(EIA Bioenergy)Producing biobased hydrogen could be an alternative option for renewable hydrogen provision. Moreover, there are many biobased processes either high in demand for renewable hydrogen (e.g. synthetic renewable fuels, biorefining) or that could benefit from renewable hydrogen integration. This
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Back TO HOMESoil Carbon Credits Emerge from the ‘Trough of Disillusionment’
by Jim Giles (Trellis) Indigo Ag, Boomitra and other project developers are planning on issuing millions of tons of credits annually. -- o After years of slow growth, issuances are on a tear. o More data and better models are helping
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Syzygy Plasmonics' Unit Sets New Standard for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Efficiency
(Syzygy Plasmonics/PR Newswire) New pathway makes maximum use of renewable methane and much higher yield for the same amount of biogas by utilizing CO2 in feedstock -- Syzygy Plasmonics has successfully completed performance testing of the world's largest all-electric GHG e-Reforming™ demonstration
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MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Announces Partnership with CNH
(Michigan State University) CNH will provide MSU with a New Holland T6.180 Methane tractor, the world's first 100% methane-powered production tractor, for use in educational and research initiatives. -- Through a new partnership with CNH, researchers and students at the MSU College
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HutanBio's Microalgal Biofuel Production Shown to be Net-Negative in an Independent Life Cycle Assessment by EcoAct
(AltEnergyMag.com) A new independent Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) by EcoAct (a wholly owned subsidiary of Schneider Electric Sustainability Business) confirms that HBx, a microalgal biofuel developed by UK-based HutanBio, achieves net-negative carbon emissions during production. HBx production removes up to 1.48
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Phillips 66 and NextEra Energy Resources Begin Commercial Operations at Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex Solar Facility
(Phillips 66) The solar facility at Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex is now commercially operating, marking a pivotal step in the collaboration between Phillips 66 and NextEra Energy Resources to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at one of the largest on-site solar facilities
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bp Leads Industry Taskforce to Achieve Update to Defence Standard for Renewable Aviation Fuel
(bp) bp has successfully led a taskforce to achieve approval from the UK Ministry of Defence for co-processing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with up to 30% renewable hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty acids HEFA feedstock concentration, a significant increase from the current
May 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Norden Conducts First US Biofuel Journey in ‘Measured’ Step toward Cleaner Shipping
by Sara Kosmajac (Offshore Energy) Denmark-based maritime transportation player Norden has completed its inaugural biofuel voyage out of the United States, marking the next step in the company’s ambition of supporting a wider application of this clean energy source in
May 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Who’s Tackling the Challenges in Biobased Chemicals and Biomaterials? Looking at EUBCE 2025
by Jim Spaeth (Biofuels Digest) Renewable chemicals and biomaterials are no longer niche—they are the future of carbon. Europe stands at the threshold of massive opportunity, from decarbonized manufacturing to circular materials innovation. But crossing that threshold? That’s another story. The
May 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Wheels Up Adds SAF Option for Charter Customers
by Curt Epstein (AIN) Private lift provider Wheels Up has launched a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) program for its charter customers. It will allow users to opt into the program to seamlessly integrate SAF use into their bookings and contribute to
May 09, 2025 Read Full Article
First Passenger Flight from KIX Supplied with Commercialized Domestic SAF
(Japan Airlines) －Launch of domestic SAF supply chain towards aviation decarbonization－JGC Holdings Corporation (Representative Director, Chairman and CEO, Masayuki Sato, “JGC HD”), Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (President & Group CEO, Mitsuko Tottori, “JAL”), and Kansai Airports (Representative Director and CEO, Yoshiyuki
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UPM Biofuels Marks 10 Years of Pioneering Renewable Fuel Production in Lappeenranta, Finland
(UPM) UPM Biofuels celebrates ten years of successful operations at its Lappeenranta Biorefinery, the world’s first commercial-scale facility producing advanced biofuels from wood-based residues. Since 2015, the refinery has been at the forefront of developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based fuels and materials,
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UNIMOT with First Delivery of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Poland
(UNIMOT) Unimot Aviation, member of the Unimot Group, has carried out Poland's first physical delivery of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to a Polish airport. The fuel was delivered to the Katowice International Airport in Pyrzowice, which is an important step towards
May 09, 2025 Read Full Article
LanzaJet and BioD Announce Feasibility Study for SAF Plant in Colombia
(Lanza Jet) Leveraging Colombia’s Available Biomass Potential and Strategic Location, LanzaJet and BioD Are Exploring the Pioneering Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Latin America. -- LanzaJet and BioD are pleased to announce the launch of a feasibility study to develop the first
May 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Topsoe Chosen as Technology Provider by Zhejiang Jianglan for SAF Project
by Ulrik Frøhlke (Topsoe) • Topsoe has been selected by Zhejiang Jianglan Bio-Energy Technology Co. Ltd (Zhejiang Jianglan) to deliver technology and services for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) production. Once fully operational, the plant is set to produce 300,000 tons of SAF annually
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GRAMM SAF Project Comes to the Royal Port of Barrow
(GRAMM Energy/OpenPR) GRAMM, a collaborative industry consortium, today (April 17, 2025) announced its application to the UK Advanced Fuels Fund, seeking vital support to accelerate its ground-breaking Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project. The GRAMM SAF project will catalyse energy transition of
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Lawmakers Announce Bipartisan Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Plan
(Michigan House Republicans) State Rep. Jerry Neyer and State Sens. Sam Singh and Joseph Bellino on Thursday announced their plan to jumpstart the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry in Michigan. The plan, House Bills 4424-4425 and Senate Bills 235-236, would establish
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Clean Ammonia for Power Generation—Is the Hype Fizzling Out?
