by Liam Soanes (Great Yarmouth Mercury) ... Police have warned that used cooking oil, stolen from premises in Norfolk, can be sold and converted into biofuels for diesel vehicles or alternative heating sources. Businesses in the county are being urged to remain
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Back TO HOMEUnited Utilities Submits £140m Plan to Upgrade Ellesmere Port Wastewater Treatment Works
(United Utilities) Plans have been submitted for a £140m scheme to introduce a new Advanced Anaerobic Digestion facility at Ellesmere Port Wastewater Treatment Works. If approved, the facility will be upgraded to replace an existing anaerobic digestion unit with updated technology which
August 28, 2026 Read Full Article
cargo-partner Cuts 811 Tonnes of CO₂e with Biofuel
(In-Supply) cargo-partner cut 811 tonnes of CO₂e through sustainable marine fuel. The H1 2026 result used 259.46 tonnes of waste- and residue-derived biofuel allocated through Hapag-Lloyd’s Ship Green programme. cargo-partner reports an 811-tonne CO₂e reduction through sustainable marine fuel during H1 2026. Hapag-Lloyd
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Stepping on the Gas: Warrington Biomethane Station to Expand Gasrec’s Growing Network
(Gasrec) Gasrec is to open its first high-capacity, public-access biomethane refuelling facility in the North West, with planning permission secured for a new station in Warrington ideally located to service the busy M6 corridor. The station, at Omega Business Park, is expected
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Falmouth Harbour Launches Renewable HVO Marine Fuel for Lower-Carbon Boating
(Falmouth Harbor) After a successful year of testing Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) on its fleet of workboats Falmouth Harbour has become one of the first UK coastal harbours to extend sale of the fuel to leisure and commercial boat owners –
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Alternative Fuels: Are EVs the Undisputed King?
by Jakub Kvasnicka (CGTN) The continuing turmoil in the Middle East has once again showed motorists how vulnerable petrol and diesel prices remain to global events. With the end of the conflict between Iran and the US remaining elusive as the two sides
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Is Cost Delaying the Take-off of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)?
(Nova Pangea Technologies) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offers the opportunity to reduce our dependence on imported fossil fuels, with the price volatility and the economic impact that brings, while at the same time reducing carbon emissions from air travel. Unlike conventional
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Pioneer Completes Successful Trials
(Nova Pangea Technologies) Nova Pangaea Technologies, the UK company with a unique process to create sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from waste biomass, has completed successful endurance trials that further validate its technology. Nova Pangaea Technologies, the UK company with a unique process
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Sustainable Peaks and Valleys (for SAF)
by Caitlin Scheresky (SAF Magazine) ... A few strong contenders explain the quieter conversation, with political, financial and legal risk topping the list. In the United States, much has to do with the current administration's lack of focus. Nevertheless, there are
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Turning Livestock Waste into Renewable Energy for Small Farms, UK Startup EcoNomad Solutions Lands €466k
by David Cendon Garcia (EU Startups) Harpenden-based AgriTech startup EcoNomad Solutions has received €466k (£400k) in new funding to help small livestock farms cut methane emissions, reduce rising energy and fertiliser costs, and turn organic waste into renewable energy. The investment is made up
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
100 Hottest Projects in the Advanced Bioeconomy 2026
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Today (August 21, 2026), The Daily Digest is releasing The Digest’s 100 Hottest Projects in the Bioeconomy— 2026 Edition, our annual benchmark profiling and ranking the world’s leading commercial-scale bioeconomy assets. This year’s rankings focuses on execution—curating
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
UK Chamber of Shipping Publishes Industry-First Safety Evidence Base for Alternative Marine Fuels
(U.K. Chamber of Shipping) New report brings together expertise from across shipping, ports, fuel suppliers, academia and regulators to support the safe transition to net zero The UK Chamber of Shipping has today (August 3, 2026) published Alternative Fuels: Building the Safety
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
HVO Adoption Helps Royal Mail Deliver Emission Reductions
(Biofuels International) Royal Mail in the UK has reduced its carbon emissions by 31% since 2021, maintaining its position as the UK’s greenest parcel operator and making strong progress towards its net-zero target. Data in its latest Sustainability Report show average emissions
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Speedy Hire Endorses Syntech Biofuel across Power Fleet
(Syntech Biofuel) Following an extensive programme of trials conducted over several months across both Stage III and Stage V generators, Speedy is pleased to approve Syntech ASB B100 biofuel for use across our entire power generation. The trials demonstrated that Syntech ASB
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Kent Collaborates with the University of Manchester on Low-Carbon Hydrogen Research
(Kent) Kent has collaborated with the University of Manchester on research exploring the potential of chemical looping reforming as a pathway for low-carbon hydrogen production. The research, Multi-scale analysis of hydrogen production via chemical looping reforming: reactor and process design, plant-wide performance
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Airlines Face Potential Biofuel Mandates under New Government Plan
by Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer (Geelong Advertiser) Labor has flagged possible biofuel mandates for airlines amid global fuel supply chain turmoil, but warns doing nothing carries its own serious risks. Labor is mulling biofuel mandates for airlines as part of a suite of possible
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Rivan Deploys Full-Scale 1MW System
by Harvey Hodd (Rivan) Today, August 12th 2026, we announce a major milestone in our mission to make synthetic fuels cheaper than fossil fuels. We’ve deployed our full-scale, 1 MW synthetic natural gas (SNG) system at our UK facility. Once commissioning
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Electrolyser Developed by Keele Scientists Enables Simultaneous Hydrogen and Sustainable Plastics Production
(Keele University) Keele scientists have developed a new kind of electrolyser which produces both hydrogen and the base materials for sustainable plastic production, opening avenues for a range of applications in green technology and sustainable development. Electrolysers are frequently used, including on
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
The Cornish Way: Of Green Hydrogen and a Path Forward
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Every one of them is a resource created by a prior economic purpose. The bioeconomy is the art of discovering value in these inheritances. Its greatest opportunities rarely begin by inventing an entirely new resource out
August 07, 2026 Read Full Article
SAF: Spotlight On 45Z
