by Tom Banse (Salish Current/News from the States) ... Felleman (Fred Felleman, elected Seattle port commissioner) was dismayed earlier this fall when a United Nations-led push to decarbonize the marine shipping industry went aground under threat of punitive trade sanctions from the
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Back TO HOMEThe Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Integrated Dynamics
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Integrated Dynamics focuses on next-generation biorefineries by leveraging rugged, naturally advantaged microbes known as hyperthermophiles. These microbes grow in temperatures above 85ºC, which implicitly excludes microbial contaminants—a critical advantage, as up to 10% of ethanol ferments are compromised. Hyperthermophiles
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Clean Cooking, Real Impact: How Biofuel Innovation Is Empowering Women, Jobs In Nigeria
by Oluseyi Taiwo-Oguntuase (Independent) Lilian Aremu, Vice President of Operation Green Energy Biofuels and Co-Founder of Kike Technologies, is a social entrepreneur and transformational leader. In this interview with SEYI TAIWO-OGUNTUASE, she discussed the organisation’s pioneering efforts in expanding access to clean
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Hydrogen Emissions Are ‘Supercharging’ the Warming Impact of Methane
by Ayesha Tandon (Carbon Brief) The warming impact of hydrogen has been “overlooked” in projections of climate change, according to authors of the latest “global hydrogen budget”. The study, published in Nature, is the most comprehensive analysis yet of the global hydrogen cycle,
December 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Neste Supplies Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Cathay Group Scaling up the Use of SAF across Three Major Aviation Regions
(Neste) Neste and Cathay Group have agreed on the supply of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ for the group’s aviation operations across three major aviation regions: Europe, the United States, and Asia-Pacific. This agreement supports Cathay to scale up its use of sustainable
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New Zealand Initiatives Announced on Electric Aircraft, Hydrogen Refuelling and Carbon Removals
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) Air New Zealand has commenced testing of a battery-electric BETA Alia CX300 aircraft, ahead of commercial evaluation of cargo flights with a second aircraft in 2027. Together with a technical team from the manufacturer, US-based BETA Technologies,
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Asia-Pacific Study Reveals Pessimistic Outlook for SAF Uptake by 2030 as Singapore Details Levy
by Tony Harrington (Green Air) A new assessment of sustainable aviation fuel across the Asia-Pacific region highlights low expectations of usage by 2030 without urgent policy support, saying multiple countries have proposed and discussed SAF targets but few have firm targets
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Airfreight Giants DHL Express and FedEx Announce Big US SAF Deals
by Tony Harrington (Green Air) Two of the world’s largest airfreight companies, DHL Express and FedEx, have announced fresh deals to buy sustainable aviation fuel in the US, advancing separate commitments that by 2030, SAF will comprise at least 30% of
December 19, 2025 Read Full Article
ICAO Releases First-Ever Growth Factor for Airlines’ CORSIA Offsetting Requirements
by Christopher Surgenor (Green Air) ICAO has confirmed governments participating in its CORSIA scheme will shortly be informing airlines of their first-ever carbon offsetting requirements under the international agreement. The emissions data collected or estimated from 138 member states was used
December 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Citroën Berlingo Promote More Sustainable Mobility in Europe as part of the HVO Aurora Trial
(Stellantis) • The Citroën Berlingo, powered by HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil), returns home to visit the Vigo production center as part of a European tour organized by Stellantis and SPH3. This event is part of the HVO Aurora Trial, an initiative that
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IFM Investors Launches Texas-Based Mobius Renewables, a Global Low Carbon Fuels Platform
(IFM Investors) IFM Investors (“IFM”) today announced the formation of Mobius Renewables (the “Company”), a new global, vertically integrated low carbon fuels platform established to accelerate the development, production, distribution and commercialization of biomethane at scale across North America and Europe.
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Inpasa Announces a New Biorefinery in Rondonópolis (MT) and an Expansion in Nova Mutum, Totaling R$ 3.48 Billion in Investments in the State.
(Inpasa) Inpasa, the largest grain ethanol biorefinery in Latin America, announces a new investment cycle in Mato Grosso, totaling R$3.48 billion. The package includes the construction of a new unit in Rondonópolis and the expansion of the Nova Mutum biorefinery, consolidating
December 19, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to WSU Sustainable Aviation Fuel Research.
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) WSU led the NARA project, which achieved the first commercial flight using jet fuel derived from wood in 2016. Utilizing forest harvest residuals, the Northwest region has a total potential SAF production of 6.5 million bone
December 19, 2025 Read Full Article
GHG Protocol Public Consultations Public Comment DEADLINE extended to January 31, 2026
(Greenhouse Gas Protocol) Public consultation is a critical component of GHG Protocol’s Standard Development and Revision Procedure, providing an opportunity for all stakeholders to contribute feedback on key topics related to GHG Protocol standards and guidance. Two public consultations are actively underway: One focuses
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Forging Our future: Public Interests and Property Rights: The Pipeline Looms in the 2026 Legislative Season
by Emily Boevers (Waverly Newspapers) ... Today, limited options exist to legally seize, use or redistribute property owned by another. Zoning laws are one example of limitations on property use. Voluntary easements grant another opportunity to use one’s property for limited
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Reolum Unveils Third e-Methanol Plant Plans
(Bioenergy International) In Spain, Reolum Renovables SL (Reolum), a developer of renewable energy and power-to-X (PtX) projects, has announced its third PtX project in the Castile and León region — in Monfarracinos, Zamora. Located in the Zamora Norte Industrial Park in Monfarracinos,
December 18, 2025 Read Full Article
CPTech Secures US and Saudi Patents for Pyrolysis-Oil Upgrading Process
(Bioenergy International) UK waste plastic recovery technology developer Pyroplast Energy Ltd, currently trading as Clean Planet Technologies (CPTech), part of the Clean Planet Group, has announced that its core pyrolysis-oil upgrading process has now been formally patented in both the United
December 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Kuehne+Nagel and SWISS Strengthen Partnership to Accelerate More Sustainable Aviation
(Kuehne+Nagel Air Logistics) Support the market introduction of synthetic aviation fuels produced by Synhelion; Long-term offtake agreement provides Synhelion with planning security to scale its technology Kuehne+Nagel, one of the world’s leading logistics providers, and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), Switzerland’s premium airline,
December 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Wärtsilä's Fuel-Flexible Engines Selected to Reduce Emissions on Two New Vessels for Brazilian Operator
(Wärtsilä/CISION) Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the main engines for two new pusher tugs being built for Brazilian operator AMAGGI. The ships are under construction at the Beconal shipyard, located in Manaus, Brazil, and are designed with a focus on decarbonised
December 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines, Par Hawaii and Pono Energy Partner to Advance the Hawai‘i-Based Market, Supply Chain for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
(Alaska Air/Hawaiian Airlines) The combined airlines will take the first deliveries of Hawaiʻi-made SAF in early 2026. The investment enables SAF production for more sustainable future flying, diversifies Hawaii’s fuels industry, strengthens energy independence and supports agriculture. Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines
December 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Odfjell Has Launched the First Operational Green Corridor between Brazil and Europe
(Odfjell) Based on certified sustainable biofuel, this initiative sets a new benchmark for deep-sea decarbonization, demonstrating that low-carbon solutions are available today (December 15, 2025). -- Our chemical tankers are now sailing the 5,000-nautical-mile route between Brazil and Europe with substantially lower
December 18, 2025 Read Full Article
The "Qingqing No. 1" Project, the World's Largest Integrated Green Hydrogen Ammonia and Methanol Project, Has Been Put into Operation.
