustainable Aviation Fuel certificate (SAFc) transaction for a global corporate seeking to address emissions from business travel and logistics. The trade demonstrates growing corporate demand for credible, scalable solutions that
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Aemetis Reports Increased RNG Production, Progress with MVR System at Keyes Ethanol Plant
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Aemetis Inc. released fourth quarter financial results on March 12, reporting a 61% increase in renewable natural gas (RNG) production. The company also highlighted operations at its California ethanol plant and biodiesel facility in India. During
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Economic Toll of War Grows ... Long-Term Concerns
(Bangkok Post) ... The government has been actively promoting the use of biofuels to reduce dependence on imported oil. Ethanol, a biofuel derived from crops such as molasses and cassava, is blended with gasoline to produce gasohol. Caretaker energy minister Auttapol
March 16, 2026 Read Full Article
As Global Oil Prices Surge, Ethanol Blending Is the New Lifeline for India’s Auto Sector
by Shweta Bhanot Mehrotra (Economic Times Auto) With global energy markets expected to remain volatile, India’s programme will be a core pillar of national energy security for the automotive sector -- ... Today, it is increasingly being viewed as a key lever in insulating
March 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Future Energy Global and Climate Impact Partners Launch SAF Certificates to Help Companies Tackle Scope 3 Emissions
(Climate Impact Partners) Future Energy Global (FEG), a pioneer in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market scaling, and Climate Impact Partners, a global leader in carbon market solutions, have joined forces to bring SAF Certificates (SAFc) to market – enabling companies to address Scope
March 16, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy in China
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) China’s bioenergy sector is rapidly modernizing, shifting away from traditional residential heating toward industrial solid biofuels and bioelectricity. While coal still dominates its massive energy supply, major technological breakthroughs are accelerating China’s green transition. Notably, the
March 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Axens Joins FACET Group for Australian eFuel Plant Pre-FEED
(Axens) Since early 2025, Downer Group, CEA and H2Potential have been developing a pre-FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) study for an Australian eFuels Plant under the Franco-Australian Indo-Pacific Centre for Energy Transition (FACET). This plant will produce synthetic fuels (eFuels) for the
March 13, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy in Brazil
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bioenergy dominates Brazil’s renewable landscape, supplying over half of the nation’s heat and 22% of its transport energy. The recently passed 2024 Future Fuel Law marks a major milestone, establishing national mandates for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF),
March 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Equilibrion and Rolls-Royce SMR Announce Collaboration to Advance the Development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Using Nuclear Energy
(Equilibrion) Equilibrion and Rolls-Royce SMR have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on a technical and economic assessment, to better understand the opportunity for nuclear powered Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) using Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). The Rolls-Royce SMR is designed to
March 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Farm to Flight: Kentucky’s Bold Vision for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Climbing. Fast.) In Frankfort, the state capital of Kentucky on Tuesday (March 10, 2026), agricultural and business leaders joined forces to outline a strategic vision for the Commonwealth’s role in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. The event focused on how Kentucky’s
March 12, 2026 Read Full Article
CO₂ to E-Methanol, Aviation Fuels and Speciality Chemicals: Six Nominees Announced for the “Best CO₂ Utilisation 2026” Innovation Award
(Renewable Carbon News/nova Institute) The CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2026 taking place in Cologne (Germany) and online on 28-29 April 2026 offers a central stage for technologies that convert CO₂ into fuels, chemical intermediates and materials. Six companies that develop unique technologies
March 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Axens Signs Memorandum Of Understanding with Airbus on SAF Development
(Axens) Axens has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus to strengthen their cooperation in the development and deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), a key pillar for decarbonizing the aviation sector. Building on their respective leadership in renewable fuels
March 11, 2026 Read Full Article
EASA Publishes Briefing Note on Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Prices in 2025 in the European Union
(European Union Aviation Safety Agency) The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the “2025 Aviation Fuels Reference Prices for ReFuelEU Aviation” briefing note, which provides key reference prices for SAF and other relevant aviation fuels for the European Union (EU). The briefing note
March 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Repsol Aims to Increase Renewable Fuel Production to 1.5 Million Metric Tons Annually by 2028
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) Spain-based multinational energy company Repsol on March 10 announced plans to invest up to EUR 10 billion ($11.61 billion) in its operations through 2028, with a portion of that investment dedicated to low-carbon projects, including renewable
March 11, 2026 Read Full Article
From Brussels to DC – The Sticks and Carrots Shaping the Renewable Fuels Landscape
(Topsoe Fuel for Thought Podcast) Renewable fuels have the technology. They have the feedstocks. So why does revenue certainty remain the biggest barrier to scale? Jessica Olson, Head of Global Affairs, Americas & Indo-Pacific at Topsoe, and Asmara Klein, Head of
March 10, 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
Expectations Ahead of the EU ETS Review
by Emma Santana (OPIS Insights) Political and industrial momentum is building across the European Union as institutions prepare for the upcoming review of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), widely regarded as the cornerstone of the bloc’s climate policy. The
March 09, 2026 Read Full Article
South Australia to Host HAMR Energy’s First-of-Its Kind Methanol-to-Jet Fuel Facility
(HAMR Energy) Leading low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) company HAMR Energy has today (March 3, 2026) announced that its $700-800 million sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility will be located in South Australia after receiving backing from the State Government. -- Leading
