(ACT News) • CARB's repeal of the Advanced Clean Fleets drayage and high priority fleet requirements is pending at the Office of Administrative Law as file 2026-0729-02. OAL had not acted as of its August 28 update, and the office does
LCFS (Low Carbon Fuel Standard)
Back TO HOMENew Analyses Show Limited Impact of Clean Fuels on Canadians’ Food Costs, Household Budgets
(Advanced Biofuels Canada) Advanced Biofuels Canada data show that biofuels are an economic boost to Canada -- Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) released a statement by Fred Ghatala, President, sharing recent analyses on fuel costs. "Amidst ongoing challenges to affordability for many Canadian
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Tidewater Renewables Achieves 111% Utilization Rate
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Canada, Tidewater Renewables reported its renewable diesel & renewable hydrogen complex achieved record average daily throughput of 3,315 bbl/d during the second quarter of 2026, representing a 111% utilization rate, compared to 2,164 bbl/d, representing
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Feedstock Aggregation Logistics
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Modern biorefineries must transition from obsolete single-source models to multi-feedstock portfolio aggregation to survive. This capability unlocks an estimated twenty to thirty-five percent margin advantage through optimized acquisition economics, carbon-intensity revenue from LCFS and 45Z policies,
August 15, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioprocess Data Infrastructure
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bioprocess data is strategic infrastructure, but raw data without context is expensive noise. While most operators collect basic historian and LIMS signals, they suffer from delayed, manual data reconstruction. True competitive advantage requires building a “contextualized
August 11, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Multi-State LCFS Dynamics
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The LCFS landscape has evolved into a multi-state market, forcing producers to optimize fuel routing across jurisdictions like California, Oregon, and Washington. Operators participating in three or more state programs can capture an 8 to 15
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Carbon-Negative Ethanol
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) By integrating on-site CCS, climate-smart agriculture, and renewable power, ethanol producers can engineer deep-negative carbon intensities (CI) of -20 to -50. However, the federal 45Z credit floors crop-based feedstocks at zero, meaning this deep-negative achievement earns
August 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Washington Has the Manure but Not the Market
(BioCycle Magazine) A new Energy Vision report finds that Washington dairy farmers want to build anaerobic digesters, developers want to finance them, and a decade of policy instability has stopped nearly all of it from happening. Washington State is a top ten
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
B.C. Biofuel Use Reaches New Milestones, Demonstrating Economic Value of Low-Carbon Fuels
(Advanced Biofuels Canada) B.C. Reaches Nearly 4% Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Exceeding 2030 Requirement Five Years Early -- New data from British Columbia's Low Carbon Fuel Standard show that biofuels continue to deliver significant economic and climate value in the province, with renewable
July 27, 2026 Read Full Article
ABFC Welcomes Canada’s Sustainable Aviation Fuels Blueprint, Calls for Clear Policy to Build Domestic Market
(Advanced Biofuels Canada) Report recognizes sustainable aviation fuel as a strategic economic opportunity and the need for stable, long-term policy — Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) welcomes the release of the Government of Canada's Sustainable Aviation Fuels Blueprint for Canada. The Blueprint identifies
July 27, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Methane MRV in RNG
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A renewable natural gas project’s carbon credit value heavily depends on credible methane measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV). The financial viability of deeply negative carbon intensity scores hinges on contested avoided-methane baselines and the complex reconciliation
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Toyota, BMW, and Bosch Back Renewable Gasoline as Race for Net-Zero Cars Widens
by Jennifer L (Carbon Credits) ... Toyota, BMW, Bosch, and Repsol have started a six-month pilot in Spain. They will test 100% renewable gasoline in real-world driving conditions. About 20 Toyota and BMW production vehicles will use Repsol Nexa 100% Renewable
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
CARB Provides Additional Clarity on LCFS Amendments
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The California Air Resources Board on July 14 provided additional clarity on its 2025 Low Carbon Fuel Standard amendments with the release of a new 13-page frequently asked questions (FAQ) document. The agency said the
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Feedstock Prequalification
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Fragmented global certification regimes demand multiple redundant audits for a single feedstock, multiplying administrative burdens without delivering incremental environmental benefits. Because verification costs are fixed per audit rather than volume-based, this fragmentation disproportionately burdens small and
July 18, 2026 Read Full Article
With Complements to Renewable Jet Fuel (SAF)
by Robin Vercuse (Low Carbon Fuels Coalition) Renewable jet fuel, more commonly referred to as sustainable aviation fuel—SAF for short—is the charismatic megafauna of the fuel’s world. Like polar bears or whales in conservation, it punches far above its weight in
July 13, 2026 Read Full Article
2026 Edition Criteria for High-Quality Low Carbon Fuels
(Carbon Direct) Carbon Direct has published its first Criteria for High-Quality Low Carbon Fuels (LCF), a comprehensive guide for voluntary market buyers navigating a complex and rapidly evolving landscape of certifications, regulatory schemes, and quality frameworks. The criteria address the full
July 13, 2026 Read Full Article
RNG Remains the Most Immediate, Cost-Effective Way to Decarbonize Heavy-Duty Transportation
by Dan Gage (The Transport Project) Last calendar year marked the sixth consecutive year that commercial fleets in the State of California fueled by bio-CNG (renewable natural gas, or RNG) achieved a carbon-negative transportation outcome, according to a report released today
July 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Dairy Farms’ Expansion Plan Worries California Families Who Once Had a ‘Little Piece of Heaven’
by Steven Rodas (Inside Climate News) The battle in the Central Valley is just one of many happening against dairy farms and new manure digester projects in the state. Farmers say they are trying to be better neighbors. ... One is Hillcrest Dairy,
July 11, 2026 Read Full Article
B.C. Biofuel Use Reaches New Milestones, Demonstrating Economic Value of Low-Carbon Fuels
