(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,
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Back TO HOMEYear-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
Taiwan, South Korea Push Alcohol-to-Jet as Asia Next SAF Pathway
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Taiwan, South Korea push alcohol-to-jet SAF tech; Taiwan's SAF demand to reach 182,000 mt by 2030; Asia-Pacific ATJ capacity to hit 4 mil mt by 2030 Alcohol-to-jet technology is gaining commercial traction in Taiwan and South
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
India Says No Plan Now to Raise Ethanol Mix in Gasoline from 20%
by Nidhi Verma (Reuters) India has no plans to raise the ethanol content in gasoline beyond the current 20%, junior oil minister Suresh Gopi said on Monday, amid fears of further increases and criticism that the blend reduces efficiency and
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Record Canola Acres Reflect Growing Biofuel Demand
(Red River Farm Network) North Dakota’s canola industry continues to expand, with USDA estimating farmers planted a record 2.35 million acres this year. “We’re really seeing a geographic expansion of canola in the state,” said Barry Coleman, executive director, Northern Canola
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Price Outlook: Leveling Off
by Jade Patterson (BloombergNEF) Prices of sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, are rising as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts global fuel markets. Higher oil-product prices are increasing demand for biofuels, particularly for road transport, as governments seek to
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Repsol, Toyota, BMW and Bosch Launch a Pilot Project with Vehicles Powered by 100% Renewable Gasoline
(Repsol) • Repsol, Toyota Motor Europe, BMW Group and Bosch are launching a pilot project in Spain to demonstrate, under real-world conditions, how current vehicles can run exclusively on 100% renewable gasoline. The six-month initiative will feature Toyota and BMW vehicles powered
July 18, 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
China Focuses on Building Voluntary Demand for SAF over Issuing Mandates
by By Mia Pei and Oceana Zhou (S&P Global) China leads Asia-Pacific SAF output; Civil Aviation Authority develops sustainability certification scheme -- China has prioritized building sustainable aviation fuel ecosystems and fostering voluntary demand over issuing demand-side policies such as mandates, said Eason Chen,
July 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Hawai'i Gov. Green Signs Legislation to Modernize Our Transportation System
(Office of Hawai'i Governor Josh Green) – Governor Josh Green today (July 14, 2026) signed SB 2999, Act 258 and HB 2021, Act 259 into law. The signing of these bills strengthens the administration’s efforts to build a clean energy economy
July 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Temporarily Raises Mandatory Ethanol Blend in Gasoline to 32% from 30%
(Reuters) Brazil's National Energy Policy Council, the CNPE, on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) approved temporarily raising the mandatory ethanol blend in gasoline to 32% from 30%, the Ministry of Mines and Energy said in a statement. The move, which will last 180
July 15, 2026 Read Full Article
NZers Drive Their Cars So Long They’ll Need Transition Fuels, Warns Biofuels Leader
by Jonathan Milne (Newsroom) Seadra Energy senior vice president Noor Begum says electric vehicles will carry most of the burden, but challenging transport modes will need drop-in biofuels for decades But the leader of a project at the decommissioned Marsden Point oil
July 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Takes off at Brisbane Airport
(Australian Renewable Energy Agency) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is set to start flowing at Brisbane Airport, with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) marking a key milestone in building Australia’s low emission aviation industry. Through ARENA funding, Viva Energy Australia has recently
July 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Glander International Bunkering Strengthens Well-to-Wake Bunker Management during Volatile Year in Shipping
(Glander International Bunkering) ...There was a fundamental shift in market conditions, with geopolitical tensions, Red Sea risks and US tariffs. This was later compounded by the conflict in the Middle East conflict, which led to severe restrictions in the Strait
July 14, 2026 Read Full Article
CoBank: Sorghum Use in Ethanol Production Doubles
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange on July 8 released a new quarterly report that discusses the current status of E15 legislation. The report also highlights the ethanol industry’s increased use of grain sorghum feedstock. ... While Midwest lawmakers continue
July 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol off the Table in Brazil-US Tariff Talks
by Maria Lígia Barros and Denise Cathey (Argus Media) A lowering of Brazilian tariffs against ethanol is off the table in current US-Brazil trade negotiations, Brazil trade minister Marcio Elias Rosa said ahead of a 15 July deadline for a new
July 14, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to E9’s Green Hydrogen
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) E9 Hydrogen solves the dual challenges of renewable energy curtailment and expensive green hydrogen production. Utilizing proprietary Co-Axial Membraneless technology, E9’s system is purpose-built for intermittent, behind-the-meter operation. By prioritizing robust durability for frequent start-stop cycles
July 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuel Captures One-Third of Canadian Canola Acres
by Robert Arnason (Sask Today) The importance of biofuel to canola, and what that means for the crop, is pulling companies into the public policy arena. ... In Canada, there’s a lesser known but similar fact in the canola business — more than
July 13, 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
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
Why Feedstock Markets Are Becoming Central to Bio-Bunkering Strategy
(ResourceWise) Marine biofuels are often discussed at the fuel level with options including B24, B30, B100, UCOME, FAME, HVO, Bio-LNG, and Bio-methanol. But as the marine fuels market matures, a more important question may increasingly sit one step upstream: What feedstock is
