by Kavya Blaraman (PV Magazine) The largest of the grants is $41.9 million from the California Transportation Commission, along with California Department
pumps/fueling station
Back TO HOMEGovernment Launches Pilot Plant for Renewable Hydrogen from Ethanol at USP
((São Paulo Governor's Office (Google Translation)) Governor Tarcísio de Freitas reinforces the state management's commitment to research and development of energy
August 15, 2023 Read Full Article
USGC Supports Opening of First E7 Fueling Station in Japan
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) While in Japan for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Trade Mission (USDA’s ATM) in early
June 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Repsol and Toyota Spain to Offer Integral Solution for Renewable Hydrogen Mobility
(Repsol/AltFuels) Repsol and Toyota Spain have among their main lines of action the promotion of net zero emission technologies to contribute
June 26, 2023 Read Full Article
ReFuels Opens in Northeast England Its Highest Capacity Biomethane Filling Station
(CNG Fuels/AltFuels) ReFuels has opened the 11th bio-CNG refueling station at Newton Aycliffe in County Durham under the CNG Fuels brand, thereby
June 26, 2023 Read Full Article
SOCAR Energy Switzerland Opens First Hydrogen Filling Station on a Swiss Motorway
(Socar) On Friday, 9 June 2023, SOCAR Energy Switzerland opened the first hydrogen filling station on a Swiss motorway, located
June 17, 2023 Read Full Article
Inflation Reduction Act Boosts Renewable Energy and Biofuels Infrastructure
(Iowa Ag Connection) The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 brings significant financial incentives to rural communities, aiming to promote
June 16, 2023 Read Full Article
Plug Teams up with Avina to Decarbonize Commercial Trucking
(Plug Power) Deal supports first green hydrogen production facility for heavy-duty trucks in Southern California -- Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a
June 15, 2023 Read Full Article
Gasum Building Europe’s Northernmost BioCNG/LNG Filling Station in Lapland
(Biofuels International) Finland-headed gas and energy major Gasum Oy has announced that it has begun work on building a new gas
June 12, 2023 Read Full Article
Gasum Inaugurates New RNG Filling Station in Norway
(Biofuels International) Finland-headed gas and energy major Gasum Oy has held the inauguration of a new biomethane - aka renewable natural
June 12, 2023 Read Full Article
Eni Launches Dedicated Program for Its Fuel Suppliers in Italy to Use 100% Renewable Diesel
(Eni/Biobased Diesel Daily) Eni announced May 26 that it has launched an initiative to encourage the use of HVOlution by its
June 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Rå Biopark and Barents NaturGass Partner to Build Bio-LNG Stations in Norway
(Barents NaturGass/AltFuels) Rå Biopark, the largest environment project in Northern Norway, and Barents NaturGass have signed a Letter Of Intent for
May 26, 2023 Read Full Article
White Paper: Policy to Enable Green Hydrogen in Ireland & the Benefits of Hydrogen in Mobility to Ireland
(Hydrogen Mobility Ireland) A new White Paper prepared by leading representative body Hydrogen Mobility Ireland (HMI), has today issued a number
May 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Green Hydrogen for Commercial Vehicles – RWE and Westfalen Group Set up Hydrogen Fuel Station in Lingen – Go-Ahead for National Fuel Station Network
(RWE) First H2 fuel station to become operational in 2024 – RWE to supply green hydrogen; RWE and Westfalen Group
May 19, 2023 Read Full Article
Companies Assisted by RFA Received $36 Million in Latest Round of USDA Infrastructure Grants
(Renewable Fuels Association) The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently concluded the latest round of its Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP),
March 17, 2023 Read Full Article
EnviTec & Ohra Energie Join Forces on New Biomethane Station in Central Germany
(EnviTec Biogas/AltFuels) Ohra Energie GmbH has placed a new order for which Lower Saxony-based biogas all-rounder EnviTec Biogas AG will implement
March 10, 2023 Read Full Article
New ECTN Alliance Plans to Decarbonize European Long-Haul Trucking
(Engie/CEVA Logistics/Sanef/AltFuels) Three major groups are joining forces to fight climate change and launch the European Clean Transport Network Alliance (ECTN
March 10, 2023 Read Full Article
BP to Buy TravelCenters for $1.3 bln in U.S. Fuel Retail Drive
(Reuters) BP (BP.L) will buy truck fueling provider TravelCenters of America Inc (TA.O) for about $1.3 billion, the companies said on Thursday, as the British
February 17, 2023 Read Full Article
Pearson Fuels Opens 300th E85 Retail Site
by Kamila Duncan (Pearson Fuels/Rural Radio Network) Pearson Fuels, the country’s largest E85 distributor, has opened its 300th retail E85 site.
