(Mezha) As reported by the People’s Deputy from “Holos” Yaroslav Zheleznyak in his Telegram channel -- The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has passed a decision to postpone fines for failing to meet bio-component content requirements in gasoline until January 1, 2026. This was
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Back TO HOMEFirst Export of Ukrainian Liquefied Biomethane from MHP
(UABIO) Last week (week of May 5, 2025), MHP, an international food and agro company (UABIO member), made the first export of Ukrainian Bio-LNG to the EU. Adomas Audickas, Deputy CEO of MHP Group responsible for bioenergy development: “The launch of Bio-LNG exports
June 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Analytical Note No. 1: Advanced Biomethane Production from Intermediate and Cover Crops
(UABIO) We would like to present an important and voluminous document, which was developed by a number of UABIO experts. In this analytical note, you will find all the necessary information on the cultivation of intermediate and cover crops in Ukraine
June 11, 2025 Read Full Article
MHP Exported the First Ukrainian Batch of Liquefied Biomethane Bio-LNG to the European Union
(MHP (Google translation)) MHP, an international company in the field of food and agrotechnology, launched commercial production of liquefied biomethane ( Bio -LNG) and made the first delivery of Ukrainian Bio -LNG to a partner in the European Union . MHP produces Bio-LNG entirely from poultry
May 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Brazil’s Biodiesel Boom Soaks up Soybean Oil, Reducing Availability for Exports
By Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Surging biodiesel production in Brazil tightens global vegetable oil markets; Palm oil output projected to edge up, but export availability expected to shrink; Global oilseed market undergoing significant shifts -- Surging biodiesel production in Brazil is diverting soybean
April 15, 2025 Read Full Article
UABIO Member Ammongas Has Delivered the First Liquefied Bio-CO₂ to an e-Methanol Plant in Denmark
(UABIO) On March 17, 2025, Ammongas, a member of the Bioenergy Association of Ukraine, has delivering its first truckload of biogenic CO₂ from Tønder Biogas. The CO₂ will be used for European Energy’s Power-to-X facility in Kassø, where it will play a key role in
April 11, 2025 Read Full Article
New U.S. Retaliatory Tariffs Will Impact Ag
by Carah Hart (Brownfiels Ag News) U.S. President Donald Trump says “kind, not full” retaliatory tariffs went into effect midnight for more than 50 trading partners, including China. ... The European Union has a 20 percent tariff and India has 26 percent tariff.
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
USA: 35 Billion Gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuels and 1 Million Jobs in 2050
(UABIO) The country aims to replace 100% of its domestic aviation fuels consumption with SAF by 2050. For the SAF platform, we prepared an article on the prospects for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the United States. The United States could reach, by
February 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Fueling the Future of Aviation
by Michelle Klieger (Seed World) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and infrastructure has developed slower than anticipated. While global production is expected to triple this year, generating upwards of 500 million gallons, availability and affordability have been constant obstacles for the fledgling industry
December 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Port of Riga Will Produce Renewable Fuel for the Baltic Market
(Freeport of Riga) The first Baltic-scale production of renewable fuels - HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) products - will be established in the Port of Riga in cooperation with investors from Ukraine. These innovative, high value-added products
December 03, 2024 Read Full Article
Wheat on Repeat
by Emma Bryce (Anthropocene) ... A growing movement of researchers, farmers, and producers believe that perennial crops have unmatched potential to reform agriculture’s warped system, and are pinning their hopes—and research dollars—on the likes of Kernza to deliver that. The
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Global Rapeseed Production Insufficient to Cover Consumption
(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) In view of a decline in production area and anticipated lower yields, the International Grains Council expects world rapeseed production in 2024-’25 to fall short of the previous year’s level. The IGC recently projected production to reach 87.2 million
July 09, 2024 Read Full Article
Parliament Endorses Law on Mandatory Share of Biofuels in Transport Sector
(UkrInform) The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s parliament, has approved law No. 3356-d in its entirety on the mandatory share of liquid biofuels (biocomponents) in the transport sector. Yaroslav Zhelezniak, an MP from the Holos Party, announced this on Telegram, Ukrinform reports. According to him, 235
June 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Mandatory Use of at Least 5% Biofuel in Motor Gasoline Will Bring More than $1 bln to Budget Annually - MHP Eco Energy president
(Interfax-Ukraine) The adoption of the bill on the mandatory use of bioethanol in liquid motor fuels is an extremely important event for Ukraine, since its implementation will annually ensure the receipt of more than $1 billion in the budget and significantly
June 05, 2024 Read Full Article
The Committee on Energy, Housing and Utilities Services Considered Three Draft Laws, which Will Have an Impact on the Bioenergy Sector!
