by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) As bioeconomy projects scale, bankability has migrated upstream, making long-term, contracted feedstock supply a mandatory infrastructure requirement. Lenders now strictly require feedstock supply contract tenors to match or exceed the duration of project debt. With feedstock
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by Milica Folić (Topsoe/Biofuels Digest) Topsoe’s integrated hydroprocessing and hydrogen technologies HydroFlex® and H2bridge™ offer fuel producers a pathway to lower emissions, reduced costs and greater feedstock flexibility Securing bankability and strong economics in renewable fuel production projects are of primary importance.
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Repsol Begins Large-Scale Production of 100% Renewable Fuels in Puertollano
(Repsol) • The new unit at the Puertollano Industrial Complex is Repsol’s second plant dedicated exclusively to producing 100% renewable fuels. Repsol has invested more than €130 million in this project, which is already producing renewable diesel for use in cars, trucks,
June 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Kansas Wheat Quality Tour Finds Low Yields; Biofuel Demand Spurred by Geopolitical Tension
(Oklahoma Farm Report) University of Illinois Extension’s Todd Gleason spoke with Agricultural Economist Dan O’Brien from Kansas State University Extension to provide an in-depth look at the current outlook for the Kansas wheat crop and emerging trends in global agricultural energy. Kansas
May 31, 2026 Read Full Article
As Bronx Sees Rise in Particulate Matter, Study Shows Biodiesel Would Create Immediate and Affordable Improvements
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) In light of a recent Columbia University study showing fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the Bronx is rising, Clean Fuels Alliance America is reminding New Yorkers of a 2024 study that shows exactly how using biodiesel in
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Super Cool: Alaska Cruise Line Experiments with New Fuel
by Tom Banse (Post Alley|Seattle) Early this month, a mobile floating gas station of sorts pulled up alongside the towering cruise ship Star Princess at Seattle’s Pier 91 terminal. For the next eight hours the refueling crew made news by pumping
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Commercialization Has Recurring Topology: How Acelen’s $3 Billion SAF Bet Reveals the Hidden Grammar of Deployment
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) For years, biorefinery commercialization has often been discussed as if it were a linear process: develop the technology, raise the capital, build the plant, scale the market. But after reviewing tens of thousands of deployment stories across
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Industry Wants Changes to Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer) U.S. ethanol imports have big competitive advantage over Canadian-produced ethanol, industry leaders state -- Canada’s ethanol industry is pushing hard for changes to the Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR). Andrea Kent, vice-president of industry and government affairs with Greenfield
May 28, 2026 Read Full Article
The Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit (45Z); Introductory Discussion
by Jonathan Coppess and Zhangliang Chen (University of Illinois/farmdoc daily) The Clean Fuel Production Credit, enacted in the Inflation Reduction Act and often referred to simply as “45Z” for its placement in the tax code, remains the subject of much attention (Brooks, February
May 28, 2026 Read Full Article
As Data Centers Boom, Virginians Breathe the Exhaust of 10,000 Diesel Generators
by Evan Halper and Kevin Crowe (Washington Post) Not long after the enormous data center sprouted in Jessica Medeiros’s residential neighborhood, she began seeing black smoke. “There are times when the generators are running and … soot falls to the ground,” Medeiros
May 28, 2026 Read Full Article
ORLEN Launches HVO Installation – 300,000 Tons of Biofuels per Year Will Be Produced from Local Raw Materials
(ORLEN (Google Translation)) ORLEN is significantly expanding its biofuel production capacity. The company has launched a modern plant for the hydrogenation of vegetable oils (HVO) in Płock, with a capacity of approximately 300,000 tons per year. This investment is aimed at
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Study Finds SAF Could Fall Short Of 2030 Target
by Matt Ryan (AvWeb) Researchers say announced projects face feedstock, policy and market hurdles. -- A Washington State University-led study published in Biomass and Bioenergy estimates the U.S. could produce about 2.1 billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) annually by 2030
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
A Multi-Path Approach to the Future of Off-Highway Power
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) From small construction machines to locomotives and tugboats, the off-highway sector is large and diverse. When viewed through the lens of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) emissions model inputs, just how large and diverse
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Global Vegetable-Oil Production Set to Hit Another Record High
(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) A preliminary estimate by USDA of global vegetable-oil supply and demand in 2026-’27 marketing year indicates that global production is likely to reach 244.1 million metric tons, representing an increase of approximately 6.8 million tons compared with the
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
DP World Helps Displace 24% of Port Diesel with Lower Carbon Fuel at Prince Rupert
(DP World) More than 2 million litres of conventional diesel displaced as port partners target 2.7 million litres in 2026 -- DP World and its partners displaced nearly 24% of conventional diesel use at the Port of Prince Rupert in 2025, shifting
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
First-Ever Direct Ship-to-Ship Supply in Japan: HVO Supply Begins at Keihin Port, Accelerating Port Decarbonization and Demonstrating a New HVO Supply Model.
