by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) (Argentine) Senate reviews bills boosting blend levels; Ethanol output hits 1.35 billion liters; Biodiesel exports drop to 2007 lows Argentina is considering its most significant biofuels policy overhaul in years, with lawmakers debating legislation that would increase ethanol
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Back TO HOMEUS EPA to Extend Renewable Fuel Standard Compliance Deadline for Refiners
by Jarrett Renshaw and Siddharth Cavale (Reuters) EPA says it will announce extension in upcoming formal action; Agency aims to decide all pending small-refiner waiver requests by end of August; Small refiners sought waivers arguing it was too costly to comply with RFS The
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Report on Growing Ethanol Demand
(AgNewsWire) While there has been a lot of focus this summer on getting year-round E15 through Congress, ethanol demand has been quietly growing as a result of the conflict in the Middle East and a new women’s softball league has been
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Want to Produce Low-Carbon Biofuel Feedstocks? USDA Details the Requirements
by Cassidy Walter (Successful Farming) Farmers interested in producing low-carbon biofuel feedstock now have a clearer path forward. On Tuesday, USDA hosted a webinar, sharing guidance on how its 2026 regenerative agricultural practices rule is to be implemented. In June, USDA released
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA: 4 New SRE Petitions Filed, 40 SRE Petitions Currently Pending
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Aug. 20 published updated Renewable Fuel Standard data, reporting that four new small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions were filed under the program during the past month. A total of 40 SRE
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
In Bid to Cut Prices, EPA Issues Waiver Ending ‘Summer’ Gasoline Early
(Inside EPA) As the Trump administration seeks ways to reduce high fuel prices, EPA is ending the summer gasoline season early, issuing a waiver to states that allows sale of more-polluting “winter” fuel starting Sept. 1, rather than Sept. 15, while
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Warning over Ethanol Glut when Biofuel Subsidies End
by Somhatai Mosika (Bangkok Post) The Thai Tapioca Planter Association and the Northeastern Sugarcane Farmers Institute warn that the upcoming expiration of biofuel price subsidies on Sept 24 could result in an ethanol glut in the market. READ MORE
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Guatemala Will Begin Selling Regular Gasoline with an Ethanol Blend on August 22.
by Jessica Gramajo(infobae (Google translation)) The measure will incorporate 10% ethanol into the most consumed fuel, following a ministerial agreement published on August 5, and will seek to reduce costs, expand biofuels and update a long-delayed policy. Guatemala will begin selling regular gasoline
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
UK Chamber of Shipping Publishes Industry-First Safety Evidence Base for Alternative Marine Fuels
(U.K. Chamber of Shipping) New report brings together expertise from across shipping, ports, fuel suppliers, academia and regulators to support the safe transition to net zero The UK Chamber of Shipping has today (August 3, 2026) published Alternative Fuels: Building the Safety
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Center Proposes E10 Biofuel for Coastal Trade Vessels Amid E20 Mileage Debate Public Comments DEADLINE August 31, 2026
by Abhijeet Sen (India.com)... Aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the maritime sector, the Central Government has released a draft roadmap for promoting the progressive adoption of low-carbon and renewable marine fuels. The initiative aligns with the National Maritime Decarbonisation
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Emerges as a Marine Fuel with Big Name Backing
(WinGD) As shipowners place their first investments in ethanol-fuelled ships, engine technology is well prepared for growing uptake of the biofuel, writes Andrea Lazzaro, Head of Business Development at WinGD. When one of the world’s biggest dry bulk charterers backs a new
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Judge Mulls California Challenge to Trump’s Air Waiver Rollback
by Alex Guillén (Politico Pro E&E NewsPM) District Judge Beryl Howell expressed concern about agency overreach but also questioned whether she can even hear the case. -- A federal judge on Wednesday appeared torn during arguments in California’s lawsuit over the Trump administration’s
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
HVO 100 for Our Diesels – and the Potential of Renewable Fuels in Europe.
(BMW Group) Our openness to different technologies is a top priority at the BMW Group. As well as offering a wide range of drive technologies, our goal is to reduce CO2e emissions across the board – and non-fossil fuels have the
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Intermediate Oilseed Crop Alliance Launches to Champion Emerging Intermediate Crop Industry
(Intermediate Oilseed Crop Alliance/Biomass Magazine) The Intermediate Oilseed Crop Alliance on Aug. 17 announced its formal incorporation as a new 501(c)(6) trade association dedicated to advancing the commercialization of intermediate oilseed crops including camelina, carinata, and domesticated pennycress. IOCA will serve as
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Markets Report: Advanced Biofuels
by Andrew Snook (Canadian Biomass) ... To learn more about the current state and future of Canada’s biofuels, Canadian Biomass reached out to leaders in the wood pellet, biogas and advanced biofuels sectors to discuss what lies ahead. This article covers
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Considering Corn for Maritime, Aviation Fuels and Biobased Products
by Rebecca Schweitzer-Benner (Lancaster Farming) In the face of low corn prices and high input costs, the National Corn Growers Association is exploring alternative uses for the crop. With specific focus on sustainable aviation fuel and biobased products and biomanufacturing, the association answered
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Iowa Ethanol Backers Share Concerns with Rob Sand
by Joanna Schroeder (Iowa Capital Dispatch) Producers worry about competition, market growth and environmental blame -- Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand did more listening than talking Tuesday during a meeting with members of Iowa’s ethanol industry at Lincolnway Energy in Nevada. Sand
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Airlines Face Potential Biofuel Mandates under New Government Plan
by Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer (Geelong Advertiser) Labor has flagged possible biofuel mandates for airlines amid global fuel supply chain turmoil, but warns doing nothing carries its own serious risks. Labor is mulling biofuel mandates for airlines as part of a suite of possible
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Presses EU to Revise Soy Biofuel Rules after Parliament Veto
by Sofia Sanchez Manzanaro (Euractiv) Brazil is pushing Brussels to rethink its planned crackdown on soy-based biofuels, arguing that EU rules overstate the crop’s link to land-use change. In a rare move, the European Parliament last month voted in favour of blocking a European
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazilian Experience Suggests E20 Fears Overblown: Infineum Experts
by Hormazd Sorabjee, Mugdha Mishra, Shahkar Abidiicon (Autocar Professional) Fuel and additive specialists in Brazil state that modern fuel systems can easily adapt to E20, clarifying that historical failures were largely on early, pure-ethanol vehicles. As India navigates widespread consumer anxiety over
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Podcast: Opportunities and Constraints in the Move Beyond E15
