by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... This week comes a new AA-rated BDO Zone centered on Prescott, Arkansas: 1,026,000 bone-dry tons a year of low-risk woody biomass inside a 75-mile drive radius. A million tons. Not a million tons that might be
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Back TO HOMEEPA Delivers Proposed Rule to Reallocate Waived 2025 RFS Volumes to the White House OMB
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Oct. 2 delivered a proposed rule to the White House Office of Management and Budget regarding the agency’s plan to reallocate 2025 Renewable Fuel Standard volumes waived via small refinery exemptions
October 06, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to the Pacific Northwest SAF Cluster
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Washington State consumes eight hundred forty-eight million gallons of jet fuel annually and hosts world-class research institutions, yet generates only fifty thousand gallons of sustainable aviation fuel. This seventeen-thousand-fold gap highlights a fundamental deficiency: the Pacific
October 06, 2026 Read Full Article
This Game-Changing Discovery Could Reshape Sustainable Fuel Investments
by Matthew Lynch (The Edvocat) When we talk about the future of energy, it’s easy to get lost in the jargon and the sheer scale of the challenge. But for eco-conscious investors, understanding the landscape of sustainable fuel technologies isn’t just
October 05, 2026 Read Full Article
B15 Biodiesel Saves 23.62m Litres of Diesel/Month – KPK
(Paultan.org) Malaysian plantation and commodities (KPK) minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad has said that B15 biodiesel has saved an average of 23.62 million litres of diesel monthly from its June implementation to August, Bernama reports. “The use of locally-produced biodiesel also
October 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Unlocking the Next Phase of India’s Sugar Industry
by Charlotte Morton (World Biogas Association) How carbon capture can deliver a more stable and secure future for the industry -- India’s sugar industry is entering a period of change, a period of structural transformation driven by hard economics, policy and technological
October 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Landfill Gas: The Overlooked Pillar of Methane Mitigation -- Position Statement
(World Biogas Association) Landfill gas (LFG) contains approximately 50% methane and is generated as organic waste decomposes anaerobically (in the absence of oxygen) in landfills. It is both one of the world’s most significant sources of avoidable greenhouse gas emissions and
October 05, 2026 Read Full Article
California’s Renewable-Diesel Advantage Is under Pressure: Diverted Renewable Diesel Threatens the LCFS Credit Bank
(OPIS) For years, California was the dominant destination for U.S. clean fuels. That position is changing. Renewable diesel is increasingly being redirected to competing state programs and international markets, while changing feedstock economics and regulatory requirements are reducing the LCFS value of
October 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Syzygy Plasmonics Signs Capacity-Reservation Agreement with Uniper for Planned Facilities in Latin America
(Syzygy Plasmonics/PR Newswire) • Uniper signs capacity reservation agreement for future SAF supply from Syzygy Plasmonics' NovaSAF™ platform This agreement reflects growing market momentum in biogas to SAF technology and provides the European Union with alternative pathways to achieve SAF Mandate goals Agreement brings
October 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Small Refineries, Big Consequences: What Exemptions Mean for Biofuel Demand
by Scott Gerlt (American Soybean Association) Small refinery exemptions can undercut headline biofuel blending numbers with much of the burden falling on biomass-based diesel. Since the enactment of the Renewable Fuel Standard in 2005, no single issue deriving from the law generates
October 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Seek Constructive Solutions to High Gas Prices
by John Luepke (Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company/The Journal) Suspending Big Oil from their biofuel blending obligations as proposed by Stephen Moore ("Three easy ways to reduce pain at the pump," Oct. 1) would not bring down fuel prices. Instead, it
October 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Ag Groups Watch Fuel Policy Developments
(National Association of Farm Broadcasting/KMA Land) It’s been a week since the meeting between President Trump and President Xi at the White House. Will the recent discussion lead to stronger trade relationships? Representatives from the ethanol and cattle sectors recently voiced
October 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Govt. Notifies CAFE-3 Norms; 3x BEV Credits, No Small Car Benefits
(Team-BHP.com) New CAFE III Rules Give EVs 3x Credit, Allow Credit Trading. Final fuel-efficiency rules effective April 2027 tighten fleet targets through FY32, retain the highest super-credit for EVs, reward alternative fuels and allow manufacturers to trade compliance credits. > Battery electric vehicles
October 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Aeroflot and Gazprom Neft Are Joining Forces to Create a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Industry in Russia.