February 16, 2023 Read Full Article
Trade Groups Want More Incentives for Clean Energy
by Ann Meyer (CSP Daily) NACS among that that see cost of EV chargers as obstacle to Biden administration’s goals
February 13, 2023 Read Full Article
Walz Includes Biofuel Infrastructure Funding in Budget Proposal
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has included a proposed $1.5 million in annual in biofuel infrastructure
February 01, 2023 Read Full Article
25% Less CO₂ Compared to Pure Fossil Fuels: Aral Pilots Two New Lower Carbon Fuels in Germany
(bp) Aral pilots two new fuels that reduce CO2 emissions by at least 25% compared to pure fossil fuels* –
November 23, 2022 Read Full Article
USDA Seeks Public Input on IRA’s Biofuel Infrastructure Funding: November 3-4, 2022 Listening Session -- Public Comment DEADLINE November 28, 2022
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The USDA has announced it will host a virtual listening session on Nov. 3 that
October 28, 2022 Read Full Article
Jamkhandi to Get India's First Flex Fuel Station
Rashmi Belur (Deccan Herald) Jamkhandi in Bagalkot district, nearly 500 km from Bengaluru, will get a ‘flex fuel’ station that
October 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Minnesota Biofuels Association Director Not Seeing EV’s as Competition
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) The director of the Minnesota Biofuels Association suggests the notion that biofuels are competing with
October 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Shell Announces Partnership to Convert Ethanol into Hydrogen
(Shell Brazil/Biomass Magazine) Shell Brazil, Raízen, Hytron, University of São Paulo (USP) and SENAI CETIQT signed a cooperation agreement for the
September 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Touring the Roots of Ethanol Sustainability in Iowa
by Mikayla McKenna (Renewable Fuels Association) ... Each year, the tour gives farmers, ethanol producers, and renewable fuels advocates like
September 01, 2022 Read Full Article
Missouri Agricultural & Small Business Development Authority Announce Missouri Biofuel Infrastructure Incentive Program DEADLINE September 30, 2022
(KTTN) The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority announced the Biofuel Infrastructure Incentive Program to increase the distribution and use
September 01, 2022 Read Full Article
Grassley: Attacks on Ethanol Could Result in Job Loss
(RFD TV) Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley recently fielded questions from reporters this week regarding ethanol production in the U.S. as
September 01, 2022 Read Full Article
Creating a More Sustainable Future from Deep in the Heart of Texas
(Neste) When Neste started doing business in North America in the '80s, our focus was on oil products. We used
August 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Biden Signs New SAF, Hydrogen, Clean Fuel Tax Credits into Law
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) President Joe Biden on Aug. 16 signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, calling the
August 17, 2022 Read Full Article
What Is Flex Fuel and Why Don't We See It More in Southern Oregon and Northern California?
