by Jimmy Troderman (U.S. Energy Information Administration) Renewable diesel is increasingly replacing petroleum diesel on the U.S. West Coast, where state-level policies are attracting new production capacity and shipments to the region. The fuel continues to mostly be consumed in California
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Back TO HOMEWallenius Wilhelmsen Conducts First Biofuel Bunkering in Japan
(Wallenius Wilhelmsen) Wallenius Wilhelmsen has successfully completed its first biofuel bunkering trial in Japan, marking a significant step in the company’s global decarbonization efforts. -- At the Port of Yokohama, the M/V Tamesis bunkered 400 metric tons of Bio Bunker B24
February 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Liquid Wind Announces New eFuel Facility Project in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden
(Liquid Wind) The new eFuel project will be carried out in close collaboration with Övik Energi as a development partner and supplier of biogenic carbon dioxide. The new site is planned to be one of Europe's largest facilities for the production
February 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Kanadevia Inova to Build More Installations Enhancing Circularity in Denmark
(Kanadevia Inova) Skanderborg-based Bigadan A/S (short for Biogas Danmark) and Kanadevia Inova AG (formerly Hitachi Zosen Inova) are extending their collaboration with the ongoing development of more biogas plants in Denmark. Bigadan, is a leading contractor who deliver and operate several biogas
February 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Third Year of Record Growth for U.S. Biogas Industry; Expected to Continue in 2024
(American Biogas Council) $1.8 billion was invested in new projects last year, according to numbers just released by the American Biogas Council -- Newly-released data from the American Biogas Council (ABC) indicates that 2023 was the third year of record growth across
February 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Uni-Fuels Gets ISCC Certifications to Accelerate Sustainable Marine Fuel Trading
by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak (Offshore Energy) Singapore-based provider of marine fuel solutions Uni-Fuels has received both ISCC EU and ISCC PLUS certifications from the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC), an independent multi-stakeholder initiative and certification system supporting sustainable, fully traceable,
February 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Missouri Soybean Focused on Farmer Profitability
by Jared White (Brownfield Ag News) The new deputy executive director of the Missouri Soybean Association says the key to increasing farmer profitability is growing soybean demand. Casey Wasser says Missouri farmers are uniquely positioned to benefit from expanded use of biofuels. “If
February 17, 2025 Read Full Article
United States May Ask India for Substantial Market Access in Agriculture, Ethanol: Report
(ChinaMandi) The United States (US) is expected to request more market access from India in sectors such as agriculture and dairy products, ethanol, and medical devices as part of the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) that both countries aim to finalize within the next
February 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Ethanol: A Cross-Border Powerhouse
by Andrea Kent (Renewable Industries Canada/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Canada’s demand for clean fuel makes it the top buyer of U.S. ethanol, importing 639 million gallons annually—45% of all U.S. exports—while supporting 395,000 U.S. rural jobs. The U.S. ethanol industry produces
February 15, 2025 Read Full Article
E30 Could Reduce Brazil's Dependence on Imported Gasoline, Says MME
(National Bioenergy Union (Google Translation)) In 2024, gasoline imports totaled 2.87 billion liters, a decrease of around 30% compared to the previous year -- The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) estimates that the adoption of E30, a blend of 30% anhydrous ethanol in C
February 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Kuehne+Nagel and Acer Europe Partner to Decarbonise Sea Shipments
(Kuehne+Nagel Group) Use of biofuel to reduce emissions for Acer's sea shipments; 475 tons of CO2e reduced over the past three years -- Kuehne+Nagel renews its strategic collaboration with Acer Europe to decarbonise sea shipments by using biofuel. So far, this partnership, now
February 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Argus Media: California Aims to Expand Alternative Bunker Fuels
by Stefka Wechsler (Manifold Times) State senate bill 298, introduced by state senator Anna Caballero, would require a plan to be developed by 31 December 2030 for use and deployment of alternative marine fuels at California’s public seaports. -- California lawmakers will
February 14, 2025 Read Full Article
India’s First Bio-methanol Bunker Barge to Be Part of New Bunkering Facility Project
(Manifold Times) Construction of the bunker barge is part of a MoU between Bapu’s Shipping Jamnagar and Deendayal Port Authority to develop a methanol bunkering facility at Kandla. -- India’s shipping company Bapu’s Shipping Jamnagar on Sunday (9 February) announced it has
February 14, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of Feedstocks & Advanced Agriculture
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation from the ABLC Connect series on Digest TV assesses the current state of feedstock and advanced agriculture, noting high demand but a shortage of sustainable, affordable, reliable, and available sources. It highlights challenges like competition,
February 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Guangzhou Accelerates the Pilot Work of Promoting the Application of Biofuel Oil for International Ships
(Ocean Network/dayoo news (Google Translation)) The reporter learned from the Guangzhou Municipal Bureau of Commerce that in order to promote the national biodiesel promotion and application pilot and expand domestic biodiesel application scenarios, Guangzhou recently issued the pilot work plan
February 13, 2025 Read Full Article
StormFisher Hydrogen Secures US$50 Million Commitment from Hy24 to Deliver Pipeline of Clean Fuel Production Projects in North America
(StormFisher Hydrogen) StormFisher Hydrogen, a leading developer and producer of clean fuels, announces today it has secured a US$50 million commitment from Hy24’s Clean Hydrogen Infrastructure Fund, the world’s leading low-carbon hydrogen asset manager. This strategic partnership will accelerate StormFisher Hydrogen’s
February 13, 2025 Read Full Article
World's First Ammonia-Fueled Ammonia Carrier (AFMGC) Signed a Time Charter Contract
(Yara Clean Ammonia) A major contribution to the establishment of an ammonia supply chain -- Yara Clean Ammonia Switzerland SA (hereinafter "Yara Clean Ammonia"), a group company of Yara International ASA (hereinafter "Yara"), one of the world's largest ammonia players, and Nippon
February 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Carbon Recycling Firm LanzaTech Is Spinning out Synthetic Biology Tech
by Heather Clancy (Trellis) LanzaTech, which went public last year, is still not profitable. -- LanzaTech, which turns waste carbon from industrial processes into fuels, materials and proteins, is planning a joint venture to commercialize a process that uses microbes to turn
February 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Unleaded 88 Sales In MN Reach New Record In 2024
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Annual Volume Surpasses 140 Million Gallons For The First Time -- Annual Unleaded 88 sales in Minnesota reached a new milestone in 2024 with 142.75 million gallons sold, an increase of 11.63 percent from the previous record of 127.87
February 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Biomass-Based Diesel Demand Destruction 2.0?