(UABIO) Exciting news for Ukraine’s bioenergy sector! The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Energy, Housing, and Utilities Services has recently approved three draft laws aimed at strengthening and supporting the use of bioenergy in the country. 1. Draft Law No. 3356-d, which
May 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Training Course on the Subject of Bioenergy for Teachers/Researchers of Higher Education Institutions --- Wednesdays May 15-29, 2024 --- ONLINE
(UABIO) We are pleased to announce that we are opening registration for the bioenergy training course for teachers/researchers of higher education institutions, which will take place on May 15-29, 2024 within the framework of the EBRD/GEF project “Knowledge Management Program for the Development of
May 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Innovate Ukraine: Advanced Biomethane Production from Microalgae Grown in Digestate from Biogas PlantsInnovate Ukraine
(UABIO) We are happy to announce project “Advanced biomethane production from microalgae grown in digestate from biogas plants” has been successful in the “Innovate Ukraine – support for the energy restoration of Ukraine” competition funded by UK International Development and hosted by British Embassy Kyiv. The project will be
May 15, 2024 Read Full Article
EBRD Approves EUR 60m Loan for Biofuels Project in Ukraine
(REnewables Now) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has agreed to provide a EUR-60-million (USD 64.4m) senior secured loan to support a privately owned project for the construction of a greenfield biofuels project in Ukraine. The loan has been granted
May 09, 2024 Read Full Article
Production of Bio-LNG in Ukraine Is Possible in the Near Future
(UABIO) Thus, the Dentons company, in particular the partner Maksym Sysoiev, who supervises the project, is currently advising YM LIQUID GAS LLC on the production of bio-LNG in Ukraine. In particular, the following issues: the regulatory aspects of the production of bio-LNG in Ukraine; the requirements
April 22, 2024 Read Full Article
The EBA Factsheet «Sustainability» on the SAF (Sustainable Agribusiness Platform)
(UABIO) How will biogas and biomethane help decarbonize industry? We are sharing the EBA factsheet “Sustainability”. -- This factsheet is the final part of the information campaign of the European Biogas Association “Biogases: beyond energy”, which focuses on the research of different biogas
April 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Carbon Markets Proliferate Worldwide — Report
by Anne C. Mulkern (Politico Pro Climatewire) Three dozen emissions trading systems are now operating worldwide, raising $74 billion in revenue last year. -- Washington state's carbon market was one of five new or heavily revised systems to launch in 2023, adding
April 17, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s Biofuels Mandates Around the World 2024
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, the Daily Digest today released its annual review of biofuels mandates and targets around the world, looking at the state of biofuels mandates in 65 countries. Get the latest up to the minute new
March 26, 2024 Read Full Article
GH2 Project Converts Ethanol Into Green Hydrogen and Valuable Acetal
(Hydrogen Central) GH2 Project Converts Ethanol Into Green Hydrogen and Valuable Acetal. -- The Horizon Europe-funded GH2 Project estimated that the generation of one kilogram of green hydrogen from 87 litres of ethanol can also yield 72 litres of acetal. Researchers working on the project
February 14, 2024 Read Full Article
Training Program for Biomethane Production in Ukraine --- Wednesdays until February 14, 2024 --- ONLINE
On January 17, 2024, the USAID Energy Security Project (ESP), in cooperation with the Civic Union Bioenergy Association of Ukraine (UABio), will start a comprehensive Training Program for Biomethane Production in Ukraine. Date: every wednesday, January 17 – February 14, 2024 Time: from 14:00 to 18:00,
January 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Japan to Give Ukraine Biofuel Technology to Support Reconstruction
(Kyodo News) Japan plans to provide Ukraine with biofuel manufacturing technology to support reconstruction efforts of the Eastern European country torn by the war with Russia, Japanese government sources said Wednesday. The plan will be presented at a meeting in Tokyo next
January 05, 2024 Read Full Article
U.S. Department of Energy Announces Clean Energy Achievements at COP28
(U.S. Department of Energy) This week, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy David M. Turk traveled to Dubai, United Arab Emirates for the 28th Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), where he led the U.S.
December 12, 2023 Read Full Article
EU’s 35 bcm Target for Biomethane ‘Unrealistic’, Campaigners Say
by Frédéric Simon (Euractiv) EU plans to produce 35 billion cubic metres of biomethane annually by 2030 are “both unrealistic and unsustainable”, campaigners warned on Wednesday (22 November) as EU countries debate legislation to decarbonise the gas sector and promote alternatives
November 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Working Group of Knowledge Management Programme: Results of the Second Meeting at SAF Platform
(UABIO) We share the results of the second meeting within the project “Ukraine Sustainable Bioenergy Value Chain Innovation – Knowledge Management Programme” with the support of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF). This stage of the project
October 13, 2023 Read Full Article
The State Support for the Construction of New Biomethane Plants Is Legally Enshrined!
(Bioenergy Association of Ukraine (UABio)) Yesterday, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine amended the law “On State Support of Investment Projects with Significant Investments in Ukraine”, including a provision on state support of businesses with significant investments. “During the development of draft law
September 11, 2023 Read Full Article
New EU Carbon Tariff: German Industry Slams Bureaucratic Burden
by Nikolaus J. Kurmayer (EURACTIV.com) Germany’s chemical and car industries are protesting the anticipated bureaucratic strain expected from the phase-in of the EU’s novel carbon border tariff (CBAM), while consultancy Deloitte finds that companies have failed to sufficiently prepare. European manufacturers
August 28, 2023 Read Full Article
Ukraine, Europe Back Biomethane—Shouldn’t We?
by Johannes Escudero (Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas/Biomass Magazine) ... Ukraine expects biomethane to play a key role in reducing its reliance on natural gas imports in coming years, amid a broader wave of support for new renewable gas facilities across Europe.