(NACS) How ethanol blends higher than E15 may offer benefits related to emissions reduction, octane enhancement, agricultural economic activity and energy security. READ MORE; includes AUDIO
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Record Low Rhine Water Levels Are Disrupting Europe's Biofuel Market
(ResourceWise) For decades, the Rhine has quietly served as one of Europe's most important trade corridors. Stretching from the Swiss Alps to the North Sea, the river connects the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) refining hub with industrial centers across Germany, France, and Switzerland. Every
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Public Utilities Commission Approves Hawaiian Electric’s Request to Expand Renewables, Energy Storage
(Hawaiian Electric) Request for proposals open to potential developers; - Competitive bidding ensures customers’ interests are protected -- Hawaiian Electric today (August 10, 2026) announced the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved the company's Integrated Grid Planning Request for Proposals (IGP RFP), which
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Tidewater Renewables Achieves 111% Utilization Rate
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Canada, Tidewater Renewables reported its renewable diesel & renewable hydrogen complex achieved record average daily throughput of 3,315 bbl/d during the second quarter of 2026, representing a 111% utilization rate, compared to 2,164 bbl/d, representing
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
India's Dr. Balraj Bhanot Advises Nepal on Battery Management and Ethanol Blending
(Ratopati) Kathmandu. India's Center Motor Vehicle Rules Technical Standing Committee Chairman Dr. Balraj Bhanot has stated that as the use of electric vehicles is rapidly increasing in Nepal, a clear policy on battery management should be made from now on. Speaking at
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
ACI APAC & MID Encourages Greater Airport Readiness to Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Airports Council International) Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to multi-location operations requires more than production, it demands robust supply chain and infrastructure readiness across airports in Asia-Pacific and Middle East. At the recent SAF APAC Summit 2026 in Melbourne, Australia, Airports Council
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Failed as Car Fuel. Now California's Big Dollar Bet on It for Green Energy Is Fading, Too
by Blanca Begert (Los Angeles Times/Yahoo! Finance) ... Years of market turmoil, federal funding cuts, canceled projects and industry pullback have made it clear: California's grand vision for fleets of vehicles and heavy industry running on clean hydrogen fuel has stalled ... "It's tough,"
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Carbon Capture Coalition Statement on the Extension of the Safe Harbor for 45Q Public Comment DEADLINE October 30, 2026
(Carbon Capture Coalition) On August 14, the US Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced they have modified and extended the available safe harbor for taxpayers who capture and store carbon in dedicated saline geologic formations until such time as Treasury
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Thune Says Year-Round Higher Ethanol Blend Will Require Compromising with Small Oil Refiners
by Joshua Haiar (South Dakota Searchlight) The year-round sale of higher ethanol-blended gasoline, called E15, does not have enough votes in the U.S. Senate unless it comes with compromises for small oil refineries, said Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota. ... Without a
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Final CAFE Redo Coming Soon: The Auto Air Pollution Rule Cleared White House Review Wednesday.
by Jean Chemnick (E&E News PM) The Transportation Department is expected to weaken fuel economy standards for passenger vehicles soon, in yet another blow to former President Joe Biden’s pro-electric-vehicle policies. The final rule revising the so-called corporate average fuel economy standards
August 15, 2026 Read Full Article
US Refiners Face RIN Crunch as Biofuel Mandate Outpaces Supply
by Janet McGurty (S&P Global) D4 RIN generation hits 43% of mandate by midyear; Refiners may cut gasoline supply or draw RIN banks; Zero biodiesel imports compound compliance pressure US refiners are confronting a potential fuel production bottleneck in the second half of 2026
August 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Emerges as a Marine Fuel with Big Name Backing
by Andrea Lazzaro (WinGD/Splash247.com) As shipowners place their first investments in ethanol-fuelled ships, engine technology is well prepared for growing uptake of the biofuel, writes Andrea Lazzaro, head of business intelligence at WinGD. When one of the world’s biggest dry bulk charterers
August 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Federal Government Releases Sustainable Aviation Fuel Blueprint
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer) The document reaffirms an earlier target of 10 per cent SAF use by 2030, which could create a massive new market for canola -- It’s estimated that if canola-based sustainable aviation fuel rceived a 50 per cent
August 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Signs SAF Mandate, Adopts World's First Policy-Based Book-and-Claim System
by Gabriela Brumatti, Vinicius Damazio, Monique Murer, and Ana Paula Candil (S&P Global) ProBioQAV establishes SAF certification, book-and-claim mechanism; ANP, Anac given 240 days to issue implementing regulations; Government also establishes regulatory framework for CCUS Brazil signed a decree on Aug. 12 regulating its
August 13, 2026 Read Full Article
China Powers Green Fuel Sector as It Expands Production Capabilities
y Zheng Xin (China Daily) China has already made phased progress in cultivating its green fuel sector, marked by steadily expanding production capabilities, according to the China Green Fuel Development Report 2026, the country's first comprehensive industry panorama report recently released
August 13, 2026 Read Full Article
BioLNG: Turning Decarbonisation Ambition into Operational Reality
(Peninsula 360) Why Bio-LNGWhy Bio-LNG is emerging as a key fuel pathway in the maritime energy transition. is emerging as a key fuel pathway in the maritime energy transition. As the maritime industry accelerates its decarbonisation journey, operators face a growing challenge: reducing
August 13, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioprocess Data Infrastructure
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bioprocess data is strategic infrastructure, but raw data without context is expensive noise. While most operators collect basic historian and LIMS signals, they suffer from delayed, manual data reconstruction. True competitive advantage requires building a “contextualized
August 11, 2026 Read Full Article
The Green Lantern Problem: How South Dakota is Building Biomanufacturing Capability Inside Its People
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Having the universe’s most powerful device is entirely useless if you lack a trained Corps capable of wielding it under real-world pressure. Industrial biotechnology already knows how brutal technology transfer can be. Moving a process from
August 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Secretary Naig Announces More than $2 Million for 38 E15 and Biodiesel Infrastructure Projects
(Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network) Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Board has approved more than $2 million in cost-share grants for 38 E15 and biodiesel infrastructure projects across Iowa. The grants,
August 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Gevo Scraps Clean Jet Fuel, Carbon Capture Project in South Dakota
by Siri Hedreen (S&P Global) Gevo Inc. has canceled plans to build a multibillion-dollar clean jet fuel plant in Lake Preston, South Dakota, after struggling to line up CO2 transportation and storage infrastructure for the facility. The alternative fuels company is formally
