(Fortescue) Fortescue and CMB.TECH have signed an agreement for the charter of up to 12 ammonia-capable vessels, marking a significant step towards decarbonising global shipping and advancing the adoption of ammonia as a shipping fuel. Under the agreement, Fortescue will charter a
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Back TO HOMEThe Large Methanol Dual-Fuel Container Ship "CMA CGM Cyrano" Has Been Named and Delivered.
(China Water Transport News (Google Translation)) Recently, the "CMA CGM Cyrano," the third methanol dual-fuel 15,000 TEU container ship built by Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. and Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. for CMA CGM Group of France, was named and
June 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Propane Demonstration Shows Mobile EV Charging Pathway for Grid-Constrained Sites
(ACT News) • Suburban Propane supplied renewable propane for a mobile EV charging demonstration with ABB and Kempower. The system used renewable propane-fueled generators to charge battery storage systems, which then powered DC fast chargers. The demonstration showed how portable charging can support
June 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Supply Agreement Points to a Bigger Fleet Transition Challenge
(ACT News) • K2 Pure Solutions and PACC Services have signed a hydrogen supply agreement with ZeroUp Energy. The agreement will support ZeroUp’s mobile hydrogen fueling programs for transit agencies in Northern and Southern California. K2’s hydrogen will come from its Pittsburg, California,
June 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Rewriting the RFS Playbook: The Impact of Final RVOs on Projected Biomass-Based Diesel Feedstock Use for 2026-2027
by Todd Hubbs and Scott Irwin (Oklahoma State University/University of Illinois/farmdoc daily) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the “Set 2” rule at the end of March, establishing Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2026
June 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Carbon Direct Releases Criteria for High-Quality Low Carbon Fuels for Voluntary Market Buyers
(Carbon Direct) Carbon Direct released the Criteria for High-Quality Low Carbon Fuels — a globally applicable, consolidated criteria for high-quality low carbon fuels (LCF) procurement on the voluntary market. The Criteria serve as an expert guide for voluntary market buyers, consolidating
June 25, 2026 Read Full Article
New Enova Award of NOK 344,3 Million Accelerates Liquid Hydrogen Deployment in Shortsea Shipping
(LH2 Shipping) Bergen, Norway – LH2 Shipping has been awarded Enova support of NOK 344,3 million for the development and construction of two additional liquid hydrogen-powered bulk carriers, marking another important milestone in the company’s efforts to bring zero-emission shipping solutions
June 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Petrobras Markets First Batch of SAF Produced from CORSIA-Certified Soybean Oil Supplied by Bunge.
(Petrobras (Google Translation)) Biofuel produced at Reduc and distributed by Vibra reinforces the company's commitment to a just energy transition. -- Last week, Petrobras completed the production and sale of the first batch of SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) produced from CORSIA- certified
June 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Corn Growers Urge USDA to Fund Research on Corn Grain, Not Just Stover
(National Corn Growers Association) The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), along with 15 state corn organizations, delivered a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to Under Secretary of Research, Education, and Economics Scott Hutchins, encouraging investment in research that supports
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Gevo Announces Expansion of Carbon Business, Launch of New Digital Platform to Accelerate Market Access
(Gevo/Globe Newswire) Gevo, Inc., a diversified energy company, today (June 23, 2026) announced an expanded focus on the $12 billion carbon removal market, reinforcing its position as a leader in carbon removal. The energy company recently ranked amongst the top five of
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
World-First for Power-to-Liquid: ERA ONE Receives ISCC EU Certification
(INERATEC) INERATEC, the Karlsruhe-based pioneer in sustainable e-Fuels, has reached a key regulatory milestone: its PtL plant ERA ONE has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) EU certification under the Renewable Energy Directive (EU) 2018/2001 (RED III). This makes
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
KPI OceanConnect Says Shipping Industry Has Largely Failed to Capitalize Falling Biofuel Prices
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In the UK, Ship and Bunker says KPI OceanConnect believes the shipping industry has largely failed to capitalize on increasingly competitive biofuel prices. Rising bunker fuel costs following the Iran conflict have narrowed the price gap
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
The Ethanol Bridge, Part 2: The Molecule Holding Down Fuel Prices
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In simple terms, octane measures a fuel’s resistance to premature combustion—the engine “knock” that threatens performance. It is the vital attribute that allows modern engines to operate at higher compression ratios, unlocking greater power and efficiency. Drivers
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
The Power of Partnership: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Heavy-Duty Operations
(Neste) Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of heavy-duty logistics and material handling operations requires more than a one-size-fits-all approach. Discover how cross-industry collaboration is proving that immediate, scalable GHG emission reductions are not only possible but operationally viable today. In heavy-duty
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Axpo Conducts Its First Bio-LNG Refuelling of MOL Vessel in Barcelona
(Axpo) Axpo’s refuelling of a Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) vessel was its first ship-to-ship bio liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation in the port of Barcelona, it was announced today. MOL’s Lapis Ace vehicle carrier received bio-LNG from Axpo's bunkering vessel
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Biodiesel in Inland Navigation: New List of Engine Approvals for B100, Blends Facilitates Climate Protection
((AGQM/Biobased Diesel Daily) Biodiesel could become significantly more important in inland navigation in the future. According to a list compiled by Germany’s biodiesel quality management association (AGQM), many marine engines are already approved for operation with pure biodiesel (B100) or higher biodiesel
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Johnson Matthey Selected by Phelan Green for Landmark e-SAF Plant in South Africa
(Joohnson Matthey) Phelan Green Hydrogen has announced it has licensed technologies from Johnson Matthey Catalyst Technologies (JM CT) for its planned electro‑sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) facility in the Western Cape, South Africa. Construction of the facility in Saldanha Bay is expected to
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Faith No More: Is Farmer-Controlled Data the Future of US Agriculture?
by Chris Bennett (AgWeb) ... “Go anywhere in rural Illinois and find me a single farmer that has real faith in USDA or sincere belief in their crop reports. You won’t meet even one,” says Grundy County producer Sam Halterman.