by Fan Ying, Zhang Shuo (China Energy Engineering Corporation Brand Department (Google Translation)) On December 16, the commissioning ceremony for Phase I and the launch ceremony for Phase II of the "Qingqing Hydrogen-1" Songyuan Hydrogen Energy Industrial Park (Green Hydrogen-Ammonia-Methanol Integrated
December 18, 2025 Read Full Article
CIMC Enric's Green Methanol Project Commenced Production Today and Is Expected to Reach Full Capacity before the Spring Festival in 2026.
by Hu Haoqiong (Cailian Press (Google translation)) “After a month of trial operation, the project has reached 70% to 80% of its production capacity. Based on this capacity level, the monthly production of green methanol can reach 3,000 tons,” Wang Bihui, Deputy General
December 18, 2025 Read Full Article
ABS, ENEOS, NYK Line, and SEACOR Holdings Launch Joint Study to Develop a Methanol Marine Fuel Supply Network in the U.S.
(American Bureau of Shipping) American Bureau of Shipping (“ABS”), ENEOS Corporation (“ENEOS”), Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (“NYK Line”), and SEACOR Holdings Inc. (“SEACOR”) have begun a joint study to develop a methanol bunkering*¹ and supply chain network along the U.S. Gulf
December 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Hartmann and Heidelberg Materials Team up on Methanol-Powered Cement Carrier
(Shipping Telegraph) Heidelberg Materials Norge, in partnership with the Hartmann Group and the Norwegian NOx Fund on Thursday, December 11, announced the development of a new methanol-powered pneumatic cement carrier. United Bulk Carriers (UBC), a member of the Hartmann Group, said this
December 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Hapag-Lloyd Wins ZEMBA’s Second Tender for Pioneering e-Fuel Deployment
(Hapag-Lloyd) Second consecutive win after securing ZEMBA’s inaugural tender in 2024; ZEMBA members commit to at least 120,000 metric tonnes of CO₂e abatement; Hapag-Lloyd to deploy e-methanol on a trans-oceanic lane Today (December 17, 2025), the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) announced that Hapag-Lloyd is a winner of its
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Viewpoint -- EU Ethanol Supported by Mandates in 2026
by Toby Shay (Argus Media) Ethanol prices in Europe look to be well supported in 2026, and demand for higher greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions saving product is expected to grow. This comes as the EU's updated Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) is
December 18, 2025 Read Full Article
India Can Emerge as Global SAF Export Hub with Low-Carbon Ethanol Advantage: Triveni Engineering CEO
(PTI/Mint) India is positioning itself as a potential export hub for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), leveraging surplus ethanol capacity and lower carbon intensity compared to rivals like Brazil, according to Sameer Sinha, CEO (Sugar Business) of Triveni Engineering and Industries Ltd. In
December 17, 2025 Read Full Article
California's RABA Begins Shift to B20 Biodiesel across Bus Fleet
(Metro Magazine) Redding, California’s Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA) will now operate its entire 16-bus diesel fleet on a B20 biodiesel blend through its regular fueling program. -- The transition marks a significant step in RABA’s continued commitment to sustainability, cleaner air,
December 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Microbes Turn Hazardous Waste into Valuable Products
by Chris Hubbuch (Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center) Making fuels and other products from plants requires treating the plant fibers to break apart sugars and other parts of the plant cell wall. The leftover liquid (or liquor) from the process must be
December 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Lighthouse Green Fuels Launches Consultation on £2bn Teesside Sustainable Aviation Fuel Facility DEADLINE January 13, 2026
(Lighthouse Green Fuels) • Alfanar Group’s Lighthouse Green Fuels (LGF) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) facility on Teesside has today progressed to the public consultation phase of the Development Consent Order (DCO) process The £2bn project is expected to be the first commercial
December 17, 2025 Read Full Article
RNG Coalition Concludes RNG Conference with Eye on Tomorrow
(RNG Coalition/Canadian Biomass Magazine) Maritime Task Force highlights demand expansion efforts -- On Dec. 4, RNG COALITION concluded its annual RNG CONFERENCE with a clear message: the North American renewable natural gas (RNG) industry has entered its next phase of growth, advancing
December 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Ethanol Production in Brazil: New Technology Promises to Eliminate the Fuel's Carbon Footprint.