by Tiffany Olin (KTVL News 10) As people continue to feel pain at the pump, flex fuel has come to the forefront
July 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Italy: Emilia-Romagna Bus Operator Launches NGV Station and Green Fleet
( SETA (Società Emiliana Trasporti Autofiloviari)/NGV Journal) Thanks to a three-year investment plan, SETA (Società Emiliana Trasporti Autofiloviari) is implementing a
July 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Hydrogen-Based Green Mobility Plan under Deployment in Western France
(HRS/NGV Journal) HRS, European designer and manufacturer of hydrogen refueling stations, has received a new order from SYDEV, the Vendée regional
June 27, 2022 Read Full Article
Airports Need to Get Hydrogen Ready Now to Land Net Zero Targets According to Research by Jacobs
by Robin Whitlock (Renewable Energy Magazine) Airport owners and operators need to plan for the delivery and storage of hydrogen
June 17, 2022 Read Full Article
'Hold Your Nose': Some Dems Reluctantly Back Ethanol Bill
by George Cahlink (E&E News/Politico Pro) Some House Democrats say they'll vote for the bill as part of an inflation-fighting
June 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Fit for 55 Package: Council Adopts Its Position on Three Texts Relating to the Transport Sector
(European Council) Today (June 2, 2022), European transport ministers adopted a common position (‘general approach’) on each of the three legislative
June 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Hawaii’s First Mobile Biodiesel Fueling Station Opens on Maui
(Star Advertiser) The first of six mobile biodiesel fueling stations in Hawaii opened on Maui Friday, making the renewable fuel more
June 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Finland Supports Green Transition to Fossil-Free Heavy Transport
(Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications/NGV Journal) The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications organized a round table on the
June 06, 2022 Read Full Article
US: Booster Raises Funding to Expand Mobile Refueling Platform and Speed up Transition to Low-Carbon Fuels
(Booster/NGV Journal) Booster, mobile energy delivery platform, announced it has raised more than $125 million in Series D funding led by
May 27, 2022 Read Full Article
Gov. Reynolds Issues Statement on Bipartisan Passage of Biofuels Bill
(Office of Governor Kim Reynolds (R-IA)) Gov. Reynolds released the following statement today in response to the legislature passing HF2128: “This is a
April 27, 2022 Read Full Article
USDA Announces Efforts to Boost Homegrown Biofuels
(U.S. Department of Agriculture/Ethanol Producer Magazine) On April 12, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced steps the USDA is taking to implement
April 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority Announces Biofuel Infrastructure Funding
(Missouri Department of Agriculture) Funds will generate more capacity for biofuels in Missouri. -- The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority
April 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Another 250M Gallons per Year: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to REG
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Here’s a look at how Renewable Energy Group’s biobased diesel compares to petroleum-diesel, their work
February 16, 2022 Read Full Article
Growth Energy to White House: “Maximize Biofuels to Ease the Pain at the Pump”
(Growth Energy) Yesterday, Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor sent a letter to President Biden, urging him to turn to higher biofuel blends to
February 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Pearson Fuels Opens 250th E85 Station
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Pearson Fuels this week opened its 250th retail E85 flex fuel station in California. Greg Jones, Director of
February 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Minnesota House Ag Committee Chair Eyes Biofuels Infrastructure Buildout
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) The Minnesota House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee is focused on biofuels as the 2022
February 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Grant Available for Service Stations to Add Higher Ethanol Blend Options DEADLINE March 17, 2022
(Minnesota Department of Agriculture/EIN News) A new Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) grant will help Minnesota service stations who want
February 01, 2022 Read Full Article
Gov. Kim Reynolds Renews Effort to Require Higher Ethanol Blends at Iowa Pumps
by Stephen Gruber-Miller (Des Moines Register) ... Fuel retailers like gas stations would be required to offer gasoline with 15%
January 31, 2022 Read Full Article
French Motorists Guzzle More Ethanol as Gasoline Prices Surge
by Sybille de La Hamaide (Reuters) Consumption of high-ethanol E85 rose 33% in France in 2021 and is expected to continue
January 25, 2022 Read Full Article
French Fry Oil-Powered Fast Charger Makes It Possible For EVs to Cross Australia's Vast Emptiness
by Erin Marquis (Jalopnik) ... A retired engineer partnered with Polestar to solve the problem of getting EVs through one of
January 20, 2022 Read Full Article
E15 Gas Is Cheap. Should You Be Using This Alternative Fuel?