July 11, 2026 Read Full Article
President Prabowo Subianto Launches First Mandatory B50 Biodiesel in World
(Indonesia Office of Assistant to Deputy Cabinet Secretary for State Documents & Translation) President Prabowo Subianto Thursday (07/09) officially launched B50 Biodiesel at the event adopting theme “Concrete Steps Toward National Energy Self-Reliance and Resilience,” at the KM 57 Rest Area in
July 10, 2026 Read Full Article
This New Rs 1.24 Lakh Bike Can Run on Up to 85% Ethanol
(Auto Today/India Today) The Yamaha FZ Blue Flex is powered by the familiar 149cc engine but is engineered to run on ethanol blends ranging from E20 to E85, marking Yamaha's latest step towards sustainable mobility. India Yamaha Motor has launched the FZ
July 10, 2026 Read Full Article
From the Editor: Promising News Regarding Grain-Based Ethanol
by Arvin Donley (World Grain) When the United States ramped up corn-based ethanol production in the early part of this century, a food vs. fuel debate ensued with many proclaiming that increased grain-based biofuels output would threaten global food security. It
July 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Greenfield Global Expands Industry’s Most Extensive High-Purity Alcohol Supply Network Through Strategic Long-term Agreement with Show Me Ethanol
(Greenfield Global) Agreement increases supply of US-produced, USP/FCC/ACS-certified high-purity alcohol available to customers across the Midwest, Southwest, and West Coast. Greenfield Global, North America’s leading producer and supplier of high-purity alcohol, today announced an exclusive long-term agreement with Show Me Ethanol (SME),
July 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Record US Biofuel Mandates Spark Unlikely European Import Surge
by Cole Martin and Elizabeth Elkin (Bloomberg) • An “America-first” fuel policy is triggering an influx of biofuel imports from Europe, with more than 13 million gallons of biodiesel arriving in the US since the beginning of May. The US finalized record-high
July 10, 2026 Read Full Article
PressCane Takes Ethanol from Factory Floor to Malawian Kitchens
(United Nations Development Programme Malawi) PressCane has a combined annual production capacity of 27 million litres of fuel ethanol, pharmaceutical-grade ethanol and hydrous ethanol. -- In Malawi’s clean energy transition, the cooking fire remains one of the most urgent frontlines. Across many
July 10, 2026 Read Full Article
VAROPreem Acquires the World’s Largest Raw Tall Oil Bio-refinery, Strengthening Europe's Renewable Fuels Supply Chain
(VAROPreem/CISION) VAROPreem today announces that it has completed the acquisition of a 100% interest in Sunpine, the world's largest Raw Tall Oil bio-refinery, producing a high-quality renewable feedstock used to manufacture advanced biofuels including Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and Sustainable Aviation
July 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Pertamina and Boeing Explore Opportunities to Develop Indonesia's SAF Ecosystem
by I Jalaludin S, DWN (Kompas.com) PT Pertamina (Persero) and Boeing [NYSE: BA] signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the development of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) ecosystem in Indonesia. The MoU is part of efforts to support the
July 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Brian Westlake and the Great Quibbler: Why Avantium, Itaconix, Michelin and Axens Are on the March
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... “Jim, when three independent companies arrive at the same answer without consulting the same consultant, pay attention.” ... “Avantium?” “They’ve taken releaf® PEF out of the laboratory and into the wardrobe. Casa da Malha knitted the fabric.
July 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Building Latin America's SAF Market
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) South America is gradually emerging as one of the world's most promising regions for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development. Abundant biomass resources, expanding renewable electricity generation, and the growing engagement of national oil
July 10, 2026 Read Full Article
RI to Build Methanol Industries to Support B50 Biodiesel Program
(Antara) Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia announced that the government will build a methanol industry in East Java and East Kalimantan to meet the demand for B50 biodiesel. "The need for methanol for B50 is around 2.5 million tons
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Taaleri and HitecVision Accelerate Fintoil’s Growth to Capture Surging Demand for Advanced Biofuels
(Taaleri) Taaleri and HitecVision accelerate Fintoil’s growth to capture surging demand for advanced biofuels -- Fintoil is launching its next phase of growth, with the ambition to develop into a leading European biorefinery company. To support the strategy implementation, Norwegian energy-focused private
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
FGV Expands Biodiesel B100 Pilot to Plantation Operations
(FGV Holdings) FGV to trial its palm oil-based B100 biodiesel in field operations, generating operational insights to support future industry adoption. FGV Holdings Berhad (FGV) today (July 7, 2026) launched the next phase of its B100 Biodiesel (B100) pilot programme, expanding the
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Korea Shipping Association Obtains 'ISCC-EU' Certification for Distribution of Eco-friendly Ship Fuel
(Korea Shipping Association (Google Translation)) Establishing a low-carbon ship fuel supply chain -- On July 2, the Korea Quality Foundation held the ISCC-EU Trader certification award ceremony. The Korea Shipping Association (KSA, Chairman Lee Chae-ik ) announced that it has finally obtained the
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
FuelEU Maritime in Practice: Progress, Challenges and Opportunity
(Peninsula) As regulations evolve, new commercial pathways are emerging. -- As the first FuelEU Maritime compliance cycle gets underway, the industry is entering a new phase of both complexity and opportunity. At Peninsula, recent developments highlight how regulatory change is not only reshaping
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Ohio Governor Signs Carbon Capture Bill into Law to Expand Market Opportunities for Ohio Corn