(Advanced Biofuels Canada) B.C. Reaches Nearly 4% Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Exceeding 2030 Requirement Five Years Early -- New data from British Columbia's Low Carbon Fuel Standard show that biofuels continue to deliver significant economic and climate value in the province, with renewable
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
From Waste to Fuel: Powering Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel and SAF
by Jimmy Andreoli II (Baker Commodities/Biobased Diesel Daily) The rendering industry is the infrastructure that makes large-scale waste-to-fuel conversion possible. -- Every day, at hundreds of thousands of restaurants, commercial kitchens and grocery stores, an essential resource is generated that most people
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Transforming Compliance Challenges into Credit Opportunities
by Brad Pleima and Alicia Jones (EcoEngineers/Biobased Diesel Daily) New true-up and deficit mechanisms under California’s LCFS are reshaping credit risk, rewarding conservatism and penalizing operational drift. California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard has moved into a more disciplined phase. Following amendments adopted in
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Circularity Fuels Converts Raw Dairy Biogas to Jet Fuel in World First End-to-End Pilot
(Circularity Fuels/Business Wire) With projected commercial capital costs at roughly one-fifth of European SAF plants currently planned, Circularity offers airlines a low-cost path to mandated fuel volumes and a new revenue stream for farmers Circularity Fuels today announced it has completed the
June 15, 2026 Read Full Article
The Four Archetypes of Low Carbon Fuel Credit Markets
by Michael Rensing (Stillwater Associates) Credit generators operating under British Columbia’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (BC-LCFS) or Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) often use the California LCFS (CA-LCFS) as a benchmark. The three programs create credit markets that differ significantly in
May 25, 2026 Read Full Article
2026 On-Demand EcoForums Training Series
(EcoEngineers) Navigating Low‑Carbon Fuel and Transportation Regulations & Life-Cycle Analysis Fundamentals -- As part of our EcoUniversity training program, we are proud to launch a new EcoForums Training Series designed to help professionals build critical skills and regulatory literacy in the fast-moving
May 22, 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
Where the Supply Is
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Through its project company Sugar Valley Energy LLC, CE+P is in the midst of a multi-year effort to finance and build an ecosystem of growers, technology and fuel ethanol production all centered on a feedstock
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Biogas Recovery and Co-Digestion
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The U.S. currently recovers significant biogas, generating enough renewable electricity for 2.4 million homes. While landfills produce the majority, agricultural and food waste digesters are rapidly expanding. Co-digesting manure with food waste or perennial grasses significantly
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
From Feasible to Fragile: Why Bioeconomy Projects Stall When Models Meet Reality
by M. Uzair Shah and Nourredine Abdoulmoumine (University of Tennessee, Knoxville/Biofuels Digest) The hidden gap between modeled feasibility and real-world deployment — and how integrated decision-making can close it What looked feasible in pieces becomes fragile as a whole. That is the single
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Natural Gas Breaking Motor Fuel Usage Records
by Dan Gage (The Transport Project) RNG Accounted for 94 Percent of On-Road NGV Fuel Use in 2025 -- The Transport Project (TTP) today (May 5, 2026) announced that 94 percent of all on-road fuel used in natural gas vehicles in calendar
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuels Gain Momentum in Trucking
by Seth Clevenger (Transport Topics) Renewable Diesel, Biodiesel, Renewable Natural Gas Offer Sustainability Gains With Minimal Disruption, Industry Leaders Say at ACT Expo -- Renewable fuels are gaining momentum as viable alternatives to diesel in the trucking industry by improving environmental sustainability
May 06, 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
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to SAF Regulatory Changes and Market Dynamics
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ICF reports that Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production is currently outpacing renewable diesel, despite the lack of a domestic mandate. U.S. airlines are securing future supply through long-term offtakes and investments. Significant regulatory shifts include
April 24, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to Aemetis
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Aemetis provided an update on its rapidly expanding dairy Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) operations. The most newsworthy milestone is the completion of 12 digesters across 15 dairies, connected by 36 miles of pipeline, with a total
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels and Oil Insecurity: What the Evidence Suggests about Agriculture Powering Mobility
by Mohammad Abul Azad (World Bank ... Blogs) Biofuels derived from agricultural crops can help reduce exposure to oil shocks, linking energy security with rural production and transport systems. -- Recent military conflict in the Middle East have once again reminded the
April 22, 2026 Read Full Article
California Fuel Policy Shifts Ethanol toward Carbon Markets
(All Ag News) California’s fuel system is not built around higher ethanol blends like E15, but instead around carbon intensity — reshaping how ethanol demand develops in the nation’s largest gasoline market. The state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard, or LCFS, rewards fuels
April 22, 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
Earth Month A-Z: Today--Words Starting with "L"
landfills/landfill methane low carbon fuel standard legislation lignocellulosic biomass liquified biogas/LBG 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 13, 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
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
Navigating New Rules: A Deep Dive into the Policies Affecting Low-Carbon Shipping Fuel with Late-Breaking Updates
by Timothy J. Urban (Bracewell LLP Energy Legal Blog/National Law Review) Recent federal, state, and international policy developments have introduced regulatory uncertainty in the low-carbon maritime fuels sector, complicating investment in both fuel production and supporting energy infrastructure. Stakeholders across the maritime shipping
April 09, 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
Verity and CIBO Partner to Deliver End-to-End 45Z Compliance Solution for Biofuel Producers
(Gevo/Globe Newswire) The combined technology and expertise of Verity and CIBO are expected to connect farm-level data to fuel production, enabling auditable carbon intensity calculations and streamlined compliance with emerging clean fuel programs. Verity Holdings, LLC (“Verity”), a wholly owned subsidiary of