by Rodrigo Souza (Click Petroleo e Gas) By combining BECCS, biochar, and new carbon capture models, ethanol production in Brazil can achieve negative emissions and expand its role in the energy transition. A ethanol production in Brazil It is undergoing a decisive transformation driven by
December 17, 2025 Read Full Article
'From Earth to Engine': New Documentary Highlights Brazil’s Leadership in Ethanol and Decarbonization — Featuring Inpasa
(Acumen Media/EIN Presswire) A powerful new documentary, From Earth to Engine, will premiere globally as part of the Global Sustainable Trade Initiative, an exclusive content series. The film unveils how ethanol, one of the world’s most scalable biofuels, is transforming the
December 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Connections: Failing Grade -- Latest Solid Waste Industry LCA on Organics Diversion vs. Landfilling
by Sally Brown (BioCycle) It is very tempting to look at the world in black and white, good and evil, right and wrong. ... In the real world we have nuance and the great unknown. Both leave us with choices that come
December 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Carolina Renewable Products Breaks Ground on $280 Million Renewable Diesel Facility in Orangeburg County
(Carolina Renewable Products) Carolina Renewable Products (CRP) has officially broken ground on its first renewable diesel facility in Orangeburg County, marking the launch of a $280 million clean-energy investment that will create 155 jobs over the next five years. Located at 546
December 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Lummus Technology and Advanced Ionics Break Ground on Green Hydrogen Pilot Plant
(Lummus Technology) Next phase of partnership will accelerate the availability of cost-effective green hydrogen. -- Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, and Advanced Ionics, a low-cost green hydrogen technology provider, broke ground recently on a pilot
December 17, 2025 Read Full Article
EcoCeres Earns Prestigious RSB ICAO CORSIA Certification, Underscoring Global Leadership in Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(EcoCeres) EcoCeres has attained certification under the RSB ICAO CORSIA scheme for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), a globally recognised standard aligned with the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). EcoCeres Inc., a leading pure-play renewable
December 17, 2025 Read Full Article
KBR’s Methanol Technology Selected by Fikrat Al-Tadweer for the First Biomethanol Plant in Saudi Arabia
(Kellogg Brown & Root/Globe Newswire) KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that it has been awarded a contract for its PureMSM green methanol technology by Fikrat Al-Tadweer for a pioneering biomethanol plant in Saudi Arabia for transforming landfill-gas into clean fuels. KBR’s PureM solution
December 17, 2025 Read Full Article
The Top 10 Gruberisms: Longtime Gevo CEO Set to Become Executive Chairman, Bloom to CEO
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) After years of Pat Gruber standing on ABLC stages and pointing out the big problems the industry could—and should—solve, here’s the latest one: he’s announced his impending retirement as Chief Executive Officer of Gevo, planned for April 2026. At
December 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Choosing the Right Fuel Is Like Choosing the Right Tool for the Job
by Matt Herr (Freight Waves) Chevron’s suite of fuels simplifies fuel decisions -- In the December 1 episode of Net-Zero Carbon, Dave Slade, principal biofuels scientist at Chevron, sat down with host Mary O’Connell to discuss how fleets can incorporate lower carbon intensity fuels
December 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Innovation Powering the Future of Renewable Fuels
(Neste) Innovation has always been the engine behind renewable fuels. Today, it is more critical than ever – not only to scale up the production of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, but also to unlock the next generation of renewable
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Inside Johnson Matthey's Hydrogen Engine Testing Facility
by James Darley (Sustainability Magazine) Johnson Matthey has opened a US$3.1m hydrogen internal combustion engine facility in Gothenburg to test emission control systems for heavy-duty transport Johnson Matthey has opened its first hydrogen internal combustion engine (H₂ICE) testing facility in Gothenburg, Sweden. The
December 16, 2025 Read Full Article
QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Allen Schaeffer
The undeniable and tremendous improvements in air quality we enjoy today are thanks in part to new engines, clean air technology, and cleaner fuels. ... Access to a growing supply of renewable fuels is a key aspect of sustainability for users
December 16, 2025 Read Full Article
2025 in Review: Engines Work
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) Vehicle, engine, and equipment makers, and their suppliers and fuel producers, are adapting and pivoting to meet the demands of the moment. ... Reeling from the sharp fall of electric vehicles and the seismic shift in Washington,
December 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Chloride-Resistant Ru Nanocatalysts for Sustainable Hydrogen Production from Seawater
(Chung-Ang University) This study presents a breakthrough in sustainable hydrogen production from seawater using chloride-resistant Ru nanocatalysts for direct electrolysis. The crystalline/amorphous Ru heterostructure exhibits 37× higher activity than commercial Pt catalysts in alkaline water electrolysis, enabling cost-effective hydrogen generation. By
December 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Hapag-Lloyd Orders Eight New Dual-Fuel Methanol Container Ships
(Hapag-Lloyd) Deliveries expected in 2028 and 2029; Investment volume of more than USD 500 million; Additional agreement on 14 long-term charter contracts -- Hapag-Lloyd has signed a contract with the Chinese shipyard CIMC Raffles for the construction of eight new container ships. The ordered
December 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Webinar: Finding Feedstocks: Biofuels Outlook Q4 2025
(ResourceWise) Get Expert Insights to Navigate Supply Tightness, Policy Shifts, and 2026 Demand. -- What We'll Cover Global Market Update Key trends across Europe, the U.S., and Asia shaping current feedstock markets. 2026 Demand Build What to expect from tightening obligations and expanding decarbonization targets. Regulatory
December 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Webinar: EUDR and Supply Chain Transparency Panel Discussion
(ResourceWise) As companies navigate the complexities of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), supply chain transparency has become a critical focus. Join our expert panel for a deep dive into the latest trends in EUDR compliance, the role of transparency in global
December 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Webinar: Lessons from the Field with Strategic Biofuels Practical Guidance for Biofuel Project Developers
(ResourceWise) Join us for a live armchair discussion with leaders from Strategic Biofuels and ResourceWise. We'll explore the key lessons learned from developing a successful biofuel project under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2). This session will provide actionable guidance on navigating regulatory complexity, optimizing feedstock
December 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Major Investments in Polish Biomethane Become a Reality. Biorig Will Invest over PLN 1.5 Billion in a Platform Targeting 1 TWh/ Year
(Solarig) • Solarig, a worldwide leader in sustainable energy solutions with a proven project record of 20 GW, is expanding its biomethane operations in Poland through its renewable gases division, Biorig. The goal is to develop and operate a portfolio of more
December 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Why Managing Fuel Consumption Matters for Every Trucker
by Asparuh Koev (Transmetrics/Biofuels Digest) The Trump administration’s plan to scale back the Biden-era fuel-efficiency standards may trim compliance costs for manufacturers and even reduce the sticker price on new vehicles. Yet for fleet owners, any upfront relief is likely to be short-lived.