by Erin Anderson (Brownfield Ag News) Luke Crumley with Ohio Corn and Wheat says the legislation recently signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine could help expand market access for Ohio-grown corn. “Many of our ethanol plants can take advantage of this
July 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Vietnam Explores Sustainable Aviation Fuel Development at International Conference in Hanoi
(Global Centre for Green Fuels/PR Newswire) Ministry of Construction and Global Centre for Green Fuels convenes policymakers, aviation regulators, airlines, fuel suppliers and technology providers to discuss SAF policy frameworks, market development and investment opportunities. Policymakers, aviation regulators, airlines, fuel suppliers, technology
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
2026 Market Brief
(The State of Sustainable Fleets) Powertrain Diversification Defines Fleet Resilience Through Uncertainty -- The 2026 Market Brief arrives as commercial and public fleets navigate what many consider the most complex operating environment in history. A prolonged freight recession, federal policy reversals
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
From Paddock to Plane: GrainCorp Outlines Pathway for Australia’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Future
(GrainCorp) GrainCorp has today (July 6, 2026) released a new white paper highlighting Australia’s readiness to build a domestic Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) industry, as the Federal Government prepares to consult on a demand-side measure to stimulate investment in refining capacity. Titled
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
How Energy Security Concerns Are Driving Biofuels Boom
by Anuradha Raghu, Elizabeth Elkin, Rakesh Sharma and Eko Listiyorini (Bloomberg/MSN) Demand for biofuels has been growing in many parts of the world. Governments, particularly those in countries with big farming sectors, have viewed crop-based fuels as a way to support
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
'No Such Offer Made': Centre Debunks Claims Bhutan Rejected India's E20 Petrol
(Times of India) The ministry of petroleum and natural gas (MoPNG) on Sunday dismissed reports claiming that Bhutan had refused to import India’s E20 petrol, stating that no such offer had ever been made by the country’s oil marketing companies (OMCs). Calling the claims
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Libanan Tells DOE: 5% Coconut Biodiesel Blend Recommendation Is Urgent
by y Ellson Quismorio (Manila Bulletin) A ranking congressman is prodding the Department of Energy (DOE) to quickly act on Department of Agriculture's (DA) endorsement of the immediate adoption of a five percent (B5) coconut biodiesel blend. According to House Minority Leader and
July 07, 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
UK Ministers Shift Sustainable Aviation Fuel Stance Following US Lobbying Tour
(Streamline) UK policymakers adjust Sustainable Aviation Fuel mandates following pressure from American agribusiness, balancing net-zero goals against supply realities. -- A recent diplomatic expedition to the United States has catalyzed a significant recalibration of the United Kingdom's environmental policy regarding advanced biofuels
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
India's Sugar Industry Likely to Exit Exports and Exist for Ethanol
by Quratulain Rehbar (Nikkei Asia) Biofuel push, climate stress drastically reshape world's former 2nd-largest sugar exporter READ MORE Related articles India likely won't export sugar for years as El Nino, ethanol squeeze supply (Reuters) Pak sugar in India? Millers hopeful despite trade ban as Delhi
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
CSIR–NIIST, Hyderabad Startup Partner for Fruit Ethanol Production
(Press Trust of India/Siasat Daily) The initiative offers a sustainable solution for utilising surplus, unsold and processing-grade fruits that often remain underutilised or are lost due to their perishable nature. CSIR-NIIST on Thursday, July 2, said it has signed a Memorandum of
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Is a New Biofuel Opportunity Emerging on the High Seas?
by Cassidy Walter (Successful Farming) • Oceangoing vessels over 5,000 gross tons make up 85% of global shipping CO2 emissions, according to the International Maritime Organization. The Renewable Fuels Association estimates capturing 5% of the fuel market for ships that size would
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Seoul Biofuels, SAF Conference Supports Ethanol Demand Growth In South Korea
(U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council) The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC), in cooperation with U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA’s FAS) and the Korea Biofuels Forum, hosted the 2026 Seoul Biofuels & Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Conference in
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Webinar: Q3 Biofuels Outlook: Iran War Implications
(ResourceWise) Get an expert market analysis on critical biofuels and feedstocks topics in the wake of the Iran War. What We Covered Supply-Demand Disruptions An analysis of how the Iran War is impacting supply and demand across global energy. Security of Supply Where and how biofuel
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
China's HVO Exports Overtake Biodiesel for the First Time
(ResourceWise) China reached an important milestone in May that could signal a broader shift in global biofuel trade. For the first time on record, the country exported more hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) than biodiesel (FAME) in a single month. While biodiesel remains
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Zhejiang's Blue Whale Bioenergy Obtains China SAF Export Quota
by Ryan Wong and Daisy Xu (S&P Global) Blue Whale gains China SAF export approval; Company receives 305,000 mt annual quota; China now has six authorized SAF exporters Zhejiang's Blue Whale Bioenergy has successfully been placed on a SAF export whitelist by the Chinese
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Fuel for Thought: LPG Report
(Lloyd's Register) In this key report in our “Fuel for thought” alternative fuels series we evaluate Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). -- We will explore the current state of LPG as a fuel for shipping. LPG is already a widely available fossil fuel
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
CSSC 711 Research Institute's Methanol-Powered Vessel Sets Sail for Europe!
