(Bunker Index) Dutch biofuel supplier expands its European footprint with Belgian market entry. -- Sunoil Biodiesel has announced that it has received regulatory approval to supply sustainable biofuels in Belgium, adding the country to the list of European markets in which it
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Back TO HOMEGCMD Outlines Practical Approach to Quantity Assurance in Marine Biofuel Supply Chains
(Global Centre for Global Decarbonisation) • As marine biofuel use scales, quantity assurance must account for both the delivered volume and its renewable fraction. GCMD proposes a practical approach to distinguish normal measurement variation from potential under-blending. The report completes GCMD’s quality, quantity,
August 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Constraints Expose Overlooked Link in US Gulf Coast Renewable Diesel Feedstock Markets
By Sarah Schneider (Fastmarkets) Reports of hydrogen supply constraints along the US Gulf Coast are drawing attention to a less visible link in the renewable diesel (RD) supply chain, as market participants assess how disruptions upstream of fuel production could affect
August 28, 2026 Read Full Article
E15 Savings Show Value of Strong RFS to American Drivers
(Renewable Fuels Association) A recent report published by the Department of Energy found that E15 has been selling recently for $0.47 per gallon less than standard E10 gasoline on average, an 11.5 percent discount. The DOE report, which is based on
August 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Haffner Energy Launches a New Energy Offering for Data Centers, Engineered for Ultra-High Availability
(Haffner Energy/Globe Newswire) ata centers set to become a major contributor to Haffner Energy’s business and results: a modular, standardized offering delivering local, resilient, decarbonized energy, with guaranteed availability that can exceed 99.995% Vitry-le-François, France – August 28, 2026, 8:00 a.m. CEST
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cargo-partner Cuts 811 Tonnes of CO₂e with Biofuel
(In-Supply) cargo-partner cut 811 tonnes of CO₂e through sustainable marine fuel. The H1 2026 result used 259.46 tonnes of waste- and residue-derived biofuel allocated through Hapag-Lloyd’s Ship Green programme. cargo-partner reports an 811-tonne CO₂e reduction through sustainable marine fuel during H1 2026. Hapag-Lloyd
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Colombia Opens U.S. Market for Beef Tallow Exports Destined for Biofuels
by Caroll Viana (Colombia One) Colombia took a new step toward diversifying its agricultural and industrial exports with the first commercial shipment of beef tallow to the United States, a product that will be used as a raw material for the
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Egypt, Italian Firms Discuss $278M Bioethanol Production Project
(Egypt State Information Service) Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid held talks with representatives of Italian companies Proger and Draxil on the latest developments in an investment project to produce second-generation bioethanol using bagasse generated from sugarcane processing,
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[Focus] Taebaek Clean Methanol Project Gets Off to Full Swing… 'Economic Feasibility' Is Key to Industrial Transformation in Former Mine Regions and Ship Fuel Supply Chains
by Jo Nam-jun (Energy Daily (Google Translation)) Ecomethanol, Taebaek City, Hyundai Corporation, and global shipping companies are collaborating on a supply chain… securing demand sources before relocating production. With a 120 billion won investment and an annual capacity of 15,000 tons, the
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Ningbo-Zhoushan Port Achieves a "Three-Stage Leap" in Green Methanol Refueling!
(Ningbo Transportation Port and Shipping Management Center (Google Translation)) On August 23, at the Meidong Terminal of Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, a "sea refueling station" named "Zhongran Green Energy 85" accomplished a major task: refueling the ocean container giant "COSCO Shipping Libra" with
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Equinor and Azane Fuel Solutions Ink Ammonia Bunkering and Fuel Supply Deal
by Kash (Bunker Market) AZANE Fuel Solutions and Equinor have signed a pioneering framework agreement covering ammonia fuel supply and truck-to-ship bunkering operations, with initial deliveries scheduled for the second half of 2026. The partnership marks a critical transition from conceptual
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Strengthening the Supply of Green Fuels and Jointly Building a Global Low-Carbon Ecosystem
(China General Administration of Customs (Google translation) The global energy transition towards low carbon continues to deepen, with the application scenarios for green fuels such as green hydrogen ammonia and methanol, biodiesel, and sustainable aviation fuel constantly expanding. This provides
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Maersk Tests up to 100% Ethanol in Ships, Sees Global Fuel Market
by Gabriel Malheiros (Ângela Fernanda Belfort for Movimento Econômico/Datamar News) Maersk has tested ethanol marine fuel blends of 10%, 50% and 100% in ship engines and found that equipment on some vessels can consume the biofuel, according to Danilo Veras, the company’s
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The Taonan Phase II Project Has Been Launched! Shanghai Electric Embarks on a New Journey in the Development of the Green Fuel Industry.