by Mariana Santos Moreira (OPIS) As we move towards global net zero, ammonia is gaining attention as both a major chemical industry greenhouse gas emitter and a prospective large-scale clean hydrogen carrier. Commercial ammonia production is transforming as a result: “Clean
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Back to Basics: Renewable Diesel 101
(EcoEngineers) Join us for an introductory webinar covering the fundamentals of renewable diesel (RD) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). As part of our ongoing “Back to Basics” series, this session will provide an overview of production methods, common feedstocks like used
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Back to Basics: Renewable Natural Gas 101 Webinar
Join us for an introductory webinar exploring the fundamentals of renewable natural gas (RNG). As part of our ongoing “Back to Basics” series, this session will provide a basic understanding of RNG’s role in the energy transition, covering key concepts
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
LiYF Advances Patent-Pending 2G Bioethanol Technology
(Biofuels International) LiYF, a Swiss-based clean-tech startup developing second-generation (2G) bioethanol, has successfully achieved Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL 6) for its patent-pending process that improves production efficiency, reduces operating costs and increases ethanol yield. The process uses agricultural and forestry waste
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Cosco-Controlled Piraeus Container Terminal to Launch Biofuel Bunkering Service
by Angela Yu (Lloyd's List) Piraeus Container Terminal will begin offering biofuel bunkering services to meet growing customer demand for emission compliance -- The move aligns with EU and new IMO emissions regulations and follows Greece’s updated biofuel standards allowing up to
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Nitin Gadkari Calls for Biofuel Revolution to Cut Imports, Boost Rural Economy
by IANS (Prokeraia) Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Thursday advocated for a nation-wide biofuel revolution, calling it a "once-in-a-century opportunity" to transform India's rural economy, reduce its massive fossil fuel imports and tackle air pollution. Speaking at
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Norfolk Southern, Port of Virginia Create Country’s First RailGreen Corridor
(Port of Virginia) Corridor runs between Norfolk Harbor and Virginia Inland Port -- The Port of Virginia is collaborating with Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) on its new RailGreen program that reduces supply chain emissions for shippers. With the first-of-its-kind emission reduction program
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Koppö Energia Decides for thyssenkrupp Uhde’s Green Methanol Technology
(thyssenkrupp) E-methanol produced with captured CO2; uhde® green methanol technology -- Koppö Energia Oy has chosen uhde® green methanol technology and ordered a FEED (Front End Engineering Design) from thyssenkrupp Uhde. The planned e-methanol plant is part of a power-to-x (P2X) project
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Alder Renewables and Bioénergie AECN Announce Project Avance: Unlocking Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in Québec
(Alder Renewables) The ambitious project aims to build a first-of-its-kind pilot plant to produce SAF and unlock optionality for today’s refiners -- Alder Renewables and Bioénergie AE Côte-Nord are proud to announce Project Avance, a strategic partnership to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel
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Volvo’s Gas-Powered Trucks on the Rise – Enabling up to 100% CO2 Reduction
(Volvo) Demand for Volvo’s gas-powered trucks is rising and sales increased by more than 25% in 2024. Gas-powered trucks are a growing solution for transport companies to reduce their CO2 footprint as carbon emissions can be reduced by up to 100%
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Reality Check on Trucking Technology
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) ... More than 97% of Class 8 trucks are powered by diesel engines. Insights from last week’s ACT Expo – the Advanced Clean Transportation event hosted by TRC – offered a compelling glimpse into the future of trucking. Understandably,
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Farm Waste Turned into Biofuel Produces Healthy Profit
by Zhou Huiying, Liu Kun, Liu Kun and Hou Liqiang (China Daily) Several major grain-producing regions have been proactively leveraging their abundant agricultural and forestry residues to aid the low-carbon transition, converting waste into renewable energy and organic fertilizers. As the country's
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plans under Fire over Crop Emissions
by Jim Giles (Trellis) Environmental group and aviation industry disagree on how to assess the full climate impact of fuel made from corn and soybeans. -- Key Takeaways: Scaling the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from corn and soybeans is the
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
New Generation DAF Now also Fuelled by B100 Biodiesel
(DAF) Important addition for transporters committed to sustainability -- For transporters who wish to switch to B100 biodiesel, the New Generation DAF XF, XG and XG+ can now also be delivered with a specially developed PACCAR MX-13 engine. This new power source is
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Demand to Include Biofuel Biogas under Non-polluting ‘White Category’
(The Hans India) Efforts are underway to include environment-friendly biofuel biogas under the “Non-Polluting (White Category)” classification. Discussions have been held with the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB), and an appropriate directive in this regard will be issued soon,
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Scientists Discover a New Way to Convert Corn Waste into Low-Cost Sugar for Biofuel
by Seth Truscott (Washington State University) Scientists at Washington State University have found a new way to produce sugar from corn stalks and other crop waste, potentially opening a new pathway to sustainable biofuels. Newly published in Bioresource Technology, their experimental process used
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
GCMD’s Life Cycle Study Quantifies Net GHG Emissions Savings for Pathways with Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS)
(Global Center for Maritime Decarbonization) Incorporating CO2 that is captured from HFO combustion onboard vessels into concrete production results in the highest GHG emissions savings of the different utilisation pathways explored, as it partially displaces the need for carbon-intensive cement ashore; Post-capture transport
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Renewable Raw Materials & Chemicals
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation features Lauren Junker from BASF. The presentation details BASF’s journey to net zero by 2050 and shaping a circular economy. Key highlights include the focus on biobased carbon sources like starch, sucrose, oil crops,
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
5 Bioeconomy Persisters: Why Are These Technologies and Companies Advancing Strong in Times of Uncertainty
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... At times like these, I like to highlight companies and technologies that are continuing to advance strong — because it reminds us of something more important than which innovations succeed — rather, it tells us
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
U.S. Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Takes off as New Capacity Comes Online
(U.S. Energy Information Administration) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production is growing in the United States as new capacity comes online. U.S. production of Other Biofuels, the category we use to capture SAF in our Petroleum Supply Monthly, approximately doubled from December 2024 to
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Masdar and OMV Advance Partnership on Green Hydrogen Development
(OMV) • Companies sign non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to partner in the production of green hydrogen, synthetic sustainable aviation fuels, and other synthetic chemicals Agreement covers potential opportunities in Austria, the UAE and in Central and Northern Europe for the production
May 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Masdar and OMV Advance Partnership on Green Hydrogen Development
(OMV) • Companies sign non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to partner in the production of green hydrogen, synthetic sustainable aviation fuels, and other synthetic chemicals Agreement covers potential opportunities in Austria, the UAE and in Central and Northern Europe for the production
May 06, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Policies and Practices for Climate Smart Agriculture
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation features Gregory Jaffe of Jaffe Policy Consulting. Highlights include details on the USDA Climate Smart Agriculture Interim Rule, covering biofuel feedstock crops, carbon intensity, and supply chain standards. It outlines covered crops like field
May 06, 2025 Read Full Article
SAF Takes Off & Ticket Prices Follow: The Real Cost Of Greener Air Travel
by Michael Barnard (Clean Technica) A traveler books a long-haul flight from Frankfurt to Singapore and notices a line item labeled “Environmental Surcharge.” It’s not optional, and it’s not tiny. For most economy passengers, it adds somewhere between €6 and €20. In
May 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Ethanol Blog: Does the Trump Administration Fully Understand Rural Economic Potential of SAF?