(Kamei (Google Translation)) Kamei Corporation (Headquarters: Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture; President and CEO: Akio Kamei; hereinafter referred to as "the Company") is pleased to announce that it has commenced supply of 100% HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) (*1) of the next-generation biodiesel
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
The 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
Mubadala's Acelen Secures $1.5 bln to Launch Brazil SAF Biorefinery Project
by Rodrigo Viga Gaier (Reuters) Brazilian refiner Acelen, owned by Abu Dhabi's Mubadala, has secured $1.5 billion to begin construction of a biofuels refinery in the northeastern state of Bahia, the company said on Thursday (May 21, 2026). Part of the investment
May 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Launch of the Brazilian Sustainable Navigation Fuel Network at the Biodiesel and Bio-kerosene Forum
(Canal Rural (Google Translation)) Forum discusses advances in biofuels and presents a new network for decarbonizing transportation. -- The third Biodiesel and Bio-kerosene Forum, held in São Paulo, culminated in the launch of the Brazilian Sustainable Navigation Fuel Network, an initiative that
May 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Damen ASD Tug 2713 Fuel Flexible Receives Class and Flag State Approval. Approval Enables Construction of Methanol-Ready Tugs
(Damen) Damen Shipyards Group has received class and flag state approval for its ASD Tug 2713 Fuel Flexible (FF) to operate on methanol fuel. The approval was issued by Bureau Veritas and the Kingdom of the Netherlands flag state, respectively. It
May 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Netherlands: US Biofuels Exports to the Netherlands Surge - New Markets Arise
(U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agriculture Service) In 2025, the Netherlands imported $535 million of U.S. biofuels, solidifying its role as a key hub for sustainable road, aviation, and shipping fuels. Starting in 2026, Dutch legislation imposes greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction
May 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Pivot to Electrification and Sustainable Aviation Fuel: California’s Investment Signal for Fuel Markets Public Comment DEADLINE June 15, 2026
by Evelyn Olson, Bayan Raji, Bryan Sims (OPIS Insights) A new draft plan from the California Energy Commission (CEC) outlines a managed decline of fossil fuel use and growth in low-carbon alternatives like renewable diesel (RD), biodiesel, ethanol (E15) and sustainable
May 20, 2026 Read Full Article
The Future of Heavy-Duty Vehicles: Hydrogen- and Diesel-Powered Vehicles
(National Geographic Italia (Google Translation)) Dual-Fuel is the project presented at the Transport and Logistics Show in Milan that aims to accelerate the introduction of hydrogen, combined with diesel, on heavy vehicles. ... The project was presented at Transpotec Logitec, the transport and
May 20, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Low Carbon Marine Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Marine transport accounts for roughly three percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet marine fuels lag behind sustainable aviation fuels in government support. FGE NexantECA outlines how changing industry priorities now define “green” by carbon intensity
May 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Dissecting RFS Set 2 (2026 and 2027 Renewable Fuel Standard Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs))
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on March 27 finalized the 2026 and 2027 Renewable Fuel Standard renewable volume obligations (RVOs) at levels higher than originally proposed. The increase, however, is primarily attributed to delayed implementation of provisions
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
‘State of Sustainable Fleets 2026 Market Brief’ Shows Renewable Diesel, Biodiesel Adoption Grows
(TRC Companies/Biobased Diesel Daily) Now in its seventh year, “The State of Sustainable Fleets 2026 Market Brief,” released May 4, delivers a comprehensive, technology-neutral assessment of an industry building resilience through powertrain and fuel diversification amid an extended period of uncertainty. The
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Bangchak Group Launches Thailand’s First Commercial SAF Production a Major Step towards the Future of Low Carbon Energy for Domestic and International Markets
(Bangchak/ThaiPR) Bangchak Group has launched Thailand’s first commercial production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from the country’s first 100% HEFA-SPK SAF Stand Alone production unit at Bangchak Phra Khanong Refinery. The milestone marks an important step in Thailand’s transition toward future
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
One-Fifth of U.S. Renewable Diesel and SAF Production Was Exported in 2H25
by Jimmy Troderman (U.S. Department of Energy Energy Information Administration) The United States exported nearly 50,000 barrels per day (b/d) of renewable diesel and other biofuels—a category which includes sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)—in the second half of 2025 (2H25), about 20%
May 18, 2026 Read Full Article
US Oil Refiners Finally Profit from Biofuels Due to Mandates, High Fuel Prices
by Nicole Jao and Siddharth Cavale (Reuters) EPA mandates boost biofuel blending, driving refiner profits; RIN credit prices surge over 80%, enhancing biofuel profits; Soyoil costs, limited supply could limit biodiesel output, analysts say U.S. oil refiners are finally reaping profits from renewable fuels,
May 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Public Hearing on Proposed Regulations Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit (REG–121244–23) --- May 27-29, 2026 --- ONLINE
The speakers (on the attached document) have requested to present oral testimony on proposed regulations regarding Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit (REG–121244–23). A notice of proposed rulemaking and notice of public hearing was published in the Federal Register on
May 18, 2026 Read Full Article
US Oil Refiners Finally Profit from Biofuels Due to Mandates, High Fuel Prices
by Nicole Jao and Siddharth Cavale (Reuters/MSN) U.S. oil refiners are finally reaping profits from renewable fuels, which had squeezed margins for years, but now demand has surged thanks to recent government biofuel mandates and rising diesel prices driven by the
May 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Australia's Hazer, CRV Mull SAF, Clean Fuels Plant
by Lawrence Wen (Argus Media) Australian bioenergy developers Hazer and Continual Renewable Ventures (CRV) have partnered to assess opportunities for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel production in Australia. The firms plan to assess the viability of a 175mn litres/yr SAF
May 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Eni and MSC Cruises: Enilive’s HVO Diesel Biofuel Successfully Tested for Maritime Transport
(Eni) Eni and MSC Cruises have announced the completion of a test of the use of Enilive’s HVO (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil) diesel. This test confirmed the technical feasibility of using the biofuel in its pure form in the maritime sector to
May 14, 2026 Read Full Article
The (Bourne) Identity of the Bioeconomy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Technologies appearing under different names. Companies reorganizing, resurfacing, disappearing, returning. Strange capabilities emerging before the market fully understands what they are for. Fermentation seeking chemistry. Agricultural residues seeking infrastructure. Molecules searching for systems large enough
May 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Media Release: Project Mandala Feasibility Study and Port Agreement
(Jet Zero) Jet Zero Australia Pty Ltd (Jet Zero) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the feasibility study for Project Mandala, representing a further milestone in the company’s Australian biorefinery development strategy following the advancement of its flagship Project
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Rewriting the RFS Playbook: The Challenge of Meeting D4 Biomass-Based Diesel RIN Generation for 2026-2027
by Todd Hubbs and Scott Irwin (Oklahoma State University and University of Illinois/farmdoc daily) On March 27, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final “Set 2” rule establishing Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
US Exported One-Fifth of RD and SAF in Second Half of 2025