(711 Research Institute of China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) (Google Translation)) Signing agreement for the world's first methanol dual-fuel cement carrier power system. -- Recently, the 711 Research Institute of China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) and Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard officially signed a
July 04, 2026 Read Full Article
IRH Global Trading and AD Ports Group Sign MoU to Advance Bunkering and Alternative Marine Fuels at Khalifa Port
(International Resources Holding) The MoU outlines potential collaboration across a range of areas, including the provision of bunkering services to vessels calling at Khalifa Port, the development of alternative fuel solutions such as Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), biofuels, and methanol, and
July 04, 2026 Read Full Article
NCGA Releases Demand Strategy for U.S. Corn’s Next 250 Years
(National Corn Growers Association) The National Corn Growers Association today released a new report outlining a strategy to secure new demand for American corn. As farmers face a projected fourth consecutive year of losses in 2026, NCGA is setting a course
July 04, 2026 Read Full Article
USMCA: Bilateral or Trilateral Trade -- Agriculture Seeks Certainty as US Pursues Separate Talks With Canada and Mexico
by Jake Zajkowski (DTN Progressive Farmer) U.S. officials from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative are expected to meet virtually with their counterparts from Mexico and Canada this week to launch the agreement's review process. "The Trump administration is expected
July 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Middle East Crisis Exposes Vulnerabilities in Global Hydrogen Supply Chains as Low-Emissions Alternatives Struggle to Ramp up
(International Energy Agency) Global markets for fertilisers, chemicals and refined products are facing significant disruption, highlighting the importance of diversified supply chains for hydrogen-based products -- The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted global production and trade in hydrogen-based products, exposing
July 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Can Clean Cooking Developers Convince Credit Buyers the Carbon Maths Add up?
by Ben Payton A 2024 study found cookstove projects over-estimated carbon benefits by 1,000%; Bangladesh project cut emissions reduction claims from 84% to 39% under new rules; Fears that conservative standards now exclude viable projects with real benefits; In Kenya, KOKO's 'D' rating made
July 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Deutsche Bank Invests in Sustainable Aviation Fuel with Lufthansa Group
(Lufthansa Group) Lufthansa Group and Deutsche Bank expand their sustainability collaboration; Deutsche Bank invests in the deployment of approximately 1,600 metric tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with Lufthansa Group; Estimated emissions reduction of approximately 5,500 metric tonnes of CO₂ compared to conventional
July 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia's 50% Biodiesel Blending Rate Takes Effect
by Bernadette Christina (Reuters) Indonesia's new 50% biodiesel blending mandate took effect on Wednesday (July 1, 2026), requiring a fuel blend of half palm-based diesel and conventional diesel known as B50, even as stakeholders await a revised biodiesel allocation from the
July 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Duties on Biodiesel Imports from Indonesia to Remain in Place
(U.K. Trade Remedies Authority) The UK Government has accepted the Trade Remedies Authority’s recommendation to keep current duties on biodiesel from Indonesia. -- The Secretary of State for Business and Trade has accepted the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA)’s recommendation to maintain current duties
July 03, 2026 Read Full Article
E10 Biofuel Gets off to a Promising Start after One Month of Nationwide Rollout
(VNA/Vietnam Plus) Petrolimex supplied nearly 500,000 cubic metres of E10 biofuel during the first month of implementation, equivalent to its average monthly gasoline sales in the first five months of 2026. After one month of nationwide sales, E10 biofuel has shown encouraging
July 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Why Soil Carbon Markets Hinge On A Measurement Few Can Agree On
by Dara-Abasi Ita (Forbes) ... On June 24, Groundwork BioAg, an Israeli bio-agriculture company, announced the first verified carbon credits issued under Verra's VM0042 standard on American farmland: 19,568 units, third-party verified by SCS Global Services, with buyers already signed. The issuance
July 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Open Letter: E20 Ethanol Blends Are Needed to Enable EU Transport Decarbonisation
(ePURE) ePURE is among the signatories of an open letter calling on the European Commission to revise the Fuel Quality Directive to increase the current ethanol volume cap from 10% to 20% and raise the oxygen mass limit from 3.7% to
July 01, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Marine Biofuel Delivery
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) While marine biofuel demand is scaling rapidly, actual deployment is bottlenecked by last-mile delivery logistics rather than fuel availability. Mature hubs like Singapore and Rotterdam possess the necessary certified bunker barges, segregated tankage, and ISO-compliant blend
July 01, 2026 Read Full Article
New Poll: Americans Strongly Support RFS, Want Energy Independence
(Renewable Fuels Association) With Independence Day approaching and gas prices remaining stubbornly elevated, a new nationwide poll of more than 2,000 registered voters found a strong majority of Americans support the Renewable Fuel Standard and believe renewable fuels—like ethanol—play a key
July 01, 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
What Do Tylenol, Tequila and Technology Have in Common?