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... But for companies targeting SAF production through alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) pathways, the recent decrease in value puts SAF producers at a competitive disadvantage. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed in July 2025 dropped the maximum
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Licella Sign Amended Joint Development Agreement with Quadrise
(Licella) Licella is pleased to announce an amendment to the Joint Development Agreement (“JDA”) with Quadrise Plc (AIM:QED), further advancing the companies’ collaboration through an updated schedule for joint fuel testing. Licella will provide expertise in scalable HTL bio-oil production, while
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Sustainability Tools to Use in 2026
(Trellis) Software, actionable reports, frameworks and other products designed to make your working life more impactful. Check out the new arrivals directly below, or click to jump to a specific category. Emissions reductions Reporting & Target-setting Supply chains Carbon markets Circular economy Communications & Marketing Policy ... New arrivals Catch up on
August 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Heriot-Watt Scientists Turn Dairy Waste into Fuel
(Heriot-Watt University) A company that helped design how astronauts grow and recycle food in space is working with Heriot-Watt University to tackle the problem of dairy waste here on Earth. Take Root Bio worked with the International Centre for Brewing and Distilling
August 04, 2026 Read Full Article
How Gas Markets May Need to Evolve as the Energy System Changes
(National Energy System Operators) We’ve published NESO’s first Gas Market Roadmap, which sets out where market arrangements may need to evolve to support security of supply, affordability and decarbonisation through the energy transition. Gas continues to play an important role in the
August 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Targeting Sustainable Aviation Fuel at a Handful of Major Airports Could Deliver Outsized Climate and Health Benefits, New CATF Analysis Finds
A new report from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) finds that directing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to a small number of high-impact airports, rather than spreading it across the aviation network, could significantly increase the fuel’s climate and public health
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
R3VTech Wins Award for Process to Covert Glycerin into Solketal at Biodiesel Plants
(Loughborough University/Biobased Diesel Daily) Loughborough University spin-out R3VTech has won runner up in the environment category at the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Emerging Technologies Competition 2026, recognizing the company as one of the U.K.’s most promising chemistry-led innovators tackling environmental challenges. The
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
UK Startup ZeAero% Launches Liquid-Hydrogen Caravan Conversion
by Grahan Warwick (Aviation Week) The planned ZERA-Lite modified Caravan uses liquid hydrogen and fuel cells for zero-emission propulsion. -- UK startup Zero Emissions Aerospace (ZeAero%) has unveiled plans to retrofit the Cessna Caravan with a liquid hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system
July 28, 2026 Read Full Article
UK Export Finance Backs Sustainable Fuel to Drive Growth and Cut Emissions
(UK Export Finance and The Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds MP) UKEF announces measures at the Farnborough International Airshow this week to drive growth and decarbonisation across the aerospace sector. More UK-based sustainable aviation fuel production could be considered for UKEF financing
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
DP World, Svitzer Switch Harbour Tug to HVO100 Biofuel at London Gateway
(Manifold Times) “Svitzer Thames” switching from marine diesel to HVO can reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 700 mt annually, while also improving local air quality. -- Global logistics group DP World recently said the company bunkered the first harbour tug to
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
ETFuels Selects Immingham as the Home of Its Flagship Next-Generation Aviation Fuels Refinery - Project Kings Road Humber
(ET Fuels) Project Kings Road Humber brings advanced manufacturing, innovation and high-skilled jobs to Greater Lincolnshire, helping establish the Humber as the UK's leading hub for advanced fuel production First-of-a-kind: ETFuels has selected Immingham as the site for Project Kings Road Humber,
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
UK Government Releases Pricing Mechanism Strategy and Timelines to Support SAF Production
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir) The UK’s Department for Transport has published details of its proposed strategy for allocating contracts under the Revenue Certainty Mechanism (RCM), which is intended to give advanced sustainable aviation fuel producers and investors the confidence they need to
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
FEED Completed: What This Milestone Means for Lighthouse Green Fuels
(Lighthouse Green Fuels) Lighthouse Green Fuels (LGF) has successfully completed Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) facility in Teesside, delivered in partnership with engineering contractor Worley. For any major infrastructure project, FEED is one of the most significant
July 14, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Sovereign-Backed Concessional Finance
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Sovereign-backed concessional capital provides the patient, lower-cost funding essential for scaling first-of-a-kind bioeconomy plants. However, U.S. instruments like DOE LPO and USDA loans face strict mandates and lengthy approvals, lagging behind more flexible international green banks.
July 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Koko Networks Puts Ethanol Platform on the Block in $15m Asset Sale
(Launch Base Africa) Insolvency practitioners for Koko Networks, the Nairobi-based clean cooking company that imploded earlier this year, have launched a formal search for buyers for its core ethanol cooking technology and a manufacturing plant in India, as they attempt to
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
GHGP Urged to Unlock Renewable Gaseous Fuels Markets ahead of New Standard
(Bioenergy International) Aligning with the UK's London Climate Action Week’s ambition to deliver an inclusive and resilient net-zero transition, circa 90 global industry leaders have called on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) to recognise the environmental and climate benefits of renewable
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
UK Ministers Shift Sustainable Aviation Fuel Stance Following US Lobbying Tour
(Streamline) UK policymakers adjust Sustainable Aviation Fuel mandates following pressure from American agribusiness, balancing net-zero goals against supply realities. -- A recent diplomatic expedition to the United States has catalyzed a significant recalibration of the United Kingdom's environmental policy regarding advanced biofuels
July 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Global Biofuels Alliance Inducts 15 Researchers from Global Universities, Awards US$15,000 Research Grants
(Global Biofuels Alliance/EIN Presswire) US$15,000 research grants awarded to inaugural cohort to strengthen international collaboration in sustainable biofuels -- The India-headquartered Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) has selected 15 early-career researchers from leading universities and research institutions across the world for its Global
July 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Duties on Biodiesel Imports from Indonesia to Remain in Place
