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Back TO HOMEFrom Fryer to Flyer: Converting Used Cooking Oil into Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Restaurant Technologies, Inc.) Industry-leading collaboration between Phillips 66 and Restaurant Technologies highlights work across the value chain to scale lower-carbon fuels -- Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) starts in a place most people never expect: the deep fryer. Phillips 66 and Restaurant Technologies, Inc.
November 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Can Help Clean up Shipping, but Standards Must Come First
by Rohemir Ramirez Ballagas (Environmental Defense Fund/TradeWinds) In December, the International Maritime Organization is expected to adopt a package of measures to transition shipping away from fossil fuels by 2050. While the proposed price on emissions is unresolved, there is growing support for
November 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Denali Reports 70% Average Increase in Food Diversion at Stores Adopting Depackaging Technology
(Denali) Denali, the nation’s largest recycler of food and organics, reports that grocery stores transitioning from manual food separation to its depackaging technology increased the volume of food diverted from landfill disposal to recycling by an average of 70%, according to
November 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Heinnie's Restaurant Owner Catches Used Cooking Oil Theft on Camera
by Hayley Gregoire (ABC 57) What may look like waste to some is actually a valuable commodity for restaurants, and one Elkhart restaurant owner says it's been stolen multiple times. Used cooking oil, a common restaurant waste product, is valuable and can
November 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Tidewater Midstream and Tidewater Renewables to Combine, Creating a Single Integrated Energy Infrastructure and Low-Carbon Fuels Company
(Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure /PR Newswire) Summary of Transaction: Minority shareholders of Tidewater Renewables will receive 0.88 common shares of Tidewater Midstream for each common share of Tidewater Renewables held; Supported by holders of approximately 38% of the Tidewater Renewables Shares eligible
November 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Biosolutions Can Improve Energy, Resource Efficiency
by Devina Haripersad (Creamer Media's Engineering News) By producing more from the same feedstocks and reducing the inputs required in industrial processes, biotechnology is emerging as another tool that industries can use to improve energy and resource efficiency, says Novonesis
October 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Edible and Non-Edible Biodiesel Blends Show Mixed Results for Cutting NOx
(Bioengineer.org) Diesel engines remain the workhorses of global transport, but they are also direct emitters of oxides of nitrogen, the pollutant family known as NOx. A new open-access review published in Discover Mechanical Engineering on 19 October 2026 has systematically compared
October 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuel and Blends Power Tractor on 2500km WA Journey
(AGCO/Grain Central) A Massey Ferguson tractor has just completed a journey in Western Australia of more than 2500km, powered all the way by renewable biofuels and biofuel blends. Documented as part of Farm Trader’s Fuelling the Future of Australia series, the 13-day
October 29, 2026 Read Full Article
From Deep Fryers to Diesel Fuel: Company Converts Neyland Stadium’s Used Cooking Oil into Biofuel
by Logan West (The Daily Beacon) ... During football season, Vols fans place thousands of orders at Neyland Stadium. With 30 commercial fryers, the venue can use over 14,000 gallons of frying oil each season. One company is making a big impact
October 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Singapore Looking into Wider Adoption of Biofuels, Bioresources to Hit Net-Zero Emissions Target
(Straits Times/EDB.gov) To reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the Republic is studying the potential for wider adoption of biofuels and sustainable bioresources in carbon-intensive sectors such as electricity generation, transport and heavy industry. The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) and
October 29, 2026 Read Full Article
ENOC, Municipality of Dubai Partner to Advance UCO Recovery for Biodiesel
(Emirates National Oil Company/Biobased Diesel Daily) Emirates National Oil Co. and the municipality of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates have signed an agreement to explore opportunities for collaboration in alternative and cleaner fuels, with a focus on collecting used cooking
October 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Mahoney Environmental Expands Sustainability Compliance Support for Low Carbon Fuel Programs
(Mahoney Environmental/PR Newswire) Company builds on ISCC EU and CORSIA participation by adding California LCFS and CARB support -- Mahoney Environmental, a provider of used cooking oil recycling and grease trap services, announced it is expanding its sustainability compliance efforts to support
October 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Europe Takes China’s Used Cooking Oil, the US Takes Australia’s Tallow
by David Alley (Fastmarkets) Shifting global feedstock economics are shifting trade. China’s UCO exports are up 55% on 2025, with Europe taking nearly twice the US volume, while tariffs have cut Brazil’s tallow shipments to the US by 44%. From January to
October 25, 2026 Read Full Article
New Study Finds Shipping Pays Twice Its Share to EU ETS: Earmarked Revenues Should Triple to Help Build Market for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
(European Shipowners) Shipping is responsible for around 10% of EU ETS emissions but pays almost 20% of the ETS bill. Unlike other sectors, it has never received free allowances. The new Sustainable Maritime Alternative Propulsion (SMAP) mechanism is a chance to reinvest
October 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Strengthening Trusted Renewable Fuel Supply Chains: Biofuels Partners (BFP) & Jianglan Bio-Energy Agreement signature
(Biofuels Partners/LinkedIn) Biofuels Partners has signed a Collaboration Agreement with Jianglan Bio-Energy to explore international cooperation across UCO, HVO and SAF, with a shared focus on transparent sourcing, sustainability and reliable commercial partnerships. Jianglan brings established experience in UCO collection and
October 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Moeve and ISFA Launch Pilot Project Using 100% Renewable Diesel in Agricultural Machinery
(Moeve) • The six-month pilot project, taking place on a 600-hectare almond plantation in Logrosán, Cáceres, will assess how the renewable fuel performs in agricultural operations Moeve will supply 15,000 liters of 100% renewable diesel (HVO) to fuel a fleet of 12
October 20, 2026 Read Full Article
While Fuel Pumps Ran Dry, Australia Sold Megalitres of Homegrown Fuel Overseas
by Jake Evans (ABC) Australia has about three days' worth of readily available fuel supply made from ethanol, sugarcane and other biofuels, but the vast majority is sold overseas. The newly formed Biofuel Producers Alliance says a mandate on fuel importers and
October 20, 2026 Read Full Article
IBC 2026: SAF Bankability Hinges on Feedstock Security, Long-Term Offtake Amid Cost Pressure
by Jenson Ong (S&P Global) Predictable policy, demand considerations key to unlock project finance; SAF economics need to withstand shifts in policy support; Asia biomass offers potential; Aggregation and eligibility remain hurdles Bankability of sustainable aviation fuel projects will depend on secure feedstock supply,
