by Caroll Viana (Colombia One) Colombia took a new step toward diversifying its agricultural and industrial exports with the first commercial shipment of beef tallow to the United States, a product that will be used as a raw material for the
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Back TO HOME[Focus] Taebaek Clean Methanol Project Gets Off to Full Swing… 'Economic Feasibility' Is Key to Industrial Transformation in Former Mine Regions and Ship Fuel Supply Chains
by Jo Nam-jun (Energy Daily (Google Translation)) Ecomethanol, Taebaek City, Hyundai Corporation, and global shipping companies are collaborating on a supply chain… securing demand sources before relocating production. With a 120 billion won investment and an annual capacity of 15,000 tons, the
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
"Chinese Standards" Become a "World Language": International Center Promotes the Construction of an International Certification System for Green Marine Fuels
(China Transportation News Network (Google translation)) At dawn in Shanghai Port, the international roll-on/roll-off cargo ship "Arctic Tern" was carrying out a ship-to-ship bunkering operation of 2,824 tons of green methanol. All the green methanol used in this bunkering operation originated
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Maritime Forecast to 2050
(DNV) In an uncertain transition, shipowners must adopt fleet strategies which can perform across multiple outcomes. -- Different regulatory futures. The report explores four regulatory scenarios, ranging from NZF adoption to prolonged gridlock, and their implications for shipping. Stronger regulation leads to more
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Maersk Tests up to 100% Ethanol in Ships, Sees Global Fuel Market
by Gabriel Malheiros (Ângela Fernanda Belfort for Movimento Econômico/Datamar News) Maersk has tested ethanol marine fuel blends of 10%, 50% and 100% in ship engines and found that equipment on some vessels can consume the biofuel, according to Danilo Veras, the company’s
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Prickly Pear Cactus Offers Potential for Biofuels and Functional Food Ingredients
(Texas A&M AgriLIfe/Seed Today) Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists are studying prickly pear cactus as a potential source of biofuels and functional food ingredients, with the goal of creating new economic opportunities for growers while expanding access to health-focused food ingredients. Susanne
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Uganda Set to Hit 5% Ethanol Fuel Blending Target within Three Months
by Tausi Nakato (Monitor) Uganda could hit ethanol blending target 14 years early. READ MORE Related articles Gov’t plans to set up more fuel blending centers (NTV Uganda; includes VIDEO and transcript) Excerpt from NTV Uganda: The government plans to implement a fuel-blending programme, initially targeting a
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
New National Biofuel Strategy to Generate $15bn and Create Thousands of Jobs
by Jessica Wang (Townsville Bulletin) Australian farmers could reap up to $15 billion a year from a biofuel revolution designed to slash the nation’s reliance on imported fuel and shore up energy security. -- Farmers will be placed front and centre
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Italian Biodiesel Facility Achieves Key Sustainability Certifications ahead of Restart
(80 Mile PLC/Biobased Diesel Daily) 80 Mile PLC, the exploration and development company with projects in Greenland, Finland and Italy, announced Aug. 25 that its 100 percent owned subsidiary Hydrogen Valley has secured two important sustainability certifications for the Greenswitch S.r.l.
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Stepping on the Gas: Warrington Biomethane Station to Expand Gasrec’s Growing Network
(Gasrec) Gasrec is to open its first high-capacity, public-access biomethane refuelling facility in the North West, with planning permission secured for a new station in Warrington ideally located to service the busy M6 corridor. The station, at Omega Business Park, is expected
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
GEA and DNV Launch Three-Year Ethanol Data Intelligence Partnership
(Global Ethanol Association and DNV) The Global Ethanol Association (GEA) and DNV are pleased to announce the launch of a three-year Ethanol Data Intelligence Partnership, marking an important expansion of their collaboration in ethanol research and data intelligence. Under the partnership, GEA
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Falmouth Harbour Launches Renewable HVO Marine Fuel for Lower-Carbon Boating
(Falmouth Harbor) After a successful year of testing Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) on its fleet of workboats Falmouth Harbour has become one of the first UK coastal harbours to extend sale of the fuel to leisure and commercial boat owners –
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Maritime Fuels: Will Corn Sail on the Love Boat or the Titanic?
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Governors' Biofuels Coalition) ... The NCGA (National Corn Growers Association) report identified three key areas to increase demand for corn—E15, marine fuels, and biobased products. We have all heard the promise of Sustainable Aviation Fuels
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Alternative Fuels: Are EVs the Undisputed King?
by Jakub Kvasnicka (CGTN) The continuing turmoil in the Middle East has once again showed motorists how vulnerable petrol and diesel prices remain to global events. With the end of the conflict between Iran and the US remaining elusive as the two sides
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Is Cost Delaying the Take-off of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)?
