(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
markets/sales
Back TO HOMEWhy 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
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
Phelan Green Selects Honeywell Process Technology for Flagship South African eSAF Facility
(Honeywell) Phelan Green, through its clean fuels subsidiary Phelan eFuels, today (April 1, 2026) announced it has selected Honeywell’s renewable fuel process technology for its planned electro‑sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) facility in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape, South Africa. Phelan eFuels will deploy Honeywell
April 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Biodiesel for Generators: Recommendations from Scott Fenwick, Technical Director for Clean Fuels Alliance America
By Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Is your company looking to transition to renewable fuels? Perhaps for power generators? Advanced Biofuels USA recently got this email request: I am looking to convert our 5 Generac generators to run on biodiesel. I
April 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Nationwide E15 Sales Jump 23% In 2025, Setting New Record
by Scott Richman (Renewable Fuels Association) As Gasoline Prices Soar, the Need for Federal Legislation Allowing Year-Round E15 Sales Is Clearer Than Ever Before -- U.S. sales of E15, a gasoline blend containing 15 percent ethanol, hit a record 1.52 billion gallons in
April 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Standardization Critical to Unlocking Credible SAF Certificate Market, New Study Finds
(123Carbon) Inconsistent data in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Environmental Attribute Certificates is hindering transparency and transferability within the SAF value chain, according to a new white paper led by 123Carbon, in collaboration with Smart Freight Centre and Normec Verifavia. 123Carbon, the leading
April 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Toro Energy Selects EarnDLT's Greentruth Marketplace to List Verified RNG Certificates from One of Its Many Sites
(Earn DLT) Partnership with RNGA Energy Group, LLC Brings Blockchain-Verified Clean Energy Certificates to Market -- EarnDLT®, a leading blockchain-enabled environmental attribute data platform, today announced that Toro Energy, a Texas-based landfill gas-to-energy company, has selected Greentruth.com as its marketplace to list verified Renewable
April 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Neste Has Published Its Green Finance Report 2025
(Neste) Neste has today published its annual Green Finance Report for 2025. The Green Finance Report, which covers green financing activities in 2025, demonstrates our commitment to producing renewable fuels and thereby mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a
April 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Casterra Announces Successful Commercial Field Trials in Brazil, Positioning Castor Oil as a Promising Candidate for Economically Viable Biofuel Feedstock
(Casterra Ag/PR Newswire) Today, castor oil is a premium sustainable industrial feedstock for bio-based products -- Casterra Ag Ltd. ("Casterra"), a developer of high-yield castor seed varieties and integrated castor farming solutions, and a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd. (NASDAQ: EVGN) (TASE: EVGN), today (March
April 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Meloni-Backed Biofuels Project under Scrutiny Following New Investigation
(European Federation for Transport and Environment) Investigation by SourceMaterial and Politico, supported by data from T&E, into Eni’s publicly-backed Kenyan biofuels project, shows that it is struggling to deliver on its promise to produce non-edible food crops on poor quality
April 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Iowa's Biodiesel Industry Loses $89.5M in 2025; Three Plants Close
by Donnelle Eller (Des Moines Register) Last year was tough ― by at least one estimate, the toughest ever ― for Iowa’s biodiesel industry. The industry lost an estimated $89.5 million in 2025 and closed three plants in 2025, according to a
April 01, 2026 Read Full Article
RFA: Iowa E15 Sales Up 60% in 2025, Shattering Record
(Renewable Fuels Association) E15 accounted for more than 27 percent of total gasoline sales in Iowa in 2025, according to data released today by the Iowa Department of Revenue. The data show that more than 410 million gallons of E15 were sold in
April 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Gevo Announces it is Developing Plans for Major Ethanol Expansion at Richardton, North Dakota Facility
(Gevo) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), a leader in sustainable fuels and carbon management, today (March 30, 2026) announced that it is developing plans for a potential expansion at the site of its Gevo North Dakota facility (“GND”) in Richardton, North Dakota
March 31, 2026 Read Full Article
The Entire Itabus Fleet Travels with Enilive HVO Diesel Biofuel
(Eni) Enilive HVO diesel biofuel, produced from waste and residues, reduces CO2 equivalent emissions by 79.5%; In 2025, Itabus used HVO with a peak of 75%: its fleet has traveled 20 million kilometers using more than 3 million liters of Enilive HVO. Rome, 30
March 31, 2026 Read Full Article
FrieslandCampina Supports CO₂ Reduction on Dairy Farms with Renewable Diesel
(FrieslandCampina) FrieslandCampina is taking another step to further improve sustainability across the dairy chain. Through a collaboration with Future Fuels, member dairy farmers can now more easily switch to renewable diesel (HVO100). This fuel emits up to 90 percent less CO₂
March 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Irizar and Scania Innovate Sustainable Bus Future with Hybrid-Electric Coach
by Sean Mortell (Australian Bus and Coach) In recent years, Irizar and Scania have combined to produce a hybrid-electric coach offering that is rethinking the future of sustainable transport around Australia In music, a bridge is often considered the most important part
March 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Anew Climate and Avenir Complete First Joint Bio-LNG Bunkering in Europe
(Anew Climate/Newswire) Partnership launches certified Bio‑LNG supply routes in Europe, supporting maritime operators in meeting FuelEU Maritime, RED III, and EU ETS requirements. -- Anew Climate, a global leader in low-carbon fuel solutions, and Avenir, a leading provider of LNG and Bio-LNG
March 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Acelen Renewables and Finboot Sign Partnership to Expand Biofuel Traceability
(Finboot/EIN Presswire) Agreement aims to establish a digital structure to monitor the life cycle of the production of SAF and HVO made from macauba. The tool will ensure transparency throughout the value chain, from the origin of the biomass to the production
March 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil’s Dual-Fuel Ethanol Fleet Stabilizes Gasoline Prices Despite Iran War Oil Shock
by Maurico Savarese (Associated Press) As the war in Iran rattles global oil markets, Brazil is partially shielded by a decades-old buffer against shocks that is both cheap and environmentally friendly: Tens of millions of drivers here can choose between filling their tank with
March 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Modi Wants ‘Team India’ to Be Energy Independent, but How Are the States Placed?