by Scott Irwin (farmdoc daily) A farmdoc daily article last week (February 5, 2025) examined the possible impact of reductions in the conventional mandate under the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) on the demand for ethanol in the physical market. A previous episode
February 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Castlerock Biofuels to Develop Renewable Fuel Oil Facility in Maine
(Castlerock Biofuels/Biomass Magazine) Castlerock Biofuels LLC, operating locally through its subsidiary EME Biofuels, LLC, has announced the selection of Millinocket, Maine, as the site for its new sustainable biocrude production facility, leveraging the advanced thermal processing (RTP) technology developed by Ensyn
February 13, 2025 Read Full Article
We Can’t Ignore Warning Signs, Farmers Need Growing Markets in 2025 Says IRFA’s Shaw
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association) Focused on Fuels of Opportunity at the 2025 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit -- While it is easy to glance over incoming challenges, the renewable fuels industry must face those hurdles head-on and not let change deter the destination.
February 12, 2025 Read Full Article
SDGI Acquires 48% Stake in Oils-and-Fats Producer Marvesa
(SD Guthrie International/Biobased Diesel Daily) SD Guthrie International Ltd., formerly known as Sime Darby Oils International Ltd., announced Feb. 3 that it has acquired a 48 percent equity interest in Netherlands-based Marvesa Supply Chain Services B.V. The 54-million euro (USD$56 million) acquisition enhances SDGI’s
February 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Waste Oils Displace Palm Oil, Determine Composition of Raw Materials in Germany’s 2023 GHG-Quota Year
(UFOP) The 2023 quota year once again confirmed the “excellence” of biodiesel made from waste oils for counting towards Germany’s greenhouse-gas reduction obligation (GHG quota), stated UFOP, with reference to the “Evaluation and Experience Report 2023” published by Germany’s Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE) at
February 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Renewable Diesel’s Reliable Heavy-Duty Performance Powers Cities through Winter
(Approved Oil/Biobased Diesel Daily) Winter storms may present challenges, but they also offer an opportunity to demonstrate the strength and reliability of renewable diesel. For cities committed to cleaner air, sustainability and the efficient operation of heavy-duty vehicles in freezing conditions, renewable
February 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Pilot Program Underway at RAAF Base East Sale
(Australian Government Defence) A 12-month pilot program using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has recently commenced at RAAF Base East Sale. The SAF pilot program marks a significant milestone in Defence’s ongoing efforts to increase energy resilience and adopt climate mitigation strategies, as
February 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Judgment for €1.6m Sought over Supply of Used Cooking Oil to Biodiesel Firm
(Irish Times) British group Phillips 66 says it has not been paid for oil supplied to Dublin-based Irish Biofuels Production Ltd -- A UK fuel company is seeking judgment in the Commercial Court for £1.4 million (€1.68 million) against an Irish biodiesel
February 12, 2025 Read Full Article
CME Group Announces First Trades of Physically-Delivered Ethanol Futures & Options
(CME Group) CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced its new physically-delivered Ethanol futures and options are now available for trading. A total of five futures contracts traded on February 7, 2025. "We are pleased to see industry support for our
February 12, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Low-Carbon Intensity Marine Fuels: The Nexant ECA View
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This is an overview from NexantECA, an energy and chemicals advisory company, outlining their services and expertise in the field of low-carbon intensity (LCI) marine fuels. The presentation deck highlights the company’s deep understanding of the
February 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Honeywell and AM Green Collaborate to Advance Carbon Capture and Sustainable Aviation Fuel in India
(Honeywell) Collaboration seeks efficient ways to decarbonize aviation and shipping sectors and will help position India as a global leader in alternative fuel production -- Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) and AM Green today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) during India Energy Week 2025 to
February 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Skymark Airlines Begins Procurement of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Skymark Airlines) We have made an agreement with ENEOS Corporation regarding the purchase of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Japan. From February 4, 2025, to the end of March 2025, a certain amount of Sustainable Aviation Fuel derived from used cooking oil will
February 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Prioritizing Preprocessing: New Energy Blue
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) New Energy Blue has its sights set on a 20 MMGy biomass refinery in Mason City, Iowa, using corn stover as a feedstock and pumping out cellulosic ethanol and lignin by early 2027. Drawing on decades
February 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Carbon Credit Buyers Need Options — Including Avoidance and Reductions
by Margaret Morales (Trellis) Why carbon removals aren’t always better. -- ... The shift toward removals has led some companies away from projects that avoid or reduce global emissions — for example, by keeping the planet’s existing forests standing, providing clean cooking stoves
February 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Bipartisan Bill Promoting SAF Heard in Washington State Senate Committee
(Washington Senate Democrats/Biobased Diesel Daily) ... To keep Washington moving toward a cleaner future, Sen. Marko Liias, D-Edmonds, is sponsoring bipartisan legislation to advance the state’s production and use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Senate Bill 5601, which was heard in the
February 11, 2025 Read Full Article
SSE Commits to Delivering Next Generation of Power at Historic Tarbert Site
(SSE Thermal) SSE Thermal, part of the integrated energy group SSE plc, has taken a final investment decision to build Tarbert Next Generation Power Station – opening a new chapter in the site’s proud energy story. The 300MW plant in County Kerry
February 11, 2025 Read Full Article
The Burning Need for BDO Zones: Mitigating Catastrophic Wildfires with Market-Based Solutions
by Jordan Solomon (Ecostrat/Biofuels Digest) ... So if we want to decrease the size and intensity of wildfires and reduce the public cost of achieving this vital goal, we need to rapidly stand up new markets that can pay for and utilize
February 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Malaysian Biofuels Hub to Be Developed in Johor for Storage and Export
(Manifold Times) BAC RE, Singapore’s Dovechem and TLP Terminal aim to create a sustainable value chain where biogas can be refined into BioLNG and other biofuels—ready for export and maritime bunkering. -- BAC Renewable Energy (BAC RE) on Friday (7 February) announced
February 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Evolgene Evolutionizes 2G Ethanol Production with a New and Disruptive Technology for SAF Generation