(Nova Pangea Technologies) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offers the opportunity to reduce our dependence on imported fossil fuels, with the price volatility and the economic impact that brings, while at the same time reducing carbon emissions from air travel. Unlike conventional
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
New 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
Rhenus and Shipzero Launch Strategic Partnership to Scale Book and Claim across Air, Ocean and Road Transport
(Rhenus Logistics) • Partnership opens new avenue for Rhenus to offer customers audit-ready Book and Claim solutions for reducing the climate impact of transport emissions shipzero platform provides coverage across the Rhenus Group's air, ocean and road operations Cooperation aims to support
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
MAHLE Accelerates Electrification of Road Transport Sector
(MAHLE) ... Range extender electric trucks combine the sustainability of electric drive systems with the flexibility and range of the internal combustion engine; ... In addition to battery-electric trucks and hybrids, renewable fuels are also making a contribution to the defossilization of
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
The Role of Corporate Travel Programs in Growing the SAF Market
by Elizabeth Rolfes (American Express Global Business Travel/SAF Magazine) ... According to the International Air Transport Association, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could contribute 65% of the emissions reduction needed for aviation to reach net zero by 2050, with fleet renewal and
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel: The Hidden Winner in Electric Vehicle Economics
by Alexei Beltyukov (Universal Fuel Technologies/SAF Magazine) ... More than 98% of U.S. gasoline sold at gas stations contains ethanol, and U.S. gasoline consumption is declining even as miles driven increase. This creates direct pressure on the 14 billion gallons of
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Sustainable Peaks and Valleys (for SAF)
by Caitlin Scheresky (SAF Magazine) ... A few strong contenders explain the quieter conversation, with political, financial and legal risk topping the list. In the United States, much has to do with the current administration's lack of focus. Nevertheless, there are
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Phased Fuel Transitions for Decarbonizing the Asia–Europe Green Shipping Corridor
(Nature Sustainability) International shipping stands at a pivotal juncture in its decarbonization efforts, yet a comprehensive assessment of viable fuel transition pathways remains scarce. Here we develop a dynamic life cycle assessment framework integrated with system dynamics to evaluate 13 alternative
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Unlocking 45Z: Why Your Tax Credit Depends on a Farmer’s Record
by Jayce Hafner (FarmRaise) ... I quickly learned that farms have two layers of value: the land itself and how we work it. Today, this “how” underpins the Clean Fuel Production Credit (Section 45Z), and farmer practice documentation will unlock this game-changing
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Global SAF Initiatives Create New Opportunities for Ethanol
by Frank Zaworski (CZApp) ... SAF and SMF initiatives are gaining momentum globally. Canada and Brazil both advanced policies to support sustainable aviation fuel, while new projects and research highlighted the growing role of feedstocks such as corn, sugar and agricultural
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Argentina Weighs Higher Ethanol, Biodiesel Mandates as SAF Gains Traction
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) (Argentine) Senate reviews bills boosting blend levels; Ethanol output hits 1.35 billion liters; Biodiesel exports drop to 2007 lows Argentina is considering its most significant biofuels policy overhaul in years, with lawmakers debating legislation that would increase ethanol
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
US EPA to Extend Renewable Fuel Standard Compliance Deadline for Refiners
by Jarrett Renshaw and Siddharth Cavale (Reuters) EPA says it will announce extension in upcoming formal action; Agency aims to decide all pending small-refiner waiver requests by end of August; Small refiners sought waivers arguing it was too costly to comply with RFS The
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Report on Growing Ethanol Demand
(AgNewsWire) While there has been a lot of focus this summer on getting year-round E15 through Congress, ethanol demand has been quietly growing as a result of the conflict in the Middle East and a new women’s softball league has been
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
VMC Proposes P200-Million Bioethanol Plant Expansion
(Negros Now Daily) Victorias Milling Company is proposing to expand its bioethanol plant facility to increase production capacity to roughly 65,520 metric tons of bioethanol per year, from the current 49,140MT. The proposed expansion, with indicative project cost of P200 million, “is
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
In Bid to Cut Prices, EPA Issues Waiver Ending ‘Summer’ Gasoline Early
(Inside EPA) As the Trump administration seeks ways to reduce high fuel prices, EPA is ending the summer gasoline season early, issuing a waiver to states that allows sale of more-polluting “winter” fuel starting Sept. 1, rather than Sept. 15, while
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Warning over Ethanol Glut when Biofuel Subsidies End
by Somhatai Mosika (Bangkok Post) The Thai Tapioca Planter Association and the Northeastern Sugarcane Farmers Institute warn that the upcoming expiration of biofuel price subsidies on Sept 24 could result in an ethanol glut in the market. READ MORE
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Guatemala Will Begin Selling Regular Gasoline with an Ethanol Blend on August 22.
by Jessica Gramajo(infobae (Google translation)) The measure will incorporate 10% ethanol into the most consumed fuel, following a ministerial agreement published on August 5, and will seek to reduce costs, expand biofuels and update a long-delayed policy. Guatemala will begin selling regular gasoline
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Emerges as a Marine Fuel with Big Name Backing
(WinGD) As shipowners place their first investments in ethanol-fuelled ships, engine technology is well prepared for growing uptake of the biofuel, writes Andrea Lazzaro, Head of Business Development at WinGD. When one of the world’s biggest dry bulk charterers backs a new
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Intermediate Oilseed Crop Alliance Launches to Champion Emerging Intermediate Crop Industry
(Intermediate Oilseed Crop Alliance/Biomass Magazine) The Intermediate Oilseed Crop Alliance on Aug. 17 announced its formal incorporation as a new 501(c)(6) trade association dedicated to advancing the commercialization of intermediate oilseed crops including camelina, carinata, and domesticated pennycress. IOCA will serve as
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Markets Report: Advanced Biofuels
by Andrew Snook (Canadian Biomass) ... To learn more about the current state and future of Canada’s biofuels, Canadian Biomass reached out to leaders in the wood pellet, biogas and advanced biofuels sectors to discuss what lies ahead. This article covers
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Considering Corn for Maritime, Aviation Fuels and Biobased Products
by Rebecca Schweitzer-Benner (Lancaster Farming) In the face of low corn prices and high input costs, the National Corn Growers Association is exploring alternative uses for the crop. With specific focus on sustainable aviation fuel and biobased products and biomanufacturing, the association answered
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Used Cooking Oil as a Feedstock for Renewable Diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Buddy Klovstad*(Grand Natural Inc for Advanced Biofuels USA) The fastest-growing corner of the low-carbon fuel economy runs, in part, on a feedstock that a decade ago most people paid to throw away: the used cooking oil pulled out of commercial
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Airlines Face Potential Biofuel Mandates under New Government Plan
by Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer (Geelong Advertiser) Labor has flagged possible biofuel mandates for airlines amid global fuel supply chain turmoil, but warns doing nothing carries its own serious risks. Labor is mulling biofuel mandates for airlines as part of a suite of possible
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Integrating Green Hydrogen in Refineries - The Next Frontier in Sustainable Refining: Vipul Kumar Maheshwari, Executive Director (R&D), HPCL
by Vipul Kumar Maheshwari (HPCL/Indian Chemical News) Indian refineries collectively consume an estimated 2-3 MTPA of hydrogen, primarily generated through fossil-fuel-based routes ... Since refineries already possess hydrogen generation, handling, storage, compression, purification, and distribution infrastructure, they offer one of the fastest pathways
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Presses EU to Revise Soy Biofuel Rules after Parliament Veto
by Sofia Sanchez Manzanaro (Euractiv) Brazil is pushing Brussels to rethink its planned crackdown on soy-based biofuels, arguing that EU rules overstate the crop’s link to land-use change. In a rare move, the European Parliament last month voted in favour of blocking a European
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Back to School and the Dog Days of Summer
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) ... While much attention in recent years has been focused on emerging electric buses, an important story is often overlooked: the newest generation of diesel school buses already operating on American roads is dramatically cleaner,
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
What's Behind the Bio-Bunkering Price Rebound?
