by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Biomass enters as a civilian — complex, regional, idiosyncratic. It leaves in uniform. Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide. Methane. Methanol. Formate. This shift is mapped in a top-tier new report prepared for CSIRO by a group
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Back TO HOMEHalfway to 2030: PostNord Reaches Its 2025 Climate Target
(PostNord) In 2025, PostNord reached both of its climate milestones: fossil-free transport surpassed 50 percent and carbon emissions were reduced by 40 percent compared with 2020. PostNord set 2020 as the baseline and a target of 100 percent fossil-free transportation and operations
February 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Good For Farmers, Consumers, The Environment, NFU Notes
by Glenn Vaagen (Pacific Northwest Ag Network) ... Anne Steckel, senior advisor for biofuels at the National Farmers Union, said interest in biofuels and renewable diesel continues to grow as consumers understand the many benefits. She noted that biofuels not only reduce carbon emissions but also reduce the price
February 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Iowa Reports Lowest Biofuel Production in a Decade
by Jacob Calvin (The Daily Iowan) Officials in the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association point to a lack of clear government regulation for the decrease. -- According to the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, Iowa produced 31 percent less biofuel in 2025 at 244
February 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Amendment to the THG Quota Law Sets a Precedent for Fraud Prevention
(Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP)) The UFOP welcomes the measures for strengthening fraud prevention included in the draft law on the further development of the greenhouse gas reduction quota. These include, in particular, the elimination of
February 03, 2026 Read Full Article
India’s Bioenergy Sector Set for Strong Growth, Driven by Effective Policy Support
(International Energy Agency) New IEA report shows production of liquid and gaseous biofuels in India could double by 2030 through enhanced policy actions India’s bioenergy sector is set to play an important role underpinning the country’s rapidly growing energy markets as robust
February 03, 2026 Read Full Article
CAAS, SAFCo and Nine Companies Launch Singapore's First Voluntary Sustainable Aviation Fuel Procurement Trial
(Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS)) The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), the Singapore Sustainable Aviation Fuel Company Ltd. (SAFCo) and nine companies have launched Singapore's first trial for central procurement of voluntary Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The nine companies
February 03, 2026 Read Full Article
US Biofuel (45Z)Tax Rule to Benefit Resellers, Farmers Public Comment DEADLINE April 6, 2026
by Cole Martin (Argus Media) President Donald Trump's administration expects to update the rules around a low-carbon fuel tax credit to allow more types of fuel sales to qualify and to encourage farmers to grow crops more sustainably. ... The proposed regulations Tuesday
February 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Resilience Is the New Carbon: Khaki Is the New Green
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Ten years ago, Visolis entered the federal innovation pipeline through Cyclotron Road—the DOE-backed fellowship that helped define the climate-tech generation. Founder Deepak Dugar was part of a wave of scientists trying to turn low-carbon chemistry into
February 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Policy: Economic Survey Flags Food-vs-Fuel Tension
by Shristi Ohri (Autocar Professional) Government's economic assessment warns of "emerging tension" between energy self-reliance and food security; cites international evidence that biofuel mandates need "periodic recalibration" In what could signal an impending policy review, the Economic Survey 2025-26 has explicitly warned of
February 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Methanol Update (December 2025)
(GENA Solutions Oy) Selected highlights from GENA’s Project Navigator Methanol: By the end of December 2025, Project Navigator Methanol tracked 273 renewable and low-carbon methanol projects totaling 56.5 Mt by 2030, including 23.3 Mt of e-methanol, 22.1 Mt of biomethanol, and 11.2 Mt of low-carbon
February 02, 2026 Read Full Article
California’s C&I Rulemaking Enters a Defining Phase: What the ISOR Changes
by Kate Haerizadeh (OPIS Insights) CARB has entered into an important phase of its rulemaking process for California’s C&I program. The board on Jan. 13 released an Initial Statement of Reasons (ISOR), a 356-page document outlining the agency’s rationale for a comprehensive package
February 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Shipping’s Methane Decarbonisation Pathway Becomes a Clear Runway for the Future
(SEA-LNG) Industry coalition SEA-LNG has published its annual ‘View from the Bridge’ report, highlighting 2025 as a year of strong growth in LNG, liquefied biomethane (LBM/bio-LNG) and e-methane emissions reductions, costs and availability. This year’s report “The Journey” highlights a decade
February 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Bahia Strengthens Role in Biofuels with Higher Biodiesel Output and Growing Exports to Europe
by Vivek Waghmode (BioEnergy Times) Bahia is gaining a stronger position in the biofuels sector as it continues to increase biodiesel production, expand exports to Europe, and reinforce its role in the shift toward renewable energy. This progress is being driven by
February 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Teaming up to Advance Dual-Fuel Engine Technology
by Geoff McMaster (University of Alberta) U of A partnership with City of Edmonton and Diesel Tech Industries will boost research and training aimed at reducing emissions from city vehicles -- The University of Alberta is teaming up with the City
February 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Iowa Senate Strips Eminent Domain Ban from Carbon Pipeline Bill
by Marcus McIntosh (KCCI) Iowa Senate lawmakers made a major change to one of the fastest-moving bills at the Statehouse, stripping out House-approved language that would have barred carbon pipeline companies from using eminent domain. The move drew immediate criticism from opponents
February 02, 2026 Read Full Article
RFA Thanks Trump Administration for Guatemala Agreement Boosting Ethanol Exports
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today thanked President Donald Trump and U.S. Trade Representative, Jamieson Greer, for securing today’s reciprocal trade agreement with Guatemala that contains a requirement for 10 percent ethanol blends for on-road gasoline (E10), and a purchase commitment
February 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Blog: Ag, Biofuels Groups Push E15 Rural Council for Quick Legislative Solution Before Feb. 15 Deadline
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) With the E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council set to begin work, agriculture, biofuels and petroleum organizations are pushing for the council to quickly reach a legislative solution to make E15 available nationally on a permanent
February 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol, Biogas Can Accelerate India’s Clean Mobility Transition, Says Maruti Suzuki’s Tarun Aggarwal
by Anurag Chaturvedi, Darshan Nakhwa, & Ketan Thakkar (Autocar Professional) India needs clean mobility that works at scale today, not just EVs, Maruti Suzuki executive says. -- Amid a strong push for electric vehicles, ethanol blending and biogas offer India the fastest and
January 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Are No Longer the Future… They’re the Present
(ResourceWise) Biofuels are no longer confined to standalone conversations or introductory explanations. Instead, they are increasingly woven into broader discussions of fuel strategy, carbon-intensity management, and near-term emissions reduction. This shift points to something very important: biofuels are becoming embedded in market
January 30, 2026 Read Full Article
US Biomass-Based Diesel 2026: A Tipping Point for Growth
(ResourceWise) In the aftermath of this year's Clean Fuels Conference in Orlando, sentiment across the US biomass-based diesel industry is unmistakably bullish. But that confidence is underpinned by a mix of opportunity and uncertainty that will shape the sector through 2026 and
January 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Embrapa Publishes Studies that Increase Transparency and Refine the Calculation of the Carbon Intensity of Biofuels in Brazil.