by Ann Thompson (WVXU) Casey's and UDF call it unleaded 88. Thorntons labels it U88. And Tom's Marathon in Harrison
January 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Casey’s Receives Biodiesel Marketing Award from Iowa’s Agriculture Secretary
(Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship/Biobased Diesel Daily) Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced Jan. 11 that the
January 18, 2022 Read Full Article
CSIC Builds Spain’s First Public Green Hydrogen Station Using Solar Energy
(CSIC/NGV Journal) A team of researchers from the Higher Council for Scientific Research (CSIC) develops the first public hydrogen station in
January 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Ethanol Touted as Complementary Decarbonization Solution to EVs at House Hearing
by Jasmin Melvin (S&P Global Platts) Ethanol group CEO calls out singular focus on EVs; Says ethanol 'available now to jumpstart decarbonization'
January 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuel Station Network for Trucks under Development in the US
(Cyclum/NGV Journal) Cyclum Renewables LLC announced plans to construct a national network of renewable fuel truck stops, with the goal to
January 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Michigan Bill Aims to Create Tax Credit for Sales of E15, E85
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Legislation introduced in the Michigan Senate on Jan. 11 aims to create a tax credit
January 12, 2022 Read Full Article
See How E15-Compatible Your Station Is Right Now
(FlexFuelForward.com/National Renewable Energy Laboratory) You don’t need x-ray vision to see if your fueling infrastructure is compatible with E15. Just use
January 11, 2022 Read Full Article
UK: Gasrec Opens Remote Monitoring Center for Its Biomethane Stations
(Gasrec/NGV Journal) Gasrec has opened a Remote Monitoring Center to watch and react to real-time data from every one of the
January 07, 2022 Read Full Article
OPINION: Take the Opportunity to Save on Capital Improvements
by Robert White (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... While the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit expired at the end of
January 06, 2022 Read Full Article
One of UK Largest Transport Operators Chooses Bio-LNG to Power Its Volvos
(Volvo UK/NGV Journal) Gregory Distribution is extending the use of bio-LNG into its milk transhipment operation, with the arrival of 12
January 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Firsts for Biomethane – 1st of Its Kind Network for Biomethane Industry, Scotland’s 1st Biomethane Refuelling Station Opens
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) ... First, the biomethane industry sets a 1st of its kind European Network to facilitate
December 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Clean Energy Signs CNG Supply Deals with US & Canada Refuse Truck Fleets
(Clean Energy/NGV Journal) Republic Services has signed an agreement with Clean Energy for an expansion project in Huntington Beach, CA. The
December 23, 2021 Read Full Article
CNG Fuels Opens Scotland’s First Biomethane Refuelling Station
(Bioenergy Insight) CNG Fuels has opened Scotland’s first public access biomethane refuelling station, in response to growing demand from major
December 21, 2021 Read Full Article
Calvera Develops Green Hydrogen Station for Heavy Vehicles in Madrid
(Calvera/NGV Journal) Calvera Industrial Group has been awarded a contract to build a new green hydrogen refueling station for heavy vehicles,
December 16, 2021 Read Full Article
GESS RNG Biogas USA Announces Acquisition of Projects and Strategic Partnerships
(GESS RNG/CISION) GESS RNG Biogas USA (www.gessrngbiogas.com), a developer of renewable natural gas with over 25 years of international sustainable industry experience, is
December 15, 2021 Read Full Article
Fossil Free Marine Has Filed for Patent and Design Protection for New Unmanned Marine Station for Renewable Fuels
(Fossil Free Marine/MyNewsDesk.com) Fossil Free Marine today announce it has applied for both patent and design protection for its newly developed unmanned
December 14, 2021 Read Full Article
RFA Thanks USDA for Rolling Out COVID-19 Relief Package, Additional Infrastructure Funds
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today thanked the U.S. Department of Agriculture for its announcement today of $700 million to provide
December 08, 2021 Read Full Article
The Challenges of “X” Technology
(Diesel Technology Forum) Picking fuels and technologies to power the trucks and equipment in the future is more than just
November 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Farm & Biofuel Leaders Welcome Key Provisions of the Build Back Better Act
(Renewable Fuels Association) On Monday, the Renewable Fuels Association, Growth Energy, the National Biodiesel Board, National Corn Growers Association, and National
November 23, 2021 Read Full Article
Iowa Company REG Is Helping Others Meet Sustainability Goals with Its Biofuel Innovations
(Renewable Energy Group/Ag Funder News) As companies and organizations around the world look to reduce their environmental footprint and meet sustainability
November 19, 2021 Read Full Article
Opinion: Fuel Retailers Must Keep One Eye Underground
by Cassie Mullen (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Retailers will need to soon make major decisions about replacement, and there
November 04, 2021 Read Full Article
SfL Commends BBBA’s Acknowledgement of Ag Leadership in Environmental Stewardship
(Solutions from the Land) Solutions from the Land applauds the inclusion of much needed agricultural climate action investments in the
October 29, 2021 Read Full Article
At The Pump Videos