December 16, 2025 Read Full Article
The Midnight Moment: Haffner Energy, Metafuels, Sugar Valley Energy Get Lit
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... After decades of laboratory work, pilot plants, and demonstrations, the sector is pivoting—decisively—from invention to execution. The chemistry has been proven. The technologies have been validated. What comes next is not about breakthroughs, but
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Indian Army Formally Introduces Biodiesel into Its Fuel Supply Chain
by Vivek Waghmode (BioEnegy Times) In a major move to advance clean energy adoption and bolster the Centre’s green agenda, the Indian Army has officially incorporated biodiesel into its fuel network. The initiative was inaugurated at a ceremony in New Delhi, where
December 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market Size to Worth USD 357.41 Billion by 2035 - Exclusive Report by Towards Chemical and Materials
(Precedence Research/Yahoo! Finance/Globe Newswire) According to Towards Chemical and Materials Consulting ™, The global sustainable aviation fuel market was estimated to be USD 2.31 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 357.41 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of
December 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Hydrogen in Aviation Offers Potential for Growth and Deeper Emissions Reductions, New Study Shows
(Rolls-Royce) Rolls-Royce, easyJet, Heathrow and University College London Air Transportation Systems Lab (UCL ATSLab) published a report highlighting how hydrogen-powered aircraft could enable European and UK aviation to cut carbon emissions while supporting future growth. The study, Enabling Hydrogen in the European Aviation
December 15, 2025 Read Full Article
German Cabinet Approves Draft Biofuels Law, Food-Based Ingredient Use to Continue
by Michael Hogan (Reuters) Germany's cabinet approved a draft biofuels law on Wednesday, which will allow continued use of food and animal feed as biofuel ingredients, the environment ministry said in a statement. Germany’s programme to cut greenhouse gases includes blending biofuels,
December 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Maryland Biofuels Task Force Releases Landmark Report Showing Major Economic, Environmental & Public Health Benefits of Higher Biofuel Blends
(Maryland Biofuels Task Force) Report highlights lower fuel prices and immediate reductions in carbon and air-toxic emissions under a proposed Clean Fuel Standard. — The Maryland Biofuels Task Force, a diverse coalition of ~50 subject-matter experts representing 30+ agricultural, environmental, governmental,
December 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Trump Administration Cancels Pipeline Safety Research
by Mike Soraghan (Politico Pro Energywire) The study was mostly complete, meaning taxpayers paid for safety information they'll never see, a watchdog group said. -- Federal officials have quietly canceled research into the dangers of pipelines carrying carbon dioxide and hazardous substances, according
December 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Technical Brief: A Comparative Assessment of Modern Clean Cooking Fuel
(United Nations Industrial Development Organization) A shift from conventional sources of energy for cooking raises the question of what alternatives exist. Cooking is an energy-intensive process, so the transition needs to be to sources that can meet the energy demand, are
December 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Haffner Energy Secures Major Partnership in Canada, Kicks off Unprecedented Scale-up
(Haffner Energy) Haffner Energy announces the signing of a major strategic partnership in Canada, just weeks after unveiling its H6 product line to the public. This agreement marks a major breakthrough for the company and reverses the trend of a difficult
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LanzaTech Announces First SAF Plant in Oman
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Oman, IFC – International Finance Corporation is collaborating with LanzaTech to support the development of Oman’s first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) plant. The collaboration will aim to assess key technical and financial aspects of the groundbreaking
December 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Teagasc Unveils New Study on Agricultural Feedstocks for Ireland’s Emerging Biomethane Industry
(Teagasc) Teagasc today, December 11th, announced the publication of a landmark research report assessing the potential for agriculture-based anaerobic digestion (AD) to support Ireland’s growing biomethane industry. The report, produced under the FLEET Project (Farm Level Economic, Environmental and Transport Modelling of
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Topsoe and Carbon Neutral Fuels Join Forces to Advance e-SAF with SOEC Electrolyzer Technology
(Topsoe) • Topsoe has been chosen to deliver advanced Solid Oxide Electrolyzer Cell (SOEC) technology, consuming 120MW green power for Carbon Neutral Fuels’ e-SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) project called Project Starling in Workington, UK. The plant is expected to produce 25,000 metric tons of e-SAF per
December 12, 2025 Read Full Article
CETY Launches HTAP™ Platform for Anaerobic Digestion Facilities to Increase RNG Production and Convert Digestate into Biochar
(Clean Energy Technologies) Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: CETY) (“CETY” or the “Company”), a clean energy technology company delivering scalable solutions in power generation, storage, waste-to-energy, and heat-to-power, today (December 10, 2025) announced a dedicated HTAP™ based platform designed for integration with
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Tastes Great, Less Filling — That’s Why Biogas Is Booming
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... ANVIL Not… beer? A.D. Nope. Biogas. Renewable methane. Think of it like this: Tastes great to the markets: new contracts, new plants, new revenue — Germany building upgrading units like they’re offensive lines. Less filling for the planet: lower CI, lower methane, lower
December 12, 2025 Read Full Article
The Nebraska Corn Board Is Seeking Applications for Ethanol Infrastructure Grant Program DEADLINE January 23, 2026
(Nebraska Corn Board/Morning Ag Clips) The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) is accepting applications for the Ethanol Infrastructure Grant Program, which helps Nebraska fuel retailers add or expand higher ethanol blend options such as E15, E30 and E85. The program is designed
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2026: The Year Ahead -- 45Z Takes off, but Not to Expand SAF
by Jacqui Fatka (CoBank) Key Points: Ethanol producers can capture significant 45Z payments with minimal plant changes. For connected facilities, the launch of Tallgrass’ Trailblazer carbon pipeline creates an extra CI reduction boost. The elimination of the SAF incentive will further constrain liftoff
December 12, 2025 Read Full Article
California Regulators Back Cheaper, Higher-Ethanol Gasoline
by Alex Nieves (Politico Pro) Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law this year with the aim of lowering gasoline prices by blending more ethanol into fuel. -- California environmental regulators on Thursday (December 11, 2025) endorsed higher ethanol content in gasoline, paving
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Global Decarbonization Efforts Are about to Be Reshaped by the EU
by Jim Giles (Trellis) The impact of the bloc’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism extends well beyond the hard-to-abate sectors covered by the legislation. -- Key Takeaways: Imports into the European Union from six hard-to-abate sectors will be subject to a carbon fee from
December 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Certas Energy Awarded Ecovadis Award for Sustainability Performance
(Biofuels International) Independent fuel distributor in the UK Certas Energy has achieved the EcoVadis ‘Gold Medal’ for its commitments to responsible business practice. The award places Certas Energy in the top five per cent of businesses reviewed by EcoVadis globally in relation to sustainability
December 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Danforth Plant Science Center to Lead Multi-Disciplinary Research to Enhance Stress Resilience in Bioenergy Sorghum
by Donald Danforth Plant Science Center (Newswise) Andrea Eveland, Ph.D., Principal Investigator and member at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, will lead a multi-institutional project to deepen the understanding of sorghum, a versatile bioenergy crop, and its response to environmental challenges.
December 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Memorandum of Understanding Concluded on Establishing a Standard Design Framework Utilizing MILES for Liquefied CO2 Carriers and Alternative Fuel Ships
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries group, Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., "K" LINE, MOL, NYK Line, JMU and NSY have concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a standard design framework to efficiently
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EBA Statistical Report 2025
(European Biogas Association) The European Biogas Association (EBA) today (December 10, 2025) unveils the 15th edition of its Statistical Report, the landmark annual publication offering the most comprehensive assessment of biogas and biomethane markets in Europe. The 2024–2025 dataset underscores the
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BNDES Approves R$ 384.3 Million for FS's Innovative CO₂ Storage Project.