March 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Low Carbon Fuel Programs Cost Less and Perform Better Than Expected
by Cory-Ann Wind (Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels Alliance America’s state regulatory team promotes state and local-level biofuel policies to complement the important work of the association’s federal team. One of the team’s most important tools is a low carbon
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Leaders Will Push E15, Maritime Fuel
(The Fence Post) The ethanol industry is frustrated over the lack of action on a bill in the House to legalize E15 gasoline nationwide throughout the year, and will also urge President Trump to support an international agreement that would pave
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
Renewable Biofuels and Low Carbon Fuel Standards: A Practical Path to Unleashing American Energy - Part 1
by Kara Gundel (Engine Technology Forum) As the nation works to unleash American energy, one fact is becoming impossible to ignore: renewable biofuels are delivering real benefits today – and state clean fuel policies are a major reason. Today, three states (California, Oregon,
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Milestone Achieved: Black & Veatch Completes Independent Engineering Report for Sugar Valley Energy
(California Ethanol + Power) California Ethanol + Power (CE+P) today announced the completion of an Independent Engineering Report for Sugar Valley Energy (SVE), prepared by Black & Veatch, a global leader in engineering, construction and consulting for clean energy and critical infrastructure projects around the world. Completion
February 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Report: California Climate Programs Enriched Corporate Polluters by $28 Billion
by Suzanne Potter (California News Service/Kiowa County (Colorado) Press) A new report criticizes California’s signature climate programs for enriching oil companies and biofuel suppliers by almost $28 billion from 2013 to 2024. The report from The Climate Center and Community Energy ReSource finds that oil refiners and drillers
February 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Turning CA-LCFS Compliance Challenges into Credit Opportunities --- February 12, 2026 --- ONLINE
California’s updated Low Carbon Fuel Standard (CA‑LCFS) rules and the new CA‑GREET 4.0 model are reshaping how producers selling into the state are evaluated and credited. With the California Air Resources Board (CARB) now comparing annual CI data against credit
January 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Arva Launches Audit-Ready 45Z Infrastructure to Help Biofuel Producers Maximize Credit Value
(Arva) Turnkey CI scoring, verified low-carbon feedstock sourcing, and field-to-facility traceability built for 45Z compliance. -- Arva today announced the expansion of its biofuels offering to support biofuel producers as they operationalize the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. As fuel value becomes
January 30, 2026 Read Full Article
New Mexico’s Clean Transportation Fuel Program Marks Major Expansion of Low Carbon Fuel Policy
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels Alliance America applauds the New Mexico Environment Improvement Board for approving the rules for New Mexico’s Clean Transportation Fuel Program. This action marks a significant expansion of low-carbon fuel policy beyond the West Coast, demonstrating
January 22, 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
Gevo Achieves Industry Milestone: 500,000 High-Quality Carbon Removal Credits Issued from Gevo North Dakota Plant
(Gevo) The Gevo North Dakota site is believed to be the largest producer of engineered carbon removal credits and the only ethanol carbon capture and storage project issuing Puro.earth-certified certificates with thousand-year permanence Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), a leader in renewable fuels
January 22, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Aemetis
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Aemetis outlines a five-year plan projecting Adjusted EBITDA growth from $31.2 million in 2024 to $644.6 million in 2028. The strategy hinges on expanding dairy RNG digesters from 8 in 2023 to 75 by 2028 and
January 22, 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
Addressing a Gap in the Canadian Bioeconomy -- Micro-Certificate Programs Provide Life Cycle Assessment and Clean Fuel Policies Training
(BC Bioenergy Network) Micro-certificate programs provide life cycle assessment and clean fuel policies training to professionals across North America. Canada’s growing bioeconomy is charting a course towards a low-carbon future, but a crucial skills gap has emerged as a significant challenge. As
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
OPIS Announces Launch of the New OPIS Biofuels Weekly Report
(OPIS) OPIS today (January 9, 2026) announced a significant enhancement to its long-standing Ethanol & Biodiesel Information Service (EBIS) Weekly Newsletter, which will now be published under the name OPIS Biofuels Weekly Report. The updated title and expanded coverage reflect the rapidly
January 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Top 10 Biofuel Producers In 2026
by Chakraborty (Inventiva) The global energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation as the world races to meet ambitious climate targets and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. In this transition, biofuels have emerged as a critical bridge technology, offering renewable alternatives
January 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Notes from Peanut Butter Lake: Why SAF Is Moving Slower than It Should — and What Cascadia Teaches Us about Real Take-Off
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Today, aviation accounts for 3% of global carbon emissions, and since hydrogen and electric aircraft remain decades from wide-scale deployment, SAF is the only drop-in solution available to decarbonize flight over the next 40 to
January 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Consumer Group Sues Oil Companies for Gas Price Hike Linked to California Regulation
by Alex Nieves (Politico Pro) The class-action lawsuit argues that five gasoline producers preemptively raised prices before changes to the low-carbon fuel standard kicked in. -- California consumer attorneys have filed a class-action lawsuit against five major oil companies, claiming that they
January 05, 2026 Read Full Article
SABR Turns Two; and Like All Two-Year-Olds, Has Been Very Busy
by Joe Jobe (Sustainable Advanced Biofuel Refiners Coalition (SABR)/Biodiesel Magazine) ... SABR incorporated as a 501(c)(6) biodiesel trade association in September 2023 with about 20 organizational members, and now we have more than 70, including some of the most seasoned veterans
January 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Complying with California’s New Specified Source Feedstock Attestation Requirement
BY Danielle Anderson (Christianson CPAs and Consultants /Biodiesel Magazine) As of July 2025, California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard requires renewable fuel producers using specified source feedstocks to secure attestation letters reaching back to the point of origin. This marks a significant