(The Federal) PM urges states to encourage alternative sources and schemes such as GOBARdhan but not all of them are making similar progress in Green Energy -- On Friday (March 27), Prime Minister Narendra Modi called a meeting with chief ministers of
March 30, 2026 Read Full Article
BMW Study Backs Renewable Fuels for EU Road Transport
(BMW Group/Automotive World) Research commissioned by BMW finds advanced biofuels from EU feedstocks could cover more than half of EU road fuel demand by 2030 -- A study commissioned by BMW has found that European domestic feedstocks could cover between 38% and
March 30, 2026 Read Full Article
New Study Explores Renewable Fuels’ Future Potential
(Safety4Sea) WinGD and Envision have released a new study examining the operational costs of ships powered by renewable fuels, providing a look at how green shipping economics are expected to evolve in the coming years. -- Green fuels can be competitive in
March 30, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to Sulzer Chemtech BioFlux
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Sulzer’s BioFlux technology offers a high-efficiency platform for producing Renewable Diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). By utilizing a unique liquid-full hydrotreating reactor, the process eliminates mass transfer limits and gas recycle, significantly reducing CAPEX and
March 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Nufarm Strengthens Strategic Collaboration to Support Long Term Growth in Biofuels Production
(Nufarm) Nufarm Limited (NUF:ASX) has expanded its strategic partnership with bp, reinforcing Nufarm’s ambition to scale sustainable biofuels and help meet growing demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Renewable Diesel (RD). The updated agreement provides a long-term framework that
March 27, 2026 Read Full Article
EU-Australia Trade Deal: Another Gut-Punch to Europe’s Strategically Important Renewable Ethanol Industry
(ePURE) Significant concessions to Australia on duty-free ethanol come as the European Commission confirms provisional application of EU-Mercosur agreement -- The newly announced trade agreement between the EU and Australia is the latest blow to Europe’s renewable ethanol industry and agriculture sector
March 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Applauds EPA’s Final 2026-2027 RFS Rules
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America thanked the Environmental Protection Agency for finalizing robust biomass-based diesel volumes in the 2026-27 Renewable Fuel Standard rule. The RFS rule provides much-needed certainty to biodiesel and renewable diesel producers and other
March 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Ensus Plant to Reopen after £100m from UK to Protect CO2 Supplies
by Dominic Ellis (Gasworld) The UK government is to provide £100m ($133m) funding to allow Ensus UK’s Teesside biorefinery to restart operations imminently – providing a boost for pressurised CO2 supplies and in response to uncertainty from the Iran conflict. Production of the
March 27, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to OCOchem
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) OCOchem was named a global finalist for the Best CO2 Utilization Innovation Award in 2026 for its pioneering Carbon FluX Electrolyzer Pilot Plant. The newsworthy core of their presentation is the commercial realization of the “Bio
March 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Big Shift Ahead? Ethanol & Flex Vehicles Could Transform India’s Auto Sector
(Business Today) Vijendra Singh, President of the All India Distillers' Association (AIDA), has called for the commercialisation of flex-fuel vehicles to address India's energy crisis. Speaking at the AIDA Annual Distillers' Conclave 2026, Singh stated, "Imagine that many vehicles will run
March 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels and Maritime Decarbonisation: Trust, but Verify
by John Snyder (Riviera) Operators’ use of biofuel has increased twelvefold since 2021 as international and EU regulations kick in, but caution is required regarding fuel quality and origin -- Over the last five years, shipowners have increasingly adopted biofuel as a
March 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Engine Retrofit Report: Applying Alternative Fuels to Existing Ships
(Lloyd's Register) The maritime industry is tackling a pivotal challenge of reducing carbon emissions from the existing shipping fleet, as we strive towards a greener and more sustainable future. One option for this is retrofitting existing ship engines for alternative lower
March 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Exclusive: Ukraine Could Boost Rapeseed Plantings if Iran Conflict Drags on
by Pavel Polityuk (Reuters) Ukraine could boost rapeseed plantings by a third to 1.5 million hectares if the conflict in Iran drags on, its deputy economy minister told Reuters on Thursday, as soaring global fuel prices lift demand for biodiesel feedstocks. Fuel
March 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Inherit Enters Operation with World’s First Carbon Removal Project from Biogas in Norway
(Inherent) Biogenic CO2 captured from wastewater biogas is now being permanently stored 2,600 metres below the seabed. A global first for bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS). Oslo, Norway — March 23, 2026 – The first tank truck loads of
March 26, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to Oberon Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Oberon Fuels highlights the necessity of maintaining “Molecular Flexibility” and “Market Flexibility” to build a sustainable business in the shifting renewable fuels landscape. The most newsworthy development is their launch of “AeroNu,” a renewable Dimethyl Ether
March 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Viking Announces Float Out of the World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship
(Viking Cruises) Set to Debut in Fall 2026, the Viking Libra Meets Water for the First Time -- Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today (March 19, 2026) announced that the Viking Libra®, the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship capable of operating with zero emissions,
March 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Jiaxing Port Area Is Building a Zero-Carbon Shipping Model with Hydrogen Power.
by Chi Weitao (Jiaxing Daily/Sina Finance (Google translation)) On the morning of March 17, accompanied by gentle ripples, the "Oriental Hydrogen Port," the first inland waterway container ship in China with a 64 TEU hydrogen fuel cell power, smoothly berthed at berth
March 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Skarv Shipping Takes Delivery of First Ammonia-, Methanol-Ready Multipurpose Vessel
(Manifold Times) “PEAK SKARV 1”, the first newbuilding contracted for Skarv Shipping at Huanghai Shipbuilding in China, includes an optimised engine ready for ammonia or methanol, batteries and a shore-power system. Skarv Shipping Solutions (Skarv) on Monday (23 March) said it has
March 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Production "Accelerated"! Beihai Shipbuilding Achieves 7 Major Milestones in 5 Days.
(International Shipping Network/eworldship (Google translation)) In recent days, Beihai Shipbuilding has achieved significant results in several key areas of shipbuilding, with key milestones such as ship delivery, commencement of construction, undocking, and jacking being completed in quick succession, fully accelerating production
March 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Construction Begins on Methanol, Pure Electric, and LNG Hybrid Ships in Guiping, Guangxi.