(BNDES News Agency (Google Translation)) With resources from BNDES Mais Inovação, FS will store underground the CO2 produced in the manufacture of corn ethanol in Lucas do Rio Verde (MT). -- The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has approved R$ 384.3 million to
December 11, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Montana Renewables’ Expansion
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Montana Renewables is aggressively scaling, having reached a 45 million gallon per year SAF run rate in 2024, with plans to hit 150 million gallons by 2026. As a joint venture between Calumet and Warburg Pincus,
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Catalysis for SAF Production
(Biofuels Digest) As the aviation industry accelerates its push toward net-zero, the role of advanced catalysis in enabling sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production is becoming increasingly critical. Ketjen, a global leader in refinery catalyst solutions, is committed to help its customers in
December 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Blockchain Shipment of Bio-Butanol
by David Priestman (Logistics Business) Grangemouth-based Scottish green chemical producer Celtic Renewables has partnered with LogChain, a digital supply chain and logistics software developer, to make international shipping more sustainable with the first digitalised shipment of green chemicals. Celtic used LogChain’s private
December 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Clear Technical Standards Imperative before Making Petrol-Ethanol Fuel Mandatory: Experts
(Viet Stock) Experts and businesses are calling for a clear roadmap for E10 biofuel implementation to gradually replace traditional unleaded petrol to reduce emissions from vehicles. The Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Circular 50/2025/TT-BCT, setting out a national roadmap for adopting
December 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Farmers and Innovators Say There Is Potential in Australia's Untapped Biofuel Sector
by Danielle Pope (ABC) Innovators and farmers are calling for greater backing to help establish a domestic biofuel industry. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation estimates an Australian low-carbon fuel industry could be worth $36 billion by 2050. What's next? The federal government has established
December 10, 2025 Read Full Article
German Cabinet Approves Draft Biofuels Law, Food-Based Ingredient Use to Continue
by Michael Hogan (Reuters) Germany's cabinet approved a draft biofuels law on Wednesday (December 10, 2025), which will allow continued use of food and animal feed as biofuel ingredients, the environment ministry said in a statement. Germany’s programme to cut greenhouse gases includes
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We Need to Talk About Biomass
by David Carpintero (ePURE/Ethanol Producer Magazine) It’s the argument that wouldn’t die: the so-called “food vs. fuel” fallacy that has persisted in the global discourse on the role of biofuels in transport decarbonization. Fortunately, new research has finally driven a stake through
December 10, 2025 Read Full Article
The Road to Methanol
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Road to Methanol, we go inside the technical and commercial blueprint that is redefining what’s possible at scale. Beaver Lake demonstrates how proven gasification technology, robust feedstock supply, and bankable offtake converge into a replicable model — one capable
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Moeve and UPM Join Forces to Drive Innovation in Green Molecules
(Moeve) During an event held today (December 5, 2025) at Moeve's headquarters, the company and the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) signed an agreement to create the first Green Molecules Innovation Chair, a pioneering collaborative space created with the aim
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Abundia Global Impact Group, Inc. Advances Its Plastics Recycling Facility with Alterra Energy's Technology Platform
(Abundia Global Impact Group) Abundia advances its licensing agreement by delivering site notification to Alterra Energy for the deployment of its plastics liquefactions technology at Abundia's Cedar Port Renewable Energy Complex -- Abundia Global Impact Group, Inc. (NYSE American: AGIG) ("Abundia" or
December 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Green Plains Achieves a Milestone as CO2 from Nebraska is Sequestered in Wyoming
(Green Plains) All Three Nebraska Facilities Now Capturing CO2; First 45Z Payment Demonstrates Early Value -- Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRE) today announced that biogenic carbon dioxide from all three of its Nebraska facilities, Central City, Wood River, and York, is now
December 10, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Forest Concepts’ Feedstock Innovations
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Addressing the “slow build” bottleneck in biomass facilities, Forest Concepts introduces modular “Plug and Play” processing systems to accelerate deployment. Their proprietary Crumbles® technology creates uniform feedstock particles that tolerate high moisture, removing the need for
December 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Bell 505 Achieves Over 700 Flight Hours with Blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Bell Textron) In collaboration with Safran Helicopter Engines, Bell shares long-term success with using SAF on the Bell 505 -- Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced during European Rotors 2025 that a single, dedicated Bell 505 has surpassed 700 flight hours using
December 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Banks Mining Cuts 2084 Tonnes of CO₂ Using Dieselite Biodiesel Blend
(Argent Fuel) Banks Mining, a long-established mining and quarrying company, has partnered with biodiesel supplier Argent Energy to lower carbon emissions from its mining operations. Known for surface mining, Banks operates one of the UK’s largest wholly-owned fleets of earthmoving machinery. The
December 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Manatee County Selects Nopetro and Johnson Controls to Deliver Innovative Renewable Natural Gas Project
(Nopetro Energy/PR Newswire) The first-of-its-kind facility on Florida's west coast will turn waste into clean fuel for local trucks and buses, create jobs, drive lasting economic and environmental benefits -- Nopetro Energy, a vertically-integrated producer, distributor and operator of natural gas solutions
December 09, 2025 Read Full Article
EU Strikes Deal to Weaken Corporate Sustainability Laws
by Mrinmay Dey and Kate Abnett (Reuters) EU waters down rules after industry pressure; Exempts more companies from due diligence, sustainability reporting rules; Drops climate transition plans requirement The European Union reached a deal on Tuesday (December 9, 2025) to scale back its
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Council Continues Commitment to Enhance Biofuel Use in European Union
(U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC)) U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) Regional Ethanol Manager for the European Union (EU), United Kingdom (U.K.) and Canada Stephanie Larson traveled to Belgium and Italy to advocate for higher levels of ethanol use, acceptance
December 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Council Shares Responsible Farming Practice Advancements, Biofuels’ Carbon Reduction Capabilities At COP30
(U.S. Grains & Bioproducts Council) U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) Director of Global Sustainability Carlos Suárez and USGBC Multilateral Policy Manager Linda Schmid recently attended the United Nations’ annual climate summit, COP30, to share the advancements in responsible farming practices
December 09, 2025 Read Full Article
DNV Report: Methanol as Marine Fuel at High Readiness Level, but Adoption Hurdles Remain