(Embrapa (Google Translation)) Articles detail the emissions accounting methodology for RenovaBio and describe the state production profiles of sugarcane, soybeans, and corn, with their respective emissions. The RenovaCalc tool supports the certification of biofuel plants and provides the basis for calculating
January 30, 2026 Read Full Article
The Long Work: The People Who Stay
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... You work long hours on things that might take years to show their full value. You make decisions with incomplete information. You stand behind technologies that are better on balance, even if not perfect in
January 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Cronyism, Not Competition, Is Driving U.S. Fuel Markets
by Stephen Moore (Real Clear Policy)... Its (Renewable Fuels Standard) intention was to reduce air pollution and reduce America’s reliance on foreign oil. But its political goal was to help farm states by increasing demand for corn and other ag products
January 30, 2026 Read Full Article
California Accelerates Work on EV Rules, Tax Credits that Trump Opposes, State's Top Air Regulator Says
by Lisa Baertlein, Valerie Volcovici and David Shepardson (Reuters) California officials are meeting Detroit automakers this week to discuss the next phase of greenhouse gas regulations for cars and trucks, the state's top air regulator said. ... Ford Motor (F.N), opens new tab and Stellantis
January 30, 2026 Read Full Article
UAE Targets EU for Future SAF Exports
by Tony Harrington (Aviation Week) As the United Arab Emirates (UAE) progresses production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), it is eyeing major export opportunities to other markets such as the European Union (EU), which is struggling to scale up its own
January 29, 2026 Read Full Article
In Panama, APS Is Working on Creating a Green Corridor between the Ports of Santos and Valencia.
(Port of Santos) ...The Port Authority of Santos (APS) took another decisive step towards the sustainability of its operations this Tuesday (January 27th), during the Green Shipping Corridors and Hubs event , held in Panama City. The meeting, promoted by the International
January 29, 2026 Read Full Article
£43 Million Boost for Green Aviation to Drive Growth, Jobs and Cleaner Flights
(U.K. Department for Transport and The Rt Hon Heidi Alexander MP) The funding will go towards UK research and development projects that help deliver net zero aviation by 2050. up to £43 million will be allocated to green aviation projects, paving the way for airport
January 28, 2026 Read Full Article
UMeWorld Advances Malaysia SAF Feedstock Facility into Industrial Execution
(UMe World/Biobased Diesel Daily) UMeWorld Ltd., a company advancing enzymatic biorefining solutions for renewable fuels and functional nutrition, announced Jan. 20 key execution milestones for its Malaysia sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstock facility, marking the project’s transition into industrial execution.
January 28, 2026 Read Full Article
CVR Energy Ceases Renewable Diesel Production at Oklahoma Refinery
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) CVR Energy Inc. on Jan. 26 confirmed the reversion of the renewable diesel unit at its refinery in Wynnewood, Oklahoma, back to hydrocarbon processing was completed in December. The reversion reduces U.S. renewable diesel production capacity
January 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Trump in Ethanol-Friendly Iowa Pushes for Bill Boosting E15 Gasoline
by Hadriana Lowenkron (Bloomberg/MSN) President Donald Trump threw his support behind a legislative proposal that would expand sales of higher-ethanol E15 gasoline as he looked to build support for his economic record with a crowd that included farmers in Iowa. Trump told
January 28, 2026 Read Full Article
European Stakeholders Revisit the Role of Sustainable Biomass in Decarbonizing Transport and Achieving Climate Neutrality
(Molecule Group) On 13 January, FuelsEurope and the European Biodiesel Board organized a high-level discussion at the European Parliament regarding the role of sustainable biomass in Europe’s energy and transport transition. Expert speakers and MEPS discussed how synergies between the agricultural
January 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Algeria’s Sonatrach Starts Sustainable Fuel Production in Italy
(Ecofin Agency) Sonatrach has launched commercial production of ethanol-blended gasoline at its Augusta refinery in Italy; The move aligns with the group’s energy transition strategy and EU fuel regulations; Augusta remains one of Sonatrach’s largest industrial assets outside Algeria. Algeria’s state-owned energy group Sonatrach
January 27, 2026 Read Full Article
The Supreme Trial of the Bioeconomy Is Here
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The Trump Administration’s assault on EV mandates and incentives has scrambled the decarbonization playbook. Federal signals are inconsistent. Long-range policy visibility is gone. But in pulling support from one sector, Washington exposed another reality: aviation, marine
January 27, 2026 Read Full Article
White House OMB Concludes Review of 45Z Proposed Rule
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) The White House Office of Management and Budget on Jan. 23 concluded its review of a proposed rule to implement guidance for the 45Z clean fuel production credit, according to information posted to the agency’s website. The
January 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Airlines Target EU Climate Rules after Carmakers Showed the Way
by Tommaso Lecca (Politico) The recent weakening of the ban on gasoline and diesel cars is fueling calls for a similar reversal in the aviation sector. -- ... Their big target is getting the EU to dilute its mandate forcing airlines to use
January 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels in 2026 and Beyond: 7 Key Questions to Grapple With
(S&P Global) The biofuels sector is at a pivotal moment, facing shifting policies and a heightened focus on sustainability. Balancing multiple, sometimes competing, sometimes complementary priorities - from reducing carbon intensity and managing climate risks; to operating in a tough cost
January 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Japan Mulls Subsidizing Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Domestic Airlines; Would Require Fuel Suppliers to Provide Mixture
(The Yomiuri Shimbun/The Japan News) The government plans to support the cost of next-generation aviation fuel, known as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), by subsidizing purchases by domestic airlines. The plans would require all airline passengers to shoulder an additional charge of several
January 26, 2026 Read Full Article