August 14, 2023 Read Full Article
The EBA Factsheet «Transport» on the SustainableAgribusiness Platform
(UABIO) How can biomethane help decarbonize the transport sector? Find out in the EBA factsheet “Transport”. The document is focused on the biomethane role in providing transport needs. This factsheet is the third in 2023 of the European Biogas Association’s (EBA) new
June 17, 2023 Read Full Article
Mining Critical to Renewable Energy Tied to Hundreds of Alleged Human Rights Abuses
by Katie Surma (Inside Climate News) A report released Wednesday faults the U.S. and other nations for providing incentives for the mining of rare metals like lithium and cobalt without enacting adequate labor and environmental safeguards. Over the past dozen years, hundreds
June 07, 2023 Read Full Article
US, EU Transport Leaders Affirm Commitment to Work Together on Reducing Aviation, Marine Emissions
(U.S. Department of Transportation/Biobased Diesel Daily) Pete Buttigieg, the U.S. secretary of transportation, and Adina Vălean, the European commissioner for transport, met May 22 to discuss EU-U.S. support to Ukraine, ongoing cooperation in aviation and maritime transport, as well as issues
June 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Aston University Biofuel Experts Advise on How Ukraine Can Build Back Greener
(Ashton University) Aston University biofuel experts provide advice on Ukraine’s recovery; Professor Patricia Thornley and Dr Vesna Najdanovic were invited to Royal Society conference; Outcomes will be presented to policymakers at Ukraine Recovery Conference in June. Two Aston University scientists have
May 29, 2023 Read Full Article
The Ukraine Report: Could 2023 Be the Year to Buy Ethanol in the Country?
by Currey McCullough (RFD TV) The Russian Ukrainian war has spurred the development of bioethanol in the country. ... We are getting a better idea of how the country plans to utilize its bioethanol industry this year, and the problems it
January 24, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of Biogas and RNG
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) RNG and it’s companion product biogas have taken the project and sustainable power sectors by storm — there’s project action, fast-developing technology, M&A activity, and policy advances of the first magnitude, in the United States
January 24, 2023 Read Full Article
The Daily Digest’s Biofuels Mandates around the World 2023
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, the Daily Digest today released its annual review of biofuels mandates and targets around the world, looking at the state of biofuels mandates in 65 countries. Get the latest up to the minute
January 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine Launches Online “Biomethane Talks”
(Bioenergy Insight) The Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine (GTSOU) has launched a series of online meetings as part of a project entitled "Biomethane talks" with business representatives, experts and government agencies. During the first discussion on the topic "Biomethane industry:
December 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Materials of the Webinar “The Use of Alternative Fuels in the Aviation and Waterborne Transport”
(UABio) On November 22, 2022, an online seminar “The use of alternative fuels in the aviation and waterborne transport” was held within the framework of the project “Technical and economic substantiation of the use of alternative fuels in aviation and waterborne transport”, with
December 09, 2022 Read Full Article
COP27: European Union Concludes a Strategic Partnership with Namibia on Sustainable Raw Materials and Renewable Hydrogen (Also Kazakhstan and Egypt)
(European Commission/EE Online) Today (Nov 8), Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and President of Namibia Hage Geingob signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a strategic partnership between the EU and Namibia at the COP27 in Egypt. The partnership aims to ensure
November 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Georgii Geletukha: Terms and Options for Biomethane Export
(UABIO) The current article of the chairman of the Board of the Bioenergy Association of Ukraine (UABIO) Georgii Geletukha for the online media “Economichna Pravda” describes three main conditions and two options for supplying biomethane to the gas network system (to the
November 03, 2022 Read Full Article
A Second Biomethane Plant in Ukraine Will Be Connected to the Network in 2023.
(Ukraine Business News) In the first half of 2023, the Regional Gas Company will connect a second biomethane plant with a capacity of 18 million cubic meters of biomethane per year to gas distribution networks in the Vinnytsia region, the
September 21, 2022 Read Full Article
The First Biomethane Plant in Ukraine
(The Odessa Journal) JSC Chernihivgaz, which operates under the brand name of the Regional Gas Company (RGC), has completed the technical issues for the connection of the first biomethane plant in Ukraine to the Hals Agro LLC in the Chernihiv region,
August 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Biofuel Production One of Most Important Areas of Work of Agrarian Policy Ministry – Dpty Minister
(Interfax Ukraine) Increasing production of fuel from agricultural raw materials had become one of the priority areas of work of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food since the spring of this year, after Russia's full-scale invasion into Ukraine, Taras Vysotsky,
July 15, 2022 Read Full Article
UABIO as a Member of the MHP Eco Energy Team Will Take Part in the BIOMETHAVERSE Project within the Innovative Horizon Europe Program!
(UABIO) Biomethane in Ukraine is a way to improve the energy system of Ukraine! So we tell you about an extremely important project. --Congratulations to the member of our association, the MHP Eco Energy, on winning and receiving grant funding from
July 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Europe’s Largest Biogas Producer Says EU Targets Are Unachievable
(Bioenergy Insight) Europe’s largest biogas producer has warned that it will take years to significantly boost production despite the EU pushing for a rapid increase in output to reduce reliance on Russian gas. Biomethane is chemically identical to natural gas but
July 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Study Points to Armenian Origins of Ancient Crop with Aviation Biofuel Potential
by Talia Ogliore (Washington University in St. Louis/Phys.Org) Camelina, also known as false flax or Gold-of-Pleasure, is an ancient oilseed crop with emerging applications in the production of sustainable, low-input biofuels. Multidisciplinary research from Washington University in St. Louis is revealing the
July 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Biofuels to Play ‘a Big Role’ in Reducing EU Dependency on Russian Fossil Fuels: MEP
(Biofuels Central) In a landmark decision on 31 May, the EU agreed to end most Russian oil imports by the end of the year. Renewable biofuels have been touted as a means to partially replace the embargoed oil, as the domestically
June 27, 2022 Read Full Article
Boris Johnson Hits the Brakes on Biofuel as He Slashes Net-Zero Targets to Tackle Cost of Living Crisis