March 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Syzygy Plasmonics Signs Multiple Agreements to Scale Its Offering
by Fayaz Hussain (SAF Investor) Houston-based Syzygy Plasmonics said it has signed agreements with Geo bio gas&carbon, NorthStar Renewable Fuels, Islonias (Biothek) and another producer to develop sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects in Brazil, US, Dominican Republic, Spain, Italy, France, Colombia,
March 09, 2026 Read Full Article
thyssenkrupp Uhde Selected for Biomass-to-Methanol Technology Integration Study for Nova Sustainable Fuels in Canada
(thyssenkrupp Uhde) Planned capacity: 450,000 metric tons of bio-methanol; Uhde’s high-efficiency PRENFLO gasifier and advanced methanol synthesis technology thyssenkrupp Uhde has been awarded a contract by Halifax-based Nova Sustainable Fuels (NSF) to perform an integration and optimization study for NSF’s biomass-to-methanol project in
March 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Barclays Says Energy Transition Will Add Fuels, Not Replace Them
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In the United Kingdom, Barclays said in a February 2026 report that the global energy transition is evolving less as a clean break from fossil fuels and more as a vast expansion of the energy system,
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
From Roadmap to Bankable Projects: Turning the EU Sustainable Transport Investment Plan into Action
(United Nations Environment Program Finance Initiative) In November 2025, the European Commission announced the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP), a roadmap under the EU Clean Industrial Deal to mobilize funding for the decarbonization of the aviation and waterborne transport sectors. The aviation
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Why Small Hydrogen Markets Are Likely to Shrink
by Michael Barnard (Clean Technica) Someone recently asked me about small, distributed hydrogen use cases and whether those markets might eventually be served by imported green methanol cracked onsite to produce hydrogen. The idea is not irrational. Hydrogen is difficult to
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Plant Gets Key Approval for Carbon Burial Well
by Alton Wallace (The Center Square/New Orleans City Business) KEY TAKEAWAYS: Strategic Biofuels received a draft Class VI well permit for carbon storage tied to its Louisiana Green Fuels project. The wood-fired biofuels plant in Caldwell Parish would capture and store carbon about a mile underground. The facility plans to convert 1.3 million
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Research Paper Shows Biofuels, BECSS Can Play a Role in Mitigating GHG Emissions
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Two researchers at Imperial College London on March 5 published a paper that identifies three dozen strategies with the highest potential to reduce global carbon emissions. Biofuels and bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS)
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
March Madness Begins: Cinderellas SunGas and Verso Advance in Their Brackets as the Bioeconomy’s Spring Surge Begins
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... In one bracket, SunGas Renewables is advancing with a technology that turns forestry residues—sawdust, bark, and wood waste—into clean fuels and carbon removal at industrial scale. In the other, Verso Energy is pushing a
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
CAAFI Executive Director Job Opening
(Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative) CAAFI is looking for a thought leader with strategic vision to help foster the continued development and commercialization of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). CAAFI is a thriving public-private partnership established in 2006 with the goal of technology-agnostic
March 05, 2026 Read Full Article
SAF Prices Rise as Jet Fuel Markets Tighten amid Middle East War
by Sofia Cabrera (S&P Global) SAF hits record high in California at 885 cents/gal; Middle East war disrupts Strait of Hormuz flows -- Sustainable aviation fuel prices rose during the week ended March 4 as global jet fuel markets tightened amid the war
March 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Syzygy Plasmonics Secures MOU with Geo Bio Gas&Carbon to Transform Brazil's Biogas into Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Syzygy Plasmonics/PR Newswire) Company expands global footprint through signed feedstock MOUs intended to support the future development of up to 1,000,000 tons of annual SAF production by 2035 -- Syzygy Plasmonics, a global leader in light-driven chemical reactor technology, today announced a
March 05, 2026 Read Full Article
California LAO Recommends against Proposed SAF Tax Credit
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The California Legislative Analyst’s Office, the state legislature’s nonpartisan fiscal and policy advisor, on Feb. 24 recommended state lawmakers do not move forward with California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to create a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
March 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Par Pacific: Hawaii Biorefinery Project Nears Startup
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Par Pacific Holdings Inc. on Feb. 24 confirmed commissioning is underway on a biorefinery project under development at the company’s Kapolei refinery in Hawaii that will add 61 MMgy of capacity to produce renewable diesel,
March 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels M&A: 2025 Review & Outlook
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Editor’s Note: For quite a number of years, we have been pleased to collaborate with our friends at Ocean Park Advisors to bring you an annual report for Biofuels Mergers and Acquisition activity during the year
March 04, 2026 Read Full Article
European Renewable Ethanol Producers Oppose Provisional Application of the EU-Mercosur Agreement
(ePURE) The European Commission’s decision to circumvent the democratic process by provisionally applying the EU-Mercosur trade agreement is yet another sign that the deal is a bad one for Europe – especially for the strategically important EU renewable ethanol industry and
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Clariant Zeolites Partners with Vertimass to Scale-up Innovative CADO Biofuels Technology
(Vertimass) Clariant’s zeolite expertise aims to accelerate commercialization of Vertimass’s biobased alcohol to liquid fuel conversion technology; Partnership targets scaling up zeolite catalysts for commercial biofuel production; Collaboration combines Vertimass’ innovative process with Clariant’s 60+ years of zeolite development expertise Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to the Atlantic Biomass Dual Pathway System
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Atlantic Biomass has unveiled an integrated Dual Pathway system that simultaneously produces ethanol-derived and syngas-derived Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from non-food biomass. By combining simultaneous ball milling and enzyme hydrolysis, the technology eliminates expensive pretreatment steps.