January 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Selling the Oomph, Not the Oil: Aemetis, XCF, and the Invisible Value Shift That Will Define Renewables in 2026
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The gallons of green liquid? Not the star anymore. The real value lies in the attributes — the verified, tradeable, financeable proof of carbon benefit. Like: • Energy Attribute Certificates (RECs, Guarantees of Origin) • Zero-Emission Credits
January 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Leveling The Playing Field
by Katie Schroeder (Biodiesel Magazine) In the pursuit of supporting biofuels, both sides of the U.S.-Canada border have implemented incentive structures to encourage the production or use of renewable fuels over fossil fuels. However, the U.S. 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit
January 01, 2026 Read Full Article
The State of Soy
by Susanne Retka Schill (Biodiesel Magazine) The soybean supply chain looks to proposed biofuel polices for hope in the midst of what’s been described as one of the most challenging years ever. For biofuel producers, the uncertainty around final rules and
December 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Applauds CARB’s Decision to Sunset Outdated Biodiesel Restrictions
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels Alliance America welcomes a ruling by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to sunset the oxides of nitrogen (NOx) mitigation requirement for biodiesel blends up to B20 (20% biodiesel) in the Alternative Diesel Fuel (ADF)
December 30, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Low Carbon Fuels Market Trends
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ICF forecasts environmental commodity pricing will likely rise, driven by domestic feedstock shortages versus aggressive Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs). This tension is compounded by the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) limiting full credit for virgin
December 24, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Aemetis, Inc.
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Aemetis is scaling its low-carbon fuels platform, anchored by dairy Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) targeting negative carbon intensity. The RNG project currently links 12 operating digesters via a 36-mile pipeline, aiming to expand to 75 dairies by 2029
December 23, 2025 Read Full Article
The Midnight Moment: Haffner Energy, Metafuels, Sugar Valley Energy Get Lit
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... After decades of laboratory work, pilot plants, and demonstrations, the sector is pivoting—decisively—from invention to execution. The chemistry has been proven. The technologies have been validated. What comes next is not about breakthroughs, but
December 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Tastes Great, Less Filling — That’s Why Biogas Is Booming
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... ANVIL Not… beer? A.D. Nope. Biogas. Renewable methane. Think of it like this: Tastes great to the markets: new contracts, new plants, new revenue — Germany building upgrading units like they’re offensive lines. Less filling for the planet: lower CI, lower methane, lower
December 12, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Montana Renewables’ Expansion
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Montana Renewables is aggressively scaling, having reached a 45 million gallon per year SAF run rate in 2024, with plans to hit 150 million gallons by 2026. As a joint venture between Calumet and Warburg Pincus,
December 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Aemetis Receives Authority to Construct Air Permits for MVR Project at California Ethanol Plant
(Aemetis/Globe Newswire) Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural gas and biofuels company, announced today that the Authority To Construct air permits have been issued by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District for the mechanical vapor recompression (MVR) energy
December 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Powerful Combination -- Whitefox
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) As its 65-acre solar field hums along providing half of its power needs, Redfield Energy operates business as usual. The system, situated next to the plant, is seamless, with no flickers or interruptions. ... Installation of
December 02, 2025 Read Full Article
RFA to CARB: Review of ILUC Penalties Should Be Driven by Science—Not Ideology
(Renewable Fuels Association) In comments submitted today(December 1, 2025) to the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the Renewable Fuels Association voiced concern that CARB’s recent Biofuels and Land Use Change Public Forum presented a biased and unbalanced view of the current state of
December 02, 2025 Read Full Article
'Show Me, Don’t Tell Me': CleanBC Review Calls for More Made-in-B.C. Biofuels
(Advanced Biofuels Canada Association/EIN Presswire) Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) congratulates the Province of British Columbia and the independent panel on the release of Rising to the Moment – Renewing CleanBC to improve affordability, strengthen the economy and ensure a cleaner future.
November 28, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Gevo
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Gevo’s compelling focus is on Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) SAF, asserting it has the most competitive cash cost of production compared to HEFA. Their ambitious claim is validated by the Gevo North Dakota site, featuring a wholly-owned, operational proprietary
November 27, 2025 Read Full Article
CARB Postpones Action On Rules to Reinstate Vehicle Emissions Limits
(Inside EPA) The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is postponing a decision on whether to reinstate older criteria emission limits for passenger vehicles and heavy-duty trucks -- and possibly newer ones that are currently preempted by the federal government -- following
November 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuel Sector Happy with Federal Budget
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer Magazine) Biodiesel and renewable diesel producers welome two programs announced by Ottawa -- Ottawa has followed through on its September promise to create a $372 million Biofuels Production Incentive (BPI), which will run from January 2026 through
November 11, 2025 Read Full Article
E15 Approval for California to Give Drivers Access to Ethanol-Gasoline Blend Public Comments DEADLINE November 12, 2025
by Patrick Newkumet (OPIS) ... CARB (California Air Resources Board) plans to release a 45-day rulemaking proposal by the end of 2026, with full regulations expected to take effect in early 2027. A Multi-Year Review Yields Positive Results According to Susie Chung,
November 05, 2025 Read Full Article
CARB Validates Negative Carbon Landfill Gas Using ABC’s Biogas Carbon Accounting Tool
(American Biogas Council/Biomass Magazine) Some of the biogas captured from the Yolo County Landfill in California is now certified carbon negative by the California Air Resources Board, thanks to the use of LoCI Controls’ technology and the American Biogas Council’s Biogas Carbon Accounting Tool (CAT).
