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Back TO HOMEPlanes and Ships Could Run on Kelp Someday, but There Are Serious Hurdles
by Zoe Beketova and Ana Georgescu (MIT Graduate Program in Science Writing/Associated Press) Green cells whirl around a red-light chamber, propelled by a blade through bubbling water. These little seaweed cells, called gametophytes, will develop into a strain of fast-growing kelp
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
X-Press Feeders Signs Bio-Methanol Offtake LOI
by Gary Howard (Seatrade Maritime News) Feeder operator to take up to 15,000 tonnes of bio-methanol from PuriFire Energy and explore potential new port-based bio-methanol production facilities. -- X-Press feeders announced the signing of a letter of intent (LOI) with UK-based clean
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Growth Energy: E15 Could Save Consumers More than $150 Million This Summer
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, today (May 6, 2026) released new data showing that fuel retailers sold nearly 2.5 billion gallons of E15 in 2025, underscoring the growing demand for a lower-cost fuel option that could
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Why Biomethane Trading Just Quietly Entered a New Phase
by Leon Stille (OilPrice.com) Updated mass balance rules from International Sustainability and Carbon Certification are tightening how biomethane is traded; Biomethane is becoming central to Europe’s renewable fuels system; The impact is financial as much as regulatory—projects and trading structures must be robust and
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Lucia Cosulich Launching Ceremony
(Fratelli Cosulich) Just two months after the launch of the first vessel in this new series, Lucia Cosulich took to the water on 2 May 2026, marking another step forward in Fratelli Cosulich’s Marine Energy Unit commitment to alternative marine fuels
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Green Methanol Facility to Convert Invasive Kutch Weed into Marine Fuel
(Chemical Industry Digest) A plant long regarded as one of the world’s “top 100 invasive species” could soon power India’s green shipping ambitions. Prosopis juliflora, a hardy shrub that has choked biodiversity across Kutch’s Banni grasslands for decades, is set to
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Novonesis: Strong Demand from Biofuel Sector Contributes to Q1 Sales Growth
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Denmark-based biosolutions company Novonesis on May 5 reported 7% organic sales growth for the first quarter. Sales growth was supported by increased demand from first- and second-generation ethanol producers. Sales to the biodiesel industry also
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Bayer and bp Form Strategic Alliance to Jointly Scale Camelina as Intermediate Crop for Biofuels
(Bayer) Collaboration to commercialize camelina for producing renewable diesel (RD) and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF); bp will bring expertise in fuel and refining, Bayer its expertise in seed technology and extensive farmer customer base; Camelina brings added value as intermediate crop, rotational
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
USMCA Continuation Important to Farmers, Others
by Larry Lee (Brownfield Ag News) Maintaining the USMCA trade deal with minor adjustments was the common message from farmers, processors, and government officials in Green Bay on Wednesday. Brian Kuehl with Farmers for Free Trade tells Brownfield improved access for
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Free: Anti-ethanol Rhetoric and Misinformation Have Reached a Fever Pitch
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association) ... Without a shred of credible evidence or analysis, the anti-E15 crowd suggests that simply allowing retail gas stations to voluntarily offer E15 would somehow lead to “higher gas prices” and restricting SREs to truly
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
PBF Reports Increased Renewable Diesel Production for Q1
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) PBF Energy Inc. on April 30 announced the St. Bernard Renewables facility produced approximately 16,700 barrels pe day of renewable diesel during the first quarter of 2026, up from 10,000 barrels per day during the same
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Neste Reports Strong Renewable Products Margins for Q1
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) Neste Corp.’s renewable products segment experienced a significant increase in earnings during the first quarter of 2026 despite lower production volumes, according to the company’s April 29 earnings release. The increase is attributed to stronger term
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Stranded Molecules: Why US SAF Can't Cross the Atlantic to Fill Europe's Mandate Gap
(SAF Path) The trans-Atlantic SAF trade Europe was counting on isn't price-blocked, ship-blocked, or supply-blocked. It's certification-blocked. -- The trans-Atlantic SAF trade that policy modelers assumed would balance the system, US molecules flowing east into a structurally short EU market, is not
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Why Don’t We Ever Learn?
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Governors' Biofuels Coaltion) ... The public is being led to believe we are “energy independent” and understandably is asking why then do events in the middle east raise our prices. This is part of the
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Ameresco and HASI Announce Formation of Neogenyx Fuels, a Joint Venture to Accelerate Growth of Advanced Biofuels
(Ameresco/Business Wire) Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy infrastructure solutions provider, and HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HASI), a leading investor in sustainable infrastructure assets, today (May 4, 2026) announced their agreement to spin off Ameresco’s biofuels business into
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Global Sustainable Fuel Ambitions
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Molecule Group is rallying support for the COP31 “Belém 4X” pledge to quadruple sustainable fuel use by 2035. A major newsworthy hurdle is the lack of endorsement from key economies, notably the U.S. and China.
