(LG Chem) A joint venture of LG Chem and Enilive to process approximately 400,000 tons of renewable bio-feedstocks by 2027 at Korea’s first HVO/SAF facility -- LG Chem and Enilive have taken a major step toward biofuels growth by breaking ground on
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Back TO HOMEThe Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Modeling Farmer Adoption and Bioenergy Supply Chain Evolution
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Biofuel production faces hurdles from slow technology and supply chain uncertainties. This study uses an innovative Agent-Based Modeling (ABM) approach to simulate farmer behavior and land allocation for biomass. ABMs show producer adoption impacts biorefinery supply
August 23, 2025 Read Full Article
From 221B Baker Street: A Study in Hydrogen
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... “Holmes,” I began, rustling a dispatch from Humble, Texas, “it appears the professionals are of two minds. Some declare hydrogen should be burned or blended directly in boilers, furnaces and stacks. Others swear we ought
August 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Open House and Project Launch Held at Minnesota Ethanol Plant Advancing Renewable Biofuels
(CapCo2) With nearly 100 people in attendance, CapCO2 Solutions, AgriEnergy Innovations, and Methylennium Energy hosted an open house and project launch in Luverne, Minnesota on August 20th. The facility will be using the ethanol “waste” CO2 on-site to produce green methanol
August 22, 2025 Read Full Article
From Trash to Treasure: Chevron REG Researches Biodiesel Advances
by GiGi Wood (Business Record) What began as a way for farmers to add value to their unused crops in the 1990s is now part of a multibillion-dollar company scaling up research at Iowa State University. In 1996, farmers at the West
August 22, 2025 Read Full Article
2025 American Coalition for Ethanol Conference Presentations Available
(AgNewsWire) The American Coalition for Ethanol’s (ACE) 38th annual conference is being held August 20–22 at the new Canopy by Hilton in downtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This year’s theme is “Homefield Advantage,” focusing on the countless benefits ethanol delivers and how ACE
August 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Using Biomethane from Palm Oil Waste to Fuel Sustainable Growth
(Unilever) Unilever is using biomethane made from palm oil waste to help lower emissions at our facility in Indonesia. Discover how we’re working to grow our business more sustainably and inspire positive change in the palm oil industry. Unilever is the first
August 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Vanguard Renewables Welcomes New Partner to Advance Maritime Decarbonization
(Vanguard Renewables/PR Newswire) Vanguard Renewables, a leading provider of environmental services and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), has announced a commercial partnership with the CMA CGM Group (CMA CGM), a global leader in sea, land, air, and logistics solutions, designed to support
August 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels, Agriculture Link Key to India’s Auto Industry Growth: Gadkari
(Knowledge and News Network/KNN India) At Pune’s World Biofuel Day celebrations hosted by Praj Industries, Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari outlined a bold vision for India’s automotive sector. He said the industry could become the largest in the world within the next
August 22, 2025 Read Full Article
NFU Long-Term Asks on Bioethanol Taken Forward in Government Review
(NFU) The promise of a consultation on how low carbon fuels are rewarded under the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation, potentially leading to the crop cap being removed, and the exploration of moving beyond E10 fuels are key among the changes the
August 21, 2025 Read Full Article
SAIL Amsterdam and FincoEnergies Take First Steps in Decarbonising the Iconic Event
(FincoEnergies) SAIL Amsterdam and FincoEnergies are proud to announce their collaboration in making the 2025 edition of the world-renowned maritime event more sustainable. For the first time in the event’s history, a selection of support and hospitality vessels will be powered
August 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Vietjet Partners with Petrolimex to Use SAF, a Key Step in the Aviation Industry's Green Transition
(Vietjet) Vietjet has pioneered using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced by Petrolimex Aviation in Vietnam on its flights. The signing ceremony of the cooperation agreement between Vietjet and Petrolimex Aviation took place today in Ho Chi Minh City, attended by the Director
August 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Methanol and Ammonia Progressing Rapidly as Zero-Emission Shipping Fuels, but Extra Push Needed to Scale
(Global Maritime Forum) • New report on the status of zero-emission shipping fuels finds that methanol is now ready for low-carbon operation and ammonia is now ready for piloting. Significant progress has been made since the report’s first edition in 2020, with
August 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Blue City Barges into Cleaner Coal
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China on August 18, Wuhu Changneng Logistics signed a methanol-powered vessel charter with Shaoxing Blue City Pilot Transport. The two companies will serve China Energy’s Lujiang coal plant via a newly established inland waterway route
August 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Shandong Port's First Ship Methanol Bunkering Business Is Launched
(Shandong.gov (Google translation)) On August 14, with the successful completion of the 210-ton methanol bunkering operation of the "COSCO Shipping Carnation" at berth 79# in the Qianwan Port Area of Qingdao Port, Shandong Port, Shandong Port's first ship methanol bunkering business
August 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Falmouth Harbour in UK Uses Renewable Diesel for Workboat Fleet
(Falmouth Harbour/Biobased Diesel Daily) Falmouth Harbour announced in August that it is now among the harbors and port authorities in the U.K. using hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), also known as renewable diesel, to fuel its fleet of workboats. A £50,000 (USD$67,775), 6,500-liter (1,717-gallon) refueling facility
August 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Maritime Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Adopting LNG, Biofuels Stressed as Alternatives
(New Age Bangladesh) Academicians and other speakers on Tuesday at a discussion emphasised adopting Liquefied Natural Gas and biofuel to curb greenhouse gas emissions from the maritime vessels. Addressing a workshop titled ‘Reducing emissions, sailing forward: decarbonising Bangladesh’s maritime industry’, they stressed
August 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Platts Launches Daily SAF Assessments for California and Illinois, Excluding Environmental Credits
(S&P Global) Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, has launched four daily market-based California and Illinois sustainable aviation fuel assessments that exclude environmental credits, effective Aug. 18, 2025. The global aviation industry continues to make significant progress toward achieving the
August 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Fuelling the Future – Changi Powers Ahead with Renewable Diesel
by Kris Mok (Changi Airport) As part of its net-zero emissions goal, Singapore has a vision for all vehicles to run on cleaner energy by 2040. Aligned with this green vision, Changi Airport Group (CAG) is also working with the airport community
August 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Air India and IndianOil sign MoU for Supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Air India) As part of its strategy to achieve the IATA Net Zero by 2050 target, Air India is actively pursuing initiatives in operational efficiency, low-carbon emissions, and now, SAF; Collaboration builds upon IndianOil’s recent milestone of becoming the first Indian company
