(Farms.com) New Alberta carbon capture hub could support low-carbon agriculture, biofuels, fertilizer innovation, and rural economic growth. Canada has taken a step toward net-zero emissions goals with the launch of construction on what is expected to become the country's largest carbon capture
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Back TO HOMEAnsaldo Energia Advances Fuel Flexibility Strategy with Hydrogen and HVO Independent Certifications
(Ansaldo Energia) Ansaldo Energia takes a further step in expanding the fuel flexibility of its gas turbine portfolio. Two recent independent validations have recognized the company's progress in the use of low-carbon fuels: TÜV SÜD has certified the GT36 Hydrogen Readiness,
September 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Rhinoflux and Swing Launch Sewage Sludge-to-Power and CO2 Capture PoC Trial in Japan
(Rhinoflux/EIN Presswire) The PoC will test Hydro Chemical Looping as a new pathway to convert sewage sludge into power and 99.9%+ pure CO2 without combustion Sewage sludge should no longer be seen as waste, but as a domestic energy and carbon resource.
September 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Haffner Energy Launches a New Energy Offering for Data Centers, Engineered for Ultra-High Availability
(Haffner Energy/Globe Newswire) ata centers set to become a major contributor to Haffner Energy’s business and results: a modular, standardized offering delivering local, resilient, decarbonized energy, with guaranteed availability that can exceed 99.995% Vitry-le-François, France – August 28, 2026, 8:00 a.m. CEST
August 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Finland Inaugurates First Industrial-Scale Liquefied Biogas Facility
(Bioenergy Insight) Suomen Lantakaasu has commissioned Finland's first industrial-scale liquefied biogas production facility in Nurmo, representing a significant milestone in the country's efforts to build a nationwide renewable gas ecosystem and develop alternatives to fossil fuels in heavy transport. The facility, developed
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
MAHLE Accelerates Electrification of Road Transport Sector
(MAHLE) ... Range extender electric trucks combine the sustainability of electric drive systems with the flexibility and range of the internal combustion engine; ... In addition to battery-electric trucks and hybrids, renewable fuels are also making a contribution to the defossilization of
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Plans to Step up the Processing of Palm Oil Waste into Biogas
(UkrAgroConsult) Indonesia has the potential to produce up to 3.6 bln m³ of biogas annually from palm oil processing waste. The country’s palm oil mills generate around 125 mln tons of POME each year, a large share of which remains an
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Turning Livestock Waste into Renewable Energy for Small Farms, UK Startup EcoNomad Solutions Lands €466k
by David Cendon Garcia (EU Startups) Harpenden-based AgriTech startup EcoNomad Solutions has received €466k (£400k) in new funding to help small livestock farms cut methane emissions, reduce rising energy and fertiliser costs, and turn organic waste into renewable energy. The investment is made up
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
100 Hottest Projects in the Advanced Bioeconomy 2026
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Today (August 21, 2026), The Daily Digest is releasing The Digest’s 100 Hottest Projects in the Bioeconomy— 2026 Edition, our annual benchmark profiling and ranking the world’s leading commercial-scale bioeconomy assets. This year’s rankings focuses on execution—curating
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
ABC: New Data Reveals How America’s Biogas Is Used Today
(American Biogas Council/Biomass Magazine) Over half of America’s biogas is used for electricity generation, even as the share upgraded to renewable natural gas has nearly doubled since 2020, according to new data released on Aug. 6 by the American Biogas Council.
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Speedy Hire Endorses Syntech Biofuel across Power Fleet
(Syntech Biofuel) Following an extensive programme of trials conducted over several months across both Stage III and Stage V generators, Speedy is pleased to approve Syntech ASB B100 biofuel for use across our entire power generation. The trials demonstrated that Syntech ASB
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Challenges Associated with Recovering Co2 from Flue Gas v. Concentrated Sources Such as Ethanol
by Sam A. Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics, Ltd./Biofuels Digest) Flue gas is the most prevalent source of CO2 off-gas from all processes globally; among the lion’s share of this flue gas is the ever – present electric power plant, primarily fueled by
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Data Center Expansion Increases Demand for Diesel Fuel
by Donna Harris (OPIS) Data center expansion is driving energy needs beyond electricity. The backup generation and onsite power systems required to support these facilities are also increasing demand for diesel fuel. Data centers require backup fuel to ensure uninterrupted operation. And,
August 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Towngas Submits Proposals for Hong Kong’s Five-Year Plan in Line with the National 15th Five-Year Plan, advodates for an “Energy Office” and a Green Certification Hub
(Towngas) The HKSAR Government is currently consulting on its first Five-Year Plan (2026–2030). The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) fully supports the initiative and has already submitted its proposals. The proposals cover eight major areas, including green energy
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Carbon-Negative Ethanol
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) By integrating on-site CCS, climate-smart agriculture, and renewable power, ethanol producers can engineer deep-negative carbon intensities (CI) of -20 to -50. However, the federal 45Z credit floors crop-based feedstocks at zero, meaning this deep-negative achievement earns
August 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Korea Fines 7 Biofuel Firms Up to 1.9 Trillion Won for Bid Rigging
by Kim Nam-myung (Seoul Economic Daily) Predetermined Winning Bidders for 11 Years; Possible Diesel and Energy Price Increases; FTC Recommends Criminal Referral of Firms and Executives Domestic biofuel companies that engaged in bid rigging worth 9.7 trillion won for more than 11 years have been
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Penn State Researchers Evaluating Biomass-to-Gasoline Startup in Northern Pa.
