(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 HOMEPacific Environment and NTU Singapore Release New Study Urging Robust Fuel Certification to Ensure Genuine Transition to Green Shipping
(Pacific Environment) The study supports global maritime authorities in preventing greenwashing and fuel fraud -- Pacific Environment and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have issued a new study highlighting that strict and reliable fuel certification is essential to keep the global
September 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Port of Klaipėda Develops Green Methanol Bunkering Vessel Concept
(Baltic Times) As the shipping industry moves towards cleaner solutions, the Port of Klaipėda is preparing for changing market needs. Stricter environmental requirements and the growing market for alternative fuels mean that ports need to start planning now for the infrastructure
September 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Karnataka Sees Sugar Mill Boom Amid Rising Ethanol Demand
by K C Indresh Kumar (Siasat Daily) Belagavi tops the list with 13 applications, followed by Vijayapura with eight, Kalaburagi with six, and Bagalkot and Dharwad with four each. -- Bengaluru: Growing demand for ethanol as an alternative fuel has triggered a fresh
September 07, 2026 Read Full Article
CHA and the Green Party Are Calling for a Moratorium on Biogas and Biomethane Plants
by Pablo Borruel (Dario del Alto Aragon (Google Translation)) The two parties are demanding greater regulation of these facilities in the non-binding resolution they have presented to the Cortes of Aragon. -- Chunta Aragonesista (CHA) and the Green Party in Aragon have
September 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Trials in Germany Work to Expedite Simplified Emissions Approval for B100 in Tractors
(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) The German trade association for oilseed and protein plants UFOP welcomed Aug. 28 a cooperation project currently being launched between Straubing, Germany-based Technology and Promotion Centre for Renewable Raw Materials (TFZ) and ag-machinery manufacturer CLAAS to develop a
September 03, 2026 Read Full Article
South Korean Team Visits U.S. Biotechnology Innovators
(U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council) The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) recently brought a delegation of South Korean biotechnology safety reviewers to the U.S. to enhance participants’ understanding of science-based regulatory frameworks and safety assessment systems for biotechnology and gene-editing
September 03, 2026 Read Full Article
More Biofuel into Our Fleet!
(Wallenius Sol) Since January 2025, FuelEU Maritime has been reshaping how shipping companies think about fuel. The regulation sets a progressively tightening well-to-wake greenhouse gas intensity target for energy used on board vessels calling at EU ports. For us, this has translated
September 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Toward the Era of 'Green Shipping Routes' through the Spread of Eco-friendly Ships
(Government of South Korea Maritime Industry Technology Division (Google Translation)) Legislative Notice of Enactment of Subordinate Regulations for the "Special Act on Support for Establishing Green Shipping Routes" - Full-scale implementation of the '2nd Basic Plan for the Development and Supply of
September 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Operators Who Prioritize Flexibility Will Be the Ones Who Adapt Best to the Energy Transition, Says Auramarine
(Auramarine) Auramarine, a leading fuel supply systems expert, believes shipping’s energy transition is entering a phase where flexibility, not fuel choice, will determine which operators adapt successfully. With fuel price volatility, inconsistent alternative availability and tightening environmental regulation at different speeds
September 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Preparing for Feedstock Traceability: What Biofuel Producers Need to Do Now
by Roxby Hartley and Chelsa Oren (EcoEngineers/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Emerging discussions around feedstock traceability, particularly within California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) framework, suggest that producers may soon be required to demonstrate a much higher level of transparency in their supply
September 03, 2026 Read Full Article
cargo-partner Cuts 811 Tonnes of CO₂e with Biofuel
(In-Supply) cargo-partner cut 811 tonnes of CO₂e through sustainable marine fuel. The H1 2026 result used 259.46 tonnes of waste- and residue-derived biofuel allocated through Hapag-Lloyd’s Ship Green programme. cargo-partner reports an 811-tonne CO₂e reduction through sustainable marine fuel during H1 2026. Hapag-Lloyd
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
[Focus] Taebaek Clean Methanol Project Gets Off to Full Swing… 'Economic Feasibility' Is Key to Industrial Transformation in Former Mine Regions and Ship Fuel Supply Chains
by Jo Nam-jun (Energy Daily (Google Translation)) Ecomethanol, Taebaek City, Hyundai Corporation, and global shipping companies are collaborating on a supply chain… securing demand sources before relocating production. With a 120 billion won investment and an annual capacity of 15,000 tons, the
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Equinor and Azane Fuel Solutions Ink Ammonia Bunkering and Fuel Supply Deal
by Kash (Bunker Market) AZANE Fuel Solutions and Equinor have signed a pioneering framework agreement covering ammonia fuel supply and truck-to-ship bunkering operations, with initial deliveries scheduled for the second half of 2026. The partnership marks a critical transition from conceptual
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Strengthening the Supply of Green Fuels and Jointly Building a Global Low-Carbon Ecosystem
(China General Administration of Customs (Google translation) The global energy transition towards low carbon continues to deepen, with the application scenarios for green fuels such as green hydrogen ammonia and methanol, biodiesel, and sustainable aviation fuel constantly expanding. This provides
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Maritime Forecast to 2050
(DNV) In an uncertain transition, shipowners must adopt fleet strategies which can perform across multiple outcomes. -- Different regulatory futures. The report explores four regulatory scenarios, ranging from NZF adoption to prolonged gridlock, and their implications for shipping. Stronger regulation leads to more
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Maersk Tests up to 100% Ethanol in Ships, Sees Global Fuel Market
by Gabriel Malheiros (Ângela Fernanda Belfort for Movimento Econômico/Datamar News) Maersk has tested ethanol marine fuel blends of 10%, 50% and 100% in ship engines and found that equipment on some vessels can consume the biofuel, according to Danilo Veras, the company’s
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Italian Biodiesel Facility Achieves Key Sustainability Certifications ahead of Restart
(80 Mile PLC/Biobased Diesel Daily) 80 Mile PLC, the exploration and development company with projects in Greenland, Finland and Italy, announced Aug. 25 that its 100 percent owned subsidiary Hydrogen Valley has secured two important sustainability certifications for the Greenswitch S.r.l.
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Maritime Fuels: Will Corn Sail on the Love Boat or the Titanic?