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
St1 Biokraft Supplies BioLNG to Destination Gotland Ferries
(Bioenergy Insight) St1 Biokraft has begun supplying liquefied biogas (BioLNG) to Destination Gotland's ferry operations for the summer season and Almedalen Week 2026, marking the Nordic biomethane company's first delivery to the Swedish ferry operator and its first supply of Swedish-produced
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Building on Solid Foundations: BioTown Biogas Appoints New CEO
(Bioenergy Insight) With a new chief executive at the helm, one of the world’s largest on-farm biodigester operators is targeting expanded output, new revenue streams and a multi-site growth strategy. Christopher J. Pino tells Bioenergy Insight about his plans. BioTown Biogas (BTB)
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
CAAP Inks Collab for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Development
by Ma. Cristina Arayata (Philippine News Agency) The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has inked a memorandum of understanding with two partners to accelerate the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). SAF is made up of renewable waste and raw
June 22, 2026 Read Full Article
The New Biofuels Law Is Being Discussed: the Government Defended the Proposed Increases in the Blends of 10% for Biodiesel and 15% for Bioethanol.
by Esteban Fuentes (Clarin (Google Translation)) Daniel González, Secretary of Coordination for Energy and Mining, was present at the plenary session of the Senate's Mining, Energy and Fuels and Budget and Finance committees. The official stated that the project promoted by Senator
June 22, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Ethanol Exports Surge on Trade Deals as Industry Warns against Unraveling USMCA
by Jenny Schlecht (AgWeek) ... The United Kingdom, Lindberg (Luke Lindberg, under secretary of agriculture for trade and foreign agricultural affairs in the U.S. Department of Agriculture) noted, has increased its purchase of ethanol by about 50% following a trade agreement with
June 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Palm Oil Market at USD 77.42 Billion to Reach USD 105.15 Billion by 2032 at 4.47% CAGR - Rapid Growth in Sustainable Oils
(Maximize Market Research/Open PR) ... The market is gaining attention as sustainability requirements, responsible sourcing, labeling rules, import-export controls, and certified sustainable palm oil commitments reshape procurement decisions. MMR notes that consumer awareness of environmental and social issues has pushed companies
June 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Grupo Bimbo and Aeroméxico Join Forces to Drive Descarbonization in Latin America
(Groupo Bimbo) This corporate alliance is a pioneer in the region, focused on promoting the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) -- Grupo Aeroméxico announced that it has established a strategic alliance with Grupo Bimbo through which it will promote the use
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
The RFS Takes a Bold New Course
By Donnel Rehagen (Clean Fuels Alliance America) EPA’s Final Renewable Fuel Standards for 2026 and 2027 are remarkable. It’s easy to say the agency set volumes at historic levels, of course. But more than that, for the first time EPA prioritized
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
How the SEED Act Could Impact Ohio Farmers, Diesel Prices and Biodiesel Demand
(Ohio Ag Net TV) The Strengthening Economic and Energy Development (SEED) Act is gaining attention in Washington and across rural America as lawmakers, fuel retailers and agriculture groups look for ways to stabilize fuel prices while strengthening demand for U.S.-grown biofuels.
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Illinois Farmers Turn to Biodiesel Amid Oil Shocks
Naomi Taxay (Aledo Times Record/Medill Illinois News Bureau/Capital News Illinois) At Incobrasa Industries, one of four soybean processing and biodiesel manufacturing companies in Illinois, a construction project is expected to roughly double the company’s production capacity by mid-June. The expansion reflects Illinois’
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Policy Nuggets: A False Choice between Carbon Removals and e-SAF
(SkyNRG) As Europe pushes to make flying more climate-friendly, two major solutions are often discussed: Electro-sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF): A clean fuel made using renewable electricity and captured carbon. Carbon removals: Technologies that pull CO₂ out of the air, like direct air capture
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Daimler Truck’s Hydrogen Small Series Begins with DACHSER Deployment
(ACT News) • DACHSER will become the first company to put the Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 Truck into practical operation. The logistics provider will deploy one liquid hydrogen fuel-cell truck tractor at the end of December 2026, followed by two additional units by mid-2027. The
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Tests Biofuel for Trains
(VNA/Vietnam Plus) KAI Vice President for Corporate Communications Anne Purba said the transition to B50 biofuel will be carried out in phases and undergo a rigorous testing process to meet the operational requirements of the railway industry, which demands high reliability
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Cargill Studies Beef Tallow for Brazil Biodiesel as US Tariffs Bite
by Roberto Samora and Fernando Cardoso (Reuters) Cargill is studying the feasibility of using beef tallow to produce biodiesel in Brazil, a trader for the firm said on Tuesday (June 16, 2026), as U.S. tariffs have made exports of the animal
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
EcoCeres and British Airways Extend Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply Agreement to Support Lower-Carbon Aviation
(EcoCeres) EcoCeres announced the extension of its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply agreement with British Airways until the end of 2030 -- EcoCeres, a global leader in the innovation and commercialization of renewable fuels and green molecules, announced the extension of
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
How Washington Is Advancing Hydrogen and Renewable Fuels
(Washington State Department of Commerce) Washington is working with state and local governments, utilities, industry, tribes and communities to support cleaner fuels and energy systems. Hydrogen is expected to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution in parts of Washington’s economy
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Fuel Cell System to Be Adopted for New Dining Cruise Ship
(Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, Yanmar Power Solutions Co., Ltd., ENEOS Corporation) A New Cruise Experience Combining Environmental Performance with Onboard Comfort -- Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), Yanmar Power Solutions Co., Ltd. (Yanmar Power Solutions), and ENEOS Corporation (ENEOS) have agreed to
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Video: India Won’t Need US Ethanol Imports, Says AIDA DDG Bharati Balaji
by Mukul Yudhveer Singh (Autocar Professional) AIDA Director General Bharati Balaji says India has sufficient ethanol production capacity to support future blending requirements, while also outlining the industry’s outlook on E25, E30 and flex-fuel vehicles. India is unlikely to require ethanol imports
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Targray Collaboration Expands RNG Supply to Canadian Markets