by Jeff Mulhollem (Pennsylvania State University) Scientists in the College of Agricultural Sciences collaborating with Woodland Biomass Innovations to be sure the startup company is embarking on an ecologically sustainable operation Researchers in the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences are
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels: Santa Fe Group Expands Biodiesel Production towards River and Maritime Navigation
(ECOS 365) Through its plants located in Puerto General San Martín and Roldán, Essential Energy Holding seeks to lead the decarbonization of transport on the waterway, reducing the environmental impact and anticipating global regulatory requirements Essential Energy Holding ventures into the production
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Biogas Outlook Is Bright with Marine Fuel, 45Z, Roeslein Says
by Kim Chipman (Agri-Pulse) Biogas is having a moment, with potentially hundreds of millions of dollars set to be unleashed with finalization of 45Z. An even bigger opportunity though is marine fuel, Roeslein Renewables says. READ MORE Related articles Biogas Market to Reach
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Neste Supports the Tara Ocean Foundation’s First-Ever 18-Month Drift Expedition to the Central Arctic Ocean
(Neste) The Tara Ocean Foundation, a French foundation dedicated to ocean conservation, will embark on the Tara Polaris 1 scientific expedition to the Arctic to continue its work of monitoring climate change and researching its impact on the ocean. The Tara
July 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Voyages Around the Cape: Setting Sail with Direct Ocean Capture, Power-from-Coal without Combustion, CO2 Storage
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) How the next generation of climate technology is discovering another passage through physics -- ... Water is heavy, pumps consume electricity, and physics still sends the invoice. Because of this, the likely winners won’t be companies building
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
USDA NIFA Funds Biorefining, Bioenergy Projects
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture on June 23 announced it has awarded $5.6 million to support 11 projects that focus on converting, treating, processing, refining or manufacturing products to utilize plant, animal
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Ag-Grid Energy Acquires Waunakee Renewable Energy Facility to Advance Environmental and Community Goals
(Ag-Grid Energy) Operational enhancements will improve efficiency, reliability and long-term sustainability of biogas-to-RNG facility in Wisconsin -- Ag-Grid Energy LLC announced July 1 that it has acquired the Waunakee, WI anaerobic digester facility, a pioneering renewable energy and nutrient management project developed
July 18, 2026 Read Full Article
ABC: Landfill Gas Continues to Drive US RNG Growth
(American Biogas Council/Biomass Magazine) Landfills are the largest source of captured biogas in the U.S., driving record investment in renewable natural gas (RNG) production, according to new data released today (July 7, 2026) by the American Biogas Council. The nation’s 598
July 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Crisafulli Government Backs Home-Grown Biofuels Innovation
(Queensland Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and Minister for Industrial Relations The Honourable Jarrod Bleijie) • $18.56 million awarded to Wildfire Energy through the landmark $180.6 million Sovereign Industry Development Fund (SIDF) to support new biofuels project in Brisbane. Investment
July 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Acwa Granted Exclusive Government Mandate to Export Green Hydrogen and Develop Renewable Electricity Export Projects
(Acwa Power) Acwa, the world’s largest private water desalination company, a leader in the energy transition, and a first mover into green hydrogen at scale has received government approval granting the Company the exclusive right to export green hydrogen and its
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Govt. Plans up to 15% Isobutanol Blending in Diesel
by Tushar Kelshikar (Moneycontrol/Team-BHP) Gadkari said that pilot demonstrations have already shown encouraging results. -- The government of India has outlined the next phase of its biofuel programme, aimed at reducing the country’s dependence on fossil fuel imports. Nitin Gadkari, Minister for
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Gov. Newsom Signs Sen. McNerney’s Bill to Boost Green Hydrogen, a Clean-Energy Gamechanger
(Office of California State Sen. Jerry McNerney (05)) Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday night signed Sen. Jerry McNerney’s SB 1350, groundbreaking legislation that significantly expands the use of green hydrogen, a clean-energy gamechanger. SB 1350 allows natural gas power plants to use hydrogen
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Iberdrola and bp Advance Green Hydrogen Development as a Key Enabler of Electrification
(Iberdrola) This initiative reinforces Iberdrola and bp’s commitment to developing new solutions to promote electrification -- Iberdrola España, the Iberdrola Group's subsidiary in Spain, and bp have received approval from Spain’s Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, through the Institute
July 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Díaz Ayuso Inaugurates the Water and Energy Innovation Center of the Community of Madrid with King Felipe VI
(Comunidad de Madrid (Google Translation)) The President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, has inaugurated the Canal de Isabel II Water and Energy Innovation Center with His Majesty King Felipe VI, within the framework of the commemoration of the
July 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Strategic Biofuels Secures Pivotal Class VI Permit, Advancing Louisiana’s Next Major Clean Energy Project
(Strategic Biofuels/Business Wire) Permit advances first-of-its-kind project for 24/7 carbon-negative renewable power and permanent carbon storage -- Strategic Biofuels, a leading developer of carbon-negative electric power, has received its final Class VI Sequestration Well Permit from the Louisiana Department of Conservation and
July 01, 2026 Read Full Article
What Happened to Big Oil's Green Pivot?
by Robert Rapier (OilPrice.com) • Equinor, BP, and Shell have all scaled back or refocused renewable ambitions as higher costs and weaker returns have changed project economics. TotalEnergies remains committed to building a large power business but is pursuing a more integrated
June 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil on Track for Record 40.7 Billion Liters of Ethanol in 2026/27 Season, Driven by Corn Ethanol
by Paulo Nogueira (Click Oil and Gas) Brazilian ethanol production is expected to reach a new record in the 2026/27 harvest, reaching about 40.7 billion liters, an increase of approximately 8.5% compared to the previous cycle, according to a survey by
June 26, 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
Honeywell and MIT Find Digital Technologies Can Help Increase Energy Supply, Reduce Energy Production Cost by Tens of Billions Annually
(Honeywell/PR Newswire) Honeywell analysis and MIT Center for Sustainability Science and Strategy modeling project annual savings of up to $225 billion in production costs for oil-based fuels, $80 billion in LNG alone, by 2050, using AI-enabled technologies Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON), in collaboration
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
BGK Invested EUR 25 Million in a Pan-European Biomethane Fund
(Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego) Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK) has invested €25 million in the SWEN Impact Fund for Transition 3 (SWIFT 3), managed by the French company SWEN Capital Partners. The money will be used to develop biogas and biomethane projects, including
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
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
Dairies Are Recycling Record Amounts of Manure into Renewable Energy
(American Biogas Council) As part of National Dairy Month, the American Biogas Council (ABC) today(June 11, 2026) released new data showing continued growth in the number of dairy farms that recycle their manure into renewable energy using biogas capture systems. Currently,
June 17, 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
Hoku Energy’s “Daiichi Plant” Selected as Japan’s First New-Build 100% Hydrogen Power Project
(Fuel Cells Works) Hoku Energy K.K., the Japanese subsidiary of Hoku Infrastructure Limited (UK), is pleased to announce that its “Daiichi Power Plant” has been selected under the 3rd Long-Term Decarbonized Power Source Auction (LTDA) conducted in FY2025. This marks the
June 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Consultation Opens on Drax Power Permit Draft Decision Public Comments DEADLINE June 24, 2026
(UK Environment Agency) The Environment Agency has opened a consultation into its draft decision to grant a permit variation to Drax Power Limited in Yorkshire. -- The company applied to vary its environment permit to incorporate carbon capture at its bioenergy plant
May 29, 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
BRIN and PalmCo Are Developing Palm Oil Waste Gas as a Substitute for LPG.