by Dani Charles (Veriflux/Biobased Diesel Daily) If you utilize one of these properly, then you shouldn’t need the other two. -- Before this year’s Fastmarkets Biofuels and Feedstocks Americas 2026 conference in Chicago, Illinois, in early May, we ran a pre-event
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Grease4Profit
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Green Energy Biofuel’s Grease4Profit campaign recovers valuable biofuel feedstock and generates revenue for environmental-service providers. Green Energy Biofuel LLC has a message for environmental companies that provide services for restaurants, food manufacturers and other producers of
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Farms and Fuels Alliance Calls on Government to Deliver on Clean Fuel Commitment for Canadian Ethanol This Summer
(Farms and Fuels Alliance/Business Wire) Canadian farmers and ethanol producers call on the Government to deliver on its Clean Fuel commitment and restore a level playing field for Canadian ethanol. -- Canada's Farms and Fuels Alliance (FFA) today (June 29, 2026) called
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Updated Chart of the Week: The Renewable Fuel Standard’s Cost to Consumers
(Energy Policy Research Foundation (EPRINC)) ... Under EPA’s final renewable volume obligations for compliance years 2026 and 2027, the agency elected to reallocate 70% of previously exempt volumes—above the range advocated by petroleum interests and below the level sought by
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Cold-Chain Biomanufacturing Resilience
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The biomanufacturing industry faces severe, unpriced risks due to single-source dependencies in the cold-chain logistics of critical biological inputs like fermentation media, enzymes, and live cultures. With four major suppliers controlling over half the market, disruptions
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Jefferson’s Fields, Adams’s Markets: The Farm Bill Debate at America 250 (Parts 1, 2 and 3 of “Action by the US Government”)
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... (Former US president Thomas) Jefferson believed that the nation’s strength would arise from its land, its farmers, its capacity for self-sufficiency, and the vast possibilities of continental expansion. (Former US president John) Adams believed
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Optimizing Renewable Diesel Production with Advanced Pretreatment
(Imerys/Biobased Diesel Daily) ... Feedstock variability, however, is a hindrance to optimal throughput. As feedstock blends evolve to meet new regulations and economic realities, producers must manage a wide spectrum of inconsistent contaminant profiles. These fluctuating inputs can contain unpredictable levels
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Positions Itself as a Global Hub for Debate and Solutions on Food, Energy, and Sustainability
(Interamerican Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture) The forum addressed strategic issues such as food security, international trade, biofuels, the Bioceanic Route, the Mercosur-European Union agreement, livestock and soybean production, and the restoration of degraded areas. With the participation of public officials, academics,
June 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Philippines Pushes for Higher Coco-Biodiesel Blend to Strengthen Energy Security and Support Coconut Farmers
by Juan Pedro Tomas (Biofuels Digest) In India, BioEnergy Times reported that the Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) is pushing for an immediate increase in the country’s coco-biodiesel blending requirement from 3% to 5% as part of efforts to strengthen energy security
June 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Mississaugas of the Credit Business Corporation and HOPA Ports Partner to Restart Hamilton Biodiesel Facility
(Hopa Ports/Business Insider/Globe Newswire) HOPA Ports and the Mississaugas of the Credit Business Corporation (“MCBC”), the entity representing the business development interests of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (“MCFN”), have partnered to save a critical biodiesel production facility in
June 27, 2026 Read Full Article
The Ethanol Bridge, Part 3: Why Brazil Escaped Pain at the Pump This Spring
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Brazilian motorists possessed a structural advantage denied to most Americans: total, seamless choice. Step up to thousands of retail stations across Brazil, and you will see a mature, dual-fuel ecosystem in daily operation. This is not
June 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil on Track for Record 40.7 Billion Liters of Ethanol in 2026/27 Season, Driven by Corn Ethanol
by Paulo Nogueira (Click Oil and Gas) Brazilian ethanol production is expected to reach a new record in the 2026/27 harvest, reaching about 40.7 billion liters, an increase of approximately 8.5% compared to the previous cycle, according to a survey by
June 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Propane Demonstration Shows Mobile EV Charging Pathway for Grid-Constrained Sites
(ACT News) • Suburban Propane supplied renewable propane for a mobile EV charging demonstration with ABB and Kempower. The system used renewable propane-fueled generators to charge battery storage systems, which then powered DC fast chargers. The demonstration showed how portable charging can support
June 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Supply Agreement Points to a Bigger Fleet Transition Challenge
(ACT News) • K2 Pure Solutions and PACC Services have signed a hydrogen supply agreement with ZeroUp Energy. The agreement will support ZeroUp’s mobile hydrogen fueling programs for transit agencies in Northern and Southern California. K2’s hydrogen will come from its Pittsburg, California,
June 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Rewriting the RFS Playbook: The Impact of Final RVOs on Projected Biomass-Based Diesel Feedstock Use for 2026-2027