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Governors' Biofuels Coalition) ... The NCGA (National Corn Growers Association) report identified three key areas to increase demand for corn—E15, marine fuels, and biobased products. We have all heard the promise of Sustainable Aviation Fuels
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Pioneer Completes Successful Trials
(Nova Pangea Technologies) Nova Pangaea Technologies, the UK company with a unique process to create sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from waste biomass, has completed successful endurance trials that further validate its technology. Nova Pangaea Technologies, the UK company with a unique process
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Mitsui E&S Commercialises Ammonia Dual-Fuel Engines and Fuel Supply Systems
(Manifold Times) Company says it has established a supply framework for marine propulsion systems aimed at the practical implementation of ammonia-fuelled vessels. -- Mitsui E&S on Thursday (20 August) said it has completed the commercialisation of large ammonia dual-fuel marine engines and
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Phased Fuel Transitions for Decarbonizing the Asia–Europe Green Shipping Corridor
(Nature Sustainability) International shipping stands at a pivotal juncture in its decarbonization efforts, yet a comprehensive assessment of viable fuel transition pathways remains scarce. Here we develop a dynamic life cycle assessment framework integrated with system dynamics to evaluate 13 alternative
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Argentina Weighs Higher Ethanol, Biodiesel Mandates as SAF Gains Traction
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) (Argentine) Senate reviews bills boosting blend levels; Ethanol output hits 1.35 billion liters; Biodiesel exports drop to 2007 lows Argentina is considering its most significant biofuels policy overhaul in years, with lawmakers debating legislation that would increase ethanol
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
European Energy and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Secure OMV as New Offtaker for Kassø e-Methanol Facility
(European Energy) -- Multi-year agreement with OMV adds another major industrial customer for e-methanol from the Kassø facility in Denmark. – European Energy and Mitsui & Co., Ltd., through their joint venture Solar Park Kassø (SPK), have signed a multi-year agreement
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Norwegian Hydrogen’s Hellesylt Site Gets RFNBO Certification
by Plamena Tisheva (Renewables Now) Norwegian Hydrogen has secured certification confirming that the renewable hydrogen produced at its Hellesylt Hydrogen Hub meets the EU's requirements for Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO). The RFNBO certification was issued on July 31 by ISCC
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Interview with Anna Pastukh on Ukraine’s Biomethane Sector: Legislation, Sustainability, and the Role of Women in the Industry
(UABIO) “Effective legislation creates the foundation for the sustainable development of biogas and biomethane. In turn, biogas and biomethane are part of Ukraine’s energy independence, climate goals, and EU integration”. In the interview with Stowarzyszenie Biogas Women, Anna Pastukh, a legal expert
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
AI Disruption Accelerates Across Global Biogas Upgrading Markets as Regulatory Mandates and Capital Deployment Drive Adoption
(BCC Research LLC/Globe Newswire) “The Pulse Report explores how AI-powered analytics and intelligent process control can optimize biogas purification, improve biomethane quality and reduce operating costs across upgrading facilities.” -- Sweeping regulatory mandates, large-scale capital deployment into biogas infrastructure, and accelerating renewable
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Industrial GMP Discipline
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) For bioeconomy operators, managing mixed-grade facilities that produce both pharmaceutical-grade and industrial-grade products is a critical challenge. Successful segregation of airflows, personnel, and materials must be engineered at the design stage; post-construction procedural retrofits are costly
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Center Proposes E10 Biofuel for Coastal Trade Vessels Amid E20 Mileage Debate Public Comments DEADLINE August 31, 2026
by Abhijeet Sen (India.com)... Aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the maritime sector, the Central Government has released a draft roadmap for promoting the progressive adoption of low-carbon and renewable marine fuels. The initiative aligns with the National Maritime Decarbonisation
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Biomethane Supply Potential and Its Relevance for Shipping by 2030
(Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) Summary -- • Lower-emissions energy carriers for hard-to-abate sectors like shipping are available but unlikely to scale in the absence of regulations that make them cost-competitive. This has led to some criticism of potential
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Emerges as a Marine Fuel with Big Name Backing
(WinGD) As shipowners place their first investments in ethanol-fuelled ships, engine technology is well prepared for growing uptake of the biofuel, writes Andrea Lazzaro, Head of Business Development at WinGD. When one of the world’s biggest dry bulk charterers backs a new
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Markets Report: Advanced Biofuels
by Andrew Snook (Canadian Biomass) ... To learn more about the current state and future of Canada’s biofuels, Canadian Biomass reached out to leaders in the wood pellet, biogas and advanced biofuels sectors to discuss what lies ahead. This article covers
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Presses EU to Revise Soy Biofuel Rules after Parliament Veto
by Sofia Sanchez Manzanaro (Euractiv) Brazil is pushing Brussels to rethink its planned crackdown on soy-based biofuels, arguing that EU rules overstate the crop’s link to land-use change. In a rare move, the European Parliament last month voted in favour of blocking a European
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
$30 Million Stored for Hydrogen Growth Projects
(Inside Government New Zealand) The Government has confirmed it has set aside $30 million in Regional Infrastructure Funding for projects that will help grow the hydrogen sector. Regional Development, Resources, and Associate Energy Minister, Shane Jones says hydrogen has huge potential to
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Emerges as a Marine Fuel with Big Name Backing
by Andrea Lazzaro (WinGD/Splash247.com) As shipowners place their first investments in ethanol-fuelled ships, engine technology is well prepared for growing uptake of the biofuel, writes Andrea Lazzaro, head of business intelligence at WinGD. When one of the world’s biggest dry bulk charterers
August 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Taebaek Turns from Coal to Methanol with Latvia Partnership
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Korea, Taebaek City is seeking a clean methanol partnership with Latvia to turn forest biomass into marine fuel and build a route into the European market. Taebaek Mayor Lee Sang-ho met Latvian Embassy officials in
August 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Navigating toward 2050 Decarbonization: A Design-Constrained Life Cycle Emission and Costs Assessment for Sustainable Marine Fuel Retrofits Incorporating Feedstock Sources
Maydison, Kwangseok Lee, Bonggi Choi, Yun-Ho Kim, and Hee Jin Kang (Journal of Cleaner Production) • Proposes an integrated framework aligning retrofit feasibility with life-cycle emission and cost analyses. Assesses technical viability of battery, hybrid diesel-battery, H2 fuel cell, methanol, and ammonia
August 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Mapping the Adoption Process for New Drop-in Fuels
(Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) To support decarbonization, the maritime industry is increasingly assessing low-emissions drop-in fuels, which can be blended with conventional fuels and used in existing engines. These fuels offer a practical option to reduce emissions across
August 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Federal Government Releases Sustainable Aviation Fuel Blueprint
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer) The document reaffirms an earlier target of 10 per cent SAF use by 2030, which could create a massive new market for canola -- It’s estimated that if canola-based sustainable aviation fuel rceived a 50 per cent
August 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Signs SAF Mandate, Adopts World's First Policy-Based Book-and-Claim System
by Gabriela Brumatti, Vinicius Damazio, Monique Murer, and Ana Paula Candil (S&P Global) ProBioQAV establishes SAF certification, book-and-claim mechanism; ANP, Anac given 240 days to issue implementing regulations; Government also establishes regulatory framework for CCUS Brazil signed a decree on Aug. 12 regulating its
August 13, 2026 Read Full Article
China Classification Society Greenlights Methanol Only Marine Engine
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, the China Classification Society’s Shanghai branch has granted type approval and China Stage II emissions certification to CSSC’s 711 Research Institute for the country’s first high pressure direct injection, methanol only medium speed marine
August 13, 2026 Read Full Article
BioLNG: Turning Decarbonisation Ambition into Operational Reality
(Peninsula 360) Why Bio-LNGWhy Bio-LNG is emerging as a key fuel pathway in the maritime energy transition. is emerging as a key fuel pathway in the maritime energy transition. As the maritime industry accelerates its decarbonisation journey, operators face a growing challenge: reducing
August 13, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioprocess Data Infrastructure
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bioprocess data is strategic infrastructure, but raw data without context is expensive noise. While most operators collect basic historian and LIMS signals, they suffer from delayed, manual data reconstruction. True competitive advantage requires building a “contextualized
August 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Gevo Scraps Clean Jet Fuel, Carbon Capture Project in South Dakota
by Siri Hedreen (S&P Global) Gevo Inc. has canceled plans to build a multibillion-dollar clean jet fuel plant in Lake Preston, South Dakota, after struggling to line up CO2 transportation and storage infrastructure for the facility. The alternative fuels company is formally
August 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Diesel Consumption in Germany Increases Sharply
(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) Hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), also known as renewable diesel, defines the sales trend for incorporation in diesel blends in Germany. At approximately 205,000 metric tons, HVO use increased significantly compared with the same period the previous year. According to the
August 09, 2026 Read Full Article
EU Carbon Market Reform Could Transform Biogenic CO₂ Removal Economics
(ResourceWise) The European Commission's latest review of the EU Emissions Trading System could mark a significant turning point for Europe's emerging carbon-removal industry. The implications also extend to the biofuels, biomass, pulp and paper, and biorefining sectors that produce concentrated streams
August 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Building an India–Europe Biofuels Corridor
by Basile Marin, Leo Marin, Retd. Lt-Colonel Anjan Mukhoadhyay, Retd. Wing-Commander Ramesh Bhoominathan (Diplomatist) The closure of the Strait of Hormuz in 2026 underscored a reality that had long been apparent: energy security is no longer simply about oil and gas. As Europe
August 07, 2026 Read Full Article
BioLNG: Turning Decarbonisation Ambition into Operational Reality
(Peninsula) Why Bio-LNG is emerging as a key fuel pathway in the maritime energy transition. -- As the maritime industry accelerates its decarbonisation journey, operators face a growing challenge: reducing emissions while maintaining operational efficiency and commercial viability. While no single fuel
August 05, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Allows New Exemptions from Biofuel Mandate
by Marc Heller (E&E News) EPA granted one full exemption and two partial exemptions in its latest decision on petitions from small refineries. -- EPA announced mixed decisions Monday on six petitions by refineries seeking to temporarily sidestep biofuel-blending mandates, a topic
August 04, 2026 Read Full Article
India Wasn’t First to Adopt Ethanol-Blended Fuel. A Comparison with 5 Countries
Akanksha Mishra (The Print) The US, Brazil, Thailand, Canada, and France rolled out ethanol blending policies and timelines, driven by objectives such as cleaner air and support for agriculture. Ethanol’s history as a fuel is almost as old as the automobile itself—from
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
T&T Positioned as Caribbean’s Green Fuel Anchor
(Trinidad & Tobago Guardian) Trinidad and Tobago is emerging as the Caribbean’s anchor for green fuel bunkering, according to a landmark regional study unveiled at the 24th Caribbean Shipping Executives’ Conference (CSEC) in Willemstad, Curaçao. The study, commissioned by the Caribbean Shipping
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Europe's Biofuels Market Enters a New Growth Phase
(ResourceWise) Europe's biofuels market entered 2026 expecting stronger demand. Six months later, those expectations have largely been confirmed. Across the continent, consumption of renewable diesel (HVO) and biodiesel is accelerating under RED III, compliance obligations are increasing, and producers are operating in
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
The New Global SAF-Scape
by Stephanie Larson (U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Recently, the International Civil Aviation Organization—a specialized United Nations agency and key global entity within the aviation space—celebrated ICAO Aviation Climate Week in Montreal, Canada. The event featured international aviation policymakers,
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
US SAF Exemption from EU Biodiesel Import Duties Sought
(MLex) Diamond Green Diesel and Valero Energy are seeking an exemption for US sustainable aviation fuel -- known as SAF HEFA -- from EU anti-dumping and countervailing duties on biodiesel. The European Commission opened parallel partial interim reviews in notices
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
TEI Releases New Analysis on Mid-Level Ethanol Blends
(NACS/convenience.org) The research outlines opportunities and challenges associated with ethanol blending beyond E15. -- The Transportation Energy Institute (TEI) today released a new whitepaper, Mid-Level Ethanol Blends: Opportunities and Constraints in the Move Beyond E-15, providing a comprehensive overview of the opportunities
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Marine Fuel Arbitrage
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Divergent boundaries across EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, and IMO regimes create lucrative but temporary fuel-choice and routing arbitrage opportunities. Because these regulatory seams have a half-life, operators cannot assume the spread is permanent. To survive regime
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Biogenic CO2 Supply Agreements
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Fermentation off-gas from existing ethanol plants offers the cheapest, highest-purity biogenic CO2 for e-SAF production, yet it is widely treated as waste. Securing this vital feedstock requires resolving carbon title and strictly assigning each ton to