(Daily Mail) ... The Prime Minister has done it by reducing the amount of biofuel produced in UK; Biofuel requires wheat and maize – land that Mr Johnson believes could be better used for food production to combat soaring prices
June 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Ukraine Can Completely Abandon Gas Imports Due to Own Production – Operator Chief
(UKRINFORM) Ukraine has a real opportunity to completely abandon gas imports through developing its own production, including of biogas. This was stated by Serhiy Makogon, CEO of Gas Transmission System Operator Ukraine of Ukraine LLC (Gas TSO of Ukraine), on Facebook, according to
June 15, 2022 Read Full Article
“An All-Hands-on-Deck Moment” – Greater Urgency for Fossil Fuel Alternatives than Ever
by Chris Stokel-Walker (Neste) The global urgency to reduce dependency on fossil fuel energy imports is now clearer than ever. So what’s next? -- Against the backdrop of an urgency to reduce reliance on fossil fuels for climate reasons, the war
June 02, 2022 Read Full Article
EU Biofuels Feedstock Supply Uncertain as Reliance on Rapeseed Oil Imports Rises
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Rapeseed oil imports soar in 2021-22 marketing year; Food inflation hits many EU countries plans for crop-based biofuels usage -- The EU's purchases of rapeseed oil have risen sharply in the 2021-22 marketing year (July-June) from the
June 01, 2022 Read Full Article
EU Sunflower Area Expected to Expand
(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) The European Commission anticipates a significant increase in sunflower-planted area for the 2022 harvest to a potential new record. The main reason is the expected expansion in production area for the most important sunflower-producing countries in the EU. According
May 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Biofuels Help Ensure Europe’s Energy Security and Sustainability
by Simona Vackeová (ePURE/Ethanol Producer Magazine) As the EU aims to increase its energy independence and steps up its ambitions to fight climate change, it should stay true to its goal of carbon neutrality and not overlook the full potential
May 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Biofuels Industry Pushes for Greater Use in Europe to Reduce Reliance on Russia
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Major industry players seek long-term mandates, ambitious targets; Feedstock availability for industry remains key to achieve targets -- Industry leaders strongly stressed increased biofuels consumption through blending mandates and other measures in a bid to make Europe energy
May 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Top 5: Transport Energy & the GHG Marginal Cost Abatement Curve
by Tammy Klein (Transport Energy Strategies) • Marginal Cost Abatement: EVs and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are no surprise, but how about pyrolysis with carbon capture? Biogas Moves Up the Priority List in the EU: The war in Ukraine
May 02, 2022 Read Full Article
German Government Mulls Limiting Biofuel Production
by Julia Dahm (EURACTIV.de translated by Daniel Eck) Germany’s environment and agriculture ministries are reportedly working on restrictions for biofuel production so more grain can be used as human food as agriculture markets remain strained due to the war in Ukraine. EURACTIV
May 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Let's Not Repeat the Mistakes from the Past! A New TikTok Video from Advanced Biofuels USA
by Nathália Fernandes Pimentel (Advanced Biofuels USA) Let’s not repeat the mistakes from the past! Volunteers with Advanced Biofuels USA are responding to the demands from students and TikTok posters to tell them what is being done to mitigate climate
April 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Will Indonesia's Ban on Palm Oil Exports Derail Renewable Diesel Growth in the U.S.?
by Tyne Morgan (AgWeb) Soybean oil prices hit nearly limit up in overnight trading after Indonesia announced it will effectively ban palm oil exports as of April 28 due to soaring domestic prices. While no timeline was given on the announced export
April 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Biofuels Industry Tackles COVID-19, War Challenges
by Susan Reidy (WorldGrain.com) Just as the global biofuels industry was regaining ground from a severe drop in production caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is now facing new struggles with rising feedstock prices caused in part by Russia’s invasion of
April 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Pacific Biodiesel, Mana‘o Radio Present Live Concert Event to Benefit Ukraine
(Pacific Biodiesel/Biobased Diesel Daily) Hawaii’s renewable energy pioneers and founders of Pacific Biodiesel, Bob and Kelly King, announced April 6 that Pacific Biodiesel along with Mana‘o Radio 91.7FM KMNO will present “A Concert for Ukraine in the Maui Sunflowers.” This
April 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Call to Remove Food Crops from European Biofuels
by Aisling O'Brien (Agriland) Removing wheat from the production of biofuels in Europe would offset over 20% of the collapsed Ukrainian supplies, according to a campaign group. A study by Transport and Environment (T&E) has shown that 10,000 tonnes of wheat – the equivalent
March 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Opinion: The Oil Price Surge Is Bad. The Diesel Crisis Is Worse
by Javier Blas (Brisbane Times) ... The region accounts for about one-third of global biodiesel production. But with Ukrainian vegetable oil exports virtually stopped because of the Russian invasion, the price of rapeseed oil — a key ingredient of biodiesel
March 15, 2022 Read Full Article
BREAKING: Biden, UK Ban Russian Oil and Gas Imports
by James Arkin (Law360) The United States and United Kingdom will ban imports of Russian oil and gas, the countries announced Tuesday in the latest round of sanctions to target Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. President Joe Biden said the move
March 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Ethanol Versus Oil in Global Crisis: Biofuels Backers, POET Executive Point to Advantages Ethanol Offers in Conflict, Climate
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) With oil reaching its highest price in nearly 11 years and OPEC nations opting not to increase production, the biofuels industry is clamoring for attention in the U.S. and calling on the Biden administration to
March 03, 2022 Read Full Article
U.S. Farm & Biofuel Leaders Call for Swift Action to Unleash Lower-Cost Biofuels
(Renewable Fuels Association) America’s top biofuel and farm advocates called on President Biden to swiftly expand access to plentiful, lower-cost biofuels as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pushes fuel prices closer to record levels. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soon expected to finalize biofuel
March 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Our Response to the State of the Union Address: Ethanol Checks All the Boxes
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association) In his first State of the Union Address, President Joe Biden spoke about many of the challenges facing our nation and world today, from the Ukraine invasion to domestic inflation, from climate change to the COVID pandemic.