by Todd Hubbs and Scott Irwin (Oklahoma State University/University of Illinois/farmdoc daily) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the “Set 2” rule at the end of March, establishing Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2026
June 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Carbon Direct Releases Criteria for High-Quality Low Carbon Fuels for Voluntary Market Buyers
(Carbon Direct) Carbon Direct released the Criteria for High-Quality Low Carbon Fuels — a globally applicable, consolidated criteria for high-quality low carbon fuels (LCF) procurement on the voluntary market. The Criteria serve as an expert guide for voluntary market buyers, consolidating
June 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Corn Growers Urge USDA to Fund Research on Corn Grain, Not Just Stover
(National Corn Growers Association) The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), along with 15 state corn organizations, delivered a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to Under Secretary of Research, Education, and Economics Scott Hutchins, encouraging investment in research that supports
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Beyond E20: Repositioning Ethanol as India's Transport Energy Backbone
(KPMG) A strategic perspective on scaling ethanol beyond E20 to strengthen India’s energy security, sustainability, and fuel system resilience -- The report presents a comprehensive perspective on the evolution of India’s ethanol blending programme and its transition into a large-scale, integrated transport
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
KPI OceanConnect Says Shipping Industry Has Largely Failed to Capitalize Falling Biofuel Prices
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In the UK, Ship and Bunker says KPI OceanConnect believes the shipping industry has largely failed to capitalize on increasingly competitive biofuel prices. Rising bunker fuel costs following the Iran conflict have narrowed the price gap
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
The Ethanol Bridge, Part 2: The Molecule Holding Down Fuel Prices
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In simple terms, octane measures a fuel’s resistance to premature combustion—the engine “knock” that threatens performance. It is the vital attribute that allows modern engines to operate at higher compression ratios, unlocking greater power and efficiency. Drivers
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
The Power of Partnership: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Heavy-Duty Operations
(Neste) Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of heavy-duty logistics and material handling operations requires more than a one-size-fits-all approach. Discover how cross-industry collaboration is proving that immediate, scalable GHG emission reductions are not only possible but operationally viable today. In heavy-duty
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Axpo Conducts Its First Bio-LNG Refuelling of MOL Vessel in Barcelona
(Axpo) Axpo’s refuelling of a Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) vessel was its first ship-to-ship bio liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation in the port of Barcelona, it was announced today. MOL’s Lapis Ace vehicle carrier received bio-LNG from Axpo's bunkering vessel
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Petrobras to Build $1.2B BioQAV and Renewable Diesel Facility
(Zacks Equity Research/Yahoo! Finance) Petrobras PBR has taken a significant step toward advancing sustainable energy production by approving a $1.2 billion investment to develop a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the production of renewable jet fuel (bioQAV) and renewable diesel, according to
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Marine Biofuel Bunkering Infrastructure
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Marine biofuel supply is growing rapidly, but last-mile delivery infrastructure is the binding constraint. Key bottlenecks include a severe lack of segregated tankage, specialized bunker barges, and blend-testing facilities at major hubs like Singapore and Fujairah.
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
The Ethanol Bridge, Part 1: The More You Use, The More You Save
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The fuel that contains more ethanol is often the fuel that costs less. According to today’s national AAA averages, regular gasoline sells for $3.97 per gallon. Premium sells for $4.86. E85, meanwhile, averages just $3.06. Think
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Faith No More: Is Farmer-Controlled Data the Future of US Agriculture?
by Chris Bennett (AgWeb) ... “Go anywhere in rural Illinois and find me a single farmer that has real faith in USDA or sincere belief in their crop reports. You won’t meet even one,” says Grundy County producer Sam Halterman.
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
The HEFA Feedstock Crunch Is Coming for SAF -- Is Alcohol-to-Jet the Easy Answer?
Mathias Bøje Madsen (Topsoe/Biobased Diesel Daily) ... To date, HEFA (hydro-processed esters and fatty acids) remains the only commercialized SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) production pathway. It works by converting lipid-based feedstocks such as used cooking oil (UCO) into drop-in jet fuel,
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
CAAP Inks Collab for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Development
by Ma. Cristina Arayata (Philippine News Agency) The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has inked a memorandum of understanding with two partners to accelerate the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). SAF is made up of renewable waste and raw
June 22, 2026 Read Full Article
The New Biofuels Law Is Being Discussed: the Government Defended the Proposed Increases in the Blends of 10% for Biodiesel and 15% for Bioethanol.