(U.K. Trade Remedies Authority) The UK Government has accepted the Trade Remedies Authority’s recommendation to keep current duties on biodiesel from Indonesia. -- The Secretary of State for Business and Trade has accepted the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA)’s recommendation to maintain current duties
July 03, 2026 Read Full Article
ExxonMobil and Wallenius Wilhelmsen Complete Their First Sea Trial of Biofuel Blend Made from FAME Distillation Residue
(ExxonMobil) First ExxonMobil Sea trial of bio marine fuel blend using FAME Distillation Residue; A cost-effective fuel pathway to reduced lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions vs conventional marine fuel ExxonMobil has successfully supplied a B30 0.50% sulphur marine residual fuel blend (B30 VLSFO),
June 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Johnson Matthey Selected by Phelan Green for Landmark e-SAF Plant in South Africa
(Joohnson Matthey) Phelan Green Hydrogen has announced it has licensed technologies from Johnson Matthey Catalyst Technologies (JM CT) for its planned electro‑sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) facility in the Western Cape, South Africa. Construction of the facility in Saldanha Bay is expected to
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Ethanol Exports Surge on Trade Deals as Industry Warns against Unraveling USMCA
by Jenny Schlecht (AgWeek) ... The United Kingdom, Lindberg (Luke Lindberg, under secretary of agriculture for trade and foreign agricultural affairs in the U.S. Department of Agriculture) noted, has increased its purchase of ethanol by about 50% following a trade agreement with
June 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Policy Nuggets: A False Choice between Carbon Removals and e-SAF
(SkyNRG) As Europe pushes to make flying more climate-friendly, two major solutions are often discussed: Electro-sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF): A clean fuel made using renewable electricity and captured carbon. Carbon removals: Technologies that pull CO₂ out of the air, like direct air capture
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
EcoCeres and British Airways Extend Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply Agreement to Support Lower-Carbon Aviation
(EcoCeres) EcoCeres announced the extension of its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply agreement with British Airways until the end of 2030 -- EcoCeres, a global leader in the innovation and commercialization of renewable fuels and green molecules, announced the extension of
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Defense Aviation SAF Offtakes
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Department of Defense consumes 4.6 billion gallons of jet fuel annually, offering unparalleled scale and sovereign credit that could anchor first-of-a-kind (FOAK) SAF projects. However, developers face structural hurdles, including annual budget cycles, short-term contracts,
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Open Call for Evidence: SAF Mandate: SAF Supply and Industry Certainty in an Evolving Market DEADLINE July 28, 2026
(U.K. Department for Transport) Seeks industry views on the supply of advanced non-HEFA (including PtL) SAF and the issue of tankering. -- This call for evidence seeks views and evidence from industry on the availability of future non-HEFA SAF supply once the
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
£219 Million to Power Britain's Green Aviation Revolution
(U.K. Department for Transport and Keir Mather MP) £219 million boost for sustainable aviation fuel to cut emissions and back UK innovation and jobs. £93 million available now for pioneering UK companies to develop and scale up sustainable aviation fuel production to make
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Cargo vs. Passenger SAF Demand
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) While passenger airlines drive headline sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) commitments, their inability to pass premium costs to price-sensitive travelers creates fragile demand. In contrast, cargo carriers like DHL and Amazon Air offer highly bankable offtakes by
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Innovation Paves Way to Make ‘Clean’ Chemicals, Plastics and Food Using Solar Energy
(Queen Mary University of London) Integrated solar reactor uses sunlight, water, CO2 and engineered bacteria to grow biomass in a single beaker -- A new study led by Dr Lin Su of Queen Mary University of London, published today (May 19, 2026)
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Senate Hearing Addresses E15 Legislation, 45Z Guidance
(Ethanol Producer Magazine) U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins reiterated support for E15 and confirmed that release of USDA feedstock guidance related to the 45Z clean fuel production credit is imminent during a June 10 hearing held by the Senate Agriculture Committee. During
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
CCSA Calls on European Commission and British Government to Clarify EU-UK ETS Timeframes
(Global e-Fuels) The Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA) has issued a letter, along with 50 industry stakeholders, to urge the European Union and UK to provide greater clarity on timeline and key milestones for linking their Emissions Trading Systems (ETS). The
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Bayer Hopes to Speed up Biofuel Feedstock Plan Amid Iran War Energy Crunch
by May Angel (Reuters) Bayer (BAYGn.DE), opens new tab is hoping to speed up a plan to facilitate North American production of biofuel feedstocks like camelina in the wake of the Iran war, the drug-making and crop science giant said on Wednesday
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Rolls-Royce Just Pushed a Jet Engine to Full Take-Off Power on Nothing but Hydrogen, Something Never Done Before on an Engine This Size, and the Combustion Engine’s Death Sentence Suddenly Looks Shaky
by Luis Reyes (AutoNotion) ... Then Rolls-Royce and easyJet set some hydrogen on fire inside a jet engine at NASA’s Stennis Space Center, pushed the throttle to full take-off power, and handed combustion something that looks a lot like a stay
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
SAF Production Volumes Still Disappointing
(International Air Transport Association) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released estimates showing that global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production is expected to reach around 2.4 million tonnes in 2026, representing just 0.8% of aviation fuel use, at a cost to
June 09, 2026 Read Full Article
UK CAA Opens Applications for Hydrogen Aviation Research Programme
by Tiana May (Airport Industry News) The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has opened applications for a new phase of its Hydrogen Challenge programme, inviting organisations to participate in research and testing for the future use of hydrogen in aviation. The initiative
June 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Jiangnan Shipyard Unveils New Nuclear Power Program in Greece
(Xinde Maritime) Jiangnan Shipyard makes another move in "nuclear energy shipping": this time it's not just one ship. According to Xinde Maritime Network, on June 2, Jiangnan Shipyard (Group) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, released a new concept
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Final Investment Decided on the World's First and Largest Offshore LNG Liquefaction Facility in the United States – Contributing to a Stable Energy Supply through Upstream Participation in the LNG Supply Chain.