(Targray) Targray has announced a strategic collaboration with LF Bioenergy, a leading producer of renewable natural gas (RNG), to supply RNG to markets across Canada. The collaboration combines LF Bioenergy’s agricultural RNG production with Targray’s extensive market expertise, customer network, and supply
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Be8 Arrives in Italy and Strengthens Its Strategy in the European Biofuels Market
(Be8) Be8 announced this week the creation of another group subsidiary: Be8 Milan, in Italy. The new operation is aligned with the company’s strategic planning and aims to strengthen exports of biofuels and raw materials to Europe, such as soybean oil,
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company Marks 30 Years in Business
by Tom Cherveny (AgWeek) The farmer-owned cooperative that owns the ethanol plant outside Benson, Minnesota, was launched 30 years ago to add value to locally produced corn. -- ... Thirty years later, Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company is ready to mark its anniversary
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Braya Renewable Fuels Celebrates First Sale of Renewable Diesel for the Canadian Market
(Braya Renewable Fuels) Braya Renewable Fuels (Braya) celebrated an exciting milestone for the Come By Chance refinery when it completed its first sale of renewable diesel for the Canadian market. The sale of 100,000 barrels of renewable diesel to a Canadian customer
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Defense Aviation SAF Offtakes
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Department of Defense consumes 4.6 billion gallons of jet fuel annually, offering unparalleled scale and sovereign credit that could anchor first-of-a-kind (FOAK) SAF projects. However, developers face structural hurdles, including annual budget cycles, short-term contracts,
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
A US Federal Policy Roadmap Scaling Technology-based CDR
(Carbon 180) Scaling Technology-based CDR: A US Federal Policy Roadmap provides federal policymakers with a suite of policy proposals to accelerate the deployment of technological carbon removal in the near-term and enable responsible growth over the long-term. Scientists agree that we
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Federal Government Task Force Report Names National BDO Zone Scale-Up as Priority Action for Canada’s Forest Sector Transformation
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) Ecostrat Inc. and the BDO Zone Initiative today welcomed the release of the Canadian Forest Sector Transformation Task Force’s Final Report, Canada’s Transformed Forest Sector: Competitive. Resilient. Relevant., which names the national scale-up of BDO Zones
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Powering the Digital Age: Data Centers, AI Growth, and the Role of Backup Power
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) ... Between primary power and backup generation sits a critical layer: battery-based systems, commonly referred to as uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). These systems serve as a bridge in the event of power disruption. Their role is
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
ORLEN Invites Customers to Participate in LNG and BioLNG Market Demand Survey
(ORLEN) ORLEN has launched a market demand survey for small-scale LNG and bioLNG, inviting business partners to share information that will support the planning of future infrastructure and commercial offerings. The Company aims to gather insights into projected volumes, preferred delivery
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
American Airlines and Google Sign Record-Breaking Sustainable Aviation Fuel Agreement
(American Airlines) American Airlines and Google today (June 9, 2026) announced a record-breaking agreement for sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc), representing the largest publicly announced SAFc agreement between an airline and a single corporate customer to date. The new agreement will
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Endowment Launches Funding Opportunity to Assess Closed Wood Products Facilities for Bioenergy Development DEADLINE August 6, 2026
(U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities/Crawford/EIN Presswire) New initiative offers up to $500,000 to test the renewable energy and economic potential of idled industrial sites in forest-dependent regions -- The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities today launched a Request for Proposals
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
USDA Opens Application Period for FY 2027 Trade Promotion Programs DEADLINE August 14, 2026
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The USDA on June 10 announced it is now accepting fiscal year (FY) 2027 funding applications for five trade promotion programs, including those that support efforts to increase exports of ethanol and distillers grains. The specific
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Fueling Agriculture: Biofuels as the Catalyst
(S&P Global Energy) ... Agriculture stands at a crossroads -- Technology and innovation have enabled US farmers and ranchers to supply more food and fuel than ever before—a trend that promises to accelerate as artificial intelligence (AI) powers advances in seed technologies,
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Cargo vs. Passenger SAF Demand
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) While passenger airlines drive headline sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) commitments, their inability to pass premium costs to price-sensitive travelers creates fragile demand. In contrast, cargo carriers like DHL and Amazon Air offer highly bankable offtakes by
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Circularity Fuels Converts Raw Dairy Biogas to Jet Fuel in World First End-to-End Pilot
(Circularity Fuels/Business Wire) With projected commercial capital costs at roughly one-fifth of European SAF plants currently planned, Circularity offers airlines a low-cost path to mandated fuel volumes and a new revenue stream for farmers Circularity Fuels today announced it has completed the
June 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Clean Energy Begins Producing RNG at East Valley Cattle, One of the Largest Dairies in the Country
(Clean Energy) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE) has announced it has completed its eighth dairy renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility in Jerome, Idaho – one of the largest single-site dairies and RNG facilities in North America. East Valley Cattle
June 15, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest's 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to 45Z Tax Credits
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The short duration of the 45Z clean fuel production credit, even with its extension to 2029, creates a structural mismatch with the multi-decade horizons required for sustainable aviation fuel project finance. To bridge this gap, capital
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
ADM Ethanol Lawsuit Nears Key Ruling
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) ADM Ethanol Class-Action Approaches Turning Point After Fifth Exclusion Motion -- A federal judge in an ongoing class-action lawsuit against Archer Daniels Midland may be getting closer to rendering a final decision on whether to allow
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
EBRD Helps HoSt Group Boost Biomethane Production in Latvia
by Nigina Mirbabaeva (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) EBRD lends €26 million to Next Biogas, a subsidiary of HoSt Group from the Netherlands; Loan to finance the acquisition of an existing biogas plant and its conversion into a biomethane production facility; Biomethane supports