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) As time passes beyond the first 100 days of the Trump administration, dreams of a rural future with sustainable aviation fuel seem to be waning -- this despite the rural vote carrying President Donald Trump
May 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Why California Usually Pays More at the Pump for Gasoline
by Anne Miranda and Tara Bennett-Chirico (U.S. Department of Energy Energy Information Administration) Retail prices for regular grade gasoline in California are consistently higher than in any other state in the continental United States, often exceeding the national average by more than
May 06, 2025 Read Full Article
The Trump Administration Pauses a Moonshot Push to Grow Biofuel Crops with Less Fertilizer
by Celia Llopis-Jepsen (KCUR/NPR ) Scientists in Kansas, Missouri and other states were poised to start research to cut U.S. reliance on fertilizer imports, keep biofuel farming cost-competitive and tackle a potent greenhouse gas. The U.S. Department of Energy had a vision:
May 06, 2025 Read Full Article
EU Requirements for CO₂ Use in RFNBO Production: What Makes a Fuel an RFNBO?
by Timothy Daniel* (Rimba, Inc., special for Advanced Biofuels USA) Under the EU Renewable Energy Directive II (RED II), Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBOs) are defined as “liquid or gaseous fuels which are used in the transport sector other than biofuels
May 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Market-Based Accounting for Clean Fuels
(CRS) Fuel producers and their customers concerned with managing the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from using fuels are pursuing ways to replace conventional fossil fuels with biologically derived and lower-emitting alternative fuels. To help spur investment in the production of these
May 05, 2025 Read Full Article
2025: The Year of SAF Mandates
(Argus Media) An Argus overview on SAF regulations, market fundamentals and prices READ MORE
May 05, 2025 Read Full Article
DBFZ Publishes Comprehensive Monitoring of Renewable Energies in Transport
(DBFZ) The European Union and large parts of the world are pursuing the ambitious goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest. With an average of 20 % of annual greenhouse gas emissions, the transport sector has a key
May 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Rapeseed Remains the Dominant Raw Material for Biodiesel Production in Germany
(Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP)) Germany is the largest producer of biodiesel in Europe. According to the latest data from the Association of the German Biofuel Industry (VDB), a total of around 3.6 million tonnes of
May 05, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Integrated Waste-to-Fuel and Wastewater Treatment
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Discover the synergistic thermo-microbial-electrochemical (T-MEC) approach for converting food waste to jet fuel blendstocks while treating HTL wastewater. This integrated system aims to improve carbon yield and reduce waste processing costs compared to anaerobic digestion. Microbial
May 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Speed of Lightning, Roar of Thunder: 8 Underdog Stories That Punch Above Their Weight
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... These are the stories that matter in the long-haul, but they don’t always come gift-wrapped with a PR Newswire bow. ... 1. Simplifyber: $12M Series A for Biomaterials in Apparel ... In Plain Language: Wearing bio-based clothing every day is
May 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Opportunities for Methane Mitigation in Agriculture: Technological, Economic and Regulatory Considerations
(World Resources Institute) This report provides a comprehensive guide to the most promising technologies for agricultural methane mitigation, incorporating the latest evidence. It explores methane reduction strategies for three major sources—livestock digestion (enteric fermentation), manure management, and rice cultivation. The analysis
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Renewable Methanol: Powering Decarbonisation across Hard-to-Abate Sectors
by Kristian Ilasko (Hydrocarbon Engineering) As the global drive toward net-zero intensifies, industries are seeking practical, scalable solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Renewable methanol is emerging as a key enabler in this transition, offering a low-carbon alternative derived from
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Hydrogen and Biofuel Setbacks Force Air NZ to Chart New Emissions Course
by Jonathan Milne (newsroom) An Air NZ-Airbus initiative to build a 100-seater hydrogen plane has stalled, coming just after Meridian shelved its big Southern Green Hydrogen project -- The delayed arrival of Air NZ's eight new fuel-efficient Boeing 787-10s is one of
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Viva Energy : Holds Australian-First Cruise Ship Biofuels Trial
(Viva Energy Australia) Viva Energy kicked-off an an innovative trial of marine biofuel when Royal Caribbean Group's Celebrity Edge sailed from Sydney on 5 April.The initiative marks the first commercial cruise ship in Australia to partake in this trial, serving as
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Sustainable Palm Oil Certification Inadvertently Affects Production Efficiency in Malaysia
by Nina Zachlod, Michael Hudecheck, Charlotta Sirén & Gerard George (Nature Communications Earth & Environment) Sustainability certifications have rapidly gained prominence and become standards across many industries, yet knowledge about the potential unintended consequences of their criteria remains limited. Here, we use European
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Southeast Kansas Issued BDO Zone ‘BBB’ Rating for Corn Stover
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) Southeast Kansas Positioned to Expand into Agricultural Biomass Market -- Southeast Kansas Regional Planning Commission, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of an investment grade BDO Zone ‘BBB’ Rating for Southeast Kansas. The BDO Zone
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Irish Ferries Uses Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil to Fuel Ship for First Time
by Colin Gleeson (Irish Times) Paul Balfe of fuel supplier Circle K says move ‘a significant step towards cleaner maritime operations’ -- Irish Ferries’ high speed catamaran Dublin Swift has become the group’s first vessel to use hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
OMV Unveils Austria’s Largest Green Hydrogen Production Plant