November 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels and Land Use Change - Public Forum --- November 6, 2025 --- ONLINE Public Comment DEADLINE November 21, 2025
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff invite you to participate in a public forum to engage with an international panel of experts about the latest science and developments in assessing land use change associated with biofuel production. This forum
November 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Green Hydrogen and Ammonia: Opportunities and Challenges for Minnesota
by Michael Reese ((University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center (WCROC)) Industrial decarbonization is the process of reducing fossil energy consumption thereby lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with producing various products. This is also known as reducing the
October 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Increased Talk of Renewable Fuels at Recent Energy and Transportation Conferences in Maryland
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Renewable fuels received increased attention in panel presentations and hallway conversations as a complement, rather than competitor, to electrification, at the Maryland Clean Energy Center’s two-day Summit last week and yesterday’s Greater Washington Region
October 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Turning the Darkness to Dawn: InEnTec, IEA, and the Columbia Roll On
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From hydro to hydrogen, the Columbia River keeps teaching America how to move. ... From the Roosevelt Vista you can see what he means. The Columbia bends broad and blue below, wind turbines pacing the brown ridges
October 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Fueling Biofuels: How Legislation and Tariffs Shape Lipid Feedstock Supply
by James Primrose (Stillwell Associates) Two of the world’s largest biofuel markets, the U.S. and Europe, share several common trends. Firstly, there is a growing demand for biomass-based biodiesel (BBD) – a category including renewable diesel (RD) and biodiesel (BD) –
October 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Utility Global and Maas Energy Works Announce Agreement to Develop Dairy Digester-to-Hydrogen Mobility Project in California
(Utility Global/PR Newswire) Collaboration to deliver deeply carbon-negative hydrogen using dairy biogas to fuel heavy-duty transportation across California -- Utility Global, Inc. ("Utility"), a U.S.-based leader in economical decarbonization technology, and Maas Energy Works ("MEW"), the nation's leading developer of dairy digester-to-energy
October 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Understanding California’s LCFS Updates: A Discussion with Kari Buttenhoff
(Ethanol Producer Magazine) This month's EPM podcast features, Kari Buttenhoff, Partner, Christianson CPAs and Consultants. Hosted by Katie Schroeder, Ethanol Producer Magazine. READ MORE/LISTEN
October 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Aemetis California Ethanol Plant Drives Substantial Carbon Intensity Reduction using Praj Low-Carbon MVR System
(Aemetis/Globe Newswire) Leading Industrial Biotechnology Company Delivers Key Equipment For Aemetis Project -- Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural gas and biofuels company, announced today that it is advancing decarbonization at its 65 million gallon per year ethanol plant in Keyes,
October 07, 2025 Read Full Article
The Overlooked Step to Max Out Your 45Z Credit
by Danielle Anderson (Christianson/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Renewable fuel producers are eager to claim the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, but one powerful opportunity often flies under the radar—offsetting a facility’s electricity emissions through Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs). As one of the most
September 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Analytics Amalgamated
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Ethanol producers’ data often ends up divided between departments, making it hard for production and lab teams to compare notes. Process information streaming from the plant’s distributed control system (DCS) and the intermittent test results
September 25, 2025 Read Full Article
RNG-Fueled Fleets in California Mark 5 years of Carbon-Free Outcomes
(The Transport Project/Biomass Magazine) Last calendar year marked the fifth consecutive year that commercial fleets in the State of California fueled by bio-CNG (renewable natural gas, or RNG) achieved a carbon-negative transportation outcome, according to a report released today by The Transport Project and RNG Coalition alongside
September 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Everything You’ve Wanted to Know about Coprocessing (But Were Afraid to Ask)
by Ignacio Costa (Topsoe/SAF Magazine) ... Coprocessing refers to the simultaneous processing of renewable and fossil feedstocks within existing refinery units, such as hydrotreaters or hydrocrackers. In this approach, renewable materials including vegetable oils, animal fats or used cooking oils are blended
September 05, 2025 Read Full Article
RNG Coalition, Phillips 66 Join Call to Extend California’s Cap-and-Trade Program
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The RNG Coalition and Phillips 66 on Aug. 20 joined more than 40 other businesses, associations and nonprofits in urging the California legislature to extend the state’s Cap-and-Trade Program before the end of the legislative session
August 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Tidewater Targets 2026 for Final Investment Decision on SAF Project
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) Tidewater Renewables on Aug. 14 announced its renewable diesel and renewable hydrogen (HDRD) complex in British Columbia operated at 72% of design capacity during the second quarter. The company continues to advance plans to add sustainable
August 31, 2025 Read Full Article
2025 American Coalition for Ethanol Conference Presentations Available
(AgNewsWire) The American Coalition for Ethanol’s (ACE) 38th annual conference is being held August 20–22 at the new Canopy by Hilton in downtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This year’s theme is “Homefield Advantage,” focusing on the countless benefits ethanol delivers and how ACE
August 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Building Bio-Oil Capacity: Arbios Biotech Is Turning Waste Wood into Renewable Fuels
by Andrew Snook (Canadian Biomass) This past November, Arbios Biotech, or “Arbios,” completed the construction and commissioning of its Chuntoh Ghuna bio-oil production facility located in Prince George. The plant is designed to be able to produce 50,000 barrels of bio-oil
August 20, 2025 Read Full Article
The Rise and Fall of a Once Promising Biofuel
by Kurt Schuparra (Capitol Weekly) OPINION – Late last year, the California Air Resources Board updated the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), which aims to reduce the carbon intensity (i.e., greenhouse gas emissions) from the diesel fuel and gasoline sold
August 15, 2025 Read Full Article