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (Google translation)) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (President: Jotaro Tamura, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter "the Company") has formally decided to invest in the United States' first floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) project, together with Delfin Midstream, Inc. , the
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
FreshLinc and Gasrec Announce Plans for New Open-Access Bio-LNG Station in Spalding
(Garnett Keeler Gasrec) Gasrec and FreshLinc submit planning for the first public biomethane refuelling facility in East Anglia; The high-capacity site is set to launch later in 2026, opening up strategic coverage across Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk; FreshLinc will start transitioning parts
June 06, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Asset-Class Graduation
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Graduating bioeconomy assets from grants and venture equity to senior commercial debt requires crossing the maturation threshold. This transition relies on three crucial preconditions: a repeatable Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) template, multi-deal lender education across a
June 06, 2026 Read Full Article
University of Birmingham Develops Low-Temperature Hydrogen Production Method
by Joseph Morton (Mugglehead Magazine) Researchers at the University of Birmingham have developed a new hydrogen production method that could significantly reduce the cost and energy demands associated with generating the clean burning fuel. The team said on Sunday that the approach
June 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Loganair Signs 15-Year Sustainable Aviation Fuel Offtake Agreement with ClimaHtech Green Flight
(Loganair) Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, and ClimaHtech Green Flight today announced a 15-year Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) offtake agreement, supporting the long-term decarbonisation of regional aviation in the UK. Under the agreement, Loganair intends to offtake SAF for a period
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Consultation Opens on Drax Power Permit Draft Decision Public Comments DEADLINE June 24, 2026
(UK Environment Agency) The Environment Agency has opened a consultation into its draft decision to grant a permit variation to Drax Power Limited in Yorkshire. -- The company applied to vary its environment permit to incorporate carbon capture at its bioenergy plant
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Industry Wants Changes to Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer) U.S. ethanol imports have big competitive advantage over Canadian-produced ethanol, industry leaders state -- Canada’s ethanol industry is pushing hard for changes to the Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR). Andrea Kent, vice-president of industry and government affairs with Greenfield
May 28, 2026 Read Full Article
UK-First Aviation Fuel Testing Centre Delivers First Results in Push for Greener Flights
(University of Sheffield) • The University of Sheffield has announced a major milestone in the development of greener aviation, as it produces its first unique, in-depth report from testing a new sustainable aviation fuel Sheffield’s UK-first facility combines fuel testing with in-depth
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Firefly Forges Partnership with Turkish Engineering Innovator to Decarbonise Aviation
(Firefly) Firefly, the sustainable aviation fuel innovator, has signed a partnership deal with Turkish engineering firm Altaca, providing key technology for the firm’s planned UK facility. The Bristol-based developer—which uses treated human sewage (biosolids) as a feedstock—now possesses all the
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
COMMENTARY: The Jet Fuel Supply Crisis – This Was Supposed to Be SAF’s Moment
by Elvis Ebikade (Bioleum/Green Air) There is a version of the SAF story that sounds like good news. SAF feedstocks – used cooking oil, tallow, animal fats – are sourced domestically, collected regionally, and priced by local supply and demand.
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
UK Aerospace Partners Pledge £188m Investment in Hydrogen-Powered Aviation
by Christopher Surgenor (Green Air) UK cross-aviation industry group Hydrogen in Aviation Alliance (HIA) has announced combined investments of £188 million ($250m) into innovation and R&D for hydrogen-powered aviation. The group, which includes Airbus, Bristol Airport, easyJet, GKN Aerospace and Rolls-Royce,
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuels from Biomass and Hydrogen in the North Sea Region
(IEA Bioenergy) Regionalization and commoditization strategies for sustainable bioenergy -- The global energy transition is shifting from centralized fossil fuels to a more decentralized system, with an increasing focus on regionalized energy supply for improved supply security. Commoditization, on the other hand,
May 25, 2026 Read Full Article
PuriFire Energy Joins Forces with Severn Trent to Transform Wastewater into Green Fuel
(Sustainable Times) PuriFire Energy has secured backing through Innovate UK’s Investor Partnerships, Clean Energy and Climate Technologies program. This support gives the company fresh momentum to convert wastewater into green hydrogen and biomethane fuels with Severn Trent. At the heart of the
May 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Making Emissions Data Verification Manageable at Scale
(DNV) Taking a proactive, structured, and fully digitalized approach to mandatory emissions data verification has enabled DNV and its customers to complete the first verification cycle under FuelEU Maritime ahead of schedule. The FuelEU Maritime regulation has been in force since 1
May 22, 2026 Read Full Article
I-TRACK Foundation and Global Gas Tracking Launch I-TRACK(G) Code and Registry for Biogas and Biomethane
(International Tracking Standard Foundation) The I-TRACK Foundation and Global Gas Tracking (GGT) announce the launch of the I-TRACK Product Code for Biogas and Biomethane (I-TRACK(G) Code), a standardized framework enabling the issuance, transfer and redemption of certificates for biogas and biomethane.
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Major Step forward in Creation of Leading Methanol to Jet Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Hub
(Essar) Essar Energy Transition successfully completes Pre-FEED stage on time and on budget; Methanol-to-Jet sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility will convert renewable methanol into more than 200,000 tonnes of SAF annually, making it one of the largest advanced SAF facilities in the
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
One-Fifth of U.S. Renewable Diesel and SAF Production Was Exported in 2H25
by Jimmy Troderman (U.S. Department of Energy Energy Information Administration) The United States exported nearly 50,000 barrels per day (b/d) of renewable diesel and other biofuels—a category which includes sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)—in the second half of 2025 (2H25), about 20%
May 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Oman: Pact to Advance Sustainable Fuels
(Oman Daily Observer/Zawya) The first site is set to deploy in late 2027, before a massive scale expansion that can cover the needs of the entire aviation -- In a move designed to reinforce the Sultanate of Oman’s position within the global
May 18, 2026 Read Full Article
It’s Not Just Sustainable: SAF Enhances Global Energy Security
(Climbing. Fast.) A recent analysis by IDTechEx, a market research firm in the United Kingdom, indicates that the advantages of sustainable aviation fuel extend significantly beyond carbon reduction. Enhanced energy independence is a key benefit of SAF. Amidst global market volatility and
May 18, 2026 Read Full Article
PuriFire Energy & X-Press Feeders Sign Letter of Intent
(MEM UK News) Leading UK clean energy innovator PuriFire Energy has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with X-Press Feeders, the world’s biggest independent feeder carrier, to support the development and supply of green bio methanol for the shipping sector. The
May 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Europe’s Biofuel Crossroads
(Biofuels International) As Europe accelerates towards net-zero emissions and greater energy independence, the biofuel industry stands at a critical juncture. Once heralded as a cornerstone of decarbonising transport and delivering rural economic benefits, the sector in 2026 presents a complex picture: rapid
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
X-Press Feeders Signs Bio-Methanol Offtake LOI
by Gary Howard (Seatrade Maritime News) Feeder operator to take up to 15,000 tonnes of bio-methanol from PuriFire Energy and explore potential new port-based bio-methanol production facilities. -- X-Press feeders announced the signing of a letter of intent (LOI) with UK-based clean