(Shanghai Electric (Google translation) On August 20, the Taonan Green Hydrogen Coupled Biomass Green Alcohol-Oil Integration Project (hereinafter referred to as the "Taonan Phase II Project") was officially launched. Cai Dong, member of the Standing Committee of the Jilin Provincial Party
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Prickly Pear Cactus Offers Potential for Biofuels and Functional Food Ingredients
(Texas A&M AgriLIfe/Seed Today) Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists are studying prickly pear cactus as a potential source of biofuels and functional food ingredients, with the goal of creating new economic opportunities for growers while expanding access to health-focused food ingredients. Susanne
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Uganda Set to Hit 5% Ethanol Fuel Blending Target within Three Months
by Tausi Nakato (Monitor) Uganda could hit ethanol blending target 14 years early. READ MORE Related articles Gov’t plans to set up more fuel blending centers (NTV Uganda; includes VIDEO and transcript) Excerpt from NTV Uganda: The government plans to implement a fuel-blending programme, initially targeting a
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Fluxys Proposes Extension of Biomethane Liquification Services to Include e-Methane
(Global e-Fuels) Fluxys has proposed the extension of its existing biomethane liquification services to include e-methane through its Market Consultation 75, which will remain open until 10 September 2026. The services are based at Zeebrugge LNG Terminal, Belgium, where the extension would
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
New National Biofuel Strategy to Generate $15bn and Create Thousands of Jobs
by Jessica Wang (Townsville Bulletin) Australian farmers could reap up to $15 billion a year from a biofuel revolution designed to slash the nation’s reliance on imported fuel and shore up energy security. -- Farmers will be placed front and centre
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
EVA Air Collaborates with AIT Worldwide Logistics, Microsoft and Formosa Petrochemical Corporation to Deliver 15,000 Metric Tons of Scope 3 Emissions Reductions
(EVA Air) EVA Air today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with leading global freight forwarder AIT Worldwide Logistics (AIT) to jointly advance EVA Air's Green Transportation Program over the next two years. In the first year of the collaboration, EVA
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Fuel Initiative Boosts Defence Resilience
(Australian Government Defence) The Australian Defence Force has begun rolling out low carbon liquid fuel (LCLF) blends across its network in an effort to strengthen fuel resilience. The initiative introduces aviation and diesel fuels containing synthetic components to fuel installations nationwide and
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Stepping on the Gas: Warrington Biomethane Station to Expand Gasrec’s Growing Network
(Gasrec) Gasrec is to open its first high-capacity, public-access biomethane refuelling facility in the North West, with planning permission secured for a new station in Warrington ideally located to service the busy M6 corridor. The station, at Omega Business Park, is expected
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
GEA and DNV Launch Three-Year Ethanol Data Intelligence Partnership
(Global Ethanol Association and DNV) The Global Ethanol Association (GEA) and DNV are pleased to announce the launch of a three-year Ethanol Data Intelligence Partnership, marking an important expansion of their collaboration in ethanol research and data intelligence. Under the partnership, GEA
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Falmouth Harbour Launches Renewable HVO Marine Fuel for Lower-Carbon Boating
(Falmouth Harbor) After a successful year of testing Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) on its fleet of workboats Falmouth Harbour has become one of the first UK coastal harbours to extend sale of the fuel to leisure and commercial boat owners –
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Maritime Fuels: Will Corn Sail on the Love Boat or the Titanic?
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Governors' Biofuels Coalition) ... The NCGA (National Corn Growers Association) report identified three key areas to increase demand for corn—E15, marine fuels, and biobased products. We have all heard the promise of Sustainable Aviation Fuels
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Is Cost Delaying the Take-off of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)?
(Nova Pangea Technologies) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offers the opportunity to reduce our dependence on imported fossil fuels, with the price volatility and the economic impact that brings, while at the same time reducing carbon emissions from air travel. Unlike conventional
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
New Analyses Show Limited Impact of Clean Fuels on Canadians’ Food Costs, Household Budgets
(Advanced Biofuels Canada) Advanced Biofuels Canada data show that biofuels are an economic boost to Canada -- Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) released a statement by Fred Ghatala, President, sharing recent analyses on fuel costs. "Amidst ongoing challenges to affordability for many Canadian
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Rhenus and Shipzero Launch Strategic Partnership to Scale Book and Claim across Air, Ocean and Road Transport
(Rhenus Logistics) • Partnership opens new avenue for Rhenus to offer customers audit-ready Book and Claim solutions for reducing the climate impact of transport emissions shipzero platform provides coverage across the Rhenus Group's air, ocean and road operations Cooperation aims to support
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
All Aboard for Rail Transportation's Next Chapter: Advanced Diesel, Renewable Fuels and Amtrak's Historic Fleet Modernization
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) America's rail network remains one of the most efficient and essential components of the nation's transportation infrastructure. -- ... Advances in engine technology, emissions controls, fuel efficiency, and alternative fuel compatibility are helping the rail industry
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
PT Barata Indonesia (Persero) Delivery of B100 Biodiesel Reactors
(Barata Indonesia) PT Barata Indonesia (Persero) has once again strengthened its role in supporting the development of national renewable energy, through the delivery of B100 Biodiesel Reactors (10/8). The B100 Biodiesel Reactors will be sent to South Kalimantan, as ordered by
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
MAHLE Accelerates Electrification of Road Transport Sector
(MAHLE) ... Range extender electric trucks combine the sustainability of electric drive systems with the flexibility and range of the internal combustion engine; ... In addition to battery-electric trucks and hybrids, renewable fuels are also making a contribution to the defossilization of
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
At JBS, a Truck Powered by B100 Fuel Has Driven over 500,000 km without Modifications or Maintenance Issues.
(JBS) Since the project began, the company's truck fleet has already prevented the emission of approximately 1,000 tons of CO₂ equivalent. -- Operating for three years, the truck makes the daily trip between Lins (SP) and the Port of Santos. JBS's New Business
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Aroeira Launches Sugar Route Using Biomethane Trucks and Rail to Port of Santos
by Gabriel Malheiros (DatamarNews) Bioenergética Aroeira has launched a new sugar transport flow in Minas Gerais combining biomethane-powered trucks and rail service to the Port of Santos, in São Paulo state. The pilot operation is expected to initially move about 12,000 metric
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Sunoil and BFT Convert Birjo II to Operate Fully on 100% Biodiesel
(BFT Tanker Logistics) In collaboration with BFT, Sunoil successfully converted the barge Birjo II to run on 100% biodiesel (B100). The conversion of barge to run on B100 marks an important step toward reducing emissions within inland shipping and demonstrates how
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
The Role of Corporate Travel Programs in Growing the SAF Market
by Elizabeth Rolfes (American Express Global Business Travel/SAF Magazine) ... According to the International Air Transport Association, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could contribute 65% of the emissions reduction needed for aviation to reach net zero by 2050, with fleet renewal and