by Muhammad Harianto (Antara) The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) together with PTPN III (Persero) Sub Holding, PTPN IV PalmCo, is developing palm oil waste-based Bio-Compressed Biomethane Gas as an alternative to LPG to strengthen energy security and the renewable energy mix. "Palm
May 27, 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
Economic Restructure Proposed
by Somruedi Banchongduang, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Somhatai Mosika (Bangkok Post) ... The government should earmark 50 billion baht from its emergency loan package to strengthen Thailand's biofuel system, lifting clean energy usage and reducing reliance on fossil fuels, said Chaiwat Kovavisarach,
May 25, 2026 Read Full Article
The Hum of Microbial Bioelectricity
(World Bio Market Insights) Microbial fuel cells can power drones, sensors, and wastewater treatments -- Microbes could be the future of renewable energy, thanks to biobased fuel cells now being tested by the US military. Electricity-generating microbes can sustainably power sensors and drones
May 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Montauk Commissions North Carolina Swine Waste Facility
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) Montauk Renewables on May 6 reported first quarter revenues increased 9% when compared to the same period of 2025. The company also announced it has commissioned the Montauk Ag Renewables project in North Carolina and expects
May 20, 2026 Read Full Article
The Utilidors of the Bioeconomy: POET, Antora Are Building the Hidden Operating Systems of Industrial Decarbonization
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Last week in Big Stone City, South Dakota, POET and Antora Energy quietly commissioned one of the world’s largest thermal energy storage systems: a 5-gigawatt-hour industrial battery designed not to power roller coasters or castle
May 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Where the Supply Is
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Through its project company Sugar Valley Energy LLC, CE+P is in the midst of a multi-year effort to finance and build an ecosystem of growers, technology and fuel ethanol production all centered on a feedstock
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Dissecting RFS Set 2 (2026 and 2027 Renewable Fuel Standard Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs))
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on March 27 finalized the 2026 and 2027 Renewable Fuel Standard renewable volume obligations (RVOs) at levels higher than originally proposed. The increase, however, is primarily attributed to delayed implementation of provisions
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Morocco Launches Joint Center of Excellence in Clean Hydrogen in Casablanca
by Hanane Afeznaoui (Morocco World News) Morocco strengthened its clean energy research capacity with new projects aimed at advancing green hydrogen development and supporting the energy transition. -- Morocco launched on Tuesday (May 12, 2026) a Joint Center of Excellence in Clean Hydrogen
May 18, 2026 Read Full Article
The Case of the Missing Hydrogen Economy: A Baker Street Inquiry into Fuel Cells and Factories
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... “Elegant systems. Extraordinary diagrams. Vast public subsidies. Then five years later the pilot plant is mothballed, the tax credits vanish, and everyone quietly discovers a new transition.” ... Fuel cells had long occupied a curious position within
May 15, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Biogas Recovery and Co-Digestion
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The U.S. currently recovers significant biogas, generating enough renewable electricity for 2.4 million homes. While landfills produce the majority, agricultural and food waste digesters are rapidly expanding. Co-digesting manure with food waste or perennial grasses significantly
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
New $4M State Grant Jump-Starts Green Energy Project on Pennsylvania Dairy Farm
(Ag-Grid Energy) Walmoore Ag-Grid Will Generate Electricity from Cow Manure and Food Waste and Export 1 MW Base Load 24/7 to PA Grid -- Walmoore Ag-Grid, Ag-Grid Energy’s first dairy farm digester project in Pennsylvania, is now in active development thanks to
May 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Researchers Develop Method to Make Renewable Natural Gas Directly from Waste
by Tina Hilding (Washington State University) A pilot study of a new method for treating sewage sludge from a wastewater treatment plant efficiently created renewable natural gas while reducing the cost of the treatment. The work, reported in the Chemical Engineering Journal, could help
April 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Apply Now: 2026 Waste to Energy and Materials Technical Assistance for State, Local, and Tribal Governments DEADLINE May 30, 2026
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office (AFFO), formerly known as the Bioenergy Technologies Office, and the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) are launching the 2026 Waste to Energy and Materials Technical Assistance
April 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Telkom and PGN Collaborate to Build a Biomethane-Based Green Data Center
(KumparanBisnis) PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk and PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk have officially established a strategic collaboration. This collaboration was marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to integrate digital infrastructure with low-carbon energy supply. This initiative
April 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Rolls-Royce Power Systems Reduces Emissions by Switching to Sustainable Fuel for Engine Tests
(Rolls-Royce) Rolls-Royce operating key mtu engine test benches in Germany using hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) instead of fossil diesel; CO2 emissions reduced by 3,200 tonnes by end 2025; HVO burns cleaner: over 40% less soot, up to 8% fewer nitrogen oxides; mtu engines already power
April 17, 2026 Read Full Article
EcoCeres and GDS Launch First HVO-Powered Data Center Backup Pilot in China
(EcoCeres) EcoCeres has launched a pilot with GDS Holdings Ltd to use HVO as a low carbon replacement for conventional diesel in data center backup power. EcoCeres Inc., a leading pure-play renewable fuel producer, has launched a pilot with GDS Holdings Ltd
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Industry Leaders Recognized at the 2026 International Biomass Conference & Expo
(BBI International/Biomass Magazine) At the 2026 International Biomass Conference & Expo, BBI International and Biomass Magazine recognized outstanding contributions to the bioenergy industry by naming Alicia Gibson, Rudi Roeslein and Cold Steppe Inc. as recipients of the 2026 International Biomass Conference & Expo’s prestigious
April 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Green Hydrogen Production Confirmed at Port of Tilbury in Major Boost for UK Industrial Decarbonisation
(GeoPura) GeoPura and Forth Ports have signed a landmark agreement to produce green hydrogen on site at the Port of Tilbury starting this year. This plant will support the decarbonisation of one of the UK’s most important logistics hubs and position
April 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Researchers Tout Backpack-Sized Biodiesel Maker