(OMV) OMV's first-time production of green hydrogen on a commercial scale; OMV has successfully started-up its plant in Schwechat near Vienna with an annual production of up to 1,500 metric tons of green hydrogen; It contributes to the production of more sustainable fuels
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Wet Wastes
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Understand the potential of hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) to produce significant volumes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from wet wastes. HTL offers a continuous process with high carbon yields. Research focuses on addressing key challenges like nitrogen
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
North Dakota Creates Program to Help Ethanol Producers Lower Their CI Scores
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong on April 15 signed a bill creating a low-carbon fuels fund that is designed to help the state’s ethanol producers lower the carbon intensity (CI) of the fuel they produce,
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Sunshine Strategies for Rainy Days: For Builders and Creators, This One’s for You
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... I find the best strategy in confusing conditions is to drive towards the light, always worked for me. Rainy here, it’s sunny there, let’s go that way. There’s good news a-plenty, let’s share that and build
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
BioMADE Finalizes $132M National Security Investment in Demonstration-Scale Biomanufacturing Facility in Minnesota
(BioMADE) The Maple Grove facility will be key in BioMADE’s national network of pilot- to demonstration-scale infrastructure to advance U.S. biomanufacturing and enhance national security. -- Today (April 29, 2025), BioMADE announced Maple Grove as the Minnesota site in its national network
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Deutsche Aircraft Prepares to Fly D328eco Testbed, Focusing on SAF rather than Novel Propulsion Technologies
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) European airframer Deutsche Aircraft is preparing to unveil the first of three testbed aircraft for its reduced-emission D328eco regional airliner programme as it targets 2027 for certification and entry into service. In an increasingly challenging market for
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Keenan Recycling Powers Ahead with 100% Biomethane Food Waste Trucks
(Bioenergy Insight) Keenan Recycling said it is hitting the road with a new fleet of 100% biomethane-powered food waste collection trucks, designed to revolutionise how food waste is collected and transported in the UK. As the nation’s largest food waste collector, Keenan
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
NHV Introduces SAF for Offshore Operations in Cooperation with Vestas
(NHV Group) Helicopter operator NHV Group and wind turbine manufacturer Vestas are collaborating with the aim of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from helicopter operations. Starting in April, flights from NHV group departing from Esbjerg Airport will be fully integrating Sustainable
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Bureau Veritas Joins NavHyS Project to Advance Liquid Hydrogen Innovation in Shipping
(Bureau Veritas) Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) is pleased to announce its participation in NavHyS, a new European research project dedicated to advancing the use of liquid hydrogen (LH₂) in maritime applications. Funded by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership, NavHyS brings
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Pingree, Heinrich Lead Charge to Reach Net-Zero Emissions, Boost Profitability in US Agriculture
(Office of Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine 1st)) In honor of Earth Day, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) reintroduced the Agriculture Resilience Act (ARA), comprehensive legislation that aims to help the U.S. reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in the agricultural sector by
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Difficult and Costly Energy Transition unless the EU Invests in Biomass
(Chalmers University of Technology) Biomass is currently the EU’s largest renewable energy source, but climate strategies often focus on other energy sources. A comprehensive analysis, led by Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, now shows that biomass is crucial for Europe's ability
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Repsol Surpasses 1,000 Service Stations with 100% Renewable Nexa Diesel
(Repsol) o From tomorrow (April 29, 2025) and until July 31, 2025, individual clients, who use the company’s payment app Waylet when refueling, will enjoy a discount of €0.10 per liter. With this discount, the 100% renewable fuel can be
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Sojitz Enters Biomethane Production and Sales Business in India
(Sojitz) Sojitz Corporation (“Sojitz”) invests in a holding structure of the special purpose company, IOC GPS Renewables Pvt. Ltd. (“IGRPL”) established jointly by GPS Renewables Private Limited. (“GPSR”) and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (“IOCL”), the largest state-owned oil company in India,
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Dreexo Energy Lands in Cadiz with a Biofuel Production Project and an Investment of 27 Million Euros.
by Amaya Lanceta (Diario de Sevilla) --The company will build the treatment plant on a plot of land in the Zona Franca fiscal area. -- Cadiz advances in the Blue Economy under the Free Trade Zone's unifying strategy -- Dreexo Energy will establish a biofuel
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Advanced Gasification for Renewable Natural Gas
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Learn about sorption-enhanced chemical looping gasification (SE-CLG) for efficient renewable natural gas production from biomass wastes. This intensified process integrates air separation, CO2 capture, and syngas conditioning in a single step. Developed phase transition sorbents (PTSs)
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
ASEAN and Canada Study Finds Southeast Asia Could Be a Key SAF Producer and Exporter
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) A high-level trans-Pacific research programme has concluded that abundant supplies of agricultural feedstock across multiple countries in Southeast Asia could facilitate the region’s emergence as a key global supplier of sustainable aviation fuels. The study was undertaken
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Is the Transition to Renewable Energy Sustainable for Humans?