(ResourceWise) After retreating in June, bio-bunker prices moved sharply higher in July as stronger feedstock values, rising biodiesel prices, and renewed geopolitical uncertainty combined to push costs upward across key marine fuel markets. The rebound highlights the interconnected nature of today's renewable
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Record Low Rhine Water Levels Are Disrupting Europe's Biofuel Market
(ResourceWise) For decades, the Rhine has quietly served as one of Europe's most important trade corridors. Stretching from the Swiss Alps to the North Sea, the river connects the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) refining hub with industrial centers across Germany, France, and Switzerland. Every
August 18, 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
Flex-Fuel Motorcycles in India: Complete List of Bikes on Sale
(Neha/AutoX) Ethanol-powered mobility is expanding in India, and these flex-fuel motorcycles are leading the way across different segments. -- Flex-fuel motorcycles are designed to run on petrol as well as ethanol-blended fuels, including E20 and E85, depending on the model. Ethanol burns
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Thune Says Year-Round Higher Ethanol Blend Will Require Compromising with Small Oil Refiners
by Joshua Haiar (South Dakota Searchlight) The year-round sale of higher ethanol-blended gasoline, called E15, does not have enough votes in the U.S. Senate unless it comes with compromises for small oil refineries, said Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota. ... Without a
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Mapping the Adoption Process for New Drop-in Fuels
(Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) To support decarbonization, the maritime industry is increasingly assessing low-emissions drop-in fuels, which can be blended with conventional fuels and used in existing engines. These fuels offer a practical option to reduce emissions across
August 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Aviation’s Ticket to Decarbonisation -- How Business Can Help Sustainable Aviation Fuel Take Flight
by Will Symons, Nicola Louise Weir, and Matthew Walden (Deloitte) Aviation travel is a major single source of scope 3 emissions in most public and private sector organisations contributing to as much as a third of an organisation’s overall emissions. Sustainable aviation
August 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Federal Government Releases Sustainable Aviation Fuel Blueprint
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer) The document reaffirms an earlier target of 10 per cent SAF use by 2030, which could create a massive new market for canola -- It’s estimated that if canola-based sustainable aviation fuel rceived a 50 per cent
August 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Signs SAF Mandate, Adopts World's First Policy-Based Book-and-Claim System
by Gabriela Brumatti, Vinicius Damazio, Monique Murer, and Ana Paula Candil (S&P Global) ProBioQAV establishes SAF certification, book-and-claim mechanism; ANP, Anac given 240 days to issue implementing regulations; Government also establishes regulatory framework for CCUS Brazil signed a decree on Aug. 12 regulating its
August 13, 2026 Read Full Article
China Powers Green Fuel Sector as It Expands Production Capabilities
y Zheng Xin (China Daily) China has already made phased progress in cultivating its green fuel sector, marked by steadily expanding production capabilities, according to the China Green Fuel Development Report 2026, the country's first comprehensive industry panorama report recently released
August 13, 2026 Read Full Article
BioLNG: Turning Decarbonisation Ambition into Operational Reality
(Peninsula 360) Why Bio-LNGWhy Bio-LNG is emerging as a key fuel pathway in the maritime energy transition. is emerging as a key fuel pathway in the maritime energy transition. As the maritime industry accelerates its decarbonisation journey, operators face a growing challenge: reducing
August 13, 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
Biofuel Mandates Give Extra Boost to US Jet Output
by Blake Del Papa, Matthew Cope and Anjali Shenoy (Argus Media) The boom in US jet fuel output driven by disruptions from the US-Iran war is getting extra help by the economics associated with biofuel blending in road fuels. US refiners have
August 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Secretary Naig Announces More than $2 Million for 38 E15 and Biodiesel Infrastructure Projects
(Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network) Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Board has approved more than $2 million in cost-share grants for 38 E15 and biodiesel infrastructure projects across Iowa. The grants,
August 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Here are the Right Reasons to Buy Carbon Removal Credits
by Donna Lee and Bodie Cabiyo (Trellis) There is no intrinsic quality difference between removal-based credits versus reduction credits. Key Takeaways: We need to scale both carbon removal capacity and reduce emissions dramatically, and buying credits can help achieve each goal. Today, reducing
August 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Gevo Scraps Clean Jet Fuel, Carbon Capture Project in South Dakota
by Siri Hedreen (S&P Global) Gevo Inc. has canceled plans to build a multibillion-dollar clean jet fuel plant in Lake Preston, South Dakota, after struggling to line up CO2 transportation and storage infrastructure for the facility. The alternative fuels company is formally
August 10, 2026 Read Full Article
KLM Celebrates Start of the Netherlands’ First SAF Plant with SkyNRG
(KLM) Today, KLM, together with SkyNRG and invited guests, marks the start of construction of the first facility in the Netherlands fully dedicated to the production of SAF, alternative aviation fuel. This milestone officially kicks off construction of the plant, developed
August 10, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to the 45Z Policy Cliff
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Although the OBBBA extended the 45Z clean fuel production credit to 2029, a critical tenor mismatch survives because SAF project debt requires 10-to-15-year horizons. The immediate economic blow is the SAF rate cut to $1.00 per
August 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Having a Field Day with Switchgrass
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) In his 2006 State of the Union address, President George W. Bush suggested that converting switchgrass and other non-corn feedstock into fuel ethanol could help us end our “addiction to oil” and “make our
August 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Exclusive: Svitzer Picks Swan Defence and Heavy Industries to Build Four Biofuel powered TRAnsverse tugs
by P Manoj (Economic Times Infra) Co-developed by Canadian naval architects Robert Allan Ltd and Svitzer, the patented TRAnsverse 3200 design is engineered for complex harbour towage and escort operations and is up to 15% more fuel efficient than conventional tug designs, directly
August 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Building an India–Europe Biofuels Corridor