(Better Fuel Initiative) Have you seen one of our new videos on social media lately? Welcome if that’s what brought you
October 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Opinion: Why I’ve Fought for Biofuels through Congress’ Infrastructure Debate
by Rep. Cindy Axne (D-IA 3rd) (Agri-Pulse) ... Starting this spring, I made it my mission to help members of
September 24, 2021 Read Full Article
Decarbonizing Medium & Heavy-Duty Fleets | Episode 32
by John Eichberger and Kimberly Okafor (Fuels Institute and Trillium/Love's respectively) As the world works to decarbonize the transportation energy
September 17, 2021 Read Full Article
Fleet Spotlight: Gemini Motor Transport – Delivering and Using Diverse Fuel Solutions for Love’s
(ACT News/Trillium) ... The Love’s Family of Companies understands that fleets have a need for a varied portfolio of fuels and not only provides that flexibility
September 15, 2021 Read Full Article
Missouri Funding up to $1 Million in Biodiesel Infrastructure Projects DEADLINE: October 29, 2021
(Missouri Department of Agriculture/Biobased Diesel Daily) The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority announced Sept. 2 the Biofuel Infrastructure Incentive
September 10, 2021 Read Full Article
Ethanol Coalition Thanks Corn Growers for Investment to Expand E85 Availability in California
(American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE)/GrainNet) The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) welcomes the recent announcement that several state corn grower associations are investing
September 09, 2021 Read Full Article
Get Pumped: Retail Gas Stations Look Likely to Get Some Fresh Cash to Build out Infrastructure
by Matthew Choi (Politico's Morning Energy) Retail gas stations look likely to get some fresh cash to build out infrastructure
September 08, 2021 Read Full Article
Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Schumer, Pelosi to Support Homegrown Renewable Fuels in Reconciliation Package
(Office of Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)) U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Tina Smith (D-MN), and Dick
September 03, 2021 Read Full Article
E10: Mandate for More Sustainable Petrol Blend Begins in the UK
by Sarah George (edie) UK petrol stations have started introducing a new blend of petrol containing up to 10% bio-ethanol
September 01, 2021 Read Full Article
United Dairy Farmers Gets $634,000 from USDA to Expand Ethanol Sales
(Farm and Dairy) An Ohio company received a chunk of $26 million given out through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Higher
August 25, 2021 Read Full Article
USDA Invests over $5 Million in Biofuel Infrastructure Projects that Include Kansas
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Acting State Director for Rural Development Kansas Dan Fischer today announced
August 23, 2021 Read Full Article
ACE: Senate Infrastructure Package Falls Short for Low-Carbon Biofuels
(American Coalition for Ethanol/GrainNet) American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) CEO Brian Jennings issued the following statement on the lack of
August 11, 2021 Read Full Article
Data that Makes a Difference: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Biofuels Information Center
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Data – we all need it. And the Biofuels Information Center provides essential bioenergy data,
July 29, 2021 Read Full Article
Gas Pump 'Warming Labels' Could Galvanize Support for Decarbonization Policies
by Eduardo Garcia (Treehugger) Cambridge, Massachusetts became the first U.S. jurisdiction to introduce “gas is bad” labels warning drivers of how
July 26, 2021 Read Full Article
Biofuels Big Day on The Hill
by Matthew Choi (Politico's Morning Energy) Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D) will unveil a package of bills today with two of
June 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Iowa Lawmakers Urge Biden to Prioritize Biofuels
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Sens. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Reps. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa; Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa;
May 26, 2021 Read Full Article
ABS Unveils Latest Trends and Projections for Future Fuels and Decarbonization
(American Bureau of Shipping) Low Carbon Shipping Outlook Suggests Industry Will Need to Do More to Meet GHG Targets --
May 19, 2021 Read Full Article
RFA to USDA: Ethanol Fuels Climate-Smart Agriculture, Energizes Rural Communities
(Renewable Fuels Association) In separate comment letters submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Renewable Fuels Association explained how expanded
April 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Scotland’s First Biomethane Refuelling Station - CNG Fuels
by Baden Gowrie-Smith (CNG Fuels) Scotland’s first biomethane refuelling station will enable low-carbon HGV deliveries throughout country; Glasgow station meets
March 26, 2021 Read Full Article
Brazil’s Ethanol Producers Push Back on EVs
(Argus Media) Brazil's ethanol industry is working with the automotive industry to develop hybrid and hydrogen fuel-cell cars that run on
March 23, 2021 Read Full Article
Podcast: Biofuels and the Future of Transportation | Episode 22
by John Eichberger, Cassie Mullen and Troy Bredenkamp (Fuels Institute/Renewable Fuels Association) While there's no doubt that electric vehicles will have
March 23, 2021 Read Full Article
OPINION: Conference Panel Looks at Challenge of Retailer Future
by Cassie Mullen (Renewable Fuels Association) ... ”Our main concern is the policymakers’ stance on electrification and putting all their eggs
March 04, 2021 Read Full Article