by Philippe Marchand (Transport Energy Strategies) France’s General Accountability Office, in French Cour des Comptes, the public comptroller which rational organization dates back to Napoleonic times (1807 precisely), has recently published a 260-page report on the biogas value chain public support strategy, unusually
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Global Car Bans: Ambition Meets Reality
by Tammy Klein (Transport Energy Strategies) Over the last several years, governments around the world have made bold announcements about phasing out internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs) and transitioning to electric vehicles (zero tailpipe emission vehicles, or ZEVs). The headlines have
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Advancing Maritime Decarbonization: The 2025 IMO Agreement and the Fuel Transition
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The international transport sector, encompassing both aviation and maritime shipping, accounts for a significant share of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) suggests aviation, in 2023, was
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
SK Incheon Petrochemical Debuts B30 Marine Biofuel Supply in South Korea
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Energy and chemical company SK Incheon Petrochemical, a subsidiary of South Korea’s conglomerate SK Group, has launched the first domestic production and supply of B30 biofuel for the shipping sector. The company started supplying B30 marine fuel
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Preem Redefine HVO100 Launches – The World's First Nordic Swan Ecolabel HVO100
(Preem) Road transport accounts for one-third of climate emissions in Sweden, and last year these emissions increased by 18 percent. To reverse this trend and enable an immediate reduction in fossil carbon dioxide emissions, Preem is now launching Preem Redefine HVO100,
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Ministry of Environment Announces that Climate Fund Will Start Financing Biomethane Trucks and Buses
(bnamericas/ABiogás (machine translation)) Starting this year, the National Climate Change Fund (FNMC) will start financing the acquisition of heavy-duty vehicles powered by biomethane, as well as the replacement of diesel engines with versions compatible with the renewable fuel. The measure is
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Vitol Launches New FuelEU Compliant Co-processed VLSFO Offering for Marine Customers
(Vitol) Vitol’s Elandra Falcon is the first vessel to bunker the fuel at Fujairah -- Vitol Bunkers is to offer customers FuelEU compliant co-processed bunkering fuel. The fuel is being produced by Vitol’s refinery in Fujairah – a 100kbd refinery producing finished
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Utility Global and Hanwha Corporation E&C Division to Collaborate on Cost-Effective Clean Hydrogen Production Using Biogas from Wastewater Treatment Facilities
(Utility Global) Utility Global, Inc. (“Utility”), a global leader in economic clean hydrogen production, announced that it will partner with Hanwha Corporation E&C Division (“Hanwha”) to carry out a Pre-FEED (preliminary front-end engineering and design) study for the deployment of its
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Legislation Aims to Create Clean Fuel Standard in New York
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Legislation currently under consideration by the New York legislature aims to establish a clean fuel standard (CFS) that would reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity from on-road transportation by 20% by 2033. The bill, S01343A, was
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Bangchak Group Drives Low-Carbon Aviation Unveiling Thailand’s First Dedicated SAF Facility Certified to International Standards
(Bangchak Group) Bangchak Group has inaugurated its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Production Unit at the Bangchak Phra Khanong Refinery, marking Thailand’s first dedicated facility for producing 100% Neat SAF. Operated by BSGF Company Limited, a Bangchak Group affiliate, the unit complies
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Biogas Upgrading to Renewable Natural Gas
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Explore biomethanation as a cost-effective method to upgrade biogas to pipeline quality renewable natural gas (RNG). This process uses naturally occurring organisms and hydrogen to convert CO2 in biogas to methane, potentially increasing production by 60-70%.
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Don’t Make Us Duplicate Disclosures, Companies Tell California Regulators
by Barbara Grady (Trellis) Businesses react to the country’s first climate disclosure laws. -- o Ideas differ on what should define “doing business in California.” o Many companies would prefer to avoid the new requirements altogether. o Emissions and climate risk
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Restaurant Technologies Recycles 15% More UCO in 2024 than Previous Year
(Restaurant Technologies/Biobased Diesel Daily) Restaurant Technologies recycled over 363 million pounds of used cooking oil (UCO) in 2024, exceeding its own record of 314 million pounds set in 2023 by over 15 percent. Restaurant Technologies partners with renewable-energy partners such as Chevron Renewable Energy
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Revo Completes Construction of Unique SAF Pilot Plant in Tahara City, Japan
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Revo International Co. Ltd. announced April 22 that it held a completion ceremony April 18 at its newly constructed Aichi factory in Tahara City, Japan, to mark the completion of its manufacturing facilities for “C-Fuel,”
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
TotalEnergies: Antwerp Platform Adapts to Energy Transition Challenges and Market Trends
(TotalEnergies/Business Wire) TotalEnergies’ (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) Antwerp platform provides an update on its investments for the future and announces plan to reconfigure its petrochemicals operations to strengthen competitiveness. A key industrial site for TotalEnergies for more than 75 years, the Antwerp
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Practical Guide for Approval of Ammonia- or Hydrogen-Fuelled Ships
by Linda Sigrid Hammer (DNV) As the maritime industry moves towards zero-emission operations, ammonia and hydrogen are gradually emerging as suitable ship fuels due to their carbon-free emissions. These new fuels require a change of mindset in terms of design, operations and
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Planting Seeds for a New Renewable Fuel Policy
by Kara Gundel (Engine Technology Forum) ... Here’s why, biodiesel and renewable diesel are classified as advanced biofuels by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) due to their significant environmental benefits. These fuels must achieve at least a 50% reduction in
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Johari Urges Palm Oil Industry to Support Biofuel Initiative
(Bernama/The Star) Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has urged palm oil industry players to support the TG2 Black Pellet initiative, a renewable biofuel innovation capable of replacing coal in power generation. He said the technology, developed by Netherlands-based
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Moores Switch HGV Fleet to Biodiesel
(Showhouse) Moores is accelerating its sustainability efforts by transitioning its entire HGV fleet to run on renewable biodiesel, reinforcing its commitment to reducing carbon emissions across operations. By switching to HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil), Moores is cutting CO₂ emissions by up to
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
South Cotabato Firm to Invest P3-B for Coconut-Based Biofuel Venture