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
IMO Climate Talks Stay Alive as Carbon Plan Survives U.S. Pushback at MEPC 84
by Mike Schuler (gCaptain) The International Maritime Organization has kept its landmark shipping climate framework alive following a week of high-stakes negotiations in London, setting up a decisive endgame later this year after deep divisions again blocked a final deal. The outcome
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
PBF Reports Increased Renewable Diesel Production for Q1
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) PBF Energy Inc. on April 30 announced the St. Bernard Renewables facility produced approximately 16,700 barrels pe day of renewable diesel during the first quarter of 2026, up from 10,000 barrels per day during the same
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Phillips 66: Renewable Fuel Segment Currently Producing at above Nameplate Capacity
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) Phillips 66 released first quarter financial results on April 29, reporting a decrease in pre-tax loss for its renewable fuels segment. As economics for biobased diesel fuels continue to improve, the company expects to see additional
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Researchers Turn Recovered Car Battery Acid and Plastic Waste into Clean Hydrogen
(University of Cambridge) Researchers have developed a solar-powered reactor to break down hard-to-recycle forms of plastic waste – such as drinks bottles, nylon textiles and polyurethane foams – using acid recovered from old car batteries, and converting it into clean hydrogen
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
USGBC Works to Grow US Ethanol Markets in Portugal, UK
by Susan Reidy (World-Grain.com) The US Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) leadership recently met with representatives in Portugal and the UK to improve US ethanol’s market presence. Stephanie Larson and USGBC ethanol sector members met with public and private representatives in Portugal
April 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Japan Eyes Airfare Surcharge to Help Fund Sustainable Jet Fuel
( The Jiji Press/The Nation) • Japan's transport ministry plans to create a system that adds a surcharge to airfares to fund the cost of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The surcharge is being considered because SAF is more than twice as expensive as
April 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Manchester Engineers Boost Sustainable Acrylic Acid Production Using Next‑Generation Membrane Reactor
by Enna Bartlett (Manchester) ... As global biodiesel production rises, so does the supply of low‑value glycerol by‑product, creating an opportunity for cleaner, renewable chemical manufacturing. In the new study, Manchester engineers, including Dr Carmine D'Agostino, compared a conventional packed‑bed reactor with an
April 24, 2026 Read Full Article
CNG Fuels Signs Long-Term Agreement with M&S to Provide Refuelling Capacity for More than 300 Bio-CNG Trucks
(ReFuels) ReFuels N.V. (ticker: REFL), one of Europe’s leading suppliers of renewable biomethane (Bio-CNG) for decarbonising heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), has through CNG Fuels signed a long-term agreement with Marks & Spencer (M&S) to provide Mobile Refuelling Stations (MRS) at UK
April 24, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Biofuels Could Play Key Role in Global Maritime Framework
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Ahead of the upcoming meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee next week, the American Biofuels Maritime Initiative (ABMI) is calling on U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to support a central role for American-made biofuels
April 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Powered by B100, Ultra Yorkshire Makes First Transatlantic Voyage Delivering Biomass Pellets to Support UK Energy Security
(Drax) The M.V. Ultra Yorkshire, a Handymax carrier, which was launched and named as part of Drax Power Station’s 50th anniversary celebrations, docked for the first time in the UK. Vessel was powered by B100 biofuel from Baton Rouge to Port of
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Govt Allows Ethanol Blending in Aviation Turbine Fuel
(India Today/MSN) In a fresh move towards cleaner energy, the government has now allowed ethanol blending in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). The step is aimed at promoting Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and reducing India's dependence on imported oil. This comes as
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Prospects for Global Green Shipping Deal Boosted by US Tariff Ruling, Analysts Say
by Joe Lo (Climate Home News) While divisions remain over the international shipping’s Net Zero Framework, the US’s main threat may now have been partly neutered -- A recent US court ruling restricting President Trump’s ability to impose sweeping tariffs has improved
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Kent Awarded EPCm Contract for MorGen Energy's West Wales 20MW Green Hydrogen Plant
(Kent) Kent, a leading global engineering and project delivery company at the forefront of the energy transition, has been awarded a contract by MorGen Energy to deliver Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCm) services for their West Wales 20MW green hydrogen
April 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Investment Fuels South Yorkshire's Next Industrial Era
(U.K. Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, The Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP and The Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP) Major hydrogen project to create over 400 new jobs in technology that uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and
April 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Rolls-Royce Power Systems Reduces Emissions by Switching to Sustainable Fuel for Engine Tests
(Rolls-Royce) Rolls-Royce operating key mtu engine test benches in Germany using hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) instead of fossil diesel; CO2 emissions reduced by 3,200 tonnes by end 2025; HVO burns cleaner: over 40% less soot, up to 8% fewer nitrogen oxides; mtu engines already power
April 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Farmer-Owned Openfield Co-op to Run Trials of Biofuel HGVs
by Ciarán Daly (Co-op News) UK grain co-op Openfield is running trials of a biofuel-powered lorry as it seeks ways to cut its climate emissions. -- One of Britain’s largest agricultural co-operatives with around 4,000 farmer members, Openfield is working with Scania and CNG Fuels
April 17, 2026 Read Full Article
DHL and IAG Cargo Deepen Collaboration with Major Multi‑Year Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Agreements
(DHL Group) The new five‑year agreement, together with a previous 2025 renewal, will enable approximately 240 million liters of SAF uplifted at London Heathrow Airport and reduce the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of DHL Express cargo transported on British Airways flights. Five-year
April 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Southampton–London Pipeline Upgrade Enhances SAF Flow to Capital Airports
(Biofuels International) The completion of the Southampton to London Pipeline (SLP) installation project marks a significant milestone in strengthening the UK’s aviation fuel infrastructure and supporting the sector’s transition to lower‑carbon operations. The project delivers upgraded on‑site facilities designed to increase jet
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
JCB Launches B100 Excavator Fuel Option
(Bioenergy International) UK-headed plant machinery manufacturer J C Bamford Excavators Ltd (JCB) has announced the launch of a B100 biodiesel ready option in newly manufactured JCB 140X, 145XR, 150X, 220X and 245XR excavator models from June 2026. Many engine suppliers have approved
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
UK ‘Green’ Jet Fuel Imports Linked to Illegal Amazon Deforestation
by Naira Hofmeister, Hyury Potter, Charlotte Teunis, Gabriele Di Donfrancesco, Belle de Jong, and Lucy Jordan (Unearthed/Greenpeace) US biofuels producer supplying UK with sustainable aviation fuel has sourced beef tallow linked to illegal deforestation of a conservation area -- A major supplier
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Researchers Turn Recovered Car Battery Acid and Plastic Waste into Clean Hydrogen
(University of Cambridge) Researchers have developed a solar-powered reactor to break down hard-to-recycle forms of plastic waste – such as drinks bottles, nylon textiles and polyurethane foams – using acid recovered from old car batteries, and converting it into clean hydrogen
April 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Is the Use of Bio-fuel Viable in Vehicles Employed in Remote and Challenging Exploration? Results from the ‘Into Clean Air’ 2025 Expedition