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
GreenH2Atlantic Hydrogen Project in Sines Obtains Environmental License
(EDP) Consortium moves into the next phase of analysis and integration of recommendations -- The GreenH2Atlantic project for the construction of a 100 MW green hydrogen production unit planned for the site of the former Sines coal-fired power plant, to be developed
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
KLM, INERATEC, MB Energy and Hamburg Airport Operate Synthetic Kerosene Flight
(Global e-Fuels) KLM Cityhopper operated a flight between Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and Hamburg, Germany, using a 5% synthetic kerosene fuel blend – the first passenger flight in Germany to do so. The e-Sustainable Aviation Fuel (e-SAF) was produced by INERATEC, blended with
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Senate Hearing Addresses E15 Legislation, 45Z Guidance
(Ethanol Producer Magazine) U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins reiterated support for E15 and confirmed that release of USDA feedstock guidance related to the 45Z clean fuel production credit is imminent during a June 10 hearing held by the Senate Agriculture Committee. During
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
From Corn Fields to Cargo Ships, Ethanol Gains Early Traction as Marine Fuel
by Jeslyn Lerh (Reuters) Some major shippers start eyeing ethanol in future fuels mix; Abundant supply, relatively low prices can support adoption; Compatible with existing methanol-capable ship engines Shippers including Maersk and mining giant Vale are turning to ethanol as a marine fuel to
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
ENGIE and European Energy Start Cooperation on Large-Scale Renewable Hydrogen Development in Denmark
(European Energy) – The project developed in Aabenraa Municipality, Denmark, will include up to 150 MW of electrolysis capacity, targeting operations around 2030. – It is intended to support renewable hydrogen demand in Germany and connect to the future Danish-German Hydrogen Backbone. –
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Lithuania Opens First Green Hydrogen Station
(Global e-Fuels) The Port of Klaipėda has opened Lithuania’s first green hydrogen and refuelling facility. The new station will supply green hydrogen for passenger vehicles, heavy-duty transport, ships and port operations. Development of the green hydrogen project started in 2023, with construction
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Indian Firm to Export Green Methanol for Bunkering in Sri Lanka
by Konica Bhatt (Engine) Agastya Green Fuels has planned a 1 million mt/year e-methanol production and export facility at Mulapeta Port in Andhra Pradesh, India. The project is expected to be developed over the next six years, Agastya Group chief executive Shashi
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
AirPlant™ One Opens in Moses Lake: America's First Commercial E-Jet® Fuel Plant Begins Operations
(Twelve/PR Newswire) Alaska Airlines and Microsoft join Twelve to mark commercial operation of AirPlant One — the first plant in the United States to produce E-Jet fuel from CO2, renewable electricity, and water at scale. Twelve, a next-gen industrial company on a
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
First Advanced FAME Trades on Argus Open Markets Platform
(Argus Media/PR Newswire) Bulgarian producer Astra initiated a deal to buy Advanced Fame 0 fob ARA range from Italian company Adamant on Argus Open Markets (AOM) on 28 May, the first transaction for this grade since its launch on the price-discovery
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
SAF Production Volumes Still Disappointing
(International Air Transport Association) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released estimates showing that global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production is expected to reach around 2.4 million tonnes in 2026, representing just 0.8% of aviation fuel use, at a cost to
June 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Rollins Touts Ethanol Exports, E15 during House Ag Committee Hearing
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the U.S. ethanol industry is heading in the right direction. “This year we’re going to have ethanol exports up 20% and corn exports up 22%,” Rollins said. “The world is opening
June 08, 2026 Read Full Article
BHP and GCMD Trial Multi-Feedstock B100 Blend in an Existing Supply Chain
(BHP) BHP and the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) have blended biofuels from two distinct feedstocks—used cooking oil and waste animal fats —and introduced the lower-emissions marine fuel into a BHP-chartered bulk carrier as part of a pilot project. The BHP
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Feedstock Security
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) As bioeconomy projects scale, bankability has migrated upstream, making long-term, contracted feedstock supply a mandatory infrastructure requirement. Lenders now strictly require feedstock supply contract tenors to match or exceed the duration of project debt. With feedstock
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Final Investment Decided on the World's First and Largest Offshore LNG Liquefaction Facility in the United States – Contributing to a Stable Energy Supply through Upstream Participation in the LNG Supply Chain.
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (Google translation)) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (President: Jotaro Tamura, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter "the Company") has formally decided to invest in the United States' first floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) project, together with Delfin Midstream, Inc. , the
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
The US Breaks Down the 'Blending Barrier' for E10 Gasoline, Moving Straight to E15.
(VietnamNet) USA - After surpassing the once-untouchable 10% ethanol limit, the US gasoline market is witnessing a historic leap forward with the explosion of E15. The numbers speak for themselves. For many years, energy policy analysts and U.S. oil and gas officials believed
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
From Reducing Oil Imports to Farmer Prosperity: Sh. Hardeep Singh Puri Launches First Flex-Fuel Passenger Vehicle
(India Ministry of Petroleum and Gas) India among countries with lowest fuel price increase despite global crisis: Shri Hardeep Singh Puri -- If 50% of all new two-wheelers and four wheelers sold in India runs on Flex-Fuel, it can generate ₹12,403 crore
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Axens and Green Sky Capital Sign Collaboration for SAF Projection Facility in Egypt
(Axens) Axens announces its collaboration with Green Sky Capital for the development of a 200,000 tonnes per annum (200 KTA) sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) production facility in Egypt, set to become the first SAF production plant in Egypt and across Africa. The
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
FreshLinc and Gasrec Announce Plans for New Open-Access Bio-LNG Station in Spalding
(Garnett Keeler Gasrec) Gasrec and FreshLinc submit planning for the first public biomethane refuelling facility in East Anglia; The high-capacity site is set to launch later in 2026, opening up strategic coverage across Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk; FreshLinc will start transitioning parts
June 06, 2026 Read Full Article
The Green Meth, Brown Field, Purple Stain & Amber Slash Bioeconomy Revival: What The Compass Shows Us