In 2025, Ethanol Isn’t Just a Climate Story—It’s a Plan for Rural Growth
by Andrea Kent (Renewable Industries Canada/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... In 2024, U.S., ethanol exports reached an impressive 1.9 billion gallons with over a third destined for Canada. These figures represent more than mere statistics; they demonstrate how our cross-border partnership fulfills
August 14, 2025 Read Full Article
New Report Highlights Australian Grain’s Strategic Role in Securing Low-Carbon Fuel Future
(GrainGrowers) With current Middle East tensions exposing concerns about Australia’s fuel supply, a new GrainGrowers report highlights the potential for grain and oilseed based low-carbon liquid fuels to strengthen sovereign fuel capability, reduce reliance on imports and support emission reduction goals. The
August 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Rallying for RNG
by Caitlin Scheresky (Biomass Magazine) In partnership with Guidehouse and Vanguard Renewables, the RNG Coalition presented its first RNG Media Day on June 18. Hosted by the RNG Coalition’s Senior Manager of Communications, Dylan Chase, the webinar kicked off with the
August 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Groups File New Lawsuit against CARB’s LCFS
(Food and Water Watch) California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard Incentivizes Factory Farm Pollution Nationwide -- Today (July 25, 2025), environmental justice and environmental groups filed a new lawsuit against Governor Newsom’s California Air Resources Board (CARB) over the state’s controversial amendments to the
August 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Ontario Seeks to Exclude U.S. Biodiesel
(The Sun Times) The Ontario government has posted a proposal to restrict biodiesel to Canadian-produced fuel. It specifically intends to exclude biodiesel from the United States because the Ontario government claims it is subsidized and is driving Canadian competitors out of the
July 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Understanding Biocarbon and Its Climate Impact
(NorthX Climate Tech/Canadian Biomass) It’s no secret that B.C. has a slash pile problem. Each year, millions of tonnes of low-quality forest residues are burned, releasing carbon and creating risks. But what if these and other residuals could unlock climate solutions
July 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Addressing a Gap in the Canadian Bioeconomy: Micro-Certificate Programs Provide Life Cycle Assessment and Clean Fuel Policies Training to Professionals across North America.
(BC Bioenergy Network/Canadian Biomass) Canada’s growing bioeconomy is charting a course towards a low-carbon future, but a crucial skills gap has emerged as a significant challenge. As the country’s Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) mandate liquid fossil fuel suppliers to reduce the
July 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Greenhouse Gas Accounting Procedures May Overlook Bio-derived Aviation Fuel
(University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign/Phys.Org) Low carbon fuel policies are intended to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation. However, rigid carbon intensity (CI) accounting procedures in current policies may limit CI responsiveness across candidate sites and facilities. Work published in the journal ACS Sustainable
July 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Exiled Biden Officials Release Carbon Technology Wish List
by Corbin Hair (Politico Pro Climatewire) The group identified about 30 climate policies. Some of them might even find bipartisan support. -- Veterans of the Biden-era Department of Energy have developed a list of policies for advancing technologies to capture carbon dioxide
July 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuel Credit Market Trends and Regulatory Insights
(EcoEngineers) In the dynamic landscape of renewable energy, understanding the intricacies of market pricing and regulatory impacts is crucial for stakeholders. EcoEngineers' “California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (CA-LCFS) and Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Credit Pricing Analysis” report provides valuable insights into
July 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Unlocking the Full Potential of SAF Markets
by Kristine Klavers (EcoEngineers/Biobased Diesel Daily) Rigorous LCA and QAP participation is crucial for ensuring SAF market access, maximizing regulatory incentives and establishing confidence in a competitive global environment. -- Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has emerged as the cornerstone of aviation’s decarbonization strategy.
July 07, 2025 Read Full Article
An Overview of Regulatory Compliance for Policy Fuels
Ernie Pollitzer (Clean Energy Consultants/Biobased Diesel Daily) Biodiesel, renewable diesel and SAF are often grouped together from a regulatory-compliance perspective, but these three distinct industries are headed in different directions. Biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) are liquid fuels that
July 03, 2025 Read Full Article
CARB Announces Latest LCFS Updates Will Be Implemented Next Month
(California Air Resources Board) Rule to save Californians billions and spur billions in clean energy investment -- What you need to know:The California Air Resources Board (CARB) today (June 27, 2025) announced that the updated Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) regulation will take effect beginning in July. The LCFS benefits public
June 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Democrats Are Taking Aim at One of California’s Signature Climate Policies
by Alex Nieves, Debra Kahn, Camille von Kaenel (Politico Pro Climatewire) State lawmakers are targeting California's climate and pollution regulations in the name of gas prices. -- President Donald Trump is threatening California's marquee carbon-trading program. But it's in-state Democrats who are
June 25, 2025 Read Full Article
The United States Should Not Turn Food into Aviation Fuel
by Dan Lashof and Audrey Denvir (World Resources Institute) Emissions from domestic aviation are responsible for 3 percent of annual US greenhouse gas output and are expected to increase by 2–3 percent per year through midcentury unless the course is corrected. In
June 17, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Sugar Valley Energy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) David Rubenstein, CEO of Sugar Valley Energy (CE+P), detailed their project producing 76 million gallons/year of 11 CI Score fuel ethanol from sugarcane. This converts to 60+ million gallons of SAF and 3+ million gallons of
June 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Industry Leaders and Scholarship Recipients Honored at the 2025 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo
(BBI International/Ethanol Producer Magazine) At the world’s largest ethanol conference, BBI International recognized outstanding contributions to the biofuels industry by naming Gillian Harrison, Steffen Mueller, Rick Schwarck and Michael Jerke as recipients of the event’s prestigious industry awards, as well as
June 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Engine Technology Forum Calls for Changes to California’s Renewable Portfolio Standards Guidebook