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Busan Port to Become a Hub for Zero-Carbon Fuel Beyond LNG... Eco-Friendly Integrated Energy Terminal Included
by Kim Yongu (Asia Business Daily) ... Plans to expand the port's current fuel supply system, which has so far focused on liquefied natural gas (LNG), to include zero-carbon fuels such as ammonia and hydrogen, have now been incorporated into the
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Rotterdam Alternative Fuel Sales Rise 28%
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In the Netherlands, alternative fuel sales at the Port of Rotterdam rose 28% in the first half of 2026, led by strong growth in bio-LNG, even as total bunker volumes fell 25.1%. Rotterdam also completed its first
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
ANP Opens Public Consultation on the Review of Waterborne Fuel Specifications and the Facilitation of Biofuel Use in Maritime Transport Public Comments DEADLINE September 10, 2026; Public Hearing September 23, 2026
by Tiago do Monte Macedo, Juliana Senna, and Gabrielle Medeiros (Mayer/Brown) On July 27, 2026, Brazil’s National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (“ANP”) published Public Consultation and Hearing Notice No. 15/2026, for the review of ANP Resolution No. 903/2022, which establishes the specifications
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels: Santa Fe Group Expands Biodiesel Production towards River and Maritime Navigation
(ECOS 365) Through its plants located in Puerto General San Martín and Roldán, Essential Energy Holding seeks to lead the decarbonization of transport on the waterway, reducing the environmental impact and anticipating global regulatory requirements Essential Energy Holding ventures into the production
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Biogas Outlook Is Bright with Marine Fuel, 45Z, Roeslein Says
by Kim Chipman (Agri-Pulse) Biogas is having a moment, with potentially hundreds of millions of dollars set to be unleashed with finalization of 45Z. An even bigger opportunity though is marine fuel, Roeslein Renewables says. READ MORE Related articles Biogas Market to Reach
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
DHL Express Secures SAF Supply from Moeve at Madrid Airport
(Moeve) Signs agreement to purchase approximately 6,000 metric tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Moeve, covering around 50% of DHL Express’ annual fuel consumption at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD); One-year agreement running from July 2026 to June 2027 supports
July 27, 2026 Read Full Article
B.C. Biofuel Use Reaches New Milestones, Demonstrating Economic Value of Low-Carbon Fuels
(Advanced Biofuels Canada) B.C. Reaches Nearly 4% Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Exceeding 2030 Requirement Five Years Early -- New data from British Columbia's Low Carbon Fuel Standard show that biofuels continue to deliver significant economic and climate value in the province, with renewable
July 27, 2026 Read Full Article
From the Field to the Open Sea
(National Corn Growers Association) Maritime fuel could increase corn demand by 3 billion bushels A record corn crop like 2025’s 17 billion bushels – valued at $70.1 billion – is something to be proud of. But it also raises an important question:
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Federal Prosecutors Move to Block Ethanol Blend Increase in Gasoline
by Oliver Griffin (Reuters) Brazil's Federal Prosecution Service (MPF) has launched a lawsuit against the federal government to suspend an increase to the mix of ethanol blended in gasoline to 32% — from 30% currently — known more widely as E32. Early
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Annual Reports Reveal Shipping Companies' Biofuel Consumption
by Konica Bhatt (Engine) Several shipping companies reported using biofuels across their fleets in 2025, with B100 emerging as the most commonly disclosed grade alongside blends such as B6, B24 and B30. Bermuda-based tanker owner Teekay Tankers used biofuels on selected voyages
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Methane MRV in RNG
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A renewable natural gas project’s carbon credit value heavily depends on credible methane measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV). The financial viability of deeply negative carbon intensity scores hinges on contested avoided-methane baselines and the complex reconciliation
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Tougher Norms for Passenger Vehicles to Come into Effect from April 2027 Public Comment DEADLINE August 6, 2026
by Nandhini (News Today) The government has proposed tighter fuel efficiency standards for passenger vehicles under the third phase of the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) regulations, including stricter carbon dioxide emission targets, incentives for cleaner technologies, and a market-based compliance
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to ISO 14064 and Corporate Carbon Claims
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Corporate buyers rely on ISO 14064 to verify sustainable fuel commitments, but deployment-era complexities are fracturing consistency. Divergent interpretations of novel claims, biogenic accounting, and decoupled attributes often lead to qualified assurance opinions, undermining buyer confidence.
July 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Commencement of Bio-Marine Fuel (B30 VLSFO) Supply, Full-scale Response to Low-Carbon Shipping Fuel Market
(S-Oil (Google translation)) Establishment of an operational system in the Ulsan region covering everything from raw material procurement to blending and supply -- Expanding the low-carbon fuel portfolio to respond to international environmental regulations and customer demand for carbon reduction S-OIL (CEO: Anwar
July 23, 2026 Read Full Article
S-Oil Begins Supply of Sustainable Marine Biofuel
by Lee Seo-yeon (Asia Today) S-Oil is set to target the low-carbon marine fuel market as it begins supplying bio-marine fuel (B30 VLSFO). The strategy aims to expand its eco-friendly fuel portfolio in response to tighter environmental regulations from the International Maritime
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Project CAPTURED Secures EU, IMO Regulatory Support for Onboard Carbon Capture in Shipping
(Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation/Carbon Capture Magazine) Project CAPTURED has reached two regulatory milestones that could accelerate the adoption of onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) in the shipping industry, following a successful pilot demonstrating the complete handling of captured carbon
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Gain Momentum as Shipping Sector Accelerates Low‑Carbon Transition
(Biofuels International) The global shipping industry is entering a decisive phase in its shift toward low‑carbon fuels, with biofuels emerging as one of the most practical and immediately deployable solutions. At the Biofuels in Shipping seminar in Istanbul, Arkas Bunker and DB
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
India’s Aviation Opportunity: Turning Agricultural Residue And Low-Cost Solar Into Competitive Sustainable Aviation Fuel With Power-And-BioMass-To-Liquids
(Energy Innovation) This report, co-authored with India Energy & Climate Center at UC Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy, examines how India can turn agricultural waste and low-cost green hydrogen into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through a power-and-biomass-to-liquids (PBtL) industry. India faces
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Toyota, BMW, and Bosch Back Renewable Gasoline as Race for Net-Zero Cars Widens
by Jennifer L (Carbon Credits) ... Toyota, BMW, Bosch, and Repsol have started a six-month pilot in Spain. They will test 100% renewable gasoline in real-world driving conditions. About 20 Toyota and BMW production vehicles will use Repsol Nexa 100% Renewable