(Aeroflot (Google Translation)) Aeroflot and Gazprom Neft agreed to expand cooperation in the production and use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF, LCAF) in Russia. The companies signed the agreement at the RuCORS International Aviation Fuel Forum in St. Petersburg, which brought
October 04, 2026 Read Full Article
French President Emmanuel Macron Wants EU to Act on Fuel Availability and Prices at the Pump by Easing Biofuel Blending Limits
(European Biodiesel Board) In a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (seen by BMFTV and Les Echos) French President Macron has responded to the soaring fuel prices and growing tensions over oil supplies. Among the main proposals put
October 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Grassley, Klobuchar Lead Effort to Extend Key Tax Credit for Small Agri-Biodiesel Producers
(Office of Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA)) U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) introduced the bipartisan Small Agri-Biodiesel Producer Credit Extension Act to extend a key tax credit that supports small biodiesel producers, family farmers and the rural communities
October 04, 2026 Read Full Article
What Is a Biorefinery? Marine Fuel’s Green Frontier
by Vimal Kumar (Nautical Voice) Walk through any port city today and you’ll hear the same anxious question from shipowners: where will the fuel of the future actually come from? Increasingly, the answer isn’t a refinery pumping crude from the ground,
October 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Canada Weighs Clean Fuel Changes as Domestic Ethanol Faces U.S. Competition
by Marion Kirkpatrick and David Nelson (RFD TV) Canada may revise its Clean Fuel Regulations as domestic ethanol producers face U.S. competition and farmers watch the potential impact on corn and biofuel demand. -- Canada could revise its Clean Fuel Regulations this week
October 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Farm Bill Expires as Congress Faces Tight Deadline for Renewal
by Michelle Rook (AgWeb) Lawmakers aim for year-end deal as midterm elections loom. -- The farm bill has expired, and lawmakers say a new agreement won’t come for at least a month as Congress navigates a complex legislative landscape. Congress had
October 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Ag Secretary Naig and Challenger Jones Spar over Ethanol Industry
by Sam Heyn (KIWA Radio) The two candidates running for Iowa secretary of agriculture offered opposing views on the future of Iowa’s ethanol industry during a taping of Iowa PBS’s “Iowa Press” on Thursday (October 1, 2026). Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig, a
October 02, 2026 Read Full Article
The RNG Gap Ethanol Can’t Afford to Ignore
by Chelsa Oren (EcoEngineers/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Renewable natural gas (RNG) developers have a supply problem, and ethanol producers have a demand they aren't allowed to use to solve it. Dispensing capacity hasn't kept pace with RNG production, and the market is
October 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Countdown: Questions Facing the IMO before MEPC 85
(Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) On 1-4 September, IMO Member States met in London for the 22nd Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 22). The working group’s mandate covered proposals on
October 01, 2026 Read Full Article
India's First Port-based e-Methanol Production Facility to Produce and Supply Green Fuel to Ships
(India Ministry of Shipping) Green Methanol Plant to Support "Net Zero 2070" Goal as CMs of Gujarat & Assam, Union Minister lay Foundation Stone at Kandla Rs 2,300 crore investment at Kandla to create 3,500 jobs Gujarat is India's gateway to
October 01, 2026 Read Full Article
China Sets Rules for Inland Methanol Bunkering Barges
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, China’s Maritime Safety Administration on September 28 issued immediately effective technical and inspection rules for methanol bunkering barges on inland waters, covering methanol-only barges, converted fuel barges and combined facilities that can supply both
October 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Government Urged to Reverse Policy Putting Cleaner Thames Transport at Risk
(Uber Boat by Thames Clipper) Uber Boat by Thames Clippers calls on ministers to restore Renewable Transport Fuel Certificate eligibility for tidal rivers, arguing the current policy risks undermining the Government's net-zero ambitions Uber Boat by Thames Clippers has warned that the
September 30, 2026 Read Full Article
The Comeback: How Canada’s Forests Can Fuel the High Seas
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... But as the International Maritime Organization’s decarbonization mandates force global shipping to confront the sheer, brutal cost of synthetic fuels, Canada’s timber sector is discovering that its best days were not buried alongside the wooden
September 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Report: Ethanol Consumption, Imports Continue to Expand in the Philippines
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Total ethanol consumption in the Philippines is expected to increase by nearly 4% this year, according to a report filed with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service’s Global Agricultural Information Network. Ethanol imports are expected to
September 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Stargate Hydrogen Secures 21 Million Euros from the EU Innovation Fund to further Scale up Its Operations
(Stargate Hydrogen) The EU Innovation Fund will support the expansion of Stargate's manufacturing capacity in Europe, enabling the production of large-scale electrolyser stacks and systems, thereby increasing the company’s ability to supply Power-to-X projects with EU-made equipment. Stargate Hydrogen announced today that
September 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Peru Will Apply “Compensatory Duties” to Argentine Biodiesel for 5 More Years: The Reasons
(Gestión (Google translation)) Indecopi warned that the domestic industry remains in a highly vulnerable position regarding these Argentine imports. Here are the details. -- The Commission on Dumping, Subsidies and Elimination of Non-Tariff Trade Barriers of Indecopi decided to extend the validity
September 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Completion of the Kokuryu Maru and Its First Methanol Bunkering
(Mitsubishi Gas Chemical) Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (MGC; Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshinori Isahaya), Kokuka Sangyo Co., Ltd. (Kokuka Sangyo; Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Kimifumi Imagawa), and Hanshin Diesel Works, Ltd. (Hanshin Diesel Works; Head Office: Chuo-ku, Kobe;
September 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Canada Built a Booming Ethanol Market. So Why Is…
by Stu Porter (Biofuels Consulting Canada/EuropeSays.com) Prime Minister Mark Carney spent last week in Brussels telling the European Parliament that Canada is ready to build new alliances “deliberately, systematically, and rapidly.” Europe, he said, is already rebuilding its defence industrial base
September 29, 2026 Read Full Article
US SAF Market Faces Policy Uncertainty as New Production Technologies Emerge
(Trade Arabia News Service) The US sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market is entering a period of technological expansion and policy uncertainty, with new alcohol-to-jet (AtJ) and power-to-liquid (PtL) projects expected to shape production over the coming decade, according to IDTechEx. The research
September 29, 2026 Read Full Article
ABFC Welcomes Building Canada Strong Act as Opportunity to Build a Low-Carbon Energy Superpower
(Advanced Biofuels Canada) Faster, more predictable federal reviews can accelerate investment in the clean fuels and low-carbon infrastructure Canada needs Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) welcomes the introduction of Bill C-39, An Act respecting certain measures to strengthen the economy (Building Canada
September 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Chile Evaluates E10 Gasoline with Ethanol to Reduce Fuel Costs
by Ruth Arteaga (Inspent) Chile is analyzing the adoption of E10 gasoline to reduce supply costs and decrease its exposure to international oil volatility. Chile is studying the incorporation of an ethanol-E10 gasoline blend as part of a strategy to reduce fuel supply
September 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Flex-Fuel Vehicles Running on 100% Ethanol to Be Introduced: Gadkari
by Satyaprakash Sharma (Millennium Post) Amid the ongoing debate over E20 fuel, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Friday said that India will soon introduce flex-fuel-engine vehicles capable of running on 100 per cent ethanol. He said the
September 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Dutch Biodiesel Alliance Presents Action Plan to Members of Parliament
(Dutch Waste-based Biodiesel Alliance (NBAA)/De Nederlandse Biodiesel uit Afval Alliantie) The Dutch Waste-based Biodiesel Alliance (NBAA) presented today its Action Plan to MPs Marieke Vellinga-Beemsterboer (D66), Jantine Zwinkels (CDA), Henk Vermeer (BBB) and Maarten Goudzwaard (JA21). With this Action Plan, the
September 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Exploring Used Edible Oil for Biodiesel Production: UT Khader
by M B Girish (Deccan Chronicle) “Such a mechanism could give establishments an alternative channel for disposal while discouraging unsafe reuse,” said the Minister -- Minister of Health and Family Welfare U.T. Khader on Wednesday stated the State Government is exploring a
September 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Minister Wants E20 Based Aviation Fuel, Bio-Manure & More
by Mohul Ghosh (Trak.in) Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has urged India’s sugar industry to look beyond traditional sugar production and diversify into products such as compressed biogas, ethanol, bio-manure and sustainable aviation fuel. Speaking at a National Efficiency
September 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Voluntary Use of Brazilian Biodiesel Is a Response to the Immediate Fear of a Diesel Shortage, Says APROBIO.