(el Economista) The company led by Raúl Pérez Jiménez and Xabi García Roldán has thus completed 11 years of research and has set itself the goal of developing, in consortium with companies from the energy sector, a set of refineries by
February 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Japan’s First: NYK Runs Biofuel Trial on Coal Carrier for Domestic Power Utility Company
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) In line with efforts to promote decarbonization in maritime transport, Japanese shipping major NYK Line has conducted the first biofuel test run on its coal carrier for a domestic power utility company. The biofuel trial started on
February 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Recognizes Two Companies for Being Leaders in Promoting Biofuels in the State
by Jessica Bowman (KTIV) The marketing of renewable fuels has earned two northwest Iowa companies recognition from Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. -- Friday, Naig presented the Secretary’s Ethanol Marketing Award to Al’s Corner Oil, which operates Sparky’s One Stop
February 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Trump Talks Ethanol with Japan
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) President Trump wants to supply Japan with U.S. ethanol. During a press conference with Trump, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said his country is interested in importing … “bioethanol, ammonia and other resources” which could help reduce the
February 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Svitzer to Switch Its Operations to Biofuels in Danish Port
(Safety4Sea) Svitzer announced that the tugs operating in the Port of Esbjerg, Denmark, switched to biofuel on 1 February 2025. -- Svitzer tugs will be sailing on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and customers using Svitzer’s towing services in and out of the
February 10, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Terviva
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck highlights Terviva’s efforts to use the pongamia tree as a sustainable biofuel feedstock. Terviva argues that pongamia is uniquely suited to a climate-changing world, as it’s a low-carbon, scalable, and cost-competitive crop with
February 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Senators Question USTR Nominee on Biofuels Trade
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Biofuels and ethanol, particularly in relation to Brazilian tariffs, were a topic of discussion during Thursday’s Senate Finance Committee hearing for the nomination of Jamieson Greer as the United States Trade Representative (USTR). Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and
February 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Foment del Treball Will Fly More Sustainably with SAF Supplied by Vueling
(Foment) With this agreement, a pioneer in Spain, Vueling will supply the European airport network with the amount of SAF necessary to mitigate the emissions generated by the travel of Foment del Treball employees and managers. Foment del Treball will become
February 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Support for Green Energy: All PIS Domestic Vessels Use B40!
(Pertamina) Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) has demonstrated its commitment to supporting the government’s program by using B40 fuel for shipping transportation. A total of 189 vessels operated by PIS for national energy distribution have been using this biodiesel fuel since January
February 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Neste and DHL Group to Tighten Collaboration to Reduce Logistics Emissions
(Neste) Companies will jointly evaluate how Neste’s renewable solutions may support DHL Group in making its entire logistics chain as sustainable as possible; Collaboration aims at leveraging renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel to decarbonize DHL’s transportation To further strengthen their collaboration
February 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Clean Energy Technology Observatory, Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin in the European Union
(European Union) Status report on technology development, trends, value chains and markets : 2024 -- This report investigates the status and trend of Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO), except hydrogen, which are needed to cover part of the EU’s demand for
February 06, 2025 Read Full Article
BASF Says Climate-Smart Biofuels Have Longevity
by Nicole Heslip (Brownfield Ag News) A sustainability market development manager is bullish on decarbonization efforts continuing long into the future. Chad Asmus with BASF tells Brownfield 45Z tax credits allow farmers to be rewarded for their climate-smart efforts. “Low carbon intensity biofuels
February 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Ethanol Demand Destruction 2.0?
by Scott Irwin (farmdoc daily) In a farmdoc daily article last week (January 29, 2025), we examined a range of alternative scenarios for setting the 2026 mandates under the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). In two of the scenarios, the conventional mandate was
February 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Lifecycle Renewables Partners with East Coast to Distribute Truburn Renewable Heating Oil in New York City
(Lifecycle Renewables/PR Newswire) New distribution agreement enables NYC building owners to receive deliveries of 100% renewable biofuel that is Local Law 97 compliant -- Lifecycle Renewables, the creator of Truburn, a renewable heating oil that reduces greenhouse emissions by over 86 percent, today announced
February 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Summit Carbon Solutions and Infinium Partner to Advance eFuels Production and Energy Independence in the Midwest
(Summit Carbon Solutions) Summit Carbon Solutions (Summit) and Infinium, a leading electrofuels (eFuels) producer, have entered an arrangement for the supply of up to 670,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually at a proposed eFuels facility in North Dakota or
February 06, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of Low Carbon Hydrogen
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck is a report by NexantECA, a consulting firm with extensive experience in the energy and chemicals sectors. The report focuses on the evolving landscape of low-carbon hydrogen, a critical component of the transition
February 06, 2025 Read Full Article
‘No More Iowa Nice’: Biofuels Leaders Push for Year-Round E15
by Cami Koons (Iowa Capital Dispatch) Monte Shaw, executive director of Iowa Renewable Fuels Association urged industry leaders and farmers at the association’s summit Tuesday to pursue expanding markets and to be wary of “looking in the rearview mirror.” Leaders in ethanol,
February 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels Could Be Placed on Market from 2026
(IPN Press Agency) Suppliers of petroleum products from January 1, 2026 could place on the market fuels that also contain renewable products. The Cabinet approved new regulations in this regard, IPN reports. The document sets emission reduction targets of 50% to 80%,
February 05, 2025 Read Full Article
IMO PPR 12: Bunker Ships Set to Carry Higher Percentage of Biofuel Blends under New Rules
by Sara Kosmajac (Offshore Energy) Following the IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 12) session, bunker ships certified as oil tankers are set to be permitted to carry biofuel blends containing up to 30% biofuel. -- As informed, the PPR
February 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Another Intense Year for Waste-Based and Advanced Biofuels Regulation