August 10, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to the 45Z Policy Cliff
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Although the OBBBA extended the 45Z clean fuel production credit to 2029, a critical tenor mismatch survives because SAF project debt requires 10-to-15-year horizons. The immediate economic blow is the SAF rate cut to $1.00 per
August 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Diesel Consumption in Germany Increases Sharply
(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) Hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), also known as renewable diesel, defines the sales trend for incorporation in diesel blends in Germany. At approximately 205,000 metric tons, HVO use increased significantly compared with the same period the previous year. According to the
August 09, 2026 Read Full Article
GWRCCC Launches the NOVA Clean Fuels Advisory Board Information Meeting --- August 20, 2026 --- ONLINE
(Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition) The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) is excited to announce the launch of the Northern Virginia Clean Fuels Advisory Board (NOVA-CFAB) project—and we invite YOU to participate! Northern Virginia, often shortened to NOVA, includes
August 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Having a Field Day with Switchgrass
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) In his 2006 State of the Union address, President George W. Bush suggested that converting switchgrass and other non-corn feedstock into fuel ethanol could help us end our “addiction to oil” and “make our
August 09, 2026 Read Full Article
India Says It Is Not Committed to Import Ethanol under US Trade Deal
by Nidhi Verma and Manoj Kumar (Reuters) India will not offer any concessions or commitments regarding the import of ethanol from the U.S. in the India-U.S. trade discussions, the Indian Commerce Ministry said in a statement on Thursday. India mandates mixing 20%
August 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Morningstar: Global Biofuel Demand Surges Amid Energy Security Concerns
(Oil & Gas Journal) ... Global biofuel consumption is projected to grow 30% this year, with upside potential extending through 2030, according to Morningstar DBRS. That growth is being fueled by a combination of higher oil costs, geopolitical shocks, and new blending
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Failure to Advance Farm Bill Is a Missed Opportunity for Drivers, Farmers and Rural Communities
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Following the Senate Agriculture Committee’s failure to advance the Agricultural Act of 2026, Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association Executive Director Brian Werner issued the following statement: “Today’s outcome on the Senate Farm Bill is a missed opportunity for drivers, farmers, fuel
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Multi-State LCFS Dynamics
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The LCFS landscape has evolved into a multi-state market, forcing producers to optimize fuel routing across jurisdictions like California, Oregon, and Washington. Operators participating in three or more state programs can capture an 8 to 15
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Towngas Submits Proposals for Hong Kong’s Five-Year Plan in Line with the National 15th Five-Year Plan, advodates for an “Energy Office” and a Green Certification Hub
(Towngas) The HKSAR Government is currently consulting on its first Five-Year Plan (2026–2030). The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) fully supports the initiative and has already submitted its proposals. The proposals cover eight major areas, including green energy
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Low Nitrogen, High Reward: Understanding the 45Z Opportunity
by John Duff (Farm Progress Kansas Farmer) Sorghum Focus: Conservation production practices could finally pay off with 45Z opportunities. But proceed with caution. -- At first glance, the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit should reward the production practices many sorghum farmers
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
SAF: Spotlight On 45Z
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... But for companies targeting SAF production through alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) pathways, the recent decrease in value puts SAF producers at a competitive disadvantage. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed in July 2025 dropped the maximum
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Peninsula and Evos Sign MOU to Develop Biofuel Storage Infrastructure in the Port of Algeciras
(Peninsula) Partnership to develop dedicated biofuel storage infrastructure -- Peninsula and Evos, a European independent liquid energy and chemicals storage company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly progress the development of dedicated biofuel storage infrastructure at Evos’ terminal in
August 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Develops Financing Mechanism for Biofuel Programme
(Vietnam Plus/VNA) Under the plan, the government will set reference prices for key bioethanol feedstocks – corn, cassava, and sugarcane – to help ensure stable returns for local farmers. -- Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is preparing a dedicated
August 05, 2026 Read Full Article
ADM Raises 2026 Profit Outlook as Biofuels Demand Surges
by Erin Ailworth (Farm Progress/Bloomberg) Crop trader's Q2 earnings beat expectations as company expands oilseed capacity. China soybean purchases and ethanol exports remain robust drivers. -- Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. raised its 2026 profit outlook for a second time, as the crop trader increasingly looks
August 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Aemetis India Subsidiary Begins Biodiesel Deliveries under $17 Million Allocation from OMCs
(Aemetis) Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a diversified renewable natural gas and biofuels company, announced the Company’s subsidiary in India, Universal Biofuels, secured allocations to supply more than 18 million liters of biodiesel to India’s three government-owned Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) during a
August 05, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Carbon-Negative Ethanol
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) By integrating on-site CCS, climate-smart agriculture, and renewable power, ethanol producers can engineer deep-negative carbon intensities (CI) of -20 to -50. However, the federal 45Z credit floors crop-based feedstocks at zero, meaning this deep-negative achievement earns
August 05, 2026 Read Full Article
BYD Debuts First Brazilian-Made Plug-in Hybrid Flex Car as Sales Surge
by Luciana Novaes Magalhaes (Reuters) Chinese automaker BYD is launching its first Brazilian-made plug-in hybrid flex-fuel car on Tuesday after a two-year investment of 100 million reais ($19.6 million), the company's top executive in the country told Reuters. The Song Pro Super-Hibrido
August 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Pertamina Teams with West Java for Using Waste to Produce Hydrogen, Biomethane, and Biofuels
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Indonesia, CNBC Indonesia reports PT Pertamina (Persero) signed a Joint Agreement with the West Java Provincial Government related to strategic collaboration to utilize waste into low-carbon hydrogen, biomethane, and biofuels. The cooperation is an important
August 04, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Allows New Exemptions from Biofuel Mandate
by Marc Heller (E&E News) EPA granted one full exemption and two partial exemptions in its latest decision on petitions from small refineries. -- EPA announced mixed decisions Monday on six petitions by refineries seeking to temporarily sidestep biofuel-blending mandates, a topic