by Rachel Lin, Yuang Mien-chieh and Jonathan Chin (Taipai Times) ... The portability of the device offers an advantage over large, immobile plants, which are vulnerable to supply disruptions, the researchers said -- A research team has developed a backpack-sized machine capable
April 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Biodiesel for Generators: Recommendations from Scott Fenwick, Technical Director for Clean Fuels Alliance America
By Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Is your company looking to transition to renewable fuels? Perhaps for power generators? Advanced Biofuels USA recently got this email request: I am looking to convert our 5 Generac generators to run on biodiesel. I
April 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Bioenergy Atlas of the State of Bahia
(Government of Bahia (Google translation)) The Bahia Bioenergy Atlas presents the mapping and quantification of the technical potential for energy recovery from agricultural, urban, animal, and industrial waste from the sugarcane and pulp and paper sectors in the State. Based on the
April 01, 2026 Read Full Article
BHS Partners with Napa Recycling and City of Napa for Renewable Natural Gas Facility
(Zero Waste Energy) The project includes a Zero Waste Energy dry anaerobic digestion system. -- In a unique Public-Private Partnership, BHS (Bulk Handling Systems) is partnering with Napa Recycling and Waste Services (Napa Recycling) and the City of Napa in the development
March 31, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy in The Netherlands
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Netherlands is drastically shifting its bioenergy policy, phasing out subsidies for biomass electricity and heat due to public health and sustainability concerns. Instead, the nation is prioritizing high-value biorefineries to produce chemicals, materials, and advanced
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy in China
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) China’s bioenergy sector is rapidly modernizing, shifting away from traditional residential heating toward industrial solid biofuels and bioelectricity. While coal still dominates its massive energy supply, major technological breakthroughs are accelerating China’s green transition. Notably, the
March 16, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy in Brazil
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bioenergy dominates Brazil’s renewable landscape, supplying over half of the nation’s heat and 22% of its transport energy. The recently passed 2024 Future Fuel Law marks a major milestone, establishing national mandates for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF),
March 13, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy in Canada
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Canada’s bioenergy sector is expanding rapidly, backed by CAD$1.5 billion from the Clean Fuels Fund and the Clean Fuel Regulations, which target a 15% carbon intensity reduction by 2030. While fossil fuels still dominate its overall energy
March 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Advanced Sorting Technologies Key to Meeting EU Food Waste Targets
(Bioenergy Insight) With over one billion tonnes of food waste generated annually worldwide — accounting for 8-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions — a new report from IEA Bioenergy TCP Task 36 has examined the sorting technologies available to help the
March 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Advanced Woody Biomass Alliance Launches to Unite Expanding Sector
(Bioenergy News) A new global industry platform representing the woody biomass sector has launched in Washington DC, bringing together organisations across power, advanced fuels, industrial processing and carbon removal. The Advanced Woody Biomass Alliance (AWBA) evolves from the US Industrial Pellet Association
March 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Plant Gets Key Approval for Carbon Burial Well
by Alton Wallace (The Center Square/New Orleans City Business) KEY TAKEAWAYS: Strategic Biofuels received a draft Class VI well permit for carbon storage tied to its Louisiana Green Fuels project. The wood-fired biofuels plant in Caldwell Parish would capture and store carbon about a mile underground. The facility plans to convert 1.3 million
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Need Policy Certainty - And Fair Returns for Growers
by Owen Menkens (Queensland Country Life) At the recent State Government inquiry into a sugarcane-backed biofuels industry in Queensland, growers had the final word. ... Our message was straightforward. If a biofuels industry is to expand, growers must share fairly and significantly in
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
The Future of Electric Trucks Includes an Old-School Surprise: Gasoline
by Gary Gastely (Inc.) Scout Motors is seeing a surge of interest in electric trucks that also have generators on board. They’re not alone. -- Scout Motors surprised everyone when it unveiled its first production models in 2024. The Volkswagen Group-owned reboot
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
State Regulators Push to Elevate RNG as Strategic Energy Resource
(BioCycle Magazine) A growing coalition of state utility regulators is seeking to formally recognize renewable natural gas (RNG) as a strategic energy resource, signaling a potential shift in how RNG is positioned within broader state and federal energy planning frameworks. According to a
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Proving What’s Possible: Applied Hydrogen Innovation at the Hydrogen ProtoHub in Austin, TX
By Susan Stuver, PhD and Travis Pyrzynski (Catalyst by GTI Energy) ... The Hydrogen ProtoHub evolved from the U.S. Department of Energy’s H2@Scale in Texas and Beyond project, which validated technical feasibility and built foundational infrastructure for hydrogen deployment. Now, the H2
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Milestone Achieved: Black & Veatch Completes Independent Engineering Report for Sugar Valley Energy
(California Ethanol + Power) California Ethanol + Power (CE+P) today announced the completion of an Independent Engineering Report for Sugar Valley Energy (SVE), prepared by Black & Veatch, a global leader in engineering, construction and consulting for clean energy and critical infrastructure projects around the world. Completion
February 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Anaergia, Eni and CREvolution Unveil Breakthrough Platform to Scale Demand for Biodiesel and SAF
(Anaergia/Business Wire) Anaergia, Eni and CREvolution Launch Breakthrough Circular Economy Project at Gela Biorefinery, a first-of-its-kind system positioned to meet surging global demand for cost-effective renewable fuels while establishing a replicable model for HVO industry growth -- Anaergia Inc. (“Anaergia”, the “Company”,
February 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Croatia to Build Biomass-Powered Data Centre Using Olive Oil Waste
(Bioenergy Insight) A Croatian engineering firm is developing a data centre that will run on biomass energy generated from waste material produced by the country's olive oil industry. Inovapro plans to construct what it describes as a "green AI data centre" in
February 17, 2026 Read Full Article
The Sugar Valley Test: Is the 2026 Farm Bill Built for Steel — or Just Paper?