(DNV) As the industry explores multiple decarbonization pathways, methanol is gaining attention as a practical and scalable alternative fuel for deep-sea shipping. This is supported by over 450 methanol-capable vessels in operation and on order and technical solutions now available for
December 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Bioethanol in Ukraine: What Is It, Bioethanol Production and Market Development Prospects
(YouControl Market Blog (Google Translation)) Formation of the bioethanol market in Ukraine: potential and benefits -- The modern world is actively switching to renewable energy sources, and bioethanol is attracting special attention as an ecological alternative to gasoline. This fuel has a
December 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Local Production of New Fuels Will Accelerate Green Corridors from the Port of Barcelona
by Alejandro Flores García (El Canal (Google Translation)) The newly launched Energy Transition Plan for the Catalan venue foresees a public-private investment of 1.7 billion euros until 2040 through 150 actions -- The Port of Barcelona presented its new Energy Transition
December 09, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to aireg’s Affordable SAF Initiative
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This guide argues that Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is more financially viable for passengers than often perceived. Data presented by aireg shows that meeting ReFuelEU mandates—which rise to 70% by 2050—would increase ticket costs for a
December 09, 2025 Read Full Article
3 Ways to Unlock the Full Potential of Carbon Pricing
by Austin Whitman (Change Climate Project/Trellis) Aligning corporate and policy frameworks can unlock climate finance and enhance accountability. Sustainability professionals need consistent terminology and standards to distinguish meaningful carbon pricing mechanisms from symbolic ones. Internal carbon pricing can fund supplier decarbonization and significantly
December 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Airlines Warn Green Fuel Goals at Risk as Supply Falls Short
by Joanna Plucinska and Olivia Le Poidevin (Reuters) SAF production not meeting expected volumes, says IATA's Willie Walsh; SAF currently 0.3% of global jet fuel usage, projected 0.7% by 2025; Airlines blame producers for high SAF prices, insufficient production The global airline industry is
December 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Science and Society Intersect through Diesel and Biodiesel Engines
(The Dong-a Ilbo) ... In the late 19th century, after gasoline-powered engines were invented, Rudolf Diesel set out to create an engine that could run not only on gasoline, which was in short supply at the time, but also on a
December 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Idemitsu, Kanematsu Start Biofuel Supply for Ships
by Motoko Hasegawa (Argus Media) Japanese refiner Idemitsu and trading house Kanematsu have started supplying biofuel mixed with fatty acid methyl ester (Fame) for oceangoing ships, to help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the maritime sector, the companies said today. In
December 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Minnesota State Mankato’s Agroecology Class Visits Guardian Energy
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) A group of students from Minnesota State University, Mankato’s agroecology class visited Guardian Energy yesterday, the fifth time the class has toured the plant to learn about ethanol production in the last seven years. “We’re always delighted to welcome
December 08, 2025 Read Full Article
SNU Researchers Develop Technology for Simultaneous Production of Purified Water and Hydrogen — Proposing a Sustainable Water Treatment Platform with Integrated Energy Recovery
(Seoul National University) - Water purification and hydrogen generation achieved simultaneously via nanoelectrokinetic ion concentration polarization; - Promising for use in infrastructure-limited environments such as disaster sites, spacecraft, and military operations; - Published in Communications Materials, an international journal in materials science Seoul
December 08, 2025 Read Full Article
DevvStream and Southern Energy Renewables Announce Business Combination Targeting Low-Cost Production of Carbon-Negative SAF and Green Methanol
(DevvStream/Business Wire) Combination integrates carbon-credit origination expertise with U.S.-produced, lower-cost carbon-negative fuels to meet growing global demand; Southern secures a $402 million bond allocation from the Louisiana Community Development Authority in support of its flagship biomass-to-fuel facility; Southern makes initial PIPE Investment in
December 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Agrivoltaics for Sorghum, Soybean Grain
by Lior Kahana (PV Magazine) Researchers in the United States found that shading from agrivoltaic systems reduces grain numbers in both sorghum and soybean, but sorghum can partially compensate by increasing grain weight while soybean cannot. The study shows that sorghum and
December 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Six Member States Push EU to Water Down 2035 Ban on Internal Combustion Engine Cars
by Inti Landauro and Louise Rasmussen (Reuters) Six European Union countries have on Friday (December 5, 2025) asked the European Commission to water down an effective ban on the sale of internal combustion engine cars slated for 2035 ahead of the
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New Study Finds California’s Soybean ILUC Values Are Outdated
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) The analysis reveals CARB’s ILUC values for US soy-based biodiesel and renewable diesel lack current data overstate emissions -- A recent study commissioned by Clean Fuels Alliance America and Farmers Fueling the Future finds that California’s indirect land
December 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Million Air and Avfuel Bring Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Austin
(Biofuels International) Luxury FBO Million Air Austin (KAUS) and leading fuel supplier Avfuel Corporation came together to boost sustainable aviation operations at Austin Bergstrom International Airport with the addition of sustainable aviation fuel. The SAF — which went into service on November 20
December 05, 2025 Read Full Article
European Biomethane Benchmark: 2025 Edition
(SIA) The 8th edition of the European Biomethane Benchmark reveals sustained growth in the biomethane sector, in a context of expanding renewable energies and an evolving regulatory framework. The biomethane sector in Europe continues its strong growth momentum, with more than 1,500
December 05, 2025 Read Full Article
RSB Launches Market Acceleration Indicator to Unlock Investment and Scale SAF Supply
(Roundtable for Sustainable Biomaterials) Developed in partnership with World Energy and shaped by a broad, global consultation, this new framework recognises long-term environmental attribute certificate (EAC) offtake agreements and provides a credible demand signal to support financing for SAF production Geneva, Switzerland 4December 2025 – The Roundtable
December 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Exploring Ethanol: New Fuel Trial to Start on Laura Mærsk
(Maersk) Summary: Maersk continues to explore options to diversify its low-emission fuel portfolio by testing ethanol in a dual-fuel methanol engine. Maersk to trial 50/50 ethanol-methanol blend on the vessel Laura Mærsk Initial E10 test confirmed safe integration and strong performance Ethanol offers another scalable,
December 05, 2025 Read Full Article
GEODIS Pilots Southeast Asia’s First Cross-Border Trucking Service Using Renewable Diesel
(GEODIS) GEODIS, a global leader in transport and logistics, has announced the launch of the region’s first cross-border trucking operation to be powered by Neste MY Renewable Diesel™, marking a major milestone in the decarbonization of its regional road network. The pilot
December 05, 2025 Read Full Article