(Engine Technology Forum) Urges inclusion of Renewable Diesel/HVO and Hydrogen for ICE -- The following statement was issued today (June 5, 2025) from Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director of the Engine Technology Forum, regarding the Forum’s filing to the California Energy Commission’s
June 10, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to SAF and Hydrogen Plant Integration
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Linde, a global gas and engineering company, presented on integrating SAF (HEFA) and hydrogen plants to reduce carbon intensity (CI) and cost. Arthur Pastore, Minish Shah, and David Maher highlighted using HEFA by-products for H2 and
June 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Lifetime Achievement Award: Ian Thomson
(Canadian Biomass) There are few people whose names are more synonymous with biofuels in Canada than Ian Thomson. Just ask Fred Ghatala, president of Advanced Biofuels Canada. “Ian is a pioneer leader in the development of Canada’s renewable and low carbon fuel
May 28, 2025 Read Full Article
When the Spotlight Moves On, Does Carbon Still Matter? Looking at Big News from Pyran, Carbon Clean, HutanBio
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) We’ve rarely had a week in the bioeconomy where so much worthy advancement on carbon-smart technology won so less applause. Pyran announced that an independent cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment for its 1,5-pentanediol, confirms that Pyran’s bio-based PDO
May 27, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to ICF’s SAF and Carbon Outlook
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ICF forecasts LCFS prices potentially hitting ~$100/ton by early 2026, trending toward $150 by 2032. They anticipate D3 RIN prices recovering, pushing above $3/RIN in 2026 once the 2023 Set Rule lapses. Policy issues include Treasury’s
May 24, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Connecting Industry & Building Consensus
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Sam Lehr from Molecule Group discussed connecting the Bio-based, Synthetic, and Hydrogen-based Fuels, Chemicals and Materials industries. Key takeaways include engaging in global dialogues and policy advocacy, representing industry to bodies like COP30, G7, and G20.
May 15, 2025 Read Full Article
‘Every Molecule Matters’: Corn Kernel Fiber (CKF)
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The steps are simple, with low capital and strong ROI: Engage with the appropriate analytics labs to help calculate in-situ cellulosic ethanol production from corn kernel fiber; register those gallons with the appropriate markets; and
May 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Add to Ethanol’s To Do List
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Governors' Biofuels Coalition) For many of us, to stay on top of things we need to write them down as reminders in what I call a “To-Do” list. The ethanol industry has, or should have
May 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Back to Basics: Renewable Natural Gas 101 Webinar
Join us for an introductory webinar exploring the fundamentals of renewable natural gas (RNG). As part of our ongoing “Back to Basics” series, this session will provide a basic understanding of RNG’s role in the energy transition, covering key concepts
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Why California Usually Pays More at the Pump for Gasoline
by Anne Miranda and Tara Bennett-Chirico (U.S. Department of Energy Energy Information Administration) Retail prices for regular grade gasoline in California are consistently higher than in any other state in the continental United States, often exceeding the national average by more than
May 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Fueling America’s Future with Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Meg Whitty (LanzaJet) ... Over the next five years, the SAF industry is estimated to reach $20B in value with a compound annual growth rate of 61%. It has the potential to strengthen rural economies and increase energy security; it is
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
What You Can Do for Earth Month and Beyond! In California, You Can Use a 100% Renewable Replacement for Gasoline, SuperEthanol!
In California, Pearson Fuels supplies E85 to 329 retail sites across the state and adds around 50 sites every year. Pearson’s two products are E85 blended with gasoline and a completely renewable fuel made up of E85 and renewable naphtha, which
April 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuel, Biogas Groups Comment on New Updates to Proposed California LCFS Amendments
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) California Air Resources Board on April 4 released a third set of proposed changes to the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard. More than 80 public comments were filed ahead of an April 21 deadline, including
April 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels Support NY's Clean Energy Goals — and They Strengthen Our Farms | Opinion
by Todd Du Mond (USA TODAY Network/lohud.) • Biofuels offer a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, benefiting farmers, the environment, and local economies. • New York has implemented some biofuel initiatives, but a low-carbon fuel standard is needed to further incentivize the
April 11, 2025 Read Full Article
E15 Sales Set a New Record in 2024, and There’s Reason for Optimism about the Future
by Scott Richman (Renewable Fuels Association) U.S. sales of E15, a blend of 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline, reached a record 1.24 billion gallons in 2024, an increase of 11% over 2023, according to a Renewable Fuels Association analysis of data released by state agencies
April 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Cielo Announces Relocation of First Planned Facility to British Columbia and Provides Update on Proposed Asset Acquisition and Corporate Matters
(Cielo Waste Solutions/Globe Newswire) Cielo Waste Solutions Corp. (TSXV:CMC; OTC PINK:CWSFF) (“Cielo” or the “Company”) provides an update on certain business and corporate matters. -- First Planned Waste to Fuels Facility – Scrap Railway Ties to Green Hydrogen In light of changes in market conditions, the
April 02, 2025 Read Full Article
New York City Begins Transition to Renewable Diesel in Marine Sector Using Argus Prices
(Argus Media/PR Newswire) New York's Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) has awarded its first tender for renewable diesel for use in its ferries and other vessels. -- New York's Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) has awarded its first tender to buy
April 01, 2025 Read Full Article
HIF Global Awarded First U.S. Approval for e-Fuels Design Pathway
(HIF Global/PR Newswire) e-Fuels leader approved for Tier II design pathway under California LCFS -- HIF Global, the leader in highly innovative fuels, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the first U.S. approval for an e-Fuels pathway. The Tier
March 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Low-Carbon Liquid Fuels of the Future Made In Australia