(APROBIO (Google Translation)) • The National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) has already updated the rules for the voluntary use of biodiesel in concentrations higher than the mandatory 15% (B15). Dependence on imported fossil diesel can also be resolved
September 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Germany Unveils Roadmap for Transitioning away from Fossil Fuels
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Carsten Schneider, Germany’s federal minister of the environment, unveiled the nation’s roadmap for transitioning away from fossil fuels at the United Nations in New York, the German government announced Sept. 23. The ministry had previously presented
September 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Why This Quiet Tax Credit Could Spur a Clean Water Revolution
by Gil Gullickson (Wallaces Farmer/Farm Progress) Water Woes: Premiums gleaned by farmers who grow low-carbon fuels as part of Section 45Z of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 could fuel unprecedented growth of clean-water farming practices. ... However, corn-derived ethanol and other biofuels
September 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Applauds CARB for E15 Approval
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, applauded the California Air Resources Board (CARB) today (September 24, 2026) after it voted to approve regulations that will allow the state to give its residents access to E15, a 15%
September 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Pushes Biofuel Expansion, Energy Reserves to Cut Import Dependence
(Antara/Tempo) Indonesia's National Energy Council (DEN) continues to push for increased domestic production, expanding biofuel blending targets, and establishing a Strategic Energy Reserve (CPE) to fortify national energy security and reduce import dependency. "To avoid reliance on imports, we must increase production—both
September 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Could Strengthen Australia’s Fuel Security and Create New Markets for Farmers
by Stefan Vogel (Rabobank) From canola and grains to sugar, tallow, and waste oils, Australia produces many of the feedstocks used to make biofuels around the world. In other agricultural exportering countries, domestic biofuel production reduces fuel import dependence and supports
September 24, 2026 Read Full Article
PortXchange: Rotterdam Bunker Volume Shift Offers Warning as Spain Adopts Fuel Law
(Manifold Times) Spain’s marine fuel supplier-focused decarbonisation rules follow the Netherlands, where Rotterdam bunker sales fell to their lowest level since 2009. -- Port emissions data specialist PortXchange on Tuesday (22 September) said nine months after the Netherlands became the first country
September 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Eco-friendly Ship Fuel Supply Enhances Safety and Lowers Market Entry Barriers
(Government of South Korea) Establishment of eco-friendly ship fuel supply businesses and registration standards through the amendment of the Enforcement Decree of the Port Transport Business Act Considering initial market conditions, the temporary use of maritime cargo vessels for supplying eco-friendly ship
September 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Moeve Launches Construction of the First Phase of Europe’s Largest Green Hydrogen Project
(Moeve) • Senior political and business leaders from across Europe and Spain have gathered in Palos de la Frontera, Huelva, to support the construction of the first phase of the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley. The facility will have 300 MW of
September 24, 2026 Read Full Article
The Wait on Maritime Fuels
by Don Schinske (Low Carbon Fuels Coalition) Hawaii's newly approved Clean Fuel Standards (CFS) legislation includes an "opt-in" provision for maritime fuels, in line with the programs in California and Washington. Which makes it tempting to look at the map now
September 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Engine Choices Today Will Shape Shipping’s Fuel Pathways through 2050, While Fuel Economics Determine What Vessels Will Actually Consume
(Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation) • More than half of the vessels operating in 2050 are expected to come from orders placed before 2035, making the coming decade a critical window for shipowners’ engine choices. Dual-fuel engines allow shipowners to switch between
September 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Grassley Recognized as Champion for Biofuels
(Office of US Senator Chuck Grassley) Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a lifelong family farmer and member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, accepted Growth Energy’s 2026 “Fueling Growth Award” for his leadership on biofuels and his ongoing support for America’s family farmers
September 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Ahead of Climate Week NYC, Governor Newsom Announces California Cut Climate Pollution again as Economy Keeps Growing
(California Governor Gavin Newsom) The Golden State keeps leading on climate as DC Republicans vote to put polluters over America’s economic security -- What you need to know: California reduced statewide greenhouse gas emissions by 3.9% according to new data, while the
September 23, 2026 Read Full Article
PTK Strengthens Maritime Logistics for Biodiesel Distribution
by Triyan Pangasuty (IDN Times (Google Translation)) PT Pertamina Trans Kontinental affirmed its support for inter-island biodiesel distribution through integrated maritime services connecting ships, ports, and energy terminals. PTK prioritizes safety, efficiency, regulatory compliance, environmental protection, and certified workforce to ensure biodiesel distribution
September 23, 2026 Read Full Article
America’s Refinery Crisis Needs an E30 Hybrid Solution
by David Hallberg & Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Biofuels Digest) America’s energy challenge is no longer primarily about crude oil supply—it is about refining capacity and fuel production bottlenecks. Even with ample domestic oil production, the system is struggling to turn
September 22, 2026 Read Full Article
From Cornfields to Cascades: The Farm Bill Comes to Town
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Senate Agriculture Committee has formally advanced a proposed Farm Bill containing a long-sought prize: permanent nationwide authorization for year-round E15 sales. It is a calculated federal hammer designed to smash the seasonal summer volatility that
September 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Global Biofuel Output to Jump Nearly 70% by 2030 Due to Gulf Energy Crisis, Study Finds
by May Angel (Reuters) Land needed for biofuels could more than double by 2030; Countries the world over raising biofuel blending mandates; Biofuels demand risks driving food insecurity, deforestation Global biofuels output is expected to surge nearly 70% by 2030 from 2025 levels as
September 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Global Diesel Disruptions Ripple through US Refining, Biofuel Markets
by Ana Hernandez and Carlos Castillo (S&P Global) US refiners maximize diesel production output; BO-HO spread plunges to seven-year low level; D4 RIN credits fall 16% amid price pressure Global supply disruptions have propelled US diesel prices higher, prompting refiners to increase output while
September 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Group Targets EPA Waivers -- RFA Challenges EPA's Latest Round of Small-Refinery Exemptions in Appeals Cour
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) The Renewable Fuels Association filed two legal challenges to the Trump administration's granting of small-refinery exemptions to the Renewable Fuel Standard, three weeks after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency granted exemptions on Aug. 31, 2026,