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuels Gain Momentum in Trucking
by Seth Clevenger (Transport Topics) Renewable Diesel, Biodiesel, Renewable Natural Gas Offer Sustainability Gains With Minimal Disruption, Industry Leaders Say at ACT Expo -- Renewable fuels are gaining momentum as viable alternatives to diesel in the trucking industry by improving environmental sustainability
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Vance Pushes Year-Round E15 at Des Moines Rally for Nunn
by Isabella Warren (Gray Media Iowa State Capitol Bureau/KCRG) Vice president campaigns for Iowa congressman as Congress prepares to vote on expanded ethanol access -- Vice President JD Vance spoke in Des Moines on Monday (May 4, 2026) supporting Iowa Republican Congressman
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Webinar: Q2 Biofuels Outlook: Iran War Implications --- May 28, 2026 --- ONLINE Recorded Presentation Available
The Iran War is already reshaping global energy markets. But what could it mean for biofuels? Join ResourceWise’s Matthew Stone, VP of Business Development and Low-Carbon Fuels, for a live Q2 2026 Biofuels Market Update exploring the conflict’s implications for
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
EU Ethanol Market Eyes Mercosur Inflows as Quotas Near; E20 Push Adds Upside
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) EU ethanol quotas open May 1 for Mercosur; E20 blend push could boost demand 58% by 2030; Market watches import flows vs. policy shifts European ethanol markets are bracing for the start of Mercosur import flows from May 1,
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Agriculture and Manufacturing Unite Behind National Ethanol and Biodiesel Mandate
(National Farmers Federation/Beef Central) Four major agricultural bodies have joined forces to urge the Australian Government to introduce an immediate national mandate for ethanol and biodiesel to bolster fuel security. The National Farmers Federation (NFF), GrainGrowers, Australian Sugar Manufacturers and Canegrowers say
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Domestic Biofuel Feedstock Opportunities
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The USDA outlines shifting dynamics in the biofuel sector, highlighting the surge in fats, oils, and greases for renewable diesel production over traditional Midwestern biodiesel. A major newsworthy conflict centers on international carbon accounting: CORSIA’s risk
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Fight over Turning Wood to Biofuel Looms for Farm Bill
by Marc Heller (Politico Pro Greenwire) A proposal to boost low-value woody material as a biofuel feedstock failed in the House last week — but it's likely to reemerge in the Senate. -- A long-brewing battle over converting wood to energy is
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
The Sustainable Chemistry Catalyst: When Going up against the Majors, Change the Field, Not Just the Tech
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Because today’s “Davids”—the innovators behind new chemistries—are not competing on a level field. They are being asked to fight Goliath on Goliath’s terms: • inside mature, optimized supply chains • against decades of capital investment and policy
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Global Fuel Crunch Raises the Stakes for US Renewable Diesel Exports
(ResourceWise) Surging feedstock prices have pulled US renewable diesel producer margins down from recent highs. Even so, plants remain far more profitable than they were before March. According to a Prima CarbonZero analyst report, Gulf Coast producers utilizing domestic used cooking oil
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Conversion Kits: What Drivers in France Need to Know
(The Connexion) Conversion kits are available at a leading supermarket from €690 -- An offer by supermarket giant E.Leclerc to install ethanol conversion kits from €690 -around €100 cheaper than most competitors - is likely to attract renewed interest as petrol prices
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Asean’s Biodiesel Push Fuels Palm Oil Rally, but Will SGX-Listed Players Gain?
by Benicia Tan (Business Times) ... A crude oil supply shortfall from the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz has accelerated biodiesel mandates in South-east Asia, driving up crude palm oil (CPO) prices and lifting Singapore Exchange-listed plantation stocks. ... Following the
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Herald Interview: ReFeed Builds Jet Fuel Supply Chain from 'Liquid Gold' Waste Oil
(Korea Herald) Biofuel firm's Vietnam foothold sets stage for sustainable aviation fuel opportunity -- The future of aviation fuel may turn less on how it is produced than on how its raw materials are collected, according to ReFeed CEO Lee Chung-ho. The company
May 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Blog EU Move to Phase Out Soybeans as Biofuel Feedstock by 2030 Threatens $2.2 Billion in US Exports
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) A decision by the European Commission on April 10, 2026, to phase out soybeans as a feedstock for biofuels by 2030 could have broader implications for U.S. agriculture, according to a new report from USDA's
May 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Mexico Would Require 84,000 Barrels of Ethanol per Day if It Approves Its Use at 10%.
by Diana Gante (Expansión (Google Translation)) The demand for gasoline in Mexico is around 842,000 barrels per day, but if 10% ethanol is added, it would be reduced to 758,000 barrels per year. -- The debate over increasing the use of ethanol
May 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Fastmarkets Launches European Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) FOB Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp -- Outright and Premium Prices: Pricing Notice
(Fastmarkets) Fastmarkets is expanding its renewable fuels coverage with the launch of new European HVO price assessments for four different product categories: HVO (Crop), HVO (UCO), HVO (Tallow) and HVO (POME), effective Thursday April 30, 2026. The European Union latest iteration of
May 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Record US Biofuel Targets to Test Biodiesel Industry after Slow Year
by Siddharth Cavale and Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) EPA mandates require 60% biomass-based diesel production increase, risking credit market volatility if unmet; Industry leaders warn supply, feedstock, and capacity challenges may hinder meeting targets; Analysts and EIA forecast potential deficits, with actual output lagging
May 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Companies Sign MoU to Expand Partnership into Green Fuels
(Safety4Sea) Venture Energy Limited and Shanghai Shenji Energy & Environmental Technology Co Ltd announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), upgrading their existing spot trade relationship into a broader, full-spectrum partnership focusing on green fuels. The agreement expands cooperation beyond
April 30, 2026 Read Full Article
How the Hormuz Crisis Is Driving a Biofuels Boom
(Bloomberg/The Straits Times) 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 domestic agriculture, cut transport fossil fuel emissions and
April 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Producers Blame California Fire Marshal for Blocking E15 Sales
(Inside EPA) Ethanol producers are asserting that the Newsom administration and California State Fire Marshal are essentially blocking the sale of 15 percent ethanol blends of gasoline (E15) -- despite last year’s law directing state officials to expedite such sales --
April 30, 2026 Read Full Article
EU to Accelerate Renewable Hydrogen Review
(Global e-Fuels) The EU Commission plans to bring forward the review of renewable hydrogen from July 2028 to the second quarter of 2026. In a 22 April plan called AccelerateEU, the Commission said that “the slower than expected ramp up of the hydrogen market”
April 29, 2026 Read Full Article
BASF and Nutrien Collaborate on Expanding Farmer Access to Low-Carbon Biofuel Markets
(BASF) BASF and Nutrien Ltd. announced today (April 28, 2026) a strategic collaboration designed to make it easier for farmers to participate in low-carbon intensity biofuel programs, including those supported under the Clean Fuel Production Credit (Section 45Z). BASF and Nutrien Ltd.® announced
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Renew Kansas Biofuels Association Applauds Governor Laura Kelly’s Signature on E15 Tax Credit
(Renew Kansas) Renew Kansas Biofuels Association applauds Kansas Governor Laura Kelly’s signature on Senate Bill 82, which among other things, creates income tax credits for the sale of higher ethanol blends of fuels. “We appreciate the bipartisan support from the legislature to advance
April 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Iran War's Boost to Biofuels Lifts US Agriculture Giants' Earnings
by Karl Plume (Reuters) Analysts expect Bunge, ADM to raise 2026 profit guidance after EPA biofuel mandate; Firms benefiting as surge in soybean oil prices cushions blow from higher energy costs; Soy crush margins strong; further expansion limited by high costs, interest rates Soaring
April 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Just Signed Legislation Creating a Tax Credit for #SAF Producers and Feedstock Providers.