October 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Co-processing SAF Faces Technical, Cost, Policy Hurdles
by Aidan Lea (Argus Media) Co-processing bio feedstocks in conventional oil refineries to make sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has reached commercial scale, but further growth will be challenging and costly, attendees heard at the IATA World Sustainability Symposium in Brussels this
October 19, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Singapore as ASEAN Bioeconomy Hub
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Singapore has established itself as the premier bioeconomy hub in the Asia-Pacific region, hosting massive renewable diesel refining, expanding sustainable aviation fuel production, and growing biomanufacturing capabilities. The hub’s commercial viability relies on deep operational
October 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Marine Biodiesel in Rotterdam Becomes Cheaper than Conventional Shipping Fuel
(UABIO) Marine biodiesel prices in Rotterdam have fallen to a record low. Once the cost of complying with European emissions regulations is included, biodiesel can already be more economical than most conventional marine fuels. ... Why biodiesel prices are falling One factor behind the
October 16, 2026 Read Full Article
A More Resilient Europe Needs an Enduring Transport Target under the Renewable Energy Directive
(European Biodiesel Board) This joint letter was undersigned by 13 associations representing renewable fuel producers and distributers. Brussels, 8 October 2026 - As the European Commission prepares the post-2030 renewable energy framework, we, the undersigned organisations* would like to emphasise the importance
October 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Neela Biotech Raises £2.1m for AI-Driven Sustainable Fuel Technology
(Founders at the University of Cambridge) Pre-seed for AI-driven tech turning waste into sustainable aviation fuel -- Neela Biotech, the Cambridge-based biotech startup turning waste into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), today announced it has raised £2.1 million in pre-seed funding to take
October 16, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to EU Advanced Biofuels Cluster Dynamics
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) European advanced biofuels production under Annex IX Part A is heavily concentrated in a few member states like Finland, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Germany, leaving others as net importers. This geographic concentration makes cross-border coordination across
October 16, 2026 Read Full Article
MVaK: Two Euros Less per Tankful with B10 Use More
(German Association of Medium-Sized Businesses in Waste-Based Fuels (MVaK)) The EU and the US are searching for ways to overcome the acute diesel shortage. The G7 countries have released strategic reserves, and US President Donald Trump has agreed to a short-term
October 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Topsoe Secures Technology Contract for Bharat Petroleum’s SAF Project in India
(Topsoe) • Topsoe has signed a licensing agreement to provide its advanced Kerosene Hydrotreating Technology for co-processing to the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) refinery in Mumbai, India, to increase production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The facility will co-process 5% renewable
October 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Singapore Looking into Wider Adoption of Biofuels, Bioresources to Hit Net-Zero Emissions Target
(EDB: Singapore) To reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the Republic is studying the potential for wider adoption of biofuels and sustainable bioresources in carbon-intensive sectors such as electricity generation, transport and heavy industry. The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) and
October 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Bain Capital Bets on Demand Growth for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Julie Zhu and Kane Wu (Reuters) Owner sees Hong Kong fuel mandate underpinning growth and hopes for China mandate; EcoCeres plans Hong Kong IPO of about $1 billion, Reuters reported; IPO comes at a time when IATA says SAF demand growth has
October 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Manufacturer Namberdar Bio Fuels Limited Files DRHP with BSE SME
(NewsX Syndication) Namberdar Bio Fuels Limited, an Uttar Pradesh-based manufacturer, processor and supplier of biodiesel (B100) and associated by-products including crude glycerine and fatty acids, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus with the SME Platform of BSE Limited (BSE
October 09, 2026 Read Full Article
CoBank: US Needs Feedstock Imports to Meet RVO
by Susan Reidy (World Grain) Even after 17 months of record soybean crush, the US still needs imports to meet the higher renewable volume obligation (RVO), CoBank said in its latest quarterly report. Since the RVO was released in March, feedstock use
October 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. Announces Regional Expansion Into Tennessee Following Receipt of NYS DEC Part 360 Permit
(Buffalo Biodiesel/24-7 Press Release) Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. (BBD), a national leader in the recovery and processing of used cooking oil (UCO), today (September 30, 2026) announced the launch of its collection operations in Tennessee. Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. (BBD), a national leader in
October 06, 2026 Read Full Article
What Is a Biorefinery? Marine Fuel’s Green Frontier
by Vimal Kumar (Nautical Voice) Walk through any port city today and you’ll hear the same anxious question from shipowners: where will the fuel of the future actually come from? Increasingly, the answer isn’t a refinery pumping crude from the ground,
October 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Cosmo Oil to Begin Utilizing Naphtha Co-Produced During SAF Production
(Cosmo Oil) Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd. (hereafter, “Cosmo Oil”), Maruzen Petrochemical Co., Ltd. (hereafter, “Maruzen Petrochemical”), UBE-MARUZEN POLYETHYLENE CO., LTD. (hereafter, “Ube-Maruzen”), and SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY LLC (hereafter, “SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY”) are pleased to announce that they will begin utilizing naphtha
September 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Exploring Used Edible Oil for Biodiesel Production: UT Khader
by M B Girish (Deccan Chronicle) “Such a mechanism could give establishments an alternative channel for disposal while discouraging unsafe reuse,” said the Minister -- Minister of Health and Family Welfare U.T. Khader on Wednesday stated the State Government is exploring a
September 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Bain-Backed Renewable Fuel Maker EcoCeres Targets $1 Billion Hong Kong IPO, Sources Say
by Julie Zhu and Yantoultra Ngui (Reuters) Bain-backed renewable fuel maker EcoCeres targets $1 billion Hong Kong IPO, sources say EcoCeres aims to go public by year-end, sources say Bain plans to sell down part of its stake, sources say Company turns used
September 25, 2026 Read Full Article
EcoCeres Supports AstraZeneca’s Journey to Net Zero with Its First HVO Application in China’s Pharmaceutical Sector
(EcoCeres) EcoCeres has announced a partnership to supply hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to AstraZeneca for use at its medicines manufacturing facility in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China EcoCeres, a global leader in the innovation and commercialization of renewable fuels and green molecules, has