Praj Industries, Repos Energy Plan to Tie up for Bio-Mobility
(Economic Times Energy World) Bio-based technologies and engineering company Praj Industries and Repos Energy plan to join hands for bio-mobility
March 04, 2021 Read Full Article
Total Puts into Operation France’s Largest CNG & Bio-CNG Station
(Total/NGV Journal) Total has opened France’s largest filling station exclusively dedicated to natural gas and biomethane vehicles. Located at the heart
February 17, 2021 Read Full Article
Iowa Soybean Association, Iowa Biodiesel Board Applaud Governor’s Call for Statewide Biofuels Standard
(Iowa Biodiesel Board) Governor Kim Reynolds has introduced a bill to set a minimum standard of biofuels in the Iowa fuel
February 15, 2021 Read Full Article
Gov. Reynolds Plans to Build ‘Relationships’ with President Biden to Protect Biofuels
by John Steppe (The Gazette/SoutherMinn.com) Gov. Kim Reynolds is looking forward to “building those same relationships” with President Joe Biden
January 28, 2021 Read Full Article
Iowa’s Governor Calls for E10, B11 to Be Offered from All New Fuel Pumps
by O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Governor Kim Reynolds says any new fuel pumps installed in Iowa should be able
January 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Biofuels Included in Ag Provisions of COVID Relief Deal Moving through Congress
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Washington, the chairman of the House Agriculture Committee announced the food and agriculture provisions of
December 22, 2020 Read Full Article
Gas Pumps to Get Climate, Health Warning Labels in Cambridge, MA
by Sebastian Blanco (Car and Driver) Cambridge, Massachusetts, this week became the first city in the U.S. to put health
December 21, 2020 Read Full Article
USDA Offers More Biofuels Infrastructure Grants DEADLINE January 19, 2021
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The U.S Department of Agriculture has announced another round of funding for its successful Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program,
December 18, 2020 Read Full Article
TFG Marine Commences Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp Operations, Successfully Trials Marine Biofuels and Appoints Rasmus Bach Nielsen to Board
(TFG Marine) TFG Marine, ("TFG"), the global marine fuel supply and procurement joint venture company created by Trafigura and shipping firms
December 11, 2020 Read Full Article
LQM Launch Alternative Bunker Fuels Database
(Hellenic Shipping News) Leading hybrid bunker broker LQM has launched its new alternative bunker fuels database. The ‘LQM Eco-Alternative Fuel’ (L.E.A.F) database
December 10, 2020 Read Full Article
ATM-Style Machines Used to Dispense Bioethanol in Kenya
(Biofuels International) Vending machines are being used to dispense liquid bioethanol to customers across Nairobi in Kenya. Designed and built
December 03, 2020 Read Full Article
Air Liquide to Build Two Biomethane Production Units in Italy
(Bioenergy Insight) Air Liquide will build its first two biomethane production units in collaboration with its local partner Dentro il
November 24, 2020 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Outlines 2021 Biofuel Policy Priorities
(Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor today outlined the biofuels industry’s top federal priorities for 2021, highlighting key
November 20, 2020 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Hails New Grants for Retail Expansion of Biofuel Blends
(Biofuels International) Growth Energy welcomed the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) announcement of grants under the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive
October 29, 2020 Read Full Article
SWEN Capital Partners Raises €175m for Renewable Gas Projects
(Bioenergy Insight) SWEN Capital Partners has announced the final closing of its SWEN Impact Fund for Transition (SWIFT), Europe’s first
October 13, 2020 Read Full Article
U-Haul Purchases First Million Gallons of Renewable Propane
by Michael Bates (NGT News) U-Haul has unveiled its latest green initiative, with the purchase of its first million gallons of renewable
October 08, 2020 Read Full Article
Canada Touts Plan to Cut Fuel Carbon Intensity; Refiners Fret about Costs
by Rod Nickel, Steve Scherer, Jeff Lewis (Reuters) The Canadian government says its plan to require reductions in carbon intensity of
September 11, 2020 Read Full Article
Expanding Access to Higher Blends through Pump Infrastructure
(National Corn Growers Association) Building out the infrastructure needed for future mid-level blends of ethanol continues to be a priority of the National
September 10, 2020 Read Full Article
Gadkari Asks Automakers to Build Flex-Engines to Promote Alternative Fuel
(Business Standard) Alternative fuel like ethanol, methanol, bio diesel, electric and bio CNG besides LNG were the fuel for future
September 08, 2020 Read Full Article
Iowa Farm Bureau Statement on CARES Act Funding for Agricultural Relief
(Iowa Farm Bureau) ... “The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) applauds Gov. Kim Reynolds’ assistance and focus on agriculture with
August 26, 2020 Read Full Article
Senators Press USDA for Biofuel Infrastructure Grant Flexibility
(Kansas Ag Connection/US AgNet) U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) are pressing U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
July 17, 2020 Read Full Article
Rolande’s New Filling Stations Equipped for Bio-LNG Use
(Bioenergy Insight) Dutch company Rolande has opened the first of five compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG)
July 14, 2020 Read Full Article
OPINION: HBIIP: Past the Halfway Point, What Have We Learned?