by Corey Lavinsky (X) Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear just signed legislation creating a tax credit for #SAF producers and feedstock providers. The credit ranges from $0.50 to $2.50 per gallon and takes effect in 2029. https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/hb869.html READ MORE Related articles House Bill 869 (Kentucky
April 29, 2026 Read Full Article
From Brussels to DC: Will the Industry’s Big Asks Deliver a Sure Ride?
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... In project finance, we like to think in two numbers: cost of capital risk premium But there’s always a third number, rarely acknowledged: the uncertainty premium. That’s the price of the ocean—the storms you didn’t model, the timing
April 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Strategic Revamps Can Offer a Cost-Efficient Fast Track to Renewable Fuel Production
by Ole Frej Alkilde and Lars Jørgensen (Topsoe/Biofuels Digest) Growth in renewable fuels is offering refineries and new entrant producers opportunities with significant potential. Incentivization, mandates and regulations, from the EU’s ReFuelEU Aviation regulations to the US Renewable Fuel Standard developments, are
April 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Global Biofuels Alliance Targets SAF Corridors, Advances Methanol for Marine Sector
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) GBA negotiates SAF corridors for standardization; Methanol emerges as near-term marine fuel solution; 2G ethanol shifts focus from road to SAF feedstock The Global Biofuels Alliance is in active negotiations with the governments across the world to establish a sustainable
April 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Crude Palm Oil Prices to Stay Elevated Amid Biodiesel Push, El Nino Risk
(Xinhua) Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain supported at 4,500 ringgit (1,133 U.S. dollars) per ton in the near term, driven by expanding biodiesel demand, potential El Nino conditions and ongoing geopolitical risks affecting global energy markets, the
April 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Asia’s Next Harvest Is Already Being Decided
by Máximo Torero Cullen (U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization/Business Bhutan) Nine out of ten ships that once passed through the Strait of Hormuz are not going anywhere. The consequences are already shaping Asia’s next harvest and the one after that. The disruption
April 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Power Increase for Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia Engine Supports More Efficient Ammonia‑Fuelled Vessel Designs
(Wärtsilä) Technology group Wärtsilä announces that its 4‑stroke engine solution for ammonia fuel now offers a higher power rating. As part of the company’s ongoing development of ammonia‑fuelled engine solutions, the upgrade to the Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia engine raises output to
April 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Itau BBA Targets 10% Growth in Brazil's Agribusiness as Iran War Increases Costs and Biofuel Demand
(Reuters/World Energy News) Itau BBA's agribusiness manager Pedro Fernandes said that the Iran War will increase fuel and fertilizer prices, while also increasing 'biofuel demand. Fernandes stated that despite the tighter margins, which reduced grain producers' appetite for investment, the portfolio will
April 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Is the Fuel Crisis a Catalyst for Europe’s SAF Supply? Airlines say 2030 e-SAF Targets Will Have to Be Pushed Back
by Helen Massy-Beresford (Aviation Week) Europe’s sustainable aviation fuel industry might be at a turning point. Key environmental legislation for aviation is in the spotlight against the backdrop of the Iran conflict and the related fuel crisis, which could be a
April 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Japan Eyes Airfare Surcharge to Help Fund Sustainable Jet Fuel
( The Jiji Press/The Nation) • Japan's transport ministry plans to create a system that adds a surcharge to airfares to fund the cost of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The surcharge is being considered because SAF is more than twice as expensive as
April 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Government Called on to Develop Biofuel
(National Broadcasting Corporation) A call has been made on the Government to seriously tap into biofuel production. -- Karkar Islander Tony Dibul made the call amid ongoing instability and uncertainty in global fuel prices. He said Papua New Guinea cannot continue to
April 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Leads in Biofuels: 75% Flexible Vehicles
(Noticias Ambientales (Google translation)) Brazil leads the use of alternative fuels, surpassing the European Union, according to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who highlighted Brazil’s progress in renewable energies for transportation. Brazil’s focus on biofuels such as ethanol and biodiesel offers a different option to
April 24, 2026 Read Full Article
The Cost of Advanced Biofuels
(Transport & Environment (T&E)/Clean Technica) New analysis assesses the price of running a car on advanced biofuels versus an electric vehicle. -- The European car industry wants lawmakers to weaken EU car CO2 targets — which are a major driver of more affordable
April 24, 2026 Read Full Article
The Rise of the Urja-daatas: Transforming India’s Farmers into Biofuel Producers
by Vasudha Madhavan (Economic Times Government) India is pivoting from imported LPG to domestic biofuels like CBG to ensure energy sovereignty. This shift empowers farmers, cuts trade deficits, and leverages waste for a net-zero, circular economy. ... The rapid expansion of LPG coverage,
April 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Wilson Sons, Ferroport, and Vast Form Strategic Partnership for Be8’s Pioneering Biofuel Test on a Tugboat at Porto do Açu
(Wilson, Sons) Refueling with Be8 BeVant® has the potential to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 99% compared to marine diesel -- With the goal of decarbonizing company operations, Wilson Sons initiated a pioneering biofuel test on tugboats this Friday (April
April 24, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to SAF Regulatory Changes and Market Dynamics
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ICF reports that Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production is currently outpacing renewable diesel, despite the lack of a domestic mandate. U.S. airlines are securing future supply through long-term offtakes and investments. Significant regulatory shifts include
April 24, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Biofuels Could Play Key Role in Global Maritime Framework
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Ahead of the upcoming meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee next week, the American Biofuels Maritime Initiative (ABMI) is calling on U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to support a central role for American-made biofuels
April 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Rio Tinto Charters Two Methanol-Capable Newcastlemax Bulk Carriers
(Rio Tinto/Marine Link) Rio Tinto has signed a contract with NS United Kaiun Kaisha (NSU) to charter two methanol-capable dual-fuel Newcastlemax bulk carriers for delivery from 2028 onwards. The agreement reflects Rio Tinto’s long-term approach to shaping its freight portfolio by future-proofing
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Unleashing America’s Energy Independence