EU to Phase out Damaging Soy Biofuels
(Transportation & Environment) Soy biofuels will no longer count towards EU renewable targets, with new EU Commission research confirming they contribute significantly to deforestation The EU will phase out soy in an attempt to curb the use of biofuels linked to indirect
January 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Farmers Say Aviation, Marine and Rail Are the Next Frontier for Biofuels
by Carah Hart (Brownfield Ag News) Two Midwest farmers say the future of biofuels spans aviation, marine and rail. Tim Ostrem a South Dakota farmer and United Soybean Board member, tells Brownfield “Biofuels are an answer to keeping our environment cleaner for
January 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Sabah Outlines RM1.4 Billion Biofuels Plan at Davos
by Sisca Humphrey (Daily Express) Sabah is positioning itself as a hub for sustainable energy with Petra Seaga signalling interest in a RM1.4 billion (USD 300 million) investment to set up an integrated biorefinery complex in the State. Speaking on behalf of
January 25, 2026 Read Full Article
WWF Warns Brazil Needs Clear Plan to Phase out Fossil Fuels
by Daniela Chiaretti (Valor) Financing, timeline, and targets are proposed for country’s roadmap away from carbon-based energy sources -- Setting clear and mandatory targets for decarbonization, energy efficiency and technological transformation is a fundamental step for any roadmap aimed at reducing Brazil’s
January 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Producers Seek Clarity as 45Z Clean Fuel Tax Credit Takes Effect
by Carah Hart (Brownfield Ag News) The CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America says the biofuels industry is awaiting more details about final guidance to implement the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit. Changes made to the 45Z tax credit in the
January 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Associations Support FPBio against Biodiesel Imports.
(FPBio (Google Translation)) APROBIO – Brazilian Association of Biofuel Producers, ABRA – Brazilian Association of Animal Recycling, ABIOVE – Brazilian Association of Vegetable Oil Industries, ACEBRA – Association of Cereal Companies of Brazil, OCB – Organization of Brazilian Cooperatives, UBRABIO –
January 23, 2026 Read Full Article
The EBB Monitoring Tool
(European Biodiesel Board) The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) has put in place a monitoring tool for transposition of RED III in the 27 EU Member States. In this tool, we track the key elements that are important to HVO and FAME
January 23, 2026 Read Full Article
The Future of Biofuels Webinars: Emissions Accounting and Modeling; Role of Policy in Biofuel Adoption; Economic Research Priorities for a Low-Carbon Transitionand Biofuels in the Economy and Decarbonization Pathways
(Resources for the Future) Economic Research Priorities for a Low-Carbon Transition -- A webinar featuring a fireside chat discussing research needed into biofuels’ mitigation potential and long-term viability, sectoral roles and deployment barriers, policy design, and economic and distributional consequences. Recent federal actions,
January 22, 2026 Read Full Article
New Economic Analysis Shows Solutions to Maintain Iowa’s Corn and Ethanol Industry
(Iowa Corn Growers Association) Without immediate passage of nationwide, year-round E15 and access to ultra-low carbon ethanol markets, such as sustainable aviation fuel and marine fuel, Iowa’s corn and ethanol industry will continue its downward decline, according to a new study released by Iowa Corn and the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association. Iowa’s
January 22, 2026 Read Full Article
House Republicans Strike Deal to Establish E15 Fuel Council
by Ken Tran and Olivia Gyapong (Bloomberg Government) House Republican leaders struck an agreement with Midwestern GOP lawmakers to establish a rural energy council focused on E15 biofuel, resolving a conflict that threatened to derail the latest government funding package. The E-15 Rural
January 22, 2026 Read Full Article
UK-led Maritime Consortium Sets Out Plan for Nuclear-Powered Fleet
(Lloyd's Register) The UK is taking a decisive step towards leading the global race to decarbonise shipping with the launch of the Maritime Nuclear Consortium. Convened by Lloyd’s Register (LR), the group unites leading expertise from the nuclear, maritime, insurance and regulatory
January 22, 2026 Read Full Article
China Lays out Blueprint for Green Trade Expansion
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, the Ministry of Commerce has issued a sweeping directive to accelerate green trade, detailing a national framework to align foreign trade with China’s carbon peaking and neutrality goals. Approved by the State Council,
January 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Athens Breaks EU Ranks to Side with US and Saudi Arabia in Green Shipping Row
by Sarantis Michalopoulos (Euractiv) Greece is working on a counter proposal after helping torpedo a net-zero shipping deal -- ... At the centre of the debate is the Net-Zero Shipping Framework (NSF), which would force ship operators continuing to use the dirtiest – and
January 22, 2026 Read Full Article
TotalEnergies CEO Expects EU Mandate on Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Be Dropped in Future
by America Hernandez (Reuters) TotalEnergies (TTEF.PA), opens new tab CEO Patrick Pouyanne said on Wednesday that he expected the European Union to water down its mandate to incorporate sustainable aviation fuel in future, similar to the bloc's recent decision to drop a proposed ban
January 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Trial Begins over Biofuel Mislabeling by Estonian Fuel Retailer
(ERR News) Olerex and its majority owner and board member Andres Linnas went on trial Tuesday in Tartu, accused of mislabeling a shipment of fossil diesel as biofuel to meet quotas. The Prosecutor's Office alleges Linnas ordered Olerex employees in December 2022
January 21, 2026 Read Full Article
When the Clock Is Ticking, but the Rules Aren’t Set: Clean Fuels Conference 2026 Delegates Assess a Wonderland of Market Opportunity and Policy Uncertainty
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) If the clean fuels industry is living through an Alice-in-Wonderland moment, it’s not because things feel fanciful. It’s because the rules keep changing shape just as the clock gets louder. That was the unspoken theme running through
January 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Alkagesta Awarded ISCC CORSIA Certification
(Alkagesta) Alkagesta, a global commodity trading house specializing in petroleum and steel products, fertilizers and biofuels, announced in January that it has been awarded certification under the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification System GmbH’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International