September 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Gavin Newsom Fires Back at Trump’s 'Disastrous' Iran War With E15 Gas Push as California Fuel Tops $6
(Benzinga) Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has announced that California will clear regulatory hurdles to allow retailers to sell E15 gasoline to combat high fuel costs amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran. Trump’s Disastrous War in Iran In a post on X on
September 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Rural Home Heating Oil Conundrum – High Costs and Lack of an Alternative from Government
by Caroline O'Doherty and Stephen Conneely (Irish Times) For many of the thousands attending the Ploughing Championships, there was a year’s worth of news to catch up on, but this year one topic dominated: the cost of living. ... For most of the 700,000
September 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Prepares E50 Bioethanol Roadmap to End Gasoline Imports
(Antara) Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated that Indonesia can eliminate finished gasoline imports once the country successfully rolls out an E50 bioethanol blend mandate. Speaking on the sidelines of a ministry event in Jakarta on Monday, Bahlil revealed
September 21, 2026 Read Full Article
RTFA Warns Government Decision on Subsidised US HVO Puts UK Biodiesel Production, Energy Security and Skilled Jobs at Risk
(Renewable Transport Fuel Association) The Renewable Transport Fuel Association (RTFA) has expressed deep concern following the Government’s decision not to implement the Trade Remedies Authority’s recommended anti-subsidy measures on imports of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) from the United States. Following an extensive
September 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Reports: Marine Biodiesel Prices Sink Below Fossil Fuel Costs for First Time
by Stuart Stone (Business Green) Price of biodiesel for shipping lower than fossil fuel alternatives impacted by Iran war and Strait of Hormuz crisis -- The cost of biodiesel for shipping has sunk to an all-time-low, making the low carbon fuel cheaper
September 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Scientists Urged to Crack Green Hydrogen Cost Barrier
(South African Government News Agency) Sasol has challenged scientists and engineers to help lower the high cost of green hydrogen and prevent promising decarbonisation technologies from remaining indefinitely confined to research laboratories. The company’s Vice-President for Fundamental Science Research, Dr Theo Mudzunga,
September 21, 2026 Read Full Article
INERATEC to Add E-SAF Production Unit at Frankfurt Green Hydrogen-to-Fuels Plant
(INERATEC/Fuel Cells Works) INERATEC and Ramboll are expanding their cooperation to further develop industrial e-SAF production. The focus of the cooperation is the expansion of the ERA ONE power-to-liquid plant in Frankfurt-Höchst with an upgrading unit that will convert synthetic raw products
September 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Higher-Ethanol Gas Becomes Flashpoint in Brazil Election
by Fabiano Maisonnave, Ana Mano and Leonardo Lara (Bloomberg/The Spokesman Review) For decades, Brazil’s ethanol program enjoyed broad political support, helping turn the country into a global leader in low-carbon fuels. But that consensus is being tested during a tight presidential election
September 21, 2026 Read Full Article
View: As Oil Tops $100, India Needs a Wider, Smarter Fuel Security Strategy
by Jaideep Mishra (Economic Times) Rising oil prices necessitate energy supply diversification and alternate fuel adoption. India is urging the auto industry for flexi-fuel vehicle timelines and promoting ethanol blending. Exploring iso-butanol and methanol blending offers further emission reduction and import
September 18, 2026 Read Full Article
The (Argentine) Senate Approved the Biofuels Reform and the Sector Projects Investments of USD 1 Billion
(La Derecha Dario) The agribusiness sector estimates investments exceeding USD 1 billion if the House of Representatives turns the project into law -- The National Senate gave half approval to the new regulatory framework for biofuels, an initiative promoted by La Libertad
September 18, 2026 Read Full Article
IBIA Biofuel Checklist Issued as an Annex to MEPC 85/INF.10
(International Maritime Organization) The Shipboard Biofuel Blend Checklist for FAME-based biofuels has now been issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as an annex to document MEPC 85/INF.10. The checklist was developed by the IBIA Technical Working Group as part of the
September 18, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA: 2 SRE Petitions Filed, 8 SRE Petitions Currently Pending
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Sept. 17 published updated Renewable Fuel Standard data, reporting that two new small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions have been filed in the past month. A total of eight SRE petitions are
September 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Gov. Pillen Talks Ethanol, Ag Technology, and Workforce Culture at Husker Harvest Days
(KSNB Local 4) Addressing crowds at the 2026 Husker Harvest Days, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen emphasized that the state’s agricultural future depends as much on workplace culture and relationships as it does on technological innovation and biofuel expansion. Pillen took the stage
September 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Govt Builds Bioethanol Center in Lampung to Bolster Energy Security
(Antara) Indonesia took a major step toward strengthening its energy security and accelerating its green transition by launching a new bioethanol development center in Tegineneng, Pesawaran Regency, Lampung. The initiative, designed to integrate agriculture, technology, and renewable energy investment, supports President Prabowo
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
ReFuelEU’s First Year Shows the Mandate Works
(European Federation for Transport and Environment) Now Europe must unlock e-SAF investment. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published today its Annual Technical Report on ReFuelEU Aviation (for 2025 data), providing the first full picture of the EU sustainable aviation fuel
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Over €400 Million in EU ETS Support Given to Airlines for Using Sustainable Aviation Fuels in 2025
(European Commission) On 8 September 2026, the Commission adopted a new Decision allocating EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) allowances to airlines for using sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in 2025. Under this decision, EU ETS support for SAF uptake in 2025 amounts
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Chile Weighs Ethanol-Gasoline Blend as Government Seeks Cheaper Fuels Amid Fiscal Strains
by Kylie Madry (Reuters) Oil price spike has dented economy of Chile, a big importer; Move could save about $107 million yearly in fuel supply costs; Chile sources most ethanol imports from Argentina, Bolivia Chile, one of Latin America's largest oil importers, has started
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
German Fuel Industry Urges Faster Rollout of B10 Diesel
(Biofuels International) The German Association of Waste-Based Fuel Manufacturers (MVaK) has called on the German government to accelerate the nationwide adoption of B10 diesel, arguing that the fuel offers a practical and immediate way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
EU Sees Continued Threat of Surge of Imports of Fuel Ethanol, Renews Surveillance Measures
(ePURE) European Commission takes action to monitor imports from several countries, confirming strategic importance of EU ethanol sector BRUSSELS, 15 September 2026 – The European Commission has extended trade surveillance measures on imports of fuel ethanol into the EU from several countries,
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Has Biofuel’s Moment in Shipping Finally Arrived?