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... What do these successes have in common? -- That question led to The Compass. Not a report. Not a forecast. Not a collection of best practices. A field guide. Nineteen years of observation. Thousands of deployment
June 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Strong Market Signals
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Record-high Renewable Volume Obligations in the RFS Set 2, lucrative 45Z Production Tax Credits, continuously growing export demand and surging oil and gas prices highlighting the need for E15: The ethanol industry is in the
June 06, 2026 Read Full Article
North American Food, Ag Groups Call for USMCA Renewal
(Morning Ag Clips) USMCA, which went into effect in July 2020, requires that the three countries meet on July 1, 2026, to review the agreement -- Nearly 160 organizations representing the American, Canadian and Mexican food and agricultural value chains sent
June 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Creative Enzymes Announces Upgrade of Industrial Enzyme Production Platform
(Creative Enzymes) Creative Enzymes, a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) focused on enzyme-related projects, today announced the upgrade of its industrial enzyme production platform. The new platform covers the entire workflow from feasibility assessment and strain development to large-scale
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Sunoil and BFT Convert Birjo II to Operate Fully on 100% Biodiesel
(Sunoil) 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 existing barges
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Terra Mater BV and Hyperfuels LLC Expand Low-Carbon, Ethanol-Free Fuel Options for Marine Markets
(Terra Mater) Ethanol-free gasoline is the fastest growing product in the gasoline market. -- Terra Mater BV and Hyperfuels LLC today (June 2, 2026) announced at the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop a strategic collaboration to expand distribution of Terrox, a low-carbon, ethanol-free
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Gov. Reynolds Signs Bill Supporting Ethanol-Powered Ag Equipment
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill intended to expand the use of ag equipment fueled by higher ethanol blends. “Senate File 2493 eliminates the excise tax on fuels containing more than 85% by volume
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
The 180-Million-Acre Lock: Why U.S. Agriculture Remains Anchored to Corn and Soybeans
by Rhonda Brooks (AgWeb) From canola to hemp, recent history shows new crops only stick when margin and infrastructure line up for years—not seasons. -- ... Can U.S. farmers realistically transition significant acreage out of corn and soybeans? By the end of the
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
India May Allow Multiple Ethanol-Blended Petrol Options at Fuel Stations: Report
(BioEnergy Times) India may soon allow consumers to choose from different ethanol-blended petrol variants at fuel stations, giving vehicle owners the option to select fuel based on engine compatibility, according to a report published by Mint on Thursday. The report said the
June 01, 2026 Read Full Article
JSW Steel Partners with Icelandic Firms to Advance Green Methanol Bioenergy Project in India
(BioEnergy Times) In a major boost to India’s clean fuel and bioenergy ambitions, JSW Steel has signed a strategic agreement with Bharatia and Carbon Iceland International to explore the development of a large-scale green methanol (eMethanol) project in India. The Memorandum of
June 01, 2026 Read Full Article
A Fork in the Road Podcast: Clean Energy Biofuels
by David Zelski (GPB) What happens to used cooking oil after a restaurant closes for the night? Join David on a visit to Clean Energy Biofuels in Monroe, Georgia, where used fryer oil and grease trap waste are transformed into renewable fuel.
May 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Stagnant Biofuel Industry Looks to Expand on Western Australia's South Coast
by Nicholas R. Ward (ABC) Esperance is a key supplier for the European Union's biodiesel industry and is becoming a major biofuel producer. A researcher says decades of uncertainty have made it difficult to establish a domestic refinery industry, until now. What's next? Consultation
May 31, 2026 Read Full Article
‘From Farm to Fuel,’ Perdue Launches Group of 100% Biodiesel-Powered Trucks
Andrea Durán (WMDT) Perdue Farms, in collaboration with the Maryland Soybean Board and Optimus Technologies, announced the deployment of six trucks powered by 100% soybean-derived biodiesel on Friday (May 29, 2026). Officials say the initiative that reduces these trucks’ emissions by 70%.
May 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Awaiting Next Stage in Biofuels Balancing Act
by Laura Rance-Unger (Winnipeg Free Press) -- ... “On the one hand, the federal government, for the last 10 years anyway, has certainly seen our crops as traditional food commodities and has treated their emissions as climate threats,” Grain Growers of Canada
May 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Minister Purbaya Revises Ethanol Tax Exemption Rules
by Ilona Estherina (Tempo) Indonesian Minister of Finance, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, has issued a new regulation that changes the procedures for exempting ethanol or ethyl alcohol tax to support energy transition. Previously, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga had requested the simplification of bioethanol
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
RFA Pushes for Ethanol’s Role in Cleaner Marine Shipping
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) The Renewable Fuels Association wants to ensure ethanol is part of any discussions about reducing global marine shipping emissions. RFA vice president of government affairs Ed Hubbard says the International Maritime Association continues to develop a
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Loganair Signs 15-Year Sustainable Aviation Fuel Offtake Agreement with ClimaHtech Green Flight
(Loganair) Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, and ClimaHtech Green Flight today announced a 15-year Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) offtake agreement, supporting the long-term decarbonisation of regional aviation in the UK. Under the agreement, Loganair intends to offtake SAF for a period
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Malaysia to Roll out Nationwide B15 Biodiesel Blend from June
(Biofuels International) Malaysia has confirmed that its new B15 biodiesel blend — a fuel mixture containing 15 per cent palm‑based biodiesel and 85 per cent petroleum diesel — will be introduced across the entire transportation sector from 1 June. This marks a
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
From Feedstock to Flight
(Biofuels International) KROHNE bridges the gap between classical oil and gas expertise and renewable feedstock production through advanced process instrumentation. Yannick Farine, Industry Manager Biofuels and Bioenergy, speaks to Biofuels International How would you describe the current situation for sustainable aviation fuel
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Super Cool: Alaska Cruise Line Experiments with New Fuel
by Tom Banse (Post Alley|Seattle) Early this month, a mobile floating gas station of sorts pulled up alongside the towering cruise ship Star Princess at Seattle’s Pier 91 terminal. For the next eight hours the refueling crew made news by pumping
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
TAIA Held a Joint Press Conference with the Department of Energy Business on "The Use of B20 Diesel".