(Biofuels International) The United States exported around 20% of its renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) during the second half of last year, reflecting both rising domestic production and growing international demand for low‑carbon fuels. This shift highlights the country’s expanding
May 11, 2026 Read Full Article
DP World Helps Displace 24% of Port Diesel with Lower Carbon Fuel at Prince Rupert
(DP World Globe Newswire) More than 2 million litres of conventional diesel displaced as port partners target 2.7 million litres in 2026 -- DP World and its partners displaced nearly 24% of conventional diesel use at the Port of Prince Rupert in
May 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Ontario Funds Biofuel Testing Facility at Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper
by Peter Saunders (Pulp and Paper Canada) The government of Ontario has earmarked $5.5 million to help Greenwater Technology produce renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel using byproducts and underused wood at Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper. The cleantech company’s $15.5 million
May 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Advanced Pre-Treatment Plant Successfully Commissioned in Ghent: BDI and Ghent Renewables Achieve Milestone
(BDI) BDI-BioEnergy International and Ghent Renewables have successfully commissioned an industry-leading feedstock PreTreatment plant at North Sea Port in Ghent. The jointly realized facility marks a major milestone in advancing the processing of complex waste streams into high-quality raw feedstock for
May 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Europe’s Biofuel Crossroads
(Biofuels International) As Europe accelerates towards net-zero emissions and greater energy independence, the biofuel industry stands at a critical juncture. Once heralded as a cornerstone of decarbonising transport and delivering rural economic benefits, the sector in 2026 presents a complex picture: rapid
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
2026 ACT Expo Fleet Awards Honor Leaders in Clean Transportation Deployment
(ACT News) The ACT Expo Fleet Awards have long recognized fleets that are not only adopting cleaner transportation technologies, but also demonstrating how those technologies can be deployed at scale across real-world operations. The 2026 winners reflect that continued momentum, with
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Bayer and bp Form Strategic Alliance to Jointly Scale Camelina as Intermediate Crop for Biofuels
(Bayer) Collaboration to commercialize camelina for producing renewable diesel (RD) and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF); bp will bring expertise in fuel and refining, Bayer its expertise in seed technology and extensive farmer customer base; Camelina brings added value as intermediate crop, rotational
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
PBF Reports Increased Renewable Diesel Production for Q1
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) PBF Energy Inc. on April 30 announced the St. Bernard Renewables facility produced approximately 16,700 barrels pe day of renewable diesel during the first quarter of 2026, up from 10,000 barrels per day during the same
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Valero Reports Improved Q1 Earnings for Ethanol, DGD Joint Venture
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) Valero Energy Corp. on April 30 released first quarter financial results, reporting a profitable three-month period for both its ethanol segment and Diamond Green Diesel joint venture, which produces renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). ... During
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Neste Reports Strong Renewable Products Margins for Q1
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) Neste Corp.’s renewable products segment experienced a significant increase in earnings during the first quarter of 2026 despite lower production volumes, according to the company’s April 29 earnings release. The increase is attributed to stronger term
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Marathon Reports Improved Q1 for Renewable Diesel Segment
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) Marathon Petroleum Corp. released first quarter financial results on May 5, reporting a significant increase in adjusted EBITDA for its renewable diesel segment on stronger margins and the recognition of 45Z clean fuel production credits. Marathon currently
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Phillips 66: Renewable Fuel Segment Currently Producing at above Nameplate Capacity
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) Phillips 66 released first quarter financial results on April 29, reporting a decrease in pre-tax loss for its renewable fuels segment. As economics for biobased diesel fuels continue to improve, the company expects to see additional
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Hong Kong and Dongguan Governments Advance High-Quality Industrial Development in the Greater Bay Area Hong Kong to Establish a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Hub in Dongguan
(EcoCeres) EcoCeres signed an Investment Letter of Intent with the Dongguan Municipal People's Government to establish the first complete SAF supply chain in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Dongguan
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuels Gain Momentum in Trucking
by Seth Clevenger (Transport Topics) Renewable Diesel, Biodiesel, Renewable Natural Gas Offer Sustainability Gains With Minimal Disruption, Industry Leaders Say at ACT Expo -- Renewable fuels are gaining momentum as viable alternatives to diesel in the trucking industry by improving environmental sustainability
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Moeve and Accenture Join Forces to Accelerate the Decarbonization of Industrial Customers’ Operations across the Entire Value Chain
(Moeve) Moeve’s energy expertise is complemented by Accenture’s global capabilities across industries and technologies; This agreement reflects the progress of “Moeve decarbonize” a comprehensive portfolio of solutions to support industrial customers in planning and executing their decarbonization efforts Moeve is teaming up with
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Domestic Biofuel Feedstock Opportunities
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The USDA outlines shifting dynamics in the biofuel sector, highlighting the surge in fats, oils, and greases for renewable diesel production over traditional Midwestern biodiesel. A major newsworthy conflict centers on international carbon accounting: CORSIA’s risk
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuels Month Showcases Nebraska’s Leadership in Clean, Homegrown Energy
(Nebraska Corn Board/Morning Ag Clips) As the summer driving season begins, Nebraskans are encouraged to take advantage of affordable, renewable fuel options at the pump during Renewable Fuels Month in May. Renewable Fuels Month is recognized in Nebraska by the Nebraska Corn
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Global Fuel Crunch Raises the Stakes for US Renewable Diesel Exports
(ResourceWise) Surging feedstock prices have pulled US renewable diesel producer margins down from recent highs. Even so, plants remain far more profitable than they were before March. According to a Prima CarbonZero analyst report, Gulf Coast producers utilizing domestic used cooking oil
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Launch of Public Consultation on the State Aid Scheme for Biofuel Production Public comment DEADLINE approx. May 14, 2026
(Romania Ministry of Energy) The Ministry of Energy has put out for public consultation the State Aid Scheme to support investments in biofuel production, with an estimated total budget of 500 million euros, financed by the Modernization Fund, under Key Programme
May 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Fastmarkets Launches European Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) FOB Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp -- Outright and Premium Prices: Pricing Notice
(Fastmarkets) Fastmarkets is expanding its renewable fuels coverage with the launch of new European HVO price assessments for four different product categories: HVO (Crop), HVO (UCO), HVO (Tallow) and HVO (POME), effective Thursday April 30, 2026. The European Union latest iteration of
May 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Record US Biofuel Targets to Test Biodiesel Industry after Slow Year