by Basile Marin, Leo Marin, Retd. Lt-Colonel Anjan Mukhoadhyay, Retd. Wing-Commander Ramesh Bhoominathan (Diplomatist) The closure of the Strait of Hormuz in 2026 underscored a reality that had long been apparent: energy security is no longer simply about oil and gas. As Europe
August 07, 2026 Read Full Article
$3B bet: Mubadala-Backed Firm Works on Jet Fuel from Tropical Fruit
(Daily Sabah) Backed by Emirati Mubadala Capital, a Brazil-based venture is working on what could be one of the new and rare examples of fruits providing power for commercial aircraft. In Brazil’s Minas Gerais state north of Sao Paulo, more than 200
August 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Morningstar: Global Biofuel Demand Surges Amid Energy Security Concerns
(Oil & Gas Journal) ... Global biofuel consumption is projected to grow 30% this year, with upside potential extending through 2030, according to Morningstar DBRS. That growth is being fueled by a combination of higher oil costs, geopolitical shocks, and new blending
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
A Siting Method Built for Nigeria’s Maize Belt Could Sharpen the Case for Prairie Straw-to-Energy
by Adedolapo Akinde (Canadian Biomass) Research from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte highlights the potential of agricultural residues, particularly wheat and canola straw, in Canada's Prairie provinces for biomass energy production. The study introduces a cost-productivity suitability index that could
August 06, 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
Low Nitrogen, High Reward: Understanding the 45Z Opportunity
by John Duff (Farm Progress Kansas Farmer) Sorghum Focus: Conservation production practices could finally pay off with 45Z opportunities. But proceed with caution. -- At first glance, the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit should reward the production practices many sorghum farmers
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
AIDA Expands Biofuel Use, Plans 540 Shore Power Connections
by Holly Payne (SeaTrade Cruise News) AIDA Cruises has expanded biofuel usage to 8,500 tonnes, increased shore power connections and received 150 innovation submissions for maritime decarbonisation projects. AIDA Cruises supplied more than 8,500 tonnes of ISCC EU-certified bio LNG to AIDAnova
August 05, 2026 Read Full Article
ADM Raises 2026 Profit Outlook as Biofuels Demand Surges
by Erin Ailworth (Farm Progress/Bloomberg) Crop trader's Q2 earnings beat expectations as company expands oilseed capacity. China soybean purchases and ethanol exports remain robust drivers. -- Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. raised its 2026 profit outlook for a second time, as the crop trader increasingly looks
August 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Argus Launches SAF Emissions Reduction Indexes and Economics Calculator
(Argus Media) Enables airline market participants to compare SAF economics against voluntary and compliance carbon markets obligations -- Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has launched sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) emissions reduction indexes (ERIs), enabling aviation market participants to
August 05, 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
Commitment, Collaboration, Community: Chief Ethanol in Hastings, Nebraska
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) At 42 years old, Chief Ethanol in Hastings, Nebraska, is the oldest dry-mill ethanol plant in the state and one of the longest-running plants in the entire U.S. With that kind of longevity, the facility
August 05, 2026 Read Full Article
BYD Debuts First Brazilian-Made Plug-in Hybrid Flex Car as Sales Surge
by Luciana Novaes Magalhaes (Reuters) Chinese automaker BYD is launching its first Brazilian-made plug-in hybrid flex-fuel car on Tuesday after a two-year investment of 100 million reais ($19.6 million), the company's top executive in the country told Reuters. The Song Pro Super-Hibrido
August 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Bunker Fuel and Ethanol Prices in H1 2026
(Climate Ethanol Alliance) Comparing marine-fuel prices matters because fuel is a major voyage cost and climate rules increasingly link the cost of shipping to the greenhouse-gas intensity of the energy used. Comparing prices in USD/GJ rather than USD/t puts fuels with
August 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Global Hydrogen Analysis In Partnership with HydrogenCalc
(OPIS) Global hydrogen market intelligence that equips businesses with the insight to understand today’s markets, assess hydrogen’s role in the energy transition, and identify the trends shaping future energy opportunity. What is global hydrogen market intelligence? It is a data- and insight-driven
August 04, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Allows New Exemptions from Biofuel Mandate
by Marc Heller (E&E News) EPA granted one full exemption and two partial exemptions in its latest decision on petitions from small refineries. -- EPA announced mixed decisions Monday on six petitions by refineries seeking to temporarily sidestep biofuel-blending mandates, a topic
August 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Blend Rate Shatters Record, as Cost Advantage Soars During Iran War
by Scott Richman (Renewable Fuels Association) The average ethanol content of gasoline sold in the U.S. surged to a record 11.29% in May, as petroleum prices hit their highest monthly averages of the Iran war, according to data released Friday by
August 04, 2026 Read Full Article
World's 1st Ever Ethanol Based EV Charging Station Launched In India
by Mohul Ghosh (Trak.IN) Telangana Unveils A New Green Energy Innovation -- Telangana has become home to what is being described as the world’s first ethanol-based EV charging technology, marking a significant step towards cleaner and more sustainable electric mobility. Union Minister
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
The Great E20 Myth: How Pseudoscience Is Fuelling Misinformation against Bharat’s Ethanol Revolution
Krishnakumar Kaimal (Organizer) ... Viral videos circulating across social media claim to expose a “scam” by pouring water into E20 petrol, shaking the bottle and then triumphantly displaying two distinct layers. The accompanying claim is dramatic: “Look! Ethanol has separated from
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Atlas Air Worldwide Releases 2025 Sustainability Report
(Tailwinds/Atlas Air Worldwide) Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (“Atlas” or the “Company”), the leading global provider of outsourced aviation logistics, today released its 2025 Sustainability Report. Atlas’ seventh Sustainability Report, Caring for the World We Carry, highlights the Company’s continued progress in
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Purdue Biofuels Consortium to Bring Biodiesel and Ethanol Blends to Diesel Engines
by Jared Pike (Purdue University) Most agricultural tractors use petroleum-based diesel fuel — even though a significant amount of the corn they are harvesting goes toward making ethanol. Could tractors start using ethanol as fuel? That’s the project being tackled by
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Study Finds Alberta Has ‘Exceptional Potential’ for Rare Natural Hydrogen