(China News Network Guangxi (Google translation)) On-site cooperation agreements for the construction of 19 new energy vessels were signed with three companies: Qingyuan Lihang Transportation Co., Ltd., Guangdong Yizhilian Marine Engineering Co., Ltd., and Guangxi Jinmao Shipping Transportation Co., Ltd., marking
March 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuel and Ag Groups Call on Treasury to Make 45Z Regulations Work for Farmers
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Renewable Fuels Association, Growth Energy, Clean Fuels Alliance America and the SAF Coalition on March 25 joined more 20 state and national ag groups in urging the Trump Administration to make the upcoming 45Z
March 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Hyundai Motor Introduces XCIENT Fuel Cell Truck Fleet in South America to Drive Zero Tailpipe Emissions Logistics in Uruguay
(Hyundai) • Hyundai Motor launches South America’s first XCIENT Fuel Cell Class-8 heavy-duty truck fleet to advance low-carbon freight solutions The company joins the Kahirós Project to develop green hydrogen infrastructure and contribute to decarbonizing timber logistics in Uruguay The project is backed
March 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Woodland Biomass Innovations Validates Engineering Design for First Commercial Facility
(Woodland Biomass Innovations) Woodland Biomass Innovations (Woodland BIO) today announced the successful completion of Front-End Loading Phase 2 (FEL-2) validation engineering for its first commercial-scale biomass-to-gasoline facility. This milestone represents a major de-risking event for the project, providing a third-party technical and
March 25, 2026 Read Full Article
California Public Utilities Commission Conditionally Approves RNG Procurement Contract from Anaergia’s SoCal Biomethane Facility
(Anaergia/Business Wire) Anaergia’s Facility To Be The First Project To Supply RNG Under Senate Bill 1440 - California’s Biomethane Procurement Program -- Anaergia Inc. (“Anaergia” or the “Company”) (TSX: ANRG; OTCQX: ANRGF) reports that the California Public Utilities Commission (“CPUC”) has conditionally
March 25, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to SAF Markets, Technologies, and Barriers
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation from Poten & Partner’s Sarah Boisvert highlights Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) markets, technologies, and barriers. The most newsworthy aspect is the identification of the most significant barrier to SAF adoption: the notable imbalance between
March 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Op-Ed: Biofuels Move from Theory to Practice at Sea
by Siddhesh Prabhu (CargoRex) For many shipowners, the conversation around decarbonization is no longer about long-term ambition alone. It is increasingly about what can be done now, within existing operational and commercial constraints, to improve emissions performance without waiting for new fuels,
March 25, 2026 Read Full Article
US Plans to Allow E15 Gasoline this Summer
by Cole Martin (Argus Media) The US is planning to allow refiners and retailers to supply a gasoline blend with more ethanol than is usually allowed in some states in the summer, an effort to temper fuel costs that have surged
March 25, 2026 Read Full Article
A First Leg Toward Sustainability: Mandarin Airlines Chooses SAF
(ATR) Regional airlines are increasingly looking for practical solutions to reduce their environmental impact and ATR is committed to meeting their expectations, in particular by offering a SAF option for the first leg of their ferry flight. Last week, Mandarin Airlines reached an important milestone in its partnership with ATR
March 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Nippon Biofuels Supplies Jatropha-Based Biofuel Blend for RoRo Trial in Japan
(Manifold Times) Trial involved the use of a biofuel blend comprising 10% Jatropha-derived SVO mixed with conventional heavy fuel oil on a RORO vessel operating on a domestic shipping route over a seven-day period. Japan’s Nippon Biofuels recently said it has supplied
March 24, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to SkyNRG
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) SkyNRG is actively developing a diversified pipeline of commercial-scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) projects globally. The most newsworthy update is the progress on their scaling hubs, specifically “Project Wigeon” in Washington state, which targets a 50
March 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Petrolimex to Replace Mineral Gasoline with E10RON95 Biofuel ahead of Schedule
(The Saigon Times) Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) will replace all mineral gasoline with E10RON95 biofuel nationwide by next month, instead of June 2026 as earlier planned to cope with the increasing energy risk. The shift to E10RON95 is expected to reduce
March 23, 2026 Read Full Article
India to Launch Carbon Market Trading within Four Months
by Vivek Waghmode (BioEnergy Times) India is set to launch formal trading in its domestic carbon market within the next four months, marking a major step in its efforts to reduce emissions and strengthen climate action. Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced
March 23, 2026 Read Full Article
New Biofuel Rolled out in Brazil as Diesel Worries Rise
(BioEnergy Times) A city in southern Brazil has stepped up the use of a new biofuel in its municipal vehicles as concerns grow over diesel supply due to tensions in the Middle East, The Times of India reported. Passo Fundo has begun
March 23, 2026 Read Full Article
DHL Express Partners Malaysia Aviation Group to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(DHL) With the GoGreen Plus service, MAG is investing in SAF to reduce greenhouse gas emissions of cross-border shipments fulfilled by DHL Express DHL Express has signed an agreement with Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, for the
March 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Op-Ed: Can Corn Continue to Reign for the Next 250 Years?