(Office of U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb./Washington Times) ... Fortunately, America’s heartland is already delivering a winning solution. Ethanol has long proven its value as a reliable, clean and affordable homegrown fuel. Which is why, almost every gallon of gasoline sold in
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
New York Upholds Summer Gas Requirements Despite EPA Waiver
by Mia Gindis (Bloomberg Law) New York State will keep its regular summer gasoline requirements despite a Trump administration waiver allowing more volatile fuel blends to be sold. The Department of Environmental Conservation has confirmed selling or supplying fuel above a
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Industry Pushes for Ambition in Renewable Energy in Transport Post-2030
by Domenico Mininni (European Biodiesel Board/Euractiv) The European Biodiesel Board (EBB), representing the biodiesel (FAME and HVO) and bio-based aviation fuel (HEFA) producers in the EU is pushing for ambitious targets post-2030. Currently, the European Commission is evaluating responses from stakeholders on
April 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels and Oil Insecurity: What the Evidence Suggests about Agriculture Powering Mobility
by Mohammad Abul Azad (World Bank ... Blogs) Biofuels derived from agricultural crops can help reduce exposure to oil shocks, linking energy security with rural production and transport systems. -- Recent military conflict in the Middle East have once again reminded the
April 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Beyond the Pump: Gas Prices Are Shaping Biofuel Demand
(Dakota News Network) Rising and falling gasoline prices are not only affecting what Kansans pay at the pump, but also shaping demand for biofuels and the outlook for key agricultural commodities. As demand for biofuel grows, experts say producers are becoming more
April 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Pearson Fuels Delivers E85 to 500th Location as Gasoline Prices Soar
(Pearson Fuels) Pearson Fuels reached a milestone this week, delivering E85 to its 500th station. “We are excited to achieve number 500 and expand access to E85 across California,” said Doug Vind, managing member of Pearson Fuels. “With some retail gasoline above
April 22, 2026 Read Full Article
California Fuel Policy Shifts Ethanol toward Carbon Markets
(All Ag News) California’s fuel system is not built around higher ethanol blends like E15, but instead around carbon intensity — reshaping how ethanol demand develops in the nation’s largest gasoline market. The state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard, or LCFS, rewards fuels
April 22, 2026 Read Full Article
India Should Move to 100% Ethanol Fuel: Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari Pushes for 0% Petrol
by Neeraj Padmakumar (Times of India/Cartoq) India could be heading towards 100 percent Ethanol-blended petrol (E100) sooner than expected. Speaking at the Indian Federation of Green Energy's Green Transport Conclave, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that the country should aim for 100
April 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Beat to Quarters: Shipping’s Clean Fuel Moment
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... A new report from Energy Vision — The Future of Shipping: Cleaner Fuel Options for the Maritime Sector — lays out just how quickly the system is beginning to reorganize itself, and how much of that transition
April 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Energy Vision Report Finds Strong Case for Adopting Low-Carbon Maritime Shipping Fuels
(NGO Energy Vision/PR Newswire) The case for adopting lower-carbon alternative maritime shipping fuels is strong and getting stronger, according to a report released today by the NGO Energy Vision: The Future of Shipping: Cleaner Fuel Options for the Maritime Sector. Low-carbon alternatives cost
April 22, 2026 Read Full Article
DSV Collaborates with Microsoft, United Airlines and Phillips 66 to Unlock 11 Million Gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(DSV) Enabling largescale access to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), unlocking the supply of up to 11 million gallons or 41.6 million litres of SAF from Phillips 66 and delivering an expected reduction of approximately 100,000 tonnes of lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions
April 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Did You Catch Us at the Brussels SAF Summit?
(Global e-Fuels) The Global e-Fuels team has just returned from a highly insightful Sustainable Aviation Fuels Summit in Brussels, and it’s fair to say the event delivered no shortage of ideas, perspectives, and debate across both SAF and e-SAF. Across two days, the summit
April 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Ahead of the FEW: Policy Shaping Ethanol’s Future Podcast
by Anna Simet (Ethanol Producer Magazine) This EPM podcast features, Erin Krueger, Senior News Editor at BBI International. Hosted by Anna Simet, Ethanol Producer Magazine. Join us at the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo - June 2-4, 2026 in St.
April 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Latest EU Data Show Continued Bias against Biofuels Is Slowing Down Transport Decarbonisation
(ePURE) When it comes to renewable energy sources in transport, multipliers continue to add up only to subtraction, leaving Europe over-reliant on imported fossil fuels -- The EU remains needlessly over-reliant on fossil fuels for transport, thanks in part to policies that
April 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Telkom and PGN Collaborate to Build a Biomethane-Based Green Data Center
(KumparanBisnis) PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk and PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk have officially established a strategic collaboration. This collaboration was marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to integrate digital infrastructure with low-carbon energy supply. This initiative
April 21, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to First of a Kind Project Failure and the FOAK Fragility Index
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation from Digest editor Jim Lane introduced the FOAK Fragility Index (FFI), a structural stress meter for First-Of-A-Kind (FOAK) biorefineries. Newsworthy highlights include the application of the “GTESI” and “Twist” frameworks to measure a project’s
April 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Analysis-Biofuels Back in Vogue as Iran War Triggers Oil Price Surge
by Nigel Hunt and May Angel (Reuters) Asian countries seeking to use more biofuels since onset of war; Biofuels can help ease fuel prices, reduce import dependency; Crude oil up 30% since war started, key biofuel input corn up 5% ... The conflict has
April 21, 2026 Read Full Article
In Germany, Lula Advocates for EU Partnership on Decarbonization
by Luiz Claudio Ferreira (Agencia Brasil) President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Sunday (Apr. 19) advocated a clean energy matrix in partnership with Europe and the protection of jobs amid the advance of artificial intelligence. During a visit to Germany, Lula spoke
April 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels: Indonesia's Strategic Shield against Energy Volatility
(Antara) Indonesia is navigating renewed turbulence in global energy markets as oil prices fluctuate amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty and supply disruptions. With crude oil recently hovering around the US$100-per-barrel level, volatility in global energy markets continues to expose structural vulnerabilities for net
April 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Is Making Biofuels from Canola the Solution to Australia's Future Jet Fuel Shortages?