by Alan Crofts (Geography Directions) The “Into Clean Air” Expedition took place in May 2025 to demonstrate that implementing a carbon mitigating strategy is plausible in terms of using alternative biomass fuel to power remote expedition vehicles and solar voltaic mats to
April 13, 2026 Read Full Article
UK Heating-System Maker Baxi to Transition Entire HGV Fleet to 100% Renewable Diesel in 2026
(Baxi/Biobased Diesel Daily) Baxi, a U.K.-based manufacturer and distributor of residential and commercial heating systems, announced in April that it has accelerated progress on the road to net zero by eliminating diesel as its standard heavy-goods vehicle (HGV) fuel and switching
April 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Navigating New Rules: A Deep Dive into the Policies Affecting Low-Carbon Shipping Fuel with Late-Breaking Updates
by Timothy J. Urban (Bracewell LLP Energy Legal Blog/National Law Review) Recent federal, state, and international policy developments have introduced regulatory uncertainty in the low-carbon maritime fuels sector, complicating investment in both fuel production and supporting energy infrastructure. Stakeholders across the maritime shipping
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Green Hydrogen Production Confirmed at Port of Tilbury in Major Boost for UK Industrial Decarbonisation
(GeoPura) GeoPura and Forth Ports have signed a landmark agreement to produce green hydrogen on site at the Port of Tilbury starting this year. This plant will support the decarbonisation of one of the UK’s most important logistics hubs and position
April 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Europe’s Next Sustainable Aviation Fuel: How Sphaerica Could Reshape Global SAF Supply
by Rachel Sparkhall (Hutan Bio) A newly identified marine microalga called Sphaerica is set to bolster sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstock supply, offering refiners worldwide a scalable, and independent oil stream for HEFA, SAF and renewable diesel. The Growing SAF Feedstock Challenge For much of
April 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Zemo Partnership Launches RFAS Aviation to Strengthen the Verification of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Traceability in the UK
(Zemo Partnership) Zemo Partnership today announces the launch of RFAS Aviation, a new voluntary assurance scheme designed to provide independent verification of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) across the UK supply chain. The scheme responds to a critical industry need for a harmonised
April 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Solar Energy Could Be Key to Making Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(University of Sheffield) A new way of making sustainable aviation fuel that could cut the reliance on used cooking oil as a feedstock, has been developed by a team of engineers led by the University of Sheffield An international team of engineers,
April 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Phelan Green Selects Honeywell Process Technology for Flagship South African eSAF Facility
(Honeywell) Phelan Green, through its clean fuels subsidiary Phelan eFuels, today (April 1, 2026) announced it has selected Honeywell’s renewable fuel process technology for its planned electro‑sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) facility in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape, South Africa. Phelan eFuels will deploy Honeywell
April 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Velocys and SuMo Commission Fischer–Tropsch System at Wednesbury Facility, Advancing UK Waste-to-SAF Pathway
(Velocys) Fischer–Tropsch system commissioning demonstrates integration readiness for UK waste-to-fuels deployment -- Velocys today (March 30, 2026) announced the successful commissioning of a Fischer–Tropsch (FT) system at Sustainable Molecules Ltd’s (SuMo) Sustainable Molecules Facility (SMF) in Wednesbury, England. The system is now online and operating
April 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Acelen Renewables and Finboot Sign Partnership to Expand Biofuel Traceability
(Finboot/EIN Presswire) Agreement aims to establish a digital structure to monitor the life cycle of the production of SAF and HVO made from macauba. The tool will ensure transparency throughout the value chain, from the origin of the biomass to the production
March 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Ensus Plant to Reopen after £100m from UK to Protect CO2 Supplies
by Dominic Ellis (Gasworld) The UK government is to provide £100m ($133m) funding to allow Ensus UK’s Teesside biorefinery to restart operations imminently – providing a boost for pressurised CO2 supplies and in response to uncertainty from the Iran conflict. Production of the
March 27, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to SAF Markets, Technologies, and Barriers
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation from Poten & Partner’s Sarah Boisvert highlights Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) markets, technologies, and barriers. The most newsworthy aspect is the identification of the most significant barrier to SAF adoption: the notable imbalance between
March 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Open Consultation -- UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Treatment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel DEADLIINE June 15, 2026
(UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) In June 2023, the UK ETS Authority made a commitment to develop, then consult on, proposals regarding the claiming of emissions reductions from sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) by aircraft operators under the UK ETS. The Authority is therefore
March 24, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to SkyNRG
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) SkyNRG is actively developing a diversified pipeline of commercial-scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) projects globally. The most newsworthy update is the progress on their scaling hubs, specifically “Project Wigeon” in Washington state, which targets a 50
March 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Certas Energy Brings HVO to Major Low-Carbon Truck Stop Expansion
(Biofuels International) Certas Energy, the UK’s leading independent distributor of fuel and lubricants, has acquired the Watling Street truck stop in St Albans, marking the first phase of a major expansion of its national truck stop network — and a significant
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Independent Testing Demonstrates Biofuel Benefits
(Sulnox Group) Sulnox, the greentech company delivering lower fuel costs and emissions with zero capex, is pleased to announce the results of an independent laboratory evaluation of Sulnox Eco™ by a leading marine fuels testing organisation. The study evaluated Sulnox EcoTM across
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
CFP Energy Enables Corporate Investment for Sustainable Aviation Fuel through SAF Certificate Transaction
(CFP Energy) CFP Energy Group, the energy and environmental solutions provider, has completed a Sustainable Aviation Fuel certificate (SAFc) transaction for a global corporate seeking to address emissions from business travel and logistics. The trade demonstrates growing corporate demand for credible, scalable solutions that
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
PM Should Back British Biomethane in Energy Crisis
(Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association) Sector could help shield the UK from high prices and import dependence -- The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA), representing the UK biogas industry, has today written to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer urging him to lift barriers to home-grown biomethane production to shield the
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
TRA Completes Investigation on US HVO Biodiesel
(U.K. Trade Remedies Authority) The TRA proposes to make a final negative determination in its investigation into US HVO biodiesel, with no countervailing measure imposed. -- The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has today (12 March 2026) issued a notice of its intent to make a
March 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Equilibrion and Rolls-Royce SMR Announce Collaboration to Advance the Development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Using Nuclear Energy
(Equilibrion) Equilibrion and Rolls-Royce SMR have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on a technical and economic assessment, to better understand the opportunity for nuclear powered Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) using Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). The Rolls-Royce SMR is designed to
March 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Stargate Hydrogen Signs the First Partnership in the UK with Seacht Group.