by Krista Swanson and Sean Arians (National Corn Growers Association/Ag Daily) ... Corn remains a major source of energy in the United States, fulfilling roles as your protein’s protein in livestock feed and fueling our decreased dependence on petroleum in our
March 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Europe Needs Energy Now: Waste-Based Biodiesel Can Deliver
(European Waste-Based and Advanced Biofuels Association) “Despite stronger safeguards and an expanded feedstock base, EU policy still imposes a 1.7% contribution cap on fuels produced from Annex IX Part B feedstocks, such as used cooking oil and animal fats. This limit no
March 23, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy in Austria
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Austria is aggressively targeting climate neutrality by 2040 and a 100% renewable electricity supply by 2030. Bioenergy already accounts for 20% of the nation’s final energy consumption. Newsworthy developments include OMV’s €200 million pilot plant at
March 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Certas Energy Brings HVO to Major Low-Carbon Truck Stop Expansion
(Biofuels International) Certas Energy, the UK’s leading independent distributor of fuel and lubricants, has acquired the Watling Street truck stop in St Albans, marking the first phase of a major expansion of its national truck stop network — and a significant
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Việt Nam Needs to Accelerate Adoption of Biofuel Amid Global Energy Supply Uncertainty
(VietStock) Although the mandatory roadmap for biofuel blending will take effect from June 1, Việt Nam should consider accelerating the use of biofuel-blended petrol in response to increasingly complex geopolitical developments affecting global energy supplies, Deputy Minister Nguyễn Sinh Nhật Tân
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Council Explores Ethanol Demand Growth In European Union
(U.S. Grains & Bioproducts Council) U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) Regional Ethanol Manager for the European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK) and Canada Stephanie Larson recently traveled to Spain and Belgium to enhance the Council’s presence and visibility in ethanol
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Australia Post Sets New 2030 Targets to Reduce Carbon Emissions, Enhance Circularity
(Australia Post/Biobased Diesel Daily) Australia Post announced March 4 that it has launched its 2030 sustainability framework, setting new targets to reduce carbon emissions and keep resources in use across its fleet, properties and operations over the next five years. Having already
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Eco Innovation Group, Inc. (ECOX) Provides Update on Kepler GTL Sustainable Aviation Fuel Initiative and Airline Supply Opportunities
(Eco Innovation Group/Access Newswire) Eco Innovation Group, Inc. (OTCID:ECOX) ("ECOX" or the "Company") today (March 13, 2026) provided a corporate update regarding its previously announced strategic transaction with Kepler GTL Technologies Inc. ("Kepler GTL") and growing commercial engagement from the aviation
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Inpex Supplies Renewable Diesel at Winter-Sports Events in Sapporo, Japan
(Inpex/Biobased Diesel Daily) Inpex Corp. announced March 6 that it was supplying a blend of 40 percent renewable diesel (RD40) to power snow groomers and other course-maintenance vehicles at two major snowboard halfpipe competitions held in Sapporo, Japan. The RD40, which can
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Updated Approval List Shows Many Commercial Vehicles Are Ready for High Blends of Biodiesel
(Association Quality Management Biodiesel (AGQM)) Many trucks, buses, tractors, and construction vehicles are already approved for higher biodiesel blends, according to a list composed by the Association Quality Management Biodiesel (AGQM). The list was published together with several German and international
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
National Biodiesel Day Celebrates America’s History, Future of Clean Fuel Production
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels CEO: Biodiesel and renewable diesel producers stand ready to drive new industry growth -- Biodiesel has been an early driver of clean fuel growth in America and a consistent foundation for farm and food security throughout
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuel Trial Voyage Conducted on the Bulk Carrier "YODOHIME"
(IINO Lines) IINO Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Yusuke Otani; hereinafter "IINO Lines") and Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director President: Hitoshi Kanno; hereinafter "J-POWER") are pleased to announce that
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Edible Oils Caught between Weak Demand and Biodiesel Bets, Says Analyst Mistry
(Reuters/Channel News Asia) Global edible oil markets are behaving unpredictably as energy supply disruptions from the Middle East war lift hopes for biodiesel demand, though subdued buying from major importers has clouded the price outlook, industry veteran Dorab Mistry said. "Wartime market
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
CFP Energy Enables Corporate Investment for Sustainable Aviation Fuel through SAF Certificate Transaction
(CFP Energy) CFP Energy Group, the energy and environmental solutions provider, has completed a Sustainable Aviation Fuel certificate (SAFc) transaction for a global corporate seeking to address emissions from business travel and logistics. The trade demonstrates growing corporate demand for credible, scalable solutions that
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Aemetis Reports Increased RNG Production, Progress with MVR System at Keyes Ethanol Plant
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Aemetis Inc. released fourth quarter financial results on March 12, reporting a 61% increase in renewable natural gas (RNG) production. The company also highlighted operations at its California ethanol plant and biodiesel facility in India. During
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Port of Rotterdam Authority Builds Quay for Evos Expansion
(Port of Rotterdam) Evos Rotterdam is expanding its terminal in Europoort (21 tanks, approx. 260,000 m³) with five storage tanks (total 67,500 m³) for (bio)methanol and (bio)ethanol. An additional inland shipping berth is required to facilitate the extra transhipment. The expansion
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Meal Market Dependent on Animal Feeding (Grain Marketing)
by John Hall (Delmarva Farmer) Crushing a typical 60-pound bushel of soybeans yields 11-12 pounds of crude oil, 44-48 pounds of meal, and 4 pounds of hull. The crushing balance sheet requires sales of all components for it to be profitable. ... The
March 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Podcast: Scaling up Biofuels in Australia
by David Claughton and Warwick Long (ABC Rural) It's been a difficult week for farmers when it comes to fuel and fertiliser prices, but could biofuels produced here in Australia help? The renewable fuels industry gathered in Sydney to discuss ways to scale
March 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Future Energy Global and Climate Impact Partners Launch SAF Certificates to Help Companies Tackle Scope 3 Emissions
(Climate Impact Partners) Future Energy Global (FEG), a pioneer in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market scaling, and Climate Impact Partners, a global leader in carbon market solutions, have joined forces to bring SAF Certificates (SAFc) to market – enabling companies to address Scope
March 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Hong Kong Completes Its First SIMOPS Green Methanol Bunkering Operation
by Michael Grinter (Hong Kong Maritime Hub) The Hong Kong Seaport Alliance (HKSPA) has successfully completed Hong Kong’s first simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) green methanol bunkering at the COSCO-HIT Terminals today, marking a pivotal advancement in the port’s transformation into a green
March 16, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy in Brazil
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bioenergy dominates Brazil’s renewable landscape, supplying over half of the nation’s heat and 22% of its transport energy. The recently passed 2024 Future Fuel Law marks a major milestone, establishing national mandates for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF),
March 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Lawmakers to IRS: Don't Leave Farmers behind in 45Z Rule
by Lydia Johnson and Kim Chipman (Agri-Pulse) Regulations for the new 45Z biofuel tax incentive need to account for cover crops, precision fertilizer applications and other regenerative agriculture practices to ensure that farmers fully benefit from the subsidy, farm-state Republican lawmakers say
March 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Equinor Enters Bio-Methanol Agreement with Wallenius Wilhelmsen
(Equinor) Equinor has entered into a 2-year bio-methanol supply agreement with Wallenius Wilhelmsen, a major global player in shipping and vehicle logistics, supporting a growing marine segment for low-carbon fuels. Soon bio-methanol from Equinor will fuel ships that are bringing cars and
March 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Stargate Hydrogen Signs the First Partnership in the UK with Seacht Group.