by Amy Briggs (ABC News) Australia imports all of the 10 billion litres of jet fuel it burns every year. -- Fuel costs are beginning to bite the Australian aviation industry, generating fresh interest in "biofuels" produced from agricultural feedstocks as a
April 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Strengthens Palm Oil Industry through Sustainability Certification
(VNA/Vietnam Plus) ... Indonesia is accelerating the implementation of the Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) certification across its palm oil processing industry, in a move aimed at enhancing sustainability governance and boosting the sector’s global competitiveness. According to the Indonesian Ministry of Industry,
April 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Implications of the Iran War on the Bio-Bunkering Market
(ResourceWise) The bio-bunkering market is entering a new phase: one shaped not just by decarbonization targets and fuel innovation, but by geopolitical disruption. ... According to the report’s (Bio-Bunkering At a Glance: March 2026) March data, bio-bunker prices surged sharply following the Iran
April 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Shared Skies, Shared Seas Commonalities and Competition for Marine Biofuels and SAF
by George Hale (SAF Magazine) The aviation and maritime industries have both set ambitious decarbonization goals for the coming decades, and their growing reliance on fuels derived from biological feedstocks is bringing new overlap—and potential competition—into focus. As aviation works to
April 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Delta Quietly Drops 2030 Sustainable Aviation Fuel Target Amid Industry Uncertainty
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) A major airline is reportedly backing off its pledge to use sustainable aviation fuel for 10 percent of its jet fuel by 2030. According to Bloomberg, Delta Airlines has deleted the goal from its website, while
April 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Rolls-Royce Power Systems Reduces Emissions by Switching to Sustainable Fuel for Engine Tests
(Rolls-Royce) Rolls-Royce operating key mtu engine test benches in Germany using hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) instead of fossil diesel; CO2 emissions reduced by 3,200 tonnes by end 2025; HVO burns cleaner: over 40% less soot, up to 8% fewer nitrogen oxides; mtu engines already power
April 17, 2026 Read Full Article
The Cargo Not Taken: How Licella and Shell Are Unlocking Stranded Feedstocks
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... To prevent catastrophic fires and maintain ecological balance, forests must be actively managed—clearing underbrush, residues, and low-grade woody material. These thinnings are not optional byproducts; they are structural necessities of a healthy system. But they
April 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Expansion of Crop Acreage Is Spurring Biofuels and Cattle in Brazil
by Jake Zajkowski (AgDaily) ... Researchers say this expansion is being driven by policy and land availability, not widespread new deforestation. “This production is not based on the expansion in surface, but in the intensification of land use and increase in the
April 17, 2026 Read Full Article
US Biofuels and Alternative Fuels: Charting the Course for Global Marine Decarbonization
by John May (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Executive Summary: The global maritime industry stands at an inflection point. Responsible for approximately 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions — equivalent to the total annual output of Japan — international shipping faces unprecedented regulatory,
April 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Farmer-Owned Openfield Co-op to Run Trials of Biofuel HGVs
by Ciarán Daly (Co-op News) UK grain co-op Openfield is running trials of a biofuel-powered lorry as it seeks ways to cut its climate emissions. -- One of Britain’s largest agricultural co-operatives with around 4,000 farmer members, Openfield is working with Scania and CNG Fuels
April 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Report Highlights Increased Role of Canola in Biofuel Future
(Plains Producer) A new report has highlighted the key role canola could play as a biofuel in future energy transition and fuel security for Australia. The report, ‘Fuelling the future: How the new biofuel demand wave could reshape Australia’s canola sector’, by
April 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol & Automakers—Time for a New Collaboration
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Governors' Biofuels Coalition) ... (N)ame a federal program or policy that costs taxpayers nothing, costs consumers nothing, provides value and regulatory relief to a heavily regulated business, provides value to the consumer in the
April 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Biomethane in Europe: Why Scaling up Is Harder than It Looks
by Marie Olczak (EconStor/The Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, Oxford) Key takeaways • European biogas and biomethane production has experienced robust growth but remains dependent on policy support. Production increased by 34 per cent between 2015 and 2024, reaching 232 TWh or
April 16, 2026 Read Full Article
New Report Finds LNG Remains Cruise Shipping’s Most Deployable Decarbonisation Option
(Lloyd's Register) LNG remains the most mature and immediately deployable alternative fuel available to the cruise sector as global and regional emissions rules tighten. -- Lloyd’s Register (LR) has published the latest report in its award-winning Fuel for Thought research series, examining the role of liquefied
April 16, 2026 Read Full Article
RFA Resources Offer a Congressional Refresher on Lower-Cost E15
(Renewable Fuels Association) With Congress back in session after a two-week recess and year-round E15 remaining a top priority to help American families cope with soaring fuel prices, the Renewable Fuels Association offers a slate of information to remind lawmakers, ethanol
April 16, 2026 Read Full Article
The Ethanol Law: Sugarcane Honey Producers Ask to Be Taken into Account
(Newsroom Panama) An independent producer highlighted the economic impact that ethanol production would have on his sector and on the generation of direct and indirect jobs. Eliécer Castro, an independent sugarcane honey producer in Los Santos, requests that his group be included in
April 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Mapping the Market: A Data-Driven Look at CCUS Activity in the Ethanol Industry
by Tom Bryan (Carbon Capture Magazine) The latest edition of Ethanol Producer Magazine’s U.S. & Canada Fuel Ethanol Plant Map includes comprehensive data on carbon capture, utilization and sequestration (CCUS)—an umbrella term that encompasses all types of biogenic CO2 capture from
April 15, 2026 Read Full Article
New Study Demonstrates Biodiesel Tax Credit's Benefits for Consumers
(NATSO/PR Newswire) A new independent study commissioned by NATSO, representing America's travel centers and truck stops, SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) finds that the Section '40A' Biodiesel Blenders' Tax Credit (BTC) delivers significantly
April 15, 2026 Read Full Article
2025/26 Ethanol Exports Already Hit One Billion Gallons
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) U.S. ethanol exports for the first half of the current marketing year (MY) 2025/2026 now total more than one billion gallons and are up 13% year over year, which is on track to exceed last year’s record
April 15, 2026 Read Full Article
EU to Stick to SAF Mandates, Resists Industry Calls for Change