August 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Blend Rate Shatters Record, as Cost Advantage Soars During Iran War
by Scott Richman (Renewable Fuels Association) The average ethanol content of gasoline sold in the U.S. surged to a record 11.29% in May, as petroleum prices hit their highest monthly averages of the Iran war, according to data released Friday by
August 04, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to 45Q Monetization in the Bioeconomy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Biogenic CO2 capture allows bioeconomy operators to monetize the $85-per-ton 45Q tax credit. However, 45Q and 45Z are mutually exclusive per facility-year and cannot be additively stacked on the same carbon ton. Each captured ton legally
August 04, 2026 Read Full Article
The Great E20 Myth: How Pseudoscience Is Fuelling Misinformation against Bharat’s Ethanol Revolution
Krishnakumar Kaimal (Organizer) ... Viral videos circulating across social media claim to expose a “scam” by pouring water into E20 petrol, shaking the bottle and then triumphantly displaying two distinct layers. The accompanying claim is dramatic: “Look! Ethanol has separated from
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
India Wasn’t First to Adopt Ethanol-Blended Fuel. A Comparison with 5 Countries
Akanksha Mishra (The Print) The US, Brazil, Thailand, Canada, and France rolled out ethanol blending policies and timelines, driven by objectives such as cleaner air and support for agriculture. Ethanol’s history as a fuel is almost as old as the automobile itself—from
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Commission Approves €290 Million Dutch State Aid to Support Sustainable Aviation Fuels
(European Commission) The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, two Dutch schemes with a combined budget of €290 million to support sustainable aviation fuels ('SAF'). The schemes will contribute to the objectives of the Clean Industrial Deal to
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Louisiana Could Supplant California as SAF Leader
by Curt Epstein (Aviation International News) While California has been the hotbed for renewable fuel production in the U.S., Louisiana is poised to knock it off the throne. Shift could come as the state's tax incentives change -- A new report from energy
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Mexico Moves Closer to Boosting US Ethanol Imports for Its Fuel Market
(Bnamericas) Mexico is moving closer to opening its fuel market to increased imports of US ethanol, after a high-level meeting between the two governments in Mexico City. "We will keep strengthening cooperation between both nations to boost demand for agricultural products and
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
The Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit (45Z), Part 3: Reviewing the Potential Value
Zhangliang Chen, Kaiyu Guan and Jonathan Coppess (University of Illinois/farmdoc daily) Continuing the review of the Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, this article explores the potential economic benefit that could be created for Midwest corn and soybean producers implementing approved practices. Previously,
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
T&T Positioned as Caribbean’s Green Fuel Anchor
(Trinidad & Tobago Guardian) Trinidad and Tobago is emerging as the Caribbean’s anchor for green fuel bunkering, according to a landmark regional study unveiled at the 24th Caribbean Shipping Executives’ Conference (CSEC) in Willemstad, Curaçao. The study, commissioned by the Caribbean Shipping
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to 45Z Tax Equity Structuring
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) While 45Z transferability offers new direct-sale routes, the credit still faces steep market discounts due to complex carbon-intensity diligence, evolving feedstock rules, and recapture risks. A transferable credit is fundamentally not cash, creating a monetization lag
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Europe's Biofuels Market Enters a New Growth Phase
(ResourceWise) Europe's biofuels market entered 2026 expecting stronger demand. Six months later, those expectations have largely been confirmed. Across the continent, consumption of renewable diesel (HVO) and biodiesel is accelerating under RED III, compliance obligations are increasing, and producers are operating in
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
The New Global SAF-Scape
by Stephanie Larson (U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Recently, the International Civil Aviation Organization—a specialized United Nations agency and key global entity within the aviation space—celebrated ICAO Aviation Climate Week in Montreal, Canada. The event featured international aviation policymakers,
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Advanced Biofuels USA Recommends a Maryland Interagency Biofuels and Clean Fuel Standard Working Group
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Building on the work of the Maryland Biofuels Task Force, created to help the state meet the goals of the Climate Solutions Now Act (CSNA) of 2022, which requires a 60% reduction in greenhouse gas
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
US SAF Exemption from EU Biodiesel Import Duties Sought
(MLex) Diamond Green Diesel and Valero Energy are seeking an exemption for US sustainable aviation fuel -- known as SAF HEFA -- from EU anti-dumping and countervailing duties on biodiesel. The European Commission opened parallel partial interim reviews in notices
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
US Refiner Valero Says Tax Credit Overhaul, Registration Hurdles Have Slowed Biofuel Imports
by Siddharth Cavale (Reuters) Few registrations from foreign producers make meeting EPA mandates difficult, Valero executive says; Elimination of tax credits for imported biofuels also stifling imports, executive says; Economist disputes Valero claim that importer registrations are constraining 2026 compliance U.S. biofuel imports are
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Fuel for Thought: Key Players Say New Rules Back Local Refineries to Produce Lower Carbon Fuels
(Cleanaway) Viva Energy and Cleanaway have welcomed the Australian Government’s latest reform to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme (NGERs) which will recognise low carbon liquid fuels, including renewable diesel, LPG and kerosene made via co-processing at local refineries. Under the
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Marine Fuel Arbitrage
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Divergent boundaries across EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, and IMO regimes create lucrative but temporary fuel-choice and routing arbitrage opportunities. Because these regulatory seams have a half-life, operators cannot assume the spread is permanent. To survive regime
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
The Woolsey Doctrine: Remembering R. James Woolsey
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... With a historian’s long view, Jim (Woolsey, fomer head of US Central Intelligence Agency) would often remind us that for hundreds of years, the rise and fall of empires, the maneuvering of battle fleets, and
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Use of Broken Rice for Ethanol Production Is Not Impacting Inflation: Govt
(IANS/Hans India) In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Food Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya said that after maintaining buffer stocks and providing for requirements under the NFSA, the government sells only excess rice from
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Korea Fines 7 Biofuel Firms Up to 1.9 Trillion Won for Bid Rigging
by Kim Nam-myung (Seoul Economic Daily) Predetermined Winning Bidders for 11 Years; Possible Diesel and Energy Price Increases; FTC Recommends Criminal Referral of Firms and Executives Domestic biofuel companies that engaged in bid rigging worth 9.7 trillion won for more than 11 years have been