August 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Aviation Fuel Emerges as the Brightest Spot in Oil Markets
(VisaVerge) Aviation fuel demand rises 6% in 2025 to 107 billion gallons as travel recovers; EU and UK mandates enforce 2% SAF blending from January 1, 2025. Global SAF output doubled in 2024 but stays limited, creating cost pressures, prompting refineries
August 20, 2025 Read Full Article
STX Group Boosts Industry Liquidity and Opens Access to Sustainable Aviation Fuel Certificates
(STX Group) STX Group, a leading environmental commodities trader and climate solutions firm, today announces the completion of the first successful delivery of Sustainable Aviation Fuel certificates (SAFc). The first delivery is part of a series of SAFc trades by the
August 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Pertamina Cilacap Refinery in Indonesia Ships Its 1st Batch of SAF Made from Used Cooking Oil
(Pertamina/Biobased Diesel Daily) After undergoing a series of quality-standard tests at the laboratories of PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Cilacap Unit and Lemigas in Indonesia, KPI officially carried out the first lifting/shipment of Pertamina sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) products made from a mixture
August 19, 2025 Read Full Article
SGS Worldwide E-Fuel Survey Seeks Participants
(SGS/Beta Analytic) The SGS Worldwide E-Fuel Survey is led by SGS Germany GmbH in collaboration with SGS Inspire. This global initiative aims to build a comprehensive, data-driven understanding of e-fuel quality across markets. Your participation would involve: Providing one sample of your e-fuel product
August 19, 2025 Read Full Article
NREL Releases 2024 BQ-9000 Biodiesel Assessment
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) recently released the Assessment of BQ-9000 Biodiesel Properties for 2024, the eighth in a series of annual reports documenting the quality of biodiesel from U.S. and Canadian producers participating in the industry’s voluntary BQ-9000®
August 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Bill Aims to Strengthen USDA’s BioPreferred Program
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., on Aug. 6 announced the reintroduction of the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act. The bill aims to strengthen the USDA’s BioPreferred Program, which promotes the use of U.S.-made biobased products. The bill, S.
August 19, 2025 Read Full Article
KWE and Shell Aviation Sign New Agreement on the Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
(Kintetsu World Express) Kintetsu World Express, Inc. (Tokyo, Japan) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a new agreement with Shell Aviation, regarding the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). KWE and Shell Aviation jointly participated in the market based
August 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Global Bunker Fuel Quality Holds Steady as Biofuel Blends Gain Momentum
(Lloyd's Register) LR’s latest FOBAS Fuel Insight report highlights broadly steady fuel quality with particular issues around high sediments and chemical contamination, and an increased use of biofuel blends with developments in energy-content measurement. -- Global bunker fuel quality remained resilient in
August 19, 2025 Read Full Article
CO2 as a Laser Gas
by Sam A. Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics/Biofuels Digest) CO2 lasers were one of the earliest gas lasers to be developed. The development occurred in 1964 by Bell Labs, and remains one of today’s most useful lasers; which some claim to be one
August 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuel Powers Ferry Freight Operationa the the Port of Poole
(Poole Harbor Commissioners) The freight vessel MN Pelican, a roll-on/roll-off vessel chartered by Brittany Ferries from Maritime Nantaise to operate between Poole and Bilbao, is now regularly bunkering B25 marine biofuel at the Port of Poole. B25 is a blend of 25%
August 18, 2025 Read Full Article
DHL Express and Cathay Group Sign New Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Deal to Drive Production and Uptake in Asia
(Cathay) DHL Express purchases 2,400 tonnes of SAF from Cathay Group to be used on flights operated by Air Hong Kong, an express all-cargo carrier and wholly owned subsidiary of Cathay. The SAF will be used on Air Hong Kong flights departing
August 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Chinese and Foreign Companies Agree to Build Export-Focused 480MW Green Hydrogen-Based Methanol Project in China
by Chongyang Zhang (Hydrogen Insight) First phase to produce 270,000 tonnes — 150,000 from biomass and 120,000 from electrolytic H2 -- A total of 20 Chinese and foreign partners have agreed to jointly build a green hydrogen-based methanol project in Jilin province, northeastern China,
August 15, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Global Sustainable Aviation Fuel Development and Challenges
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The evolving regulatory landscape, including global SAF mandates (e.g., India’s 1% by 2025, UK’s 10% by 2030), is driving SAF development. Key challenges are high cost (1.5-6x conventional fuel), scaling production, infrastructure, and sustainable feedstock. ICARUS
August 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Southwest Airlines Sells Renewable Fuels Unit to Conestoga Energy - Report
(Investing.com/AI) Southwest Airlines Co. sold its renewable fuels unit to Conestoga Energy as the carrier reduces its climate initiatives after years of limited industry progress, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. Conestoga Energy, a major low-carbon intensity biofuel provider, said it purchased Saffire Renewables
August 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Paper: Decarbonize Agriculture by Expanding Policies Aimed at Low-Carbon Biofuels
by Diana Yates (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) A team of agricultural economists, environmental scientists and policy experts envisions a path toward a carbon-neutral agricultural future by expanding the reach of policies designed to promote low-carbon biofuels for transportation and aviation. In
August 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Rolls-Royce, Ineratec Launch Partnership to Decarbonize Backup Power at Data Centers
(Rolls-Royce/Biobased Diesel Daily) Rolls-Royce and Ineratec, a leading developer of “Power-to-X” plants and manufacturer of climate-neutral eFuels, have formed a strategic partnership to decarbonize backup power for data centers. Their goal is to replace fossil diesel in emergency-power systems with synthetic fuels
August 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Lithuania’s LTG Group Tests 100% Renewable Diesel in Locomotives
(LTG Group/Biobased Diesel Daily) The national state-owned railway company of Lithuania, LTG Group, recently announced that it has begun a pilot project to assess whether 100 percent renewable diesel, also referred to as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO100), is suitable and safe for continuous use
August 14, 2025 Read Full Article
In 2025, Ethanol Isn’t Just a Climate Story—It’s a Plan for Rural Growth
by Andrea Kent (Renewable Industries Canada/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... In 2024, U.S., ethanol exports reached an impressive 1.9 billion gallons with over a third destined for Canada. These figures represent more than mere statistics; they demonstrate how our cross-border partnership fulfills
August 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Gasum Provides Bio-LNG for the First Completely Carbon Neutral Shipping Route on the Baltic Sea Run by Wasaline
(Gasum) Wasaline’s vessel sailing between Finland and Sweden will run solely on Gasum’s liquefied biogas going forward. -- Nordic energy company Gasum and Finnish shipping company Wasaline have agreed that Gasum will provide only liquefied biogas (bio-LNG) to Wasaline’s vessel Aurora Botnia going forward.