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
H4 Marseille Fos Secures Power Supply for One of Europe's Largest e-SAF Projects
(Hy2gen) H4 Marseille Fos, a joint-venture between Hy2gen, a global leader in renewable hydrogen and its derivates, and French developer H2V, and EDF today signed a strategic partnership agreement that secures the vast majority of the power supply for the first
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Book-and-Claim Registry Integrity
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Single-registry advancements have improved tracking, but a lack of cross-registry interoperability creates massive double-counting risks at deployment scales. Because registries lack shared identifiers and common metadata schemas, manual reconciliation is error-prone and unsustainable. To prevent double
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
BIC's New Study Makes the Case for Demand-Side Measures to Unlock Europe's Bio-based Products Market
(Biobased Industries Consortium) Together with its members, the Bio-based Industries Consortium released a study showing that Europe's bio-based products sector is held back not by a lack of technology or ambition, but by the absence of a regulatory framework that stimulates
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Axens Launches France’s First Industrial-Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Unit Based on Advanced Bioethanol Using Jetanol™ Technology
(Axens) The industrial mid-sized company is reinforcing its position as a leading player in Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and entering a new phase aimed at supporting France’s energy sovereignty and reindustrialization. Axens announces the launch of the ERA project (Ethanol to Refuel
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Marine Fuel Quality
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The petroleum-centric ISO 8217 standard dangerously lags behind the realities of modern low-carbon marine fuels. While bio-blends introduce unaddressed risks like microbial contamination and cold-flow limitations, emerging fuels like methanol and ammonia demand entirely distinct, specialized
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
IGU Urges EU to Protect Bio-LNG Pathway as Maritime Demand Accelerates
(Safety4Sea) The International Gas Union (IGU) has called for the preservation of liquefaction by equivalence, describing it as a critical pathway for scaling renewable maritime fuels and accelerating the uptake of bio-LNG in the shipping sector. The organisation said that unlocking bio-LNG’s
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Extending the EU ETS to All International Flights Departing Europe Could Raise $10bn a Year, Finds ICCT Study
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir) With the European Commission’s reveal of its long-awaited review of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) just days away, lobbying by climate and industry groups for and against an extension of the scheme to include carbon emissions
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Temporarily Raises Mandatory Ethanol Blend in Gasoline to 32% from 30%
(Reuters) Brazil's National Energy Policy Council, the CNPE, on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) approved temporarily raising the mandatory ethanol blend in gasoline to 32% from 30%, the Ministry of Mines and Energy said in a statement. The move, which will last 180
July 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Completes First Bioethanol Bunkering for Container Ship, towards Green Shipping
(ANI/ChiniMandi) Brazil has completed its first bioethanol bunkering operation for a container ship, marking a major milestone in the use of renewable fuels for maritime transport and strengthening the country’s position in the global low-carbon shipping transition. According to a statement by
July 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol off the Table in Brazil-US Tariff Talks
by Maria Lígia Barros and Denise Cathey (Argus Media) A lowering of Brazilian tariffs against ethanol is off the table in current US-Brazil trade negotiations, Brazil trade minister Marcio Elias Rosa said ahead of a 15 July deadline for a new
July 14, 2026 Read Full Article
EU CBAM: A Moving Target
(Argus Media) The EU carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) is reshaping traditional trading dynamics. The mechanism started to impact carbon and other commodity markets even before full implementation began on 1 January 2026. Imports across key sectors- including steel, cement,
July 13, 2026 Read Full Article
2026 Edition Criteria for High-Quality Low Carbon Fuels
(Carbon Direct) Carbon Direct has published its first Criteria for High-Quality Low Carbon Fuels (LCF), a comprehensive guide for voluntary market buyers navigating a complex and rapidly evolving landscape of certifications, regulatory schemes, and quality frameworks. The criteria address the full
July 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Why Feedstock Markets Are Becoming Central to Bio-Bunkering Strategy
(ResourceWise) Marine biofuels are often discussed at the fuel level with options including B24, B30, B100, UCOME, FAME, HVO, Bio-LNG, and Bio-methanol. But as the marine fuels market matures, a more important question may increasingly sit one step upstream: What feedstock is
July 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Shipping Fuel Supply at Risk as EU Proposal Threatens Key Delivery Pathway
(Eurogas/Cyprus Shipping News) Eurogas and 44 co-signatories are warning that proposed changes to EU sustainability certification rules could undermine liquefaction by equivalence, a key pathway used to supply bioLNG and eLNG to ships via existing LNG infrastructure. BioLNG and eLNG are among
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
European Parliament Rejects Proposal to Classify Soybean Oil as High ILUC Risk
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The European Parliament on July 8 voted to reject a proposed European Union regulation that would have phased out the use of soybean oil as a biofuel feedstock in the EU by 2030. Representatives of the
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Korea Shipping Association Obtains 'ISCC-EU' Certification for Distribution of Eco-friendly Ship Fuel
(Korea Shipping Association (Google Translation)) Establishing a low-carbon ship fuel supply chain -- On July 2, the Korea Quality Foundation held the ISCC-EU Trader certification award ceremony. The Korea Shipping Association (KSA, Chairman Lee Chae-ik ) announced that it has finally obtained the
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
FuelEU Maritime in Practice: Progress, Challenges and Opportunity
(Peninsula) As regulations evolve, new commercial pathways are emerging. -- As the first FuelEU Maritime compliance cycle gets underway, the industry is entering a new phase of both complexity and opportunity. At Peninsula, recent developments highlight how regulatory change is not only reshaping
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Peninsula and ITOCHU Establish Joint Venture to Advance Ammonia Bunkering in Europe
(Peninsula) Driving the next phase of maritime decarbonisation. -- Peninsula, the leading hybrid global marine energy supplier, today announces the establishment of I&P Marine Ammonia Ltd. (IPMA), a joint venture with ITOCHU Corporation, to accelerate the development of ammonia marine fuel bunkering
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Anticipatory Governance for Responsible Innovation in Synthetic Biology
(Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) This paper examines how OECD countries are adapting governance frameworks to support responsible innovation in synthetic biology. Using the OECD Framework for Anticipatory Governance of Emerging Technologies as an analytical lens, it reviews national strategies,
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Is a New Biofuel Opportunity Emerging on the High Seas?