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Funding for Shetland Clean Fuels Hub
(Scottish Government) Scottish Government support for Veri Energy project. -- The development of a clean fuels hub on Shetland will get financial backing from the Scottish Government, Energy Minister Stephen Gethins announced ahead of a visit to Sullom Voe Terminal. Veri Energy will
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Biogenic CO2 Supply Agreements
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Fermentation off-gas from existing ethanol plants offers the cheapest, highest-purity biogenic CO2 for e-SAF production, yet it is widely treated as waste. Securing this vital feedstock requires resolving carbon title and strictly assigning each ton to
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Targeting Sustainable Aviation Fuel at a Handful of Major Airports Could Deliver Outsized Climate and Health Benefits, New CATF Analysis Finds
A new report from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) finds that directing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to a small number of high-impact airports, rather than spreading it across the aviation network, could significantly increase the fuel’s climate and public health
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Busan Port to Become a Hub for Zero-Carbon Fuel Beyond LNG... Eco-Friendly Integrated Energy Terminal Included
by Kim Yongu (Asia Business Daily) ... Plans to expand the port's current fuel supply system, which has so far focused on liquefied natural gas (LNG), to include zero-carbon fuels such as ammonia and hydrogen, have now been incorporated into the
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Progress towards Ammonia Bunkering at the Port of Hamburg
by Jacinta Bakker (Ammonia Energy Association) Hamburg Port Authority and MB Energy partner to perform risk and safety analysis -- Government-owned Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and German-based MB Energy (previously Mabanaft Group) have completed a comprehensive risk analysis and developed a safety
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Shanghai Targets 1 Million Tonnes of Low-Carbon Marine Fuel Bunkering
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, Shanghai plans to establish international marine fuel bunkering, certification and trading centers by 2030 as part of its new five-year development plan for the city’s shipping hub. The program will expand storage and bunkering
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Rotterdam Alternative Fuel Sales Rise 28%
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In the Netherlands, alternative fuel sales at the Port of Rotterdam rose 28% in the first half of 2026, led by strong growth in bio-LNG, even as total bunker volumes fell 25.1%. Rotterdam also completed its first
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
California Refinery Closures Spur Fuel Plan Debate
by Denise Cathey (Argus Media) California officials face mounting pressure to maintain fuel reliability as planned refinery closures tighten supplies and increase reliance on imports, even as the state pursues its climate and transportation electrification goals. The California Air Resources Board (CARB)
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Notice of Public Hearing to Consider Proposed Amendments to the California Reformulated Gasoline Regulations for E15 --- September 24, 2026 --- Sacramento, CA and ONLINE
(California Air Resources Board) The California Air Resources Board (CARB or Board) will conduct a public hearing at the date and time noted below to consider approving for adoption Proposed Amendments to the California Reformulated Gasoline Regulations (CaRFG regulations) that
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Weighs RFS Deadline Extension Amid High Renewable Credit Costs, Sources Say
by Jarrett Renshaw and Siddharth Cavale (Reuters) EPA weighs extending Sept. 1 biofuel compliance deadline as refiners face high costs and market uncertainty; Delay could give refiners relief from high RIN prices and more time to plan compliance strategies; Extension could allow EPA
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Washington Has the Manure but Not the Market
(BioCycle Magazine) A new Energy Vision report finds that Washington dairy farmers want to build anaerobic digesters, developers want to finance them, and a decade of policy instability has stopped nearly all of it from happening. Washington State is a top ten
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Commits to Ruling on Remanded SRE Petitions by Aug. 3
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) In a court filing made July 28, the U.S. EPA announced it will issue a decision on two Renewable Fuel Standard compliance year 2024 small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions filed by Alon Refining and HF Sinclair
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Regulatory Silence on 2028 Biofuel Targets Risks Future Market Instability
by Evelyn Olson (OPIS Insight) The Trump Administration’s Unified Agenda, released on July 3, conspicuously omits the 2028 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volume requirements (Set 3) from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2026 rulemaking agenda. The Unified Agenda is the government’s
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
ANP Opens Public Consultation on the Review of Waterborne Fuel Specifications and the Facilitation of Biofuel Use in Maritime Transport Public Comments DEADLINE September 10, 2026; Public Hearing September 23, 2026
by Tiago do Monte Macedo, Juliana Senna, and Gabrielle Medeiros (Mayer/Brown) On July 27, 2026, Brazil’s National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (“ANP”) published Public Consultation and Hearing Notice No. 15/2026, for the review of ANP Resolution No. 903/2022, which establishes the specifications
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Applauds Progress on E15 Approval in California Public Comment DEADLINE September 14, 2026
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, applauded the California Air Resources Board (CARB) today for proposing regulations required to fully implement the state legislature’s approval of E15, a fuel made with 15% American ethanol that can be
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Commission Approves €103 Million Dutch State Aid Scheme to Accelerate Greening of Maritime Fleet
(European Commission Daily News 27/07/2026 scroll down) The European Commission has approved a €103 million State aid scheme by the Netherlands to accelerate the greening of the Dutch maritime fleet. The scheme will support the purchase of new clean and
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels: Santa Fe Group Expands Biodiesel Production towards River and Maritime Navigation
(ECOS 365) Through its plants located in Puerto General San Martín and Roldán, Essential Energy Holding seeks to lead the decarbonization of transport on the waterway, reducing the environmental impact and anticipating global regulatory requirements Essential Energy Holding ventures into the production
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to ATJ and HEFA Cost Parity
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) sustainable aviation fuel can achieve cost parity with HEFA, but only through a specific stacking architecture, not as a general pathway property. To cross the cost threshold, developers must rigorously stack certified low-carbon intensity
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Biogas Outlook Is Bright with Marine Fuel, 45Z, Roeslein Says
by Kim Chipman (Agri-Pulse) Biogas is having a moment, with potentially hundreds of millions of dollars set to be unleashed with finalization of 45Z. An even bigger opportunity though is marine fuel, Roeslein Renewables says. READ MORE Related articles Biogas Market to Reach
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Biofuel Boom: What’s Driving Record Soybean Crush, and Will It Fuel Higher Prices?