(Alberta Energy Center) Geology, existing infrastructure and a skilled workforce give the province an edge -- As global interest in naturally occurring hydrogen grows, researchers at InnoTech Alberta say the province has “exceptional potential” to lead production of the rare, nearly zero-emission
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Mexico Moves Closer to Boosting US Ethanol Imports for Its Fuel Market
(Bnamericas) Mexico is moving closer to opening its fuel market to increased imports of US ethanol, after a high-level meeting between the two governments in Mexico City. "We will keep strengthening cooperation between both nations to boost demand for agricultural products and
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Nebraska Project Aims to Turn Corn Ethanol Into Sustainable Plastic
by Maddie Weber (KBEAR Rural Radio) Nebraska Project Aims to Turn Corn Ethanol Into Sustainable Plastic -- A proposed manufacturing facility in southeast Nebraska aims to create a new market for corn by transforming ethanol into one of the world’s most widely
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
The Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit (45Z), Part 3: Reviewing the Potential Value
Zhangliang Chen, Kaiyu Guan and Jonathan Coppess (University of Illinois/farmdoc daily) Continuing the review of the Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, this article explores the potential economic benefit that could be created for Midwest corn and soybean producers implementing approved practices. Previously,
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
T&T Positioned as Caribbean’s Green Fuel Anchor
(Trinidad & Tobago Guardian) Trinidad and Tobago is emerging as the Caribbean’s anchor for green fuel bunkering, according to a landmark regional study unveiled at the 24th Caribbean Shipping Executives’ Conference (CSEC) in Willemstad, Curaçao. The study, commissioned by the Caribbean Shipping
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to 45Z Tax Equity Structuring
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) While 45Z transferability offers new direct-sale routes, the credit still faces steep market discounts due to complex carbon-intensity diligence, evolving feedstock rules, and recapture risks. A transferable credit is fundamentally not cash, creating a monetization lag
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Europe's Biofuels Market Enters a New Growth Phase
(ResourceWise) Europe's biofuels market entered 2026 expecting stronger demand. Six months later, those expectations have largely been confirmed. Across the continent, consumption of renewable diesel (HVO) and biodiesel is accelerating under RED III, compliance obligations are increasing, and producers are operating in
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Is Sustainable Aviation Fuel Really as Expensive as Headlines Suggest?
(ResourceWise) ... For aviation leaders, investors, and fuel suppliers, separating short-term market noise from long-term economics has never been more important. And the difference may paint an altogether different picture of what SAF costs really look like. Headlines Often Reflect Market Extremes One
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
The New Global SAF-Scape
by Stephanie Larson (U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Recently, the International Civil Aviation Organization—a specialized United Nations agency and key global entity within the aviation space—celebrated ICAO Aviation Climate Week in Montreal, Canada. The event featured international aviation policymakers,
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Finding Hidden Capacity for Year-Round E15
by Natae Shreeves (Novaspect/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... The keynote speaker, Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy, emphasized expanding demand opportunities through year-round E15, exports and new markets like aviation, maritime and heavy equipment fuels. She pointed to progress on policy
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Advanced Biofuels USA Recommends a Maryland Interagency Biofuels and Clean Fuel Standard Working Group
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Building on the work of the Maryland Biofuels Task Force, created to help the state meet the goals of the Climate Solutions Now Act (CSNA) of 2022, which requires a 60% reduction in greenhouse gas
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
US SAF Exemption from EU Biodiesel Import Duties Sought
(MLex) Diamond Green Diesel and Valero Energy are seeking an exemption for US sustainable aviation fuel -- known as SAF HEFA -- from EU anti-dumping and countervailing duties on biodiesel. The European Commission opened parallel partial interim reviews in notices
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Ferrari Goes Beyond Electric: New Models And Biofuels Coming
by Massimo Grassi; Translated by Brian Potter (Motor1) Two new Ferraris will arrive by the end of 2026, and biocarburants have already been tested in Maranello -- ... CEO Benedetto Vigna said that two more new Ferrari models will arrive by the end of
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
TEI Releases New Analysis on Mid-Level Ethanol Blends
(NACS/convenience.org) The research outlines opportunities and challenges associated with ethanol blending beyond E15. -- The Transportation Energy Institute (TEI) today released a new whitepaper, Mid-Level Ethanol Blends: Opportunities and Constraints in the Move Beyond E-15, providing a comprehensive overview of the opportunities
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Fuel for Thought: Key Players Say New Rules Back Local Refineries to Produce Lower Carbon Fuels
(Cleanaway) Viva Energy and Cleanaway have welcomed the Australian Government’s latest reform to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme (NGERs) which will recognise low carbon liquid fuels, including renewable diesel, LPG and kerosene made via co-processing at local refineries. Under the
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Marine Fuel Arbitrage
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Divergent boundaries across EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, and IMO regimes create lucrative but temporary fuel-choice and routing arbitrage opportunities. Because these regulatory seams have a half-life, operators cannot assume the spread is permanent. To survive regime
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Use of Broken Rice for Ethanol Production Is Not Impacting Inflation: Govt
(IANS/Hans India) In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Food Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya said that after maintaining buffer stocks and providing for requirements under the NFSA, the government sells only excess rice from
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Biogenic CO2 Supply Agreements
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Fermentation off-gas from existing ethanol plants offers the cheapest, highest-purity biogenic CO2 for e-SAF production, yet it is widely treated as waste. Securing this vital feedstock requires resolving carbon title and strictly assigning each ton to
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Penn State Researchers Evaluating Biomass-to-Gasoline Startup in Northern Pa.