by Cassidy Walter (Successful Farming) • Oceangoing vessels over 5,000 gross tons make up 85% of global shipping CO2 emissions, according to the International Maritime Organization. The Renewable Fuels Association estimates capturing 5% of the fuel market for ships that size would
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Zhejiang's Blue Whale Bioenergy Obtains China SAF Export Quota
by Ryan Wong and Daisy Xu (S&P Global) Blue Whale gains China SAF export approval; Company receives 305,000 mt annual quota; China now has six authorized SAF exporters Zhejiang's Blue Whale Bioenergy has successfully been placed on a SAF export whitelist by the Chinese
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Joint Statement: After Yesterday’s (June 24, 2026) Welcome ITRE Committee Vote, the European Parliament’s Plenary Needs to Safeguard EU’s Strategic Soy Supply Chains
The European Biodiesel Board and FEDIOL welcome yesterday’s (June 24, 2026) ITRE Committee adoption of the important EPP-ECR Motion for Objection to Delegated Act 2026/2680. This delegated act threatens the viability of EU soy cultivation and processing based on a
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Renewable Fuel Storage Infrastructure
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Insufficient storage tank capacity is the hidden bottleneck constraining renewable fuel commissioning at major U.S. refining centers, quietly causing volume curtailments and offtake disputes. Because shared storage is chronically under-provided by independent decision-making, producers cannot rely
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Middle East Crisis Exposes Vulnerabilities in Global Hydrogen Supply Chains as Low-Emissions Alternatives Struggle to Ramp up
(International Energy Agency) Global markets for fertilisers, chemicals and refined products are facing significant disruption, highlighting the importance of diversified supply chains for hydrogen-based products -- The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted global production and trade in hydrogen-based products, exposing
July 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Biogas and Biomethane: Mexico’s New Biofuels Law Sparks Growth
by Guillermo Gómez (Mexico Business) For many years, biogas and biomethane occupied a marginal position within Mexico’s national energy discussion. While other technologies attracted public attention and investment, the potential of organic waste remained largely underestimated, despite representing one of the
July 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Cleared for Takeoff: How ASTM Approval of Methanol-to-Jet Accelerates SAF at Scale
(Honeywell Technologies) ASTM approval of methanol-to-jet unlocks a new scalable SAF pathway, expanding feedstocks and accelerating lower-carbon aviation fuel production. -- Aviation needs more pathways Scaling the production and use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and electro-SAF (eSAF) remains a major aviation challenge,
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
What Do Tylenol, Tequila and Technology Have in Common?
by Dani Charles (Veriflux/Biobased Diesel Daily) If you utilize one of these properly, then you shouldn’t need the other two. -- Before this year’s Fastmarkets Biofuels and Feedstocks Americas 2026 conference in Chicago, Illinois, in early May, we ran a pre-event
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Farms and Fuels Alliance Calls on Government to Deliver on Clean Fuel Commitment for Canadian Ethanol This Summer
(Farms and Fuels Alliance/Business Wire) Canadian farmers and ethanol producers call on the Government to deliver on its Clean Fuel commitment and restore a level playing field for Canadian ethanol. -- Canada's Farms and Fuels Alliance (FFA) today (June 29, 2026) called
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
The Ethanol Bridge, Part 3: Why Brazil Escaped Pain at the Pump This Spring
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Brazilian motorists possessed a structural advantage denied to most Americans: total, seamless choice. Step up to thousands of retail stations across Brazil, and you will see a mature, dual-fuel ecosystem in daily operation. This is not
June 26, 2026 Read Full Article
São Paulo Establishes Partnership for First Pilot Project to Capture and Store Biogenic Carbon from Sugarcane.
(São Paulo Secretariat of Environment, Infrastructure and Logistics) An initiative announced during Environment Week brings together USP, Fapesp, Semil, and the productive sector to foster the development of research and technologies. São Paulo continues to advance in the energy transition towards
June 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Carbon Direct Releases Criteria for High-Quality Low Carbon Fuels for Voluntary Market Buyers
(Carbon Direct) Carbon Direct released the Criteria for High-Quality Low Carbon Fuels — a globally applicable, consolidated criteria for high-quality low carbon fuels (LCF) procurement on the voluntary market. The Criteria serve as an expert guide for voluntary market buyers, consolidating
June 25, 2026 Read Full Article
World-First for Power-to-Liquid: ERA ONE Receives ISCC EU Certification
(INERATEC) INERATEC, the Karlsruhe-based pioneer in sustainable e-Fuels, has reached a key regulatory milestone: its PtL plant ERA ONE has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) EU certification under the Renewable Energy Directive (EU) 2018/2001 (RED III). This makes
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
EU Court Says Private Jet Manufacturing Can Be Labelled Green Investment
by Bart Meijer (Reuters) The manufacture of private jets cannot be excluded from a list of activities deemed to be environmentally sustainable, the European Union's second-highest court said on Wednesday, annulling a decision by the European Commission. The contested list, the sustainable
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
The Power of Partnership: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Heavy-Duty Operations
(Neste) Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of heavy-duty logistics and material handling operations requires more than a one-size-fits-all approach. Discover how cross-industry collaboration is proving that immediate, scalable GHG emission reductions are not only possible but operationally viable today. In heavy-duty
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Marine Biofuel Bunkering Infrastructure
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Marine biofuel supply is growing rapidly, but last-mile delivery infrastructure is the binding constraint. Key bottlenecks include a severe lack of segregated tankage, specialized bunker barges, and blend-testing facilities at major hubs like Singapore and Fujairah.