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel: The Hidden Winner in Electric Vehicle Economics
by Alexei Beltyukov (Universal Fuel Technologies/SAF Magazine) ... More than 98% of U.S. gasoline sold at gas stations contains ethanol, and U.S. gasoline consumption is declining even as miles driven increase. This creates direct pressure on the 14 billion gallons of
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
ACE Grassroots and Paul Dana Awards
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) At its 39th annual conference last week in Minneapolis, the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) presented awards honoring those who have given outstanding service to the ethanol industry. ACE Grassroots Award winner Kenton Johnson Kenton Johnson, CEO of Granite Falls
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
MN Bio-Fuels Receives National Award for Expanding Access to E15
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) American Coalition for Ethanol recognizes MN Bio-Fuels with 2026 Paul Dana Marketing Vision Award Burnsville, Aug 24 - The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) received the 2026 Paul Dana Marketing Vision Award from the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE),
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
India’s Ethanol Drive Is Creating a New Food Security Crisis
by R. Ramakumar (Frontline) The E20 campaign is pushing farmers towards maize, which is more profitable for distilleries, taking land away from pulses and oilseeds. If the trend continues, it could worsen India’s food security challenges and increase dependence on imports. --
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Mitsui E&S Commercialises Ammonia Dual-Fuel Engines and Fuel Supply Systems
(Manifold Times) Company says it has established a supply framework for marine propulsion systems aimed at the practical implementation of ammonia-fuelled vessels. -- Mitsui E&S on Thursday (20 August) said it has completed the commercialisation of large ammonia dual-fuel marine engines and
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Shanghai Carries Out Record 8,000-Ton Green Methanol Operation for Ships
(Data Portuaria) Shanghai Electric Group loaded 8,000 tons of green methanol at Yangshan Port, setting a new world record. Since April 2024, the Port of Shanghai has supplied a cumulative 36,000 tons. Green methanol, produced from biomass and renewable energy, is
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Argentina Weighs Higher Ethanol, Biodiesel Mandates as SAF Gains Traction
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) (Argentine) Senate reviews bills boosting blend levels; Ethanol output hits 1.35 billion liters; Biodiesel exports drop to 2007 lows Argentina is considering its most significant biofuels policy overhaul in years, with lawmakers debating legislation that would increase ethanol
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
XCF Global (NASDAQ:SAFX) Achieves Commercial Velocity: Converts Production into Sales, Shipping 55,000 Gallons of Renewable Diesel Daily
(XCF Global) XCF Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAFX) ("XCF" or the "Company"), an emerging U.S.-based producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), today (August 18, 2026) announced a key operational and revenue-generating milestone: its flagship New Rise Renewables Reno facility is
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
YVR Initiative Enables Travellers to Support Sustainable Aviation Fuel Use
(Vancouver International Airport) New online calculator gives passengers the opportunity to estimate the carbon emissions of their flight and contribute to the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel, in support of a cleaner, more resilient future. Musqueam Territory / Richmond, B.C. (August 19,
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
European Energy and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Secure OMV as New Offtaker for Kassø e-Methanol Facility
(European Energy) -- Multi-year agreement with OMV adds another major industrial customer for e-methanol from the Kassø facility in Denmark. – European Energy and Mitsui & Co., Ltd., through their joint venture Solar Park Kassø (SPK), have signed a multi-year agreement
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Vitol Bunkers, Olam Agri Complete World’s 1st Coprocessed VLSFO Biobunkering Operation
(Vitol Bunkers) Supplied in Singapore, the lower carbon footprint fuel delivered savings of at least 120 tons CO2eq reduction on the voyage without any added operational requirements -- Vitol Bunkers announced Aug. 20 that it and Olam Agri have successfully completed Singapore’s
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
HYPERFUELS LLC Launches Renewable Isobutanol Supply Program for Ethanol-Free Gasoline
(Hyperfuels) New bulk supply gives fuel terminals, marketers, government fleets, marine users, collectors, and small-engine customers a practical oxygenated alternative to ethanol-blended gasoline. HYPERFUELS LLC today (August 20, 2026) announced that it is supplying renewable isobutanol throughout the United States for use
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Shell Shifts Its Renewable IndyCar Fuel Sourcing to U.S. for 2027
by Marshall Pruett (Racer Magazine) Shell is shifting the acquisition of waste materials used to manufacture its 100 percent renewable IndyCar Series fuel from mostly international sourcing to the birthplace of the series it supports. “The ethanol feedstock used in the updated
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
100 Hottest Projects in the Advanced Bioeconomy 2026
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Today (August 21, 2026), The Daily Digest is releasing The Digest’s 100 Hottest Projects in the Bioeconomy— 2026 Edition, our annual benchmark profiling and ranking the world’s leading commercial-scale bioeconomy assets. This year’s rankings focuses on execution—curating
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Interview with Anna Pastukh on Ukraine’s Biomethane Sector: Legislation, Sustainability, and the Role of Women in the Industry
(UABIO) “Effective legislation creates the foundation for the sustainable development of biogas and biomethane. In turn, biogas and biomethane are part of Ukraine’s energy independence, climate goals, and EU integration”. In the interview with Stowarzyszenie Biogas Women, Anna Pastukh, a legal expert
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
EME Biofuels and Global Partners Advance Strategic Renewable Fuel Partnership for New England
(Castlerock Biofuels) Agreement Establishes Exclusive Path Toward Long-Term Supply Relationship Supporting Renewable Heating Fuel and Industrial Decarbonization Across the Northeast EME Biofuels, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Castlerock Biofuels, LLC, today (August 18, 2026) announced the execution of a Capacity Reservation
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Guatemala Will Begin Selling Regular Gasoline with an Ethanol Blend on August 22.
by Jessica Gramajo(infobae (Google translation)) The measure will incorporate 10% ethanol into the most consumed fuel, following a ministerial agreement published on August 5, and will seek to reduce costs, expand biofuels and update a long-delayed policy. Guatemala will begin selling regular gasoline
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Finland's Largest Biogas Plant Opened in Nurmo, but Trucks Will Not Be Able to Run on Its Gas until the Fall
Anne Elhaimer (YLE (Google translation)) The plant, owned by Suomen Lantakaasu, is already producing raw gas. Later, liquefied biogas can be refueled for the needs of heavy traffic. ... A biogas plant, which is the largest of its kind in the country so far,
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Emerges as a Marine Fuel with Big Name Backing
(WinGD) As shipowners place their first investments in ethanol-fuelled ships, engine technology is well prepared for growing uptake of the biofuel, writes Andrea Lazzaro, Head of Business Development at WinGD. When one of the world’s biggest dry bulk charterers backs a new
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
ABC: New Data Reveals How America’s Biogas Is Used Today
(American Biogas Council/Biomass Magazine) Over half of America’s biogas is used for electricity generation, even as the share upgraded to renewable natural gas has nearly doubled since 2020, according to new data released on Aug. 6 by the American Biogas Council.
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
HVO 100 for Our Diesels – and the Potential of Renewable Fuels in Europe.