September 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Feedstock: A Critical Choice for Cutting Emissions
(Chonnam National University) Study provides biofuel producers with a practical, multi-dimensional framework for choosing feedstocks by weighing both climate impact and air pollution together Biodiesel is a promising bridge technology for enhancing sustainability of the transport industry while renewable energy infrastructure scales
September 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Cosmo Oil to Begin Utilizing Naphtha Co-Produced During SAF Production
(Cosmo Oil) Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd. (hereafter, “Cosmo Oil”), Maruzen Petrochemical Co., Ltd. (hereafter, “Maruzen Petrochemical”), UBE-MARUZEN POLYETHYLENE CO., LTD. (hereafter, “Ube-Maruzen”), and SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY LLC (hereafter, “SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY”) are pleased to announce that they will begin utilizing naphtha
September 23, 2026 Read Full Article
ReFuelEU’s First Year Shows the Mandate Works
(European Federation for Transport and Environment) Now Europe must unlock e-SAF investment. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published today its Annual Technical Report on ReFuelEU Aviation (for 2025 data), providing the first full picture of the EU sustainable aviation fuel
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
The Necessity of Feedstock Testing in an Era of Increasing Biofuel Production
(R.W. Helden Associates/National Law Review) As U.S. biofuel producers process record amounts of inputs, feedstock authentication is critical to vet suppliers, protect equipment and preserve reputation. -- As U.S. biofuel production ramps up to meet aggressive federal Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Cross-Sector Commodity Coordination
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Feedstock competition in the bioeconomy represents a massive arithmetic failure rather than a market working. Because individual producers forecast demand independently against a shared physical resource base, the sum of their assumptions quietly exceeds the real
September 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Pacific Environment and NTU Singapore Release New Study Urging Robust Fuel Certification to Ensure Genuine Transition to Green Shipping
(Pacific Environment) The study supports global maritime authorities in preventing greenwashing and fuel fraud -- Pacific Environment and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have issued a new study highlighting that strict and reliable fuel certification is essential to keep the global
September 10, 2026 Read Full Article
The E32 Caipirinha: How Brazil Spiked Its Biofuel Engine and Brewed a 2026 Regulatory Hangover
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... For years, Brazil’s biofuel sector was the energy world’s perfect Caipirinha. It had the right balance of market-driven decarbonization through RenovaBio, ambitious blending mandates like E30, and clear price signals. Then came 2026. Faced with geopolitical oil
September 08, 2026 Read Full Article
TEHA Group and Eni Study on Biofuels from Renewable Feedstocks: An Opportunity for Europe
(Eni) The study highlights that biofuels from renewable feedstocks are a solution to help decarbonise transport, contribute to energy security and maintain industrial competitiveness in Europe. Cernobbio (Como), 5 September 2026 – The strategic Study “Sustainable biofuels as a strategic lever for
September 08, 2026 Read Full Article
India Needs SAF Mandates, Stronger Demand Signals to Unlock Investment: EDF
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) SAF costs 50-200% more than jet fuel; India has 210 biogas plants, targets 5,000; Carbon credit pricing remains unpredictable India will struggle to build a meaningful, sustainable aviation fuel industry without mandates and long-term demand signals, according to
September 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Why Thieves Are Stealing Cooking Oil from Norfolk Businesses
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
August 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Chonnam National University Researchers Investigate How Biodiesel Feedstocks and Production Pathways Affect Their Life Cycle Sustainability
(Chonnam National University/PR Newswire) Study provides biofuel producers with a practical, multi-dimensional framework for choosing feedstocks by weighing both climate impact and air pollution together GWANGJU, South Korea, Aug. 27, 2026 -- For limiting global warming to within 1.5 °C, scaling up
August 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Diesel Working Group August 2026: Blair Shrewsbury with Greater MSP’s Minnesota SAF Hub
(Yellowstone-Teton Clean Cities) In this edition of the Renewable Diesel Working Group, Blair will discuss building the supply chains needed to bring finished renewable fuel products to market, along with the Minnesota SAF Hub’s goals and recent accomplishments. The discussion comes
August 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Bangchak Group Expands Used Cooking Oil Management Network for SAF Production
(Bangchak Group) Bangchak Group has expanded its collaboration with organizations and schools nationwide on the management of used cooking oil to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Through the Fry to Fly and No Refry initiatives, the Group is systematically building a
August 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Constraints Expose Overlooked Link in US Gulf Coast Renewable Diesel Feedstock Markets
By Sarah Schneider (Fastmarkets) Reports of hydrogen supply constraints along the US Gulf Coast are drawing attention to a less visible link in the renewable diesel (RD) supply chain, as market participants assess how disruptions upstream of fuel production could affect
August 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Strengthening the Supply of Green Fuels and Jointly Building a Global Low-Carbon Ecosystem
(China General Administration of Customs (Google translation) The global energy transition towards low carbon continues to deepen, with the application scenarios for green fuels such as green hydrogen ammonia and methanol, biodiesel, and sustainable aviation fuel constantly expanding. This provides
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
New National Biofuel Strategy to Generate $15bn and Create Thousands of Jobs
by Jessica Wang (Townsville Bulletin) Australian farmers could reap up to $15 billion a year from a biofuel revolution designed to slash the nation’s reliance on imported fuel and shore up energy security. -- Farmers will be placed front and centre
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
EVA Air Collaborates with AIT Worldwide Logistics, Microsoft and Formosa Petrochemical Corporation to Deliver 15,000 Metric Tons of Scope 3 Emissions Reductions
(EVA Air) EVA Air today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with leading global freight forwarder AIT Worldwide Logistics (AIT) to jointly advance EVA Air's Green Transportation Program over the next two years. In the first year of the collaboration, EVA
August 26, 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
Pittsford Woman Pleads Guilty to Her Role in Stolen Cooking Oil Scheme
(US Attorney's Office Western District of New York) U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Fangfang Yan, 41, of Shanxi, China, and Pittsford, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr to misprision of a felony, which carries
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
At JBS, a Truck Powered by B100 Fuel Has Driven over 500,000 km without Modifications or Maintenance Issues.