(Thai Automotive Industry Association) The Thai Automotive Industry Association, in collaboration with the Department of Energy Business and oil traders, held a press conference titled "Department of Energy Business, Oil Traders, and Automotive Industry Join Forces to Guarantee B20 Fuel Standards:
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
First Ethanol Bunkering in Rotterdam Port
(Marine Link) Last weekend, the container ship Eco Levant, operated by X-Press Feeders, was bunkered with ethanol in the port of Rotterdam. It is one of the first times worldwide, and the first time in Rotterdam, that a bunker vessel supplied
May 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Industry Wants Changes to Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer) U.S. ethanol imports have big competitive advantage over Canadian-produced ethanol, industry leaders state -- Canada’s ethanol industry is pushing hard for changes to the Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR). Andrea Kent, vice-president of industry and government affairs with Greenfield
May 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuel Groups Push IRS for New Model to Calculate Tax Credit
by Erin Schilling (Bloomberg Tax) Biofuel and farm groups are asking the Treasury Department and IRS to update the model companies use to calculate whether they qualify for the clean fuel production tax credit. Agency lawyers are listening to proposals by more
May 28, 2026 Read Full Article
As Data Centers Boom, Virginians Breathe the Exhaust of 10,000 Diesel Generators
by Evan Halper and Kevin Crowe (Washington Post) Not long after the enormous data center sprouted in Jessica Medeiros’s residential neighborhood, she began seeing black smoke. “There are times when the generators are running and … soot falls to the ground,” Medeiros
May 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Construction Started on Liquefied Biogas Facility at the Port of Gothenburg
(Port of Gothenburg) Construction has begun on a liquefied biogas facility at the Port of Gothenburg. Owned and developed by Nordion Energi, the plant is expected to play a central role in making Swedish biogas available to more sectors, not least
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Report: 72% of Diesel School Buses Now Use Advanced Low-Emission Engines
(School Bus Fleet) Advanced diesel and natural gas engines continue to make up the majority of the nation’s school transportation fleet, according to new analysis from the Engine Technology Forum (ETF), a nonprofit educational association. ETF analyzed S&P Global Mobility TIPNet data
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Avelia Establishes a Multilateral Governance Committee Reinforcing Its Commitment to Robust Governance
(Avelia) Avelia, the leading blockchain-powered book and claim platform aimed at scaling sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), has announced the formation of the Avelia Multilateral Governance Committee (AMGC). Avelia was launched in 2022 by Shell Aviation in collaboration with American Express Global
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Spain Joins Growing European Push for Synthetic Sustainable Aviation Fuel as Iran Crisis Exposes Fossil Fuel Vulnerability
( European Federation for Transport and Environment) 21 Spanish organisations are urging Madrid to back political commitment with an economic one ahead of the June EU Transport Council. Geopolitical oil premium costs passengers up to €88 per long-haul flight, 29 times more than
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Besi APac Inks Deal With DHL Express to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions via Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(DHL) Besi APac has signed up for DHL’s GoGreen Plus service to cut the greenhouse gas emissions of its cross-border shipments by 30 percent -- Besi APac Sdn. Bhd., the Malaysian unit of leading semiconductor assembly equipment manufacturer BE Semiconductor Industries N.V.,
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Suburban Communities Commit to Sustainability with Low-carbon B20 Biodiesel
(Illinois Soybean Association) Two Chicago suburban communities – the Village of River Forest and Village of Skokie – solidified their commitment to environmental sustainability by joining the B20 Club. As new members, River Forest and Skokie join other Illinois communities and
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Global Vegetable-Oil Production Set to Hit Another Record High
(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) A preliminary estimate by USDA of global vegetable-oil supply and demand in 2026-’27 marketing year indicates that global production is likely to reach 244.1 million metric tons, representing an increase of approximately 6.8 million tons compared with the
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
The First Everllence‘s 18V51/60 Engine Running on B100 Biofuel
(Powertrain) For the first time ever, Everllence‘s 18V51/60 engine runs fully on B100 biofuel, marking a historic step toward greener, low-carbon power generation -- Heavy-duty applications are the ultimate litmus test for reliability. By launching a major engine powered entirely by 100%
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
ITOCHU Concludes Successful SAF Environmental Attribute Transaction with Future Energy Global
(ITOCHU) ITOCHU Corporation, the leading Japanese trading and investment company, and Future Energy Global (FEG), a pioneer in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market scaling, have completed an innovative trade of SAF Environmental Attributes. This co-operation brings together ITOCHU’s trading expertise and global
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
COMMENTARY: The Jet Fuel Supply Crisis – This Was Supposed to Be SAF’s Moment
by Elvis Ebikade (Bioleum/Green Air) There is a version of the SAF story that sounds like good news. SAF feedstocks – used cooking oil, tallow, animal fats – are sourced domestically, collected regionally, and priced by local supply and demand.
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
DP World Helps Displace 24% of Port Diesel with Lower Carbon Fuel at Prince Rupert
(DP World) More than 2 million litres of conventional diesel displaced as port partners target 2.7 million litres in 2026 -- DP World and its partners displaced nearly 24% of conventional diesel use at the Port of Prince Rupert in 2025, shifting
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
First-Ever Direct Ship-to-Ship Supply in Japan: HVO Supply Begins at Keihin Port, Accelerating Port Decarbonization and Demonstrating a New HVO Supply Model.
(Kamei (Google Translation)) Kamei Corporation (Headquarters: Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture; President and CEO: Akio Kamei; hereinafter referred to as "the Company") is pleased to announce that it has commenced supply of 100% HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) (*1) of the next-generation biodiesel
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Syzygy’s Biogas-to-SAF Technology
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Syzygy Plasmonics is tackling the high costs of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through its NovaSAF pathway, which utilizes the proprietary Rigel™ plasmonic photocatalytic reactor. This modular, fully electrified technology converts landfill gas—both methane and CO2—into syngas
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
The Four Archetypes of Low Carbon Fuel Credit Markets
by Michael Rensing (Stillwater Associates) Credit generators operating under British Columbia’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (BC-LCFS) or Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) often use the California LCFS (CA-LCFS) as a benchmark. The three programs create credit markets that differ significantly in
May 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuels from Biomass and Hydrogen in the North Sea Region
(IEA Bioenergy) Regionalization and commoditization strategies for sustainable bioenergy -- The global energy transition is shifting from centralized fossil fuels to a more decentralized system, with an increasing focus on regionalized energy supply for improved supply security. Commoditization, on the other hand,