by Tyne Morgan (AgWeb) Data shows soybean crush and renewable diesel output are hitting all-time highs, driven by strong domestic biofuel policy, while new U.S. tariffs on Brazilian tallow add fresh demand in the biofuel feedstock market. ... According to Susan Stroud, founder
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to 45Z Monetization
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Transferable 45Z credits reshape bioeconomy monetization, but they are not cash. Because they require buyers, complex diligence, and recapture indemnities, 45Z trades at a 5 to 11 percent discount. Defaulting to legacy solar or wind tax-equity
July 28, 2026 Read Full Article
The Tweenager: 19 years of Biofuels Digest
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... (I)t struck me that the bioeconomy has reached much the same age. It has stopped asking childhood questions and begun wrestling with adult ones. I found myself back, in memory, on September 25, 2008, leaning
July 28, 2026 Read Full Article
India Won The Race to E20. But Did It Get The Transition Right? The Next Challenge for India’s Ethanol Revolution Isn’t Producing More Fuel
(Inventiva) India's ethanol blending programme has been hailed as one of the country's biggest energy success stories. It helped cut crude oil imports, boosted farmer incomes and transformed India's fuel economy. But the race to E20 has also exposed deeper questions
July 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Racetrack Used as Laboratory for Next-Generation Biofuels
by Raymond Gregory Tribdino (Manila Times) CLARK FREEPORT — While Iñigo Inton and Red Mendoza were dominating almost all classes and other drivers were battling for podium finishes at the 2026 Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup, engineers were focused on a
July 27, 2026 Read Full Article
B.C. Biofuel Use Reaches New Milestones, Demonstrating Economic Value of Low-Carbon Fuels
(Advanced Biofuels Canada) B.C. Reaches Nearly 4% Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Exceeding 2030 Requirement Five Years Early -- New data from British Columbia's Low Carbon Fuel Standard show that biofuels continue to deliver significant economic and climate value in the province, with renewable
July 27, 2026 Read Full Article
ABFC Welcomes Canada’s Sustainable Aviation Fuels Blueprint, Calls for Clear Policy to Build Domestic Market
(Advanced Biofuels Canada) Report recognizes sustainable aviation fuel as a strategic economic opportunity and the need for stable, long-term policy — Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) welcomes the release of the Government of Canada's Sustainable Aviation Fuels Blueprint for Canada. The Blueprint identifies
July 27, 2026 Read Full Article
France Selects Three Electrolytic Hydrogen Projects for €778m in 15-Year Subsidies
by Charlie Curie (Gasworld) The French government has selected three electrolytic hydrogen projects for €778m ($887m) in subsidies. Selected after a call for tenders in December 2025, the winners will receive per kilogramme subsides over 15 years, as part of the government’s
July 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Tracking a Flight Path to a Green Aviation Future
(Adelaide University/NewsWise) An Adelaide University-led study has mapped out a route to advance the commercial aviation industry towards a net-zero emissions future, powered by green hydrogen. Aviation is one of the fastest growing producers of greenhouse gas emissions, generating around 14% of
July 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Crapo Introduces Bill to End Costly CAFE Standards, Restore Consumer Choice in Auto Market
(Office of Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID)) Says CAFE standards have exceeded congressional intent, imposed costly, unnecessary mandates -- U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and five Senate colleagues introduced the Restoring Affordability in Automobile Manufacturing (RAAM) Act, which would eliminate Corporate Average Fuel
July 27, 2026 Read Full Article
HF Sinclair Sues EPA over Biofuel Exemption Delays
by Elizabeth Elkin (Bloomberg News/Transport Topics) Energy company says EPA has delayed decisions on refinery exemptions from blending mandates -- HF Sinclair Corp. is suing the Environmental Protection Agency for continuing to delay a decision on exemptions from mandates requiring refiners to blend
July 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Flogas and College Group Announce Major Green Gas Deal to Decarbonise Irish Transport
(Flogas) • 26 GWh biomethane deal part of Flogas’ GPA strategy to scale indigenous renewable gas across island of Ireland The collaboration is expected to deliver annual carbon savings of approximately 6,637 tonnes of CO₂, supporting decarbonisation of the transport sector College Group’s Co.