by Thomas Washington (S&P Global) Discrepancies between ReFuelEU Aviation and ETS; Refuel EU Aviation up for review, not revision, in 2027; Significant price gaps between jet fuel, SAF The European Commission is doubling down on its current sustainable aviation fuel trajectory under ReFuelEU Aviation,
April 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Metsä Group Unveils Rauma Carbon Capture Plans
(Bioenergy International) In Finland, the forest industry major Metsä Group has announced that it has started a pre-engineering project for the first commercial biogenic carbon dioxide capture plant. As part of the plant’s financing plan, the company has submitted an application
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Engines at the Center of a Recalibrated Future for Cars and Trucks
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum/Motor) Engine technology is evolving to meet shifts in emissions, fuel economy, affordability, and consumer expectations in an automotive environment now more rooted in market realities than ideological policy. After four years of electrification-focused policy, engine technology
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Dung Quat Biofuel Plant Set for Full-Capacity Operations in April
(VNA/VNP/Vietnam Pictoral) The Dung Quat Biofuel Plant is accelerating production and is expected to reach full capacity by mid-April, supplying ethanol for nationwide E10RON95 biofuel blending. -- According to Vietnam Central Biofuels Joint Stock Company (BSR-BF), since resuming operations on January 20,
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
USGBC: Ethanol Industry Stakeholders Attend Procurement Course in North Dakota
(U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) In March, the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council and North Dakota Corn welcomed stakeholders from Ghana, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Mozambique and Nigeria for an ethanol procurement course designed to help importers acquire U.S. ethanol
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
California Bill to Expand Access to Cheaper E-85 Fuel Advances in Legislature
by Charlie Lapastora (CBS Sacramento/MSN) A bill aimed at lowering fuel costs for California drivers is moving forward in the state Legislature. Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom introduced AB 2046, known as Access to Affordable Gas, which would allow drivers to install federally approved E-85 conversion
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Weighs Fast-Tracking Biodiesel Tests as Diesel Prices Spike
by Marcela Ayers (Reuters) Brazil's government is looking at ways to accelerate testing of higher biodiesel blends in diesel, aiming to reach a conclusion this year, the head of a soy crushers association said on Wednesday (April 8, 2026), amid a
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Tracking Marine Biofuel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) PNNL highlights that while marine biofuels are widely available, they lack systematic tracking. A critical “data gap” exists between reported bunker sales and IMO fuel consumption reports, with discrepancies reaching hundreds of kilo-tonnes. While LNG bunkering shows explosive
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Don’t Let the Single Biggest Opportunity for the Ethanol Industry Slip Away
by Zoltán Szabó (Climate Ethanol Alliance/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The global maritime sector is massive. Its annual fuel consumption is roughly three times larger than global ethanol production. But today, virtually no renewable fuels are used in maritime. That could change if the
April 13, 2026 Read Full Article
AIDA Urges Centre to Roll out Ethanol-Based Cooking Nationwide to Cut Reliance on Imported LPG
(ANI/The Tribune) All India Distillers' Association (AIDA) has written to the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, urging it to enable the nationwide rollout of ethanol-based cooking as an alternative to LPG, citing rising surplus production and energy security concerns. In a
April 13, 2026 Read Full Article
KAI Adopts B40 Biodiesel, Prepares for B50 Transition
(Antara) State-owned railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has adopted green energy across all its locomotives and generators using B40 biodiesel and is preparing to transition to B50 to support efficient and sustainable transportation. “All locomotives and generators operated by KAI
April 13, 2026 Read Full Article
XCF Global Provides Update on New Rise Reno Plant Conversion
(XCF Global) • Conversion project remains on schedule, with plant upgrades progressing in line with current development plans. Targeted equipment and catalyst updates underway to support anticipated SAF production and operational stability. Key catalyst deliveries expected in late May and early June 2026, supporting
April 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Increasing Fuel Efficiency Leads to Decreasing Gasoline Consumption
by Alex de Keyserling (U.S. Energy Information Administration) Annual motor gasoline consumption in the United States decreased in 2025 even as vehicle miles traveled (VMT) increased because of increasing fuel efficiency, a trend we forecast will continue in 2026 and 2027. U.S. motor gasoline
April 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Could Buffer Airlines from Energy Spikes
by Robert Silk (Travel Weekly) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) isn't a topic that generates exciting headlines. But one of the many lessons from the oil shock of the Iran war is that SAF matters, and not only because it's critical to decarbonize aviation. It
April 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Expansions, Enhancements
by Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Ethanol Producer Magazine checked in for progress updates on six projects reported upon in recent months that will collectively represent capacity expansion of approximately 200 MMgy over the next couple of years. POET Bioprocessing-Shelbyville POET is
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Reading The Road Ahead
by Keith Loria (Biomass Magazine) As 2026 unfolds, the renewable fuels sector is navigating a complex mix of policy developments, market signals and emerging demand opportunities across the biofuels landscape. With federal incentives, state clean fuel standards and infrastructure challenges continuing
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels as Strategic Energy Asset
by Joe Zaldarriaga (The Philippine Star) The latest escalation of tensions in the Middle East has once again exposed an uncomfortable reality for the Philippines: as a country that imports the vast majority of its oil, we remain highly vulnerable to
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Industry Wants Flexible Rules for Voluntary Biodiesel Blending
by Rafael Walendorff (Globo Rural — Brasília/Valor International) Measure could better serve farmers, mitigate diesel supply shock stemming from Middle East war, Congressman Arnaldo Jardim says -- ... Congressman Arnaldo Jardim, vice-president of the Parliamentary Agricultural Front (FPA), said Tuesday (7) that
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Terpel Signs $2.6 Billion Fuel Supply Agreement with Ecopetrol
(Mobility Plaza) 11‑month contract covers diesel, gasoline and biofuel blends starting in 2026. -- Colombia’s Organización Terpel S.A. has signed a fuel supply agreement with state‑owned energy company Ecopetrol S.A. with an estimated value exceeding $2.6 billion (COP 10.4 trillion), reinforcing