(JBS) Since the project began, the company's truck fleet has already prevented the emission of approximately 1,000 tons of CO₂ equivalent. -- Operating for three years, the truck makes the daily trip between Lins (SP) and the Port of Santos. JBS's New Business
August 25, 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
Cebu Councilor Pushes Biodiesel Ordinance to Tackle Waste, Flooding
(Politiko) A proposed biodiesel ordinance could help Cebu City deal with used cooking oil and grease trap waste from local food establishments, according to City Councilor Mikel Rama. Rama said he received a copy of the proposed measure from Atty. Gerard Joe
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
HVO 100 for Our Diesels – and the Potential of Renewable Fuels in Europe.
(BMW Group) Our openness to different technologies is a top priority at the BMW Group. As well as offering a wide range of drive technologies, our goal is to reduce CO2e emissions across the board – and non-fossil fuels have the
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
ecoMotion Celebrates 25 Years of Biodiesel Production in Europe
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) European biodiesel producer ecoMotion, part of the multinational Saria Group, is celebrating 25 years of commercial biodiesel manufacturing this summer. A pioneer in the European biodiesel industry, ecoMotion has been producing and marketing biodiesel since 2001. Using
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Used Cooking Oil as a Feedstock for Renewable Diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Buddy Klovstad*(Grand Natural Inc for Advanced Biofuels USA) The fastest-growing corner of the low-carbon fuel economy runs, in part, on a feedstock that a decade ago most people paid to throw away: the used cooking oil pulled out of commercial
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
What's Behind the Bio-Bunkering Price Rebound?
(ResourceWise) After retreating in June, bio-bunker prices moved sharply higher in July as stronger feedstock values, rising biodiesel prices, and renewed geopolitical uncertainty combined to push costs upward across key marine fuel markets. The rebound highlights the interconnected nature of today's renewable
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Record Low Rhine Water Levels Are Disrupting Europe's Biofuel Market
(ResourceWise) For decades, the Rhine has quietly served as one of Europe's most important trade corridors. Stretching from the Swiss Alps to the North Sea, the river connects the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) refining hub with industrial centers across Germany, France, and Switzerland. Every
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
FatHopes Energy and Vietnam’s National Oil Major Join Forces to Build Vietnam’s First Nationwide Circular Economy for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
(FatHopes Energy) FatHopes Energy and PVOIL establish a strategic partnership to transform Used Cooking Oil (UCO) into a source of renewable energy, supporting them to meet their SAF aspirations via the proprietary technology and the upcoming refinery. In a landmark milestone for
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Feedstock Aggregation Logistics
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Modern biorefineries must transition from obsolete single-source models to multi-feedstock portfolio aggregation to survive. This capability unlocks an estimated twenty to thirty-five percent margin advantage through optimized acquisition economics, carbon-intensity revenue from LCFS and 45Z policies,
August 15, 2026 Read Full Article
US Refiners Face RIN Crunch as Biofuel Mandate Outpaces Supply
by Janet McGurty (S&P Global) D4 RIN generation hits 43% of mandate by midyear; Refiners may cut gasoline supply or draw RIN banks; Zero biodiesel imports compound compliance pressure US refiners are confronting a potential fuel production bottleneck in the second half of 2026
August 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Inventure Renewables and CPM|Crown Launch Global Partnership for “SimplEster”
(Biofuels International) In the United States (US), Inventure Renewables, a developer of proprietary process technologies for the oleochemical and biofuel industries, and which has deployed over US$250 million in first-of-kind processing capacity across North America and Asia, and CPM|Crown have announced
August 11, 2026 Read Full Article
ORLEN Opens Strategic Marine Terminal on the Martwa Wisła River in Gdańsk, Built Largely by Polish Companies
(ORLEN) ORLEN has opened a Marine Transshipment Terminal at its Gdańsk refinery, marking the completion of one of the Group’s key logistics projects. The facility enables refinery products and feedstocks to be transferred directly between the refinery and tankers, eliminating the
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
The Feedstock Bottleneck Nobody Talks about Is at the Fryer
by Buddy Klovstad (Grand Natural Inc/Biofuels Digest) The renewable diesel and SAF boom has an appetite problem. Refiners are racing to lock up low-carbon-intensity feedstock, and used cooking oil (UCO) — with a carbon intensity a fraction of virgin soybean oil
August 04, 2026 Read Full Article
6 Disadvantages of Biodiesel You Should Know before Switching Fuel Types
by D Figg (SlashGear) The answer to pollution from vehicles then, at least in the short term, seems to lie with biofuels. Unlike fossil fuels (which, as the name suggests, come from fossils), biofuels are made with things that were, until
August 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Santa Fe Strengthens the Recycle Your Oil Campaign: from Contaminant Waste to Sustainable Bofuel
(Noticias Ambientales) The Recycle Your Oil campaign, driven by the Santa Fe company DH-SH, is expanding in the province with green points for residents and collection systems aimed at gastronomic businesses. The proposal seeks to convert a highly polluting waste into
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Fuel for Thought: Key Players Say New Rules Back Local Refineries to Produce Lower Carbon Fuels
(Cleanaway) Viva Energy and Cleanaway have welcomed the Australian Government’s latest reform to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme (NGERs) which will recognise low carbon liquid fuels, including renewable diesel, LPG and kerosene made via co-processing at local refineries. Under the
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
How Advanced Pretreatment Unlocks Value from Challenging Waste Feedstocks
(Rieckermann/Biobased Diesel Daily) As demand for renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) continues to grow, the ability to process complex waste-based feedstocks into consistent, refinery-ready inputs is becoming a decisive factor in scaling sustainable fuel production. At North Sea Port in Ghent, Belgium,