(BMW Group) Our openness to different technologies is a top priority at the BMW Group. As well as offering a wide range of drive technologies, our goal is to reduce CO2e emissions across the board – and non-fossil fuels have the
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Intermediate Oilseed Crop Alliance Launches to Champion Emerging Intermediate Crop Industry
(Intermediate Oilseed Crop Alliance/Biomass Magazine) The Intermediate Oilseed Crop Alliance on Aug. 17 announced its formal incorporation as a new 501(c)(6) trade association dedicated to advancing the commercialization of intermediate oilseed crops including camelina, carinata, and domesticated pennycress. IOCA will serve as
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
National $1.7 Million Grant Backs Tribal-Led Push to Build Markets for Wood that Would Otherwise Go to Waste
(U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities/Biomass Magazine) Sustainable Northwest, the Intertribal Timber Council, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities announced a five-year, $1.7 million award today to help Tribes across the country build new markets for wood that's often
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
HVO Adoption Helps Royal Mail Deliver Emission Reductions
(Biofuels International) Royal Mail in the UK has reduced its carbon emissions by 31% since 2021, maintaining its position as the UK’s greenest parcel operator and making strong progress towards its net-zero target. Data in its latest Sustainability Report show average emissions
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Speedy Hire Endorses Syntech Biofuel across Power Fleet
(Syntech Biofuel) Following an extensive programme of trials conducted over several months across both Stage III and Stage V generators, Speedy is pleased to approve Syntech ASB B100 biofuel for use across our entire power generation. The trials demonstrated that Syntech ASB
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Syzygy Plasmonics and IFC Partner to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel Projects Across Latin America
(Syzygy/PR Newswire) Framework agreement supports the development of Syzygy's SAF project pipeline in Latin America, beginning with its first planned commercial-scale facility in Uruguay. Syzygy Plasmonics, a leader in light-driven Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) technology, today (August 18, 2026) announced a framework
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Considering Corn for Maritime, Aviation Fuels and Biobased Products
by Rebecca Schweitzer-Benner (Lancaster Farming) In the face of low corn prices and high input costs, the National Corn Growers Association is exploring alternative uses for the crop. With specific focus on sustainable aviation fuel and biobased products and biomanufacturing, the association answered
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Council’s Technical Assistance Program Opens Path to Nearly $2 Million in Additional U.S. DDGS Demand
(U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council) The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC), through its Latin America office and with support from USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) through the Market Access Program, delivered a technical assistance program to one of Colombia’s leading
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Used Cooking Oil as a Feedstock for Renewable Diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Buddy Klovstad*(Grand Natural Inc for Advanced Biofuels USA) The fastest-growing corner of the low-carbon fuel economy runs, in part, on a feedstock that a decade ago most people paid to throw away: the used cooking oil pulled out of commercial
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Integrating Green Hydrogen in Refineries - The Next Frontier in Sustainable Refining: Vipul Kumar Maheshwari, Executive Director (R&D), HPCL
by Vipul Kumar Maheshwari (HPCL/Indian Chemical News) Indian refineries collectively consume an estimated 2-3 MTPA of hydrogen, primarily generated through fossil-fuel-based routes ... Since refineries already possess hydrogen generation, handling, storage, compression, purification, and distribution infrastructure, they offer one of the fastest pathways
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
FS Logistix Is Testing HVO on Locomotives, Shunting Vehicles, and Trucks.
(Ferrovie.it) FS Logistix is accelerating its energy transition by testing HVO, an advanced biofuel that can be used as an alternative to diesel, on part of its rail and road fleet. The initiative involves Mercitalia Rail and Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal and
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Shanghai Port Bunkers Two Boxships Simultaneously with LNG and Biomethanol in China First
(Port News) Shanghai port has carried out China’s first simultaneous anchorage bunkering of two international containerships with LNG and biomethanol, according to Wusong Maritime Safety Administration. The operation took place from 15 to 16 August at Lvhuashan South Anchorage, where the
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Back to School and the Dog Days of Summer
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) ... While much attention in recent years has been focused on emerging electric buses, an important story is often overlooked: the newest generation of diesel school buses already operating on American roads is dramatically cleaner,
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
New Multi-Purpose Workboat KRATT for the Estonian State Fleet Completed in Nasva
(Baltic Workboats Shipyard) A globally unique 38-metre multi-purpose workboat, KRATT, has been completed at Baltic Workboats’ Nasva shipyard. From autumn, the vessel will carry out a wide range of maritime tasks in Estonian waters, from buoy handling and fairway maintenance to
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Challenges Associated with Recovering Co2 from Flue Gas v. Concentrated Sources Such as Ethanol
by Sam A. Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics, Ltd./Biofuels Digest) Flue gas is the most prevalent source of CO2 off-gas from all processes globally; among the lion’s share of this flue gas is the ever – present electric power plant, primarily fueled by
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
P2X Solutions and avanca/Alternoil Sign e-Methane Agreement
(Global e-Fuels) P2X Solutions and avanca Energy – including its subsidiaries avanca Renewables and Alternoil – have agreed on a long-term partnership for the supply of synthetic methane, also known as e-methane. From October 2026, P2X will deliver e-methane to avanca/Alternoil from
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
What's Behind the Bio-Bunkering Price Rebound?