by Cassie Mullen (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Believe it or not, we’re already at the halfway point in the 90-day
July 02, 2020 Read Full Article
Rebuilding Minnesota's Ethanol Industry
by Timothy J. Rudnicki (Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) ... That is why it is imperative for the Senate to include the financial
July 01, 2020 Read Full Article
New Leaflet Shows Present & Future of Biomethane to Clean up Mobility
(EBA/NGVA Europe/NGV Journal) EBA (European Biogas Association) and NGVA Europe have published a new leaflet, illustrating the current uptake of biomethane in
June 24, 2020 Read Full Article
WEBINARS: USDA Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program --- May 12, 19 and 26, 2020

The USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service will be conducting three webinars to provide an overview of the Higher Blends program. Potential
May 11, 2020 Read Full Article
Midwest Lawmakers: Biofuel Producers Need Relief Aid
(Nexstar Media Wire/Fox40) Midwest lawmakers say biofuel producers should be getting the same support and protection as oil companies. Coronavirus shutdowns have
May 05, 2020 Read Full Article
We Need Health Warning Labels on Points of Sale of Fossil Fuels
Mike Gill, Kristie L. Ebi, Kirk R. Smith, Lorraine Whitmarsh and Andy Haines (The BMJ Opinion) Mike Gill and colleagues explain how the implementation of of fossil
May 01, 2020 Read Full Article
Great Plains Institute’s Latest Report: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to A Clean Fuels Policy for the Midwest
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) The Midwestern Clean Fuels Initiative, facilitated by the Great Plains Institute, is a broad
April 10, 2020 Read Full Article
Wärtsilä Advances Future Fuel Capabilities with First Ammonia Tests
(Wärtsilä) The technology group Wärtsilä has initiated combustion trials using ammonia. The research will help the company to prepare for
March 27, 2020 Read Full Article
Where’s Biodiesel At? The Diesel Market, Feedstock Options and more: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to the National Biodiesel Board’s Biodiesel Industry – Part 1
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) While things are topsy turvy around the world right now, Part 1 to this visual
March 25, 2020 Read Full Article
E10 'Cleaner Petrol' Could Cut Transport CO2 by 750,000 Tonnes per Year
(Transport Xtra) Drivers across the UK could soon be filling up their cars with a greener, lower emission fuel, Transport Secretary
March 10, 2020 Read Full Article
New Biomethane Station for Heavy Vehicles Opens in Southern Sweden
(Gasum/NGV Journal) Located in Kalmar, this is Gasum’s 10th natural gas station in Sweden and provides heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) with LNG and
March 09, 2020 Read Full Article
OPINION: HBIIP Funds Can Ease Transition to Higher Ethanol Blends
by Cassie Mullen (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... USDA announced it will offer $100 million in biofuel infrastructure grants
March 04, 2020 Read Full Article
Liverpool Launches UK’s Biggest Biogas-Powered Refuse Vehicle Fleet
(Bioenergy Insight) Liverpool has launched the UK’s biggest eco-friendly fleet of refuse vehicles powered by biomethane a compressed natural gas
March 02, 2020 Read Full Article
New Biogas Refuelling Station to Be Built in Sweden
(Bioenergy Insight) A new biogas refuelling station is to be built in Linköping, Sweden. The project, led by Svensk Biogas,
March 02, 2020 Read Full Article
Secretary Perdue Directs USDA Fleet to Increase Biofuels Usage, Announces Notice of Funding for Biofuels Infrastructure Program
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued a memo (PDF, 1.2 MB) today directing the U.S. Department of Agriculture
March 02, 2020 Read Full Article
"Let's Clear the Air:" New Employee and Consumer Education Tool
(Urban Air Initiative) Have you checked out the new educational campaign we launched last month? It's a campaign that gives you the
February 05, 2020 Read Full Article
Recope Plans to Sell Super Gasoline with 8% Ethanol Starting in June