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) California Ethanol + Power’s Sugar Valley Energy project — 160 acres of integrated biorefinery ambition — wants to turn sugarcane into 73 million gallons of low-carbon ethanol, 771 million cubic feet of renewable natural gas, and
February 17, 2026 Read Full Article
The Biggest Prize: Biomass for Energy
(American Energy Society/Enegy Today) Excerpted and adapted from Biomass Energy, National Geographic -- The biomass conversion industry represents the biggest bioeconomy frontier. This article explores the full spectrum of conversion pathways—from direct firing and co-firing to pyrolysis, gasification, and anaerobic digestion—and examines how biomass can
February 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Are We on the Right Road to the Energy Transition? Problems with the Current Path and a Possible Viable Roadmap to Slay the Energy Beast
by Steven Slome (FGE NexantECA/Biofuels Digest) ... The most efficient way to reduce emissions overall is to supplement renewable power and unavoidable biofuels (SAF etc) by using the most widely available feedstock (cellulosic biomass) via the lowest cost technology (biogas to biomethane) with the widest
February 13, 2026 Read Full Article
The First 3,000-Ton Methanol Hybrid Container Ship in the Pearl River Basin Broke Ground in Qingyuan.
(China Daily) On February 6, construction officially began on two 3,000-ton methanol-electric hybrid container ships jointly invested by Zhonghe Qingneng and Xinwangda Power at Qingyuan Chenglong Shipyard. The project's classification by the China Classification Society (CCS) marks the beginning of a
February 12, 2026 Read Full Article
‘Grass2Gas’ May Be Key to Sustainable Pennsylvania Dairy Farms, Study Suggests
by Jeff Mulhollem (Pennsylvania State University) Implementing novel management practices in dairy farming, one of the commonwealth’s major agricultural industries, could help alleviate a large source of both nutrient pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, according to a multidisciplinary team led by
February 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Electric Cars Deliver 'No Proven Carbon Savings' in the UK, Scientists Warn in 'Sanity Check' Study
By William Hunter (Daily Mail) EVs produce 30% MORE CO2 emissions in their first two years -- In a new study, described as a 'sanity check' for Britain's Net Zero ambitions, researchers from Queen Mary University say that the push towards EVs is fundamentally
February 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Gasum Delivers BioLNG to Power Longyearbyen Airport
(Bioenergy International) In Norway, state-owned airport operator Avinor has selected energy provider Gasum Oy to supply liquefied biomethane (bioLNG) to fuel a gas turbine genset that heats and powers Longyearbyen Airport (LYR) on Svalbard. Svalbard is a Norwegian territory comprised of a
February 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Towngas Joins Forces with Sinopec Subsidiaries to Advance Hydrogen and Green Fuel Initiatives
(Towngas) Hong Kong has taken a step forward in its energy transition. The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas), Sinopec (Hong Kong) Limited, and Sinopec Star Company Limited (Sinopec Star) have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a
February 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Environmental Groups Ask USDA to Make Manure Digester Projects Ineligible for REAP
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) A coalition of 34 environmental groups on Jan. 14 filed a rulemaking petition with the USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service to make certain anaerobic digestion projects ineligible to receive grants or loans under the Rural Energy for
January 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Prometheus Announces Breakthrough e-Kerosene Pathway to Make Cost-Competitive SAF and Diesel from Electricity and Air
(Prometheus Fuels/Business Wire) Company reveals world’s first 100% electrochemical pathway for producing e-kerosene directly from atmospheric CO2 and renewable electricity without hydrogen, making Fischer-Tropsch obsolete. Prometheus Fuels today announced its revolutionary new pathway for producing synthetic paraffinic kerosene (the basis for SAF
January 20, 2026 Read Full Article
2026 U.S. Biomass Power & Waste-To-Energy and Renewable Natural Gas and Ethanol Plants Maps
(Biomass Magazine) Biomass Magazine’s Biomass Power & Waste-to-Energy Wall Map identifies proposed, under construction, idled and operational dedicated power plants—1 MW or greater—utilizing, or proposing to utilize, solid biomass fuel (wood processing and forestry residues, C&D waste, ag residues, dedicated energy
January 17, 2026 Read Full Article
ESI Total Fuel Management Expands HVO Services to Drive Data Center Sustainability and Strategy
(ESI Total Fuel Management/Globe Newswire) Leading fuel management provider delivers Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO/R99) solutions, helping clients reach net-zero 2030 goals while ensuring mission-critical reliability -- ESI Total Fuel Management (ESI), a proven industry expert in diesel generator fuel lifecycle management, announces the
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
BNDES Approves R$ 950 Million for Inpasa to Build a Corn Ethanol Plant in Bahia.