(Biofuels International) It is a well-known reality that the shipping industry is at a crossroads. With the fast pace of decarbonisation regulations, from the International Maritime Organization to the EU Emissions Trading System, FuelEU Maritime, and more in the works, there
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Farm Bill with E15 Reported Out of Senate Ag Committee
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Senate Agriculture Committee met Wednesday for the first time in over a month to re-vote on the Agriculture Act of 2026 – the farm bill, including E15 – and pass it along party lines by a
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
UK Shipping industry Launches New UK Alternative Maritime Fuels Coalition
(UK Chamber of Shipping) The UK Chamber of Shipping and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) have today announced the launch of the UK Alternative Maritime Fuels Coalition, bringing together shipowners, fuel suppliers, producers and maritime technology developers to help accelerate the
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Rural Leaders Take the Stage at Growth Energy Biofuels Summit in D.C.
(Dakota News Network) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, welcomed more than 125 biofuel and farm voices from 19 states to Washington, D.C. this week for the 17th annual Growth Energy Biofuels Summit (GEBS), the industry’s premier advocacy event.
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
US Launches Four-Part Strategy to Expand Biofuel Market
by Beth Anton (Renewable Energy Magazine) U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins announced the launch of USDA’s new American Biofuels Trade Outlook, a four-part strategy that aims to boost export opportunities for U.S. biofuel producers, at the 17th Annual Growth Energy Biofuel
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Vegreville BDO Zone Project Featured in Canada Investment Summit
(Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) Vegreville’s ‘A’-rated BDO Zone puts Provectus Biofuels’ SAF project in front of the world’s largest investors -- Ecostrat Inc. and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to recognize the inclusion of Provectus Biofuels’ Vegreville Project in the
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
German Diesel-Fuel Standard Limits Use of Biodiesel across Europe
(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) While the share of biodiesel in the German diesel market remained stable in the first half of 2026, imported hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), also known as renewable diesel, recorded strong growth. The volume rose from 68,500 metric tons in
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
The Necessity of Feedstock Testing in an Era of Increasing Biofuel Production
(R.W. Helden Associates/National Law Review) As U.S. biofuel producers process record amounts of inputs, feedstock authentication is critical to vet suppliers, protect equipment and preserve reputation. -- As U.S. biofuel production ramps up to meet aggressive federal Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
BSR, SDIC Biotech Seek Cooperation on Ethanol, Biofuels
by Thai Ha (The Investor) Vietnam's Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical JSC (BSR) and China's SDIC Biotech Investment Co Ltd are exploring cooperation in fuel ethanol and green energy solutions, BSR said. During a recent business trip to China, a BSR delegation
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Yamatji-Led Partnership to Explore a Renewable Diesel Refinery for WA's Mid West
(CNW Group/Yamatji/PR Newswire) Feasibility studies to assess a 1.1 billion litre a year plant near Geraldton, refining Western Australian canola and tallow into Australian made Agri-Diesel. VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 14, 2026 /CNW/ -- The Yamatji Southern Regional Corporation (YSRC), Australian strategy and
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Farmer Documentation Key to Accessing Potential 45Z Benefits
by Jared White (Browfield Ag News) The CEO of Continuum Ag says recently announced updates to the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit provide a clear path for farmers to benefit from incorporating regenerative ag practices. However, during a recent webinar, Mitchell
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
USDA Report Highlights Ethanol Export Wildcards
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) U.S. ethanol exports set new volume and value records over the past two calendar years and are ahead of last year’s record pace through June of this year, but a new USDA report indicates there are a
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Pushes Fuel Savings with Latest “E15 Now” Campaign
(Growth Energy) Launch includes grassroots outreach, advertising, and an installation on the National Mall that showcases E15 cost savings in the 35 states where the fuel is available WASHINGTON, D.C.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, relaunched its “E15 Now” campaign
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
APPEC 2026: Feedstock Shortage Constrains Growth of Marine Biofuels
(UkrAgroConsult) Marine biofuels could become one of the most readily deployable near-term options for reducing shipping emissions, but further growth is being constrained by limited availability of sustainable feedstocks, market participants said at the APPEC 2026 conference in Singapore. One of the
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
APPEC 2026: Panellists Navigate Maritime Decarbonisation and Alternative Marine Fuel Strategies
(S&P Global/Manifold Times) Experts discuss maritime decarbonisation, emphasising global regulatory clarity, crew training, and collaborative strategies for adopting sustainable alternative marine fuels. Panel members consisting of Singapore’s maritime and port regulator Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), legal firm Rajah &
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Safeguarding the Integrity of EU Synthetic Fuels Targets under ReFuelEU Aviation and FuelEU Maritime
(European Federation for Transport and Environment) We, the undersigned, are writing to express our concern regarding the ongoing pressure to allow electrolytic hydrogen used as an intermediate processing input in biofuel production to be counted towards the dedicated e-SAF supply obligation
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Guidelines for Developing and Implementing a Safety Management System for Methanol-Fuelled Ships
(Maritime Technologies Forum) The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) is a group of Flag States and classification societies which aims to bridge the gap between technological progress and regulatory process. To encourage safe application of alternative fuels for industry-wide application, acceptance, and
September 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Gasum Opens New Biogas Filling Station in the Port of Trondheim, Norway
(Gasum) Gasum has opened its thirteenth liquefied biogas filling station in Norway, centrally located in the Port of Trondheim. The new station strengthens the supply of renewable fuels for heavy transport in Trøndelag and along the E6 northwards. The filling station has