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
US Grains Council Promotes Corn Ethanol as SAF Feedstock in Southeast Asia
(ChiniMandi) The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) has stepped up efforts to position U.S. corn ethanol as a key feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), leading a delegation of government officials from Indonesia and Vietnam to the MyAERO Sustainable Aviation
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
From the Field to the Open Sea
(National Corn Growers Association) Maritime fuel could increase corn demand by 3 billion bushels A record corn crop like 2025’s 17 billion bushels – valued at $70.1 billion – is something to be proud of. But it also raises an important question:
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Forget E20, This Carmaker Has Been E25-Ready Since January 2026
by Saumya Shubham Jha (Auto Today) Mercedes-Benz India has revealed that every petrol-powered car sold since January 2026 is E25-compatible, putting the luxury carmaker ahead of India's evolving ethanol roadmap and future fuel regulations. As India continues to debate the future of
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Federal Prosecutors Move to Block Ethanol Blend Increase in Gasoline
by Oliver Griffin (Reuters) Brazil's Federal Prosecution Service (MPF) has launched a lawsuit against the federal government to suspend an increase to the mix of ethanol blended in gasoline to 32% — from 30% currently — known more widely as E32. Early
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Annual Reports Reveal Shipping Companies' Biofuel Consumption
by Konica Bhatt (Engine) Several shipping companies reported using biofuels across their fleets in 2025, with B100 emerging as the most commonly disclosed grade alongside blends such as B6, B24 and B30. Bermuda-based tanker owner Teekay Tankers used biofuels on selected voyages
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
UK Export Finance Backs Sustainable Fuel to Drive Growth and Cut Emissions
(UK Export Finance and The Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds MP) UKEF announces measures at the Farnborough International Airshow this week to drive growth and decarbonisation across the aerospace sector. More UK-based sustainable aviation fuel production could be considered for UKEF financing
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Congressman Bentz, Thompson, Merkley, Hyde-Smith Introduce "Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026"
(Office of Congressman Cliff Bentz (R-OR 2nd)) Congressman Cliff Bentz (R-OR) and Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-MS) joined Senators Merkley (D-OR), and Hyde-Smith (R-MS) in introducing the “Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026”. This bipartisan legislation intends to expand the definition
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Two Countries Control 80% of the World’s Ethanol. Can India Break the Monopoly?
by Kriti Barua (Jagran Josh) The United States and Brazil dominate the global ethanol market, controlling 80% of production. While India faces domestic feedstock and pricing challenges due to this monopoly, it aims to break the monopoly by investing in advanced, non-food
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Tougher Norms for Passenger Vehicles to Come into Effect from April 2027 Public Comment DEADLINE August 6, 2026
by Nandhini (News Today) The government has proposed tighter fuel efficiency standards for passenger vehicles under the third phase of the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) regulations, including stricter carbon dioxide emission targets, incentives for cleaner technologies, and a market-based compliance
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
From Cogeneration to Liquefied Biomethane: How Ukrainian Farmers Are Building Their Own Energy Independence and Entering EU Markets
(UABIO) On June 19, at the “Parkovy” Exhibition and Convention Center, as part of the major international agricultural event Agro Ukraine Week, speakers from UABIO also participated in the specialized “Bioenergy Conference” event held as part of Agro Energy Day. This separate
July 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Indian Court Orders Maruti to Replace Car in First E20 Fuel Damage Ruling
by Arpan Chaturvedi and Aditi Shah (Reuters) Court ruling a first on fuel blending concerns; Maruti previously denied any E20 impact on older vehicles; Court asks company to replace the car and pay compensation; Maruti has the option to appeal consumer court ruling In a
July 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Govt Exploring Sargassum-to-Biofuel Opportunities – Straughn
by Lourianne Graham and Hiltonia Mariate (Barbados Today) The government is working with international development partners to help finance private sector initiatives that convert sargassum into commercially viable products, while examining how its fleet could use the biofuel, Minister of Finance
July 23, 2026 Read Full Article
India’s Ethanol Policy Emerges as a Global Biofuel Model: GEMA
(Chemical Industry Digest) India’s rapid progress in ethanol blending is emerging as a global benchmark for countries seeking to enhance energy security through renewable fuels. According to the Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association (GEMA), India’s policy-driven approach to ethanol production and blending
July 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Year-Round Ethanol Push Collides with Senate’s Crowded Calendar
by Rachel Schilke, Elizabeth Elkin and Rachel Umansky-Castro (Bloomberg Government) A bill to expand sales of higher ethanol-blended gasoline got a legislative boost this spring, but disagreements between the House and Senate, as well as a crowded calendar, may slow its progress. Allowing year-round sales
July 23, 2026 Read Full Article
The Langhua Shipbuilding Project Is Expected to Commence Production in September
(Yangzhong City Media Convergence Center (Google translation)) Recently, Jiangsu Langhua Marine Equipment Co., Ltd.'s marine oil-to-ammonia engine series production and manufacturing project has entered the exterior wall decoration and equipment commissioning stage, and is expected to be officially put into production
July 23, 2026 Read Full Article
EU ETS Overhaul Would Boost Support for Cleaner Ship Fuels
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Brussels, the European Commission proposed revising the EU Emissions Trading System to provide shipping companies with more direct support for sustainable marine fuels and zero-emission propulsion. The plan would reserve 110 million allowances from as early
July 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Farm to Freeway: India's Cows are Fast Becoming a Biofuel Boon
by Kato Neil (NHK World) India is home to many millions of cows. And Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor is harnessing their manure to make biofuel. In the western state of Gujarat, Suzuki Motor has been operating a biogas plant in earnest since
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Energy PSUs Announce ₹12.5 Crore Butanol Challenge to Boost Biofuel Innovation Application DEADLINE August 15, 2026
(Chemical Industry Digest) India has taken another significant step towards strengthening its advanced biofuel ecosystem with the launch of the Grand Butanol Challenge. The nationwide initiative aims to accelerate indigenous bio-butanol production, promote deep-tech innovation, and support startups developing next-generation biofuel
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Gain Momentum as Shipping Sector Accelerates Low‑Carbon Transition
(Biofuels International) The global shipping industry is entering a decisive phase in its shift toward low‑carbon fuels, with biofuels emerging as one of the most practical and immediately deployable solutions. At the Biofuels in Shipping seminar in Istanbul, Arkas Bunker and DB
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
India’s Aviation Opportunity: Turning Agricultural Residue And Low-Cost Solar Into Competitive Sustainable Aviation Fuel With Power-And-BioMass-To-Liquids
(Energy Innovation) This report, co-authored with India Energy & Climate Center at UC Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy, examines how India can turn agricultural waste and low-cost green hydrogen into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through a power-and-biomass-to-liquids (PBtL) industry. India faces