August 14, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to International SAF Policy Landscape and Investment Hurdles
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) International SAF markets are heavily reliant on HEFA (85% future volume), but need diversification due to feedstock limits. Strong global policies and mandates are emerging (e.g., EU’s ReFuelEU, UK’s 10% by 2030, US’s 3 billion gallons by 2030). Despite
August 14, 2025 Read Full Article
L&T Energy GreenTech Partners with Japan’s ITOCHU for Green Ammonia Project
(Larsen & Toubro) L&T Energy GreenTech Ltd (LTEG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), has entered into a Joint Development Agreement with ITOCHU Corporation of Japan to develop and commercialise a 300 KTPA green ammonia project at Kandla in
August 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Seaspan Energy & Anew Climate Partner to Deliver Lower Carbon Marine Fuel
(Seaspan) Partnership launches market-first solution for certified R-LNG in maritime sector -- Seaspan Energy (Seaspan) and Anew Climate (Anew) have entered into a strategic agreement to offer delivery of renewable liquefied natural gas (R-LNG) to customers on the North American West Coast. As
August 14, 2025 Read Full Article
This Toyota Prius Can Cut Emissions by Up to 90% Thanks to a Clever Trick
by Thanos Pappas (Car Scoops) The plug-in hybrid powertrain of this Prius prototype can run on both ethanol and gasoline -- The Prius PHEV flex fuel prototype offers a new approach to vehicle decarbonization. It pairs plug-in hybrid technology with an engine that can
August 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Phase 1 Successfully Completed in World's First Initiative to Promote SAF Use and Advance Decarbonize of Aviation
(Japan Airlines) Expansion Planned Following Confirmation of Effectiveness of Scope 3 Environmental Value Trading at Narita Airport -- In August 2024, a project* was launched to build a new scheme for trading Scope 3 environmental value to encourage the use of sustainable
August 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Surprise USDA Crop Report Underscores Urgent Need to Unleash American Ethanol
(Renewable Fuels Association) The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported today (August 12, 2025) that American farmers are expected to harvest a record-large corn crop of 16.7 billion bushels this fall, while the corn surplus is projected to rise to its highest level in eight
August 13, 2025 Read Full Article
National Corn Growers Association and Ag Data Transparent Launch New Carbon Transparency Project
(National Corn Growers Association) The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and Ag Data Transparent announced today a new partnership to bring clarity to farmers interested in carbon market contracts. “The rapid expansion of carbon programs and solution providers in agriculture presents immense opportunities - but also significant
August 12, 2025 Read Full Article
AgVault Develops Ethanol's Next Path to Value Creation Beyond Fuel
(AgVault/Ethanol Producer Magazine) With little to no efficiency gains remaining in the ethanol production process, AgVault has developed a next generation fermentation technology solution designed to significantly improve the profitability of existing ethanol production facilities. Using low-cost carbohydrate production from existing
August 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Axpo Completes Spain's First Ship-to-Ship Bio-LNG Bunkering Operation in the Large Container Shipping Industry
(Axpo) Axpo has successfully completed Spain's first ship-to-ship Bio-LNG bunkering operation at the Port of Algeciras in the large container shipping industry, further solidifying its leadership in sustainable marine fuels. A volume of over 4,000 cubic metres of ISCC-certified Bio-LNG were
August 12, 2025 Read Full Article
The Grand Bargain: Can Food and Fuel Find Common Ground?
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The MAHA Commission’s stated mission is sweeping: to drastically reduce chronic disease and eliminate childhood illness. Among its many proposals, it has taken aim at dietary fats and oils — in particular, seed oils such
August 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Statkraft Secures Land for 400MW Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Project on Scottish Island
by Leigh Collins (Hydrogen Insight) Shetland Hydrogen Project 2 will use excess wind power to produce renewable H2 -- Europe’s largest renewable energy producer Statkraft has agreed to build a green hydrogen and ammonia project of up to 400MW on land next
August 11, 2025 Read Full Article
EcoCeres, Xiamen Airlines Join Hands to Advance SAF Production
by Fayaz Hussain (SAF Investor) Hong Kong-based pure play renewable fuels producer EcoCeres said it is partnering with Fujian-based Xiamen Airlines to collect and transport waste cooking oil from selected restaurant partners through its established supply chain. The waste oil will be
August 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Brazil’s Grupo Potencial to Invest $392 Million in Corn Ethanol Plant in Parana State
by Roberto Samora (Reuters/Successful Farming) Brazil’s Grupo Potencial will invest 2 billion reais ($392.9 million) to build a corn ethanol plant in Lapa, Parana state, as part of a plan to develop the world’s largest biofuels complex, Vice President Carlos Eduardo
August 11, 2025 Read Full Article
U.S. Floods Global Market with Cheap Ethanol
by Camila Souza Ramos (International Valor) To offload surplus, Trump adds product to trade deals with U.K. and Japan -- To find markets for the surplus and curb a price drop of nearly 20% in two years, Washington has included the corn-based
August 11, 2025 Read Full Article
CBH Collaborates with NORDEN for Biofuel Pilot Project
(NORDEN) Australia’s largest co-operative and exporter of grain is reducing its maritime supply chain emissions as part of an Australian-first biofuels insetting pilot project in partnership with two global shipping giants. CBH Group has collaborated with NORDEN and Oldendorff by using waste-based
August 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Ethanol Car Market Growth Accelerates with Rising Green Mobility Demand
(Allied Market Research/EIN Newswire) ... The ethanol car market refers to the segment of the automotive industry that utilizes ethanol-based fuels, such as E85 or flex-fuel, as a primary energy source. Ethanol cars are designed or modified to run on higher
August 10, 2025 Read Full Article
The Ports of Barcelona and Shanghai Sign an Agreement to Strengthen Their Relationship and Create a Green Corridor
(Port of Barcelona) The agreement was signed as part of the joint visit by the Port of Barcelona and the Generalitat de Catalunya to the Port of Shanghai. -- The Port of Barcelona and Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) have today (August
August 07, 2025 Read Full Article
US Hikes India Tariffs to 50%, Putting Focus on Key Food, Fuel, Feedstock Trade Flows
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Indian ag exports, biofuels, refined fuels face among highest US trade barriers; Exports of plant proteins, animal feed additives to face steep pricing pressure; Tariff to apply to all Indian goods entering US in 21
August 07, 2025 Read Full Article
RFA Thanks Lawmakers for Bills Removing Outdated E15 Roadblocks
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today thanked Sens. Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) for leading the introduction of the bipartisan Ethanol for America Act in the Senate and House, which would require the U.S.