World Fuel Services Supplies a Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Vessel with Waste-Based Biofuels in Greece through Collaboration with EKO
(World Kinect) World Fuel Services, a World Kinect (NYSE: WKC) company (World Fuel) announces that Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has carried out one of the first commercial biofuel bunkerings for a cruise vessel in Greece, with Norwegian Viva receiving a waste-based marine fuel
December 05, 2025 Read Full Article
FincoEnergies Launches GoodFuels B15: A Reliable and Compliant Drop-in Biofuel for Inland Shipping
(FincoEnergies) FincoEnergies launches GoodFuels B15, a 15% FAME-based biofuel blend that helps the Dutch maritime industry reduce emissions immediately. With GoodFuels B15, FincoEnergies provides shipowners with a practical, reliable drop-in solution at a time when the need for concrete decarbonisation measures continues to
December 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Sustainable Biofeedstock Supply Chains for Advanced Biofuels in Europe towards 2050
(Concawe) Report no. 10/25: Advanced biofuels are expected to play a key role in the decarbonisation of the European transport sector, particularly in hard-to-abate segments such as aviation, maritime transport, and heavy-duty road vehicles. To support the EU’s climate neutrality objectives
December 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Ukraine Plants First Miscanthus Plantation to Restore Degraded Land and Produce Eco-friendly Biofuel
(The Odessa Journal) In Teofipol, Khmelnytskyi region, the first municipal miscanthus plantation in Ukraine—covering 8 hectares—has been planted with the support of a EUR 50,000 grant from Slovenia, the Khmelnytskyi Regional Development Agency reported. A plot of polluted, agriculturally unsuitable land near the
December 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Government Boosts Advanced Biofuel Production through Expanded JI-VAN Yojana
by Shri Suresh Gopi (Minister of State in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas/Lok Sabha/The Impressive Times) The Government had notified the “Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN (Jaiv Indhan- Vatavaran Anukool fasal awashesh Nivaran) Yojana” 2019, amended in 2024, with the objectives to
December 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Greenlyte Launches World’s First LiquidSolar™ e-Fuel Plant, Marking Industrial Breakthrough for Synthetic Energy
(Greenlyte Carbon Technologies) Greenlyte Carbon Technologies is inaugurating the worldwide first LiquidSolar SNG plant in Duisburg, marking a decisive step from development towards industrial production of synthetic fuels (e-fuels). This milestone positions Greenlyte as a technology leader for innovative, competitive new
December 04, 2025 Read Full Article
India Targets 5% Biofuel Blend by 2030 on International Flights to Cut Emissions
by Shubhayan Bhattacharya (NDTV Profit/MSN) India will use at least 5% blended biofuel in foreign flights by 2030 to meet international carbon emissions standards, the government said on Monday (December 1, 2025). Sustainable aviation fuel or SAF has been slowly gaining prominence
December 04, 2025 Read Full Article
AXEGAZ T&T and Cargill Launch First Baltic Bio-LNG Shipment
(Bioenergy Insight) AXEGAZ Trading & Technologies (AXEGAZ T&T) and Cargill have successfully loaded ISCC-EU certified Bio-LNG onto an AVENIR bunkering vessel at KN Energies’ LNG Terminal in Klaipeda, Lithuania. The operation strengthens the companies’ presence in Europe’s renewable marine fuel market and
December 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Construction Underway at Landmark Tarbert Next Generation Power Station
(SSE) SSE’s Tarbert Next Generation Power Station in Co. Kerry has now entered full construction, with foundations and civil works underway following completion of early enabling works at the site. This marks a major milestone in the delivery of the up
December 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Tallink Vessel MyStar Generates Compliance for Gasum’s FuelEU Maritime Pool
(Gasum) Gasum has signed a pooling and bio-LNG agreement with Elenger, Tallink’s fuel provider. MyStar runs on bio-LNG to generate additional compliance surplus for Gasum’s pool. Nordic energy company Gasum and Baltic energy company Elenger have signed a FuelEU Maritime co-operation agreement.
December 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Extracting More from Each Bushel: Corn in Fuel & Feed Use
by Krista Swanson (National Corn Growers Association) ... The ethanol industry has made significant gains in efficiency to extract more products and value out of each bushel of corn. Considering roughly one-third of U.S. corn is used for ethanol, such efficiency
December 04, 2025 Read Full Article
St. Louis Companies Look to Get in on the Growing Global Biofuels Market
by Eric Schmid (St. Louis Magazine) ... Biofuels, such as those refined from the fats and oils from certain seed crops or even used cooking oil, offer a compelling alternative to traditional fuels—and electric batteries, too. ... Global demand is growing for alternative
December 04, 2025 Read Full Article
DNV Awards MSC, Zhoushan Changhong International, and CIMC ORIC AiP for New 21,700 TEU Ammonia Powered Mega-Boxship
(DNV) DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to the joint consortium of MSC, Zhoushan Changhong International, and CIMC ORIC for a new 21,700 TEU ammonia-dual fueled ultra-large container ship design. The AiP is another milestone in the development of
December 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Maritime Exhibition in Shanghai Debuts Ammonia and Hydrogen Ship Engines
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, CCTV reported Marintec China opened December 2 in Shanghai, bringing together over 2,200 exhibitors from more than 40 countries and regions. China’s first ammonia fueled medium speed engine and the world’s first marine ammonia-hydrogen engine
December 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Forestry Council Weighs $210M SAF Proposal
(Forest Data Network) Consideration of proposed Wisconsin state legislation that would approve $210 million in financing for a sustainable aviation fuel refinery in Hayward, Wisconsin, was launched at the meeting of the Wisconsin Council on Forestry on November 18. The legislation would
December 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Agri-Feedstocks, the Emerging Backbone of Europe’s Biofuel Ambitions
(EurActiv) Europe’s energy giants are seeking to harness the potential of agricultural residues to increase the use of biofuel -- As Europe races to decarbonise transport, biofuels are taking on renewed strategic importance. The European Commission has just published a bioeconomy strategy which recommends
December 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Biochar Boosts Clean Energy Output from Food Waste in Novel Two-Stage Digestion System
( Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University/Biomass Magazine) A new study from researchers at the University of Western Australia and Universitas Brawijaya has found that adding biochar to advanced food waste recycling systems can significantly increase the clean energy yields of hydrogen
December 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Commission Presents New Bioeconomy Strategy to Drive Green Growth, Competitiveness and Resilience across Europe
(European Commission) Today (November 26, 2025), the Commission adopted a new Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy, charting a way forward to build a clean, competitive and resilient European economy. By using renewable biological resources from land and sea and providing
December 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Open Consultation: Common Biomass Sustainability Framework DEADLINE February 27, 2026
(U.K. Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) This consultation is seeking views on the development of a common biomass sustainability framework, which includes proposals for strengthening existing biomass sustainability criteria in line with latest evidence as well as improvements to current