January 21, 2026 Read Full Article
The Road Less Taken: Iowa Moves High Biodiesel Blends Forward
by Jenna Rose (Iowa Biodiesel Board/Biobased Diesel Daily) State-level policy and industry collaboration position Iowa as a model for B30 adoption. As Iowa’s biodiesel producers continue to weather a difficult year marked by federal-policy uncertainty and challenges, the state of Iowa continues
January 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Keep on Going
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum/Biobased Diesel Daily) The lyrics of a popular 20-year-old country-music song provide guidance to help navigate the pit of uncertainty and tumult. -- It’s been a challenging year for anyone hoping for clarity on vehicle and fuels
January 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Charting the Course: Danish Shipping Presents New 2026-2030 Strategy
(Danish Shipping) In a changing world, Danish shipping companies adapt and seize new opportunities. The focal point of the strategy is to strengthen Denmark as the preferred community for shipping companies. Danish Shipping has presented its strategy for the coming five years
January 20, 2026 Read Full Article
How New Subsidy Guidelines Could Make Brown Grease the New Gold
Kristof Reiter (Reiter USA/Biobased Diesel Daily) Recent changes, including replacing the blenders tax credit with 45Z, removal of the indirect land-use change penalty, and potential reductions in subsidies to foreign fuel and feedstock under both 45Z and RFS programs, are fundamentally
January 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Michigan Producers Bullish on Biodiesel
by Karen Potratz (Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition/Biobased Diesel Daily) Policy changes and new demand opportunities create optimism in the Great Lakes state. -- After months of uncertainty, Michigan’s biodiesel industry is reporting a positive outlook for 2026, thanks to updated policies and new
January 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Cathay Welcomes Findings and Recommendations in Peking University’s Study to Accelerate China’s SAF Ecosystem Development
(Cathay) Cathay believes that advancing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development in China will benefit the global aviation industry Monday, January 12, 2026, Cathay welcomes the release of Igniting the SAF Market: Policy Pathways for Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel in China, a research
January 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Industry Exec Says Delayed Tax Credit Rules Endanger Iowa Biodiesel Plants
by O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw says the state’s biodiesel producers are facing dire circumstances. Many biodiesel plants idled in 2025 and haven’t restarted, according to Shaw. “I’m told that a typical plant, just because of ongoing
January 20, 2026 Read Full Article
RI to Oblige Aviation Industry Using SAF, Possibly from 2026
(Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI)) The Indonesian government has planned to oblige the use of bioavtur or sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in aviation industry since 2026 or 2027. It will be started with the international flights. Effendi Manurung, Head of Bioenergy Engineering and
January 20, 2026 Read Full Article
NY's Economy's Need Reliable Energy — Including Biofuels | Opinion
by John Ravitz (Observer-Dispatch) The conversation about energy in New York has thankfully reached a moment of pragmatic reckoning. A bipartisan consensus is emerging among Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers that they must broaden the state's climate strategy because relying
January 20, 2026 Read Full Article
API, Ethanol Groups Clinch Deal on US Biofuel Bill
by Cole Martin (Argus Media) The American Petroleum Institute (API) and ethanol groups have agreed on reforms to US biofuel policy that they would like to see, teeing up a last-minute lobbying campaign to get the provisions included in federal budget
January 20, 2026 Read Full Article
What’s in Store for 2026? Flexing and Delivering
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) ... A bright spot in the depressed commercial truck market was the success of a new natural gas engine (X15) from Cummins, with rave reviews from truckers and a strong showing in real world experience in evaluation by fleets
January 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Carbon Counts: The Global Race for Carbon Advantage
This month, David LaGreca, Dave Lindenmuth, and Lisa Hanke explore the evolving landscape of carbon markets and regulatory policy, focusing on the strategic advantages and challenges faced by U.S. and international players. This session will cover the implications of U.S.
January 19, 2026 Read Full Article
World’s Largest Hydrogen Refuelling Station Completed in Xinjiang, China
(Fuel Cells Works) China has completed the world’s largest hydrogen refuelling station in Xinjiang, capable of dispensing up to 10 tonnes of hydrogen per day and refuelling hundreds of fuel-cell trucks. The world’s largest hydrogen refuelling station has been completed in the
January 18, 2026 Read Full Article
RFA on Agri-Pulse DriveTime Podcast
(Agri-Pulse) The Energy Information Administration reports record daily ethanol production and increased stocks. Geoff Cooper with the Renewable Fuels Association says Congress is feeling pressure to act on E-15 legislation to help increase corn demand. READ MORE/LISTEN Related articles
January 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Michigan SAF legislation Could Boost Corn Demand and Rural Economies if Passed
by Nicole Heslip (Brownfield Ag News) The head of Michigan Corn says legislation to support a sustainable aviation fuel industry and rural prosperity in Michigan is in the final approval stages. “It could really change production for generations if we take advantage
January 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Bio-Bunkering in 2026: Policy Uncertainty Rising as Market Moves
(ResourceWise) The maritime decarbonization story is far from a straight line. If anything, early 2026 is defined by a familiar tension: policy signals are wobbling, while industry preparation continues quietly and steadily. Here’s what matters now, and why the bio-bunkering opportunity may
January 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Ukrainian Biofuels to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Maritime Transport
(UABIO) Biomethane is the most promising domestic fuel for production and use in the maritime sector! -- For the SAF (Sustainable Agribusiness Forum) platform, our expert Semen Drahniev prepared a review of the report by the We Build Ukraine Analytical Centre, ‘Strategic Roadmap for Green Biofuels in Ukraine:
January 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Ukrainian Biomethane for European Buyers — Summary of a Joint Webinar by Agriportance and UABIO
(UABIO) On 15 January, a webinar was held, organised by the German company agriportance GmbH, a member of the Association, in collaboration with UABIO. The event focused on how Ukrainian producers can position themselves meaningfully in the European biomethane market — from production
January 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Transport Ministry Terminates Biodiesel Trains Tender
by Atanas Malakchiev, Zhenya Ilcheva (Bulgarian News Agency) The Ministry of Transport and Communications has officially terminated a public procurement tender for the delivery of ten new biodiesel trains, valued at EUR 248 million (BGN 485 million), excluding VAT. This information was
January 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Vietnam to Officially Switch to Biofuels from June 1, 2026
(Vietnam Plus) Vietnam will officially transition to the use of E5 and E10 biofuels from June 1, 2026 in line with a roadmap prepared over many years by the Government and relevant ministries and sectors. The rollout is said to be ready
January 16, 2026 Read Full Article
These Leaders Are Shaping the Transition to Clean Fuels
by Roberto Bocca (World Economic Forum) • Scaling clean fuels will be central to industry and transport in the coming decades. • Clean fuel projects are moving from pilots to industrial scale, proving that innovation and collaboration can deliver real impact, yet
January 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Fuelling the Future: How Business, Finance and Policy Can Accelerate the Clean Fuels Market
(Bain & Company/World Economic Forum) Amid rising global energy demand and evolving market dynamics, clean fuels are a key pillar for a more secure, affordable and sustainable energy system. Examples ranging from biofuels, e-fuels and hydrogen derivatives to lower-carbon fossil fuels
January 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Commission Approves €200 Million German State Aid for Canadian-Produced Renewable Hydrogen and Its Derivatives for EU Market
(European Commission) The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €200 million German scheme to support the production in Canada of renewable hydrogen and its derivatives, known as renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBOs). These RFNBOs will be
January 16, 2026 Read Full Article
RFA Comments on Proposed Amendments to Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations
(Renewable Fuels Association) In comments submitted today to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the Renewable Fuels Association expressed strong support for Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) and shared its view on potential amendments to the program. The comments respond to a December ECCC discussion
January 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Exclusive: US to Finalize 2026 Biofuel Quotas by Early March, Drop Import Penalties, Sources Say
by Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) Trump administration to finalize 2026 biofuel quotas by early March; EPA may adjust bio-based diesel targets slightly lower; Moves reflect compromise between biofuel producers and oil refiners The administration of President Donald Trump plans to finalize 2026 biofuel blending quotas
January 16, 2026 Read Full Article
‘Shaped By Its Past’: Ethanol’s Trajectories in Brazil and the U.S.
by Susane Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Ethanol’s trajectories in Brazil and the U.S. have often been parallel and, even with many differences, often directly connected. Understanding that history offers important perspectives for current affairs, according to two ethanol historians. It wasn’t
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Expert Says Cooking Oil Can Convert Into Biodiesel to Power Industrial Equipments
by Yemisi Izuora (Oriental News) A University don has come out with a research project that confirms that waste cooking oil generated by restaurants and households across Nigeria can be converted into high-quality biodiesel capable of powering generators, trucks and industrial equipment. A
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Outokumpu Initiates a Collaboration with Norsk e-Fuel to Convert Carbon Side Streams into eSAF – Enabling 200,000-Ton Direct Emission Reduction for Outokumpu
(Outokumpu) Outokumpu initiates a collaboration with Norsk e-Fuel to convert carbon side streams into eSAF – enabling 200,000-ton direct emission reduction for Outokumpu Outokumpu, the global leader in sustainable stainless steel, and Norsk e-Fuel, a Nordic pioneer in Power-to-Liquid project development, have
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Fueling Growth Despite Policy Uncertainty
by Scott Fenwick (Clean Fuels Alliance America/Biobased Diesel Daily) Fuel quality, reliability and performance drive adoption while robust production capacity and domestic feedstock supplies position the industry for a rapid increase in output. The U.S. biomass-based diesel industry is at a critical
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
The Shipping Sector Must Reach Net Zero by 2050. Here’s How Scalable Maritime Green Fuels Will Help
by Ellese Caruana (Clariant/World Economic Forum) • The IMO’s cut in carbon intensity by 40% by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 can only be achieved by a transition to scalable green fuels. Promising substitutes for fossil-based maritime fuels are green methanol and
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
What It Will Take to Create a Financially Sustainable, Zero-Emission Electric Shipping Ecosystem
by Dong Kwan Kim (Hanwha Group/World Economic Forum) - After more than two centuries of reliance on fossil fuels, shipping is transitioning to cleaner propulsion systems. - Advances in vessel technologies, growing regulatory pressure and coordinated climate commitments are accelerating investment
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Singapore Posts Record Port Performance in 2025 and Develops Future Readiness through Industry Collaborations for 2026
(Singapore Marine and Port Authority) Singapore posted record port performance in 2025, supported by resilient global trade and fuel offtake. This was announced by Senior Minister of State for Law and Transport Mr Murali Pillai, who was the Guest-of-Honour at the
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
The Ministry of Climate Change Announced the Electrification of Transportation Vehicles for Its Affiliated Organizations to Decarbonize Transportation.