March 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Conflict in Ukraine, UN Climate Change Report Underscore Ongoing Threats
(Solutions from the Land) The Russian invasion of Ukraine – mounted by a man who, for all intents and purposes, is a petroleum dictator – brings to the forefront the risk posed to the energy security of all nations who depend
March 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Missed Opportunity? Biden's State of the Union Hits Big Meat, Neglects Renewable Diesel
by Tyne Morgan (AgWeb) ... As the crisis in Ukraine continues to overtake the world’s attention, President Joe Biden delivered his first State of the Union address Tuesday night. And while he stated the U.S. is in a better place than it
March 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Clear Evidence of How Higher Ethanol Blends Lower Gasoline Prices
by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) Pictures worth 1000 words show the prices on March 1 at a Sheetz in Virginia. Compare the E10 Regular to E15 Unleaded 88 and E85 FlexFuel. Compare those to the price of E0 --
March 02, 2022 Read Full Article
The Vital Missing Link in the U.S. Sanctions against Russia
by Suriya Jayanti (Time Magazine) ... If this is what we have to work with, let us at least make it truly hurt by including embargoes of Russian energy, too. ... Oil prices have insulated Russia from sanctions hits, at least
February 27, 2022 Read Full Article
Complete Global Guide: The Digest’s Biofuels Mandates Around the World 2022
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) 65 countries have targets or mandates--how much, where, when and what? READ MORE Commodities 2022: European biofuel mandates to structurally shift ethanol demand higher in the year (S&P Global Platts) European Biofuel Mandates to Structurally Shift Ethanol
January 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Ukraine Proposed to Replace Natural Gas with Biofuel
(The Goa Spotlight) Thermal companies in Ukraine must replace natural gas with an alternative fuel, such as biofuel. This was announced on Friday, October 29, by Prime Minister Denis Shmygal at a meeting of the Presidium of the Congress of Local
November 02, 2021 Read Full Article
SAF: Bioethanol Production from Sunflower Biomass
(UABIO) ... In Ukraine, there are about 20 producers of bioethanol with a total capacity of over 300 thousand tons/year, but there are only 8 companies with a total capacity of 128 thousand tons/year that really produce bioethanol. Raw materials for bioethanol
May 24, 2021 Read Full Article
Georgii Geletukha: Heat Supply on Biomass, Biogas and Biomethane, Bioethanol, and Landfill Gas Production as Ways to Decarbonization and Creation of New Jobs
(UABIO) The second part of the interview of UABIO Head of the Board Georgii Geletukha for the online media Ekopolityka. Topics covered by the UABIO Head in the article: development of biomass heat production projects; waste disposal and landfill gas production; biomethane,
April 06, 2021 Read Full Article
The Digest’s Biofuels Mandates Around the World 2021
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, the Digest today releases its annual review of biofuels mandates and targets around the world, looking at the state of biofuels mandates in 65 countries. Get the latest up to the minute new information
January 08, 2021 Read Full Article
Prospects for the Use of Biofuels and Biogas in the Transport Sector of Ukraine
(UABIO) ... In 2018, the use of renewable energy in the transport sector should have been 8.2%, we had ONLY about 1.7%. Besides the contribution of biofuels was 38.4 thousand toe, which is about 45% of all RES. Sustainability criteria for liquid
December 03, 2020 Read Full Article
Online Seminar “Review of Climate Action and Transition to Sustainable Energy in Ukraine” — The Results and Materials of the Online Seminar
(UABIO) On November 18, an online seminar “Review of Climate Action and the Transition to Sustainable Energy in Ukraine” was held as part of the project “Civil Society for Sustainable Energy – Local to National in Eastern Europe (SELNEE)”. Generally, more than
December 03, 2020 Read Full Article
Bioethanol: UTC Experience
(UABIO) ... Bioethanol raises the total octane number, raises the efficiency of the engine, increases the oxygen content in the fuel up to 3.7% and reduces emissions of PETROL, dioxins, carcinogens. Reducing CO is an indicator of harmful emissions and human
October 05, 2020 Read Full Article
From Americas to EU, Asia, Africa, Who’s Got What?: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Biofuel Mandates Around the World 2020
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Today, biobased mandates around the world. Where are the markets you can count on, how much can you count on? 65 countries in all, We’ll be focusing especially on new information out of Argentina, Brazil,
September 07, 2020 Read Full Article
WEBINAR: Energy Crops for Bioenergy Projects: Prospects for Ukraine --- September 9, 2020 --- ONLINE (free)
The online seminar will take place within the BIOPLAT-EU project. Learn more about legal support, barriers, and prospects for growing energy crops in Ukraine, as well as the experience of leading Ukrainian companies in building their own business for growing
September 04, 2020 Read Full Article
About 4 Millions Hectares of Land Are Suitable for Growing Energy Crops in Ukraine
(UABIO) About 4 millions hectares of land are suitable for growing energy crops in Ukraine. However, this direction is not developing enough. Among the barriers: legislative; administrative; financial. ... Such draft Law “On Amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine and Other Legislative Acts
September 04, 2020 Read Full Article
Green Hydrogen VS Biomethane
(UABIO) Recently, we have noticed an informational boom about the prospects for green hydrogen. UABIO supports the development of hydrogen technologies as one of the areas of production and use of renewable gases. However, we believe that biomethane has even more prospects.