May 25, 2026 Read Full Article
88 VS. 89 Octane: What's the Difference between These Fuel Grades?
by Caroline Anschutz (Slash Gear) ... That octane rating measures how stable the fuel is based on how much pressure it can handle before it ignites. A higher octane number indicates that the fuel is more stable. Regular fuel is rated
May 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Exports Soybean Oil at Record Discount after Biodiesel Impasse
by Gabriel Malheiros (Bloomberg Linea/Datamar News) Brazil, the world’s largest soybean producer, is processing record volumes of the crop, but a delay in the country’s plans to increase local demand through biofuel mandates has left a surplus of cheap soybean oil
May 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Maersk Reports ‘Significant Decrease’ in Renewable Fuels Consumption in 2025
(Ship.Energy) READ MORE Related articles Maersk Saw Renewable Fuel Consumption Halve in 2025 on Increased Grey Methanol Use (Ship and Bunker) AP Moller-Maersk’s renewable fuel consumption dropped by half in 2025 (Biofuels Digest) Excerpt from Biofuels Digest: In Denmark, Ship and Bunker reports AP Moller-Maersk
May 22, 2026 Read Full Article
CIST Technology Plans Bio-Methanol and Green Ammonia Bunkering from Maharashtra Plant
(Index Box Market Intelligence) CIST Technology, an Indian project developer, intends to supply bio-methanol and green ammonia for bunkering at ports in India and Singapore from a proposed facility in Maharashtra, according to a company statement to ENGINE. The company is developing
May 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Increasing Microalgae Biomass Feedstock by Valorizating Wine Gaseous and Liquid Residues
(European Commission) Beyond the bottle: turning wine emissions into bio-based value -- The EU-funded REDWine project reuses CO2 and wastewater to grow microalgae, cutting carbon footprints by 30% and creating new revenue streams. The European wine industry is under pressure to cut emissions,
May 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Chimbusco and Wanhao Energy Ink Bio-LNG Bunker Fuel Supply Agreement
(Manifold Times) Wanhao Energy will leverage its technologies and production capabilities in green liquefied biomethane while Chimbusco will contribute its global bunkering network. -- China Marine Bunker (PetroChina) (Chimbusco) on Friday (15 May) said it signed a cooperation agreement with Wanhao Energy
May 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Construction of the First Hansa Superstar Class Vessel Commences – Entering Service in Summer 2028
(Finnlines) ... The methanol-powered ro-pax vessel will strengthen Finnlines’ capability to provide low-emission freight and passenger transport services in the coming years. The Hansa Superstar class vessels combine large transport capacity, innovative design and a high level of passenger comfort in
May 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Auramarine Selected to Supply Methanol Fuel Supply Systems to Grimaldi Group's New Generation RO-PAX Vessels
(Auramarine) Auramarine, the Finnish technology company and trusted fuel supply and systems expert, has been selected to supply methanol fuel supply systems for six new Ro‑Pax vessels ordered by the Grimaldi Group from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai). The vessels will
May 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Netherlands: US Biofuels Exports to the Netherlands Surge - New Markets Arise
(U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agriculture Service) In 2025, the Netherlands imported $535 million of U.S. biofuels, solidifying its role as a key hub for sustainable road, aviation, and shipping fuels. Starting in 2026, Dutch legislation imposes greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction
May 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Australia Plans Biofuel Mandates to Boost Its Energy Security
by Peter Hobson (Reuters) Australia plans to introduce biofuel blending mandates to incentivise local production and increase its energy security, a government spokesperson said, adding that developing the policy was a priority after the Iran war imperilled fuel imports. Australia is a
May 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Production Plant Setup, Feasibility Study, ROI Analysis and Business Plan Consultant
(IMARC Group/EIN Presswire) A Detailed DPR Covering CapEx, OpEx, Machinery, ROI Analysis, and the Full India E20-to-E30 Investment Opportunity for Entrepreneurs and Institutional Investors Setting up an ethanol production plant is one of the safest manufacturing investments you can make right now.
May 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Pivot to Electrification and Sustainable Aviation Fuel: California’s Investment Signal for Fuel Markets Public Comment DEADLINE June 15, 2026
by Evelyn Olson, Bayan Raji, Bryan Sims (OPIS Insights) A new draft plan from the California Energy Commission (CEC) outlines a managed decline of fossil fuel use and growth in low-carbon alternatives like renewable diesel (RD), biodiesel, ethanol (E15) and sustainable
May 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Scan Global Logistics and Hapag-Lloyd to Scale Existing Decarbonisation Partnership with an Ocean Biofuel Investment
(Scan Global Logistics) Scan Global Logistics (SGL) and Hapag-Lloyd are strengthening their partnership to further reduce emissions in ocean freight. By expanding their collaboration and leveraging Hapag-Lloyd’s Ship Green solution and integrating it into the existing product portfolio of emission-reducing solutions
May 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Furukawa Electric, Eneos, Sumitomo Warehouse Collaborate to Reduce Scope 3 Emissions through SAF Use
(Eneos/Biobased Diesel Daily) Japan-based Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd., Eneos Corp. and the Sumitomo Warehouse Co. Ltd. are collaborating under a Tokyo metropolitan government program to promote sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in air-cargo transport to reduce scope 3 emissions and have made
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Green Marine, MarinaChain Launch Verdaxis to Support Maritime Transition to Low-Carbon Fuels
(Verdaxis/Biobased Diesel Daily) Green Marine Pte. Ltd. and MarinaChain Co. Ltd. announced May 12 the launch of Verdaxis, a new joint venture established to support shipping’s transition to low-carbon and alternative fuels through an artificial-intelligence (AI)-enabled digital platform. Launched April 22 and hosted in Singapore,
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
‘State of Sustainable Fleets 2026 Market Brief’ Shows Renewable Diesel, Biodiesel Adoption Grows
(TRC Companies/Biobased Diesel Daily) Now in its seventh year, “The State of Sustainable Fleets 2026 Market Brief,” released May 4, delivers a comprehensive, technology-neutral assessment of an industry building resilience through powertrain and fuel diversification amid an extended period of uncertainty. The
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
I-TRACK Foundation and Global Gas Tracking Launch I-TRACK(G) Code and Registry for Biogas and Biomethane
(International Tracking Standard Foundation) The I-TRACK Foundation and Global Gas Tracking (GGT) announce the launch of the I-TRACK Product Code for Biogas and Biomethane (I-TRACK(G) Code), a standardized framework enabling the issuance, transfer and redemption of certificates for biogas and biomethane.