August 07, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Digestate Processing for High-Value Bio-Fertilizer Production
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Digestate processing aims to reduce quantity or purify biogas byproducts, driven by high transport costs and legal restrictions. The key innovation is producing high-value bio-fertilizer products like struvite, dried pellets, or ammonium sulphate solution. While direct land
August 06, 2025 Read Full Article
ePURE: Recent Surge in US Ethanol Exports to EU and UK Justifies Keeping Tariffs in Place
(ePURE/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The EU’s commitment to safeguarding its strategically important renewable ethanol industry in the trade deal with the U.S. is especially important given the recent rise in U.S. ethanol exports to the EU and U.K., according to ePURE. Even with
August 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Asahi Kasei Successfully Demonstrates Biomethane Production with High Yield and High Purity Using Biogas from Organic Waste
(Asahi Kasei) Launching concerted effort for global licensing -- Diversified global manufacturer Asahi Kasei has successfully completed a demonstration trial of an innovative biogas purification system using zeolites in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. Begun in February 2025, the trial achieved biomethane production
August 05, 2025 Read Full Article
APM Terminals Poti and Biodiesel Georgia Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Green Operations
(Interpressnews) APM Terminals Poti has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Biodiesel Georgia LLC, marking the start of a joint initiative aimed at reducing the port’s carbon footprint through the use of biodiesel. Under the MoU, APM Terminals Poti plans to purchase
August 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuel for Ships Yields Promise
by Yuthana Praiwan (Bangkok Post) Major energy companies are interested in launching biofuel for ships as demand for this cleaner fuel is expected to rise, following a requirement issued by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). Ship operators are required to incorporate a
August 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Flex Fuel Vehicle Market Outlook Report 2025-2034 Global Push For Higher Ethanol Blends Like E85 Drives FFV Adoption And Automaker Innovation
Nasdaq/Globe Newswire/MENAFN) The Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV) market is projected to grow from USD 68.2 billion in 2025 to USD 115.8 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 6.1%. Driven by environmental concerns, government incentives, and advancements in ethanol-blended fuels, the
August 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Rallying for RNG
by Caitlin Scheresky (Biomass Magazine) In partnership with Guidehouse and Vanguard Renewables, the RNG Coalition presented its first RNG Media Day on June 18. Hosted by the RNG Coalition’s Senior Manager of Communications, Dylan Chase, the webinar kicked off with the
August 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Powering AI
by Caitlin Scheresky (Biomass Magazine) ... The Data Center Coalition defines data centers as “physical locations that organizations use to house their critical applications and data,” including anything “in the cloud.” ... The Electric Power Research Institute, among other projects, tracks the number
August 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Japan, Brazil to Cohost Meeting on Sustainable Fuel; Intl Adoption of Hydrogen, Biofuel to Be Promoted
(The Yomiuri Shimbun/Japan News) The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry and other entities plans to establish a “sustainable fuel ministerial meeting” to discuss the expansion of the use of fuels such as hydrogen with other countries, and to hold its first
August 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Podcast: From Forecast to Fleet: Lessons from Höegh’s Ammonia Transition
(DNV) In this special podcast episode, guest host Øyvind Sekkesæter is joined by Andreas Enger, CEO of Höegh Autoliners to discuss their bold move toward ammonia as a scalable, zero-carbon fuel and what they have done so far to prepare
August 01, 2025 Read Full Article
More Ethanol Likely Part of South Korea’s New Agreement
by Nicole Heslip (Brownfield Ag News) The U.S. Grains Council is praising the recently announced trade deal with South Korea.Advisory Trade Policy Team Lead and Michigan farmer Chris Creuger tells Brownfield farm profitability is the number one concern of growers. “We’d sure
August 01, 2025 Read Full Article
University of Sheffield to Speed up Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
(University of Sheffield) The University of Sheffield has been awarded UK government funding to accelerate the production of sustainable aviation fuel and bring passengers a step closer to greener flights. The University of Sheffield is to lead a new £1.5 million UK
August 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Provectus Biofuels Announces Significant Step Towards Biofuel Facility as It Signs Letter of Intent with the Town of Vegreville to Advance Renewable Jet Fuel Project
(Provectus Biofuels/NewsFile) Provectus Biofuels Inc. (the "Company" or "Provectus") today announced the Company has signed a Letter of Intent with the Town of Vegreville to develop a biofuel facility that will convert the abundant wheat straw feedstock available in the area into
August 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Head of Bayer Canada Bullish on Biofuel Sector
by Robert Arnason (Western Producer) Company believes Canadian farmers have an opportunity to grow oilseeds and provide feedstock for biofuel -- ... “We do see an increase of biofuel demand, worldwide. And we believe, especially in Western Canada, there will be an opportunity
July 31, 2025 Read Full Article
GLOBAL: Christiania Energy Looking to Scale up Its Provision of Biofuels for the Eitzen Fleet
by Ian Taylor (Bunkerspot) Christiania Energy, the marine fuels trading arm of the Denmark-based Eitzen Group, has informed Bunkerspot that it is looking to scale up its operations to deliver B50 and B100 marine biofuels to the group’s fleet of 55+ vessels over
July 31, 2025 Read Full Article
MN Bio-Fuels & KS95 FM Promote Unleaded 88 In St Paul Park
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM promoted Unleaded 88 at the Duffy's Minnoco station in St Paul Park today (May 28, 2025). During the two-hour promotion, drivers who fueled up with Unleaded 88 won prizes such
July 31, 2025 Read Full Article
MN Bio-Fuels & KS95 Promote Unleaded 88 in Shoreview
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) teamed up with KS95 FM earlier today to promote Unleaded 88 at the Gramsie Corner Market station in Shoreview. From 11 am to 1 pm, both MN Bio-Fuels and KS95 educated drivers on