September 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Akasa Air and BPCL Successfully Operate Commercial Flight Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
(Akasa Air) Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, successfully operated a commercial flight using conventional aviation turbine fuel blended with 1% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), supplied by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) on September 8, 2026. The flight departed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
September 15, 2026 Read Full Article
SEA-LNG Calls on EU to Protect the Mass-Balance Pathway
(SEA-LNG) SEA-LNG publishes new position paper urging DG ENER to protect the mass-balance terminal pathway (liquefaction by equivalence) as it prepares proposed revisions to the RED III implementing framework. Industry coalition SEA-LNG is urging the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy (DG ENER)
September 15, 2026 Read Full Article
You Have to Know Before You Go: 45Z and the New Geology of the Bioeconomy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The bioeconomy is becoming a wildcatter. Because Section 45Z is teaching renewable fuels the same lesson that a century of expensive dry holes taught the oil business: What you produce matters. But what lies underneath determines
September 15, 2026 Read Full Article
RFA Urges CARB to Move Quickly for E15 Availability in California
(Renewable Fuels Association) As Californians continue to face the highest fuel prices in the country, the Renewable Fuels Association today urged the California Air Resources Board to quickly finalize proposed regulations allowing the sale of lower-cost E15. In comments submitted to
September 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Why India Made the First Cut for Volvo's Biggest Engine Renewal in a Decade
by Shahkar Abidi (Autocar Professional) The Swedish truck maker will bring its all-new D13 diesel and G13 gas engines to India alongside Europe, Morocco and Turkey -- ... The new engines were designed to meet a European noise regulation taking effect in
September 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Pertamina Seeks Excise Exemption for Ethanol Import to Boost Biofuel Rollout
by Ruth Dea Juwita (The Jakarta Post) Existing bioethanol supplies can cover only about 3 percent of national demand for biofuel applications, according to the Investment and Downstream Ministry data. READ MORE Related articles Pertamina prepares for mandatory ethanol-blended gasoline policy (Antara) Pertamina Proposes the
September 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Clean Hydrogen Investment Reaches USD 130 Billion as Energy Security and Resilience Rise up the Global Agenda
Global Hydrogen Compass 2026 provides a fact-based assessment of global clean hydrogen progress, highlighting more than USD 130 billion in committed investment across over 570 projects, 90% of which are under construction or already operational, and the actions needed to
September 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuel Use Is on the Increase – Will This Make a Global Food Crisis More or Less Likely?
by Charlotte Edmond (World Economic Forum) • The World Economic Forum's Fuelling the Future report argues that clean fuels can strengthen energy security while protecting food systems, if supported by the right policies. As hundreds of millions of people face hunger, the expansion of
September 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Jones: Iowa Needs More Farmers, Less Ethanol
by Erin Murphy (The Gazette) Democratic candidate for state ag secretary spoke to a clean water advocacy group -- Iowa needs more farmers and less reliance on ethanol, Chris Jones, the Democratic candidate for Iowa agriculture secretary, said during a candidate forum
September 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Carbon Neutral Fuels and Energy Estate Sign MoU to Advance Development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Project in Queensland
by Sophie Zienkiewicz (Carbon Neutral Fuels) CNF and EE will collaborate in the development of a sustainable aviation fuel project in North Queensland using sugarcane agricultural waste as feedstock. Collaboration will evaluate feedstock supply, site selection, pathway selection and offtake, marking CNF’s first step
September 11, 2026 Read Full Article
World's Largest Green Methanol Project Achieves ISCC EU Certification
(DQS) DQS Hong Kong -- Founded in 1985 by the German Institute for Standardisation (DIN) and the German Society for Quality (DGQ), DQS is one of the world's most established independent management system certification bodies. DQS is a founding member of the
September 11, 2026 Read Full Article
International Study Identifies Biomethane as a Key Solution for Decarbonizing Heavy-Duty Transport Worldwide
(Instituto Mobilidade de Baixo Carbono Brasil) From Waste to Wheels - Turning Organic Waste into Renewable Fuel for Transport -- Commissioned by Instituto MBCBrasil, the study aims to accelerate the global deployment of the renewable fuel and highlights opportunities for Brazil in
September 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Clean Hydrogen Investment Reaches USD 130 Billion as Energy Security and Resilience Rise up the Global Agenda
(Hydrogen Council) Global Hydrogen Compass 2026 provides a fact-based assessment of global clean hydrogen progress, highlighting more than USD 130 billion in committed investment across over 570 projects, 90% of which are under construction or already operational, and the actions needed
September 11, 2026 Read Full Article
TRA Publishes Final Determination on HVO Biodiesel from the USA
(U.K. Trade Remedies Authority) The TRA has published its final determination in the HVO biodiesel investigation, following the Secretary of State’s decision. -- The Trade Remedies Authority has today (Thursday 10 September) published its final determination in its subsidy investigation into imports
September 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Binatural Expands teh Use of Pure Biofuel in Road Transport Operation in Its Own Fleets and Transport Companies
(Binatural/PetroNoticias) Binatural, one of the largest biodiesel producers in the country, is expanding the use of pure biofuel (B100) in road transport operations involving its own fleet, partner carriers, and clients. These initiatives are expected to prevent the emission of more
September 11, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Cross-Sector Commodity Coordination
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Feedstock competition in the bioeconomy represents a massive arithmetic failure rather than a market working. Because individual producers forecast demand independently against a shared physical resource base, the sum of their assumptions quietly exceeds the real
September 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Driving Optimism for Commodity Prices