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
EcoCeres and GDS Launch First HVO-Powered Data Center Backup Pilot in China
(EcoCeres) EcoCeres has launched a pilot with GDS Holdings Ltd to use HVO as a low carbon replacement for conventional diesel in data center backup power. EcoCeres Inc., a leading pure-play renewable fuel producer, has launched a pilot with GDS Holdings Ltd
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
GSP Revision: The EU Needs Stronger Safeguards for Sensitive Products such as Bioethanol
(ePURE) European renewable ethanol industry calls for a lower threshold of preferential tariffs for non-EU producers -- European renewable ethanol producers are calling for increased safeguards in the EU’s proposed revision of the Generalised Scheme of Preferences for trade, which grants preferential
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Countries Are Turning against U.S. Fossil Fuels after Iran War
by Evan Halper (Washington Post) As economies in Asia and Europe reel, leaders make plans to replace imported oil and gas with homegrown energy. -- ... Governments from Manila to Hanoi are leaning into alternatives that range from expanding coal power to
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to Commodity + Carbon
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) GIC Group introduced “Commodity Plus Carbon” (CPC), a novel financial instrument designed to make biomass supply chains investable. The most newsworthy aspect is how CPC functions as a hybrid between a commodity futures contract and a
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Delta’s Ace in the Hole for Surging Jet Fuel Costs: Its Own Refinery
by Alison Sider (Wall Street Journal) Airline’s 2012 acquisition of Pennsylvania refinery has been called both prescient and pointless -- Since 2012, Delta Air Lines DAL -2.06%decrease; red down pointing triangle has been the owner of a Pennsylvania refinery that processes crude into fuel. Over the years, the investment
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
California Wants to Fund Green Jet Fuel — by Raiding Your Road Repair Budget
by Alejandro Lazo (CalMatters) --California wants to drain road repair funds to subsidize green jet fuel that critics say costs 10x more than effective climate solutions. -- The proposal was shaped behind closed doors — a Houston oil company quietly lobbied Newsom's
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Navigating New Rules: A Deep Dive into the Policies Affecting Low-Carbon Shipping Fuel with Late-Breaking Updates
by Timothy J. Urban (Bracewell LLP Energy Legal Blog/National Law Review) Recent federal, state, and international policy developments have introduced regulatory uncertainty in the low-carbon maritime fuels sector, complicating investment in both fuel production and supporting energy infrastructure. Stakeholders across the maritime shipping
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to BioCircular Valley
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory announced the “BioCircular Valley,” a major 5-year project funded by Schmidt Sciences and FFAR to address agricultural supply chain inefficiencies. Partnering with UC Berkeley, UC Davis, and the USDA, the initiative tackles
April 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Dispatches from the “SS Future Is Now”: Next Port of Call, the Quantum Islands
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... “Three million metric tons a year,” she says. “That’s how much petroleum-based superabsorbent polymer the world uses in hygiene products. Diapers, pads. Materials that perform for hours… and persist for centuries.” The drone hesitates—then zooms in
April 08, 2026 Read Full Article
What Can E15 Expansion Do? Iowa's Eye-Popping Results Speak Volumes — Literally
by Jon Adamy (Farm News Media/Michigan Farm News) On the heels of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order allowing for the statewide sale of E15 fuel — made of 15% ethanol — new numbers show how impactful recent E15 expansion efforts have been. Nationwide
April 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Stakeholders Submit Comments on 45Z Regs
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Industry stakeholders submitted comments this week to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service regarding proposed rules on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. The proposed regulations, released on February 3, provide guidance on the
April 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Congresswoman Concerned about Lack of Communication on E15 Negotiations
by Jared White (Brownfield Ag News) A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says her party has been left in the dark on the status of nationwide, year-round E15. “My Republican colleagues have kind of shut us Democrats out of the
April 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Alcohol Fuels Offer Practical Platform for Maritime Decarbonization
(U.S. Grains & Bioproducts Council) At the recent CMA Shipping conference in Stamford, CT, U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) Senior Manager of Global Ethanol Export Development Ankit Chandra engaged with stakeholders across the alcohol fuels ecosystem, including the Methanol Institute,
April 08, 2026 Read Full Article
USDA Delivers Final Rule on Regenerative Agricultural Biofuel Feedstocks to OMB
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The USDA on April 1 delivered a final rule to establish “technical guidelines for the production of regenerative agricultural biofuel feedstocks” to the White House Office of Management and Budget, where it will undergo interagency
April 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Pet Food Makers Howl at Higher Biofuel Mandate
by Marc Heller (E&E News Greenwire) EPA’s climbing mandate for biomass-based diesel is robbing a key ingredient — animal fat — from pet food manufacturers, companies say. ... That is the view of the Pet Food Institute, a trade group for companies like
April 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Expanding Global Markets Key as Biofuel Policy Remains Uncertain
by Kellan Heavican (Brownfield Ag News) The CEO of Kansas Corn says uncertainty over domestic biofuels policy makes it even more important for the U.S. to diversify export markets. Josh Roe says ethanol exports could easily hit 2.4 billion gallons this marketing
April 07, 2026 Read Full Article
IRFA Advocates for Biodiesel in Clean School Bus Program
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) recently submitted comments in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) request for information on the Clean School Bus (CSB) Program. The EPA sought feedback on a broad range of fuel options
April 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Negros Legislator Bats for 15% Ethanol in Gasoline
by Vonn Andrei E. Villamiel (Business World) A Negros Occidental legislator urged the government to increase the ethanol blend in gasoline to 15% (E15) from the current 10% (E10), citing supply security and the benefits to the domestic sugar industry. In a statement
April 07, 2026 Read Full Article
LPG Crisis Sparks Debate on Ethanol as Alternative Cooking Fuel in India
by Rajneesh Tyagi (The Pioneer) India's ongoing Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) crisis has exposed the vulnerability of the country's cooking fuel supply chain, prompting renewed calls for diversification and a stronger push toward domestic alternatives such as ethanol. The disruption stems
April 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Government Reinforces Requirement for Domestic Origin of Biodiesel.