by Siddharth Cavale and Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) EPA mandates require 60% biomass-based diesel production increase, risking credit market volatility if unmet; Industry leaders warn supply, feedstock, and capacity challenges may hinder meeting targets; Analysts and EIA forecast potential deficits, with actual output lagging
May 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Carey Introduces Bill to Reinstate Biodiesel Tax Credit through 2029
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) Rep. Mike Carey, R-Iowa, on April 27 introduced the Strengthening Economic and Energy Development Act, a bill that aims to reinstate the $1 per gallon 40A biodiesel tax credit through 2029. Taxpayers would be able to
April 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Restaurant Technologies Recycled More than 390 million Lbs of UCO in 2025
(Restaurant Technologies) Industry leading kitchen automation company helped convert almost 400 million pounds of UCO to renewable diesel or biodiesel in 2025 Restaurant Technologies, Inc. (RTI) delivered almost 720 million pounds of fresh cooking oil and exceeded its own record by recycling
April 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Sasol Achieves First-in-Africa Crude-Oil Refinery Product Sustainability Certification
(Sasol) Sasol has reached a major milestone in South Africa’s energy and industrial transition, with Natref becoming the first refinery in Africa to achieve product sustainability certification for key fuels production pathways, alongside certified sustainable chemicals production at Secunda Operations. The
April 29, 2026 Read Full Article
US Imports More Used Cooking Oil from China for Biofuels
by Michael Hirtzer and Nathan Risser (Bloomberg/Transport Topics) Higher Renewable Volume Obligations, Increasing Energy Prices Caused by Iran War Drive Interest -- American imports of used cooking oil from China are set to accelerate as increased U.S. biofuel-blending requirements kick in and the Iran
April 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Strategic Revamps Can Offer a Cost-Efficient Fast Track to Renewable Fuel Production
by Ole Frej Alkilde and Lars Jørgensen (Topsoe/Biofuels Digest) Growth in renewable fuels is offering refineries and new entrant producers opportunities with significant potential. Incentivization, mandates and regulations, from the EU’s ReFuelEU Aviation regulations to the US Renewable Fuel Standard developments, are
April 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Global Biofuels Alliance Targets SAF Corridors, Advances Methanol for Marine Sector
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) GBA negotiates SAF corridors for standardization; Methanol emerges as near-term marine fuel solution; 2G ethanol shifts focus from road to SAF feedstock The Global Biofuels Alliance is in active negotiations with the governments across the world to establish a sustainable
April 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Wilson Sons, Ferroport, and Vast Form Strategic Partnership for Be8’s Pioneering Biofuel Test on a Tugboat at Porto do Açu
(Wilson, Sons) Refueling with Be8 BeVant® has the potential to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 99% compared to marine diesel -- With the goal of decarbonizing company operations, Wilson Sons initiated a pioneering biofuel test on tugboats this Friday (April
April 24, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to SAF Regulatory Changes and Market Dynamics
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ICF reports that Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production is currently outpacing renewable diesel, despite the lack of a domestic mandate. U.S. airlines are securing future supply through long-term offtakes and investments. Significant regulatory shifts include
April 24, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Biofuels Could Play Key Role in Global Maritime Framework
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Ahead of the upcoming meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee next week, the American Biofuels Maritime Initiative (ABMI) is calling on U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to support a central role for American-made biofuels
April 24, 2026 Read Full Article
VEMA, NavoiyAzot, LanzaTech and LanzaJet Sign MoU to Develop Ethanol and SAF Production Project
(Biofuels International) VEMA, NavoiyAzot, LanzaTech and LanzaJet have signed an agreement to jointly develop Uzbekistan’s first integrated high-tech complex for the co-production of ethanol and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The project will be executed in two stages: first, converting off-gases into ethanol,
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Be8 Unveils Drop-in Biofuel and Targets European Expansion
(Biofuels International) Be8 is seeking to expand into the European market with a fuel positioned for immediate use in transport and industry. The company will exhibit at the Brazil Pavilion at the Hannover Messe 2026 event from April 20–24, where a Mercedes-Benz
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Crisafulli Government Drives National First for Renewable Diesel
(Queensland Government) • The Crisafulli Government is investing $25 million to produce renewable diesel at Ampol’s Lytton refinery, boosting Queensland’s fuel security and sovereign capability. Marks the first sustainable domestic production of second-generation low carbon liquid fuels in Australia. Project declared a Prescribed
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Powered by B100, Ultra Yorkshire Makes First Transatlantic Voyage Delivering Biomass Pellets to Support UK Energy Security
(Drax) The M.V. Ultra Yorkshire, a Handymax carrier, which was launched and named as part of Drax Power Station’s 50th anniversary celebrations, docked for the first time in the UK. Vessel was powered by B100 biofuel from Baton Rouge to Port of
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to Aemetis
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Aemetis provided an update on its rapidly expanding dairy Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) operations. The most newsworthy milestone is the completion of 12 digesters across 15 dairies, connected by 36 miles of pipeline, with a total
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Industry Contributed Nearly $2 billion To Minnesota’s Economy In 2025
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Minnesota’s ethanol industry remained a major economic driver in 2025, contributing $1.9 billion to the state's gross domestic product, according to a new study by the University of Minnesota Extension. Total economic activity brought on by the ethanol industry in Minnesota
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Industry Pushes for Ambition in Renewable Energy in Transport Post-2030
by Domenico Mininni (European Biodiesel Board/Euractiv) The European Biodiesel Board (EBB), representing the biodiesel (FAME and HVO) and bio-based aviation fuel (HEFA) producers in the EU is pushing for ambitious targets post-2030. Currently, the European Commission is evaluating responses from stakeholders on
April 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Iarnród Éireann's New HVO Fuel Pilot on Cork Commuter Fleet
(RTE) Iarnród Éireann has launched a new renewable fuel pilot on its commuter train fleet, as part of its ongoing programme to reduce carbon emissions across the national rail network. The trial will use Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) - a renewable diesel
April 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Beat to Quarters: Shipping’s Clean Fuel Moment
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... A new report from Energy Vision — The Future of Shipping: Cleaner Fuel Options for the Maritime Sector — lays out just how quickly the system is beginning to reorganize itself, and how much of that transition
April 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Energy Vision Report Finds Strong Case for Adopting Low-Carbon Maritime Shipping Fuels
(NGO Energy Vision/PR Newswire) The case for adopting lower-carbon alternative maritime shipping fuels is strong and getting stronger, according to a report released today by the NGO Energy Vision: The Future of Shipping: Cleaner Fuel Options for the Maritime Sector. Low-carbon alternatives cost
April 22, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Approves RFS Fuel Pathway for Summit Next Gen
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA has approved a fuel pathway filed by Summit Next Gen LLC for the production of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from undenatured sugarcane ethanol. The pathway was approved on Jan.