(Stargate Hydrogen) Agreement with Seacht Group marks the company’s entry into the UK hydrogen market -- Stargate Hydrogen today (March 2, 2026) announced a partnership with Seacht Group, marking its first partnership in the United Kingdom. The agreement is a key step in Stargate Hydrogen’s
March 12, 2026 Read Full Article
£271 Million to Clean up Shipping and Power Coastal Communities
(UK Department for Transport and Keir Mather MP) This funding will boost skilled jobs and coastal economies, and forms part of a £448 million commitment to clean maritime funding. over £270 million investment for greener shipping and ports across the UK, supporting skilled jobs
March 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Expectations Ahead of the EU ETS Review
by Emma Santana (OPIS Insights) Political and industrial momentum is building across the European Union as institutions prepare for the upcoming review of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), widely regarded as the cornerstone of the bloc’s climate policy. The
March 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Sustainability of Green Hydrogen Technologies Depends on Energy Mix and Supply Chain
Moein Shamoushaki & S. C. Lenny Koh (Nature Communications Sustainability) A sustainable international green hydrogen supply chain is crucial for achieving net-zero. Here, we performed a spatial-temporal prospective life cycle assessment of twenty international supply chain scenarios in 2023, 2030, 2040,
March 09, 2026 Read Full Article
thyssenkrupp Uhde Selected for Biomass-to-Methanol Technology Integration Study for Nova Sustainable Fuels in Canada
(thyssenkrupp Uhde) Planned capacity: 450,000 metric tons of bio-methanol; Uhde’s high-efficiency PRENFLO gasifier and advanced methanol synthesis technology thyssenkrupp Uhde has been awarded a contract by Halifax-based Nova Sustainable Fuels (NSF) to perform an integration and optimization study for NSF’s biomass-to-methanol project in
March 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Research Paper Shows Biofuels, BECSS Can Play a Role in Mitigating GHG Emissions
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Two researchers at Imperial College London on March 5 published a paper that identifies three dozen strategies with the highest potential to reduce global carbon emissions. Biofuels and bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS)
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Platts Proposes to Update Names of European Biomethane GO Assessments, May 15
(S&P Global) Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, proposes to update the names of its European biomethane GO assessments, effective May 15, 2026. The proposal aims to provide greater clarity around the geographic, feedstock, subsidy, and certification status for each assessment, providing
March 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Swindon Vehicles to Soon Run on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil
by Michael Ribbeck (Swindon Advertiser) Hundreds of council vehicles will soon be running on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). Swindon Borough Council will introduce HVO across its fleet starting next month, aiming to cut carbon dioxide emissions by up to 90 per cent. The
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
My Response to a Simpleton's Argument against Ethanol
by Marc J. Rauch (The Auto Channel) I was recently directed to an article published on City-Journal.org titled, "A Simple Policy to Reduce Food Prices". The article was written by James B. Meigs, a senior fellow of the Manhattan Institute and a contributing
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Velocys Unlocks More Than 30% Cost Reduction for microFTL Technology Deployment Through Standardisation and Delivery Efficiencies, Helps Advance Two Flagship FT SAF Projects
(Velocys/PR Newswire) Velocys today (February 19, 2026) announced that it has implemented manufacturing and delivery efficiencies that reduce total investment cost for its microFTL™ technology by more than 30 percent. The efficiencies were confirmed during design and engineering work conducted for
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
DP World, Svitzer Partner to Bunker Tugboats with Biofuel
by Martyn Wingrove (Riviera) The terminal operator and tug owner are collaborating to cut emissions from ship handling and towage -- DP World and Svitzer are working together to use biofuel on tugs to reduce emissions at a major container port in the
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
GB Railfreight and HyOrc Sign MOU to Advance Rail Decarbonisation in the UK
(HyOrc/Globe Newswire) GB Railfreight (GBRf), one of the UK’s leading rail freight operators, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with US clean technology company HyOrc Corporation (OTCQB: HYOR). The collaboration, known as Project Phoenix, will define a pilot pathway to
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Ethanol Industry Sets Its Sights on the World
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer) Canada remains top buyer of American ethanol, but other potential markets include Mexico, the EU, Nigeria and India Canada remains the top export market for U.S. ethanol, purchasing 757 million gallons of the fuel in 2024-25. The country blended the
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Kent Collaborates on Pre-FEED Study for Eq.flight Demonstration Plant
(Kent) Kent, a global integrated energy services partner, collaborated with Equilibrion during the successful bid for funding from the UK Department for Transport’s Advanced Fuels Fund (AFF). With funding now secured for the Equilibrion and its partners, Kent is delivering the
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Biosolids to SAF Is the Future
(Biofuels International) ... Even brighter is the future for one emerging pathway – sewage biosolids to jet (SBtJ) fuel –pioneered by British company Firefly Green Fuels. The technology behind converting biosolids to biocrude has been proven and the fuel that this process
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
From Algae to Biofuel: Western Study Opens Doors to Cheaper, Cleaner Fuel Sources
by Cynthia Fazio (Western News) Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researchers discover innovative cell engineering method -- A researcher’s keen eye and spirit of curiosity led to the discovery of a new method for cell engineering – a finding that opens doors to
February 22, 2026 Read Full Article
New RFA Report: Ethanol Exports Shattered Record in 2025
(Renewable Fuels Association) Distillers Grains Exports Also Had a Strong Year -- According to new statistical reports released today by the Renewable Fuels Association, the value of the U.S. ethanol industry’s exports rose to a record $7.6 billion in 2025, fueled by