by Allen V. Estabillo (Minda News) An industrial company based in Tupi town, South Cotabato province is investing some P3 billion for the production of coconut-based biofuel. South Cotabato Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. said his family-owned Tupi Supreme Activated Carbon Inc. is
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
State of Sustainable Fleets: Transformation Introduces Peak Uncertainty, but Clean Fleet Technology Still Expands Nationally
(Manila Times/Globe Newswire) Now in its sixth year, the 2025 State of Sustainable Fleets Market Brief, released today (April 28, 2025), provides a comprehensive analysis of an industry confronting unprecedented regulatory uncertainty while demonstrating growth and resilience through continued investment in sustainable transportation
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Repsol and Bunge to Boost Development of Renewable Fuels in Europe with Intermediate Crops
(Repsol) The companies will collaborate to process intermediate crops into low-carbon intensity oils to be used as feedstock for the production of renewable diesel or sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). -- Repsol and Bunge (NYSE: BG) today announced a major milestone in the
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Low-Energy Wastewater Treatment
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Discover the M-BREWW project’s innovative approach to transform wastewater treatment from an energy consumer to a producer. Their system integrates a cloth filter anaerobic membrane bioreactor (CFAnMBR), ammonia ion exchange, and electrolysis to recover energy and
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Opinion: Setting the Record Straight – Climate-Smart Commodities Put Farmers First
by Hannah Smith-Brubaker (Agri-Pulse) In recent comments, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins dismissed the USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities as a “green new scam,” claiming it benefited NGOs, not American farmers. As a farmer and executive director of a multi-state project
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
‘We Can Handle Any Kind of Lignocellulosic Biomass…’ altM Scales up Thermochemical Process to Valorize Ag Waste
by Elaine Watson (Ag Funder News) ... In simple terms, he said, altM is applying heat and chemicals in a patented process to break ag biomass into fractions then separating and purifying them and then converting them into higher value products. “We
April 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Verde Sets Industry First with Puro.earth Carbon Credits from Asphalt
(Verde Resources/PR Newswire) Verde Resources Inc. proudly announces the successful completion of its proof-of-concept project at the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) Test Track, resulting in the issuance and sale of the world's first-ever Biochar Carbon Removal Credits from asphalt applications. In collaboration
April 28, 2025 Read Full Article
KFUPM Launches Research Project to Improve Green Hydrogen Feasibility
(Arab News) Project aims to reduce the cost of producing the element to make the process more economically viable; Uses a portable solar panel to power a process known as water splitting, which separates the hydrogen atoms from oxygen in water RIYADH: A
April 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Madhya Pradesh Unveils Policy to Boost CBG and Advanced Biofuels
(Chemical Industry Digest) The Madhya Pradesh government has launched a comprehensive new biofuels initiative under the Madhya Pradesh Renewable Energy Policy 2025. Aimed at transforming the state’s energy landscape, the policy targets the establishment of at least one biofuel plant in
April 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Cosmo Oil Marketing and STARLUX Airlines Sign Basic Agreement Regarding SAF
(Cosmo) Cosmo Oil Marketing Co., Ltd. (hereafter, “Cosmo Oil Marketing”), a subsidiary of Cosmo Energy Holdings, and STARLUX Airlines Co. Ltd. (hereafter, “STARLUX Airlines”) have signed a basic agreement regarding Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to advance sustainable air transportation. The SAF traded
April 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Sustainable Flight Fuel Added at Taiwan’s Airports
by Shelley Shan (Taipei Times) Approximately 6,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) would be available for domestic and international airlines to use at airports across Taiwan this year, which would help curb about 15,000 tonnes of carbon emissions, the Ministry
April 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Research Finds Breast Cancer Risk Link to Aromatics
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Research out of The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota has discovered links between breast cancer risk and exposure to carcinogens and aromatics from gasoline. Professor Leena Hilakivi-Clarke, PhD, The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, is the author of a paper appearing
April 28, 2025 Read Full Article
US Corn Ethanol-to-Jet Production Outlook Remains Cloudy
by Corey Lavinsky (S&P Global) ... The absence of Renewable Fuel Standard pathways for making jet fuel from corn ethanol is one hurdle slowing down progress. Unfavorable math involving the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit is another. ATJ is one of several
April 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Ecologically Informed Solar Enables a Sustainable Energy Transition in US Croplands
Matthew A. Sturchio, Adam Gallaher, and Steven M. Grodsky (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences) Solar energy is often framed as a threat to croplands. However, vast croplands in the midwestern United States already support corn ethanol biofuel, a form
April 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Vueling Seeks Partnerships to Create a SAF Pilot Plant
by Aleix Mercader (El Economista (Google Translation)) ... Between 2023 and 2024, Vueling increased its supply of SAF ( Sustainable Aviation Fuel ) tenfold . In just one year, the low-cost airline went from 1,285 to 12,766 tons of green fuel in an effort to reduce its emissions.
April 28, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s March 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Haffner Energy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This ABLC presentation deck highlights Haffner’s Hypergas technology for clean fuels and decarbonization solutions from residual biomass, backed by 31 years of experience. Presented by Nathalie Ionesco, Haffner Energy Inc COO, the guide details their proprietary
April 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Marrying Sails and Biofuel, Odfjell Tanker Demonstrates ‘First’ Near Carbon-Neutral Transatlantic Voyage
by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak (Offshore Energy) Chemical tanker Bow Olympus is currently crossing the Atlantic powered by a combination of wind-assisted propulsion and a certified sustainable 100% biofuel. The milestone voyage proves how existing technologies and fuels can be paired to
April 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Ulsan Port Authority Leads Efforts on Marine Biofuel Adoption as IMO Regulations Tighten
(American Journal of Transportation) In a major push toward decarbonizing maritime logistics, President Jae-young Byeon of the Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) and Chief Executive Sun-bae Hong of the Korea Maritime Cooperation Center (KMC) jointly announced the successful conclusion of the “2nd
April 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Controlling Starch Levels in Algae Could Reduce Greenhouse Gases
(Uppsala University/Phys.Org) High-starch algae are important in biofuel production, as a feed supplement in agriculture and as an efficient way to bind carbon dioxide. Researchers have now found a new method to control starch storage in algae—a finding with potential applications
April 26, 2025 Read Full Article
The New Partnerships Mark the Next Phase of EVA Air’s Sustainability Journey