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
DHL Express Secures SAF Supply from Moeve at Madrid Airport
(Moeve) Signs agreement to purchase approximately 6,000 metric tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Moeve, covering around 50% of DHL Express’ annual fuel consumption at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD); One-year agreement running from July 2026 to June 2027 supports
July 27, 2026 Read Full Article
What the UCO Market Reveals about Crude Tall Oil Demand
(ResourceWise) At first glance, crude tall oil (CTO) and used cooking oil (UCO) have very little in common. One is generated during the kraft pulping process as a byproduct of processing pine trees. The other comes from restaurants, food processors, and commercial
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Gain Momentum as Shipping Sector Accelerates Low‑Carbon Transition
(Biofuels International) The global shipping industry is entering a decisive phase in its shift toward low‑carbon fuels, with biofuels emerging as one of the most practical and immediately deployable solutions. At the Biofuels in Shipping seminar in Istanbul, Arkas Bunker and DB
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Bangchak Supplies 1st Thailand-Produced SAF to Thai Airways Flight
(Bangchak Corporation Public Company Ltd./Biobased Diesel Daily) Bangchak Group announced July 16 that it and Thai Airways have marked a significant milestone for Thailand’s aviation and energy industries with the first supply by Bangchak Group of Thailand-produced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Taiwan, South Korea Push Alcohol-to-Jet as Asia Next SAF Pathway
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Taiwan, South Korea push alcohol-to-jet SAF tech; Taiwan's SAF demand to reach 182,000 mt by 2030; Asia-Pacific ATJ capacity to hit 4 mil mt by 2030 Alcohol-to-jet technology is gaining commercial traction in Taiwan and South
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Bangchak Signs Agreement with Thailand’s Public-Health Ministry to Convert UCO into SAF
(Bangchak Corporation Public Company/Biobased Diesel Daily) Thailand’s minister of public health, Pattana Promphat, presided over the opening of the “Healthcare Leadership toward Net Zero MOPH” seminar July 6 and witnessed the signing of memoranda of understanding between the Ministry of Public Health
July 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Why Feedstock Markets Are Becoming Central to Bio-Bunkering Strategy
(ResourceWise) Marine biofuels are often discussed at the fuel level with options including B24, B30, B100, UCOME, FAME, HVO, Bio-LNG, and Bio-methanol. But as the marine fuels market matures, a more important question may increasingly sit one step upstream: What feedstock is
July 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Pertamina and Boeing Explore Opportunities to Develop Indonesia's SAF Ecosystem
by I Jalaludin S, DWN (Kompas.com) PT Pertamina (Persero) and Boeing [NYSE: BA] signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the development of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) ecosystem in Indonesia. The MoU is part of efforts to support the
July 10, 2026 Read Full Article
From Paddock to Plane: GrainCorp Outlines Pathway for Australia’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Future
(GrainCorp) GrainCorp has today (July 6, 2026) released a new white paper highlighting Australia’s readiness to build a domestic Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) industry, as the Federal Government prepares to consult on a demand-side measure to stimulate investment in refining capacity. Titled
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Building the Feedstock Backbone for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(FatHopes Energy) FatHopes Energy and MotionECO today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership focused on the sourcing and long-term supply of second-generation biofuel feedstock to support Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production. The MoU exchange took place during
July 03, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Multi-Feedstock Inbound Logistics
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Transitioning to multi-feedstock biorefineries introduces immense inbound logistics complexities that far exceed simple procurement. The true operational constraint lies in receiving, segregating, and rigorously testing diverse streams like used cooking oil, tallow, and distillers corn oil.
July 03, 2026 Read Full Article
ORLEN Launches HVO100 Sales on Slovak Market with Pilot in Bratislava
(ORLEN) ORLEN continues to expand its offering of low-emission fuels across European markets with the launch of HVO100 sales in Slovakia. The move marks another milestone in the Group’s strategy to reduce emissions from transport while broadening the availability of alternative
July 01, 2026 Read Full Article
From Waste to Fuel: Powering Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel and SAF
by Jimmy Andreoli II (Baker Commodities/Biobased Diesel Daily) The rendering industry is the infrastructure that makes large-scale waste-to-fuel conversion possible. -- Every day, at hundreds of thousands of restaurants, commercial kitchens and grocery stores, an essential resource is generated that most people
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Grease4Profit
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Green Energy Biofuel’s Grease4Profit campaign recovers valuable biofuel feedstock and generates revenue for environmental-service providers. Green Energy Biofuel LLC has a message for environmental companies that provide services for restaurants, food manufacturers and other producers of
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Optimizing Renewable Diesel Production with Advanced Pretreatment
(Imerys/Biobased Diesel Daily) ... Feedstock variability, however, is a hindrance to optimal throughput. As feedstock blends evolve to meet new regulations and economic realities, producers must manage a wide spectrum of inconsistent contaminant profiles. These fluctuating inputs can contain unpredictable levels
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Rewriting the RFS Playbook: The Impact of Final RVOs on Projected Biomass-Based Diesel Feedstock Use for 2026-2027
by Todd Hubbs and Scott Irwin (Oklahoma State University/University of Illinois/farmdoc daily) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the “Set 2” rule at the end of March, establishing Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2026
June 25, 2026 Read Full Article
The HEFA Feedstock Crunch Is Coming for SAF -- Is Alcohol-to-Jet the Easy Answer?