Kim Byeong-min (Today Energy (Google Translation)) A declaration was announced by the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, which is taking the lead in achieving the National Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target (NDC) in the transportation sector. The Ministry of Climate, Energy and
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Ahead of the Curve: Washington’s Clean Fuel Standard Exceeded Expectations during Its First Year
(Washington State Department of Ecology) Ecology’s upcoming rulemaking will drive even more clean fuel production through 2038 -- A new report from the Washington Department of Ecology shows that the state’s Clean Fuel Standard eliminated an estimated 2 million tons of greenhouse gases in
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Engine Technology Forum: Industry Insights, Observations, and Outlook for 2026
(Engine Technology Forum) ... Advanced engines and fuels help customers meet their own economic and sustainability goals more effectively than ever before. Having achieved near-zero emissions and boosted efficiency across virtually all sizes and configurations, a key strength of engine technology is
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Addressing a Gap in the Canadian Bioeconomy -- Micro-Certificate Programs Provide Life Cycle Assessment and Clean Fuel Policies Training
(BC Bioenergy Network) Micro-certificate programs provide life cycle assessment and clean fuel policies training to professionals across North America. Canada’s growing bioeconomy is charting a course towards a low-carbon future, but a crucial skills gap has emerged as a significant challenge. As
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Scraps Plan to Introduce B50 Biodiesel This Year, Will Raise Palm Oil Export Levy
by Bernadette Christina and Fransiska Nangoy (Reuters) B50 biodiesel plan scrapped due to technical and funding concerns, officials say; Indonesia to raise crude palm oil export levies to 12.5% from March 1; Scrapping B50 plan bearish for palm oil futures, analyst says Indonesia has
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
SAF and Maritime Mandates: Reshaping Biomass Demand
by Matthew Stone (ResoureceWise/Biomass Magazine) ... Aviation and maritime mandates are accelerating at a time when biomass markets are tightening. The shift is creating a more competitive landscape for all participants, from refiners and traders to compliance teams and feedstock aggregators. The
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
FAA Plans Unleaded Fuel Comparison Testing Public Comments DEADLINE March 13, 2026
by Russ Niles (AvBrief.com) The FAA says it will conduct head-to-head tests of the three unleaded candidate fuels to replace 100LL as it moves toward the full transition to unleaded aviation gasoline by the congressionally mandated deadline of Dec. 30, 2030 (2032 in
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Unleashed: National Ethanol Conference --- February 24-26, 2026 --- Orlando, FL
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Day in and day out, tens of thousands of workers in the ethanol value chain take grain from America’s farm fields and transform it into clean, renewable fuel and other valuable bioproducts. But
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Iowa House Introduces Bill to Ban CO2 Pipelines from Using Eminent Domain
by Cami Koons (Iowa Capital Dispatch) House subcommittee advances the ‘simple’ bill -- A House subcommittee advanced a bill Tuesday (January 13, 2026) that would prohibit carbon dioxide pipeline operators from exercising eminent domain for the purpose of building a carbon sequestration
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Bumper Crops Underscore Risk in Biofuel Investment Slowdown
by Kim Chipman (Agri-Pulse) As farmers get a new round of bad crop market news, biofuel investment has stalled due to U.S. policy uncertainty. America’s crop farmers got hit with a fresh wave of market woes this week, ramping up pressure on the Trump
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Fueling the Future: OPAL Fuels
by Caitlin Scheresky (Biomass Magazine) Five years ago, OPAL Fuels stepped out of the private sector and emerged as an ambitious leader in the production and distribution of renewable natural gas. With major partners including NextEra Energy, UPS, CHS and Fiat Chrysler
January 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Supreme Court Denies Iowa Counties’ Request for Rehearing in Pipeline Case against Summit
by Cami Koons (Iowa Capital Dispatch/WV News) The U.S. Supreme Court denied a request Monday from Story and Shelby counties requesting a review of a lower court’s ruling that county ordinances pertaining to a carbon sequestration pipeline were preempted by federal
January 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia to Mandate Ethanol-Blended Fuel by 2028, Minister Says
(Antara/Tempo) Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, will mandate the use of ethanol blends in fuel oil by 2028 at the latest. "I assure you, no later than 2028 there will be a mandatory requirement for bioethanol. Perhaps in 2027-2028," said Bahlil
January 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia’s B50 Biodiesel Policy Seen to Boost Malaysia’s Palm Oil Competitiveness
by Danni Haizal Danial Donald (Bernama) Indonesia’s plan to implement a B50 biodiesel mandate is expected to strengthen Malaysia’s position in the global palm oil market by improving its price competitiveness and supply reliability, according to an economist. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia associate
January 12, 2026 Read Full Article
DHE Revision and B40 Could Pressure RI’s Palm Oil Industries
(Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI)) The Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) Chairman Eddy Martono said the combination of regulation on foreign exchange from exports (DHE) of natural resources scheduled to take effect since January 2026 and the implementation of biodiesel 40
January 12, 2026 Read Full Article
BPCL Dispatches First Consignment of 1G Bio-Ethanol from Bargarh Refinery
(Chemical Industry Digest) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) successfully flagged off its first-ever tanker lorry carrying domestically produced first-generation (1G) bio-ethanol from the Bargarh Bio-Refinery to the IOTL Raipur Depot. The milestone marks a significant step in BPCL’s biofuel journey and
January 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Unleaded Fuel Transition Plan to Be Unveiled Public Comment DEADLINE March 13, 2026
by Russ Niles (AvBrief) The FAA may lay its cards on the table on just how it’s going to have all piston aircraft burning unleaded fuel within the next five years. The agency will issue its Draft FAA Transition Plan to
January 12, 2026 Read Full Article
ACE Washington, DC Fly-in and Government Affairs Summit --- March 17-18, 2026 --- Washington, DC Recorded Presentations Available
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) will host our 15th annual DC Fly-In & Government Affairs Summit March 17-18, 2026—when both chambers are in session, and in an election year, timing matters. The first half of the year is Congress’s prime
January 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Maersk Explores Boosting Ethanol Use for Its Ships to Cut Reliance on China
by Richard Milne (Financial Times) Chief Vincent Clerc hails importance of diversifying supplies of clean energy fuels to make green transition more attractive -- The world’s second-largest container shipping line is looking at boosting the use of ethanol as a green fuel
January 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Quick Summary: Governor’s 2026-27 January Budget Proposal
(California Senate Republicans) ... Transportation -- Tax Credits for Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The January budget proposes to provide tax credits against diesel tax liability to incentivize the development and production of sustainable aviation fuels. While proposal details are forthcoming, the Newsom administration provided
January 12, 2026 Read Full Article
PuriFire Energy Joins UK Consortium to Pilot Waste-to-Methanol Maritime Fuel