(Biofuels International) Angel Alvarez Alberdi, EWABA’s Secretary General, outlines what he thinks will be the main biofuel trends in the year ahead. This year will be a particularly consequential year for the waste-based and advanced biofuels industry, if there ever was
February 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Biosolids to SAF Is the Future
(Biofuels International) Kip Cleverley, Chief Sustainability Officer, Synagro Technologies and James Hygate OBE, Chief Executive Officer, Firefly Green Fuels describe in detail how they think the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market will fare this year. The future for the sustainable aviation fuel
February 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Moeve Supplies Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Norwegian
(Moeve) Norwegian and Moeve commit to promoting the development of sustainable aviation fuel with the signing of a supply contract; Moeve produces SAF at its La Rábida Energy Park (Huelva) from used cooking oils. The company already supplies SAF at Spain’s main
February 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Joramco Invests in DHL’s GoGreen+ Program for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Joramco/Zawya) Joramco, the Amman-based maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider and the engineering arm of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), is pleased to support DHL’s GoGreen+ program in its efforts to reduce carbon emissions via Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This investment confirms
February 05, 2025 Read Full Article
VINCI Airports Ready to Launch Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Budapest Airport
(VINCI Airports) Budapest airport, part of the VINCI Airports network since June 2024, has successfully passed the audit criteria for the introduction of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through its subsidiary, Airport Fuel Supply Ltd. This achievement addresses one of today's biggest
February 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Singapore Airlines Group and Aether Fuels Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Aether Fuels) The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to potentially source neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Aether Fuels (Aether), a climate technology firm that plans to set up SAF production plants in the United States of
February 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Farm Futures: Biofuels Face Uncertainty after Record Year
by Bruce Blythe (Farm Progress) Ethanol exports hit new highs and soy oil use for biofuels reached record levels in 2024. Farmers now eye red flags amid changing demand patterns and policy uncertainty. --- After a blockbuster 2024 for U.S. biofuels, the
February 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Is the “Goldilocks” Cost of Oil Pricing out Corn for Ethanol Production? (Part 1)
Can corn to ethanol be profitable with oil prices stabilized at about $80/barrel and agriculture exports falling because of tariff polices? Bob Kozak takes a serious look at this crossroad confronting the industry. In this three part series he'll detail
February 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Comstock Fuels and SACL Execute Definitive Commercial Agreements
(Comstock Fuels) Expands Licensing Agreement into Malaysia for SAF and Other Renewable Fuels -- Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) (“Comstock” and the “Company”) today announced the execution of definitive agreements between Comstock Fuels Corporation (“Comstock Fuels”) and SACL Pte. Limited (“SACL”), a Singapore-based
February 04, 2025 Read Full Article
CO2 Today: A Versatile Chemical with Growing Industrial Applications
by Sam Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics/Biofuels Digest) The average person on the street often would see CO2 today as an agent for beverage carbonation, a gaseous agent in the atmosphere which is a normal part of many biological processes; plus today it
February 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Sasol, Anglo American and De Beers to Pilot Renewable Diesel in South Africa
By Nqobile Dludla (Reuters) South African petrochemicals company Sasol (SOLJ.J), mining group Anglo American (AAL.L) and its diamond business De Beers entered into a joint development agreement on Tuesday (February 4, 2025) to pilot the production of renewable diesel from vegetable oil. Under the terms
February 04, 2025 Read Full Article
EU Invests over €1.2 Billion in Cross-Border Infrastructure Contributing to Build our Energy Union and to Boost Competitiveness
(European Commission) The Commission will allocate almost €1.25 billion in grants from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to 41 cross-border energy infrastructure projects, which have obtained the status of Projects of Common Interest and Projects of Mutual Interest (PCIs and PMIs) in 2024 under the Trans-European Networks for Energy (TEN-E) policy framework. This is
February 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Transformative Moments: Biofuels Policy and Trade Are Global Gamechangers
by Marcy Eckelkamp (AgWeb) When Susan Stroud talks with farmers, she focuses on a readiness for change. “We need to embrace it instead of be so resistant because we’re constantly seeing changes we go through,” she says. In her regular commentary for
February 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Avfuel Powers SAF Expansion with New U.S. Supply Points
(Avfuel News) Avfuel Corporation—the leading independent supplier of aviation fuel and services—is taking sustainable aviation fuel to new horizons as it facilitates the fuel’s geographic expansion. Avfuel announced today (January 31, 2025) a total of three new supply points in addition to
February 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Evonik and VoltH2 to Advance Hydrogen Production in the Netherlands
by Aida Čučuk (Offshore Energy) German specialty chemicals company Evonik has signed a term sheet with Dutch energy company VoltH2 to advance green hydrogen production at the Delfzijl chemical park in the Netherlands. -- Under the agreement, VoltH2 will construct a 50
February 03, 2025 Read Full Article
DHL Express and Cosmo Oil Marketing Sign Deal to Drive Further Usage of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Japan
(DHL Group) The deal represents an annual purchase of 7.2 million litres of SAF, which DHL Express will use for its regular cargo shipping services starting in April 2025, marking the first such initiative for the international express industry in Asia. Annual
February 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Repsol Will Invest More than €800 Million in the Tarragona Ecoplant, a Pioneering Project in Europe to Produce Renewable Methanol
(Repsol) • Repsol has approved a historic investment in the Spanish region of Catalonia to build the first plant in Europe to transform urban waste into renewable methanol - a fuel that will help decarbonize transport - as well as circular
February 03, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Carbon Recycling
byJim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This is a presentation given by Lotte Rosenberg, CEO of Carbon Recycling International (CRI), at the ABLC San Francisco conference in October 2024. It highlights CRI’s role in decarbonizing transportation through their innovative technology that transforms captured
February 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Efen, Wilson Sons, Port of Açu, and Vast to Conduct First HVO Testing in Brazil’s Maritime Sector