by Rico (Q Costa Rica) Recope will resume initiative 10 months after it was postponed by the Government due to
January 23, 2020 Read Full Article
One Airport’s Path to Carbon Neutrality with SAF: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to San Francisco International Airport’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) San Francisco International Airport has some lofty goals when it comes to zero net energy,
January 14, 2020 Read Full Article
Swedish Government Invests in New Biogas Plant and CNG Stations
(Gasum/NGV Journal) Gasum has received grants from the Swedish Climate Leap initiative (Klimatklivet) for a planned new biogas plant and four
January 13, 2020 Read Full Article
60% of Finnish HDV Fleet Owners see Biogas as Viable Fuel Option, Says Survey
(Bioenergy Insight) Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) fleet owners in Finland and Sweden see an environment-focused mindset as a permanent phenomenon, according
December 13, 2019 Read Full Article
OPINION: Pipe Dope and Higher Ethanol Blends
by Cassie Mullen (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The compatibility of pipe dope associated with underground storage tank systems for blends
December 05, 2019 Read Full Article
Fuels Institute Resource Helps Navigate Biofuel Regulations -- The Report Helps Retailers Better Understand Their Responsibilities.
(National Association of Convenience Stores) Biofuels are playing an increasingly important role in the U.S. fuel supply due to a combination
November 15, 2019 Read Full Article
Trump’s Push for Ethanol Not Reaching Pumps
(Finance & Commerce/Bloomberg) Donald Trump’s effort to boost corn demand by allowing year-round sales of ethanol-blended gasoline has run into a
October 31, 2019 Read Full Article
USDA Biofuel Infrastructure Initiative to Be up and Running Soon
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The USDA hopes to have a new program up and running in early 2020 that
October 22, 2019 Read Full Article
Aircraft Fly Green to NBAA BACE on Avfuel's Sustainable Aviation Fuel at AVFLIGHT Salina (KSLN)
(AvFuel) Operators fueling at Avflight Salina helped further business aviation’s carbon neutrality goals by flying on Avfuel’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
October 22, 2019 Read Full Article
USDA Deputy Secretary Speaks at Global Ethanol Summit
by Matt Thompson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Stephen Censky, deputy secretary of the USDA, delivered a keynote address during the second
October 18, 2019 Read Full Article
Reg Modlin High Octane Low Carbon Fuel Blog Series
(Natual Resources Solutions) Reg Modlin is a senior NRS Advisor and a veteran of 40-plus years in the automotive industry.
October 07, 2019 Read Full Article
An Identity Crisis—Ethanol Blending is a Refinery?
by Dave VanderGriend (Urban Air Initiative/Biofuels Digest) ... (A)nyone who owns a blender pump woke up one day in June
October 03, 2019 Read Full Article
NACS Panel Asserts Ethanol’s Superiority
by Thomas Mulloy (C Store Decisions) ...“Successfully Retailing Biofuels” sorted through the misconceptions and logistics of selling biofuels alongside non-renewable
October 02, 2019 Read Full Article
Minnesota Releases Plan to Reduce Harmful Vehicle Emissions
by Kim Wynn (Grand Forks Herald) The Department of Transportation aims to tackle vehicle pollution in an attempt to bolster
September 25, 2019 Read Full Article
This H2’s for you: Anheuser-Busch Launches Zero-Emission Hydrogen Truck Fleet, and Eni, Toyota, Venice Partner to Do the Same
(Hydrogen Digest) In Missouri, cold beer is being transported in hydrogen-powered zero-emission semi-trucks as Anheuser-Busch moves to more sustainable shipping. The company
September 18, 2019 Read Full Article
Comments from Advanced Biofuels USA to the Maryland Commission on Climate Change Mitigation Working Group
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) As the Maryland Commission on Climate Change and its Mitigation Work Group continue to look
September 17, 2019 Read Full Article
Minnesota Funds E15, E85 Fuel Infrastructure Project
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Minnesota Department of Agriculture announced Aug. 6 funding for a bioenergy pilot plant and