( BNDES News Agency) With resources from the Climate Fund, the unit in Luís Eduardo Magalhães (BA) will process up to 1 million tons of corn and 498 million liters of ethanol per year. The Brazilian National Bank for Economic and Social Development
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Fueling the Future: OPAL Fuels
by Caitlin Scheresky (Biomass Magazine) Five years ago, OPAL Fuels stepped out of the private sector and emerged as an ambitious leader in the production and distribution of renewable natural gas. With major partners including NextEra Energy, UPS, CHS and Fiat Chrysler
January 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Top 10 Biofuel Producers In 2026
by Chakraborty (Inventiva) The global energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation as the world races to meet ambitious climate targets and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. In this transition, biofuels have emerged as a critical bridge technology, offering renewable alternatives
January 12, 2026 Read Full Article
As Risks Multiply in a World Thirsty for Energy, Diversification and Cooperation Are More Urgent than Ever
(International Energy Agency) In an increasingly complex energy security context spanning a wide range of fuels and technologies, the World Energy Outlook 2025 identifies key choices, opportunities and trade-offs for governments Countries around the world are contending with pressing energy security threats
January 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Sabah: Sabah Uses Microalgae Biomass for Renewable Energy Generation
(The Edge Malaysia) Sabah is tapping microalgae to support the state’s green energy goals under the Sabah Energy Roadmap and Master Plan 2040, which aims to achieve over 50% renewable energy capacity by 2035 and 80% by 2050. In July, the
January 05, 2026 Read Full Article
UNDP Conducts Stakeholder Consultations for New Biogas Project in Solomon Islands
(Solomon Islands Government) Technical officers from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) contracted for the Sustainable Energy from Biogas for Solomon Islands (SENBIOSIS) project are currently in the country to consult with project stakeholders. Funded by the Ministry of Environment and Energy
December 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Eni: Products and Technologies Supporting the Sustainability of Milano Cortina 2026
(Eni) Eni is a Premium Partner of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games with the aim of supporting this major Italian event also through sustainability-related initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Eni aims to achieve carbon neutrality
December 29, 2025 Read Full Article
RNG Coalition Concludes RNG Conference with Eye on Tomorrow
(RNG Coalition/Canadian Biomass Magazine) Maritime Task Force highlights demand expansion efforts -- On Dec. 4, RNG COALITION concluded its annual RNG CONFERENCE with a clear message: the North American renewable natural gas (RNG) industry has entered its next phase of growth, advancing
December 17, 2025 Read Full Article
The Midnight Moment: Haffner Energy, Metafuels, Sugar Valley Energy Get Lit
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... After decades of laboratory work, pilot plants, and demonstrations, the sector is pivoting—decisively—from invention to execution. The chemistry has been proven. The technologies have been validated. What comes next is not about breakthroughs, but
December 16, 2025 Read Full Article
EU Backs 100 Hydrogen Infrastructure Projects in €1.5 Trillion Cross-Border Energy Overhaul
(Fuel Cells Works) • Brussels grants PCI/PMI status to 100 hydrogen and electrolyser projects, unlocking access to multi-billion-euro funding and fast-tracked permitting. • Part of a wider push to modernise energy networks and cut dependence on fossil fuels, with hydrogen forming
December 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Construction Underway at Landmark Tarbert Next Generation Power Station
(SSE) SSE’s Tarbert Next Generation Power Station in Co. Kerry has now entered full construction, with foundations and civil works underway following completion of early enabling works at the site. This marks a major milestone in the delivery of the up
December 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Americans Paying Record Electricity Prices as Gas Costs Climb
Naureen S. Malik (Bloomberg/Yahoo!) American households are paying more than ever before for electricity after prices surged the most in almost two years, according to the US Energy Information Administration. The average retail price for electricity gained 7.4% in September to a
December 01, 2025 Read Full Article
How Ethanol Could Power the Future of Electric Vehicle Charging
(Futura) ... That’s exactly what the Franco-Swiss startup WattAnyWhere is doing — harnessing a surprising yet powerful fuel: renewable ethanol. Using a next-generation fuel cell system, the company aims to help the European Union reach its ambitious target of 25 terawatt-hours of fast-charging
December 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Denali and Green Era Partner to Advance Community-Driven Food Recycling in Chicago
(Denali) Collaboration connects industry leadership with local innovation to turn food waste into community impact -- Denali, the nation’s leading and largest recycler of food and organic materials, today announced a new partnership with Green Era, a community recycler of packaged food
November 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Baleària Will Have an Autonomous Electricity Generation System Using Methanol on the Electric Ferry 'Cap de Barbaria'
(Baleària) The eNomad system, developed by Methanol Reformer, will allow the production of renewable hydrogen from methanol to generate auxiliary electrical power. -- This is a pioneering project in Europe, which will turn the ferry that connects Ibiza and Formentera into a
November 26, 2025 Read Full Article
SDCL & CARBONAMS Announce Biomethane Project Investment and Partnership to Support Alexion, Astrazeneca Rare Disease
(Sustainable Development Capital LLC) Sustainable Development Capital LLP (“SDCL”) and Carbon AMS today (November 24, 2025) announces the closing of an investment to finance the construction of a biomethane production facility (the “Project”) in Duleek, County Meath, Ireland. The SDCL managed
November 25, 2025 Read Full Article
How Kansas, Missouri Can Wean US Off Gasoline — without More Electric Cars | Opinion
By Don Siefkes (E100 Ethanol Group/The Kansas City Star) ... So what to do? We simply have to stop putting net new carbon dioxide or CO2 into the atmosphere. The CO2 level on Nov. 23 was 426.96 parts per million
November 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Allseas’ SMR Technology Offers Major Strategic Opportunities for the Netherlands
(Allseas) €130 billion boost to the Dutch economy and up to 40,000 new jobs by 2050; €12 billion in savings in grid investments by reducing grid congestion; 65 megatonnes CO₂ reduction annually by 2050 – equivalent to 3.5 million
November 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Clean Power on the Move: RockeTruck’s Fuel Cell Generator Debuts at Cal State LA
(Coalition for Clean Air) On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Coalition for Clean Air (CCA) joined RockeTruck and Cal State LA for the public unveiling of a game-changing innovation: a hydrogen-powered Mobile Fuel Cell Generator (MFCG) that can charge electric vehicles and deliver
November 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Data Centers’ Use of Diesel Generators for Backup Power Is Commonplace—and Problematic
by Arcelia Martin (Inside Climate News) Energy analysts and environmentalists say diesel generators are expensive, noisy, highly polluting and exempt from Clean Air Act regulations in times of energy “emergencies.” ... In order to ensure five nines, data center developers secure power in
November 15, 2025 Read Full Article
From Farm to Server: Powering the AI Revolution with Manure