(Wilson Sons) Companies obtained approval from the Brazilian Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) to import green fuel to be tested on tugboats operating at the Port of Açu -- This month (January), Wilson Sons received approval from ANP
January 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Moeve Will Invest €600 Million to Develop 30 Biomethane Plants in Spain
(Moeve) The company, which aims to produce 4TWh of biomethane in Spain by 2030, has signed an agreement with InproEner to develop 5 biomethane plants, in addition to those announced with Kira Ventures and PreZero; Andalusia, Catalonia and Galicia are the regions
January 31, 2025 Read Full Article
EFT Signs Master License Agreement with Highbury Energy Inc., for Biomass-to-Fuel Project with the Wanagekong-Biiwega'igan Clean Energy Corporation
(Emerging Fuels Technology) Emerging Fuels Technology has licensed its Fischer-Tropsch technology to Highbury Energy Inc. for a project in Fort Frances, Ontario, supported by Wanagekong-Biiwega'iganan Clean Energy Corporation and Treaty 3 First Nations, to produce 20 million liters of low-carbon fuels
January 31, 2025 Read Full Article
ABLC Connect: The State of Liquid Fuels/The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of Liquid Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation from the ABLC Connect series on Digest TV analyzes the US liquid fuels market, focusing on prices, supply, and demand of various biofuels like ethanol and biodiesel. It examines the impact of clean fuel standards
January 31, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Accelerating SAF Adoption: A European Airline Perspective
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck, “Accelerating SAF Adoption: A European Airline Perspective,” argues that International Airlines Group (IAG), one of Europe’s largest airline groups, is a leading force in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) adoption. The presentation deck highlights
January 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Scottish Government to Export Green Hydrogen to Germany 'by Ship'
by Lucy Jackson (The National) ... We previously told how the Scottish Government was looking into plans in 2023 for a hydrogen pipeline connecting Germany to Scotland. At the time, acting Energy Secretary Gillian Martin (below) told The National that the pipeline was “a
January 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Montana Renewables Announces Timing Update for DOE Loan Facility
(Calumet/PR Newswire) Calumet, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLMT) ("Calumet," the "Company," "we," "our" or "us") has been informed by the U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE") Loan Programs Office ("LPO") that the first tranche of approximately $782 million under the guaranteed loan facility that was previously approved
January 30, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of SAF
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This 2021 report from The Digest and its ABLC CONNECT series assesses the state of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, highlighting both positive (“tailwinds”) and negative (“headwinds”) factors affecting its growth. Tailwinds include increasing
January 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Petrobras Obtains Certification to Commercialize Bunker with Renewable Content in Rio Grande
(Petrobras (Google Translation)) Company is a pioneer in Brazil in the development of fuel for the maritime segment -- On Thursday (16/01), Petrobras obtained the international ISCC EU RED certificate for the commercialization of bunker with renewable content at the Rio Grande
January 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Compliance Drives B100 Down to $670/mt for Rotterdam-EU Routes
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Singapore, Engine Online reports on January 27, B100 at Rotterdam traded at a $55/mt discount to HSFO and a $126/mt discount to VLSFO when compliance costs and pooling benefits are included, a larger discount than
January 30, 2025 Read Full Article
French Ethanol Consumption up around 6% in 2024
by Sybille de La Hamaide (Reuters) Ethanol consumption in France, the largest consumer along with Germany, rose around 6% to 16 million hectolitres in 2024, in line with an increase in overall gasoline use, producers' group Bioethanol France said on Tuesday. Ethanol,
January 29, 2025 Read Full Article
EFT Awareded Sub-Contract in Support of Sea Dragon Energy's Contract with the Office of Naval Research to Demonstrate CO2 from Seawater into Sustainable Aviation eFuels
(Emerging Fuels Technology/CISION) EFT awarded subcontract to support Sea Dragon Energy to develop technology for converting seawater CO₂ into Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) under a $19.2M ONR project. -- Emerging Fuels Technology, Inc. (EFT) announced today that it has been awarded a subcontract to
January 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Lydian Announces Successful Demonstration of Novel Sustainable Aviation Fuel Technology
(Lydian/PR Newswire) Company also received DARPA award to develop prototype technology for defense applications - Lydian, the electric fuels company, today (January 27, 2025) announced the successful pilot demonstration of its technology for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for commercial and defense
January 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Cosmo Energy to Supply Domestic SAF to ANA, JAL
(Nippon.com) Japan's Cosmo Energy Holdings Co. said Monday (January 27, 2025) that it will start supplying domestic sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, to All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines in April. Cosmo Energy said that it will be the first to supply
January 29, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest's 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to SAF Production Routes and Market Outlook
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The presentation from NEXANT ECA’s Steve Slome examines four main pathways for producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF): Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ), Gasification and Fischer-Tropsch (G-FT), and Power-to-Liquid (PTL). Each method’s advantages, disadvantages, and potential
January 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels M&A: 2024 Review & Outlook: Boosted by Exports, Ethanol M&A Stars in Tangled Biofuels Market
by Bruce Comer, Frank Kim, Zak Putlak, and John Panvica (Ocean Park/Biofuels Digest) In a biofuels sector grappling with policy uncertainty and a new federal administration, there were promising capital investments and above average ethanol M&A volume, driven by export growth
January 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Paul Bertels, Senior Consultant, Farmgate Insights
(Agri-Pulse) This week’s Open Mic guest is Paul Bertels, Principal and Senior Consultant for Farmgate Insights. Much attention is given to the potential demand for billions of bushels of row crops should they be included as acceptable feedstocks for sustainable aviation
January 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Government Ban on Eminent Domain for Carbon Capture Pipelines Makes It out of SD Committee
by Joshua Haiar (South Dakota Searchlight) South Dakota lawmakers endorsed a bill 10-3 on Friday in Pierre that would prohibit the use of eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelines. The vote occurred in a Capitol committee room packed with people interested in the issue.