by Jeff Mulhollem (Pennsylvania State University) Scientists in the College of Agricultural Sciences collaborating with Woodland Biomass Innovations to be sure the startup company is embarking on an ecologically sustainable operation Researchers in the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences are
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Targeting Sustainable Aviation Fuel at a Handful of Major Airports Could Deliver Outsized Climate and Health Benefits, New CATF Analysis Finds
A new report from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) finds that directing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to a small number of high-impact airports, rather than spreading it across the aviation network, could significantly increase the fuel’s climate and public health
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Busan Port to Become a Hub for Zero-Carbon Fuel Beyond LNG... Eco-Friendly Integrated Energy Terminal Included
by Kim Yongu (Asia Business Daily) ... Plans to expand the port's current fuel supply system, which has so far focused on liquefied natural gas (LNG), to include zero-carbon fuels such as ammonia and hydrogen, have now been incorporated into the
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Rotterdam Alternative Fuel Sales Rise 28%
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In the Netherlands, alternative fuel sales at the Port of Rotterdam rose 28% in the first half of 2026, led by strong growth in bio-LNG, even as total bunker volumes fell 25.1%. Rotterdam also completed its first
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
California Refinery Closures Spur Fuel Plan Debate
by Denise Cathey (Argus Media) California officials face mounting pressure to maintain fuel reliability as planned refinery closures tighten supplies and increase reliance on imports, even as the state pursues its climate and transportation electrification goals. The California Air Resources Board (CARB)
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Notice of Public Hearing to Consider Proposed Amendments to the California Reformulated Gasoline Regulations for E15 --- September 24, 2026 --- Sacramento, CA and ONLINE
(California Air Resources Board) The California Air Resources Board (CARB or Board) will conduct a public hearing at the date and time noted below to consider approving for adoption Proposed Amendments to the California Reformulated Gasoline Regulations (CaRFG regulations) that
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
A Pathway to Support the Expected Demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
by William Strauss and Laurenz Schmidt (FutureMetrics/Canadian Biomass) For companies developing gasification plus Fischer-Tropsch systems using torrefied pellets, the long-term outlook is favourable FutureMetrics has released a white paper discussing the growing demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and introducing a new
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Regulatory Silence on 2028 Biofuel Targets Risks Future Market Instability
by Evelyn Olson (OPIS Insight) The Trump Administration’s Unified Agenda, released on July 3, conspicuously omits the 2028 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volume requirements (Set 3) from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2026 rulemaking agenda. The Unified Agenda is the government’s
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Applauds Progress on E15 Approval in California Public Comment DEADLINE September 14, 2026
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, applauded the California Air Resources Board (CARB) today for proposing regulations required to fully implement the state legislature’s approval of E15, a fuel made with 15% American ethanol that can be
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Commission Approves €103 Million Dutch State Aid Scheme to Accelerate Greening of Maritime Fleet
(European Commission Daily News 27/07/2026 scroll down) The European Commission has approved a €103 million State aid scheme by the Netherlands to accelerate the greening of the Dutch maritime fleet. The scheme will support the purchase of new clean and
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to ATJ and HEFA Cost Parity
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) sustainable aviation fuel can achieve cost parity with HEFA, but only through a specific stacking architecture, not as a general pathway property. To cross the cost threshold, developers must rigorously stack certified low-carbon intensity
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Biogas Outlook Is Bright with Marine Fuel, 45Z, Roeslein Says
by Kim Chipman (Agri-Pulse) Biogas is having a moment, with potentially hundreds of millions of dollars set to be unleashed with finalization of 45Z. An even bigger opportunity though is marine fuel, Roeslein Renewables says. READ MORE Related articles Biogas Market to Reach
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Biofuel Boom: What’s Driving Record Soybean Crush, and Will It Fuel Higher Prices?