(EVA Air) EVA Air announced the signing of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) procurement agreements with three major suppliers: Associated Energy Group, LLC (AEG FUELS) from the United States, COSMO Oil Marketing Co., Ltd. (COSMO) from Japan, and Formosa Petrochemical Corporation from
April 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Mammoet Makes HVO Commitment to Fuel Its Carbon Reduction Goals
(Mammoet) The heavy lift and transport company implements HVO in the Netherlands, UK and Canada -- Mammoet today announced that it will be implementing HVO fuel across the Netherlands, UK and Canada from Q2 2025. The move demonstrates that the company is
April 25, 2025 Read Full Article
GC Advances Integrated Biorefinery, Moving Forward with Bio-Chemicals and Bio-Polymers to Drive High-Value, Low-Carbon Business
(PTT Global Chemical Public Company) PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC), a global leader in chemicals for better living, is accelerating its biorefinery productions, building upon its success as Thailand’s first producer of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). GC is now
April 25, 2025 Read Full Article
The First Japanese Developed and Manufactured Commercial Unit of a Large, Low-Speed, Two-Stroke Engine Started Co-firing Operation with Ammonia, a Zero-Emission Fuel for Next-Generation Ships
(Japan Engine Corporation) Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) is developing a large, low-speed, ammonia-fueled 2-stroke engine under the “Green Innovation Fund Project: Next-generation Ship Development” of the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). J-ENG has recently started ammonia-fueled co-firing operation
April 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Fuel Switch Snapshot: B100 Undercuts All Fossil Fuels in Rotterdam
by Konica Bhatt (Engine) Rotterdam B100’s discount to VLSFO nears $100/mt; EU regs tip the scale in LBM’s favour; Rotterdam’s LNG flips to discount to LSMGO -- ... EU regulations have made bunkering 100% biofuel (B100) and liquefied biomethane (LBM) in Rotterdam significantly more economical
April 24, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to BioForming S2A Technology
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This Digest’s March 2025 Multi-Slide Guide showcases Johnson Matthey and the demonstrated and ready BioForming® S2A technology, developed with Virent, which converts biomass sugars into renewable fuels including SAF and bio-gasoline. While the presenter isn’t named,
April 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Latest EU Data Show Discrimination against Biofuels Slows Down Transport Decarbonisation
(ePURE) Misleading ‘multipliers’ continue to exaggerate growth in renewable energy sources across the EU, according to new analysis, with road transport still overly dependent on fossil fuel -- The EU’s continued discrimination against the use of sustainable crop-based biofuels to reduce emissions
April 24, 2025 Read Full Article
India's Delhi Plans to Curb Gasoline Car Sales, Ban Gas-Guzzling Bikes to Shed Polluter Tag
by Aditi Shah (Reuters) Delhi to limit purchases of new fossil fuel cars to two per family; Proposes ban on petrol and diesel bike, scooter sales from April 2027; To provide tax waivers for hybrids, making them cheaper by 15%;
April 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Škoda Auto Uses Sustainable HVO Fuel in Newly Produced Diesel Models and Its Logistics Fleet
(Škoda) › Celebrating Earth Day: Škoda Auto switches to using high-quality HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) fuel for the initial fill in newly manufactured diesel vehicles and for refueling its logistics fleet › HVO fuel has up to 90% lower net carbon emissions
April 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Optimus Technologies Launches Vector System for International S13 Platform
(Optimus Technologies) Optimus Debuts Low-Carbon S13 International Truck at ACT Expo -- As the demand for fleet decarbonization continues to intensify, Optimus Technologies today announced the production launch of its latest Vector System, a fuel system technology that enables heavy-duty engines to
April 24, 2025 Read Full Article
China New Energy Group Company Signs Agreement to Commercialize Syngas bioEnergy Technology to Address Energy Security for Farmers and Ranchers
(China New Energy Group/New Media Wire/Yahoo!) Strategic Partnership Brings Modular, Carbon-negative Power to Agriculture and Ranching - Starting in the California Central Valley -- China New Energy Group Company (OTC: CNER), a publicly traded clean energy infrastructure and finance company, today announced that
April 24, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Nuseed
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Nuseed, a global seed and bioenergy business under Nufarm, emphasizes its commitment to the future through agricultural innovation. Presented by Scott Hedderich, Policy & Government Affairs Director, North America, Bioenergy, the guide focuses on developing sustainable
April 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Loading up on Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Refuels a CH-47F Chinook
(Australian Government Defence) An Army CH-47F Chinook refuelled with about 3000lbs of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at RAAF Base East Sale in southern Victoria last month. In a joint initiative with the Air Force and Joint Capabilities Group, Army is making regular
April 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Mabanaft Expands Aviation Fuel Supply to Airlines at Frankfurt Airport
(Mabanaft) In January 2025, Mabanaft started the supply of jet fuel and a HEFA SPK Blend (so called “Sustainable Aviation Fuel”, hereinafter referred to as SAF, reducing CO2 emissions up to 80% over its life cycle) to airlines at Frankfurt Airport. This
April 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Airbus: Thailand Could Produce up to 5 Million Tonnes of SAF Annually
(Travel Daily Media) Sustainability officials at aviation manufacturer Airbus pointed out that Thailand has the potential to produce up to five million tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) per annum. Company chief sustainability officer Julie Kitcher remarked on this at the Airbus
April 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Egypt’s Ministers Coordinate on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
(Egypt Today) Egypt’s ministers of petroleum, environment, and civil aviation held a joint meeting at the Ministry of Petroleum’s headquarters in the New Administrative Capital to coordinate efforts on the ongoing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production project. The project, currently being implemented
April 23, 2025 Read Full Article
MPCA Gives $75,000 to U. for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Research
(Minnesota Pollution Control Agency) Forever Green Initiative continuing study of camelina’s suitability to make jet fuel -- Camelina is what’s considered an ancient crop, one that Europeans cultivated thousands of years ago. It’s also considered an orphan crop, displaced by other
April 23, 2025 Read Full Article
South Dakota Panel Rejects Permit for an $8.9 Billion Carbon Capture Midwest Pipeline
by Sarah Raza (Associated Press) The massive carbon capture pipeline in the Midwest was thrown into uncertainty Tuesday after South Dakota’s Public Utility Commission denied its route permit application. The commission voted 2-1 to deny the application by Iowa-based Summit Carbon Solutions,
April 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuel, Biogas Groups Comment on New Updates to Proposed California LCFS Amendments
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) California Air Resources Board on April 4 released a third set of proposed changes to the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard. More than 80 public comments were filed ahead of an April 21 deadline, including
April 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Winter Canola Gains Traction in Midsouth as Renewable Diesel Feedstock