April 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Earth Month A-Z: Today--Words Starting with "R"
retrofit recycle renewable natural gas (RNG) renewable diesel railroad rice straw/paddy straw research and development Renewable Fuel Standard Each day we will feature words that have special meaning for transitioning to a truly sustainable renewable future. And, we'll highlight an image that illustrates one of those words. Join us from
April 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Shared Skies, Shared Seas Commonalities and Competition for Marine Biofuels and SAF
by George Hale (SAF Magazine) The aviation and maritime industries have both set ambitious decarbonization goals for the coming decades, and their growing reliance on fuels derived from biological feedstocks is bringing new overlap—and potential competition—into focus. As aviation works to
April 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Rolls-Royce Power Systems Reduces Emissions by Switching to Sustainable Fuel for Engine Tests
(Rolls-Royce) Rolls-Royce operating key mtu engine test benches in Germany using hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) instead of fossil diesel; CO2 emissions reduced by 3,200 tonnes by end 2025; HVO burns cleaner: over 40% less soot, up to 8% fewer nitrogen oxides; mtu engines already power
April 17, 2026 Read Full Article
US Biofuels and Alternative Fuels: Charting the Course for Global Marine Decarbonization
by John May (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Executive Summary: The global maritime industry stands at an inflection point. Responsible for approximately 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions — equivalent to the total annual output of Japan — international shipping faces unprecedented regulatory,
April 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Advanced Biofuels Canada Comments on Prime Minister Carney’s Temporary Suspense of the Federal Fuel Excise Tax
(Advanced Biofuels Canada/EIN Presswire) Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) comments on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement temporarily suspending the federal fuel excise tax on gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel. This measure will add to the savings Canadians already receive from the integration of
April 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Report Highlights Increased Role of Canola in Biofuel Future
(Plains Producer) A new report has highlighted the key role canola could play as a biofuel in future energy transition and fuel security for Australia. The report, ‘Fuelling the future: How the new biofuel demand wave could reshape Australia’s canola sector’, by
April 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Honeywell to Fuel Petrobras’ First, Large-Scale Ethanol-To-Jet Project in Latin America
(Honeywell) Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today (April 14, 2026) announced that Petrobras has selected Honeywell UOP’s Ethanol-to-Jet (ETJ) process technology for project development at its REPLAN refinery in São Paulo, Brazil. Once approved, the project will deliver up to 10,000 barrels per
April 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Advanced Biofuels Canada Association Welcomes Industry Leaders to Its Growing Membership
(Advanced Biofuels Canada/EIN Presswire) Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) is pleased to welcome eight member organizations representing key sectors of the low-carbon fuels value chain. Their addition strengthens the association’s ability to advocate for stability, growth, and a competitive Canadian low-carbon fuels
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Beyond the Spec Sheet: Real-World Testing Ensures Neste’s Product Quality
(Neste) At Neste’s Engine Laboratory, a combination of extreme weather simulations and decades of expertise ensures that renewable fuels deliver a seamless drop-in performance. Within the Neste Porvoo refinery area in Finland, there is a facility where winter is permanent, and engines
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Tracking Marine Biofuel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) PNNL highlights that while marine biofuels are widely available, they lack systematic tracking. A critical “data gap” exists between reported bunker sales and IMO fuel consumption reports, with discrepancies reaching hundreds of kilo-tonnes. While LNG bunkering shows explosive
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
FincoEnergies and Scan Global Logistics Partner on Biofuel Swap, Enabling Immediate, Verifiable Road Transport CO₂e Reductions
(Scan Global Logistics) FincoEnergies and Scan Global Logistics (SGL) are strengthening their collaboration by implementing Biofuel Swap, a globally applicable solution for decarbonising road transport. With Biofuel Swap, SGL offers its customers immediate emissions reductions - with no changes to vehicles,
April 13, 2026 Read Full Article
XCF Global Provides Update on New Rise Reno Plant Conversion
(XCF Global) • Conversion project remains on schedule, with plant upgrades progressing in line with current development plans. Targeted equipment and catalyst updates underway to support anticipated SAF production and operational stability. Key catalyst deliveries expected in late May and early June 2026, supporting
April 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Could Buffer Airlines from Energy Spikes
by Robert Silk (Travel Weekly) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) isn't a topic that generates exciting headlines. But one of the many lessons from the oil shock of the Iran war is that SAF matters, and not only because it's critical to decarbonize aviation. It
April 13, 2026 Read Full Article
UK Heating-System Maker Baxi to Transition Entire HGV Fleet to 100% Renewable Diesel in 2026
(Baxi/Biobased Diesel Daily) Baxi, a U.K.-based manufacturer and distributor of residential and commercial heating systems, announced in April that it has accelerated progress on the road to net zero by eliminating diesel as its standard heavy-goods vehicle (HGV) fuel and switching
April 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Eslinger Biofuels and STX Group Announce Landmark Clean Fuel Partnership
(Eslinger Biofuels) Institutional Partnership Establishes Long-Term Credit Monetization Platform. $48M+ Agreement • 5-Year Term - 5MM GPY - Expansion Targeted for 2028 -- California has lost more than 300,000 barrels per day of refining capacity since 2020. Into that gap steps Eslinger Biofuels.