(Ag-Grid Energy) Ag-Grid Energy Proves Dairy Biogas Systems Can Directly Electrify Edge Data Centers -- Innovative solutions and government support are urgently needed to power the explosive growth of AI without crippling the electricity grid, driving up energy costs, reversing progress toward
November 12, 2025 Read Full Article
IEA Report Highlights Rapid Growth in the Global Biogas Industry
(World Biogas Association) The IEA released its latest renewable energy market report, Renewables 2025, on 7 October 2025, highlighting that biogas and biomethane are becoming an integral part of the renewable energy success story. They are emerging as strategic fuels for decarbonising
November 07, 2025 Read Full Article
PlanET Biogas: Driving the Future of biogas
(Bioenergy Insight) Few companies have had as much influence in shaping the space as PlanET Biogas, a global leader with a strong presence in North America. Bioenergy Insight spoke to Derek Hundert, president of PlanET – North America, to discuss the company’s history,
November 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Used to Power Kirkwall Airport in UK-First Demonstration
(Bioenergy International) A novel hydrogen combustion engine technology trial, led by European Marine Energy Centre Ltd (EMEC) at Kirkwall Airport (KOI) in Orkney, was completed earlier this month. This marks the first time hydrogen has been used to meet both the
November 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels Producation and Development in Denmark
by Sune Tjalfe Thomsen (University of Copenhagen/IEA Bioenergy Task 39 Biofuel News) • Renewable energy covers nearly half of Denmark’s gross energy use, with biomass still the largest contributor. • Biogas production has tripled since 2016 and now supplies almost 50% of national
October 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Eni and the Bioenergy Association for Sustainable Development of Egypt Sign Agreement on Carbon Offset Solutions and Bioenergy Projects
(Eni) Eni and the Bioenergy Association for Sustainable Development, affiliated with the Ministry of Environment of the Arab Republic of Egypt, signed in Cairo today (October 27, 2025) a cooperation agreement to prepare a comprehensive feasibility study for establishing biogas production
October 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Korean Companies Eye Fruit Juice, Biofuel Plants in Cần Thơ
(VietStock) Deputy Director of the Cần Thơ Department of Industry and Trade LêThành Thanh welcomed the proposals, saying they fit the city’s strategy for sustainable industry. -- Two major enterprises from the Republic of Korea (RoK) – Lotte Chilsung Beverage (part of
October 10, 2025 Read Full Article
New Data Shows Wastewater Facilities Produce 7.3 Billion kWh of Energy Each Year — With Greater Potential Available
(American Biogas Council) As electricity demand soars, biogas made from wastewater sludge offers an established power source -- Today (September 25, 2025), the American Biogas Council (ABC) released new data showing the extensive role municipal wastewater facilities can play to recycle organic waste into
October 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Advanced Propane Engine Technology: A Sustainable Power & Mobility Solution --- October 29, 2025 --- ONLINE
Increasingly our energy future is not a one-size fits all, but rather a mix of traditional technologies like combustion engines using traditional and renewable fuels as well as new fuels. That is nowhere more evident than the transportation sector. From commercial
October 07, 2025 Read Full Article
NEXTCHEM (MAIRE) and Siemens Energy Will Cooperate to Develop Modularized High Temperature Methanol Fuel Cell Solutions for the Maritime Industry.
(Group MAIRE) MAIRE (MAIRE.MI) announces that NEXTCHEM and Siemens Energy signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate on the development and commercialization of a breakthrough methanol high temperature fuel cell, based on a newly designed modularized solution. NEXTCHEM will provide Fuel Cell Modules while Siemens Energy
October 02, 2025 Read Full Article
The Overlooked Step to Max Out Your 45Z Credit
by Danielle Anderson (Christianson/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Renewable fuel producers are eager to claim the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, but one powerful opportunity often flies under the radar—offsetting a facility’s electricity emissions through Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs). As one of the most
September 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Samsung Heavy Industries Develops Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Ships, Localizing Key Equipment.
(NATE Communications (Google Translation)) Samsung Heavy Industries announced on the 24th (September) that it had received approval in principle for its "Ammonia-Based Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Crude Oil Tanker" from the French classification society (BV). The ammonia-based hydrogen fuel cell uses cracking technology
September 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Blue Wake™ Awards 2025: Winners Recognised for Their Sustainable Solutions in Yachting
(Monaco Yacht Show) The Monaco Yacht Show announces the 5 winners of the Blue Wake™ Awards 2025, unveiled during last night’s Grand Opening Night at Le Méridien Beach Plaza in Monaco. The ceremony welcomed 400 guests, including Monaco officials, exhibitors from the Blue Wake programme,
September 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Amogy’s Ammonia Gambit and the Same Old Song of Oil
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... But only now, with companies like Amogy, are we cracking its hidden hydrogen to fuel ships, trucks, and maybe even data centers. Could this smelly old industrial standby be the fresh track that breaks us out
September 24, 2025 Read Full Article
State of the Biogas Industry in 12 Countries: Review of the Report by IEA Bioenergy
(Sustainable Agribusiness Forum) At the end of last year, IEA Bioenergy developed a report on biogas and biomethane production, the use of biogas and other anaerobic digestion products, political and financial conditions, as well as innovative projects in the member countries of the
September 19, 2025 Read Full Article
IrBEA Calls for Swift Government Implementation of Exempted Development Planning Changes
(Fleet Transport) The Government public consultation on the review of exempted development has recently closed. The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) submitted proposals, on behalf of members, for both biogas/biomethane and biomass developments that should be included in the exempted development regulation
September 19, 2025 Read Full Article
First Alcohol-Hydrogen Electric Ship in Jishui: Alcohol-Hydrogen Ecosystem Shows Scale Effect
(News.SOL.com.cn (Google Translation)) On September 12th, the world's first alcohol-hydrogen electric distribution vessel, the "Yuanchun 001," was successfully launched at the Hangzhou Qianhang Shipyard. Equipped with an alcohol-hydrogen electric system independently developed by Yuancheng New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group, the vessel
September 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Global Greenhouse Gas Overview
(U.S, Environmental Protection Agency) Summary: "Electricity & Heat Production" (34%), "Industry" (24%), & "Agriculture, Forestry, and other Land Use" (22%) account for 80% of ALL GHGs. Only 15% comes from "Transportation" which includes Trains, Planes & Ships. At the global scale, the key greenhouse
September 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Study Projects Expansion of Biofuel Production with R$110 Billion by 2035
(Brazil Ministry of Mines and Energy (Google Translation)) The document presents projections on the supply and demand of biofuels in Brazil, in a scenario of strengthening the fair and inclusive energy transition. -- This Monday (09/08), the Biofuels Offer Notebook was launched , an