(Fuel Cells Works) A UK-backed consortium is moving green methanol for shipping from theory toward pilot-scale reality, using waste streams as feedstock. PuriFire Energy has joined a UK government-supported consortium to pilot green methanol production for the maritime sector, positioning the
January 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Haffner Energy and Renewable Energy Project Developer IGNIS P2X Launch Bio/e-SAF Project AeroVerde in Spain
(Hydrogen Central/Haffner Energy) Advanced biofuels pioneer Haffner Energy and Power-to-Energy player IGNIS P2X kicked offtheir bio/e-SAF collaborative project AeroVerde, the companies announced. Their immediate task consists in identifying the project’s first site’s precise location in Spain. Gustav Granberg, Director of P2X Business Development & Strategy, said:AeroVerde emerged from our recognition of Haffner Energy’s innovative approach to creating value from residual biomass, “At IGNIS P2X, we
January 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Speed, Baby, Speed: How Washington State’s Cascadia Accelerator Turned a Launch into Lift
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The reason everyone gathered at Paine Field last week was clear: to launch the Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator. More than 175 people filled Boeing’s Future of Flight building in Everett—senior state and county leaders, airline and
January 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels 2026: Policy, Progress, and the Road Ahead --- February 4, 2026 --- ONLINE
As we move into a new year, the landscape for biofuels continues to evolve at both the state and federal level. What lessons can we take from recent policy victories and challenges? More importantly, what’s on the horizon for 2026? Please
January 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Asks EPA to Maintain RFS Compliance Deadline
(Cl;ean Fuels Alliance America) Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, asking the agency to maintain the 2025 Renewable Fuel Standard compliance deadline on March 31, 2026, to mitigate the impacts of rulemaking delays. Under
January 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Green Groups Slam Trump’s ‘Retrograde’ Fuel-Economy Plan for Cars
by Mike Lee (Politico Pro Climatewire) The criticism comes as the administration moves toward finalizing CAFE standards that would make vehicles less efficient in 2031 than they are today. -- Environmentalists took aim at one of the Trump administration’s central arguments for
January 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Small Refinery Abandons Challenge to EPA Renewable Fuel Orders
by Shayna Greene (Bloomberg Law) Calumet Shreveport Refining LLC dropped its lawsuit challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s denial of its request seeking small refinery exemptions to renewable fuel standards. The Fifth Circuit on Monday granted the refiner’s request to dismiss its case
January 07, 2026 Read Full Article
USDA Updates Research and Development Priorities for 2026
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The USDA on Dec. 30 announced new research and development priorities for 2026. One of the five new priorities focuses on market expansion and creating new uses for U.S. agricultural products, including for use
January 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Lawmakers Push EPA on Renewable Fuel Exemptions
by Marc Heller (E&E Daily) A spending deal would press the agency to make the renewable fuel standard more responsive to small refiners' production costs. -- Lawmakers are giving EPA a fresh nudge to let more small petroleum refineries sidestep biofuel blending
January 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Ag, Biofuel Groups Continue Call for Year-Round Sales of Lower-Cost E15
(Renewable Fuels Association) In a letter sent today to congressional leadership, a coalition of more than 70 biofuel and agricultural organizations called for the immediate passage of legislation to allow year-round nationwide sales of the American-made E15 fuel blend, containing 15 percent ethanol.
January 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Topsoe Series of Podcasts on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
(Topsoe) SAF Special #1 of 3: SAF in 2025: Are we still sitting on the runway? Season 7 In the first of our three-part SAF Specials, The Fuel for Thought Podcast Season 7 opens with Patrick Edmond, Chief Marketing Officer at Future Energy
January 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Will 2026 Be a Renewable Fuel Turning Point? 7 Areas to Watch out for….
by Mikala Grubb, Sandra Winter-Madsen, Milica Folić and Sylvain Verdier (Topsoe/Biofuels Digest) The renewable fuels industry has reached a critical juncture. After years of incremental progress, false starts and regulatory uncertainty, the sector is entering a phase that experts describe with
January 07, 2026 Read Full Article
ANP Approves Petrobras' Co-processed Marine Diesel.
by Luma Poletti (eixos) Fuel co-processed with 5% vegetable oil has been marketed by the company since November. -- The board of directors of the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) authorized Petrobras to sell marine diesel oil with renewable
January 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Argus Has Launched a New Suite of Renewable Fuel Ticket Prices for the Netherlands.
(Argus Media) Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has launched a new suite of renewable fuel ticket prices for the Netherlands. The country is gearing up to implement the latest update to the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) and
January 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Petrobras and Vale Move forward with Partnership in Fuel Supply.
(Petrobras (Google translation)) The contract also outlines business opportunities with low-carbon solutions. -- Petrobras and Vale have signed a contract for the supply of diesel to the mining company's operations in Minas Gerais . The agreement involves the supply of S10 diesel , produced by Petrobras, with the addition of the
January 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Notes from Peanut Butter Lake: Why SAF Is Moving Slower than It Should — and What Cascadia Teaches Us about Real Take-Off
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Today, aviation accounts for 3% of global carbon emissions, and since hydrogen and electric aircraft remain decades from wide-scale deployment, SAF is the only drop-in solution available to decarbonize flight over the next 40 to
January 06, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Ethanol Blend Rate Tops 11% in October, as E15 Expansion Continues
(Renewable Fuels Association) Ethanol accounted for 11.06 percent of the nation’s gasoline in October, marking the first time in history that the monthly ethanol “blend rate” has topped 11 percent, according to newly released data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The
January 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Tracking Cellulosic Ethanol: Commercialization and Regional Insights
by Dina Bacovsky, Andrea Sonnleitner, Jean Felipe Leal Silva, Glaucia Mendes Souza (SCI Journals: Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining) Despite early momentum, large-scale production of cellulosic ethanol has yet to achieve its expected breakthrough. The sector has faced setbacks, including project cancellations,
January 05, 2026 Read Full Article
2025 Positions Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel for Success in 2026
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) The clean fuels industry strengthened its foundation in 2025 behind record policy targets, new engine capabilities and proven performance, setting expectations for continued growth in 2026. “Government agencies, fleets, manufacturers and consumers in 2025 recognized that biodiesel and
January 05, 2026 Read Full Article
UOW to Lead New $72M ARC Centre of Excellence for Renewable Fuel
by Benjamin Long (University of Wollongong) National research effort to build Australia’s sovereign clean energy future -- The University of Wollongong (UOW) will lead a new Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for Renewable Fuels, a landmark national collaboration that will
January 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Ottawa’s Biofuels Subsidies Come into Force as Country Tries to Stay Competitive with U.S.