January 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Global Experts Join HutanBio's Advisory Board to Advance Breakthrough Sustainable Fuel Technology
(HutanBio) Former BP Chief of Staff, leading biofuel expert and Cambridge University Professor of Chemical Engineering join HutanBio's advisory board; HutanBio targets £4bn sustainable fuel market with HBx Technology HutanBio announces the formation of its Technical Advisory Board (TAB), bringing together three renowned
January 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Let’s Be Realistic about Green Hydrogen
by Robin Gaster (Utility Dive/Energy Today) Green hydrogen has been touted as the Swiss Army knife of clean energy. It generates no greenhouse gas emissions because it is made by applying green electricity to water to create hydrogen and oxygen. This
January 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Enilive Begins SAF Production at Its Plant in Gela (Sicily), Capable of Meeting One Third of Europe’s Demand
(Eni) Enilive announces the commissioning of its first plant to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at the Gela biorefinery, in Sicily. -- Production has started at the plant, which has a capacity of 400,000 tonnes per year, representing almost a third of the
January 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Wastefront Announces Strategic Investment from IAG
(Wastefront) IAG (International Airlines Group) has invested in Wastefront, a leading tyre-to-fuel company, who plan to turn used tyres into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The SAF will be made by converting waste tyres into tyre derived oil, which is then refined into road
January 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Mabanaft Is Rebuilding Its Own Tank Terminal in the Port of Hamburg: Four of the Tanks to Be Converted for Methanol Storage by 2027
(Mabanaft) Energy company Mabanaft plans to convert four of its tanks at the Blumensand tank terminal in the Port of Hamburg over the next two years. The company’s aim is to enable the storage of methanol at Blumensand and facilitate the
January 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Dublin Bay Cruises Opts for HVO Bunker Fuel for Passenger Ship “St. Bridget”
(Manifold Times) Firm launched its eco-friendly initiative by moving from fossil fuels to HVO, becoming the first domestic passenger ship operator in Ireland to adopt this sustainable practice. -- Dublin Bay Cruises on Wednesday (22 January) announced the launch of its eco-friendly
January 25, 2025 Read Full Article
As the Stability of the Red Sea Region Begins to Return, Admiral Ossama Rabiee Discusses with the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization the Latest Developments of the Situations in the Red Sea and Joint Cooperation Means.
(Suez Canal Authority) ... Adm. Rabiee emphasized that the Suez Canal has made significant progress in implementing its ambitious strategy to declare the Canal as a "Green Canal." This is being achieved through the building of environmentally friendly marine units, converting
January 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Fuel Switch Snapshot: Green Gas Maintains Price Edge
by Konica Bhatt (Engine) ... With EU-EU port compliance costs and estimated pooling benefits added, B100 is $11/mt cheaper than HSFO and $83/mt cheaper than VLSFO. However, the price gap has tightened considerably compared to the previous week, when B100 was $74/mt
January 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Running on FEUM Surplus: UECC’s Green Fuel Investments Avert Surcharges for Customers
(United European Car Carriers) United European Car Carriers (UECC) has been able to eliminate surcharges for its customers under FuelEU Maritime as proactive adoption of green fuels by the leading European sustainable shortsea RoRo carrier has drastically reduced its financial exposure
January 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Catalina Express, Harbor Breeze Curises and Port of Los Angeles Receive $31 Million to test Zero-Emission Vessels
(Port of Los Angeles) California Air Resources Board Grant to Help Fund Passenger Ferry and Excursion Boat Demo Projects -- In partnership with Catalina Express and Harbor Breeze Cruises, the Port of Los Angeles will soon begin emission-reduction technology demonstration projects for
January 24, 2025 Read Full Article
EnviTec's 23 Years of Expertise Optimize Chicken Manure for RNG in the US Market
(EnviTec Biogas Construction/PR Newswire) Germany's largest biogas producer, EnviTec Biogas AG, has been leveraging chicken manure for the production of biogas, renewable natural gas (RNG), and bio-Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) for an impressive 23 years. The company is now actively exploring opportunities
January 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Aemetis Provides Update on Federal Policies in the United States and Operations in India
(Aemetis/Stockhouse/NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural gas and renewable fuels company, today (January 23, 2025) provided an update on the impact of various federal policies in the United States and operations at the Aemetis biodiesel plant in
January 24, 2025 Read Full Article
SEFE and Höegh Evi to Develop International Clean Hydrogen Supply Chains
(Höegh Evi) Partnership to establish international supply chains to secure competitive clean hydrogen; SEFE responsible for securing the supply of clean hydrogen and for the sale of hydrogen in Germany and Europe; Höegh Evi to provide infrastructure for transport and import of clean
January 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Add Demand for Corn, Soybeans
by Martha Blum (AgriNews) Adding sustainable aviation fuel to the list of products made from corn and soybeans may help increase profits for U.S. farmers. “Sustainable aviation fuel is produced from renewable feedstocks like corn and soybeans,” said Noelle Neef, assistant director
January 24, 2025 Read Full Article
The Next Farm Crisis Is Coming — Boosting Biofuels Can Help Prevent It COMMENTARY
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/The Well News) Things have been taking a turn for the worse in America’s agricultural heartland, just as President Donald Trump takes office and the Senate moves to vote on his energy, environment and agriculture Cabinet
January 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Will 45Z Move the Needle for Greener Fertilizer?