July 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Elk River Drivers Win with Unleaded 88
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) held a two-hour Unleaded 88 promotion at the Ralphie's Minnoco station in Elk River earlier today. During the promotion, which ran from 11 am to 1 pm, drivers who fueled up with Unleaded
July 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Addresses Threats to the United States from the Government of Brazil
(White House) ADDRESSING A NATIONAL EMERGENCY: Today (July 30, 2025), President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order implementing an additional 40% tariff on Brazil, bringing the total tariff amount to 50%, to deal with recent policies, practices, and actions by the
July 31, 2025 Read Full Article
BP Backs out of 26 GW Green Hydrogen Plan in Australia
by David Carroll (PV Magazine) Global oil giant BP has quit the proposed Australian Renewable Energy Hub that would include the installation of up to 26 GW of solar and wind generation, much of which would have been used to produce
July 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Denver Terminal Joins Avfuel’s Growing SAF Supply Chain
(Avfuel/Canadian Biomass) Strategic location improves SAF accessibility across the United States -- Avfuel Corporation, the leading independent supplier of aviation fuel and services, is expanding its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) footprint with the addition of a new, strategic supply point in Denver,
July 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Sustainable Transport on the Road: Our Commitment at OnTurtle
(OnTurtle) Sustainable on-road transport is no longer an option, but an urgent necessity. In a global context in which emissions reduction and energy efficiency are priorities, OnTurtle reaffirms its commitment to the environment through various actions, aligned with the European objectives
July 30, 2025 Read Full Article
ATOBA Energy and Air Moana Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Deployment in French Polynesia
(ATOBA Energy) ATOBA Energy and Air Moana have signed an agreement to implement scalable solutions for the supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This strategic collaboration aims to ensure long-term SAF availability while supporting local initiatives to develop sustainable fuel production in
July 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Hamburg Fleet on Course for Climate Neutrality with Innovative Fuels
(Port of Hamburg) With its consistent environmental strategy, Hamburg Fleet has established itself as a driver of innovation, piloting and implementing solutions for low-emission shipping in Hamburg. The primary focus lies on electrifying the city’s fleet of vessels. However, not all vessels
July 29, 2025 Read Full Article
How an Opportunity Assessment Can Drive Growth in APAC’s Ethanol-to-Chemicals Market
by Vivek Patel (Chemical and Industry Digest) As the global chemical industry pivots toward renewable and bio-based feedstocks, ethanol is emerging as a key enabler for sustainable and versatile chemical production. Particularly in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, ethanol’s potential as a platform
July 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Chemical Industries (MALAYA) Leads Green Innovation with New Corn-Based Ethanol Plant in Perak
(Malaysian Investment Development Authority) Chemical Industries (Malaya) Sdn. Bhd. (CIM), a subsidiary of public-listed Hexza Corporation Berhad, today inaugurated its state- of-the-art corn-based ethanol production facility in Persiaran Tasek, Ipoh, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth and innovation journey.
July 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Envision Energy Powers the World's First Green Marine Ammonia Bunkering, Pioneering Net Zero Shipping Fuel
(Envision Energy/PR Newswire) Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, is proud to announce that green ammonia fuel produced from its world's largest green hydrogen and ammonia plant in Chifeng has successfully powered the world's first green marine ammonia bunkering
July 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Government Likely to Increase Ethanol Blending in Petrol to 27%
by Dipak K Dash (Times of India)After achieving 20% ethanol blending in petrol, the govt is likely to increase the target to 27% — and call the new blend E27. READ MORE Related articles India plans E27 ethanol fuel blend as push for alternative fuels
July 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Johari: Govt Exploring Ways to Expand Biodiesel Use
(Bernama/The Star) The government is looking to expand the use of biodiesel in the country in its efforts towards a more sustainable source of fuel, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. He said the national biodiesel program, which
July 28, 2025 Read Full Article
DHL eCommerce UK Doubles Bio-LNG Fleet with 30 New Trucks
(Bioenergy Insight) DHL eCommerce UK has significantly expanded its alternative fuel capabilities by adding 30 new bio-LNG-powered trucks to its fleet. The move doubles its total number of liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicles to 60. The new Volvo FM trucks will be based
July 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Million Air Albany and Albany County Airport Authority Now Offering Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Support Greener Skies
(Avfuel) Million Air Albany (KALB), an Avfuel-branded fixed-base operator (FBO), and the Albany County Airport Authority are proud to announce the availability of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), providing a meaningful solution for operators seeking to reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions from
July 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Australia Remains Primary Rapeseed Supplier to EU
(Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Crops e. V. (UFOP)/Biobased Diesel Daily) According to data from the EU Commission, EU-27 rapeseed imports from non-EU countries during the 2024-’25 season clearly exceeded the previous year’s volume of 5.7 million metric tons,
July 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Eazy Grease Expands UCO Collection with Acquisition of Green Nature Recycling
(Eazy Grease/Biobased Diesel Daily) Used cooking oil (UCO) collection and recycling company Eazy Grease announced July 15 its acquisition of Green Nature Recycling, an established UCO collector serving the Mid-Atlantic restaurant market. This strategic transaction marks Eazy Grease’s entry into the Northeast
July 28, 2025 Read Full Article
E10 Biofuel Launches in Three Major Cities Starting August 1: A Sustainable Shift in Retail Energy!