by Kate Helmore (Globe and Mail) The first part of Ottawa’s strategy to boost biofuels and shore up domestic demand for canola came into force on Jan 1. The $370-million Biofuel Production Incentive will be given to biofuel producers over the
January 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Consumer Group Sues Oil Companies for Gas Price Hike Linked to California Regulation
by Alex Nieves (Politico Pro) The class-action lawsuit argues that five gasoline producers preemptively raised prices before changes to the low-carbon fuel standard kicked in. -- California consumer attorneys have filed a class-action lawsuit against five major oil companies, claiming that they
January 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Iowa Gas Stations Must Now Offer E15 Gasoline
(RBN Energy) Now that the calendar has turned to 2026, most gas stations in Iowa are required to advertise and sell E15 gasoline. The requirement was included the state’s E15 Access Standard, which was adopted by the state legislature in 2022. Gas
January 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Viewpoint: RIN Market Awaits US Policy Clarity
by By Matthew Cope and Cole Martin (Argus Media) US renewable fuel credits have traded in a narrow range for months but are likely to break out soon, when President Donald Trump's administration provides more clarity on incentives in the new year. Under
January 05, 2026 Read Full Article
SABR Turns Two; and Like All Two-Year-Olds, Has Been Very Busy
by Joe Jobe (Sustainable Advanced Biofuel Refiners Coalition (SABR)/Biodiesel Magazine) ... SABR incorporated as a 501(c)(6) biodiesel trade association in September 2023 with about 20 organizational members, and now we have more than 70, including some of the most seasoned veterans
January 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Considerations for Switching to SAF
by Luis Hoffman (Sulzer/Biodiesel Magazine) ... First-generation biodiesel (fatty acid methyl ester or FAME) producers who have the feedstock, capability and resources to switch to SAF production may hold the fate of air travel in their hands. A Growing Market for SAF Although
January 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Complying with California’s New Specified Source Feedstock Attestation Requirement
BY Danielle Anderson (Christianson CPAs and Consultants /Biodiesel Magazine) As of July 2025, California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard requires renewable fuel producers using specified source feedstocks to secure attestation letters reaching back to the point of origin. This marks a significant
January 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Angola Debates Proposed Biofuels Law.
(Goverment of Angola) The Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas (MIREMPET) launched a public consultation on Monday, December 15th, on the proposed Biofuels Law, a strategic document aimed at laying the foundations for a more diversified, sustainable, and socially just
January 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Pakistan Pushes Voluntary Ethanol Blending
(ChiniMandi) Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday (January 1, 2026) chaired a high-level meeting to review a proposal for blending ethanol with locally produced petrol by domestic refineries. The Chairman, Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority
January 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Take-up in UK Unlikely to Hit 2025 Target, Data Suggests
by Gwyn Topham (The Guardian) Provisional figures in government mandate’s first year show 20% shortfall in levels of SAF supplied for UK flights -- Production data published by the Department for Transport (DfT) covering most of 2025 shows that sustainable fuels (SAF) only accounted for
January 02, 2026 Read Full Article
FuelEU Maritime Will Not Enter into Force in Norway on 1 January 2026
(Norwegian Maritime Authority) It has now been decided that the FuelEU Regulation will not enter into force in Norway from 1 January 2026. -- As previously communicated, efforts were made to allow for the Regulation to apply in Norway from 1 January 2026. FuelEU
January 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Leveling The Playing Field
by Katie Schroeder (Biodiesel Magazine) In the pursuit of supporting biofuels, both sides of the U.S.-Canada border have implemented incentive structures to encourage the production or use of renewable fuels over fossil fuels. However, the U.S. 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit
January 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Green Diesel: Innovation at Unicamp
by Igor Savenhago (Agro Estadão) ... At the State University of Campinas ( Unicamp ), the Ethanoil+ project seeks to transform the production of biodiesel and renewable diesel – known as green diesel – using compact equipment. The initiative, led by
January 01, 2026 Read Full Article
President Museveni Commissions the Largest Ethanol Plant in East Africa
David Rupiny (Uganda Investment Authority) President Yoweri Museveni has commissioned PRO Industries, reputed as the biggest ethanol plant in East Africa. The President, accompanied by the First Lady Janet Museveni, said the factory, located in Luwero District in central Uganda, would boost value
January 01, 2026 Read Full Article
The Sustainable Marine Fuels 2026 Outlook: What’s Hot, What’s Not
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) What’s Hot: The Must Haves Making a Splash in 2026 LNG — The Tailored Transitional Look If marine fuels had a little black dress, LNG would be it. Globally recognizable, easy to style, and adaptable to many settings, LNG remains
January 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Charting the Course
by Caitlin Scheresky (Biodiesel Magazine) In mid-October, the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee convened for its second extraordinary session to discuss the potential adoption of the IMO Net-Zero Framework. With more than 80% of global trade and 40% of U.S.
December 31, 2025 Read Full Article
The State of Soy
by Susanne Retka Schill (Biodiesel Magazine) The soybean supply chain looks to proposed biofuel polices for hope in the midst of what’s been described as one of the most challenging years ever. For biofuel producers, the uncertainty around final rules and
December 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Yokohama to Remove Port Fees for Methanol and Biofuelled Vessels
by Gautamee Hazarika (Engine) The Yokohama Port and Harbour Bureau has said it will establish a carbon-neutral port to support Japan’s goal of achieving a decarbonised society by 2050. -- From 1 January, the port of Yokohama will launch an incentive programme offering
December 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Looming Risk of Manitoba Ethanol Plant Closure
by Robert Parsons (Free Press) In the past weeks, I was contacted by Matthew Frank, reporter with Free Press sister publication the Carillon. Frank astutely uncovered something unexpected and disturbing for Manitoba, but also with broader policy implications (U.S. ethanol imports force out
December 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Brazil Sets New Emission Reduction Targets for Fuels under RenovaBio
by Prakash Jha (BioEnergy Times) Brazil’s National Council for Energy Policy (CNPE) on Tuesday (December 30, 2025) published a resolution fixing annual mandatory targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions from fuel sales for the period between 2026 and 2035. The move
December 31, 2025 Read Full Article
RGFI Awarded Key EU Biomethane Project as European and Irish Stakeholders Convene in Dublin
(Renewable Gas Forum Ireland) Ireland, represented by Renewable Gas Forum Ireland (RGFI) is one of eight European countries to be awarded the BIOMAPE project, a new European Union Horizon Programme initiative designed to support the accelerated and sustainable deployment of biomethane
December 31, 2025 Read Full Article
ANP Extends Suspension of Biodiesel Sales between Similar Distributors.
(Brazil Ministry of Mines and Energy National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (Google translation)) This measure will allow the Agency to conduct a more in-depth analysis of the effects of the ban. -- The ANP Board approved today (12/29) the extension,
December 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Ricardo to Lead Study of Green Shipping Corridor between Panama and Spain
(Hydrocarbon Processing) Ricardo, a world-leading environmental, energy and engineering consultancy, announced that it has been appointed to conduct a green shipping corridor feasibility study between Panama and Algeciras, Spain, aiming to decarbonize maritime trade and modernize global connectivity. Funded by the European