September 04, 2020 Read Full Article
Border Adjustments in a Carbon Tax
by Shuting Pomerleau (Niskanen Center) The paper reviews the principles of border adjustment, the principal design choices policymakers would face when establishing a border adjustment for a carbon tax, and the implications of different design choices. It also provides a
August 04, 2020 Read Full Article
Ukraine May Lose the Rapeseed and Corn Markets of the EU — UGA
(APK-INFORM) Ukraine may be banned to supply corn and rapeseed to European Union countries, due to exceeding of the permissible emissions of greenhouse gases in terms of the reporting crops growing, declared the acting Executive Director of Ukrainian Grain Association (UGA),
February 20, 2020 Read Full Article
UABio Proposals for Amendments to the Legislation on Stimulating the Cultivation of Energy Crops
(UABio)The UABIO Working Group has finalized work on amendments to legislation to stimulate cultivation of energy crops in Ukraine. Read also: aboutabout creation of UABIO Working group on energy crops and about creation of UABIO Working group on energy cropson energy crops. According to
January 08, 2020 Read Full Article
Request for Proposals: 2020 U.S.-Ukraine Alternative Energy Research Competition DEADLINE February 28, 2020
(CRDF Global) CRDF Global and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (MES) are currently accepting proposals from joint teams of U.S. and Ukrainian researchers for the 2020 U.S.-Ukraine Alternative Energy Research Competition. As the world’s population is projected to
January 03, 2020 Read Full Article
The Digest’s Biofuels Mandates Around the World 2020
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) 64 countries have targets or mandates - but how much where, and when, and what? Besides the EU, the major blending mandates that will drive global demand are those set in the US, China and Brazil
January 02, 2020 Read Full Article
BIOPLAT-EU Project: The Second Project Meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine
(Bioenergy Association of Ukraine) SEC Biomass experts Tetiana Zheliezna, Oleksandra Tryboi and Olha Haidai took part in the second BIOPLAT-EU (Promoting Sustainable Use of Underutilized Lands for Bioenergy Production through a Web-Based Platform for Europe) project meeting that was held in
October 09, 2019 Read Full Article
State Agency for Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving Supports the Draft Law for Biomethane Development in Ukraine
(Bioenergy Association of Ukraine) Prospects for biomethane production and consumption in Ukraine were reviewed on October 01 by the State Agency for Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving. Discussion participants: Head of the Agency Sergiy Savchuk, Head of the Bioenergy Association of
October 09, 2019 Read Full Article
How U.S. Fossil Fuels Are Tied to Ukraine and Impeachment
by Scott Waldman and Benjamin Storrow (E&E News) Ukraine, now at the center of a rapidly accelerating impeachment inquiry against President Trump, has been central to the president's efforts to increase U.S. exports of fossil fuels. The Eastern European nation sits
October 01, 2019 Read Full Article
Delegation of "Emerging Leaders" from Ukraine Discusses Renewable Fuels with Advanced Biofuels USA
by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) Invited by the U.S. Ukraine Foundation as part of its Open World Leadership program, Advanced Biofuels USA’s executive director, Joanne Ivancic, met with a delegation of “emerging leaders” from Ukraine to discuss biofuels, feedstock,
March 08, 2019 Read Full Article
Biofuels Mandates around the World 2019
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, the Digest today (January 1, 2019) releases its annual review of biofuels mandates and targets around the world, looking at the state of biofuels mandates in 65 countries. The bulk of mandates continue to come
January 02, 2019 Read Full Article
The FORBIO Project: A Sustainable Alternative for Contaminated and Underutilized Lands
(Global Bioenergy Partnership) The FORBIO (Fostering Sustainable Feedstock Production for Advanced Biofuels on underutilized land in Europe) Project gave stakeholders in Italy, Germany and Ukraine a strategy for the market uptake of sustainable advanced bioenergy value chains. Through a thorough assessment
December 15, 2018 Read Full Article
EBRD Plans to Invest 80 Million Euros into Ukrainian Bioenergy
by Jack Laurenson (Kiyv Post) Biomass as a replacement for Russian gas in heating is one grassroots initiative that has become an emerging business, earning real profits for investors. For example, the biogas outlet in Velyky Krupil, Kyiv Oblast, provides electricity
October 22, 2018 Read Full Article
EBRD Provides Loan for Biogas Plant at Ukraine’s MHP
by Anton Usov (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development/Biomass Magazine) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development provided a senior loan of €25 million to PJSC “Myronivsky Hliboproduct” (MHP), a London Stock Exchange listed Ukrainian producer of poultry meat, grain and
January 05, 2018 Read Full Article
Biofuels Mandates Around the World 2018
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, the Digest today releases its annual review of biofuels mandates and targets around the world, looking at the state of biofuels mandates in 65 countries. The bulk of mandates continue to come from the EU-27,
January 02, 2018 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2017 Guide to the 20 Top European Biorefinery Projects
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) You won’t hear it from the NGOs orbiting Brussels who have long figured out that bashing biotechnology is good for the fund-raising cash register, but Europe has become the hottest geography on the planet for
November 23, 2017 Read Full Article
Ukraine Making a Step toward the Launch of a Biofuel Market
(UkrAgroConsult) According to the State Agency on Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving of Ukraine, a finalized draft law on the bioethanol and biodiesel market will shortly be submitted to Parliament for registration and consideration, reports UkrAgroConsult. The Agency has drafted a law setting
October 04, 2017 Read Full Article
Ukraine. A Bill on Using Biofuel in Gasoline Will Be Registered in Parliament
(BlackSeaGrain.net) The State Agency on Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving of Ukraine is going to shortly register in Parliament a bill regulating the mandatory use of biofuel in gasoline, said the Agency’s Head Sergiy Savchuk. According to him, this bill envisages