(ResourceWise) After retreating in June, bio-bunker prices moved sharply higher in July as stronger feedstock values, rising biodiesel prices, and renewed geopolitical uncertainty combined to push costs upward across key marine fuel markets. The rebound highlights the interconnected nature of today's renewable
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Tidewater Renewables Achieves 111% Utilization Rate
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Canada, Tidewater Renewables reported its renewable diesel & renewable hydrogen complex achieved record average daily throughput of 3,315 bbl/d during the second quarter of 2026, representing a 111% utilization rate, compared to 2,164 bbl/d, representing
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Renfe, Repsol Test 100% Renewable Diesel on Costa Verde Tourist Train
(Renfe/Biobased Diesel Daily) Renfe, Spain’s national state-owned railway, announced recently that it continues with its strategy of decarbonizing rail transport and its search for sustainable solutions for nonelectrified lines. To this end, the company has signed a general protocol of action with
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
FatHopes Energy and Vietnam’s National Oil Major Join Forces to Build Vietnam’s First Nationwide Circular Economy for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
(FatHopes Energy) FatHopes Energy and PVOIL establish a strategic partnership to transform Used Cooking Oil (UCO) into a source of renewable energy, supporting them to meet their SAF aspirations via the proprietary technology and the upcoming refinery. In a landmark milestone for
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Failed as Car Fuel. Now California's Big Dollar Bet on It for Green Energy Is Fading, Too
by Blanca Begert (Los Angeles Times/Yahoo! Finance) ... Years of market turmoil, federal funding cuts, canceled projects and industry pullback have made it clear: California's grand vision for fleets of vehicles and heavy industry running on clean hydrogen fuel has stalled ... "It's tough,"
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
HyOrc Targets September Delivery of First European Waste-to-Methanol Unit After €6.7M Grant Approval
(Fuel Cells Works) Portugal deployment advances as the clean-fuels developer adds a $7.5m equity facility to support commercialisation and expansion of its modular waste-to-methanol technology -- HyOrc Corporation (OTCQB: HYOR), an integrated clean energy infrastructure and technology company, today (August 11,
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
XCF Global Announces Renewable Diesel Sales to Tartan From Its New Rise Renewables Reno Refinery
(XCF Global) Renewable diesel sales support commercial fleet access to lower-carbon fuel options for road transportation. -- XCF Global Inc. ("XCF") (NASDAQ:SAFX), an emerging U.S.-based producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel ("SAF"), today (August 11, 2026) announced sales of renewable
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
US Refiners Face RIN Crunch as Biofuel Mandate Outpaces Supply
by Janet McGurty (S&P Global) D4 RIN generation hits 43% of mandate by midyear; Refiners may cut gasoline supply or draw RIN banks; Zero biodiesel imports compound compliance pressure US refiners are confronting a potential fuel production bottleneck in the second half of 2026
August 15, 2026 Read Full Article
The Nebraska Corn Board Is Seeking Grant Applications for Ethanol Infrastructure Support DEADLINE October 30, 2026
(Nebraska Corn Board) The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) is now accepting grant applications for ethanol infrastructure support, which will help Nebraska fuel retailers add or expand higher ethanol blend options, such as E15. The program is designed to provide grants and
August 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Emerges as a Marine Fuel with Big Name Backing
by Andrea Lazzaro (WinGD/Splash247.com) As shipowners place their first investments in ethanol-fuelled ships, engine technology is well prepared for growing uptake of the biofuel, writes Andrea Lazzaro, head of business intelligence at WinGD. When one of the world’s biggest dry bulk charterers
August 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Taebaek Turns from Coal to Methanol with Latvia Partnership
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Korea, Taebaek City is seeking a clean methanol partnership with Latvia to turn forest biomass into marine fuel and build a route into the European market. Taebaek Mayor Lee Sang-ho met Latvian Embassy officials in
August 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Federal Government Releases Sustainable Aviation Fuel Blueprint
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer) The document reaffirms an earlier target of 10 per cent SAF use by 2030, which could create a massive new market for canola -- It’s estimated that if canola-based sustainable aviation fuel rceived a 50 per cent
August 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Signs SAF Mandate, Adopts World's First Policy-Based Book-and-Claim System
by Gabriela Brumatti, Vinicius Damazio, Monique Murer, and Ana Paula Candil (S&P Global) ProBioQAV establishes SAF certification, book-and-claim mechanism; ANP, Anac given 240 days to issue implementing regulations; Government also establishes regulatory framework for CCUS Brazil signed a decree on Aug. 12 regulating its
August 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Data Center Expansion Increases Demand for Diesel Fuel
by Donna Harris (OPIS) Data center expansion is driving energy needs beyond electricity. The backup generation and onsite power systems required to support these facilities are also increasing demand for diesel fuel. Data centers require backup fuel to ensure uninterrupted operation. And,
August 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Here are the Right Reasons to Buy Carbon Removal Credits
by Donna Lee and Bodie Cabiyo (Trellis) There is no intrinsic quality difference between removal-based credits versus reduction credits. Key Takeaways: We need to scale both carbon removal capacity and reduce emissions dramatically, and buying credits can help achieve each goal. Today, reducing
August 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Gevo Scraps Clean Jet Fuel, Carbon Capture Project in South Dakota
by Siri Hedreen (S&P Global) Gevo Inc. has canceled plans to build a multibillion-dollar clean jet fuel plant in Lake Preston, South Dakota, after struggling to line up CO2 transportation and storage infrastructure for the facility. The alternative fuels company is formally
August 10, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to the 45Z Policy Cliff
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Although the OBBBA extended the 45Z clean fuel production credit to 2029, a critical tenor mismatch survives because SAF project debt requires 10-to-15-year horizons. The immediate economic blow is the SAF rate cut to $1.00 per
August 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Diesel Consumption in Germany Increases Sharply
(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) Hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), also known as renewable diesel, defines the sales trend for incorporation in diesel blends in Germany. At approximately 205,000 metric tons, HVO use increased significantly compared with the same period the previous year. According to the
August 09, 2026 Read Full Article
American Airlines and Infinium Announce Commercial Passenger Flight Powered by eSAF
(American Airlines) American Airlines and Infinium today (August 6, 2026) announced its first delivery of electro sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) to a commercial airport for use in a commercial passenger flight, marking a major milestone in the decarbonization of aviation. The
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Having a Field Day with Switchgrass
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) In his 2006 State of the Union address, President George W. Bush suggested that converting switchgrass and other non-corn feedstock into fuel ethanol could help us end our “addiction to oil” and “make our
August 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Exclusive: Svitzer Picks Swan Defence and Heavy Industries to Build Four Biofuel powered TRAnsverse tugs
by P Manoj (Economic Times Infra) Co-developed by Canadian naval architects Robert Allan Ltd and Svitzer, the patented TRAnsverse 3200 design is engineered for complex harbour towage and escort operations and is up to 15% more fuel efficient than conventional tug designs, directly
August 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Building an India–Europe Biofuels Corridor
by Basile Marin, Leo Marin, Retd. Lt-Colonel Anjan Mukhoadhyay, Retd. Wing-Commander Ramesh Bhoominathan (Diplomatist) The closure of the Strait of Hormuz in 2026 underscored a reality that had long been apparent: energy security is no longer simply about oil and gas. As Europe
August 07, 2026 Read Full Article
$3B bet: Mubadala-Backed Firm Works on Jet Fuel from Tropical Fruit
(Daily Sabah) Backed by Emirati Mubadala Capital, a Brazil-based venture is working on what could be one of the new and rare examples of fruits providing power for commercial aircraft. In Brazil’s Minas Gerais state north of Sao Paulo, more than 200
August 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Morningstar: Global Biofuel Demand Surges Amid Energy Security Concerns
(Oil & Gas Journal) ... Global biofuel consumption is projected to grow 30% this year, with upside potential extending through 2030, according to Morningstar DBRS. That growth is being fueled by a combination of higher oil costs, geopolitical shocks, and new blending
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Corn Oil, DDG Support Margins at Ethanol Plants
by Camila Souza Ramos (Globo Rural — São Paulo/Valor International) Prices have fallen below production costs at plants that process the grain -- The steep drop in ethanol prices this year has provided relief for drivers but become a source of concern for
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
A Siting Method Built for Nigeria’s Maize Belt Could Sharpen the Case for Prairie Straw-to-Energy
by Adedolapo Akinde (Canadian Biomass) Research from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte highlights the potential of agricultural residues, particularly wheat and canola straw, in Canada's Prairie provinces for biomass energy production. The study introduces a cost-productivity suitability index that could
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Clean Energy to Build $27.5M Hydrogen Station for OCTA
(ACT News) OCTA awarded Clean Energy Fuels a $27.5 million contract for a private hydrogen station at its Garden Grove bus base. The contract covers station design and construction, facility upgrades, operations and maintenance, and liquid hydrogen supply. OCTA currently operates 10
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Bioforce Multiplies Biomethane Production with the Support of International Investment
(Baltic Times) The international Three Seas Investment Fund is investing in Bioforce, Estonia's largest biomethane producer, to support the company's expansion in Estonia, Latvia and Poland. It is the largest-ever investment in the Baltic biomethane sector, enabling Bioforce to increase its
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
The Commissioning of the City's First Newly Built Methanol Bunkering Vessel Adds New Support to the Construction of Green Ports.