(Stargate Hydrogen) Agreement with Seacht Group marks the company’s entry into the UK hydrogen market -- Stargate Hydrogen today (March 2, 2026) announced a partnership with Seacht Group, marking its first partnership in the United Kingdom. The agreement is a key step in Stargate Hydrogen’s
March 12, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy in the EU
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bioenergy now accounts for over 60% of the EU’s renewable energy supply, proving crucial for offsetting the region’s 70% reliance on fossil fuels. The newly updated RED III directive significantly tightens biomass sustainability criteria and raises the binding
March 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Ferry Switch to Bio-LNG Significantly Reduces CO2 Emissions
(Everllence) TT-Line announces successful PrimeServ collaboration -- TT-Line, the German ferry operator, has revealed that – working closely with Everllence PrimeServ Germany – its Ro-Ro passenger vessels, the ‘Nils Holgersson‘ and the ‘Peter Pan’, successfully operated on bio-LNG during 2025, enjoying a
March 12, 2026 Read Full Article
EASA Publishes Briefing Note on Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Prices in 2025 in the European Union
(European Union Aviation Safety Agency) The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the “2025 Aviation Fuels Reference Prices for ReFuelEU Aviation” briefing note, which provides key reference prices for SAF and other relevant aviation fuels for the European Union (EU). The briefing note
March 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Repsol Aims to Increase Renewable Fuel Production to 1.5 Million Metric Tons Annually by 2028
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) Spain-based multinational energy company Repsol on March 10 announced plans to invest up to EUR 10 billion ($11.61 billion) in its operations through 2028, with a portion of that investment dedicated to low-carbon projects, including renewable
March 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Rising Fuel Costs Show EU Should Import Ethanol from Brazil -- Not Beef
(Irish Cattle & Sheep Farmers Association) ICSA Rural Development chair Edmond Phelan has said the surge in global fuel prices highlights the need for Europe to prioritise bioethanol imports over unnecessary beef imports from Brazil. “Events in the Middle East have
March 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Mexico’s Sheinbaum to Discuss Ethanol with Brazil
(Bnamericas) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum will discuss forming deeper ties with Brazil in the ethanol sector during a potential visit to the South American country later this year. Sheinbaum is likely to visit Brazil before June, she said at a press conference
March 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Maersk and Avenir Sign Bio-LNG Supply Agreement
(Bioenergy Insight) Avenir Marine Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Avenir LNG, has signed a framework fuel supply agreement with shipping giant A.P. Moller - Maersk to supply liquefied biomethane (bio-LNG) from 2027. The agreement, concluded in the second half of 2025,
March 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Fueling Africa’s Flight: A Techno-Economic Assessment of Sustainable Aviation Fuels in Africa
by Megersa Abate, Robert Malina, Gonca Seber, Charles E. Schlumberger (World Bank Group) Africa’s aviation sector is poised for rapid growth, with passenger traffic expected to double over its 2023 level by 2043, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA 2024). This
March 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Recalibrating: Why the Auto Industry Isn’t Saying Goodbye to Engines --- March 24, 2026 --- ONLINE
With the industry’s renewed focus on advanced engines, this session takes stock of the past, present, and future of this technology in the auto sector. We’ll explore market trends, policy shifts, and technological innovations that continue to shape the role
March 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Be8 Takes over Operations at the Alto Araguaia (MT) Plant, Marking Its Sixth Biodiesel Factory in Brazil.
(Be8) Following approval from CADE (Brazil's antitrust authority), Be8 expands its industrial capacity and consolidates approximately 15% market share in the Brazilian biodiesel market. Be8, a renewable energy company, officially took over operations of the Alto Araguaia (MT) biodiesel plant this Tuesday
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
CLPe and CNOOC Wrap up Hong Kong’s First STS LNG Bunkering Operation of VLCC
(Manifold Times) CNOOC’s “Haiyang Shiyou 301” delivered 4,700 cubic metres of LNG to “Maran Dione” in around seven hours at the South Cheung Chau Anchorage. -- CLPe, a wholly owned subsidiary of CLP Holdings, on Tuesday (3 March) said it has completed
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
BioTreasure Secures €2.5M from SPRIND to Scale Integrated Bio-Chemical Manufacturing Platform
(BioTreasure) BioTreasure Secures €2.5M from SPRIND to Scale Integrated Bio-Chemical Manufacturing Platform -- BioTreasure, backed by SPRIND and leveraging Insempra's industrial biotechnology platform, has advanced to Stage III of SPRIND's Circular Biomanufacturing Challenge, securing €2.5 million to scale its integrated bio-chemical manufacturing
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Authorities Tout Biofuel as Global Oil Prices Soar
by Yuthana Praiwan (Bangkok Post) ... Energy authorities are stepping up efforts to expand biofuel usage to reduce reliance on oil imports and safeguard against potential fuel shortages. The move comes as global oil prices surge, driven by the ongoing conflict between the
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Plant Gets Key Approval for Carbon Burial Well
by Alton Wallace (The Center Square/New Orleans City Business) KEY TAKEAWAYS: Strategic Biofuels received a draft Class VI well permit for carbon storage tied to its Louisiana Green Fuels project. The wood-fired biofuels plant in Caldwell Parish would capture and store carbon about a mile underground. The facility plans to convert 1.3 million
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
RNG Continues to Lead as the Easy-to-Switch Clean Fuel for Multi-Sector Fleets Signing New Agreements with Clean Energy
(Clean Energy) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE), the largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market, has announced a slew of deals with trucking, refuse, and transit fleets nationwide. The agreements span renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling infrastructure and RNG supply,
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
European Biodiesel Premiums Fall to 2-Year Lows on Gasoil Rally
by Uzma Gulbahar and Anna Kirillov (S&P Global) UCO market holds amid uncertainty driven by Middle East war; Flat prices relatively stable, premiums adjust to gasoil; RME premiums trade above UCOME levels European biodiesel premiums fell to two-year lows March 3 as underlying gasoil
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Hit a Crossroads as Costs Climb, Policy Lags
by Elise Schafer (Feed & Grain) Rising costs, shifting trade and uncertain policy are reshaping what biofuels mean for U.S. agriculture. -- The biofuels industry that transformed American agriculture over the past two decades now faces a critical inflection point. While ethanol
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
US Sorghum Turns to Ethanol as Exports Slows
by Ryan Koory (Argus Media) Slowing global trade activity, and growing biofuels opportunities have pushed US sorghum growers to pivot towards ethanol as a future driver of demand. Slowing international trade, with some partners "on the sideline" this year combined with a
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Fast-Tracked For Success: Carbon-by-Rail
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) To help ethanol producers manage captured CO2, Frontier Carbon Solutions LLC is full steam ahead with a carbon-by-rail logistics operation that could serve producers from Illinois to California. Robby Rockey, CEO of Frontier Infrastructure Holdings
March 05, 2026 Read Full Article
ACE Offers Tools to Increase Ethanol Usage
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The big topic at the 2026 Commodity Classic last week was the need for year-round, nationwide E15, but despite the roadblocks the number of stations selling higher blends continues to increase, according to American Coalition for Ethanol Senior Vice
March 05, 2026 Read Full Article
House Ag Committee Declines to Add E15 Language to Draft 2026 Farm Bill
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., on March 4 attempted to amend the draft 2026 Farm Bill currently under consideration by the House Agriculture Committee to include language enabling year-round sales of E15. The amendment did not
March 05, 2026 Read Full Article
From Tax Incentives to Market Access: Unlocking Climate-Smart Acres for the Chemical Sector
(World Bio Market Insights) This keynote panel explores the expansion potential for U.S. bioethanol into the global chemical sector, leveraging incentives under Section 45Z of the Inflation Reduction Act. As chemical companies pursue net-zero goals, demand for low-carbon, biobased feedstocks is
March 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Are Flex-Fuel Vehicles Making a Comeback?