(Retail News) Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hai Phong are set to usher in a new era of green fuel with the launch of E10 biofuel, a blend consisting of 10% ethanol and 90% traditional gasoline, on August 1. This
July 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Holland Shipyards Passes a Biofuel-Capable Diesel-electric Cement Carrier to Eureka Shipping
by Sara Kosmajac (Offshore Energy) Dutch shipbuilder Holland Shipyards Group has delivered a 12,500 dwt diesel-electric cement carrier to Eureka Shipping, a cement carrier services provider jointly owned by Cyprus-based SMT Shipping and Canada’s CSL Group. The self-discharging vessel—christened Tamarack—was added to
July 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Exclusive: Panama Aims to End Coal Imports, Produce Ethanol to Cut Emissions - Minister
(Reuters) Panama will advance a clean-energy push by embracing ethanol in its gasoline and ending the use of heavy fuels and coal for its power plants by 2023, the nation's energy minister said. Even though Panama promotes itself as being carbon-negative, the
July 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Pacific Biodiesel Completes First “Sunflower” Biodiesel Delivery from Its Kauaʻi Ag Operations
(Pacific Biodiesel) Pacific Biodiesel delivers this first of its kind fuel to Hawaiian Electric’s Schofield Generating Station -- Late last month, Pacific Biodiesel made its first delivery of biodiesel produced with sunflower oil from the company’s expanded agriculture operations on Kauaʻi. “The container
July 26, 2025 Read Full Article
AGF Announces a New Expansion Demonstrating Commitment to the Renewable Fuels Industry
(American GreenFuels) Kolmar Americas, Inc. and American GreenFuels®, LLC Expand Biodiesel Production Capacity in Connecticut -- Kolmar Americas, Inc. (“Kolmar”) and American GreenFuels®, LLC (“American GreenFuels”) today (June 20, 2025) announced the successful completion of a significant turnaround and expansion project at the
July 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Indonesia’s B50 Biofuel Rollout Faces Uncertainty amid Palm Oil Supply Woes
by Lin Bo-yu (Reccessary) Indonesia’s plan to raise its palm oil-based biodiesel blend to 50% next year is now in question. A senior official from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) acknowledged ongoing uncertainty over palm oil feedstock availability and
July 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Startups Make Products from the Carbon in Fossil Fuels
by Dylan Baddour (Inside Climate News) Now it (Graphitic Energy) hopes to turn a profit selling hydrogen, a clean burning fuel, and using the carbon soot to produce graphite, a critical mineral currently sourced primarily from China. “We are able to monetize
July 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Bulgaria to Purchase 20 Biodiesel-Fuelled Passenger Trains
by Nikolay Zabov, Antoan Nikolov (Bulgarian News Agency) The transport ministry plans to buy 20 biodiesel-fuelled passenger trains that will meet dual mobility requirements as they can also run on regular diesel, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadjov
July 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Neste: Renewable Fuel Sales Volumes Set Record in Q2
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) Neste Corp. on July 24 released second quarter results, reporting record quarterly renewable product sales volumes despite weaker margins. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) sales were up nearly 80% when compared to the first quarter of 2025. Comparable
July 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Drawn Like Moths to a Podiatrist
by Ron Lamberty (American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... I’ve been critical of some ethanol advertising efforts—and most ethanol advertising expenditures, often pointing out that our competitor/partners in the oil industry hardly advertise at all while racking up half a
July 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Petrolimex to Pilot E10 Biofuel Sales in HCM City from August 1
((Viet Nam News) Petrolimex is set to pilot the sales of E10 biofuel at its stations in the pre-merger areas of HCM City starting August 1. -- The Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) is set to pilot the sales of E10 biofuel
July 24, 2025 Read Full Article
EPA’S Poposed Biofuel Targets Could Stall Industry Growth and Drive up Prices, New Research Warns
(Advanced Biofuels Association) A new study published by the Advanced Biofuels Association (ABFA) finds that the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to cut the Renewable Identification Number (RIN) by 50% for fuels made from foreign feedstocks, as part of its 2026 and 2027 Renewable
July 24, 2025 Read Full Article
CADO and 4AIR Harmonize SAF Registries for Commercial and Business Aviation
(4AIR/PR Newswire) The Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization (CADO), and 4AIR announced a strategic collaboration between their respective Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) registries. The collaboration's key focus is on interoperability to enhance data integrity, mitigate double issuance risks, and facilitate efficient cross-registry SAF
July 24, 2025 Read Full Article
NYK Begins Continuous Use of Bio-LNG Fuel on Car Carriers
(NYK) Significantly reducing GHG emissions through clean fuel, accelerating the decarbonization of shipping -- As part of its commitment to realizing a decarbonized society, NYK has commenced the continuous use of bio-LNG fuel on its LNG-powered car carriers. The bio-LNG is supplied
July 24, 2025 Read Full Article
CountryMark Celebrates Completion of Diesel Expansion Project
(CountyMark) ... Co-processed renewable diesel is fuel produced by combining renewable feedstocks, like soybean oil, with conventional diesel. “This approach, which we have taken, will allow CountryMark to produce renewable fuel, reduce the carbon intensity of our fuel and do so in
July 24, 2025 Read Full Article
India Achieves 20% Ethanol Blending in Petrol, Five Years ahead of Target: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
(NewsOnAir) Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has said that India has successfully achieved 20 per cent ethanol blending in petrol in 2025, five years ahead of its original target set for 2030. Highlighting the country’s clean energy progress,
July 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Food vs. Fuel Debate Simmers in the Background
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer) Report estimates 27 per cent of cereal production will be diverted into biofuel production and other uses in next five years -- More than one-quarter of the world’s cereal crops will not be used for food or
July 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Navigator Gas Announces Joint Venture with Amon Maritime For Construction of Two New Ammonia Gas Carriers
(Navigator Gas) Navigator Holdings Ltd. (described herein as “Navigator” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NVGS), the owner and operator of the world’s largest fleet of handysize liquefied gas carriers, is pleased to announce that on July 14, 2025, it has entered into
July 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Towngas Completes Green Methanol Supply to Golden Island for Bunkering Trial in Singapore
(Towngas) The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) has announced the successful completion of its green methanol supply commitment to Singapore-based Golden Island Pte Ltd, delivering 5,000 tonnes of ISCC EU-certified green methanol for bunkering operations in Singapore. This