by Jared White (Brownfield Ag News) An ag economist at the University of Illinois says he’s somewhat optimistic about the direction of commodity prices primarily due to demand prospects created by biofuels. In a recent FarmDoc webinar, Nick Paulson says updated federal
September 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Letter from India: One Airplane, One WagonR, and India’s Journey from Energy Vulnerability to Bioeconomy Power
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... (W)hat are we eventually going to put in the tanks of these massive long-haul machines? It is a gigantic question involving gigantic aircraft, refineries, capital requirements, and energy loads—and aviation remains among the hardest
September 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Pacific Environment and NTU Singapore Release New Study Urging Robust Fuel Certification to Ensure Genuine Transition to Green Shipping
(Pacific Environment) The study supports global maritime authorities in preventing greenwashing and fuel fraud -- Pacific Environment and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have issued a new study highlighting that strict and reliable fuel certification is essential to keep the global
September 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 22), 1-4 September 2026
(International Maritime Organization) The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 22) met for its 22nd meeting from 1-4 September 2026, chaired by Mr. Sveinung Oftedal (Norway). The meeting had a high level of participation,
September 10, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Ethanol Blending Reaches Record Levels in Gasoline
(Farms.com) Higher ethanol use in gasoline is helping drive fuel savings while supporting America’s biofuels and agriculture industries. U.S. gasoline is increasingly being blended with ethanol, with the average ethanol content exceeding 11% for the second straight month in June. Data from
September 08, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Federal Procurement as Bioeconomy Orchestration
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Lever Federal procurement only de-risks bioeconomy projects when volume risk is enforceably transferred to the buyer in a form surviving appropriations lapses. Standard multiyear contracts are budgeting efficiencies that lenders cannot underwrite because they mandate termination
September 08, 2026 Read Full Article
The E32 Caipirinha: How Brazil Spiked Its Biofuel Engine and Brewed a 2026 Regulatory Hangover
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... For years, Brazil’s biofuel sector was the energy world’s perfect Caipirinha. It had the right balance of market-driven decarbonization through RenovaBio, ambitious blending mandates like E30, and clear price signals. Then came 2026. Faced with geopolitical oil
September 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Every Vehicle Sold Should Contribute Towards Carbon Reduction: Maruti Suzuki MD
by Darshan Nakhwa, Kiran Murali & Anurag Chaturvedi (Autocar Professional) India's transition to cleaner mobility will require a mix of electric vehicles, hybrids, CNG, biofuels and potentially hydrogen rather than dependence on a single technology, Maruti Suzuki India Managing Director and
September 08, 2026 Read Full Article
ATA Applauds House Committee’s Passage of Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
(American Trucking Associations) Today (September 2, 2026), the American Trucking Associations commended the House Energy & Commerce Committee for unanimously passing the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) of 2025. The bill was introduced by U.S. Representatives Doris Matsui (D-CA), Ken Calvert (R-CA),
September 08, 2026 Read Full Article
TEHA Group and Eni Study on Biofuels from Renewable Feedstocks: An Opportunity for Europe
(Eni) The study highlights that biofuels from renewable feedstocks are a solution to help decarbonise transport, contribute to energy security and maintain industrial competitiveness in Europe. Cernobbio (Como), 5 September 2026 – The strategic Study “Sustainable biofuels as a strategic lever for
September 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil and India Deepen Cooperation on Green Energy
(Chemical Industry Digest) ... India Explores a Diverse Clean Mobility Strategy -- The discussions come as India seeks to expand its clean mobility options and reduce dependence on fossil fuels while strengthening domestic energy security. Rajnath Ram, Advisor at NITI Aayog, said
September 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Karnataka Sees Sugar Mill Boom Amid Rising Ethanol Demand
by K C Indresh Kumar (Siasat Daily) Belagavi tops the list with 13 applications, followed by Vijayapura with eight, Kalaburagi with six, and Bagalkot and Dharwad with four each. -- Bengaluru: Growing demand for ethanol as an alternative fuel has triggered a fresh
September 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Truth about Ethanol - Review and Reply to Robert Bryce's Gusher of Lies
by Marc J. Rauch (Auto Channel (Originally Published June 13, 2013)) A Book That's Aptly Named for What It Is -- ... But in my personal research of ethanol, which includes purchasing a non-flex fuel vehicle so that I could experiment with
September 07, 2026 Read Full Article
CARB Files ACF Repeal Ahead of Court-Ordered August 31 Deadline
(ACT News) • CARB's repeal of the Advanced Clean Fleets drayage and high priority fleet requirements is pending at the Office of Administrative Law as file 2026-0729-02. OAL had not acted as of its August 28 update, and the office does
September 03, 2026 Read Full Article
More Biofuel into Our Fleet!
(Wallenius Sol) Since January 2025, FuelEU Maritime has been reshaping how shipping companies think about fuel. The regulation sets a progressively tightening well-to-wake greenhouse gas intensity target for energy used on board vessels calling at EU ports. For us, this has translated
September 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Chaiwat Proposes Biofuel Drop-in of 20% to Boost the Economy by 153 Billion Baht and Reduce Oil Imports by 63 Billion Baht
by Pornpimal Yaempracha (Khaosod/MSN (Google translation)) Bangchak Corporation participated in the “New Energy for Thailand” forum, highlighting the potential of bioenergy to generate 2% of GDP, valued at 153 billion baht, and reduce oil imports by 63 billion baht. Mr. Chaiwat Kovavisarach,
September 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Toward the Era of 'Green Shipping Routes' through the Spread of Eco-friendly Ships
(Government of South Korea Maritime Industry Technology Division (Google Translation)) Legislative Notice of Enactment of Subordinate Regulations for the "Special Act on Support for Establishing Green Shipping Routes" - Full-scale implementation of the '2nd Basic Plan for the Development and Supply of
September 03, 2026 Read Full Article
NEMO Says Nuclear Shipping Is Moving from If to When
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In the UK, the Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization said Wednesday the commercial shipping debate over nuclear propulsion is shifting from whether it can work to how reactors can be regulated, insured and accepted across international jurisdictions.