by Larry Lee (Brownfield Ag News) Ethanol leaders are focused on bringing nationwide E15 to consumers, but the E85 blend is starting to get more attention. Troy Bredenkamp with the Renewable Fuels Association tells Brownfield that nationwide E15 has the potential to
March 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels M&A: 2025 Review & Outlook
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Editor’s Note: For quite a number of years, we have been pleased to collaborate with our friends at Ocean Park Advisors to bring you an annual report for Biofuels Mergers and Acquisition activity during the year
March 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuel Expectations Building in Oilseed Sector
by Barry Coleman (Northern Canola Growers Association/Farm & Ranch Guide) The bullish strength of oilseed markets recently is tied to the efforts of biofuel supporters on both sides of the border seeking to grow the industry and the expectation that
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
European Renewable Ethanol Producers Oppose Provisional Application of the EU-Mercosur Agreement
(ePURE) The European Commission’s decision to circumvent the democratic process by provisionally applying the EU-Mercosur trade agreement is yet another sign that the deal is a bad one for Europe – especially for the strategically important EU renewable ethanol industry and
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Swindon Vehicles to Soon Run on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil
by Michael Ribbeck (Swindon Advertiser) Hundreds of council vehicles will soon be running on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). Swindon Borough Council will introduce HVO across its fleet starting next month, aiming to cut carbon dioxide emissions by up to 90 per cent. The
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Opinion Ethanol Blending a Strategic Asset Zim Must Promote
(ZimEye) As the SADC Sustainable Energy Week unfolds in Victoria Falls, bringing together regional policymakers, investors and energy leaders, Zimbabwe stands in a unique and credible position. More than a participant in the regional energy transition conversation, Zimbabwe is already a proven
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
The Future of Worldwide Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Demand: Different Transatlantic Government Policies Make Pathways to Net-Zero Aviation Difficult
by Michael Croudace (Sustainable Aviation Fuels Institute) ... This paper examines how U.S. policy retrenchment under President Trump, aggressive European mandates, airline voluntary programs, and potential U.S. policy reversal will shape worldwide SAF demand through mid-century. The Trump administration’s actions in 2025 dramatically
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Swedavia Expands Joint Sustainable Aviation Fuel Purchase
(BioEnergy Times) Sweden’s state-owned airport operator, Swedavia, has increased its annual joint purchase of sustainable aviation fuel to reduce emissions from business travel. This year, the program includes new participants such as Luleå Municipality and the ground handling company Aviator Airport
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
NorthStandard White Paper Provides Expert Group Guide on Biofuel Path to Decarbonisation
(NorthStandard) ‘Biofuels – Driving the green transition’ brings together insights from NorthStandard, supplier World Fuel and leading testing agency Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS), in a unique discussion document outlining biofuel uptake, potential issues and loss prevention measures. Many owner-operators who seek a drop-in
March 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Leaders Will Push E15, Maritime Fuel
(The Fence Post) The ethanol industry is frustrated over the lack of action on a bill in the House to legalize E15 gasoline nationwide throughout the year, and will also urge President Trump to support an international agreement that would pave
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Asia's Ethanol Targets and Recent Developments
(Reuters/Hydrocarbon Processing) More countries in the Asia-Pacific region are adopting ethanol blending with gasoline as they try to cut reliance on imported fuel and achieve carbon emission targets. Indonesia, Asia's largest gasoline importer, plans to impose a mandatory bioethanol content level of
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Platts Discontinues Biodiesel FOB SE Asia Assessment from Feb. 25
(S&P Global) Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, has discontinued its Biodiesel FOB Southeast Asia daily price assessment and the associated PME versus Crude Palm Oil assessment, effective Feb. 25, 2026. The final publication date s of the Biodiesel FOB Southeast Asia
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
RFOcean Secures First Long-Term e-Methanol Supply from ETFuels, Driven by FuelEU
(ETFuels) Shipping company locks in fixed-price e-methanol ahead of EU climate regulations -- RFOcean, a fully integrated European shipping company, has signed a binding long-term off-take agreement with ETFuels to purchase e-methanol at a fixed price from 2030. This is not a
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
RFA’s Cooper Calls for Year-Round E15, Highlights Record Ethanol Production at 31st Annual National Ethanol Conference
(Renewable Fuels Association) Speaking to attendees at the 31st annual National Ethanol Conference in Orlando, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper celebrated a record-breaking year for the U.S. ethanol industry while urging Congress and the Trump administration to fully
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
How Federal Renewable Fuel Policies Support Farmers, Fleets, and the Environment - Part 2
by Kara Gundel (Engine Technology Forum) For nearly two decades, renewable fuels have quietly become one of the nation’s most practical tools for reducing transportation emissions. Unlike emerging technologies that require entirely new infrastructure, these fuels work within today’s engines and
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
New Study Finds E15 Saved Minnesota Drivers $24.7 Million in 2024, Delivering Consistent Savings at the Pump
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Minnesota drivers saved $24.7 million in 2024 alone by choosing E15, a lower-cost fuel option often marketed as Unleaded 88 that has consistently been priced below traditional gasoline blends, according to a new study released today by the
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
USDA Predicts 17% Boost in Soybean Oil Use in Biofuel Production
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The USDA on Feb. 19 released its Grains and Oilseed Outlook, predicting an increase in soybean production and planted acres for 2026-'27. The volume of soybean oil used for biofuel production is expected to increase approximately
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
China Should Stop Funding Biofuel Projects Linked to Indonesia’s Deforestation