by Tyne Morgan (AgWeb) Data shows soybean crush and renewable diesel output are hitting all-time highs, driven by strong domestic biofuel policy, while new U.S. tariffs on Brazilian tallow add fresh demand in the biofuel feedstock market. ... According to Susan Stroud, founder
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
US EPA Approves Chevron Facility-Specific Fuel Pathway for CoverCress Oil under RFS
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Chevron received its facility-specific pathway approval for CoverCress oil in mid-July from the U.S. EPA under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard program. CoverCress, a modified version of field pennycress, is a rotational cash crop that combines
July 28, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to 45Z Monetization
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Transferable 45Z credits reshape bioeconomy monetization, but they are not cash. Because they require buyers, complex diligence, and recapture indemnities, 45Z trades at a 5 to 11 percent discount. Defaulting to legacy solar or wind tax-equity
July 28, 2026 Read Full Article
The Tweenager: 19 years of Biofuels Digest
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... (I)t struck me that the bioeconomy has reached much the same age. It has stopped asking childhood questions and begun wrestling with adult ones. I found myself back, in memory, on September 25, 2008, leaning
July 28, 2026 Read Full Article
India Won The Race to E20. But Did It Get The Transition Right? The Next Challenge for India’s Ethanol Revolution Isn’t Producing More Fuel
(Inventiva) India's ethanol blending programme has been hailed as one of the country's biggest energy success stories. It helped cut crude oil imports, boosted farmer incomes and transformed India's fuel economy. But the race to E20 has also exposed deeper questions
July 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Racetrack Used as Laboratory for Next-Generation Biofuels
by Raymond Gregory Tribdino (Manila Times) CLARK FREEPORT — While Iñigo Inton and Red Mendoza were dominating almost all classes and other drivers were battling for podium finishes at the 2026 Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup, engineers were focused on a
July 27, 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
What the UCO Market Reveals about Crude Tall Oil Demand
(ResourceWise) At first glance, crude tall oil (CTO) and used cooking oil (UCO) have very little in common. One is generated during the kraft pulping process as a byproduct of processing pine trees. The other comes from restaurants, food processors, and commercial
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
US Grains Council Promotes Corn Ethanol as SAF Feedstock in Southeast Asia
(ChiniMandi) The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) has stepped up efforts to position U.S. corn ethanol as a key feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), leading a delegation of government officials from Indonesia and Vietnam to the MyAERO Sustainable Aviation
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
From the Field to the Open Sea
(National Corn Growers Association) Maritime fuel could increase corn demand by 3 billion bushels A record corn crop like 2025’s 17 billion bushels – valued at $70.1 billion – is something to be proud of. But it also raises an important question:
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Forget E20, This Carmaker Has Been E25-Ready Since January 2026
by Saumya Shubham Jha (Auto Today) Mercedes-Benz India has revealed that every petrol-powered car sold since January 2026 is E25-compatible, putting the luxury carmaker ahead of India's evolving ethanol roadmap and future fuel regulations. As India continues to debate the future of
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Federal Prosecutors Move to Block Ethanol Blend Increase in Gasoline
by Oliver Griffin (Reuters) Brazil's Federal Prosecution Service (MPF) has launched a lawsuit against the federal government to suspend an increase to the mix of ethanol blended in gasoline to 32% — from 30% currently — known more widely as E32. Early
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
UK Export Finance Backs Sustainable Fuel to Drive Growth and Cut Emissions
(UK Export Finance and The Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds MP) UKEF announces measures at the Farnborough International Airshow this week to drive growth and decarbonisation across the aerospace sector. More UK-based sustainable aviation fuel production could be considered for UKEF financing
July 24, 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
Two Countries Control 80% of the World’s Ethanol. Can India Break the Monopoly?
by Kriti Barua (Jagran Josh) The United States and Brazil dominate the global ethanol market, controlling 80% of production. While India faces domestic feedstock and pricing challenges due to this monopoly, it aims to break the monopoly by investing in advanced, non-food
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
The Rise and Fall of the Amazon Soy Moratorium
by Lisa Rausch, Tiago N. P. Reis, Cristiane Mazzetti, Marcos Barrozo, Marin Skidmore, and Holly K. Gibbs (Science) The Amazon Soy Moratorium (ASM) is a voluntary multisectoral zero-deforestation pact, in which soy traders agreed to not source or finance soy on Amazon
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
From Cogeneration to Liquefied Biomethane: How Ukrainian Farmers Are Building Their Own Energy Independence and Entering EU Markets
(UABIO) On June 19, at the “Parkovy” Exhibition and Convention Center, as part of the major international agricultural event Agro Ukraine Week, speakers from UABIO also participated in the specialized “Bioenergy Conference” event held as part of Agro Energy Day. This separate
July 23, 2026 Read Full Article
India’s Ethanol Policy Emerges as a Global Biofuel Model: GEMA
(Chemical Industry Digest) India’s rapid progress in ethanol blending is emerging as a global benchmark for countries seeking to enhance energy security through renewable fuels. According to the Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association (GEMA), India’s policy-driven approach to ethanol production and blending
July 23, 2026 Read Full Article
ACT News Talks Tech: Volvo’s Mehdi Ferhan on Diesel, Electric and Hydrogen Powertrains
(ACT News) • Volvo’s new EPA 2027-compliant engine combines lower emissions with improvements in power and fuel efficiency. Diesel remains an important part of Volvo’s strategy, particularly as fleets continue to focus on affordability, uptime, and total cost of ownership. Battery-electric, hydrogen combustion,
July 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Year-Round Ethanol Push Collides with Senate’s Crowded Calendar
by Rachel Schilke, Elizabeth Elkin and Rachel Umansky-Castro (Bloomberg Government) A bill to expand sales of higher ethanol-blended gasoline got a legislative boost this spring, but disagreements between the House and Senate, as well as a crowded calendar, may slow its progress. Allowing year-round sales
July 23, 2026 Read Full Article
The Langhua Shipbuilding Project Is Expected to Commence Production in September
(Yangzhong City Media Convergence Center (Google translation)) Recently, Jiangsu Langhua Marine Equipment Co., Ltd.'s marine oil-to-ammonia engine series production and manufacturing project has entered the exterior wall decoration and equipment commissioning stage, and is expected to be officially put into production
July 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Repsol and Maersk Complete the First Bioethanol Bunkering Operation in the Port of Barcelona