by Cassidy Walter (Successful Farming) ... Last spring, the U.S. Treasury Department released guidance for the 40B Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Tax Credit, which included the creation of the USDA Climate Smart Agriculture Pilot Program. The program enabled corn farmers practicing
January 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuel Powers Discussions about Future Markets for Minnesota Crops
by Evan Berg (KIMT) One of the keynote speeches of this year's Minnesota Ag Expo focused on expanding Minnesota's growing biofuel industry and the role Minnesota farmers have to play in it. Jeff Davidman, vice president of state and local affairs for
January 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Fueling the Future: The Role of Renewable Fuels in the Grain Industry
(Grain Elevator and Processing Society GEAPS) In this insightful episode of the Whole Grain Podcast, host Jim Lenz sits down with Robert White, Vice President of Industry Relations and Market Development at the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA). With decades of experience
January 23, 2025 Read Full Article
EPA Cellulosic Proposal Gets Pushback
by Toddd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) EPA Proposal to Waive Cellulosic RFS Volumes Sees Pushback From Biofuels Groups -- Although a new proposal from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reduce cellulosic biofuels levels in the Renewable Fuel Standard is on hold
January 23, 2025 Read Full Article
NetJets ‘Roughly Doubles’ Sustainable Aviation Fuel in 2024
by Doug Gollan (Private Jet Card Comparisons) Berkshire Hathaway’s NetJets purchased 19.4 million gallons of SAF in 2024. -- President Patrick Gallagher wrote in a social media post, “NetJets continues to prioritize our investment in sustainable aviation fuel, which reduces CO2 emissions
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
OMCs to Float Tender for Supply of 110 Crore Litres of Ethanol Exclusively for FCI Rice
by Prabhudatta Mishra (The Hindu Business Line) Last week, the government lowered the issue price of rice to be sold to distilleries for making ethanol to ₹22.50/kg, as against the economic cost of ₹39.75/kg, effectively subsidising ₹17.25/kg from public exchequer -- Oil marketing
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
OMCs Achieve Highest Ethanol Blending of 18.2% in December 2024: Govt Data
by Shalini Sharma (PSU Watch) Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) achieved highest-ever ethanol blending in December 2024 at 18.2 percent, government data shows. This is the highest ethanol blending figure recorded till date and is a marked improvement over the 16.1 percent blending
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Biomass Demand for Transport Fuels, Aviation and Shipping up to 2050 and Implications for Biomass Supply to the Chemical Sector
(Renewable Carbon News) Current transport regulations provide a unique long-term horizon for sustainable aviation and shipping fuel through the defined quotas – what does this mean for the chemical sector? -- Following the Green Deal, the EU is leading the way in
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Boeing Partners with Norsk e-Fuel to Advance SAF Production and Reduce Aviation Emissions
(Boeing) - Strategic partnership will foster supply of sustainable aviation fuel in the Nordics to help meet global demand; - Boeing investment will support development of one of Europe’s first industrial-scale Power-to-Liquids facility -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] has become a key project
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to the Global Transition to SAF
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This source is a presentation about Topsoe’s role in the global transition to sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). The presentation highlights Topsoe’s commitment to developing and providing technologies for producing SAF, emphasizing their 80-year history of innovation
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
GC Successfully Produces Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as the First in Thailand, Reinforcing Its Potential as a Global Leader in Low-Carbon Chemicals.
(GC) PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC), a leader in Thailand’s integrated chemical industry, has announced the successful launch of the first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the country, elevating the energy and chemical industries with biochemical innovation. This
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Norway Flies F-35 Using 40% Sustainable Fuel Blend
by Craig Hoyle (Flight Global) The Royal Norwegian Air Force has become the first operator to fly the Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter using what Oslo describes as being a “significant proportion” of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). A first test flight of
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
U.S. Agricultural Trade Background Given Potential Tariffs
by Joana Colussi, Gary Schnitkey, Nick Paulson and Carl Zulauf (farmdoc daily) Agricultural trade is again coming under more focus as President Trump comes into office. The Trump administration has suggested the use of tariffs on goods coming into the United States
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Farm to Fly Act Reintroduced in Senate
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Midwest senators have reintroduced the Farm to Fly Act that would help accelerate the production and development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.)
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Ruto Orders Action on Local Ethanol Production to Cut Fuel Imports
by Frankline Oduor (Kenyans.co.ke) President William Ruto has directed the ministries of Agriculture, Energy, and Treasury to immediately begin drafting regulations that will see Kenya start producing fuel products such as ethanol from molasses. Speaking during a tour of the Western Sugar Belt
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Wizz Air, Operating at Charleroi Airport, Has Successfully Tested Sustainable Fuel on 50 Flights
(La Libre (Google Translation)) The airline Wizz Air, which operates in particular at Charleroi airport (BSCA), has successfully carried out sustainable fuel (SAF) tests on more than 50 flights, it announced on Thursday during a round table organized at Charleroi airport,
January 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Pioneers of Progress: Annual Awards Honor Champions of Clean Fuels
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) This year’s winners recognized for accelerating growth in the industry -- Three industry leaders will be recognized this week for their outstanding efforts in advancing biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel during the 2025 Clean Fuels Conference. “In
January 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Exploring Hydrogen: Back to Basics
by Caitlin Scheresky (EcoEngineers/Biomass Magazine) On Nov. 26, EcoEngineers hosted the newest installment in its “Back to Basics” webinar series, with this edition focusing on hydrogen. EcoEngineers’ Senior Carbon Consultant Guillermo Aguirre presented the webinar’s content. Aguirre kicked off the conversation with
January 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Carbon Pricing Is Gaining Momentum. Here’s What You Should Know
by Margaret Morales (Trellis) Existing programs are set to expand to cover additional emission sources, and several new mechanisms are expected to launch in the next two years. -- Nearly one-quarter of global carbon emissions are covered by pricing instruments, and that number is
January 20, 2025 Read Full Article
India's AM Green Partners with DP World to Build Green Fuel Export Projects
(Reuters) India's AM Green has partnered with Dubai-based global port and logistics firm DP World to develop infrastructure to export 1 million ton per annum (MTPA) each of green ammonia and methanol, the Indian company said on Tuesday. The partnership includes building
January 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Louis Dreyfus Company Bought a Warehouse in Nueva Palmira (and Wants to Invest 15,000 Hectares in Camelina Cultivation)
by Mathías Buela (InfoNegocios) They had already been renting the facilities for six years to first evaluate their strategic potential; this is not the only investment the company will make in infrastructure. -- Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) announced the acquisition of a
January 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Burando Energies Delivers B30 Bio Bunker Fuel to Tug “MV Bylgia” in Rotterdam
(Manifold Times) Firm said it successfully delivered ISCC-certified B30 biofuel blend, derived from renewable feedstocks, to Heerema’s Anchor Handling Tug “MV Bylgia” at Port of Rotterdam. -- Burando Energies on Thursday (16 January) announced it successfully delivered ISCC-certified biofuel to Heerema’s Anchor