(Ningbo Municipal Port and Shipping Center) On July 31, the first newly built professional methanol bunkering vessel in Ningbo, the "Zhongran Green Energy 85," completed its registration and entered into operation. With a total investment exceeding 100 million yuan, the vessel is
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Lemissoler Names First Two Dual-Fuel Methanol Bulk Carriers
(CSN Shipping News) Lemissoler names first two Dual-Fuel Methanol Bulk Carriers -- MV Lem Azalea and MV Lem Plumeria are the first vessels in the company’s four-ship alternative-fuel newbuilding programme Lemissoler Navigation has celebrated the naming of MV Lem Azalea and MV Lem
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MITSUI E&S Group Completes Factory Acceptance Test of Japan's First WinGD Methanol Dual-Fuel Engine -Completion of the First WinGD Engine at the Tamano Works-
(MITSUI E&S) MITSUI E&S Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takeyuki Takahashi; hereinafter, "MITSUI E&S") announces that Mitsui E&S DU Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Aioi City, Hyogo Prefecture; President: Yusuke Sakimoto; hereinafter, "Mitsui E&S DU"), a group company of MITSUI
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Hainan Completes Its First Ship Biodiesel Refueling Operation, Achieving "Zero-Modification" for Shipping Carbon Reduction.
(China News Network/Toutiao) The Basuo Maritime Safety Administration announced on the 28th that Hainan Province's first ship biodiesel refueling operation was completed on the 27th at Basuo Port in Dongfang. This operation refueled the port's "Bagangtuo Ba" tugboat with 10 tons
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Licella Sign Amended Joint Development Agreement with Quadrise
(Licella) Licella is pleased to announce an amendment to the Joint Development Agreement (“JDA”) with Quadrise Plc (AIM:QED), further advancing the companies’ collaboration through an updated schedule for joint fuel testing. Licella will provide expertise in scalable HTL bio-oil production, while
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
BioLNG: Turning Decarbonisation Ambition into Operational Reality
(Peninsula) Why Bio-LNG is emerging as a key fuel pathway in the maritime energy transition. -- As the maritime industry accelerates its decarbonisation journey, operators face a growing challenge: reducing emissions while maintaining operational efficiency and commercial viability. While no single fuel
August 05, 2026 Read Full Article
AIDA Expands Biofuel Use, Plans 540 Shore Power Connections
by Holly Payne (SeaTrade Cruise News) AIDA Cruises has expanded biofuel usage to 8,500 tonnes, increased shore power connections and received 150 innovation submissions for maritime decarbonisation projects. AIDA Cruises supplied more than 8,500 tonnes of ISCC EU-certified bio LNG to AIDAnova
August 05, 2026 Read Full Article
ADM Raises 2026 Profit Outlook as Biofuels Demand Surges
by Erin Ailworth (Farm Progress/Bloomberg) Crop trader's Q2 earnings beat expectations as company expands oilseed capacity. China soybean purchases and ethanol exports remain robust drivers. -- Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. raised its 2026 profit outlook for a second time, as the crop trader increasingly looks
August 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Aemetis India Subsidiary Begins Biodiesel Deliveries under $17 Million Allocation from OMCs
(Aemetis) Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a diversified renewable natural gas and biofuels company, announced the Company’s subsidiary in India, Universal Biofuels, secured allocations to supply more than 18 million liters of biodiesel to India’s three government-owned Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) during a
August 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Argus Launches SAF Emissions Reduction Indexes and Economics Calculator
(Argus Media) Enables airline market participants to compare SAF economics against voluntary and compliance carbon markets obligations -- Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has launched sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) emissions reduction indexes (ERIs), enabling aviation market participants to
August 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Commitment, Collaboration, Community: Chief Ethanol in Hastings, Nebraska
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) At 42 years old, Chief Ethanol in Hastings, Nebraska, is the oldest dry-mill ethanol plant in the state and one of the longest-running plants in the entire U.S. With that kind of longevity, the facility
August 05, 2026 Read Full Article
BYD Debuts First Brazilian-Made Plug-in Hybrid Flex Car as Sales Surge
by Luciana Novaes Magalhaes (Reuters) Chinese automaker BYD is launching its first Brazilian-made plug-in hybrid flex-fuel car on Tuesday after a two-year investment of 100 million reais ($19.6 million), the company's top executive in the country told Reuters. The Song Pro Super-Hibrido
August 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Global Hydrogen Analysis In Partnership with HydrogenCalc
(OPIS) Global hydrogen market intelligence that equips businesses with the insight to understand today’s markets, assess hydrogen’s role in the energy transition, and identify the trends shaping future energy opportunity. What is global hydrogen market intelligence? It is a data- and insight-driven
August 04, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Allows New Exemptions from Biofuel Mandate
by Marc Heller (E&E News) EPA granted one full exemption and two partial exemptions in its latest decision on petitions from small refineries. -- EPA announced mixed decisions Monday on six petitions by refineries seeking to temporarily sidestep biofuel-blending mandates, a topic
August 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Blend Rate Shatters Record, as Cost Advantage Soars During Iran War
by Scott Richman (Renewable Fuels Association) The average ethanol content of gasoline sold in the U.S. surged to a record 11.29% in May, as petroleum prices hit their highest monthly averages of the Iran war, according to data released Friday by
August 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Pump & Pantry Expansion Brings New Stores, Boosts Ethanol Focus across Midwest
by Alexandros Barbosa-Rewinkel (Nebraska TV) Pump & Pantry is celebrating one of the largest expansions in company history after acquiring and converting 21 former Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh locations across Nebraska, Iowa and Minnesota. The Nebraska-based convenience store chain says the expansion
August 04, 2026 Read Full Article
World's 1st Ever Ethanol Based EV Charging Station Launched In India
by Mohul Ghosh (Trak.IN) Telangana Unveils A New Green Energy Innovation -- Telangana has become home to what is being described as the world’s first ethanol-based EV charging technology, marking a significant step towards cleaner and more sustainable electric mobility. Union Minister
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Atlas Air Worldwide Releases 2025 Sustainability Report