September 06, 2017 Read Full Article
Ukrteplo Seeks to Invest UAH 2.5 ln in Biofuel CHPP, Ethanol Plant in Odesa Region
(Ukraine Open for Business) The Ukrteplo Group, operating the largest network of biofuel boilers in the country, intends to build a combined heat and power plant (CHPP) with a capacity of 12 MW in Odesa region. The plant will consume agricultural
August 04, 2017 Read Full Article
Biofuels Mandates Around the World 2017
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, the Digest today releases its annual review of biofuels mandates and targets around the world, looking at the state of biofuels mandates in 64 countries. The bulk of mandates continue to come from the EU-27,
December 29, 2016 Read Full Article
Report Features Data on EU Pellet, Biogas Markets
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) A report recently filed with the USDA Foreign Agriculture Service’s Global Agricultural Information Network provides an overview of the European Union’s biofuel market, including data on wood pellets and biogas. Regarding pellets, the report explains that
August 02, 2016 Read Full Article
USTR Releases Special 301 Report on Protection of American Intellectual Property Rights Across the World
(Office of the United States Trade Representative) Obama Administration unveils list of the world’s most significant challenges facing American intellectual property rights alongside bipartisan members of Congress and business community leaders -- On the heels of World Intellectual Property Day,
April 27, 2016 Read Full Article
Breaking Europe’s Addiction to Oil
by Anders Fogh Rasmussen and Peder Holk Nielsen (Novozymes) Former Secretary General of NATO Anders Fogh Rasmussen and Novozymes’ CEO take steps to highlight Europe’s problematic addiction to oil – and what can be done about it -- ... Europe is
February 23, 2016 Read Full Article
Bet on Biofuels, Not Russian Gas, Former NATO Chief Tells EU
by Ewa Krukowska (Bloomberg/Renewable Energy World) European Union governments and companies would do better increasing production of renewables, such as biofuels, than counting on a natural-gas pipeline from Russia to ensure energy security, former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen. The
February 16, 2016 Read Full Article
Biofuels Mandates Around the World: 2016
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Who mandates what in biofuels? 64 countries have targets or mandates — but how much where, and when, and what? In Florida, the Digest today releases its annual review of biofuels mandates and targets around the world,
January 04, 2016 Read Full Article
U.S., Japan, Germany Among 18 Nations to Build Carbon Markets
by Mathew Carr (BloombergBusiness) Markets will help drive emission reductions under Paris deal; Rules needed to ensure markets have environmental integrity -- Eighteen nations including the U.S., Japan and Germany will work together to develop international carbon markets to help speed
December 15, 2015 Read Full Article
Time Running out to Sell Ukraine's Ethanol-Producing Monopoly
by Ilya Timtchenko (Kyiv Post) An estimated 600 million hryvnias ($28 million) in losses last year and 41 rundown factories - that's what Roman Ivaniuk inherited at the beginning of January, when he accepted his latest job as temporary general
October 14, 2015 Read Full Article
Kyoto Protocol's Carbon Credit Scheme ‘Increased Emissions by 600m Tonnes’
by Arthur Neslen (The Guardian) Major UNFCCC carbon trading scheme hit by serious corruption allegations involving organised crime in Russia and Ukraine -- A key carbon offsetting scheme was so open to abuse that three quarters of its allowances lacked environmental
August 25, 2015 Read Full Article
Understanding Global Agriculture in 15 Minutes
by By Tom Schenk (Agriculture 2.0) Over the past ten years, scores of articles have been written about the merits of investing in farmland as well as the challenges of producing enough food to feed a population that is growing at
July 17, 2015 Read Full Article
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Has Forbidden Distillery Plants to Produce Biofuels
(Ukrainian Biofuel Portal) According to the decree №319 from May 20, 12 distilleries owned by the state have been excluded from the list of companies eligible for the production of bioethanol. This document change the decree "On approval of lists of companies
June 30, 2015 Read Full Article
Pew Report Tracks Bioenergy Investments in Emerging Markets
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The Pew Charitable Trusts has released a report, titled “Power Shifts: Emerging Clean Energy Markets,” that shows clean energy investment in developing countries has grown in real and relative terms. The report addresses a wide variety
June 03, 2015 Read Full Article
4 Minutes with… Martysh Eugene, Professor, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (KNU)
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... There are a lot of biofuel sources in Ukraine. And KNU is the center of fundamental and applied researches at this field (formation, reforming, etc.) READ MORE
June 03, 2015 Read Full Article
The Production of Biofuel as a Single Possible Way to Rescue of SE Ukrspirt
(Ukrainian Biofuel Portal) According to official statistics, in 2014 the production volumes and alcohol sales exceedingly declined, which posed the menace for the domestic industry existence. Last year the export volume of alcohol reached only 200 thousands of dal, and 14,
April 21, 2015 Read Full Article
Alliance Congratulates Winners of Pilot Innovation Fund
(Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves) This year marks the third round of the Pilot Innovation Fund (PIF), which provides funding and capacity building to organizations and entrepreneurs to develop and test game-changing ideas for the clean cooking sector, either through
February 10, 2015 Read Full Article
Biofuels Mandates Around the World: 2015
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Who mandates what in biofuels? 64 countries have targets or mandates — but how much where, and when, and what? In Florida, the Digest today releases its annual review of biofuels mandates and targets around
January 05, 2015 Read Full Article
KSG Agro Expert Believes the Production of Biofuels Should Not Disturb the Eco-Balance of Land