Mathias Bøje Madsen (Topsoe/Biobased Diesel Daily) ... To date, HEFA (hydro-processed esters and fatty acids) remains the only commercialized SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) production pathway. It works by converting lipid-based feedstocks such as used cooking oil (UCO) into drop-in jet fuel,
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
CAAP Inks Collab for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Development
by Ma. Cristina Arayata (Philippine News Agency) The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has inked a memorandum of understanding with two partners to accelerate the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). SAF is made up of renewable waste and raw
June 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Buffalo Biodiesel Announces Major Executive Expansion Amid $300 Million Growth Initiative
(Buffalo Biodiesel/PR Newswire) Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. announced a series of executive appointments as the company prepares for a major expansion following a $300 million capital partnership with Verite Capital Partners. Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. announced a series of executive appointments as the company
June 19, 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
Axens to Provide the Vegan® HEFA Technology to Dragonfly for SAF Production Facilities in the Caribbean and Africa.
(Axens) Axens announces its collaboration with Dragonfly for the licensing of Axens’ leading Vegan® HEFA technology for the development of several sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) production facilities in Africa and the Caribbean. As part of the collaboration, Dragonfly will implement Axens’
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Be8 Arrives in Italy and Strengthens Its Strategy in the European Biofuels Market
(Be8) Be8 announced this week the creation of another group subsidiary: Be8 Milan, in Italy. The new operation is aligned with the company’s strategic planning and aims to strengthen exports of biofuels and raw materials to Europe, such as soybean oil,
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
American Airlines and Google Sign Record-Breaking Sustainable Aviation Fuel Agreement
(American Airlines) American Airlines and Google today (June 9, 2026) announced a record-breaking agreement for sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc), representing the largest publicly announced SAFc agreement between an airline and a single corporate customer to date. The new agreement will
June 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Circularity Fuels Converts Raw Dairy Biogas to Jet Fuel in World First End-to-End Pilot
(Circularity Fuels/Business Wire) With projected commercial capital costs at roughly one-fifth of European SAF plants currently planned, Circularity offers airlines a low-cost path to mandated fuel volumes and a new revenue stream for farmers Circularity Fuels today announced it has completed the
June 15, 2026 Read Full Article
45ZCF-GREET June 2026 Update
(U.S. Department of Energy) DOE Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation sent this bulletin at 06/12/2026 02:02 PM EDT -- 45ZCF-GREET June 2026 Update There has been a revision/update made to the 45ZCF-GREET model and user manual. Visit the 45ZCF-GREET webpage to
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Rewriting the RFS Playbook: The Impact of Final RVOs on Projected Biomass-Based Diesel Production and Imports for 2026-2027
by Todd Hubbs and Scott Irwin (Oklahoma State University/University of Illinois/farmdoc daily) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final “Set 2” rule establishing Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2026 and 2027 at the end
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to SAF Feedstock Intelligence
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The sustainable aviation fuel industry faces an oligopoly risk as developers fiercely compete for a narrow set of highly visible, financeable feedstocks like used cooking oil. This perceived scarcity is often a visibility problem; uncharacterized alternative
June 10, 2026 Read Full Article
BHP and GCMD Trial Multi-Feedstock B100 Blend in an Existing Supply Chain
(BHP) BHP and the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) have blended biofuels from two distinct feedstocks—used cooking oil and waste animal fats —and introduced the lower-emissions marine fuel into a BHP-chartered bulk carrier as part of a pilot project. The BHP
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Feedstock Security
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) As bioeconomy projects scale, bankability has migrated upstream, making long-term, contracted feedstock supply a mandatory infrastructure requirement. Lenders now strictly require feedstock supply contract tenors to match or exceed the duration of project debt. With feedstock
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Axens and Green Sky Capital Sign Collaboration for SAF Projection Facility in Egypt
(Axens) Axens announces its collaboration with Green Sky Capital for the development of a 200,000 tonnes per annum (200 KTA) sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) production facility in Egypt, set to become the first SAF production plant in Egypt and across Africa. The
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
How Renewable Fuel Producers Can Unlock Lower Emissions and Stronger Economics
by Milica Folić (Topsoe/Biofuels Digest) Topsoe’s integrated hydroprocessing and hydrogen technologies HydroFlex® and H2bridge™ offer fuel producers a pathway to lower emissions, reduced costs and greater feedstock flexibility Securing bankability and strong economics in renewable fuel production projects are of primary importance.
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Saff the Mighty Hoop Jumper: What SkyNRG Teaches Us about Getting Steel in the Ground
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Once upon a time there was a daring and skillful hoop-jumper named Saff. No one could jump hoops like he. He could somersault through flaming hoops, sustainability hoops, carbon-intensity hoops. Children cheered him. Elders admired him.
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Repsol Begins Large-Scale Production of 100% Renewable Fuels in Puertollano
(Repsol) • The new unit at the Puertollano Industrial Complex is Repsol’s second plant dedicated exclusively to producing 100% renewable fuels. Repsol has invested more than €130 million in this project, which is already producing renewable diesel for use in cars, trucks,
June 01, 2026 Read Full Article
UFOP Warns EU Classification of Soy as High-ILUC Feedstock Does Not Help Primeval Forests but Instead Harms Production
(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) ... The Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e. V. (UFOP) fears that the European Commission’s plan to classify soybeans as a high indirect land-use change (ILUC) feedstock will result in massive collateral damage to soybean
June 01, 2026 Read Full Article
A Fork in the Road Podcast: Clean Energy Biofuels
by David Zelski (GPB) What happens to used cooking oil after a restaurant closes for the night? Join David on a visit to Clean Energy Biofuels in Monroe, Georgia, where used fryer oil and grease trap waste are transformed into renewable fuel.