April 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Doru Avramescu, CEO of Roserv Green Energy: RAFO Onesti Reconversion into a Biofuels Producer and a Regional Energy Hub
by Daniel Lazar (Energy Industry Review) Doru Avramescu, CEO of Roserv Green Energy, talks about the Onesti Complex—how an industrial giant is being reborn and becoming an energy hub for Eastern Europe: from a strategic refinery to an integrated energy ecosystem. Doru
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
EcoCeres and GDS Launch First HVO-Powered Data Center Backup Pilot in China
(EcoCeres) EcoCeres has launched a pilot with GDS Holdings Ltd to use HVO as a low carbon replacement for conventional diesel in data center backup power. EcoCeres Inc., a leading pure-play renewable fuel producer, has launched a pilot with GDS Holdings Ltd
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Allied Biofuels Uzbekistan Secures Presidential Decree and Related Incentives for Sustainable Aviation Fuels Project
(Allied Biofuels/Globe Newswire) Allied Biofuels FE LLC and the Khorezm Region Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan have executed a binding Project Implementation Agreement (PIA), marking a historic turning point in the development of Central Asia’s most consequential clean energy undertaking.
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Delta’s Ace in the Hole for Surging Jet Fuel Costs: Its Own Refinery
by Alison Sider (Wall Street Journal) Airline’s 2012 acquisition of Pennsylvania refinery has been called both prescient and pointless -- Since 2012, Delta Air Lines DAL -2.06%decrease; red down pointing triangle has been the owner of a Pennsylvania refinery that processes crude into fuel. Over the years, the investment
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Navigating New Rules: A Deep Dive into the Policies Affecting Low-Carbon Shipping Fuel with Late-Breaking Updates
by Timothy J. Urban (Bracewell LLP Energy Legal Blog/National Law Review) Recent federal, state, and international policy developments have introduced regulatory uncertainty in the low-carbon maritime fuels sector, complicating investment in both fuel production and supporting energy infrastructure. Stakeholders across the maritime shipping
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Pet Food Makers Howl at Higher Biofuel Mandate
by Marc Heller (E&E News Greenwire) EPA’s climbing mandate for biomass-based diesel is robbing a key ingredient — animal fat — from pet food manufacturers, companies say. ... That is the view of the Pet Food Institute, a trade group for companies like
April 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Powerful and Fuel-Efficient – Meet Volvo’s Future Hydrogen Truck
(Volvo) Volvo has begun on-road testing of heavy trucks powered by hydrogen combustion engines. Volvo’s hydrogen solution is industry-leading, and the commercial launch is planned before 2030. -- Volvo is taking another step towards net-zero CO2 emissions transport by starting on‑road trials
April 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Podcast Interview: How Do I Choose the Right Fuel Portfolio?
(Chevron) Dave Slade, Principal Biofuels Scientist at Chevron, recently appeared on Freightwaves’ NetZero Podcast to answer fleet operations and fuel procurement teams’ questions. In this interview Slade covers: How fuel flexibility can be a strategic advantage for fleets How to choose the right fuel
April 07, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to Iogen
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The presentation from Iogen focuses on identifying the next wave of advanced biofuels, specifically searching for clues to the “next billion-gallon biofuel”. Drawing on lessons from the last quarter-century, the most newsworthy takeaway is the assertion
April 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Public Invited to Weigh in on Proposed Renewable Fuel Facility on Columbia River Virtual Public Meetings April 1 and 2, 2026 Public Comment DEADLINE April 20, 2026
(U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District is seeking public comment on a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for a proposed renewable diesel facility at Port Westward in Columbia County, Oregon. Renewable Fuels of Oregon,
April 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Europe’s Next Sustainable Aviation Fuel: How Sphaerica Could Reshape Global SAF Supply
by Rachel Sparkhall (Hutan Bio) A newly identified marine microalga called Sphaerica is set to bolster sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstock supply, offering refiners worldwide a scalable, and independent oil stream for HEFA, SAF and renewable diesel. The Growing SAF Feedstock Challenge For much of
April 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Why Renewable Diesel Margins Are Getting Harder to Understand
(ResourceWise) ... Today, stakeholders are facing a different reality: margins that move unexpectedly, signals that seem to conflict, and outcomes that are harder to explain. This holds true even with more data at hand than ever before. So, the burning question is
April 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Strait to the Point: The Impact of the Strait of Hormuz Crisis on the Bio-Economy
by Oliver Booth (Biofuels Digest) ... The Strait of Hormuz crisis is actively rewriting the playbook for the global bio-economy, serving as the strongest argument for domestically produced clean fuels since the 1973 Arab oil embargo. What was previously framed largely
April 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Volvo Advances Hydrogen Strategy with Real-World Truck Testing
(ACT News) • Volvo has begun real-world testing of hydrogen combustion engine trucks, targeting a commercial launch before 2030. HPDI technology enables diesel-like performance while improving efficiency and reducing fuel consumption. Hydrogen combustion is positioned for long-haul and infrastructure-constrained operations where battery-electric may
April 02, 2026 Read Full Article
CARB Seeks Contractor to Help Identify UCO Mixed with Virgin Oils
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The California Air Resources Board in early March issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking a vendor that can help the agency identify used cooking oil (UCO) that has been fraudulently mixed with virgin oils, such
April 01, 2026 Read Full Article
The Entire Itabus Fleet Travels with Enilive HVO Diesel Biofuel
(Eni) Enilive HVO diesel biofuel, produced from waste and residues, reduces CO2 equivalent emissions by 79.5%; In 2025, Itabus used HVO with a peak of 75%: its fleet has traveled 20 million kilometers using more than 3 million liters of Enilive HVO. Rome, 30
March 31, 2026 Read Full Article
FrieslandCampina Supports CO₂ Reduction on Dairy Farms with Renewable Diesel
(FrieslandCampina) FrieslandCampina is taking another step to further improve sustainability across the dairy chain. Through a collaboration with Future Fuels, member dairy farmers can now more easily switch to renewable diesel (HVO100). This fuel emits up to 90 percent less CO₂
March 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Acelen Renewables and Finboot Sign Partnership to Expand Biofuel Traceability
(Finboot/EIN Presswire) Agreement aims to establish a digital structure to monitor the life cycle of the production of SAF and HVO made from macauba. The tool will ensure transparency throughout the value chain, from the origin of the biomass to the production
March 31, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to Sulzer Chemtech BioFlux
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Sulzer’s BioFlux technology offers a high-efficiency platform for producing Renewable Diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). By utilizing a unique liquid-full hydrotreating reactor, the process eliminates mass transfer limits and gas recycle, significantly reducing CAPEX and