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Horizon Europe Project Validates Biogas-to-Hydrogen Technology
(BioEnergy Insight) A four-year Horizon Europe research project has demonstrated a process that converts raw biogas into hydrogen and solid carbon, with results suggesting the technology could produce renewable hydrogen more efficiently than water electrolysis. The TITAN project, due to close formally
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
India Approves E100 Fuel Framework, Paving Way for Ethanol-Only Vehicles
by Randhir Patil (BioEnergy Times) India has formally approved the regulatory framework for the use of 100 per cent ethanol (E100) as a vehicle fuel, opening the path for the commercial introduction of vehicles designed to run entirely on ethanol and marking a
June 22, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Ethanol Exports Surge on Trade Deals as Industry Warns against Unraveling USMCA
by Jenny Schlecht (AgWeek) ... The United Kingdom, Lindberg (Luke Lindberg, under secretary of agriculture for trade and foreign agricultural affairs in the U.S. Department of Agriculture) noted, has increased its purchase of ethanol by about 50% following a trade agreement with
June 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Palm Oil Market at USD 77.42 Billion to Reach USD 105.15 Billion by 2032 at 4.47% CAGR - Rapid Growth in Sustainable Oils
(Maximize Market Research/Open PR) ... The market is gaining attention as sustainability requirements, responsible sourcing, labeling rules, import-export controls, and certified sustainable palm oil commitments reshape procurement decisions. MMR notes that consumer awareness of environmental and social issues has pushed companies
June 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Biomethane Mechanism: Connecting Buyers and Sellers
(European Commission) The European Commission has officially launched today the Biomethane Mechanism, a key initiative under the EU Energy and Raw Materials Platform. Designed to accelerate the growth of Europe’s biomethane market, the mechanism is a voluntary, free of charge and
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Hong Kong Introduces Incentives to Expand Use of Green Maritime Fuels
(Open Gov Asia) The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will introduce two incentive schemes aimed at accelerating the maritime sector’s transition towards lower‑carbon fuels. Announced by the Marine Department on 12 June 2026, the initiatives will provide financial incentives for
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Mixed Outlook for Biofuels in the Offshore Vessel Market
by David Foxwell (Riviera) ... For instance, offshore vessels are not covered by the FuelEU maritime regulation, part of the European Commission’s fit for 55 legislative package, that promotes the use of renewable, low-carbon fuels and clean energy technologies for ships.
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Targray Collaboration Expands RNG Supply to Canadian Markets
(Targray) Targray has announced a strategic collaboration with LF Bioenergy, a leading producer of renewable natural gas (RNG), to supply RNG to markets across Canada. The collaboration combines LF Bioenergy’s agricultural RNG production with Targray’s extensive market expertise, customer network, and supply
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuels Standard Engagement: Stakeholders Can Share Feedback to Help Us Review Alberta’s Renewable Fuels Standard.
(Alberta) We are gathering feedback from Renewable Fuels Standard stakeholders to ensure the standard remains effective and relevant to current technologies, markets and fuel use. Reviewing the standard could stimulate new investment and support increased uptake of low-carbon fuel feedstocks and low-carbon
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels from Polish Fields. ORLEN Develops Cooperation with Science and Agriculture.
(ORLEN (Google translation)) ORLEN has begun collaborating with the Poznań University of Life Sciences on a project to develop optimal conditions for growing camelina (Camelina sativa) for biofuel production. This initiative supports the development of a domestic supply chain for
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
SunGas Announces Cessation of Beaver Lake Biofuels Project
(SunGas Renewables) SunGas Renewables Inc. (“SunGas”) announces that it will cease further development of the Beaver Lake Biofuels project (“Beaver Lake”), a proposed wood fiber-to-low carbon methanol facility in Central Louisiana near Alexandria. Beaver Lake’s design contemplated the integration of three SunGas
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Open Call for Evidence: SAF Mandate: SAF Supply and Industry Certainty in an Evolving Market DEADLINE July 28, 2026
(U.K. Department for Transport) Seeks industry views on the supply of advanced non-HEFA (including PtL) SAF and the issue of tankering. -- This call for evidence seeks views and evidence from industry on the availability of future non-HEFA SAF supply once the
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
BIMCO Adopts Biofuel Clause to Support Transition to Low-Carbon Fuels
(BIMCO) BIMCO has adopted a Biofuel Clause for Time Charter Parties to address legal and operational challenges as the use of low-carbon fuels in shipping increases. As the shipping industry decarbonises, regulatory frameworks reshape companies’ fuel strategies. The integration of biofuels into
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Launch of Green Fuels Accelerator to Fast Track Commercial-Scale Low Carbon Liquid Fuels
by Fraser Thompson (Cyan Ventures) Launch of Green Fuels Accelerator to Fast Track Commercial-Scale Low Carbon Liquid Fuels Seven low‑carbon liquid fuel projects selected for targeted commercialisation support Finance, regulatory and offtake advisory to accelerate final investment decisions Projects span multiple conversion technologies and
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Baker Hughes’ Fuel Flexible NovaLT™ 16 Gas Turbine Certified by RINA for Marine Propulsion
(Baker Hughes) Marine-validated NovaLT™ 16 gas turbine certified to operate on natural gas and up to 100% hydrogen; RINA Type Approval announced during Posidonia event in Athens, Greece RINA, the inspection, certification and consulting engineering multinational and Baker Hughes, an energy technology company,
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Delivery of ANTWERPEN Marks the Beginning of a New Fuel Era in the Maritime Industry
(Exmar) With the delivery of the Midsize Gas Carrier ANTWERPEN EXMAR is proud to say that this marks a very important milestone in low-carbon shipping. ANTWERPEN is the world’s first oceangoing vessel capable of transporting ammonia as well as using it
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
AirPlant™ One Opens in Moses Lake: America's First Commercial E-Jet® Fuel Plant Begins Operations
(Twelve/PR Newswire) Alaska Airlines and Microsoft join Twelve to mark commercial operation of AirPlant One — the first plant in the United States to produce E-Jet fuel from CO2, renewable electricity, and water at scale. Twelve, a next-gen industrial company on a
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Technip, Airbus, Safran and Tereos Form SAF Production JV
(Airbus) Technip Energies, Airbus, Safran and Tereos entered into an agreement to create Rebound, a joint venture to develop a large-scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production project at the Port of Dunkirk, in Northern France. The project will use the Alcohol-to-Jet (AtJ)
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Green Molecules Could Reduce Europe’s Energy Dependence by Half by 2040
(Moeve) According to Moeve’s report “Why does Europe Need Green Molecules?” in collaboration with PwC, green molecules could reduce Europe’s dependence on imported energy from 57% in 2024 to 28% in 2040 Green molecules—such as renewable hydrogen, second-generation biofuels, and biomethane—could replace
June 06, 2026 Read Full Article
North American Food, Ag Groups Call for USMCA Renewal
(Morning Ag Clips) USMCA, which went into effect in July 2020, requires that the three countries meet on July 1, 2026, to review the agreement -- Nearly 160 organizations representing the American, Canadian and Mexican food and agricultural value chains sent