by Esteban Fuentes (Clarin (Google Translation)) Daniel González, Secretary of Coordination for Energy and Mining, was present at the plenary session of the Senate's Mining, Energy and Fuels and Budget and Finance committees. The official stated that the project promoted by Senator
June 22, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Ethanol Exports Surge on Trade Deals as Industry Warns against Unraveling USMCA
by Jenny Schlecht (AgWeek) ... The United Kingdom, Lindberg (Luke Lindberg, under secretary of agriculture for trade and foreign agricultural affairs in the U.S. Department of Agriculture) noted, has increased its purchase of ethanol by about 50% following a trade agreement with
June 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Palm Oil Market at USD 77.42 Billion to Reach USD 105.15 Billion by 2032 at 4.47% CAGR - Rapid Growth in Sustainable Oils
(Maximize Market Research/Open PR) ... The market is gaining attention as sustainability requirements, responsible sourcing, labeling rules, import-export controls, and certified sustainable palm oil commitments reshape procurement decisions. MMR notes that consumer awareness of environmental and social issues has pushed companies
June 22, 2026 Read Full Article
The RFS Takes a Bold New Course
By Donnel Rehagen (Clean Fuels Alliance America) EPA’s Final Renewable Fuel Standards for 2026 and 2027 are remarkable. It’s easy to say the agency set volumes at historic levels, of course. But more than that, for the first time EPA prioritized
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Illinois Farmers Turn to Biodiesel Amid Oil Shocks
Naomi Taxay (Aledo Times Record/Medill Illinois News Bureau/Capital News Illinois) At Incobrasa Industries, one of four soybean processing and biodiesel manufacturing companies in Illinois, a construction project is expected to roughly double the company’s production capacity by mid-June. The expansion reflects Illinois’
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Policy Nuggets: A False Choice between Carbon Removals and e-SAF
(SkyNRG) As Europe pushes to make flying more climate-friendly, two major solutions are often discussed: Electro-sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF): A clean fuel made using renewable electricity and captured carbon. Carbon removals: Technologies that pull CO₂ out of the air, like direct air capture
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
The Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit (45Z), Part 2: Carbon Intensity
Zhangliang Chen and Jonathan Coppess (University of Illinois/farmdoc daily) As discussed previously, the Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, or Section 45Z, is a tax credit for biofuel producers, not a direct payment or benefit to farmers (farmdoc daily, May 27, 2026). The
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Cargill Studies Beef Tallow for Brazil Biodiesel as US Tariffs Bite
by Roberto Samora and Fernando Cardoso (Reuters) Cargill is studying the feasibility of using beef tallow to produce biodiesel in Brazil, a trader for the firm said on Tuesday (June 16, 2026), as U.S. tariffs have made exports of the animal
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
How Washington Is Advancing Hydrogen and Renewable Fuels
(Washington State Department of Commerce) Washington is working with state and local governments, utilities, industry, tribes and communities to support cleaner fuels and energy systems. Hydrogen is expected to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution in parts of Washington’s economy
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Video: India Won’t Need US Ethanol Imports, Says AIDA DDG Bharati Balaji
by Mukul Yudhveer Singh (Autocar Professional) AIDA Director General Bharati Balaji says India has sufficient ethanol production capacity to support future blending requirements, while also outlining the industry’s outlook on E25, E30 and flex-fuel vehicles. India is unlikely to require ethanol imports
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Mixed Outlook for Biofuels in the Offshore Vessel Market
by David Foxwell (Riviera) ... For instance, offshore vessels are not covered by the FuelEU maritime regulation, part of the European Commission’s fit for 55 legislative package, that promotes the use of renewable, low-carbon fuels and clean energy technologies for ships.
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Targray Collaboration Expands RNG Supply to Canadian Markets
(Targray) Targray has announced a strategic collaboration with LF Bioenergy, a leading producer of renewable natural gas (RNG), to supply RNG to markets across Canada. The collaboration combines LF Bioenergy’s agricultural RNG production with Targray’s extensive market expertise, customer network, and supply
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
5 Cave-Men Explain Sustainable Marine Fuels (Because Every Energy Transition Eventually Becomes an Argument about Beads)
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Today, the debate is ... about marine fuels, hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, biofuels, batteries, carbon intensity, supply security, infrastructure, and cost. Yet the underlying question remains remarkably unchanged. What sustains? Not merely what is sustainable in theory,
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Open Call for Evidence: SAF Mandate: SAF Supply and Industry Certainty in an Evolving Market DEADLINE July 28, 2026
(U.K. Department for Transport) Seeks industry views on the supply of advanced non-HEFA (including PtL) SAF and the issue of tankering. -- This call for evidence seeks views and evidence from industry on the availability of future non-HEFA SAF supply once the
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Federal Government Task Force Report Names National BDO Zone Scale-Up as Priority Action for Canada’s Forest Sector Transformation
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) Ecostrat Inc. and the BDO Zone Initiative today welcomed the release of the Canadian Forest Sector Transformation Task Force’s Final Report, Canada’s Transformed Forest Sector: Competitive. Resilient. Relevant., which names the national scale-up of BDO Zones
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Powering the Digital Age: Data Centers, AI Growth, and the Role of Backup Power
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) ... Between primary power and backup generation sits a critical layer: battery-based systems, commonly referred to as uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). These systems serve as a bridge in the event of power disruption. Their role is
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
ORLEN Invites Customers to Participate in LNG and BioLNG Market Demand Survey