by Tom J. Bechman and Mindy Ward (Farm Progress) Despite previous failures, farmers in the Midsouth and southern Corn Belt are embracing winter canola as a new crop, thanks to improved hybrid varieties and a growing market for renewable diesel fuel production. ... Thanks
April 23, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Vertimass
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The presentation details Vertimass’ proprietary CADO (Consolidated Alcohol Deoxygenation and Oligomerization) technology, a 1-step catalytic process that transforms diverse alcohols into sustainable fuels like SAF, gasoline, and diesel. The presentation, by John Hannon, highlights the promise
April 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Lhyfe Confirms Record €149 Million Subsidy from the French Government for One of Its Largest Upcoming Production Sites
(Lhyfe) Named “Green Horizon”, this large-scale project had been selected by the European Commission to join the exclusive list of strategic transnational projects for Europe (IPCEI) Following the French Prime Minister’s signature, Marc Ferracci, Minister for Industry and Energy, confirmed[1] the grant
April 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Brazil Expected to Require Nearly US$7bn in Ethanol Production Investments
(Bnamericas) Investments in ethanol production in Brazil are expected to reach approximately 39.5bn reais (US$6.7bn) between now and end-2034, increasing installed capacity by over 10Bl (billion liters), according to federal energy research company EPE. During the 10-year period, total ethanol capacity is
April 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Syzygy Plasmonics' Unit Sets New Standard for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Efficiency
(Syzygy Plasmonics/PR Newswire) New pathway makes maximum use of renewable methane and much higher yield for the same amount of biogas by utilizing CO2 in feedstock -- Syzygy Plasmonics has successfully completed performance testing of the world's largest all-electric GHG e-Reforming™ demonstration
April 21, 2025 Read Full Article
First Offshore Hydrogen-Ammonia-Methanol Platform Begins Trial Operation in China
by Ajsa Habibic Offshore Energy) The first offshore platform for the integrated production of green hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol has been constructed in Yantai, China, and is set to commence the trial operation, state-owned energy enterprise China Energy Investment Corporation revealed. The
April 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Aemetis India Plant Receives $31 million of Biodiesel Orders from OMCs for Delivery in Next Three Months
(Aemetis) Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a diversified global renewable natural gas and biofuels company, announced the Company’s subsidiary in India, Universal Biofuels, received multiple orders for an aggregate of $31 million for the delivery during May, June and July of more than
April 21, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to the 2025 Holmberg Address by GEVO CEO Pat Gruber
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This address by Gevo CEO Pat Gruber emphasizes the power of photosynthesis for food and fuels and their commitment to sustainability through a triple bottom line approach. They highlight their experience in integrating agricultural and
April 21, 2025 Read Full Article
FincoEnergies Launches FuelEU Pooling, Helping Shipowners Comply with FuelEU Maritime
(FincoEnergies) Today, we announce the launch of our FuelEU Pooling service, created for shipowners to enable FuelEU Maritime compliance in a cost-effective and operationally seamless way. FuelEU Maritime, effective from 1 January 2025, mandates the reduction of greenhouse gas intensity of energy
April 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Unlocking a New Source of Clean Hydrogen from UK Wastewater
(Levidian) Manchester biogas to hydrogen pilot demonstrates potential for sewage waste to be used as a sustainable feed source for hydrogen production; Potential for UK sewage waste to produce 75,000 tonnes of hydrogen per year - enough to power over 40% of
April 18, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to World Energy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck introduces World Energy as a low-carbon solutions pioneer working with hard-to-abate sectors to meet net-zero commitments through sustainable aviation fuel, green hydrogen, and advanced biofuels. Their SAF production uses HEFA technology with a
April 18, 2025 Read Full Article
European Biodiesel Board Welcomes EU Discussions on Concrete Actions to Address Biofuels Fraud
(European Biodiesel Board) The European Biodiesel Board (EBB), representing biodiesel (HVO & FAME) producers in the EU, welcomes the recognition of the importance of combating Annex IX biofuels fraud, and the fact that the Committee on the Sustainability of Biofuels, Bioliquids
April 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Investment in US Synthetic Fuel Manufacturer Infinium
(Mitsui) Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui", Head Office: Tokyo, President and CEO: Kenichi Hori) has invested in Infinium Holdings, Inc. ("Infinium") Series C funding round. Infinium is a US based leading provider of gas conversion solutions and developer of eFuels technology
April 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Fortescue and CMB.TECH Sign Agreement for Ammonia-Powered Ore Carrier
(Fortescue) Fortescue has signed an agreement with Bocimar, part of CMB.TECH, to charter a new ammonia-powered vessel. This emphasises the commitment of both companies to decarbonise the shipping industry. -- Fortescue has signed an agreement with Bocimar, part of CMB.TECH, to charter
April 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Port of Rotterdam Takes Important Step in Making Shipping More Sustainable: Pilot Prepares Port for Safe Bunkering of Ammonia
(Port of Rottedam) Trammo, OCI and James Fisher Fendercare successfully conducted an ammonia bunkering pilot between two vessels at a terminal in the port of Rotterdam on 12 April, 2025. This marks an important step in preparing the port for vessels
April 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Acquired Approval in Principle (AiP) from Classification Society for the Basic Design of an Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage System
(Mitsubishi Heavy Industries) MHI Group's CO2 capture technologies for onshore facilities applied to ships; Accelerating system development and contributing to the decarbonization of ships, increasingly needed on a global scale -- Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has
April 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Cassidy, Graham Introduce Latest Version of Trade Manufacturing Policy to Hold China Accountable
(Office of Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA)) U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) introduced the latest version of the Foreign Pollution Fee Act to level the playing field for American manufacturers and workers by holding non-market economies like China accountable
April 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Optimizing Biogas Revenue At Codigestion Facilities
by Brad Pleima (BioCycle) The federal Renewable Fuel Standard’s Set Rule allows codigestion of feedstocks such as food waste and manure to generate both D3 and D5 RIN values. -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (USEPA) Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) 2023-2025 Set
April 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Life Cycle Assessment of Bioenergy and Value-Added Biochemical Production from Nizimudinia anardini Brown Macroalgae
by Maryam Hashemi, Safoora Mirmohamadsadeghi, Benyamin Khoshnevisan, Ángel Galán-Martín, Joeri F.M. Denayer and Keikhosro Karimi (Science of the Total Environment) Highlights: • Environmental impacts of two algae-biorefinery valorization systems were assessed. • Biorefinery approach outperformed only-fuel in all damage categories. • Co-production of ethanol and high-value bio-products proved highly sustainable. • Avoided
April 16, 2025 Read Full Article
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