June 05, 2026 Read Full Article
UFOP Warns EU Classification of Soy as High-ILUC Feedstock Does Not Help Primeval Forests but Instead Harms Production
(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) ... The Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e. V. (UFOP) fears that the European Commission’s plan to classify soybeans as a high indirect land-use change (ILUC) feedstock will result in massive collateral damage to soybean
June 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Sorghum Biofuels Could Shield South Africa from Fuel Price Shocks, Study Finds
by Yogashen Pillay (IOL) New research presented by the Localisation Support Fund (LSF) has highlighted sorghum-based biofuels as a potential solution to South Africa’s growing fuel vulnerability amid rising petrol prices linked to escalating Middle East Tension. Speaking at the presentation on Wednesday,
May 31, 2026 Read Full Article
5.2m Litres of Substandard Biodiesel Seized as Energy Ministry Widens Fuel Probe
(The Nation Thailand) The Energy Ministry’s task force has impounded more than 5.2 million litres of biodiesel from Triple S Petroleum’s depot in Samut Prakan after tests found the fuel failed to meet official standards, with authorities filing a criminal complaint
May 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Awaiting Next Stage in Biofuels Balancing Act
by Laura Rance-Unger (Winnipeg Free Press) -- ... “On the one hand, the federal government, for the last 10 years anyway, has certainly seen our crops as traditional food commodities and has treated their emissions as climate threats,” Grain Growers of Canada
May 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Minister Purbaya Revises Ethanol Tax Exemption Rules
by Ilona Estherina (Tempo) Indonesian Minister of Finance, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, has issued a new regulation that changes the procedures for exempting ethanol or ethyl alcohol tax to support energy transition. Previously, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga had requested the simplification of bioethanol
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
RFA Pushes for Ethanol’s Role in Cleaner Marine Shipping
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) The Renewable Fuels Association wants to ensure ethanol is part of any discussions about reducing global marine shipping emissions. RFA vice president of government affairs Ed Hubbard says the International Maritime Association continues to develop a
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
From Feedstock to Flight
(Biofuels International) KROHNE bridges the gap between classical oil and gas expertise and renewable feedstock production through advanced process instrumentation. Yannick Farine, Industry Manager Biofuels and Bioenergy, speaks to Biofuels International How would you describe the current situation for sustainable aviation fuel
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
BASF and Arva Announce Strategic Collaboration to Deliver a Pathway for Farmers and Biofuel Producers to Benefit from the 45Z Biofuel Tax Credit
by Pace Sagester (BASF) BASF and Arva today (May 26, 2026) announced a strategic collaboration to help biofuel producers and farmers capture the full value of the Clean Fuel Production Credit (Section 45Z) once the implementing regulations are finalized. Together, the companies
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
KBR’s PureSAF® Technology Selected for Northern Europe’s Largest SAF and e-SAF Plant by NorSAF
(KBR) KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today (May 28, 2026) that NorSAF, one of the leading sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producers in the Baltics, has selected KBR’s proprietary PureSAF® technology for what is set to become the largest SAF and e-SAF production
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Public Hearing and Information on the Draft Royal Decree to Promote Biomethane Public Comment Deadline June 11, 2026
(Government of Spain) This public hearing and information process is formulated in accordance with Article 26.6 of Law 50/1997, of November 27, on the Government and Article 133 of Law 39/2015, of October 1, on the Common Administrative Procedure of Public
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
EBB Publishes Position on How to Strengthen EU Industrial Leadership in BioSAF
(European Biodiesel Board) The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) today published its policy priorities to accelerate investments, scale up production and increase the competitiveness of bioSAF in the EU. The EBB represents European producers of Biodiesel (FAME and HVO) and bio-based aviation
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Spain Joins Growing European Push for Synthetic Sustainable Aviation Fuel as Iran Crisis Exposes Fossil Fuel Vulnerability
( European Federation for Transport and Environment) 21 Spanish organisations are urging Madrid to back political commitment with an economic one ahead of the June EU Transport Council. Geopolitical oil premium costs passengers up to €88 per long-haul flight, 29 times more than
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
UK-First Aviation Fuel Testing Centre Delivers First Results in Push for Greener Flights
(University of Sheffield) • The University of Sheffield has announced a major milestone in the development of greener aviation, as it produces its first unique, in-depth report from testing a new sustainable aviation fuel Sheffield’s UK-first facility combines fuel testing with in-depth
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
The EU’s eSAF Mandate Could Affect Ticket Prices, Route Networks and Europe’s Competitiveness, Says SAS
by Christopher Surgenor (Green Air) A report by Scandinavian airline SAS warns that Europe is heading towards a structural shortage of eSAF (synthetic, or electro, aviation fuel) just as the EU’s regulatory mandate enters into force in 2030, which could cause
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Ukraine Prepares New EU-Aligned Rules for Bioethanol Use in Gasoline
(The Odessa Journal) Ukraine is preparing to introduce new requirements for the use of bioethanol in gasoline. To this end, the state is updating fuel quality standards, harmonizing technical regulations with EU requirements, and modernizing systems for fuel quality control and
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
SkyNRG’s Swedish eSAF Joint Venture Awarded €21 Million State Funding
by Christopher Surgenor (Green Air) Project SkyKraft, an eSAF joint venture between Dutch SAF supplier SkyNRG and Swedish power company Skellefteå Kraft, has been awarded €21 million ($24m) from the Swedish Energy Agency’s Industriklivet initiative. The early-stage funding will go towards
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
The Four Archetypes of Low Carbon Fuel Credit Markets
by Michael Rensing (Stillwater Associates) Credit generators operating under British Columbia’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (BC-LCFS) or Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) often use the California LCFS (CA-LCFS) as a benchmark. The three programs create credit markets that differ significantly in
May 25, 2026 Read Full Article
PuriFire Energy Joins Forces with Severn Trent to Transform Wastewater into Green Fuel
(Sustainable Times) PuriFire Energy has secured backing through Innovate UK’s Investor Partnerships, Clean Energy and Climate Technologies program. This support gives the company fresh momentum to convert wastewater into green hydrogen and biomethane fuels with Severn Trent. At the heart of the
May 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Turning EU Maritime Rules into Fuel Market Opportunity --- June 11, 2026 --- ONLINE
New European Union (EU) regulations are rapidly reshaping the economics of maritime fuels. The extension of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) to shipping, combined with FuelEU Maritime and the Renewable Energy Directive (RED), is creating a layered system of
May 23, 2026 Read Full Article
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