(ORLEN) ORLEN has launched a market demand survey for small-scale LNG and bioLNG, inviting business partners to share information that will support the planning of future infrastructure and commercial offerings. The Company aims to gather insights into projected volumes, preferred delivery
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
American Airlines and Google Sign Record-Breaking Sustainable Aviation Fuel Agreement
(American Airlines) American Airlines and Google today (June 9, 2026) announced a record-breaking agreement for sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc), representing the largest publicly announced SAFc agreement between an airline and a single corporate customer to date. The new agreement will
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Endowment Launches Funding Opportunity to Assess Closed Wood Products Facilities for Bioenergy Development DEADLINE August 6, 2026
(U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities/Crawford/EIN Presswire) New initiative offers up to $500,000 to test the renewable energy and economic potential of idled industrial sites in forest-dependent regions -- The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities today launched a Request for Proposals
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
USDA Opens Application Period for FY 2027 Trade Promotion Programs DEADLINE August 14, 2026
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The USDA on June 10 announced it is now accepting fiscal year (FY) 2027 funding applications for five trade promotion programs, including those that support efforts to increase exports of ethanol and distillers grains. The specific
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Fueling Agriculture: Biofuels as the Catalyst
(S&P Global Energy) ... Agriculture stands at a crossroads -- Technology and innovation have enabled US farmers and ranchers to supply more food and fuel than ever before—a trend that promises to accelerate as artificial intelligence (AI) powers advances in seed technologies,
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Cargo vs. Passenger SAF Demand
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) While passenger airlines drive headline sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) commitments, their inability to pass premium costs to price-sensitive travelers creates fragile demand. In contrast, cargo carriers like DHL and Amazon Air offer highly bankable offtakes by
June 16, 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
Opinion: SAF’s Biggest Barrier Isn’t Fuel or Policy, It’s Airport Infrastructure
by Matthias Schnellmann (Metafuels/Aviation Week) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is no longer the technical gamble it once was. Production doubled between 2024 and 2025, reaching 1.9 million metric tons (634 million gal.). New pathways are maturing, and regulators have made adoption a legal
June 15, 2026 Read Full Article
India Waives Excise Duty on Petrol with Higher Ethanol
by Nidhi Verma in New Delhi and Mrinmay Dey (Reuters) India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, on Wednesday (June 10, 2026) abolished excise duty on petrol blended with higher levels of ethanol. Petrol containing 22% to 30% ethanol will be
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Fact Check: The R Street Institute Blows It Again
(Renewable Fuels Association) Earlier today (June 12, 2026), the R Street Institute—a self-described “think tank whose work is grounded in liberty and freedom”—published an opinion piece (heavy emphasis on “opinion”) on ethanol policy. It’s a real doozy, chock full of myths
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
KLM, INERATEC, MB Energy and Hamburg Airport Operate Synthetic Kerosene Flight
(Global e-Fuels) KLM Cityhopper operated a flight between Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and Hamburg, Germany, using a 5% synthetic kerosene fuel blend – the first passenger flight in Germany to do so. The e-Sustainable Aviation Fuel (e-SAF) was produced by INERATEC, blended with
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Senate Hearing Addresses E15 Legislation, 45Z Guidance
(Ethanol Producer Magazine) U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins reiterated support for E15 and confirmed that release of USDA feedstock guidance related to the 45Z clean fuel production credit is imminent during a June 10 hearing held by the Senate Agriculture Committee. During
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
From Corn Fields to Cargo Ships, Ethanol Gains Early Traction as Marine Fuel
by Jeslyn Lerh (Reuters) Some major shippers start eyeing ethanol in future fuels mix; Abundant supply, relatively low prices can support adoption; Compatible with existing methanol-capable ship engines Shippers including Maersk and mining giant Vale are turning to ethanol as a marine fuel to
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
New Consortium to Advance e-Fuel Green Corridor between Brazil and Belgium
(Global Maritime Forum) A new consortium facilitated by the Global Maritime Forum and RMI will work to establish a green shipping corridor between the Port of Açu in Brazil and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium. In addition to the port teams
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Delivery of ANTWERPEN Marks the Beginning of a New Fuel Era in the Maritime Industry
(Exmar) With the delivery of the Midsize Gas Carrier ANTWERPEN EXMAR is proud to say that this marks a very important milestone in low-carbon shipping. ANTWERPEN is the world’s first oceangoing vessel capable of transporting ammonia as well as using it
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
E15 Ethanol Fuel Blocked Despite Lack of Scientific Justification
(Legis1) A decades-old regulatory quirk is forcing Congress and the White House into an uncomfortable alliance and a fight with the oil refining industry over whether a corn-derived fuel blend can be sold at gas stations year-round. A Congressional Research Service
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Bayer Hopes to Speed up Biofuel Feedstock Plan Amid Iran War Energy Crunch
by May Angel (Reuters) Bayer (BAYGn.DE), opens new tab is hoping to speed up a plan to facilitate North American production of biofuel feedstocks like camelina in the wake of the Iran war, the drug-making and crop science giant said on Wednesday
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Railroads Prepare for Rising Ethanol Demand as Clean-Fuel Incentives Reshape US Production
by Andrew Joseph (Farms.com) ... Ethanol production plants are evaluating carbon-intensity reductions, feedstock strategies, and logistics changes that will influence how the ethanol fuel moves from the Midwest to coastal and export markets. Ethanol has long been one of the most rail-dependent