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Bangchak Group Launches Thailand’s First Commercial SAF Production a Major Step towards the Future of Low Carbon Energy for Domestic and International Markets
(Bangchak/ThaiPR) Bangchak Group has launched Thailand’s first commercial production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from the country’s first 100% HEFA-SPK SAF Stand Alone production unit at Bangchak Phra Khanong Refinery. The milestone marks an important step in Thailand’s transition toward future
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Major Step forward in Creation of Leading Methanol to Jet Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Hub
(Essar) Essar Energy Transition successfully completes Pre-FEED stage on time and on budget; Methanol-to-Jet sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility will convert renewable methanol into more than 200,000 tonnes of SAF annually, making it one of the largest advanced SAF facilities in the
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
One-Fifth of U.S. Renewable Diesel and SAF Production Was Exported in 2H25
by Jimmy Troderman (U.S. Department of Energy Energy Information Administration) The United States exported nearly 50,000 barrels per day (b/d) of renewable diesel and other biofuels—a category which includes sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)—in the second half of 2025 (2H25), about 20%
May 18, 2026 Read Full Article
US Oil Refiners Finally Profit from Biofuels Due to Mandates, High Fuel Prices
by Nicole Jao and Siddharth Cavale (Reuters) EPA mandates boost biofuel blending, driving refiner profits; RIN credit prices surge over 80%, enhancing biofuel profits; Soyoil costs, limited supply could limit biodiesel output, analysts say U.S. oil refiners are finally reaping profits from renewable fuels,
May 18, 2026 Read Full Article
DHL Express Signs Bahrain SAF Offtake-Agreement with SAF One
(DHL Group) The agreement is bringing the first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility in the Middle East into DHL's global SAF supply network. First SAF offtake agreement for DHL Express in the Middle East, securing long term supply from SAF One's
May 18, 2026 Read Full Article
US Oil Refiners Finally Profit from Biofuels Due to Mandates, High Fuel Prices
by Nicole Jao and Siddharth Cavale (Reuters/MSN) U.S. oil refiners are finally reaping profits from renewable fuels, which had squeezed margins for years, but now demand has surged thanks to recent government biofuel mandates and rising diesel prices driven by the
May 16, 2026 Read Full Article
SAF Production Offers Potential Energy Security Boost: BP
by Thomas Washington (S&P Global) EU cover crops could meet 2030 SAF targets; Long-term offtake deals needed for project financing; Incentive complexity challenges global production costs Sustainable aviation fuel production could enhance energy security by creating local feedstock sources, though divergent global incentives
May 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Iran War Energy Shock Drives Interest in Ethanol and Other Biofuels across Hard-Hit Asia
by Sibi Arasu and Anton L. Delgado (Associated Press) ... Against the backdrop of cooking gas shortages and crude oil price increases, India has proposed letting vehicles run on 85%, or even 100%, ethanol. On Friday, India increased its petrol and
May 15, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Modular Biogas-to-Chemicals Systems
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Rise Reforming tackles fossil-dependent chemical production and undervalued biogas by deploying modular, on-site chemical plants at farms and wastewater facilities. Instead of burning biogas for low-margin power, Rise converts it into high-margin, low-carbon chemicals like Dimethyl
May 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Summit Cuts 200 Miles from Its Proposed Pipeline Route
by O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Summit Carbon Solutions plans to shrink the scope of its pipeline project in Iowa by about 200 miles. The company has submitted a revised route plan to the Iowa Utilities Commission. Summit no longer plans to
May 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Eni and MSC Cruises: Enilive’s HVO Diesel Biofuel Successfully Tested for Maritime Transport
(Eni) Eni and MSC Cruises have announced the completion of a test of the use of Enilive’s HVO (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil) diesel. This test confirmed the technical feasibility of using the biofuel in its pure form in the maritime sector to
May 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Anaergia’s Rhode Island Bioenergy Facility Receives Temporary Negative Carbon Intensity Score Approval Under Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations
(Anaergia/Business Wire) First Canadian approval for a US-based facility -- The Rhode Island Bioenergy Facility (“RIBF”), owned and operated by a subsidiary of Anaergia Inc. (“Anaergia” or the “Company”) (TSX: ANRG) (OTCQX: ANRGF), has received a temporary negative Carbon Intensity (“CI”) score
May 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Hapag-Lloyd and Kuehne+Nagel Take Their First Joint Step towards Sustainable Ocean Shipping
(Hapag-Lloyd) First collaboration between Hapag-Lloyd and Kuehne+Nagel on sustainable ocean freight using Sustainable Marine Fuels (SMF); Approx. 3,000 tonnes CO₂e emission reductions agreed as pilot volume for 2026; Around 1,000 tonnes of RED III compliant, waste based SMF utilized Hapag-Lloyd and Kuehne+Nagel are further
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Rewriting the RFS Playbook: The Challenge of Meeting D4 Biomass-Based Diesel RIN Generation for 2026-2027
by Todd Hubbs and Scott Irwin (Oklahoma State University and University of Illinois/farmdoc daily) On March 27, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final “Set 2” rule establishing Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
E15 and the Farm Bill: A Gettysburg and Vicksburg Story
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Because this week on Capitol Hill, rural energy advocates found themselves fighting on two fronts at once: the loud, highly visible struggle over year-round E15, and the slower, grinding campaign to move a long-stalled
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Shanghai Climate Week Champions Innovative Applications of Ethanol
(U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council) Last week, U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) staff from its office in Beijing, China attended events during Shanghai Climate Week to explore collaborative opportunities between U.S. ethanol exporters and Chinese end-users and consumers. Last week,
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Issue 193: Singapore-Listed Palm Oil Stocks Catch Biodiesel Spark
by Kenneth Lim (Business Times) This week in ESG: Analysts raise forecasts for crude palm oil as Iran war continues -- Shares of Singapore-listed palm oil companies have climbed steadily so far this year as the war in Iran further elevates the
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
New Lancaster County Biodiesel Hub Aims to Expand Cleaner-Burning Fuel Access
by Lori Burkholder (WGAL) Construction is happening right now in Lancaster County on a new hub to distribute biodiesel, with the owners, Rhoads Energy, saying it will expand access to cleaner-burning fuel in the region. The site in Rapho Township just broke
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Jet Fuel Volatility Is a Warning and Sugarcane Biofuels Are the Response
Thomas Funke (South Africa Cane Growers/IOL) South Africa’s aviation sector is experiencing another cost crisis as a result of the fact that the country does not control the fundamentals of its own jet fuel supply. This reflects a domestic gap - the
May 11, 2026 Read Full Article
US Exported One-Fifth of RD and SAF in Second Half of 2025
(Biofuels International) The United States exported around 20% of its renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) during the second half of last year, reflecting both rising domestic production and growing international demand for low‑carbon fuels. This shift highlights the country’s expanding
May 11, 2026 Read Full Article
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