February 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Lanzajet Announces $47M In New Capital & First Close Of Equity Round At $650M Pre-Money Valuation- Further Validatin LanzJet's SAF Technology and Enabling Growth
(LanzaJet/PR Newswire) International Airlines Group (IAG), Shell, Groupe ADP, LanzaTech, and Mitsui make additional investments to support LanzaJet's growth and commercial deployment of its proprietary Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) technology LanzaJet, Inc., a leading next-gen fuels technology company and fuels producer, today (February 19,
February 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Clean Planet Technologies to Open World-First Waste Plastics-to-SAF Pilot Facility in April 2026
(Clean Planet Group) In April 2026, Clean Planet Technologies will commission the world’s first pilot facility dedicated to converting hard-to-recycle waste plastics into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The facility will demonstrate Clean Planet Technologies’ proprietary, patented Plastics-to-SAF (P2SAF) process at pilot scale. It
February 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Neste Extends Relationship with World Fuel Services Ensuring the Availability of Sustainable Aviation fuel (SAF) at over 100 Airports in Europe
(Neste) Neste and World Fuel Services (World Fuel) have extended their existing relationship with a five-year agreement that will expand the availability of Neste-supplied sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at more than 100 airports across World Fuel’s UK and European network. The extended
February 18, 2026 Read Full Article
SAF and the Big Lebowski Problem
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The obstacle isn’t the green premium. It isn’t scale, or feedstock, or regulation. It’s allocation. It’s who pays for the rug. Conventional jet fuel hovers around $90 per barrel. SAF still carries a 2x–4x premium.
February 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Heathrow Boosts 2026 Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Incentive to Fly 2% above Government Mandate
(Heathrow) • Heathrow is increasing its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) incentive scheme in 2026, setting a new target going 2% above the UK mandate - aiming for 5.6% SAF uplift in 2026. • Over £80 million is available to airlines to help
February 17, 2026 Read Full Article
A Reality Check for Feedstocks, Policy and Capital
(HutanBio/Biofuels International) Manshu Agarwal, CEO, HutanBio, has outlined what he sees are the critical factors that will drive growth in the biofuels sector over the coming year. My prediction for the year ahead is that it will not be a breakout year
February 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Four SAF Firms Bag £181,000 Funding from DfT
by Fayaz Hussain (SAF Investor) The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) announced £181,000 in funding for four UK companies including Avioxx, Clean Planet Technologies, Green Lizard Technologies and Zero Petroleum through the Clearing House. This investment is meant to accelerate testing, certification
February 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Global Shipping Industry Sticks with Green Investments, Despite Carbon Price Delay
by Enes Tunagur and Jeslyn Lerh (Reuters) Shipping accounts for nearly 3% of greenhouse gas emissions; IMO to consider carbon price again this year; Shipping, energy companies forge ahead with green investments; Rules may change again over ships' 30-year lifespans, Wartsila CEO says The shipping
February 12, 2026 Read Full Article
C40 and Lagos Celebrate Programme Handover with Waste Management Pilot Project and Regional Masterclass on Climate Change Governance
(C40 Cities) The City of Lagos, Nigeria, is set to host the third C40 Cities Regional Climate Finance & Leadership Masterclass on Climate Change Governance from 10 to 11 February 2026. This high-level convening marks a significant milestone as it also
February 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Methanex Corporation: U.K.'s First Commercial Biomethanol Bunkering Service Launches at Port of Immingham
(Finanz Nachrichten/Globe Newswire) Exolum, Methanex Corporation (TSX: MX) (Nasdaq: MEOH) and Ørsted, today (February 10, 2026) announced the launch of the United Kingdom's (U.K.) first commercially ready biomethanol storage and supply service for shipping at the Port of Immingham. The
February 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Electric Cars Deliver 'No Proven Carbon Savings' in the UK, Scientists Warn in 'Sanity Check' Study
By William Hunter (Daily Mail) EVs produce 30% MORE CO2 emissions in their first two years -- In a new study, described as a 'sanity check' for Britain's Net Zero ambitions, researchers from Queen Mary University say that the push towards EVs is fundamentally
February 11, 2026 Read Full Article
BB-REG-Net Suggests Additional Lifecycle Assessment Categories for Biobased and Biodegradable Materials
by Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton (Bergeson & Campbell) BB-REG-NET, a United Kingdom (UK) regulatory science network for biobased and biodegradable materials, published a report on January 29, 2026, entitled “Seven steps to fairness — An LCA Framework for Impact
February 09, 2026 Read Full Article
New Study Exposes Europe’s Hidden Methane Impact from Landfills
(Bioenergy International) A new study by Prognos Consulting and the ifeu Institute GmbH shows that methane from landfilled municipal waste in Europe is a major, long-term climate risk that is systematically underestimated in policy debates. Methane (CH4) is one of the most
February 09, 2026 Read Full Article
New Partnership with Druck Set for Major Breakthrough in Developing Hydrogen Powered Aircraft
(University of Bath) University of Bath and Druck have been awarded a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to develop cryogenic hydrogen sensors for net-zero aviation. -- The University of Bath has entered a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Druck, a Crane Company business,
February 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Cathay Achieves Another Year of Record SAF Commitment with Global Partners
(Cathay Pacific) Commitment to SAF has more than doubled year‑on‑year, strengthened by expanding long-term partnerships -- Cathay achieved another milestone year for its Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme in 2025, as more corporate and cargo customers join forces to decarbonise
February 06, 2026 Read Full Article
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