May 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuel Company in Portugal Undergoing Licensing Process Public Comment DEADLINE June 26, 2026
(The Portugal News) The Single Environmental Licensing process for the biofuel company Bioadvance, located in Figueira da Foz, on the coast of the Coimbra district, is open for public consultation until 26 June on the Participa portal. The company, located at the
May 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Sorghum Biofuels Could Shield South Africa from Fuel Price Shocks, Study Finds
by Yogashen Pillay (IOL) New research presented by the Localisation Support Fund (LSF) has highlighted sorghum-based biofuels as a potential solution to South Africa’s growing fuel vulnerability amid rising petrol prices linked to escalating Middle East Tension. Speaking at the presentation on Wednesday,
May 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Commercialization Has Recurring Topology: How Acelen’s $3 Billion SAF Bet Reveals the Hidden Grammar of Deployment
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) For years, biorefinery commercialization has often been discussed as if it were a linear process: develop the technology, raise the capital, build the plant, scale the market. But after reviewing tens of thousands of deployment stories across
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
ORLEN Launches HVO Installation – 300,000 Tons of Biofuels per Year Will Be Produced from Local Raw Materials
(ORLEN (Google Translation)) ORLEN is significantly expanding its biofuel production capacity. The company has launched a modern plant for the hydrogenation of vegetable oils (HVO) in Płock, with a capacity of approximately 300,000 tons per year. This investment is aimed at
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Study Finds SAF Could Fall Short Of 2030 Target
by Matt Ryan (AvWeb) Researchers say announced projects face feedstock, policy and market hurdles. -- A Washington State University-led study published in Biomass and Bioenergy estimates the U.S. could produce about 2.1 billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) annually by 2030
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Global Vegetable-Oil Production Set to Hit Another Record High
(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) A preliminary estimate by USDA of global vegetable-oil supply and demand in 2026-’27 marketing year indicates that global production is likely to reach 244.1 million metric tons, representing an increase of approximately 6.8 million tons compared with 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
First-Ever Direct Ship-to-Ship Supply in Japan: HVO Supply Begins at Keihin Port, Accelerating Port Decarbonization and Demonstrating a New HVO Supply Model.
(Kamei (Google Translation)) Kamei Corporation (Headquarters: Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture; President and CEO: Akio Kamei; hereinafter referred to as "the Company") is pleased to announce that it has commenced supply of 100% HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) (*1) of the next-generation biodiesel
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Valenciaport Awards the Concession for a Renewable Fuel Plant in Sagunto
(Valenciaport) • The project represents an investment of 20 million euros and will occupy an area of 27,800 square meters at Pier 2 South in the Port of Sagunto The Board of Directors has granted two new authorizations for the supply of
May 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Mubadala's Acelen Secures $1.5 bln to Launch Brazil SAF Biorefinery Project
by Rodrigo Viga Gaier (Reuters) Brazilian refiner Acelen, owned by Abu Dhabi's Mubadala, has secured $1.5 billion to begin construction of a biofuels refinery in the northeastern state of Bahia, the company said on Thursday (May 21, 2026). Part of the investment
May 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Iowa Biodiesel Industry Back in Business and on the Road to Recovery
by Jenna Rose (River Cities' Reader) The Iowa biodiesel industry is largely back up and running, buoyed by long-awaited federal Renewable Fuel Standard renewable volume obligations (RVOs) and the 45Z clean fuel production tax credit. While the path ahead involves recovery,
May 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Mexico Launches Landmark SAF Feasibility Study
(Bnamericas) Mexico has launched a long-awaited feasibility study to assess the case for local production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The feasibility study is led by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and was launched at a two-day workshop in Mexico City,
May 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Bangchak Group Launches Thailand’s First Commercial SAF Production a Major Step towards the Future of Low Carbon Energy for Domestic and International Markets
(Bangchak/ThaiPR) Bangchak Group has launched Thailand’s first commercial production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from the country’s first 100% HEFA-SPK SAF Stand Alone production unit at Bangchak Phra Khanong Refinery. The milestone marks an important step in Thailand’s transition toward future
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Goa Drafts Policy to Turn Used Cooking Oil into Biodiesel, Cut Fuel Imports
(BioEnergy Times) In a move aimed at promoting clean energy and better waste management, the Goa government has drafted a new policy to convert used cooking oil into biodiesel, reducing reliance on imported fuel. The proposed policy focuses on setting up a
May 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Iran War Energy Shock Drives Interest in Ethanol and Other Biofuels across Hard-Hit Asia
by Sibi Arasu and Anton L. Delgado (Associated Press) ... Against the backdrop of cooking gas shortages and crude oil price increases, India has proposed letting vehicles run on 85%, or even 100%, ethanol. On Friday, India increased its petrol and
May 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Kenya Airways and Rubis Energy to Establish Africa’s First Dedicated Sustainable Aviation Fuel Refinery
(Zawya) Facility designed to produce low-carbon fuel from local waste feedstocks -- Kenya Airways (NSE: KQ) and Rubis Energy Kenya, a subsidiary of Rubis Énergie, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop the first dedicated sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) refinery on
May 13, 2026 Read Full Article
The (Bourne) Identity of the Bioeconomy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Technologies appearing under different names. Companies reorganizing, resurfacing, disappearing, returning. Strange capabilities emerging before the market fully understands what they are for. Fermentation seeking chemistry. Agricultural residues seeking infrastructure. Molecules searching for systems large enough
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
Stranded Molecules: Why US SAF Can't Cross the Atlantic to Fill Europe's Mandate Gap
(SAF Path) The trans-Atlantic SAF trade Europe was counting on isn't price-blocked, ship-blocked, or supply-blocked. It's certification-blocked. -- The trans-Atlantic SAF trade that policy modelers assumed would balance the system, US molecules flowing east into a structurally short EU market, is not
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Hong Kong and Dongguan Governments Advance High-Quality Industrial Development in the Greater Bay Area Hong Kong to Establish a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Hub in Dongguan
(EcoCeres) EcoCeres signed an Investment Letter of Intent with the Dongguan Municipal People's Government to establish the first complete SAF supply chain in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Dongguan