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Yeta Purnama (Fair Observer) Indonesia and China stand at a crossroads in their economic partnership, and the decision they make on palm oil could shape the future of tropical forests. China, specifically, should stop funding biofuel projects
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
DP World, Svitzer Partner to Bunker Tugboats with Biofuel
by Martyn Wingrove (Riviera) The terminal operator and tug owner are collaborating to cut emissions from ship handling and towage -- DP World and Svitzer are working together to use biofuel on tugs to reduce emissions at a major container port in the
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
VAROPreem Starts Supplying Ecolabelled Renewable Diesel Preem Redefine HVO100 in Norway
(VAROPreem) • VAROPreem launches Preem Redefine HVO100, the only Nordic Swan eco-labelled renewable diesel available in Norway. Follows successful introduction in Sweden. The fuel enables diesel vehicle owners to reduce fossil‑based emissions by at least 90%*, compared with traditional diesel for Norway’s one
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Hapag-Lloyd and DSV Expand Decarbonisation Partnership with 18,000 Tonnes CO₂e Agreement
(DSV) Two-year framework agreement signed for the reduction of Scope 3 emissions18,000 tonnes CO₂e emission reductions contracted; Agreement is the first of its kind that allows the inclusion of alternative fuels -- Hapag-Lloyd and DSV have signed a two-year Ship Green framework agreement
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
RFA Releases 2026 Ethanol Industry Outlook and Pocket Guide
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association released its 2026 Ethanol Industry Outlook and Pocket Guide today (February 24, 2026) to kick off the 31st annual National Ethanol Conference, taking place this week in Orlando. The annual publications serve as the go-to source of ethanol
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Exomad Green, Senken Announce 105,000-Ton Carbon-Removal Agreement Destined for Aviation
(Exomad Green/Biobased Diesel Daily) Exomad Green, the largest durable carbon-dioxide removal (CDR) supplier, announced Feb. 12 a new multiyear offtake agreement with Senken covering 105,000 metric tons of permanently removed CO2 across the 2026-’28 period. The credits are destined for deployment within
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
DHL Group Adds New Sustainability Milestones in Asia Pacific Across Skies and Streets
(DHL Group) Strategic SAF agreements signed with Cathay, Cosmo Energy and Neste; Currently operates over 1,800 electric vehicles across the region; Added the first facility globally that is fully powered by renewable energy powered by on-site solar systems in Bangna, Thailand DHL Group has
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Bentley Motors Leads the Way by Committing to the Use of 100 per cent Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Airfreight
(Bentley Motors) Pioneering commitment to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for customer car airfreight; Committed use brings significant lifecycle CO₂e reductions; Supporting Beyond100+ strategy to decarbonise the value chain and long-term Net Zero ambition (Crewe, 19 February 2026) Bentley Motors has announced that it will use
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
CADO SAF Registry, 123Carbon, and Assure SAF Registry Collaborate on Interoperability Pilot to Strengthen SAF Attribute Integrity across Sectors
(123Carbon) The Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization (CADO), 123Carbon, and Assure SAF Registry have agreed to collaborate to implement interoperability between their respective Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) registries. The focus of the collaboration is to exchange verified SAF attribute integrity information among
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
HIF Global and German eFuel One GmbH Sign Heads of Agreement for e-Methanol Offtake
(HIF Global) The agreement covers the annual supply of 100,000 tons of e-Methanol from HIF Global’s growing portfolio of production facilities, strengthening the clean fuel offering for clients, supporting global decarbonization and energy security. HIF Global, the world’s leading producer of e‑fuels,
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Honeywell Process Technology to Help Verso Energy Accelerate eSAF Production
(Honeywell) Honeywell today announced that Verso Energy, an integrated energy company focused on producing low-carbon molecules, will use Honeywell UOP’s eFiningTM methanol-to-jet processing technology to produce electro-sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) at seven planned production sites in France, Finland and the United States. Honeywell’s advanced
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
The State Agency for Energy Efficiency and Efficiency Officially Launched the Biomethane Register - a State Digital System for Accounting, Verification and Confirmation of the Origin of Renewable Gas
(Ukraine Agency for Energy Efficiency and Efficiency) Hanna Zamazeyeva: "In fact, thanks to this step, we are forming a full-fledged infrastructure of the biomethane market, without which its scaling, attracting investments and international trade were impossible. From now on, a transparent and
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Sugar Industry Seeks to Raise Ethanol Blending to 27%
by Sandip Das (Financial Express) Currently out of the total 400 ethanol manufacturers, around 250 units are grain based (rice and maize). Rest of the units manufacture ethanol from sugarcane. -- Out of total offers, over 4710 million litres is offered from
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Approved Oil Confirms Renewable Diesel Reliability During One of NYC's Coldest Winters in Over Six Decades
(Approved Oil/PR Newswire) Approved Oil Company of Brooklyn, Inc. today (February 20, 2026) reported the successful performance of renewable diesel (RD) supplied to New York City agencies throughout one of the most severe winter periods the region has experienced in more
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
SAFc Registry Surpasses 500,000 Metric Tons of CO₂e Abated
(Rocky Mountain Institute) Registry designed to support sustainable aviation fuel buildout celebrates milestone as emissions reductions connected to environmental attribute certificates top equivalent of 255,000 JFK-Heathrow round trips. -- The SAFc Registry, an independent, not-for-profit registry designed to bring transparency and consistency
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
National Ethanol Mandate Key for Australian Biofuels
by Tom Woodlock and Grace Dudley (Argus Media) An enforceable federal-level ethanol mandate — based on an improved version of Queensland's current scheme — is key to supporting domestic ethanol production, according to the industry body Australian Sugar Manufacturers (ASM). Ethanol is
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Ethanol Industry Sets Its Sights on the World