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
CALL FOR SPEAKERS 2026 North American SAF Conference & Expo --- August 25-27, 2026 --- Tacoma, WA DEADLINE April 30, 2026
SAF Magazine, in collaboration with the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI), has announced the dates for the 2026 North American SAF Conference & Expo. Taking place Aug. 25-27, in Tacoma, Washington, at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center, the North
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
2026 North American SAF Conference & Expo --- August 25-27, 2026 --- Tacoma, WA
SAF Magazine, in collaboration with the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI), has announced the dates for the 2026 North American SAF Conference & Expo. Taking place Aug. 25-27, in Tacoma, Washington, at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center, the North
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
The Future of Worldwide Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Demand: Different Transatlantic Government Policies Make Pathways to Net-Zero Aviation Difficult
by Michael Croudace (Sustainable Aviation Fuels Institute) ... This paper examines how U.S. policy retrenchment under President Trump, aggressive European mandates, airline voluntary programs, and potential U.S. policy reversal will shape worldwide SAF demand through mid-century. The Trump administration’s actions in 2025 dramatically
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
2026 State Legislative Preview: MCGA Focused on Biofuels, Protecting Farming Tools
by Amanda Bilek (Minnesota Corn) ... Although we are strenuously advocating at the federal level for nationwide, year-round E15, Farm Bill 2.0, and maintaining critical trade relationships while expanding trade opportunities to new markets, there is plenty of action the state
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Supercharging Sustainable Aviation Fuel Uptake: ISCC, OMV and Airbus Strengthen Credible Book and Claim Approaches
(International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is one of the central challenges facing the aviation sector. Meeting this challenge requires collaboration across the value chain, supported by credible frameworks that enable new ways of bringing SAF to
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Swedavia Expands Joint Sustainable Aviation Fuel Purchase
(BioEnergy Times) Sweden’s state-owned airport operator, Swedavia, has increased its annual joint purchase of sustainable aviation fuel to reduce emissions from business travel. This year, the program includes new participants such as Luleå Municipality and the ground handling company Aviator Airport
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Episode 56 – Khaki Is the New Green and Resilience Is the New Carbon with Jim Lane
by Cameron Begley (Tech Transfer Talk) In our first recorded abroad episode for 2026, I had the opportunity earlier this month to catch up in person with Jim Lane in Digestville, located in Key Biscayne, Florida. I hope that many of you recall
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Siemens and CAPHENIA Accelerate Scale-up of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Siemens) Siemens becomes preferred automation and digitalization partner; Agreement aims at jointly accelerating the energy transition and covers broad scope of Siemens Xcelerator portfolio; Siemens supports CAPHENIA from pilot plant to commercial scale-up Siemens and the cleantech company CAPHENIA have entered a partnership to
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Eni: The Investment in the Development of Biorefining in Sannazzaro de’ Burgondi Is Confirmed
(Eni) Eni announces a further important strategic investment in biorefining. In addition to the Priolo project, the final investment decision (FID) has also been approved for Eni's plan to convert certain units of the Sannazzaro de’ Burgondi refinery (Pavia, Lombardy) into a
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Topsoe Selected by Petrobras for One of the Largest SAF Blending Component and Renewable Diesel Projects in Brazil
(Topsoe) • Petrobras has chosen Topsoe as technology provider for their potential new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending component and renewable diesel project at the Boaventura Energy Complex in Itaboraí, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Petrobras will use Topsoe’s HydroFlex® technology, proprietary equipment
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
NEXBTL™ Technology Turns Renewable Oils and Fats into High-Quality Products
(Neste) Neste is the largest producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel in the world. This is possible thanks to our proprietary NEXBTL™ technology – a unique platform that allows us to turn a wide variety of renewable fats and
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Velocys Unlocks More Than 30% Cost Reduction for microFTL Technology Deployment Through Standardisation and Delivery Efficiencies, Helps Advance Two Flagship FT SAF Projects
(Velocys/PR Newswire) Velocys today (February 19, 2026) announced that it has implemented manufacturing and delivery efficiencies that reduce total investment cost for its microFTL™ technology by more than 30 percent. The efficiencies were confirmed during design and engineering work conducted for
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
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