January 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Viking Line Expands Biofuel-Based Initiative to Three Vessels on Helsinki Routes
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Finnish shipping company Viking Line has decided to introduce its biofuel-based sustainable initiative for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from conference trips on three vessels on its Helsinki routes. The initiative called Green Sea Conference, which is said
January 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Another California Airport Joining the SAF Set: Green Fuel to Be Offered by ACI Jet, the Lone FBO on the Field
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) ... ACI Jet—the sole aviation services provider at California’s San Luis Obispo County Airport (KSBP)—will have continuous supplies of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) available for customers. The company is no stranger to the renewable fuel, having
January 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Jet Aviation Adds Basel Headquarters to SAF Supply Locations
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) Jet Aviation has expanded its continual supplies of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Europe to include its Basel, Switzerland facility at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (LFSB). This builds on the General Dynamics subsidiary’s experience as the first to bring
January 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Green Plains Announces 100% of Rights of Way Acquired on ‘Advantage Nebraska’ Carbon Capture Project with Lateral Construction Underway
(Green Plains) Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) today announced that key milestones for the ‘Advantage Nebraska’ carbon strategy have been met and the project remains on track for operation in the second half of 2025. These facilities are expected to be among
January 17, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Futuria Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck by Futuria Fuels discusses the company’s efforts to develop renewable propane, a clean alternative fuel. The presentation deck highlights the importance of biopropane as a by-product of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and
January 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels Bills Introduced at Statehouse to Boost Farmer Income, Save Consumers Money
by Eric Pfeiffer (Hoosier Ag Today) Several bills impacting agriculture have been introduced at the Statehouse. A couple of bills Indiana farmers should be closely following along with us here at Hoosier Ag Today are House Bill 1127 from Allen County Representative Dave
January 17, 2025 Read Full Article
All Things Aviation: SAF and the Sticky Issue of Feedstocks Podcast
Featuring Sarah Abu Bakar, Rob Hatchett, Wes Petkau, Ji Yang Lum (S&P Global) In this episode of the Platts Future Energy Podcast, our feedstock and biofuel research analysts discuss implications of global biofuel policy uncertainty and the potential impacts that trade tariffs
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Interactive: Platts Global Bunker Fuel Cost Calculator
B\by Max Lin, Rowan Staden-Coats, Abhishek Anupam, Sophie Byron, Esther Ng, Megan Gildea, and Santiago Canel Soria (S&P Global) The Platts global bunker fuel cost calculator shows how Platts price assessments for methanol, ammonia, LNG, bioblends and conventional oil-based fuels can
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Releases Federal Policy Roadmap to Revitalize Rural America and Unleash American Energy Dominance
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, released a roadmap to revitalize rural America today, identifying specific policy goals and actions the 119th Congress and the incoming Trump administration should take to unleash American energy dominance through the expanded use of
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Arbios Biotech Announces Completion of Its Biomass to Bio-oil Facility in Prince George.
(Arbios Biotech) Arbios Biotech, a leader in the commercialization of sustainable bio-oil production, is proud to announce the successful completion of construction of its Chuntoh Ghuna facility in Prince George, British Columbia. The facility uses Licella’s Cat-HTRTM hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) technology to
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Anew Climate Expands Into German Biomethane Market
(Anew Climate/Newswire) The company builds upon its 20+ years of success in North America and gains momentum following its 2022 entry into the European carbon removals market. -- Anew Climate, LLC, a leading biomethane and carbon removals company, announces today an
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
JGC, Revo, SAFFAIRE and Cosmo Announce Completion of SAF Plant
by Fayaz Hussain (SAF Investor) JGC, Revo, SAFFAIRE and Cosmo announce completion of SAF plant news -- JGC Holdings Corporation (JGC), Revo International, SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY and Cosmo Oil announced that the construction work on the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant has completed and
January 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Jet Aviation to Supply SAF during World Economic Forum
(Private Jet Card Comparisons) Jet Aviation will supply sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, at its Zurich FBO during the World Economic Forum 2025. For the fourth year, General Dynamics’ private aviation subsidiary has worked with Zurich Airport to make SAF available on-site for
January 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Canada Markets: Why US Clean Fuels Policy May Mean Even Higher Canola Oil Imports
by Mitch Miller (DTN Progressive Farmer) While there are many questions left to be answered by the incoming Trump administration's final rule, the United States Department of the Treasury and the IRS felt confident enough to issue short-term guidance on the
January 14, 2025 Read Full Article
USDA Invests in Additional Domestic Biofuels and Clean Energy Projects to Lower Costs and Increase American Energy Security Across the Nation
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is funding 586 projects to expand access to clean energy systems and increase the availability of domestic biofuels. Today, USDA is providing nearly $180 million through the Rural
January 14, 2025 Read Full Article
The Year of Deploying Dangerously: Bioeconomy Opportunities for 2025
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The cold flowing out of Washington DC in the form of 45Z tax credit guidance is matched only by the heavy Eastern snow. Fires rage in Los Angeles fueled by two wet winters, the US is
January 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Mercosur-EU Deal to Open Brazil Ethanol Flows
by Maria Lígia Barros and Maria Albuquerque (Argus Media) A freshly inked EU-Mercosur trade agreement marks an important opportunity for Brazil's burgeoning ethanol market, but will likely not significantly impact the country's well established sugar trade. Announced in December, the landmark pact provides for
January 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Can Sustainable Aviation Fuel Propel Agriculture to New Heights?
by Damian Mason (The Business of Agriculture Podcast) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) could become a game-changer for production agriculture, driving a surge in demand for corn and soybeans—two crops currently facing significant oversupply challenges. But will SAF truly take off? What
January 13, 2025 Read Full Article
STX Group Expands Its Biofuels Business With Strategic Acquisition of Marine Olie
(STX Group) STX Group, a leading environmental commodities and climate solutions firm, today announces the acquisition of Marine Olie, a leading trader of waste-based advanced feedstocks. This strategic acquisition strengthens STX Group’s position in the biofuels value chain and supports the
January 10, 2025 Read Full Article
E-fuels: Evaluating the Viability of Commercially Deploying E-fuels in Road Transport
(Transportation Energy Institute) The United States road transportation sector accounts for 22% of US greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Policies have been put in place to reduce emissions in the road transport sector – both on a federal and state level in
January 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Bayer Acquires Camelina Assets from Smart Earth Camelina Corp. to Advance Biofuels
(Bayer) The companies have closed a deal where Bayer acquires camelina germplasm and intellectual property assets from Smart Earth Camelina Corp. to meet growing demand for renewable fuel / With the addition of camelina crops to Bayer’s portfolio, Bayer expands its
January 10, 2025 Read Full Article
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