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer) Canada remains top buyer of American ethanol, but other potential markets include Mexico, the EU, Nigeria and India Canada remains the top export market for U.S. ethanol, purchasing 757 million gallons of the fuel in 2024-25. The country blended the
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
RFA Analysis: Ethanol Industry Supported 317,000 Jobs, Generated $50 Billion in GDP in 2025
(Renewable Fuels Association) The ethanol industry strongly contributed to the U.S. economy last year, as record-setting production and exports supported hundreds of thousands of jobs and generated tens of billions of dollars in gross domestic product and household income, according to an
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Proving What’s Possible: Applied Hydrogen Innovation at the Hydrogen ProtoHub in Austin, TX
By Susan Stuver, PhD and Travis Pyrzynski (Catalyst by GTI Energy) ... The Hydrogen ProtoHub evolved from the U.S. Department of Energy’s H2@Scale in Texas and Beyond project, which validated technical feasibility and built foundational infrastructure for hydrogen deployment. Now, the H2
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
HPCL to Complete Paddy Straw-Based 2G Ethanol Plant by March 2026
(Chemical Industry Digest) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is fast-tracking its second-generation (2G) bio-ethanol project in Punjab, with the plant expected to be completed by March 2026. Located at Nasibpur village in Bathinda district, the facility will convert paddy straw into
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Clearer Seas Ahead: Explore How Biofuels May Advance Maritime Emission Reduction Goals
(Chevron) As a global industry, the maritime sector faces unique challenges on its fuel journey. High equipment costs, uncertain international policies, logistics and complex maritime supply chains can be obstacles in implementing lower carbon intensity fuels. Despite these barriers, the International
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Biosolids to SAF Is the Future
(Biofuels International) ... Even brighter is the future for one emerging pathway – sewage biosolids to jet (SBtJ) fuel –pioneered by British company Firefly Green Fuels. The technology behind converting biosolids to biocrude has been proven and the fuel that this process
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Maritime Shipping Bunkered Six Times More Bio-LNG in the Port of Rotterdam in 2025 Compared to the Previous Year
(Port of Rotterdam) Last year, maritime shipping bunkered 3,000 tonnes more fuel in Rotterdam than in 2024. In total, maritime shipping bunkered 9.8 million tonnes of fuel. For the first time, vessels bunkered more than 1 million m³ of LNG in Rotterdam,
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Overcoming Barriers for Maritime Biofuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) With shipping accounting for 3% of global emissions, IEA Bioenergy Task 39 targets net-zero by 2050. To meet a projected 2030 demand of 18–28 million tonnes of biofuel, the sector requires €18 billion in investment across
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council Responds to New Agreement on Reciprocal Trade with Indonesia
(U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council) Today, President Trump’s Administration announced a new Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the United States and Indonesia that gives tariff-free access for U.S. ethanol, corn, distiller’s grains, corn gluten meal, sorghum and barley. Through the agreement, Indonesia
February 22, 2026 Read Full Article
OSA Eyes Biofuels Growth as an Opportunity to Boost Soybean Demand
by Erin Anderson (Brownfield Ag News) The president of the Ohio Soybean Association says there are opportunities to grow biofuels demand across the state in 2026. Pickaway County farmer Bennett Musselman says infrastructure investments and increased demand puts the state in a prime
February 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Casey Opens Camelina Biofuel Discussion
by Deb Bently (NRHEG Star Eagle) New Richland city council member and local businessman Jason Casey said he hoped to serve as a catalyst by calling together a meeting of farmers and business operators at the New Richland City Hall the
February 21, 2026 Read Full Article
New RFA Report: Ethanol Exports Shattered Record in 2025
(Renewable Fuels Association) Distillers Grains Exports Also Had a Strong Year -- According to new statistical reports released today by the Renewable Fuels Association, the value of the U.S. ethanol industry’s exports rose to a record $7.6 billion in 2025, fueled by
February 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Montana Renewables and World Energy Join Forces to Drive Efficiency and Scale in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Deliveries
(Calumet/PR Newswire) Agreement signals ongoing growth of Sustainable Aviation Fuel market -- Montana Renewables, LLC (MRL) and World Energy Clean Fuels LLC (World Energy) today announced a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) agreement that will deliver more than 70 million gallons of SAF
February 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Could Be a Leading Player in Corn Ethanol Production.
by Arthur Bambin (CNN Brazil) Increased production opens up new markets for Brazil, especially in the maritime transport sector. -- Inpasa's marketing and communications director, Renato Teixeira, highlighted the growth in corn ethanol production in Brazil and the importance of the product in
February 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Comlurb Presents a New Fleet of 100 Sustainable Vehicles Powered by Biomethane.
(Prefeitura Rio) Comlurb unveiled its first biomethane-powered fleet on Friday, January 30. The fleet consists of 100 vehicles that will provide residential and public waste collection services, as well as support for the maintenance, operation, and cleaning of recycling centers in
February 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Volvo Will Offer Chassis Powered by Biofuel and Will Have Lower Interest Rates on the Pro-Transport Program for Urban Buses.
(Volvo) Volvo is starting 2026 with good news for the bus market in Brazil. The brand is reinforcing its commitment to decarbonization in passenger transport, offering, still in 2026, the option of using B100 biofuel (100% Biodiesel) in its B320R urban
February 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Jamaica Moves Forward on Alternative Marine Fuels Following National Stakeholder Workshop
(Ship Management International) The Maritime Authority of Jamaica, in collaboration with the IMO, recently held a National Stakeholder Workshop exploring Jamaica’s potential role in the supply and demand of alternative marine fuels as global shipping transitions towards low and zero carbon energy. The workshop
February 19, 2026 Read Full Article
.jpg)
Our Sponsors
FREE Subscription! Advanced Biofuels USA events calendar; policy and actions; education newsletters