by Cristiane Noberto (CNN Brazil (Google Translation)) CNPE resolution maintains focus on domestic production and reduces the scope for foreign fuel. -- The government reinforced this Wednesday ( April 1st) the requirement for national origin of the biodiesel used in the mandatory mixture
April 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil's Second-Crop Corn Can Provide a Low-Carbon Pathway for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
(Agroicone/PR Newswire) New research shows that expanding ethanol production from Brazil's second crop corn can support the growth of sustainable aviation fuel while limiting land-use change and greenhouse gas emissions. SÃO PAULO, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The expansion of ethanol production from Brazil's
April 07, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to Iogen
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The presentation from Iogen focuses on identifying the next wave of advanced biofuels, specifically searching for clues to the “next billion-gallon biofuel”. Drawing on lessons from the last quarter-century, the most newsworthy takeaway is the assertion
April 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Thailand to Control Crude Palm Oil Exports, Bottled Prices Starting April 7
(The Business Times) The measure takes effect on Tuesday and will remain in force for one year -- Thailand’s Commerce Ministry said on Monday (Apr 6) that it will tighten crude palm oil exports and control bottled palm oil prices starting from
April 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Sugar Lobby Pushes for E22 Transition, Flex-fuel Policy as Ethanol Overcapacity Bites
by Hormazd Sorabjee and Mugdha Mishra (AutoCar Professional) Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) says a calibrated move to E22 is immediately viable, and wants lower GST on E100 to make flex-fuel vehicles commercially attractive. India's ethanol blending programme is at a
April 06, 2026 Read Full Article
New Law Opens Door for Biofuel Facility in Hayward
by Maria Lockwood (Superior Telegram) A bill signed into law Thursday, April 2, could revitalize logging in northern Wisconsin and create up to 2,000 jobs in the industry, according to Chanz Green, R-Grand View, who represents the 74th Assembly District. The
April 06, 2026 Read Full Article
It’s Time to Act on the European Commission’s Call for the EU to Use More Biofuels
(ePURE) As the EU scrambles to secure its energy supply, European renewable ethanol is an affordable and sustainable alternative to imported oil -- The European Commission’s new recommendation that the EU could increase its use of biofuels as a way to boost
April 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Feenstra Highlights Economic Impact of Growing Biofuel Markets
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) A U.S. Congressman is encouraged by recent progress on biofuels policy. Iowa Republican Randy Feenstra tells Brownfield the Renewable Volume Obligations announced by the EPA send a strong signal to the market. “This is a big deal,
April 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Illinois Reaches B20 Milestone, Strengthening Farm Economy and Expanding Biodiesel Use
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels Alliance America applauds Illinois’ move to a B20 biodiesel blend requirement, a major milestone in the state’s nation-leading efforts to expand the use of cleaner, domestically produced fuels. Effective April 1, the minimum biodiesel blend required
April 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Senator Klobuchar Visits Bushmills Ethanol in Atwater
(KWLM/Learfield News) U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar toured Bushmills Ethanol on Monday, highlighting the role of Minnesota-made biofuels in lowering gas prices and strengthening domestic energy production. Klobuchar says Bushmills officials are happy President Trump signed an executive order allowing 15% ethanol-blend gasoline
April 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Why Renewable Diesel Margins Are Getting Harder to Understand
(ResourceWise) ... Today, stakeholders are facing a different reality: margins that move unexpectedly, signals that seem to conflict, and outcomes that are harder to explain. This holds true even with more data at hand than ever before. So, the burning question is
April 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Gov. Whitmer Issues EO Clearing E15 Sales Following Rep. Neyer’s Letter of Support
by Dennis Rudat and Jon Adamy (Farm News Media/Michigan Farm News) E15 is approved for use in all cars, trucks and SUVs made in model year 2001 or newer — representing 96% of all vehicles on the road today. However, access
April 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Rural Voices USA: Continues Six-Figure Ad Campaign Demanding E15 as Gas Prices Hit $4 and Congress Leaves Town
(WisPolitics) Campaign focuses on gas price messaging as fuel costs spike past $4 and Congress leaves for two-week recess; New digital and billboard ads being launched this month Rural Voices USA today (April 2, 2026) announced a continuation of its six-figure “Stop the
April 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Strait to the Point: The Impact of the Strait of Hormuz Crisis on the Bio-Economy
by Oliver Booth (Biofuels Digest) ... The Strait of Hormuz crisis is actively rewriting the playbook for the global bio-economy, serving as the strongest argument for domestically produced clean fuels since the 1973 Arab oil embargo. What was previously framed largely
April 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Weighs 32% Ethanol Blend in Gasoline
by Camila Souza Ramos (Globo Rural — São Paulo/Valor International) Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has indicated in recent days that it may recommend raising the share of anhydrous ethanol blended into gasoline to 32%, according to a senior source.
April 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Fidem Energy Partners with Japanese Company, Sojitz Corporation
(FIDEM Energy) Strategic Partnership Will Boost Domestic Renewable Natural Gas Production -- FIDEM Energy LLC (“FIDEM”), a developer of biogas‑to‑energy projects, today announced a strategic partnership with Japan-based Sojitz Corporation to advance U.S. renewable natural gas (“RNG”) production. Based in East Tennessee, FIDEM
April 02, 2026 Read Full Article
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