(Office of the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government) The Albanese Government is delivering $250 million to accelerate the pace of Australia’s growing domestic Low Carbon Liquid Fuels (LCLF) industry. This funding is part of the $1.7 billion Future
March 07, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Sustainable Marine Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This deck provides a brief overview of the shipping industry, highlighting its significant role in global trade and its substantial contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. The presentation deck emphasizes the need for sustainable marine fuels to
March 03, 2025 Read Full Article
California to Make ‘Substantive Modifications’ to Its Fuel Emissions Trading Program
by Blanca Begert (Politico Pro Climatewire) The notice comes after the Office of Administrative Law rejected changes to the low-carbon fuel standard. -- The California Air Resources Board said Wednesday it would make substantive changes to its emissions trading program for transportation
March 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Clearing the Air: The Public Health Benefits of Meeting the SAF Grand Challenge
by Alexander Laska (Third Way) • Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) burns cleaner than conventional jet fuel, so replacing jet fuel with SAF will reduce air pollution and improve public health. These benefits will be particularly pronounced in communities near airports, where the
February 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Cost and Carbon-Intensity Reducing Innovation in Biofuels for Road Transportation
by William A. Scott (Energy Policy) Ethanol has maintained a high learning rate of 21.8%; Biodiesel and renewable diesel demonstrate lower learning rates of 3.23% and 1.33%; Carbon intensity innovation primarily results from feedstock choice; Policy support exceeds social benefit of biofuels from emission
February 28, 2025 Read Full Article
B.C. to Require Canadian-Made Biofuels to Meet Standards for Gas, Diesel
(The Canadian Press/MSN) British Columbia is set to require Canadian products to fulfil renewable fuel standards for gasoline and diesel, a move Energy Minister Adrian Dix said was aimed at building a "cleaner, stronger and more self-reliant" province. Dix said B.C. is
February 28, 2025 Read Full Article
National Oilseed Processors Association Announces 2025 Policy Priorities
(National Oilseed Processors Association) Renewable Fuels, Tax Incentives and Seed Oils Top of Mind for Oilseed Processors -- Today, the National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA), the trade association representing the U.S. soybean, canola, flaxseed, safflower seed, and sunflower seed crushing industries, announced
February 25, 2025 Read Full Article
The Power and Promise of Fuel Market Competition
(Low Carbon Fuels Coalition) Imagine a world where every restaurant serves just one dish—take it or leave it. That's our transportation system for over a century. We only achieve American energy dominance by embracing all-of-the-above in transportation to create fuel market
February 25, 2025 Read Full Article
OAL Rejects Portions of LCFS Amendments, Citing Clarity Concerns
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced this week that the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) has rejected one or more of the recently adopted amendments to the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), preventing the changes
February 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Consumption of Renewable Diesel Continues General Growth Trend on the U.S. West Coast
by Jimmy Troderman (U.S. Energy Information Administration) Renewable diesel is increasingly replacing petroleum diesel on the U.S. West Coast, where state-level policies are attracting new production capacity and shipments to the region. The fuel continues to mostly be consumed in California
February 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Third Year of Record Growth for U.S. Biogas Industry; Expected to Continue in 2024
(American Biogas Council) $1.8 billion was invested in new projects last year, according to numbers just released by the American Biogas Council -- Newly-released data from the American Biogas Council (ABC) indicates that 2023 was the third year of record growth across
February 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Traceability: Rules and Tools
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The California Air Resources Board has altered its Low Carbon Fuel Standard several times since first implementing the historic policy framework in 2011. In November 2024, CARB adopted a new round of program amendments on
February 15, 2025 Read Full Article
We Can’t Ignore Warning Signs, Farmers Need Growing Markets in 2025 Says IRFA’s Shaw
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association) Focused on Fuels of Opportunity at the 2025 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit -- While it is easy to glance over incoming challenges, the renewable fuels industry must face those hurdles head-on and not let change deter the destination.
February 12, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Low-Carbon Intensity Marine Fuels: The Nexant ECA View
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This is an overview from NexantECA, an energy and chemicals advisory company, outlining their services and expertise in the field of low-carbon intensity (LCI) marine fuels. The presentation deck highlights the company’s deep understanding of the
February 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Carbon Credits or Loan Guarantees? Which Is the More Powerful Driver of a Bioeconomy?
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Every project in the world would prefer to have carbon credits AND a loan guarantee for first of kind technology. But, what if you not have both, but only one? Which would you choose? For a
February 07, 2025 Read Full Article
BASF Says Climate-Smart Biofuels Have Longevity
by Nicole Heslip (Brownfield Ag News) A sustainability market development manager is bullish on decarbonization efforts continuing long into the future. Chad Asmus with BASF tells Brownfield 45Z tax credits allow farmers to be rewarded for their climate-smart efforts. “Low carbon intensity biofuels
February 06, 2025 Read Full Article
OPIS Canadian Carbon and Biofuels Forum --- May 20-21, 2025 --- Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
Just as Canada was starting to get settled into its newly established regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in transportation fuels, new changes may be on the way. With the resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and a federal
February 04, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of SAF
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This 2021 report from The Digest and its ABLC CONNECT series assesses the state of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, highlighting both positive (“tailwinds”) and negative (“headwinds”) factors affecting its growth. Tailwinds include increasing
January 30, 2025 Read Full Article
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