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
CME Group Launches Sorghum Basis Futures to Meet Global Feed, Export and Biofuel Demand
(CME Group) CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced plans to launch Sorghum basis futures. Trading is expected to start on August 24, 2026, pending regulatory review. Sorghum is a versatile commodity uniquely positioned to meet global demand from the
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to 45Z Compliance LCA
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Section 45Z allows producers to claim site-specific, actual carbon intensity (CI) values for higher credits, but this demands extensive data collection and verification. These substantiation costs create a fixed overhead that disproportionately burdens smaller projects, often
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Toyota, BMW, and Bosch Back Renewable Gasoline as Race for Net-Zero Cars Widens
by Jennifer L (Carbon Credits) ... Toyota, BMW, Bosch, and Repsol have started a six-month pilot in Spain. They will test 100% renewable gasoline in real-world driving conditions. About 20 Toyota and BMW production vehicles will use Repsol Nexa 100% Renewable
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
H4 Marseille Fos Secures Power Supply for One of Europe's Largest e-SAF Projects
(Hy2gen) H4 Marseille Fos, a joint-venture between Hy2gen, a global leader in renewable hydrogen and its derivates, and French developer H2V, and EDF today signed a strategic partnership agreement that secures the vast majority of the power supply for the first
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
NACS Asks Federal Court to Reverse EPA Small Refinery Exemptions
(National Association of Convenience Stores) NACS argues exemptions are unwarranted because compliance costs are priced into the cost of fuel. -- In a federal court filing on Friday (July 17, 2026), NACS shared industry expertise on small refinery exemptions issued under the
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Republican Moves to Scrap 2009 California Clean Car Rule
by Alex Guillén and Alex Nieves (Politico Pro E&E Daily) The Trump EPA recently asked Congress to undo four more federal waivers underpinning California air pollution rules. -- Wyoming Republican Rep. Harriet Hageman over the weekend introduced legislation targeting California vehicle emissions
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Portugal Seeks Brazilian Investment in Biofuels, SAF Production
by Marlla Sabino (Valor International) Portuguese government aims to attract Brazilian companies to build plants supplying renewable fuels to European market -- Portugal is seeking closer cooperation with Brazil in the production of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to attract Brazilian
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
BNDES Approves R$ 60.5 Million for Expansion of Coamo's Storage Facilities in Paraná.
(BNDES News Agency) Resources enable the construction of silos in Campo Mourão and São João do Ivaí, adding 52,700 tons of capacity. -- The Brazilian National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) has approved R$ 60.5 million in financing for the
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
From Sugar to Biofuel: How Ethanol Transformed Maharashtra’s Sugar Economy
by Ranjan Dasgupta (Hindustan Times) Once a by-product of sugar production, ethanol is now a major revenue source for sugar mills, helping them cushion volatile sugar prices, pay farmers on time and reduce India’s dependence on imported crude oil. As ethanol-blended petrol (EBP)
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
India Exports More Ethanol to Africa to Manage Surplus
by Nikhil Sharma (Argus Media) Indian ethanol producers are targeting alternative markets including domestic and African industrial buyers to draw down surplus stock after national oil companies bought less than expected for gasoline blending. India's ethanol surplus has worsened because private distillers increased
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Invites Private Firms to Build Ethanol Plants for E20 Push
(Antara) The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is opening opportunities for private companies interested in building ethanol plants following the mandatory target of blending 20 percent bioethanol into gasoline (E20) by 2028. "So, private companies are allowed, and we strongly encourage
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Bangchak Supplies 1st Thailand-Produced SAF to Thai Airways Flight
(Bangchak Corporation Public Company Ltd./Biobased Diesel Daily) Bangchak Group announced July 16 that it and Thai Airways have marked a significant milestone for Thailand’s aviation and energy industries with the first supply by Bangchak Group of Thailand-produced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Axens Launches France’s First Industrial-Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Unit Based on Advanced Bioethanol Using Jetanol™ Technology
(Axens) The industrial mid-sized company is reinforcing its position as a leading player in Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and entering a new phase aimed at supporting France’s energy sovereignty and reindustrialization. Axens announces the launch of the ERA project (Ethanol to Refuel
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Marine Fuel Quality
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The petroleum-centric ISO 8217 standard dangerously lags behind the realities of modern low-carbon marine fuels. While bio-blends introduce unaddressed risks like microbial contamination and cold-flow limitations, emerging fuels like methanol and ammonia demand entirely distinct, specialized
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Guangzhou Port Authority Held a Hydrogen-Powered Ship Promotion Event to Empower High-Quality Development of Green Port and Shipping.
by Zhu Yan and Shang Haitao (Guangzhou Port Authority (Google Translation)) On the morning of July 10, the Guangzhou Port Authority held a special seminar on hydrogen-powered ships at the port center. Industry experts from Guangdong Yuntao Hydrogen Energy Technology Co., Ltd. were
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
IGU Urges EU to Protect Bio-LNG Pathway as Maritime Demand Accelerates
(Safety4Sea) The International Gas Union (IGU) has called for the preservation of liquefaction by equivalence, describing it as a critical pathway for scaling renewable maritime fuels and accelerating the uptake of bio-LNG in the shipping sector. The organisation said that unlocking bio-LNG’s
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
China Launches Methanol Fuel Shipping Supply Chain Innovation Alliance
(Safety4Sea) Led by the China Waterborne Transport Research Institute and China Transport News, a total of 20 organisations across the shipping, port, energy, equipment manufacturing and industry association sectors have jointly established the Methanol-Fuel Shipping Supply Chain Innovation Alliance. The alliance was
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Extending the EU ETS to All International Flights Departing Europe Could Raise $10bn a Year, Finds ICCT Study
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir) With the European Commission’s reveal of its long-awaited review of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) just days away, lobbying by climate and industry groups for and against an extension of the scheme to include carbon emissions
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
UK Government Releases Pricing Mechanism Strategy and Timelines to Support SAF Production
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir) The UK’s Department for Transport has published details of its proposed strategy for allocating contracts under the Revenue Certainty Mechanism (RCM), which is intended to give advanced sustainable aviation fuel producers and investors the confidence they need to
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
South Korea and Australia to Launch Joint Research on Hydrogen Fueling Technology and Rare Earths
by JaeWon Go (DongA Science) South Korea and Australia have agreed to pursue research cooperation on hydrogen and rare earth elements. They will conduct joint research on hydrogen fueling stations that separate and store hydrogen from natural gas, and on the
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
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