July 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Galveston LNG Bunker Port and Loa Carbon Sign Letter of Intent to Produce e-LNG Fuels
(Galveston LNG Bunker Port) Loa Carbon, a leader in the production of e-methane, and Galveston LNG Bunker Port will provide e-LNG fuel to the maritime bunker market in the US Gulf Coast -- Texas-based Galveston LNG Bunker Port, LLC (GLBP) and
July 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Outlooks on SAF and Energy Trajectories: Energy Projects Conference & Expo 2025
by Jenna Bloxom* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The Energy Projects Conference & Expo 2025 was billed as “the largest event globally for professionals working on major energy projects” with an estimated 10,000+ attendees across the diverse energy spectrum uniting for “6 leading
July 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Japan Trade Deal Reduces Tariffs, Boosting US Agricultural, Protein, and Biofuel Exports
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Japan reduces 25% tariff on US imports to 15%, opening markets; The deal boosts US agricultural exports to Japan, a vital trading partner; Improved market access may drive 5%-10% gains in US agricultural and protein exp ... The announcement via
July 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Formula 1 on Track to be Net Zero by 2030 with 26% Reduction in Carbon Footprint
(Formula 1) Formula 1 is firmly on track to achieve becoming Net Zero by 2030, having delivered a 26% reduction in its carbon emissions by the end of 2024 – over halfway towards achieving its minimum 50% emissions reduction target. -- Formula
July 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Looking for New Ways to Grow Corn Demand
by Erin Anderson (Brownfield Ag News) A farmer director with the National Corn Growers Association says producers need additional markets for their crop. J.R. Roesner says a federal fix for nationwide, year-round E-15 is the first step. “We then have to push towards
July 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Soybeans Are Searching for a Demand Story, and Something Big Is Brewing
by Tyne Morgan (AgWeb) As soybean exports face increasing uncertainty, the United Soybean Board says it’s focused on drumming up more domestic demand. -- ... In addition to $10 soybeans, tariffs are hanging over the export outlook — an important factor considering
July 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Par Pacific, Mitsubishi, and ENEOS to Establish Joint Venture for Renewable Fuels in Hawaii
((Par Pacific/Globe Newswire) Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (including its subsidiaries and affiliates, “Par Pacific”), Mitsubishi Corporation (“Mitsubishi”), and ENEOS Corporation ("ENEOS”) today announced the signing of definitive agreements to establish Hawaii Renewables, LLC (“Hawaii Renewables”), a joint venture to produce renewable
July 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Liquid CO2 and Low Temperature Applications
by Sam A. Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics/Biofuels Digest) By far, cryogenic freezing of food products is the hallmark of low temperature applications for the commodity. ... Cryogenic freezing (usage) of the product is often represents the lion’s share of new developments which these
July 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Farm Ministry Flags Higher Diversion of Maize for Ethanol Amid Concerns over Import Dependency
by Shubhangi Mathur & Priyansh Verma (Money Control) These concerns that were conveyed to the petroleum ministry stem from India becoming import dependent for a grain that it typically exports. -- India's agriculture ministry has flagged a surge in the amount of
July 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Broco Energy Partners with Massport to Fuel a Greener Future with Renewable Diesel, Driving Carbon Reduction Solutions across Key Facilities
(Broco Energy/PR Newswire) Broco Energy, a leading energy provider and a recognized leader in clean energy solutions across New England, is proud to announce a new partnership with the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) to deliver and transition Massport's fuel tanks
July 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Gevo Sells Carbon Credits from North Dakota Asset
(Gevo) High-integrity carbon removal credits will be used to support buyer’s decarbonization and to mitigate corporate travel emissions -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) is pleased to announce that it is selling carbon abatement into the market for the first time. To
July 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Avia Solutions Group Will Build the Largest and Most Modern Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant in Northern Europe in Liepāja
(irliepaja.lv (Google translation)) The world's largest full-service aircraft leasing provider, Avia Solutions Group, together with its Latvian partners in the joint venture NorSAF, have launched an ambitious project - the largest sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant in Northern Europe will be
July 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Commission Concludes Examination of Potential Chinese Biofuel Imports Fraud
(European Commission) The Commission has concluded its examination of fraud allegations notified by the German authorities in 2023 in relation to biodiesel imports from China. The Commission identified some systemic weaknesses in the way certification audits have been conducted and is
July 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Return of The Rubik’s Cube: Higher Blends the Simple Solution to Match Up RVOs, SREs, E15, Tax Credits, & RINS
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Biofuels Digest) The only way to ensure the long term health of the biofuel (RFS) program is with more biofuels. That is because the construct of the RFS allows RINS and SREs to eat away at
July 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Qarlbo Biodiversity and Woodland Biofuels Sign Agreement to Advance Sustainable Forestry
(Qarlbo Biodiversity/PR Newswire) Biodiversity leader agrees to sell up to 500,000 tons of sustainably sourced pine forest thinnings from U.S. properties to Toronto-based Woodland Biofuels -- Qarlbo Biodiversity has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Woodland Biofuels to supply up to
July 18, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Feedstocks and Advanced Agriculture
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Demand for Sustainable, Affordable, Reliable, Available (SARA) feedstock is sky-high, especially for SAF, but it’s tough to find. Competition and pushback exist for conventional crops, necessitating more residues, like forest waste. Positively, new technologies for waste-to-fuels
July 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Shanghai Electric Produces First Batch of Green Hydrogen-Based Methanol at the 680MW Taonan Plant in Jilin
(Fuel Cells Works) -Shanghai Electric has reportedly produced its first batch of green hydrogen-based methanol at the 680MW Taonan plant in Jilin, marking a major milestone in China’s renewable fuel sector. -The demonstration phase integrates wind power and biomass gasification,
July 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Pearson Fuels Launches Second Annual E85 Day with $1.85 Fuel August 5-6, 2025
(Pearson Fuels) Big savings are coming to flex fuel vehicle drivers. In celebration of the second annual national E85 Day, Pearson Fuels is dropping the price of E85 to $1.85 per gallon at over 230 participating locations across California. From 8:30 a.m.