September 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Princeton Digital Group and Pertamina Patra Niaga Forge Landmark HVO Partnership Pioneering Sustainable Fuel Use in Indonesia to Advance Climate and Community Well-being
(Princeton Digital Group) Princeton Digital Group (PDG) , Asia Pacific's leading data center provider, today announced a strategic partnership with Pertamina Patra Niaga to roll out Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as a replacement for diesel fuel across its Indonesian operations. This milestone
September 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Webinar: Exploring Engine Power Solutions for Data Centers --- October 6, 2025 --- ONLINE
What you need to know about emergency standby, bridge power, demand response, and more. Fueled by the explosive demands of artificial intelligence, data centers in the U.S. are expected to have a compound annual growth rate of nearly 7% through
September 10, 2025 Read Full Article
At the Heart of the Energy Moment
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) From clean energy transitions to energy dominance and everywhere in between, energy is having a moment. In a recent interview, Mike Wirth, President of Chevron said when it comes to energy, three things matter – whether a company or
September 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Petrovietnam, Brazil's FS Seek Cooperation in Biofuel Production
by Minh Hue (The Investor) Le Xuan Huyen, deputy CEO of Petrovietnam, together with representatives from the state-owned group's member units, last week met with representatives of Brazil’s leading ethanol producer FS in Hanoi to discuss cooperation in biofuel production. At the
September 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Japan to Fund around $408 Million for Bamboo-Based Ethanol Project in India: Report
(Chinimandi) Japan will fund up to 60 billion yen (about $408 million) in public and private funding for a biofuel project in India that will convert bamboo biomass into automobile fuel, according to the Nikkei Asia. The move marks Japan’s largest
August 29, 2025 Read Full Article
New Fact Sheet: Data Centers and Emergency Standby Generators
(Energy Technology Forum) Have you seen our latest fact sheet on data centers and emergency standby generators? It addresses frequently asked questions on this important topic. ... How can backup power systems be made more sustainable? Since emergency standby generators only operate for periodic readiness
August 26, 2025 Read Full Article
KOEL Unveils Ethanol and Isobutanol Genset Engines
(The Hindu Business Line) The launch, timed around World Biofuel Day, underscores KOEL’s focus on clean power solutions and alignment with India’s energy diversification goals -- Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited (KOEL) has launched the world’s first ethanol and isobutanol-powered engine technology for genset applications, evaluated by the
August 21, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Policy for a Circular Bioeconomy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Policies are critical for deploying sustainable bioenergy effectively within a circular bioeconomy, a newsworthy concept combining regulatory and promotional elements across sectors. The core innovation lies in smartly integrating biomass with wind and solar, using biomass
August 21, 2025 Read Full Article
The Iowa Model of Energy Produced at Home Is One All of America Should Copy | Opinion
by Jason Grumet (American Clean Power Association/Des Moines Register) Iowa has claimed the No. 1 spot in America for energy competitiveness, leaping from fourth place in just one year. While not rich in oil and gas reserves, Iowa has developed significant ethanol and
August 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Common Sense Ain’t Common: Will Rogers Tips His Hat to Bill Bivin’s NetZero City
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Bill Bivins’ new book, NetZero City: Act Locally for Global Impact. ... Bivins has been working in renewable energy for nearly twenty years. He’s a Navy-trained engineer turned clean-energy entrepreneur who built waste-to-energy systems, partnered with NASA,
August 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Rolls-Royce, Ineratec Launch Partnership to Decarbonize Backup Power at Data Centers
(Rolls-Royce/Biobased Diesel Daily) Rolls-Royce and INERATEC, a leading developer of “Power-to-X” plants and manufacturer of climate-neutral eFuels, have formed a strategic partnership to decarbonize backup power for data centers. Their goal is to replace fossil diesel in emergency-power systems with synthetic fuels
August 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Biogas Industry Calls for Recognition of Biomethane as a Net Zero Fuel within UK ETS in Open Letter to Secretary of State Ed Miliband
(Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association) The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) alongside leading businesses from UK industry and the biogas sector, has written to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband MP, calling for the urgent recognition
August 12, 2025 Read Full Article
MNRE Launches ₹200 Crore Pilot Projects to Boost Green Hydrogen Innovation
by Mohan Gupta (Solar Quarter) The Indian Government has introduced a new initiative through the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy to support special pilot projects for green hydrogen. This step is part of the broader National Green Hydrogen Mission, which
August 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Biomass-to-Methanol: A Scalable Solution for Synthetic Fuels
by Zinovia Skoufa (Johnson Matthey/Biomass Magazine) ... Methanol, a clean-burning fuel with wide-ranging applications in shipping, power generation and sustainable chemicals, offers an alternative to traditional fuels. But biomethanol, technically mature and increasingly scalable, is building its case as a critical
August 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Powering AI
by Caitlin Scheresky (Biomass Magazine) ... The Data Center Coalition defines data centers as “physical locations that organizations use to house their critical applications and data,” including anything “in the cloud.” ... The Electric Power Research Institute, among other projects, tracks the number
August 01, 2025 Read Full Article
BP Backs out of 26 GW Green Hydrogen Plan in Australia
by David Carroll (PV Magazine) Global oil giant BP has quit the proposed Australian Renewable Energy Hub that would include the installation of up to 26 GW of solar and wind generation, much of which would have been used to produce
July 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Pacific Biodiesel Completes First “Sunflower” Biodiesel Delivery from Its Kauaʻi Ag Operations
(Pacific Biodiesel) Pacific Biodiesel delivers this first of its kind fuel to Hawaiian Electric’s Schofield Generating Station -- Late last month, Pacific Biodiesel made its first delivery of biodiesel produced with sunflower oil from the company’s expanded agriculture operations on Kauaʻi. “The container
July 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Indonesia’s B50 Biofuel Rollout Faces Uncertainty amid Palm Oil Supply Woes
by Lin Bo-yu (Reccessary) Indonesia’s plan to raise its palm oil-based biodiesel blend to 50% next year is now in question. A senior official from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) acknowledged ongoing uncertainty over palm oil feedstock availability and
July 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Greenhouse Gas Accounting Procedures May Overlook Bio-derived Aviation Fuel
(University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign/Phys.Org) Low carbon fuel policies are intended to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation. However, rigid carbon intensity (CI) accounting procedures in current policies may limit CI responsiveness across candidate sites and facilities. Work published in the journal ACS Sustainable
July 23, 2025 Read Full Article
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