(Tailwinds/Atlas Air Worldwide) Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (“Atlas” or the “Company”), the leading global provider of outsourced aviation logistics, today released its 2025 Sustainability Report. Atlas’ seventh Sustainability Report, Caring for the World We Carry, highlights the Company’s continued progress in
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Study Finds Alberta Has ‘Exceptional Potential’ for Rare Natural Hydrogen
(Alberta Energy Center) Geology, existing infrastructure and a skilled workforce give the province an edge -- As global interest in naturally occurring hydrogen grows, researchers at InnoTech Alberta say the province has “exceptional potential” to lead production of the rare, nearly zero-emission
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Mexico Moves Closer to Boosting US Ethanol Imports for Its Fuel Market
(Bnamericas) Mexico is moving closer to opening its fuel market to increased imports of US ethanol, after a high-level meeting between the two governments in Mexico City. "We will keep strengthening cooperation between both nations to boost demand for agricultural products and
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Nebraska Project Aims to Turn Corn Ethanol Into Sustainable Plastic
by Maddie Weber (KBEAR Rural Radio) Nebraska Project Aims to Turn Corn Ethanol Into Sustainable Plastic -- A proposed manufacturing facility in southeast Nebraska aims to create a new market for corn by transforming ethanol into one of the world’s most widely
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
The Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit (45Z), Part 3: Reviewing the Potential Value
Zhangliang Chen, Kaiyu Guan and Jonathan Coppess (University of Illinois/farmdoc daily) Continuing the review of the Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, this article explores the potential economic benefit that could be created for Midwest corn and soybean producers implementing approved practices. Previously,
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
T&T Positioned as Caribbean’s Green Fuel Anchor
(Trinidad & Tobago Guardian) Trinidad and Tobago is emerging as the Caribbean’s anchor for green fuel bunkering, according to a landmark regional study unveiled at the 24th Caribbean Shipping Executives’ Conference (CSEC) in Willemstad, Curaçao. The study, commissioned by the Caribbean Shipping
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to 45Z Tax Equity Structuring
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) While 45Z transferability offers new direct-sale routes, the credit still faces steep market discounts due to complex carbon-intensity diligence, evolving feedstock rules, and recapture risks. A transferable credit is fundamentally not cash, creating a monetization lag
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Europe's Biofuels Market Enters a New Growth Phase
(ResourceWise) Europe's biofuels market entered 2026 expecting stronger demand. Six months later, those expectations have largely been confirmed. Across the continent, consumption of renewable diesel (HVO) and biodiesel is accelerating under RED III, compliance obligations are increasing, and producers are operating in
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Is Sustainable Aviation Fuel Really as Expensive as Headlines Suggest?
(ResourceWise) ... For aviation leaders, investors, and fuel suppliers, separating short-term market noise from long-term economics has never been more important. And the difference may paint an altogether different picture of what SAF costs really look like. Headlines Often Reflect Market Extremes One
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Bloomington Drivers Save with Unleaded 88
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) held an hour-long Unleaded 88 promotion at the Gas For Less station in Bloomington today (July 1, 2026). During the event, which was held from 12 pm to 1 pm, drivers who fueled
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
MN Bio-Fuels & KS95 Promote Unleaded 88 In New Hope
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) With gas prices on the rise again, the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM teamed up earlier today (July 22, 2026) to promote Unleaded 88 at a Holiday station in New Hope. From 11 am to 1
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
The New Global SAF-Scape
by Stephanie Larson (U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Recently, the International Civil Aviation Organization—a specialized United Nations agency and key global entity within the aviation space—celebrated ICAO Aviation Climate Week in Montreal, Canada. The event featured international aviation policymakers,
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Finding Hidden Capacity for Year-Round E15
by Natae Shreeves (Novaspect/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... The keynote speaker, Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy, emphasized expanding demand opportunities through year-round E15, exports and new markets like aviation, maritime and heavy equipment fuels. She pointed to progress on policy
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
TEI Releases New Analysis on Mid-Level Ethanol Blends
(NACS/convenience.org) The research outlines opportunities and challenges associated with ethanol blending beyond E15. -- The Transportation Energy Institute (TEI) today released a new whitepaper, Mid-Level Ethanol Blends: Opportunities and Constraints in the Move Beyond E-15, providing a comprehensive overview of the opportunities
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Use of Broken Rice for Ethanol Production Is Not Impacting Inflation: Govt
(IANS/Hans India) In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Food Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya said that after maintaining buffer stocks and providing for requirements under the NFSA, the government sells only excess rice from
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Korea Fines 7 Biofuel Firms Up to 1.9 Trillion Won for Bid Rigging
by Kim Nam-myung (Seoul Economic Daily) Predetermined Winning Bidders for 11 Years; Possible Diesel and Energy Price Increases; FTC Recommends Criminal Referral of Firms and Executives Domestic biofuel companies that engaged in bid rigging worth 9.7 trillion won for more than 11 years have been
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Biogenic CO2 Supply Agreements
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Fermentation off-gas from existing ethanol plants offers the cheapest, highest-purity biogenic CO2 for e-SAF production, yet it is widely treated as waste. Securing this vital feedstock requires resolving carbon title and strictly assigning each ton to
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Hexagon Agility to Supply IVECO BUS CNG Systems Worldwide
(ACT News) • Hexagon Agility will supply CNG fuel systems for IVECO BUS vehicles worldwide under a three-year exclusive agreement. The systems will include lightweight carbon-fiber Type 4 cylinders for natural gas and biomethane transit buses. The agreement builds on a two-decade relationship
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Penn State Researchers Evaluating Biomass-to-Gasoline Startup in Northern Pa.