(Port of Barcelona) The operation was carried out under commercial conditions following a loading and unloading operation on a Maersk container vessel, demonstrating the readiness of the infrastructure, logistics, and operational capabilities required to support this type of fuel supply. The bunker
July 23, 2026 Read Full Article
The Hidden Networks Behind Brazil’s Energy Market
by Carl Williams (International Business Times) How methanol connects traders, criminal networks, and Russian commodities in Brazil. -- ... Yet it is an essential input in Brazil's biodiesel industry, where every litre of biodiesel requires methanol during the production process. Brazil produces virtually
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Gain Momentum as Shipping Sector Accelerates Low‑Carbon Transition
(Biofuels International) The global shipping industry is entering a decisive phase in its shift toward low‑carbon fuels, with biofuels emerging as one of the most practical and immediately deployable solutions. At the Biofuels in Shipping seminar in Istanbul, Arkas Bunker and DB
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
CME Group Launches Sorghum Basis Futures to Meet Global Feed, Export and Biofuel Demand
(CME Group) CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced plans to launch Sorghum basis futures. Trading is expected to start on August 24, 2026, pending regulatory review. Sorghum is a versatile commodity uniquely positioned to meet global demand from the
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to 45Z Compliance LCA
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Section 45Z allows producers to claim site-specific, actual carbon intensity (CI) values for higher credits, but this demands extensive data collection and verification. These substantiation costs create a fixed overhead that disproportionately burdens smaller projects, often
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Delta Expands SAF Access through Multi-Airport Collaboration with Shell Aviation
(Delta Air Lines) Delta plans to scale its use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) across multiple U.S. hubs and priority cities with a five-year agreement with Shell Aviation set through 2030. The collaboration goes beyond conventional jet fuel supply and helps
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
H4 Marseille Fos Secures Power Supply for One of Europe's Largest e-SAF Projects
(Hy2gen) H4 Marseille Fos, a joint-venture between Hy2gen, a global leader in renewable hydrogen and its derivates, and French developer H2V, and EDF today signed a strategic partnership agreement that secures the vast majority of the power supply for the first
July 21, 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
Portugal Seeks Brazilian Investment in Biofuels, SAF Production
by Marlla Sabino (Valor International) Portuguese government aims to attract Brazilian companies to build plants supplying renewable fuels to European market -- Portugal is seeking closer cooperation with Brazil in the production of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to attract Brazilian
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
India Exports More Ethanol to Africa to Manage Surplus
by Nikhil Sharma (Argus Media) Indian ethanol producers are targeting alternative markets including domestic and African industrial buyers to draw down surplus stock after national oil companies bought less than expected for gasoline blending. India's ethanol surplus has worsened because private distillers increased
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Invites Private Firms to Build Ethanol Plants for E20 Push
(Antara) The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is opening opportunities for private companies interested in building ethanol plants following the mandatory target of blending 20 percent bioethanol into gasoline (E20) by 2028. "So, private companies are allowed, and we strongly encourage
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Can Ethanol Be Used for Cooking? Government Plans New Alternative to LPG
by Meera (LatestLY) The Centre is preparing a policy framework to introduce ethanol as a cooking fuel alongside LPG. The proposal aims to utilise India's growing ethanol surplus and reduce LPG import dependence. Ethanol would require specially designed stoves and is
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
GEODIS Renews Certification of Mass Balance Mechanism
(GEODIS) GEODIS’s Mass Balance mechanism has been recertified by DEKRA CERTIFICATION following a comprehensive audit. This certification confirms the reliability and traceability of the mechanism, which enables customers to receive an allocation of CO2 emission reductions based on a certified carbon
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
BIC's New Study Makes the Case for Demand-Side Measures to Unlock Europe's Bio-based Products Market
(Biobased Industries Consortium) Together with its members, the Bio-based Industries Consortium released a study showing that Europe's bio-based products sector is held back not by a lack of technology or ambition, but by the absence of a regulatory framework that stimulates
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Axens Launches France’s First Industrial-Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Unit Based on Advanced Bioethanol Using Jetanol™ Technology
(Axens) The industrial mid-sized company is reinforcing its position as a leading player in Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and entering a new phase aimed at supporting France’s energy sovereignty and reindustrialization. Axens announces the launch of the ERA project (Ethanol to Refuel
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Guangzhou Port Authority Held a Hydrogen-Powered Ship Promotion Event to Empower High-Quality Development of Green Port and Shipping.
by Zhu Yan and Shang Haitao (Guangzhou Port Authority (Google Translation)) On the morning of July 10, the Guangzhou Port Authority held a special seminar on hydrogen-powered ships at the port center. Industry experts from Guangdong Yuntao Hydrogen Energy Technology Co., Ltd. were
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
New Paper Highlights Book & Claim as a Pathway to Scale Green Shipping Fuels
(Safety4Sea) Scaling up low-emission fuel production will require long-term, reliable offtake agreements, but shipping’s current demand for alternative fuels remains fragmented, Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping highlights. While the sector has significant purchasing power, individual routes often lack enough
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
China Launches Methanol Fuel Shipping Supply Chain Innovation Alliance
(Safety4Sea) Led by the China Waterborne Transport Research Institute and China Transport News, a total of 20 organisations across the shipping, port, energy, equipment manufacturing and industry association sectors have jointly established the Methanol-Fuel Shipping Supply Chain Innovation Alliance. The alliance was
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Extending the EU ETS to All International Flights Departing Europe Could Raise $10bn a Year, Finds ICCT Study
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir) With the European Commission’s reveal of its long-awaited review of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) just days away, lobbying by climate and industry groups for and against an extension of the scheme to include carbon emissions
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
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