March 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Promises in Bloom: The RVO Reset and Springtime for the Bioeconomy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ...(T)he final “Set 2” Renewable Fuel Standard volume requirements for 2026 and 2027. Not a tweak. A reset. After seasons of regulatory uncertainty and economic headwinds, President Donald Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin delivered what
March 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Nufarm Strengthens Strategic Collaboration to Support Long Term Growth in Biofuels Production
(Nufarm) Nufarm Limited (NUF:ASX) has expanded its strategic partnership with bp, reinforcing Nufarm’s ambition to scale sustainable biofuels and help meet growing demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Renewable Diesel (RD). The updated agreement provides a long-term framework that
March 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Applauds EPA’s Final 2026-2027 RFS Rules
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America thanked the Environmental Protection Agency for finalizing robust biomass-based diesel volumes in the 2026-27 Renewable Fuel Standard rule. The RFS rule provides much-needed certainty to biodiesel and renewable diesel producers and other
March 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels and Maritime Decarbonisation: Trust, but Verify
by John Snyder (Riviera) Operators’ use of biofuel has increased twelvefold since 2021 as international and EU regulations kick in, but caution is required regarding fuel quality and origin -- Over the last five years, shipowners have increasingly adopted biofuel as a
March 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Woodland Biomass Innovations Validates Engineering Design for First Commercial Facility
(Woodland Biomass Innovations) Woodland Biomass Innovations (Woodland BIO) today announced the successful completion of Front-End Loading Phase 2 (FEL-2) validation engineering for its first commercial-scale biomass-to-gasoline facility. This milestone represents a major de-risking event for the project, providing a third-party technical and
March 25, 2026 Read Full Article
On the Road to Brobdingnag: EcoCeres, Abundia, Cauldron Ferm, and Why SAF Is Still Stuck in Lilliput
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... On his chest, committees have formed: one argues about definitions; another about eligibility; a third insists the model is incomplete without a revised framework for compliance. Someone proposes a pilot. Someone else proposes a study
March 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Viking Yachts Showcases Renewable Niesel in Atlantic City Sea Trial
(Scania) MACK ATTACK Vessel Shows Outstanding Efficiency Without Compromise in Performance of Twin 1,150 HP DI16-Liter Scania V8 Engines Running RD99 Sustainable Fuel Scania, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of engines, announced today the successful demonstration of the performance and viability
March 24, 2026 Read Full Article
New Biofuel Rolled out in Brazil as Diesel Worries Rise
(BioEnergy Times) A city in southern Brazil has stepped up the use of a new biofuel in its municipal vehicles as concerns grow over diesel supply due to tensions in the Middle East, The Times of India reported. Passo Fundo has begun
March 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Europe Needs Energy Now: Waste-Based Biodiesel Can Deliver
(European Waste-Based and Advanced Biofuels Association) “Despite stronger safeguards and an expanded feedstock base, EU policy still imposes a 1.7% contribution cap on fuels produced from Annex IX Part B feedstocks, such as used cooking oil and animal fats. This limit no
March 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Progress in the Development of Green Hydrogen Production at Petrobrazi: First Module for the 20 MW Green Hydrogen Project Has Been Delivered
(OMV Petrom) OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy producer in South-Eastern Europe, announces the delivery of the first electrolyser module for the production of green hydrogen at the Petrobrazi refinery, to be installed and connected to the power network. This is an important milestone in the construction of the new unit
March 22, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy in Austria
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Austria is aggressively targeting climate neutrality by 2040 and a 100% renewable electricity supply by 2030. Bioenergy already accounts for 20% of the nation’s final energy consumption. Newsworthy developments include OMV’s €200 million pilot plant at
March 22, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy in Austria
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Austria is aggressively targeting climate neutrality by 2040 and a 100% renewable electricity supply by 2030. Bioenergy already accounts for 20% of the nation’s final energy consumption. Newsworthy developments include OMV’s €200 million pilot plant at
March 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Certas Energy Brings HVO to Major Low-Carbon Truck Stop Expansion
(Biofuels International) Certas Energy, the UK’s leading independent distributor of fuel and lubricants, has acquired the Watling Street truck stop in St Albans, marking the first phase of a major expansion of its national truck stop network — and a significant
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Australia Post Sets New 2030 Targets to Reduce Carbon Emissions, Enhance Circularity
(Australia Post/Biobased Diesel Daily) Australia Post announced March 4 that it has launched its 2030 sustainability framework, setting new targets to reduce carbon emissions and keep resources in use across its fleet, properties and operations over the next five years. Having already
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Eco Innovation Group, Inc. (ECOX) Provides Update on Kepler GTL Sustainable Aviation Fuel Initiative and Airline Supply Opportunities
(Eco Innovation Group/Access Newswire) Eco Innovation Group, Inc. (OTCID:ECOX) ("ECOX" or the "Company") today (March 13, 2026) provided a corporate update regarding its previously announced strategic transaction with Kepler GTL Technologies Inc. ("Kepler GTL") and growing commercial engagement from the aviation
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Inpex Supplies Renewable Diesel at Winter-Sports Events in Sapporo, Japan
(Inpex/Biobased Diesel Daily) Inpex Corp. announced March 6 that it was supplying a blend of 40 percent renewable diesel (RD40) to power snow groomers and other course-maintenance vehicles at two major snowboard halfpipe competitions held in Sapporo, Japan. The RD40, which can
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Chevron Lummus Global Expands Portfolio with Fischer-Tropsch Liquids Upgrading Solutions
(Chevron Lummus Global) Expansion strengthens hydroprocessing portfolio with proven technologies for upgrading FT derived liquid feedstock -- Chevron Lummus Global (CLG) announced the addition of Fischer-Tropsch (FT) liquid upgrading solutions to its portfolio, enabling the company to license and deliver technologies for
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
National Biodiesel Day Celebrates America’s History, Future of Clean Fuel Production
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels CEO: Biodiesel and renewable diesel producers stand ready to drive new industry growth -- Biodiesel has been an early driver of clean fuel growth in America and a consistent foundation for farm and food security throughout
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Independent Testing Demonstrates Biofuel Benefits
(Sulnox Group) Sulnox, the greentech company delivering lower fuel costs and emissions with zero capex, is pleased to announce the results of an independent laboratory evaluation of Sulnox Eco™ by a leading marine fuels testing organisation. The study evaluated Sulnox EcoTM across