(KSG Agro) In the production of biofuels one should take into account the need to maintain soil fertility. This was mentioned by KSG Agro Holding’s CEO Mr. Sergey Mazin during the V Ukrainian Grain Congress, held in Kiev on November
December 18, 2014 Read Full Article
New EU Sanctions against Russia Impact European Biofuel Companies
by Richard Weiner (Fredrikson & Byron/Biodiesel Magazine) The Council of the European Union has recently enacted regulations that require the member states of the European Union to impose sanctions against Russian individuals and companies in response to Russia’s military action in
October 29, 2014 Read Full Article
4 Minutes With…Svitlana Kroll, Senior Research Scientist, Southwest Research Institute
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... With more than 65 years of experience in automotive and fuels research and development, SwRI is uniquely positioned as an international expert in the research, development and testing of renewable fuels. ... As Emission Chemist, my main
October 14, 2014 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuel Makes Ukraine Less Vulnerable
by Jerry Perkins (Des Moines Register) If Ukraine can build a renewable energy sector based on its vast agricultural production, it won’t need Russian energy and could, perhaps, protect its sovereignty to a much greater extent than it can today
July 11, 2014 Read Full Article
Why Fuel Subsidies in Developing Nations Are an Economic Addiction
by Brendan Greeley (Bloomberg BusinessWeek) ... In the developing world, it’s tempting for a country to keep the price of fossil fuels artificially low. The subsidy can take the form of a price cap, preventing oil companies from charging too much
March 14, 2014 Read Full Article
Biofuel Breaththrough
(KyivPost) Ukraine's government-owned ethanol producer Ukrspyrt and several smaller private producers announced on Oct. 29 that they're prepared to produce enough bioethanol to meet the need for biofuel as of next year. In 2014, a new law comes into effect
October 31, 2013 Read Full Article
Biofuels Producers Hunting Foreign Fields
by Mackinnon Lawrence (Forbes) ... Companies like SG Biofuels, Ceres, and others are squarely focused on biotechnology innovation, involving complex biological modifications at the crop’s cellular and genetic level. The central focus of these efforts is the optimization of dedicated energy crops for growth
October 25, 2013 Read Full Article
Molasses Can Supply 1/3 of Ukraine's Biofuel Need, Says Official
(Ukrainian Journal) The volume of molasses made in Ukraine in a year is enough to produce only 100,000 tons of bioethanol, which is one third of the country's needs for 2014, Director of Ukrprodspilka Mykola Tychenko, said at a roundtable
October 18, 2013 Read Full Article
Ukrainian Grain Company Wins Certificate for EU Biofuel Supplies
by Alexander Bor (Platts) Ukraine's State Food Grain Corporation, one of the country's largest grain traders, has won a certificate allowing it to export raw materials for biofuel production in the EU, the company said Friday. "After getting access to
September 18, 2013 Read Full Article
Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine : Bioethanol Production Will Boost the Alcohol and Sugar Industries
(www.4-Traders.com) This year the Government continues to develop alternative fuel sources, in particular, to increase the production of bioethanol. It is provided by the State Program of activation of the economic development for 2013-2014. To do this,a number of distilling
April 05, 2013 Read Full Article
Camelina on the Move: Global Clean Energy Holdings Acquires Sustainable Oils
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In California, Global Clean Energy Holdings announced that it has acquired Sustainable Oils, a leader in Camelina genetics and production. The acquisition includes 100% ownership interest of Sustainable Oils and the ownership of the key intellectual
March 15, 2013 Read Full Article
Beta Renewables Sees 2015 as Boom Year for Cellulosic Biofuels
by Nina Chestney (Reuters) * U.S. cellulosic biofuel goals not reached * Beta sees industry stepping up output by 2015 * New players could emerge from eastern Europe Biofuels made from wood waste and sugarcane have languished well below expectations for years but
March 05, 2013 Read Full Article
"Ukroliya" Asks to Limit the Export of the Promising Crop
Complications connected with export of the national grain lead to the idea to change the structure of agricultural production. Some experts think that grain could be substituted by rape, as this crop is always in demand on the world market.
August 09, 2012 Read Full Article
Chinese Investors to Launch Biofuel Production in Sumy Region
(Kyiv Post) Chinese investors are to change the line of business of a distillery in the Village of Popovka in Konotop district (Sumy region) to the production of bioethanol, reads a posting on the Web site of Sumy Regional State
March 07, 2012 Read Full Article
In Ukraine Sugar Beets Will Be Used in the Production of Biofuel
(Pellets-Wood.com) The Ministry of Agricultural Policy of Ukraine announced that it intends to allocate 40 million tons of sugar beet for the production of biofuel. It will reduce the volume of imports of fuel and, in addition, biofuel is environmentally safe
February 20, 2012 Read Full Article
Ukraine: Regulation On The Tax-Exempt Import Of Biofuel Equipment Adopted
by Olexander Martinenko, Vitaliy Radchenko, Volodymyr Kolvakh and Tetyana Rabczak (Mondaq) The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has recently adopted Resolution No. 581, establishing a procedure for tax exempt import of machinery, vehicles and other equipment that falls under the
June 27, 2011 Read Full Article
Scientists to Grow Experimental Biofuel Grass at Chernobyl
(Monsters and Critics) Scientists are to plant and harvest grass inside the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone in an experiment to determine if biofuel can be safely produced in the region, an alternative-energy company said Monday. PhotoFuels, a Belgian-Ukrainian joint venture, has obtained approval
May 19, 2011 Read Full Article
Ukraine Considering Production of Biofuel from Fodder Potato Crop
(GreenCarCongress/FavStocks) The Ukraine is considering using part of its crop of fodder potatoes—i.e., potatoes used for animal feed—for the production of biofuel. The Ukraine is one of the top potato producers in the world, ranking fourth in volume in 2008
May 02, 2011 Read Full Article
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