July 18, 2025 Read Full Article
EU's 'Green' Fuel Mandate Costly and Not Helping Environment, IATA Says
by Jun Yuan Yong (Reuters) The International Air Transport Association on Wednesday stepped up criticism of the European Union's sustainable aviation fuel mandate as a costly initiative that is not helping the environment as regional supplies there remain low. "The idea that
July 18, 2025 Read Full Article
LanzaJet’s $200 Mn Green Jet Fuel Plant to Launch by September-End Despite Policy, Cost Hurdles
by Sonali Mukherjee (Outlook Planet) Georgia’s $200 Mn ethanol-to-jet fuel plant to start by September despite limited tax credits and high production costs -- LanzaJet announced that its factory, first one designed to make green jet fuel from ethanol is expected to
July 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Digging into the Potential for Lower Emission Mining Operations
(ExxonMobile/Mining Technology) Mining is essential for modern life and demand is expected to grow. Diesel is expected to play a key role in mining through 2040, especially in haul truck operations. Productivity and efficiency gains can support emission reduction roadmaps of
July 18, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Renewable Chemicals & Materials
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Consumer demand for biobased materials is strong, and innovation is rampant with first commercial products becoming more common. Chemicals and materials offer higher margins suitable for early-stage companies. However, the sector faces significant headwinds, including a
July 18, 2025 Read Full Article
ClassNK launches “ClassNK Fleet Cost Simulation” Service - Supporting Cost Estimation for Regulatory Compliance, Including IMO Mid-Term Measures
(Class NK) ClassNK has launched a new service, "ClassNK Fleet Cost Simulation," as part of its "ClassNK Transition Support Services," which aims to facilitate the maritime industry’s transition to decarbonized fuels. This new service estimates the cost impact of GHG emission
July 17, 2025 Read Full Article
ITOCHU Announces Newbuilding Order for Ammonia Bunkering Vessel
(ITOCHU) ITOCHU Corporation (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Keita Ishii, President & COO; hereinafter “ITOCHU”) announced today that it recently signed a shipbuilding contract for the construction of a 5,000 m3 ammonia bunkering vessel (hereinafter the “Vessel”) with Sasaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (hereinafter
July 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Singapore: Bunker Fuel Sales Soar by 7.5% on Year in June 2025
(Manifold Times) 4.59 million mt of various marine fuel grades were delivered at the world’s largest bunkering port in June, up from 4.27 million mt recorded during the similar month in 2024, according to MPA. ... Bio-blended variants of marine fuel oil, low
July 17, 2025 Read Full Article
China Launches Green Methanol Bunkering at Dalian Port
(China Daily) China's green shipping ambitions took a significant step forward as the country's first bonded green methanol bunkering operation in the northeast was completed at Dalian Port in Liaoning province recently. The operation fueled the COSCO Shipping Yangpu, China's first methanol dual-fuel
July 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Neste to Supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to DHL Express at Singapore Changi Airport in One of the Largest SAF Deals in the Air Cargo Sector in Asia
(Neste) Supply of 7,400 tons (9.5 million liters) of neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from July 2025 to June 2026; One of the largest SAF deals in Asia in the air cargo sector, and DHL’s first SAF purchase for international flights from
July 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Landus Creates New Premium Opportunities with Clean Fuel Regulation Initiative
(Landus) Farmers can easily enroll their 2025 crop in the program starting in August -- Iowa farmers have a new market opportunity for their 2025 soybean crop. Landus is expanding its Clean Fuel Regulation (CFR) initiative, made possible by recent policy changes expected to
July 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Jack, the Giant, the Beanstalk, and SAF: A Battle for the Golden Skies
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... In Texas, XCF Global has already invested $350 million to bring New Rise Reno online and plans nearly $1 billion more to build a sprawling network of SAF plants across the U.S. and Australia, betting big that
July 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Japan Introduces Action Plan for Introduction of E10, E20
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) on June 10 introduced an action plan to introduce E10 and E20 gasoline blends, according to a report filed with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service’s Global Agricultural
July 16, 2025 Read Full Article
How IATA is a Sustainable Aviation Matchmaker
by Aaron McMillan (Procurement Magazine) Thanks to a new matchmaker platform, IATA is helping to connect airlines seeking sustainable aviation fuel with SAF producers offering supply The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has established the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Matchmaker platform to help
July 16, 2025 Read Full Article
USTR Announces Initiation of Section 301 Investigation of Brazil’s Unfair Trading Practices Public Comment DEADLINE August 18, 2025
(Office of U.S. Trade Representative) Today (July 15, 2025), the Office of the United States Trade Representative initiated an investigation of Brazil under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The investigation will seek to determine whether acts, policies, and
July 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Ontario Protecting Forest Sector Jobs and Workers: Province Investing over $9 Million to Support Economic Growth in Eastern Ontario
(Government of Ontario, Canada) The Government of Ontario is protecting workers and jobs in the forest sector by investing over $9.1 million in five research, innovation and modernization projects in Eastern Ontario. The investments from the Forest Biomass Program will help
July 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Additional Agreement with Cathay Pacific for Use of SAF
(Kintetsu World Express) Kintetsu World Express, Inc. (Tokyo, Japan) is pleased to announce that it has signed an additional agreement with Cathay Pacific Airways (Hong Kong, China) for the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Since 2021, KWE has been in discussions
July 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Shell Aviation, Accenture, Amex GBT Announce Evolution of Avelia
(American Express Global Business Travel/Biobased Diesel Daily) Shell Aviation, one of the largest suppliers of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), Accenture and American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) announced July 10 that Avelia is in the process of evolving to an
July 15, 2025 Read Full Article
CEVA Logistics and Avolta Launch Sustainable Road Transport Model Capable of Reducing up to 520 Tons of CO₂ Annually
(Ceva Logistics) Pilot project leverages three Duo Trailers fueled by renewable hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) along major Barcelona-Madrid transport route -- CEVA Logistics, a global leader in third-party logistics, and Avolta, leading global travel retail and F&B player, launched a new sustainable
July 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Blue Water Switches to Renewable Diesel for Port Activities in Denmark
(Blue Water Shipping/Biobased Diesel Daily) Blue Water Shipping announced July 10 that it is taking a new step in its efforts to reduce the company’s CO2 emissions by introducing hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), also known as renewable diesel, for port activities
July 15, 2025 Read Full Article
EU Palm Oil Imports Declined -- UFOP: Ban on Palm Oil Crediting Proves Effective – POME Should Now also Be Excluded
(Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen (UFOP)) EU member states imported significantly less palm oil in the 2024/25 marketing year than the previous year. The decrease in demand from Spain and Italy had an especially high impact on overall figures. From
July 15, 2025 Read Full Article
DHL Joins Forces with the FIA on Global Logistics Partnership
(DHL Group) For DHL, this partnership is a key step in the organization’s growing involvement in motorsport. Besides this new collaboration, DHL remains the Official Logistics Partner of Formula 1, Formula E, and the World Endurance Championship (WEC). The new partnership includes
July 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Avalon Energy Group and Sulzer Form Strategic Alliance and Partnership to Advance Global Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Avalon Energy Group/PR.com) Avalon selects BioFlux™ technology for its 100 KTA Sustainable Aviation Fuel project in Uruguay and secures global right to deploy BioFlux technology in SAF plants across Latin America, India, South Africa, Kenya, Eswatini, and the United States. Sulzer
July 15, 2025 Read Full Article
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