December 03, 2025 Read Full Article
A Survey of Renewable Fuels and Carbon Capture / Storage / Utilization Activity in Taiwan
by Solomon Tekle Rikitu* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Taiwan’s 2050 net-zero target has catalyzed rapid developments in renewable fuels and carbon management technologies. This survey synthesizes the most recent landscape of renewable fuel pathways, carbon capture/storage/utilization (CCS/CCU) initiatives, life-cycle performance, markets and
December 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Advances in CO2 Electroreduction to Ethylene over Cu-Based Catalysts in Membrane Electrode Assembly
(Tsinghua University Press/EurekAlert!) Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) is an effective approach for converting CO2 into high-value chemicals and promoting carbon cycling. Among CO2RR products, ethylene (C2H4), as a crucial industrial feedstock, holds extensive market demand and significant economic value. Copper (Cu)-based catalysts
December 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Broco Energy Secures New England's First Renewable Diesel Contract with Massport, Expanding Clean-Energy Leadership across Key Facilities
(Broco Energy/PR Newswire) Broco Energy, a leading New England energy provider and recognized clean-energy partner, is proud to announce that its renewable diesel pilot with the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) has officially progressed into a fully executed long-term contract. The contract
December 03, 2025 Read Full Article
TotalEnergies, TES, Osaka Gas, Toho Gas and ITOCHU Partner Up to Develop the Live Oak Project for e-NG Production in Nebraska
(TotalEnergies) TotalEnergies, TES, Osaka Gas, Toho Gas, and ITOCHU have signed a Joint Development and Operating Agreement, granting the Japanese companies a combined 33.3% stake in the Live Oak project — a large-scale facility to produce electric natural gas (e-NG) also
December 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Corn’s Clean-Energy Promise Is Clashing with Its Climate Footprint
by Ames Alexander (Floodlight/Wisconsin Examiner) ... The fertilizer used to grow it is warming the planet and contaminating water. Corn is essential to the rural economy and to the world’s food supply, and researchers say the problem isn’t the corn itself. It’s
December 03, 2025 Read Full Article
The Fight for FFVs
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Since 2016, momentum for flex-fuel vehicle (FFV) expansion across the U.S. has been slow, if not non-existent. Only in the last two years have new FFV models been offered in the U.S., and there haven’t
December 03, 2025 Read Full Article
North Dakota Judge Rules in Favor of Landowners, Finds Law Unconstitutional
(News from the States) A district court judge on Tuesday (December 2, 2025) sided with a landowner group and found a North Dakota law related to underground storage of carbon dioxide to be unconstitutional. The ruling from Northeast Judicial District Judge Anthony Swain Benson
December 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Expander Announces Progress In Biomass Based E-Fuels Project In Mackenzie, British Columbia
(Expander Energy) Expander Energy Inc. (“Expander”) is pleased to announce that a letter of intent has been signed with East Fraser Fiber Co. Ltd. (“East Fraser”) to secure the required biomass feedstock and land for the Mackenzie Biofuel Project, a proposed Biomass
December 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Lift Off for NEG8 Carbon in Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(NEG8 Carbon) Irish Direct Air Capture (DAC) company, NEG8 Carbon, has signed a contract for Phase 1 of a major project in the UK to develop large-scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (eSAF) production using a low-carbon energy source. This paves the way
December 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Verso Energy Awards FEED Contract to Rely for DEZiR eSAF Project
(Verso Energy/Biobased Diesel Daily) Verso Energy announced Nov. 17 its selection of Rely to deliver the front-end engineering design (FEED) for the DEZiR electro sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) project in Petit-Couronne, Normandie, France. This step follows the memorandum of understanding signed earlier
December 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Rota Sustentável COP30 Records 99% Reduction in GHG Emissions with Be8 BeVant® Biofuel in Mercedes-Benz Euro 6 Engines
(Be8/Biobased Diesel Daily) Brazil-based biodiesel producer Be8 announced in November that it and Mercedes-Benz do Brasil collected significant data in comparative tests evaluating 100 percent biofuel in Euro 6 engines equipped with BlueTec 6 technology. The “Rota Sustentável COP30” covered more than
December 02, 2025 Read Full Article
CyRide Is Converting Its Buses to Biodiesel Thanks to $14M Grant
by Celia Brocker (Ames Tribune) Ames' bus system is using a $14.6 million federal grant to expand its facility and convert its fleet to biodiesel. CyRide, the bus system collaboration between the city of Ames, Iowa State University, and ISU's student government,
December 02, 2025 Read Full Article
First-Gen Biofuels: Climate, Competitiveness, and Strategic Autonomy
by Christophe Beaunoir (FEDIOL - The EU vegetable oil and proteinmeal industry/EurActiv) Europe faces a critical challenge: achieving ambitious climate targets while safeguarding its competitiveness and strengthening strategic autonomy in an uncertain global and geopolitical environment. First-generation biofuels are an immediate, indispensable
December 02, 2025 Read Full Article
New Haven Plant Now the East Coast’s Largest Producer of Biofuels
by P.R. Lockhart and John Moritz (CT Mirror) Inside a green metal-clad building in the Port of New Haven, a kind of modern day alchemy is at work, turning used cooking oil into fuel capable of powering trucks and heating homes. Within
December 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Understanding Biofuels and e-Fuels
by Pierre Aury (Splash247.com) As the International Maritime Organization has decided to postpone by one year the approval of its proposed Net Zero Framework (NZF) we have decided to use that opportunity to try to cast some light on what renewable
December 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Unleashing American Energy and Decarbonization Are Not Mutually Exclusive
(Engine Technology Forum) Experts in energy, fuels, and emissions policy believe that unleashing American energy and pursuing decarbonization are not mutually exclusive objectives. These and related topics were the subject of a recent webinar, “Seeking Solutions for Sustainable Energy and
December 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Auramarine Delivers Methanol Fuel Supply Systems for Finnlines
(Auramarine) Auramarine, a leading fuel supply systems expert, has been selected to deliver advanced fuel supply systems for three new RoPax vessels ordered by Finnlines, further strengthening the companies’ commitment to cleaner shipping and innovation. Auramarine delivers methanol, biofuels and HFO
December 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Waga Energy Signs a $180M Debt Financing to Accelerate Its Expansion in the US
(Waga Energy) We have signed a US$180M 4-year senior debt facility1 to boost our landfill gas (LFG) to renewable natural gas (RNG) platform in the United States, with Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB) and HSBC Asset Management
December 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Petrobras Supplies Transpetro Ships with 24% Renewable Bunker Fuel in São Paulo.
(iNFRA Agency) Petrobras supplied three Transpetro ships with bunker fuel ("bunker oil") containing 24% renewable content. The operation took place between November 10th and 17th at Tebar (São Sebastião Waterway Terminal), on the north coast of São Paulo, considered the
December 02, 2025 Read Full Article
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