September 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Preparing for Feedstock Traceability: What Biofuel Producers Need to Do Now
by Roxby Hartley and Chelsa Oren (EcoEngineers/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Emerging discussions around feedstock traceability, particularly within California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) framework, suggest that producers may soon be required to demonstrate a much higher level of transparency in their supply
September 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol’s Contribution to U.S. Gasoline Supplies Is at Record High, Helping Ease Pump Prices
(Renewable Fuels Association) The average ethanol content of gasoline sold in the U.S. surpassed 11 percent for the second consecutive month in June, and the 12-month average blend rate hit a new record of 10.58 percent, according to U.S. Energy Information
September 03, 2026 Read Full Article
SAF Growth Creates Opportunities for Agriculture, Aviation and Economic Development
(Global Aerospace Summit/Biodiesel Magazine) The future of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will depend on strong partnerships among farmers, fuel producers, the aviation industry and government leaders, according to panelists participating in a discussion during the 2026 Global Aerospace Summit in the
September 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Ammonia as Fuel: Potential, Challenges, and Progress
(DNV) Can ammonia become a practical fuel for deep-sea shipping? As interest and orderbook numbers grow, so does the need to address its unique safety challenges. Explore what's driving momentum, and which barriers still need to be overcome in our expert
September 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Markets Report
by Andrew Snook (Canadian Biomass) While challenges remain, Canada’s biofuels sectors are ripe with opportunities -- Canada's biofuels sector faces challenges but also significant growth opportunities, according to industry leaders. The wood pellet sector is concerned about potential surpluses due to U.K.
September 02, 2026 Read Full Article
India Needs SAF Mandates, Stronger Demand Signals to Unlock Investment: EDF
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) SAF costs 50-200% more than jet fuel; India has 210 biogas plants, targets 5,000; Carbon credit pricing remains unpredictable India will struggle to build a meaningful, sustainable aviation fuel industry without mandates and long-term demand signals, according to
September 02, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Extends 2025 RFS Compliance Reporting Deadline
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) on Aug. 31 issued a final rule extending the Renewable Fuel Standard compliance reporting deadline for compliance year 2025 from Sept. 1, 2026, to Oct. 1, 2026. The delay
September 02, 2026 Read Full Article
We Need More Homegrown Fuel, Not Less
by Emily Skor (Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Ethanol is a homegrown biofuel that lowers prices at the pump. Pull into any fuel retailer in the U.S. and you'll find that the option with more ethanol has the lower price. Unfortunately, certain
September 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Joint Media Release: Building Australia's Fuel Security with Strategic Fuel Reserves and Low Carbon Liquid Fuels
(Australia Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water) The Albanese Government's $14.8 billion Fuel Security and Resilience Package will protect Australians from global fuel shocks, put downward pressure on costs and accelerate the transition to our own home-grown, sovereign
September 01, 2026 Read Full Article
The Diesel Hybrid and the Human Scale of Mobility
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... That is a useful way to think about mobility, and a useful way to think about renewable diesel and the diesel hybrid technology. It disappeared from the United States after VW’s DieselGate, so we headed
September 01, 2026 Read Full Article
RFA Salutes Unanimous Passage of California E15 Clean-Up Legislation
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association welcomed the passage late Monday night of Calif. SB 795, the E15 Clean-Up Act, which removes the final impediments that are preventing Californians from accessing the lower-cost, lower-carbon E15 fuel blend at the pump.
September 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Miller-Meeks Deserves Applause for Pushing for Certainty for Biofuels Producers
by Angie Holland/Kent Kaiser (Trade Alliance to Promote Prosperity/Fort Madison Daily Democrat) Iowa’s agricultural and biofuel industries need clear, consistent federal policy to make long-term investments, create jobs, and compete in a changing global economy. Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks should be recognized for
August 31, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Announces Action on 2025 Small Refinery Exemptions and Related Actions
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced decisions for 34 small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions under the Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) program for 2025. In consultation with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), EPA reviewed and considered information
August 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Video: India Should Allow Direct E100 Sales in Rural Areas - Samir Somaiya
by Mukul Yudhveer Singh (Autocar Professional) Samir Somaiya on direct rural E100 distribution, creating demand for surplus ethanol, GST parity for flex-fuel vehicles, remunerative pricing models, and expanding into CBG and DME. India has surpassed its 20% ethanol blending target five years
August 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Gov't Eyes Higher Biodiesel Blend in 2027 as Coconut Oil Prices Ease
by Dexter Barro II (Manila Bulletin) The government is expected to increase the country’s biodiesel blend next year once prices of coco methyl ester (CME) stabilize at a level that would not further burden motorists, according to the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA). PCA
August 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Thailand Rallies Automakers, Oil Firms to Boost Biofuel Use Amid Energy Security Push
(Xinhua/Asia & Pacific) Thailand's Department of Energy Business said on Monday (August 31, 2026) that it has partnered with 13 car brands, five motorcycle makers, and seven fuel retailers to promote wider use of E20 gasoline, as the government seeks to
August 31, 2026 Read Full Article
No Mandatory Ethanol Labels on Petrol Pumps for Now, SC Junks Plea
by Utkarsh Anand (Hindustan Times) The petition sought directions to the central government to ensure mandatory and uniform labelling on every dispensing nozzle at petrol pumps, clearly disclosing the exact percentage of ethanol The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition seeking
August 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Clean Cities and Communities Alternative Fuel Price Report
(U.S. Department of Energy) This quarterly report is made possible only through the efforts of individual Clean Cities and Communities coalitions to collect and report alternative fuel prices, which are regularly changing, subject to regional local market forces, and frequently difficult to obtain.
August 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Washington State Agencies Break Biodiesel Mandate Again
by Don Jenkins (Capital Press) State has never met the law’s requirements, but there are no consequences Washington state government’s use of biodiesel dropped to an all-time low last year, despite a law purportedly requiring the state to buy the greener alternative
August 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Zero-Emission Truck Corridor Planned for West Coast
(Heavy Duty Trucking) California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and Baja California are coordinating plans for truck charging and hydrogen fueling from Canada to Mexico. California, British Columbia, Oregon, Washington, and Baja California are working together on a network of charging and hydrogen
August 28, 2026 Read Full Article
The Worst Energy Policy in the World
by Paasha Mahdavi and Michael L. Ross (Science) ... Consumer fuel subsidies are the worst kind of energy policy. They boost the most polluting kind of energy—fossil fuels—with a policy that is wasteful and deceptively hard to reverse. Besides increasing consumption, subsidies
August 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Walz Points to Water Quality, Sustainable Aviation Fuel as Key Legacies
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is highlighting efforts to improve water quality and support biofuels as his term comes to an end. Walz attended the first day of the Minnesota State Fair and tells Brownfield the state’s
August 28, 2026 Read Full Article
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