by Jeff Mulhollem (Pennsylvania State University) Scientists in the College of Agricultural Sciences collaborating with Woodland Biomass Innovations to be sure the startup company is embarking on an ecologically sustainable operation Researchers in the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences are
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Progress towards Ammonia Bunkering at the Port of Hamburg
by Jacinta Bakker (Ammonia Energy Association) Hamburg Port Authority and MB Energy partner to perform risk and safety analysis -- Government-owned Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and German-based MB Energy (previously Mabanaft Group) have completed a comprehensive risk analysis and developed a safety
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Shanghai Targets 1 Million Tonnes of Low-Carbon Marine Fuel Bunkering
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, Shanghai plans to establish international marine fuel bunkering, certification and trading centers by 2030 as part of its new five-year development plan for the city’s shipping hub. The program will expand storage and bunkering
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Rotterdam Alternative Fuel Sales Rise 28%
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In the Netherlands, alternative fuel sales at the Port of Rotterdam rose 28% in the first half of 2026, led by strong growth in bio-LNG, even as total bunker volumes fell 25.1%. Rotterdam also completed its first
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
California Refinery Closures Spur Fuel Plan Debate
by Denise Cathey (Argus Media) California officials face mounting pressure to maintain fuel reliability as planned refinery closures tighten supplies and increase reliance on imports, even as the state pursues its climate and transportation electrification goals. The California Air Resources Board (CARB)
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
A Pathway to Support the Expected Demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
by William Strauss and Laurenz Schmidt (FutureMetrics/Canadian Biomass) For companies developing gasification plus Fischer-Tropsch systems using torrefied pellets, the long-term outlook is favourable FutureMetrics has released a white paper discussing the growing demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and introducing a new
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Commission Approves €103 Million Dutch State Aid Scheme to Accelerate Greening of Maritime Fleet
(European Commission Daily News 27/07/2026 scroll down) The European Commission has approved a €103 million State aid scheme by the Netherlands to accelerate the greening of the Dutch maritime fleet. The scheme will support the purchase of new clean and
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Puro.earth Certifies World's First Permanent Carbon Removal from Biogas Production, Developed by Inherit Carbon Solutions
(Puro.earth/NASDAQ) World's first validated and verified CORCs from biogas-based BECCS, delivered by Inherit, HoopCO2 and Northern Lights JV from the VEAS wastewater treatment plant in Norway; More than 700 CORCs issued for the project's first four months of operation; Marks Puro.earth's first certification
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels: Santa Fe Group Expands Biodiesel Production towards River and Maritime Navigation
(ECOS 365) Through its plants located in Puerto General San Martín and Roldán, Essential Energy Holding seeks to lead the decarbonization of transport on the waterway, reducing the environmental impact and anticipating global regulatory requirements Essential Energy Holding ventures into the production
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Biogas Outlook Is Bright with Marine Fuel, 45Z, Roeslein Says
by Kim Chipman (Agri-Pulse) Biogas is having a moment, with potentially hundreds of millions of dollars set to be unleashed with finalization of 45Z. An even bigger opportunity though is marine fuel, Roeslein Renewables says. READ MORE Related articles Biogas Market to Reach
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Biofuel Boom: What’s Driving Record Soybean Crush, and Will It Fuel Higher Prices?
by Tyne Morgan (AgWeb) Data shows soybean crush and renewable diesel output are hitting all-time highs, driven by strong domestic biofuel policy, while new U.S. tariffs on Brazilian tallow add fresh demand in the biofuel feedstock market. ... According to Susan Stroud, founder
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Delta Joins Minnesota Leaders to Celebrate Opening of New SAF Blending Facility Serving MSP
(Delta Air Lines) Delta joined Minnesota leaders to celebrate a new SAF blending facility that will help expand access to sustainable aviation fuel at MSP, Delta's second-largest hub. -- Delta Air Lines joined Minnesota SAF Hub partners, along with federal and state
July 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Neste Supports the Tara Ocean Foundation’s First-Ever 18-Month Drift Expedition to the Central Arctic Ocean
(Neste) The Tara Ocean Foundation, a French foundation dedicated to ocean conservation, will embark on the Tara Polaris 1 scientific expedition to the Arctic to continue its work of monitoring climate change and researching its impact on the ocean. The Tara
July 28, 2026 Read Full Article
US EPA Approves Chevron Facility-Specific Fuel Pathway for CoverCress Oil under RFS
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Chevron received its facility-specific pathway approval for CoverCress oil in mid-July from the U.S. EPA under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard program. CoverCress, a modified version of field pennycress, is a rotational cash crop that combines
July 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Renfe Promotes the Use of Renewable Fuels in Non-Electrified Services
(Renfe) -- Renfe and Repsol have successfully completed a trial of the use of renewable fuel HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) on the Costa Verde tourist train. -- HVO represents an alternative to conventional diesel and a solution compatible with the existing fleet that
July 28, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to 45Z Monetization
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Transferable 45Z credits reshape bioeconomy monetization, but they are not cash. Because they require buyers, complex diligence, and recapture indemnities, 45Z trades at a 5 to 11 percent discount. Defaulting to legacy solar or wind tax-equity
July 28, 2026 Read Full Article
India Won The Race to E20. But Did It Get The Transition Right? The Next Challenge for India’s Ethanol Revolution Isn’t Producing More Fuel
(Inventiva) India's ethanol blending programme has been hailed as one of the country's biggest energy success stories. It helped cut crude oil imports, boosted farmer incomes and transformed India's fuel economy. But the race to E20 has also exposed deeper questions
July 27, 2026 Read Full Article
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