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuels Gain Momentum in Trucking
by Seth Clevenger (Transport Topics) Renewable Diesel, Biodiesel, Renewable Natural Gas Offer Sustainability Gains With Minimal Disruption, Industry Leaders Say at ACT Expo -- Renewable fuels are gaining momentum as viable alternatives to diesel in the trucking industry by improving environmental sustainability
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Webinar: Q2 Biofuels Outlook: Iran War Implications --- May 28, 2026 --- ONLINE Recorded Presentation Available
The Iran War is already reshaping global energy markets. But what could it mean for biofuels? Join ResourceWise’s Matthew Stone, VP of Business Development and Low-Carbon Fuels, for a live Q2 2026 Biofuels Market Update exploring the conflict’s implications for
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Domestic Biofuel Feedstock Opportunities
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The USDA outlines shifting dynamics in the biofuel sector, highlighting the surge in fats, oils, and greases for renewable diesel production over traditional Midwestern biodiesel. A major newsworthy conflict centers on international carbon accounting: CORSIA’s risk
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Global Fuel Crunch Raises the Stakes for US Renewable Diesel Exports
(ResourceWise) Surging feedstock prices have pulled US renewable diesel producer margins down from recent highs. Even so, plants remain far more profitable than they were before March. According to a Prima CarbonZero analyst report, Gulf Coast producers utilizing domestic used cooking oil
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Herald Interview: ReFeed Builds Jet Fuel Supply Chain from 'Liquid Gold' Waste Oil
(Korea Herald) Biofuel firm's Vietnam foothold sets stage for sustainable aviation fuel opportunity -- The future of aviation fuel may turn less on how it is produced than on how its raw materials are collected, according to ReFeed CEO Lee Chung-ho. The company
May 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Fastmarkets Launches European Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) FOB Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp -- Outright and Premium Prices: Pricing Notice
(Fastmarkets) Fastmarkets is expanding its renewable fuels coverage with the launch of new European HVO price assessments for four different product categories: HVO (Crop), HVO (UCO), HVO (Tallow) and HVO (POME), effective Thursday April 30, 2026. The European Union latest iteration of
May 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Carey Introduces Bill to Reinstate Biodiesel Tax Credit through 2029
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) Rep. Mike Carey, R-Iowa, on April 27 introduced the Strengthening Economic and Energy Development Act, a bill that aims to reinstate the $1 per gallon 40A biodiesel tax credit through 2029. Taxpayers would be able to
April 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Restaurant Technologies Recycled More than 390 million Lbs of UCO in 2025
(Restaurant Technologies) Industry leading kitchen automation company helped convert almost 400 million pounds of UCO to renewable diesel or biodiesel in 2025 Restaurant Technologies, Inc. (RTI) delivered almost 720 million pounds of fresh cooking oil and exceeded its own record by recycling
April 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Sasol Achieves First-in-Africa Crude-Oil Refinery Product Sustainability Certification
(Sasol) Sasol has reached a major milestone in South Africa’s energy and industrial transition, with Natref becoming the first refinery in Africa to achieve product sustainability certification for key fuels production pathways, alongside certified sustainable chemicals production at Secunda Operations. The
April 29, 2026 Read Full Article
US Imports More Used Cooking Oil from China for Biofuels
by Michael Hirtzer and Nathan Risser (Bloomberg/Transport Topics) Higher Renewable Volume Obligations, Increasing Energy Prices Caused by Iran War Drive Interest -- American imports of used cooking oil from China are set to accelerate as increased U.S. biofuel-blending requirements kick in and the Iran
April 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Save Your Used Cooking Oil: Cardinal Advincula Backs Biodiesel Push
(Politiko) Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula has called on Filipinos to save used cooking oil as part of efforts to address energy supply and environmental problems Advincula explained in a circular that “this waste can be transformed into biodiesel, a renewable and
April 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Earth Month A-Z: Today--Words Starting with "Y"
yield yeast yard waste yellow grease Each day we will feature words that have special meaning for transitioning to a truly sustainable renewable future. And, we'll highlight an image that illustrates one of those words. Join us from A to Z! Check out our website each
April 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Wilson Sons, Ferroport, and Vast Form Strategic Partnership for Be8’s Pioneering Biofuel Test on a Tugboat at Porto do Açu
(Wilson, Sons) Refueling with Be8 BeVant® has the potential to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 99% compared to marine diesel -- With the goal of decarbonizing company operations, Wilson Sons initiated a pioneering biofuel test on tugboats this Friday (April
April 24, 2026 Read Full Article
US Biofuels and Alternative Fuels: Charting the Course for Global Marine Decarbonization
by John May (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Executive Summary: The global maritime industry stands at an inflection point. Responsible for approximately 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions — equivalent to the total annual output of Japan — international shipping faces unprecedented regulatory,
April 17, 2026 Read Full Article
XCF Global Provides Update on New Rise Reno Plant Conversion
(XCF Global) • Conversion project remains on schedule, with plant upgrades progressing in line with current development plans. Targeted equipment and catalyst updates underway to support anticipated SAF production and operational stability. Key catalyst deliveries expected in late May and early June 2026, supporting
April 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Prabowo Plans Processing Centers for Bio-Based Aviation Fuel
(Antara) President Prabowo Subianto announced that the government will establish processing centers to convert palm oil and used cooking oil into aviation fuel, as part of efforts to develop alternative energy sources. Speaking at the inauguration of an electric commercial vehicle assembly
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
Eslinger Biofuels and STX Group Announce Landmark Clean Fuel Partnership
(Eslinger Biofuels) Institutional Partnership Establishes Long-Term Credit Monetization Platform. $48M+ Agreement • 5-Year Term - 5MM GPY - Expansion Targeted for 2028 -- California has lost more than 300,000 barrels per day of refining capacity since 2020. Into that gap steps Eslinger Biofuels.
April 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Diesel Vs Biodiesel Fuel for Your Truck: The Pros and Cons Explained
by Charles Krome (Jalopnik) ... Drilling down to some specifics, the wholesale average cost of a gallon of B20 fuel – one of the most popular blends in the United States, representing a mix of petroleum diesel and up to 20%
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
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