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Aemetis Reports Increased RNG Production, Progress with MVR System at Keyes Ethanol Plant
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Aemetis Inc. released fourth quarter financial results on March 12, reporting a 61% increase in renewable natural gas (RNG) production. The company also highlighted operations at its California ethanol plant and biodiesel facility in India. During
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Low Carbon Fuel Programs Cost Less and Perform Better Than Expected
by Cory-Ann Wind (Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels Alliance America’s state regulatory team promotes state and local-level biofuel policies to complement the important work of the association’s federal team. One of the team’s most important tools is a low carbon
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Trump Hosting Big White House Event around EPA's Biofuels Mandates Decision
by Ed O'Keefe and Jennifer Jacobs (CBS News) President Trump has invited farmers and biofuels producers to the White House for a big event next week as the industry awaits the government's announcement on mandates for the fuel additives. The "celebration of
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Thoughts on Biodiesel Day
by Jeff Ellis Donnellson (Daily Gate City) March 18 is National Biodiesel Day — the birthday of Rudolf Diesel, the engineer who believed more than a century ago that plant-based oils were the fuel of the future. Iowa has spent recent decades
March 16, 2026 Read Full Article
TRA Completes Investigation on US HVO Biodiesel
(U.K. Trade Remedies Authority) The TRA proposes to make a final negative determination in its investigation into US HVO biodiesel, with no countervailing measure imposed. -- The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has today (12 March 2026) issued a notice of its intent to make a
March 13, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy in Brazil
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bioenergy dominates Brazil’s renewable landscape, supplying over half of the nation’s heat and 22% of its transport energy. The recently passed 2024 Future Fuel Law marks a major milestone, establishing national mandates for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF),
March 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Chevron Agrees to Pay a $1M Civil Penalty for Violations of the Clean Air Act’s Renewable Fuel Standard
(U.S. Department of Justice) To Remediate the Violation, Chevron also Retired Over 2M Renewable Fuel Credits, Valued at About $3.6M, that It Invalidly Generated and Sold to Third Parties Today (March 11, 2026), the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD)
March 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Repsol Aims to Increase Renewable Fuel Production to 1.5 Million Metric Tons Annually by 2028
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) Spain-based multinational energy company Repsol on March 10 announced plans to invest up to EUR 10 billion ($11.61 billion) in its operations through 2028, with a portion of that investment dedicated to low-carbon projects, including renewable
March 11, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy in Canada
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Canada’s bioenergy sector is expanding rapidly, backed by CAD$1.5 billion from the Clean Fuels Fund and the Clean Fuel Regulations, which target a 15% carbon intensity reduction by 2030. While fossil fuels still dominate its overall energy
March 11, 2026 Read Full Article
From Brussels to DC – The Sticks and Carrots Shaping the Renewable Fuels Landscape
(Topsoe Fuel for Thought Podcast) Renewable fuels have the technology. They have the feedstocks. So why does revenue certainty remain the biggest barrier to scale? Jessica Olson, Head of Global Affairs, Americas & Indo-Pacific at Topsoe, and Asmara Klein, Head of
March 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Fueling Africa’s Flight: A Techno-Economic Assessment of Sustainable Aviation Fuels in Africa
by Megersa Abate, Robert Malina, Gonca Seber, Charles E. Schlumberger (World Bank Group) Africa’s aviation sector is poised for rapid growth, with passenger traffic expected to double over its 2023 level by 2043, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA 2024). This
March 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Why Small Hydrogen Markets Are Likely to Shrink
by Michael Barnard (Clean Technica) Someone recently asked me about small, distributed hydrogen use cases and whether those markets might eventually be served by imported green methanol cracked onsite to produce hydrogen. The idea is not irrational. Hydrogen is difficult to
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Plant Gets Key Approval for Carbon Burial Well
by Alton Wallace (The Center Square/New Orleans City Business) KEY TAKEAWAYS: Strategic Biofuels received a draft Class VI well permit for carbon storage tied to its Louisiana Green Fuels project. The wood-fired biofuels plant in Caldwell Parish would capture and store carbon about a mile underground. The facility plans to convert 1.3 million
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
European Biodiesel Premiums Fall to 2-Year Lows on Gasoil Rally
by Uzma Gulbahar and Anna Kirillov (S&P Global) UCO market holds amid uncertainty driven by Middle East war; Flat prices relatively stable, premiums adjust to gasoil; RME premiums trade above UCOME levels European biodiesel premiums fell to two-year lows March 3 as underlying gasoil
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Hit a Crossroads as Costs Climb, Policy Lags
by Elise Schafer (Feed & Grain) Rising costs, shifting trade and uncertain policy are reshaping what biofuels mean for U.S. agriculture. -- The biofuels industry that transformed American agriculture over the past two decades now faces a critical inflection point. While ethanol
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
California LAO Recommends against Proposed SAF Tax Credit
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The California Legislative Analyst’s Office, the state legislature’s nonpartisan fiscal and policy advisor, on Feb. 24 recommended state lawmakers do not move forward with California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to create a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
March 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Par Pacific: Hawaii Biorefinery Project Nears Startup
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Par Pacific Holdings Inc. on Feb. 24 confirmed commissioning is underway on a biorefinery project under development at the company’s Kapolei refinery in Hawaii that will add 61 MMgy of capacity to produce renewable diesel,
March 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels M&A: 2025 Review & Outlook
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Editor’s Note: For quite a number of years, we have been pleased to collaborate with our friends at Ocean Park Advisors to bring you an annual report for Biofuels Mergers and Acquisition activity during the year
March 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Clariant Zeolites Partners with Vertimass to Scale-up Innovative CADO Biofuels Technology
(Vertimass) Clariant’s zeolite expertise aims to accelerate commercialization of Vertimass’s biobased alcohol to liquid fuel conversion technology; Partnership targets scaling up zeolite catalysts for commercial biofuel production; Collaboration combines Vertimass’ innovative process with Clariant’s 60+ years of zeolite development expertise Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
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